Les Rossignols - Cottage Holiday Rental in Varen, Tarn-et-Garonne, France

Where is it

• Location:  South West France  >  Midi Pyrenees  >  Tarn-et-Garonne
• Closest town/village:  Varen (Tarn-et-Garonne) ( 1.1 miles *Direct distance, road distance may vary. Please refer to detailed area map for local roads. )
• Closest airport: Rodez Airport (35.5 miles *Direct distance, road distance may vary. Please refer to detailed area map for local roads.)
• Access: No public transport available, Car Essential Car hire
• Property highlights: Barbecue, Garden, Scenic views, Swimming pool (exclusive use)

 

Stone Country Cottage with Private Pool

Set on a gently sloping hillside in 3 acres of private grounds this charming stone built detached cottage offers the chance to get away from it all in an idyllic setting. Renovated to a high standard, whilst retaining many original features and superbly equipped, this property also features a secluded private swimming pool.

Closeby are the historic towns of Saint-Antonin-Noble-Val with it's spectacular Aveyron Gorges and popular Sunday market, Najac and Cordes-sur Ciel.

There is plenty to see and do within easy reach of the cottage, including canoeing, horseriding, fishing, cycling, walking and even paragliding. Alternatively just relax by the pool with a good book or sit on the shaded terrace and observe the wide variety of birds.

Holiday Accommodation at Les Rossignols

‘Les Rossingols’ has been fitted and equipped to a very high standard, as it has been used as a second home rather than just a holiday retreat.

During restoration, every effort has been made to retain the essential character of the building, whilst providing modern standards of amenity and comfort. Behind the house, there is a delightful pool, secured by a discreet fence as required by French Law; poolside and elsewhere there are large shady areas. Set in three acres, there is plenty of space for recreation and for parking. Access is by a gravelled, gently-sloping driveway, from a quiet country road.

From the elevated position of the cottage, the views over the surrounding countryside provide an ever-changing vista of light and shade, and the terrace offers an ideal spot for observing the wide variety of birds and other wild-life in the neighbourhood.

The house is in three storeys, with large terraced areas and plenty of shade. The pool is at the rear of the property and there is plenty of room for parking, with some shade. Being on a gently sloping hillside, the views are spectacular but there is always a very pleasant movement of air; a most important feature when it is very hot!

The Ground Floor

• A spacious fitted pine kitchen with fridge/freezer, dishwasher, gas hob and electric oven / grill. A barbecue is available for cooking on the terrace. French windows open onto the covered terrace with a large patio table and chairs. The 'barn' area contains:
• A W.C
• A shower cubicle and changing area
• A utility room with washing-machine, dryer, iron and ironing-board.

The Upper Floors 

The first floor has:

• A lounge area with a screen with DVD/CD player and ipod docking station. There is also a selection of indoor games, and a variety of books about the local area and of general interest. Adjacent to the lounge is:
• A double bedroom with a vanity unit.

The 'barn' area on this floor comprises:

• A fully-fitted bathroom, with a shower attachment on the bath.
• A double bedroom overlooking the pool.

On the second floor there is:

• A large bedroom and a smaller room, each with two single beds. Also available are a camp-bed and a cot. All bedrooms are fitted with ceiling fans, for comfort in hot weather.

Outside

Behind the house, in a sheltered position, is the swimming pool (8 x 4 metres), purified by the Seltronic system that uses salt rather than chlorine. Consequently, the water is not only very pleasant to swim in, but holds no hazards for those with sensitive skins. There is a generous provision of outdoor furniture, and ample shade is available. There is even a boules (or pétanque) court where you can have a go at this most French of sports, as well as a large grassed area for ball-games.

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About Varen in Tarn-et-Garonne, Midi Pyrenees

Arnac is a tiny village, in the department of Tarn-et-Garonne, in the region of Quercy, in South-West France. Quercy is noted for its beautiful scenery, its tranquillity, its fine wines and gourmet cooking and a tradition steeped in history.

Arnac is only a short distance from the fascinating medieval towns of St-Antonin-Noble-Val, Caylus and Cordes-sur-Ciel. A little further afield are the larger but equally interesting towns of Albi, Cahors, Montauban and Villefranche-de-Rouergue, while the major city of Toulouse is within 90 minutes driving.

Les Rossignols is situated on a gently sloping hillside on the outskirts of the village of Arnac. 2km away you will find Lexos, which has a restaurant/bar and an epicerie. Here it is possible to catch a train to Toulouse. 3km further along the valley is Varen, which has a boulangerie, bar, mini-supermarket, lovely restaurant on the river bank and a Saturday morning market. At Milhars, which is approximately 5km to the south, there is a restaurant/pizzeria, which is very popular with the locals, always a good sign! There are a number of small villages with various amenities in the surrounding area.

St-Antonin-Noble-Val, 12km away, has a good selection of shops, bars and restaurants and a cinema. It has a very popular Sunday market with a terrific ambience. The town is on the river Aveyron and there are various canoe hire locations, this is a very popular activity in this area of the Aveyron Gorges.

See Local guide and map for information on nearby towns and facilities.

How To Get To Varen in Tarn-et-Garonne, South West France

There are two routes by road that we would recommend, these being from Caen (having taken the ferry from Portsmouth) or from Calais, having taken the Eurotunnel or the ferry crossing.

Caen - Arnac, via Tours, Limoges and Caussade, primarily using the A28 and the A20. This route takes approximately 8 hours and is about 460 miles.

Calais - Arnac, via Paris, Orleans, Vierzon and Caussade, primarily using the A16, A10, A71 & A20. This route takes approximately 9 hours and is about 580 miles.

By air, the nearest airports are Toulouse (1 hour 30min away), Rodez (1 hour 20min away), or Carcassonne (2 hours 15min away). There are some good deals to be had on Ryanair flights from Standsted to Rodez and there are a number of airlines that fly from the UK to Toulouse. Car hire is available at all airports.

See Local guide and map for information on nearby towns and airports.

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Facilities at Les Rossignols

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Availability at Les Rossignols

Changeover day: Saturday

Availability last updated on: - Thursday, April 12, 2012

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