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The Farmhouse

The farmhouse dates back to the 17th century. It has been sympathetically renovated and can sleep up to 10 people.



Upstairs

The first floor has recently been decorated in neutral colours. There are five spacious bedrooms: four doubles and one twin. There is one en-suite shower room, a family bathroom with bath and separate shower and newly installed downstairs wetroom. The three south facing double bedrooms have particularyly stunning views over the nearby village and chateau of Avezan. On a clear day the Pyrenees can even be seen. All beds have cotton bed linen and guests are provided with fresh towels.



Downstairs

The downstairs retains many original features. The entrance hall with terracotta tiled floor leads into the sitting room with beamed ceiling. The original farmhouse stone sink and fireplace with log burning stove are reminders of a bygone day. The farmhouse kitchen has recently been completely renovated and has been fully equipped to a high standard as part of the open plan dining area which can seat up to 12.  The adjacent utility room houses washing machine & useful storage. In addition there is a downstairs wet-room and loo.



Outside

The kitchen door leads onto a courtyard and kitchen garden which gets the benefit of the evening sun. The farmhouse, clad in its own vine, is south facing, overlooking the original walled garden, laid to lawn with flower borders. There is a securely covered old well and pump, reminders of the days when water did not automatically flow from a tap.



Swimming Pool Garden

To the side of the house is the swimming pool (12m x 6m), varying in depth from 1m to 2.3m and the pool surround has recently been retiled in limestone.  Wide steps give access at the shallow end. Sterilisation is by means of a saline system, salt in the water being converted into chlorine as it is needed. This means that there is very little free chlorine in the water. A swing seat is situated in a quiet corner overlooking the lawn, pool and separate BBQ patio.



Open-fronted barn or ‘hangar’

Adjacent to the pool is a large (8m x 15m) open-fronted-barn, which has been arranged as an outdoor living room with three sofas and coffee table. Clad in original farm implements, it has a dining table to seat 12. There are plenty of deck chairs and sun loungers. Beach towels are provided.



A gate leads from the pool garden to a large grassed area planted with trees. A basket ball net and table-tennis table are provided for those who are feeling energetic.



There is ample parking.