Villa FR5418

Combining luxury with the rustic character, this 16th century farmhouse has three separate annexes, giving eight bedrooms able to sleep 18 guests.
Many traditional features have been maintained in the renovations, with the sliding door in the master bedroom, and the kitchen with its elm window seat.
Children will love the custom made room with the bunk beds, slide and tunnel.
There are many unique and magical features throughout the home for you to explore.
Toddlers will enjoy the large shallow end in the heated swimming pool, whilst adults can relax on the terrace, or snooze on the hammock.
The firepit is an idyllic spot to spend and evening under the stars.
On arrival you will find a welcome hamper, containing wine and goodies, whilst the owners can arrange for fresh bread and pastries each morning.
There are many idyllic medieval villages to be explored from here, with its many countryside walks and cycling routes available.
For those wishing to experience the local cuisine, many of the local villages contain cafes and boulangeries, and don’t miss out on the Wednesday evening pizza van.

Villa Interiors
Main House
Ground Floor

• Living-dining room with satellite TV, wood-burning stove and large dining table
• Children’s playroom with toys, dressing up box and TV/Blue-ray player
• Kitchen with air-conditioning, well-equipped including induction hob, oven, fridge with ice-machine, dishwasher and Nespresso machine
• Utility room with laundry facilities and second dishwasher and fridge
• Bedroom with super king-size double bed and French windows leading to courtyard
• Bedroom with twin beds
• Shower room with walk-in shower and separate WC (shared between two above bedrooms)

First Floor

• Master bedroom with air-conditioning and super king-size double bed. En suite with rolltop bath, walk-in rain shower and WC
• Children’s bedroom with air-conditioning and two sets of bunk-beds (four beds) which have been custom designed including a slide and tunnel. Small WC

La Pigeonnière Annexe 1 (end of main house, via external stairs)

• Sofa area with wood-burning fire and roll-top bath
• Bedroom on mezzanine level (via wooden open-tread stairs) with super king-size double bed
• Shower room with walk-in rain shower and separate WC

Bread Oven Annexe 2 (separate building facing main house)

• Bedroom with super king-size bed
• En suite shower room with walk-in rain shower and WC

Grain Store Annexe 3 (separate building adjacent to the main house)

• Sofa area
• Children’s bedroom with bunkbeds
• Small bedroom (low ceilings) on mezzanine level (via steep steps) with super king-size double bed
• En suite family bathroom with roll top bath, walk-in rain shower and WC

Outside Grounds

• Heated salt-water swimming pool (14mx5m which includes a 3mx5m paddling area which is 30cm deep) with automatic rigid safety cover. Open April to end of October, approximately. Heated at set temperature of 26°C
• Al-fresco dining and lounging areas
• BBQ and fire-pit
• Converted barn (400m2) with air-conditioning, used as a fitness room including a dance studio, yoga studio and games room
• Garden
• Play area with climbing frame, slide, swing and climbing wall
• Table tennis
• Skittles, rounders set, badminton
• Football and goal

Facilities

• Air-conditioning (some rooms only, see above)
• Underfloor heating/cooling system
• Fans available
• Wi-Fi
• TVs (inc Satellite TV)
• Blu-ray player (and kids films)
• Board games
• Toys and fancy dress for kids
• Outdoor skittles
• Fitness area (punch bag, boxing gloves, pads, weights, kettlebells, yoga mats, dance studio and skipping rope)
• Washing machine and dryer

La Félicité has a glorious setting on the edge of a little hamlet in the Tarn et Garonne department in the old region of the Midi-Pyrénées. Enjoy magical views of the surrounding countryside as far as the foothills of the Pyrénées from the gardens and swimming pool.
There’s a small village 2km away with a little playground for the kids and often a pizza van visits the main square on a Wednesday evening in the summer. Another small historic village is within a five minute drive where there’s a boulangerie for your morning bread and pastries as well as a bar and pharmacy. The village sometimes hosts a market on a Friday morning so be sure to check the dates when you arrive.
Further amenities including restaurants and a supermarket can be found in the really pretty historic town of Caylus (12km) which has a market on a Tuesday and Saturday morning where you can pick up some wonderful local produce. Najac (20km), one of France’s ‘Plus Beaux Villages’ is another incredibly picturesque place to visit with its medieval architecture and village château. Stop for a coffee in one of the pretty cafes looking over the beautiful surrounding countryside.
Indeed, this region is filled with enchanting medieval villages and historic towns to discover. Saint-Antonin Noble Val (24km) is rich in history and has a great and very popular Sunday morning market. This is a good place to hire canoes or kayaks for exploring the stunning Aveyron gorges and those who love extreme sport can find some good caving and climbing places around here as well as mountain biking and tree-top trails.
Cordes-sur-Ciel (40km) is another amazing 12th century hilltop town with outstanding views whilst further south the city of Albi (64km) is just over an hour away. With a UNESCO World Heritage status, the historic city of Albi is filled with medieval buildings, an impressive cathedral, wonderful viewpoints and lovely cobbled lanes filled with charming shops. Montauban (60km) and Toulouse (115km) are also great days out.
With nature all around you, there are some amazing walks for all abilities. Take a picnic out with the family and wander along the countryside paths or spend time relaxing by one of the region’s lakes or river beaches. For more experienced hikers, follow part of the famous Chemin de St Jacques which passes to the north or enjoy many other walks across the region. Cycling is also an extremely popular pursuit with the Voie Verte (between the Mediterranean and Atlantic) passing to the south near Toulouse and Montech.
You can also find horse-riding opportunities in the region and plenty of places to hire canoes and kayaks, not only by the Aveyron gorges near St Antonin but also in Cazals, Penne, Féneyrols, Najac and Bruniquel, all within a forty-minute drive or less. Fishing is also a popular pastime across the Tarn et Garonne.
Finally, the Les Jardins de Quercy need to be mentioned. Just 20 minutes away, spend some time exploring these enchanting gardens.