Accommodation
The house ‘Les Pradies’ was built in 1807 and was originally a small holding.  There is a large (10m x 6m) swimming pool in the garden with a large decked area next to it and the bakery with it’s open oven still stands in the acre grounds. Pool heating is planned for the end of summer 2010. The barn is currently our storage and a garage but will be renovated to add extra accommodation in due course.
Owned by local villagers until 2001 and completely renovated by us in 2006/7, the house offers all the modern amenities with the traditional charm of an old farmhouse.
There is around an acre of land belonging to and adjoining the house which is safe and private. The property sleeps 7 plus 2 on a sofa bed.
Ground Floor
Kitchen
	Newly fitted, well equipped, beautiful kitchen with thick oak worktops.  Belfast sink, Dishwasher, Oven/Hob, Fridge/Freezer and crockery.  Plenty of work surface space.  A beautiful oak window with shutters and containing a window seat looks out to the garden and swimming pool.  The kitchen is open plan to the living / dining room.
Living/Dining Room.
A large room which is entered through an archway from the hall.  The room is some 35sq m.  The living area is to the front of this room, with the main seating area around the large wood burner in a huge inglenook fireplace.  The French doors open out onto a terrace and seating area. The dining area is in front of the kitchen and has a large 12 seater dining table and plenty of chairs.  As with the rest of the house this room is decorated and furnished with traditional and new furniture.  For your comfort we have also provided a selection of games, books and also a stereo (please bring your own cds).  We have also installed UK Sky TV, have internet access (bring your own laptop) and provided a DVD player, along with a selection of films. There is also a double sofa bed which sleeps two if required The room has stone walls and wooden floors and a spiral staircase to the master bedroom suite upstairs.
Bathroom
A modern light and airy bathroom with toilet, sink and bath with shower over. An oak window looks out towards the meadow.
Twin Bedroom
	This is a twin bedroom adjacent to the front door. It has two metal framed single beds, a small chest of drawers and wardrobe.  A shuttered window looks out up the lane to the front of the house.
Double Bedroom
This is a double room with an additional single day bed, both of which are metal. It also has a wardrobe and bedside table with drawers. Twin oak windows look out over the valley towards the pretty village of L’Herm.
First Floor
Master Bedroom Suite
	A huge room of around 35 sq m. There are two roof light windows over the courtyard area and with a fantastic view of the stars at night. Beautifully decorated with wooden flooring and exposed stonework to the chimney breast and adjacent wall. It has a 4 m high vaulted ceiling. It contains a king size wooden bed, a chest of drawers and a built in wardrobe. There is an ensuite shower room with a large shower, toilet and sink and a window overlooking the swimming pool.

Cellar and toilet

This is used for storage and has laundry facilities (a washing machine and indoor drying line) but more importantly, houses a full size table football. There is also a toilet for use while by the pool. Opens out onto the garden and pool area.

Extras

A selection of linen is provided free of charge. Towels are included but please do not take them out of the house and make sure you bring your own pool towels.

Outside

The house and barn (our next project) is located in beautiful un-spoilt countryside. The large courtyard area on the same level as the house is planted with shrubs and flower in borders. The area is shingled, so is great for outdoor eating, as well as the obligatory game of petanque.  The terrace directly adjoining the house is perfect for sitting in the evening, enjoying the quiet countryside.

There is a large swimming pool in the meadow with a decking area next to it. There are a number of sun loungers and pool toys provided. From late summer 2010, the swimming pool will be heated.

There is a newly planted orchard in the corner of the lower garden which is an ideal place to find some solitude with a book . The rest of the garden is left to meadow to encourage the wildlife. Feel free to help yourself to walnuts, peaches, figs and grapes from the garden if they are ripe when you are there.

The gardens total nearly an acre of private space. There is parking for multiple cars beside the house and between the cellar and the pigsty.