Property Overview: Set in outstanding scenery overlooking the Viaur Gorge this beautifully restored former farmhouse offers traditional architecture whilst providing all the modern comforts of home. The property is one of two gites located on a farm complex which is in a small hamlet. The hamlet is located on the border of the Aveyron and Tarn departments offering easy access to all that these fabulously unspoilt departments have to offer.
Full Description: The house is entered via a private patio area which has a table and seating for 6. A BBQ is provided and a sun canopy with outside lighting ensuring the perfect ambience for al fresco dining.
A staircase leads to a balcony perfect for a quiet read. Through the front door you enter the large kitchen diner.
The kitchen is fitted to a very high standard with a large fridge/ freezer, dishwasher, microwave, gas oven with extractor. It is fully stocked to enable full cooking facilities including over work-top lighting. Open stonework and beams combine with the oak dining table and chairs to provide a wonderful setting.
Through the kitchen is a shower room and downstairs bedroom. On the second floor is a large sitting-room with Satellite TV, DVD + video, leading through to a second bedroom. Off a small landing a third story provides a romantic master bedroom and large bathroom up in the eves.
In the grounds you will find the newly built 12mx6m swimming pool. It has a large 1m deep area entered by semi circular steps providing a large safe area for less confident swimmers. This slopes away to a final depth of 2m allowing for those who like to dive. Lots of room to play but great for serious swimmers too. There is ample pool furniture available so you can enjoy relaxing and taking in the breath-taking views across the Viaur Gorge. Washing machine and ironing facilities are located in shared laundry for the site. There are two play areas on site, one for toddlers the other for 6+. There are picnic tables on site which provide additonal seating to admire the views. Guests are requested to bring their own DVD's and Videos.
Nearby Attractions: Situated half way between the historic departmental cities of Rodez and Albi means easy access to both of these fabulous cities which provide wonderful architecture, rambling backstreets and dozens of pavement cafes and restaurants to suit all pockets. In the immediate area are a number of bastide towns, Sauveterre, Monesties, and of course the well know Cordes-sur-Ciel. Walking -The countryside around the property offers superb walking environments with a whole wealth of flora and fauna. Waymarked paths are accessible from the property. Cycling - not for the novice, but the quiet country roads offer serious cyclists an ideal area to explore. Children - we are 20mins from the Cap de Couverte complex - an amazing convertion of a disused opencast mine, offering dryslope skiing, skateboard/bike park, luge, longest zip -line ride in europe,swimming, horseriding and waterskiing. 15mins from a large lake offering a beach, supervised swimming areas, windsurfing, sailing, fishing + canoeing. 4 mins away from Viaur river for fishing and canoes to hire. There are numerous animal parks and small zoos in easy reach, including the unique Micropolis insect park. There are local horse riding schools for trekking. And during the high season there is a market available on a daily basis at one of the nearby towns, including nocturnal farmers markets. Smoking is permitted outside the property only. We are happy to accept dogs providing they are used to small children (we have 8 year old twins living on site) and are well trained. Changeover times are Sat 10am departure, 4pm arrival. Out of high season changeover days are flexible with mid week stays also possible allowing guests to take advantage of the exceptionally low mid-week Ryan air flights in to Rodez (99p is a common price mid-week!). Out of high season we offer special walking and cycling breaks including airport pick-ups, catered meals and dropoff + collection at the end of daily activites - please contact us for further details and prices. Coquelicot can be booked with Tournesol (our other gite) to provide accommodation for larger groups and families sharing.
Contact owner: Julie Butters julesandy@wanadoo.fr tel 0033565422281
Pricing Structure: High £675/week Mid £500/week Low £350/week
|
