Holiday Farmhouse in Entraygues Sur Truyere, Aveyron, Midi Pyrenees
Farmhouse with Pool and Breathtaking Views
Traditional French Farmhouse in Deep, Unspoilt, Rural France
Sleeps up to 12 (5 Bedrooms + bed-settee)
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La Garrigue is located in the delightful, spectacular Aveyron 4.5 miles and 500m up from Entraygues Sur Truyere. The house offers breathtaking views over the Lot Valley and a scattering of picturesque hamlets with architectural wonders. It is less than 1 hour's drive from some of the most beautiful towns and villages in France. Amongst these are Conques and Estaing. A little further away you find the viaduct of Millau, the tallest bridge in the world which forms the gateway to the south of France. From here you can visit the cheese caves of Roquefort or drive up the Tarn Gorge to some of the most famous caves and underground rivers in the world. If you would rather stay around the house, Campouriez with its beautiful stone church and its tabac/restaurant/hotel is only 40 minutes walk away. A jewel not to be missed is the hamlet of Bezbedene situated on a knife-like ridge. The area around the house and the pool is perfect for relaxing/sunbathing, 'al fresco' meals or star-gazing.
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Prices Currency Conversion
| Rental periods | |
| January – March | £550 |
| March - May | £650 |
| May / June | £750 |
| July | £850 |
| August | £950 |
| September | £750 |
| October - January | £550 |
Notes on prices
Prices are for the property per week in UK Pounds.
Discounts available for lets of more than 4 weeks.
Thinking of moving to Aveyron? Long term rates available, giving you chance to intergrate into French rural living whilst house hunting and sampling "life".
Late Availability - contact Owner for details
Changeover day
The changeover days are Saturdays with arrivals after 5 pm unless otherwise agreed and departures 10 am to allow me to clean the house for the next guests. Should the house be left in a poor state and not as it was found, I will keep the deposit.
Accommodation
| Bedrooms: | Bedroom 1 with king-size bed. Bedroom 2 with double bed. Bedroom 3 + 4 with twin beds. A bed-settee + pull-out beds Bedroom 5 with high bed + low bed in L shape. Landing area with 2 pull out beds for children. The bedrooms are on two floors. |
| Bathrooms: | Main bathroom with bath/shower, WC and washbasin. 2nd bathroom with washbasin and shower + separate WC. 3rd bathroom with shower/WC on the pool level |
| Kitchen: | Main kitchen/dining area on ground floor leading to huge balcony. Open-plan kitchen/dining area on 1st floor. Summer kitchen in former wine cellar on pool level. This kitchen is equipped with melamine (plastic) plates, glasses etc. + fridge-freezer. |
| Utility Room: | A washing machine and tumble dryer can also be found in the former "wine cellar" in a separate utility room next to the shower room. There is also ample drying space indoors and outdoors. |
| Living Rooms: | Light and airy lounge with cream 3 + 2 seater settees with loose covers, 3 seater cane/wicker settees, DVD player, books, games and DVDs. Dining area on ground floor with open fire. Dining area on first floor with double bed-settee + feature log-burner. |
| Other: | Wine cellar with 'summer kitchen' on pool level to allow for those 'al fresco' meals on the large patio area and with a chance to 'hide' from the sun or a shaded area in the courtyard for games of table tennis and darts. |
| Cleaning/towels/ linen/maid service: |
Bed linen and towels including beach towels are optional extras at £10 per set per week. The property is thoroughly cleaned between lets. If the property has been left in a poor state, the guests will lose their deposits. |
Notes on accommodation
La Garrigue has central heating, an unlimited supply of hot water, fans in all the rooms for your comfort, stairgates for your children's safety, a play area with swings, a table tennis table under cover in the courtyard and a whole drive which can be used for various out door games e.g. boules, badminton etc. There is ample room for sun-bathing around the pool. The area is a walker's paradise being near the main pilgrim route. Other activities include canoeing, fishing, swimming in the river or lake equipped with pedalos, tennis down the road, horse riding and skiing in the winter approx. 1 hour away at Le Lioran an excellent family resort. On the Aubrac plateau you will find more than 100 miles of cross-country tracks. In addition, La Garrigue forms an excellent base for excursions and day trips. The Med with its fabulous beaches is only a couple of hours away. The property is surrounded by farm land and is very quiet and peaceful. The closest neighbours are 500 yards away.
- hob/stove,
- oven,
- fridge/freezer,
- fridge,
- microwave,
- washing machine,
- tumble dryer,
- iron/ironing board,
- tv,
- internet access,
- central heating,
- room fans,
- cot,
- high chair,
- barbecue,
- private pool (for sole use of guests)
Outside
10m x 5m private pool heated by the sun to 30 degrees C with decking and terrace big enough for at least 20 people (tried and tested) with ample choice of outdoor furniture. Should you need to excape from the sun, you can "hide" in the former wine cellar. The area behind the pool has more than 300 lavender bushes to help soothe you. The former wine cellar with the 'summer kitchen' opens on to a patio area with picnic table and barbecue. The private road can be used for various ball games and there is a table tennis table and dart board under cover in the courtyard. There is also a play area for children with swings, a football goal and pole with tennis ball to keep the younger generation amused. La Garrigue also forms an excellent base for various shorter or longer excursions or walks. If you are a painter, photographer, writer, reader, walker, star gazer or a chiller outer, you have come to the right place. The property is not a "party" place for the younger generation.
Coast/Beach
The beautiful beaches of the Mediterranean are an easy couple of hour's drive away.
Skiing
A good family ski-resort Le Lioran is approximately 1 hour away. This can be found on the net. People come from as far away as Montpellier to ski here rather than travelling to the Pyrenees. Some of my guests this summer drove to the resort, took a chair-lift to the top and walked along the ridge. They told me it was an unforgettable experience and would recommend it to anyone. Otherwise, there is a ski-resort just above Lagioue a little bit closer but not quite so high which means less snow. The famous Laguiole knives come from here, and the town is well worth a visit. It is approx. 40 minutes away.
Special interest holidays
La Garrigue is ideal for painters, photographers, writers, star-gazers, walkers or for those who just want to 'chill out' and to do nothing but take in the spectacular scenery. For those who want to learn French, crash-courses can be arranged. Details on application.
La Garrigue is also available for long-term lets for those interested in relocating to this wonderful area and need a base to house hunt or just get a feel for the area during the colder season. Remember, each season has its charm. Although it can get pretty cold during the winter, it is not your damp, penetrating cold like the one you have in England. I have my own living quarters in the barn and can be available for French language tuition to make your integration easier. The area is totally unspoilt and the properties are still extremely cheap here. Long-term lets would be between September and April, and the rent is negotiable.
Travel
The nearest airport to La Garrigue is Marcillac just outside Rodes approx 1 hour's easy and pleasant drive away. Use of car is essential. There is a good choice of hire cars at the airport and these can be booked through Ryanair in addition to your flights
Distances
The nearest hamlet, Campouriez, is 40 minutes walk away and the nearest town Entraygues Sur Truyere ("entraygues" meaning "between two waters" in Patois) is 4.5 miles down the road where the rivers Lot and Truyere meet. Places of interest include the tiny hamlet of Bezbeden, 10 minutes drive away, Conques (on UNESCO'S heritage list), 40 minutes drive away and Laguiole, famous for its knives, on the Aubrac plateau 30 minutes in addition to one of France's most beautiful villages Estaing.
Further details
The nearest restaurant is "Le Coustoubi" in Campouriez. Here you can sample some of the local dishes cooked to perfection and wine from the local vinyards. Entraygues offers a variety of shops including a knife shop selling the world famous 'Laguiole' knives. Your nearest bank and post office can be found here and the tourist office gives you all the information you need for a perfect holiday. There is a market in the town every Friday morning. The nearest big supermarket is 30 minutes away in Espalion a town well worth a visit with its Gothic bridge, diving museum and stunning sandstone church. If you fancy a change from the private pool, there is a larger one at a camp site just down the road where you will also find a tennis court or you can drive to one of the 3 dams which has been made into a leisure area with beach and pedalos.
Booking notes
If you would like to book a holiday at La Garrigue, I will send you my booking conditions and booking form in addition to a magazine and map so you can plan your holiday in more detail in advance. To secure your reservation, enclose a cheque made out to RW Dawson for the non-refundable 25% of the total rent with the balance to be paid 8 weeks prior to the holiday in addition to a refundable deposit of £100 per week against accidental damage. The deposit will be refunded after 3 months.
Guest comments
"Our third time here - It just gets better and better and there are no mosquitos!. Thanks for everything. See you next year" - Mr & Mrs Winsnes with friends, Norway
"A wonderful, well-kept secret in a beautiful part of France" - The Lloyds and the Simpsons, Darlington
"We all had a fabulous time here and won't forget this summer" - Mr & Mrs Fell and family, Kidderminster
For booking and further information
Randi Dawson
Tel: (UK) + 44 (0)1299 405 461
Mob: (UK) + 44 (0)7967 380 222
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