Farmhouse holidays near Le Puy en Velay, Haute-Loire, Auvergne
Detached Farmhouse with Heated Pool
Unspoilt Area of France
Sleeps 8 (4 Bedrooms)
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Beautiful ancient cathedral town Le Puy en Velay has many attractions and boutique shopping. L'ecureuil is in a rural hamlet ideal for walking and biking. Canoeing, rafting, windsurfing, fishing and tennis are all close by. Lac du Bouchet with its fine restaurant is within walking distance for the walking enthusiast. Two larger lakes are a short drive away. The farmhouse is equipped with all modern appliances, dvd, English/French TV, internet connection, bbq and is set in about an acre of interesting and secluded gardens. Front terrace ideal for sunny breakfasts, larger rear terrace overlooking pool with stunning uninterrupted views. Many different areas to sit in sun or shade or just chill out poolside.
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Prices Currency Conversion
| Rental periods | |
| February to November | 2000 euros |
| December + January | 2200 euros |
Notes on prices
Prices are for the property per week in euros.
Changeover day
Saturday.
Accommodation
| Bedrooms: | 4 bedrooms all with double beds. 1 travel cot available. |
| Bathrooms: | 1 upstairs bathroom with overbath shower. 1 large downstairs shower room. |
| Kitchen: | Hob + double oven, fridge, freezer, dishwasher, microwave, washing machine. Large dining table. |
| Living Rooms: | Small sitting room, TV/DVD. Large living room, TV/DVD. |
| Other: | 2 terraces with tables & chairs, 1 large BBQ. |
| Cleaning/towels/ linen/maid service: |
Linen, towels and pool towels included. Cleaning can be hired by arrangement. |
Notes on accommodation
The accommodation comprises of large living room with TV and DVD, kitchen with family sized dining table and all usual appliances. Sitting room with tv and dvd. Office area with screen and internet connection. Downstairs shower room and toilet. Upstairs has 4 double bedrooms and bath/showeroom and toilet. It is set in about an acre of interesting and secluded gardens. Front terrace ideal for sunny breakfasts, larger rear terrace overlooking pool with stunning uninterrupted views. Many different areas to sit in sun or shade or just chill out poolside.
- hob/stove,
- oven,
- fridge/freezer,
- fridge,
- microwave,
- dishwasher,
- washing machine,
- iron/ironing board,
- satellite tv,
- tv,
- internet access,
- central heating,
- cot,
- barbecue,
- private pool (for sole use of guests),
- pool heating
Outside
Outside equipment:- large gas BBQ, gas heater, 2 dining tables, ample chairs, sun loungers, table tennis, garden jenga, net for volley ball, tennis raquets & balls. Heated private pool, cover & noodles. Sun umbrellas.
Travel
Lyon airport is two hours easy drive away. Rodez airport is two and a half hours and a very beautiful drive. Nearest train station, Le Puy en Velay. A car is necessary. Bike hire and taxi from nearby village.
Further details
This area was made famous by Robert Lewis Stevenson in his book 'Travels with a donkey', in fact his first stop was intended to be Lac du Bouchet which is very close by. It can be walked to via ancient tracks in about an hour. There you will find a path that takes you on a curcuit of the lake in 30 mins. There is an area for swimming. Pedalos are for hire in peak months and fishing is also possible. There is a small family run hotel at the lakeside and it has an excellent restaurant as well as providing good quality snacks on the outer deck. Bouchet St. Nicholas was where Stevenson eventually spent his first night and this too is walkable and has two good traditional restaurants. Both these places and many more can also be reached by bike and off roaders on the tracks and by car on normal roads. 8kms down the mountain is Pont d’Alleyras, here you can canoe and white water raft as well as have some good fishing. There is a gourmonds restaurant also. The barrage du Nausac is a very large reservoir which is especially good for wind-surfing and canoeing both of which can be hired, and is a 30 minute drive. Lac d’Issarles is 45 minutes away and has a good sandy area for sitting and is a great place to spend a day with things to do on the water, good places to walk and many restaurants. It is also just a short drive from here to the source of the river Loire. Le Puy en Velay is a very ancient town with cobbled streets, fountains, markets and gardens. The cathedral is well worth a visit and is on the famous pilgrim route Saint-Jacques de Compostelle.
Booking notes
A deposit of 500 euros per week is payable at time of booking
The full balance to be paid 8 weeks prior to arrival date together with security deposit of 400 euros which will cover breakage, damage and loss etc. The security deposit will be returned within 14 days of departure. Refunds following cancellation for whatever reason will only be made if the property is relet for that time period. Payment of deposit confirms your agreement with these terms.
For booking and further information
Mary Whittle
Tel: (France) + 33 (0)471 573357
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