Traditional Stone Farmhouse
Set Among Rolling Hills and Woodland Valleys, Perfect Walking and Cycling Country
Sleeps 6/7 (3 Bedrooms)
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Situated on a quiet lane that serves just two farms before turning into a grass track. The farmhouse Chez Caro was built with traditional massive stone walls that keep it cool throughout the hot summers. The local stone is called schist and is an attractive pink and grey. The farm house has been renovated sympathetically to accommodate four adults and two children. We offer shared use of the swimming pool, also available in the garden is a barbecue, a large garden table with parasol and chairs for al fresco summer dining, a frame with two children's swings, a hammock and sun loungers for a relaxing holiday.
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| Rental Period | Per Night | Per Week | Per Month | Min. Stay (Nights) |
| 3 September 2011 - 30 December 2011 | £400 | 7 | ||
| 1 January 2012 - 4 May 2012 | £400 | 7 | ||
| 4 May 2012 - 29 June 2012 | £500 | 7 | ||
| 29 June 2012 - 7 September 2012 | £650 | 7 | ||
| 7 September 2012 - 31 December 2012 | £400 | 7 | ||
| 1 January 2013 - 26 April 2013 | £400 | 7 |
Notes on prices
Prices are for the property per week in UK pounds. The price is as shown on this website. The prices found on other links may be out of date.
Changeover day
Normally Friday to connect with Ryanair flights from Dublin and London Stansted to Rodez, a 45 minute drive from Chez Caro. Please contact us as we may be able to be flexible.
Accommodation
| Bedrooms: | Bedroom 1 with 135cm double bed and 100cm single bed. Bedroom 2 with two 80cm divan beds zip together to make one 160cm double. Bedroom 3 with 90cm bunk beds. |
| Bathrooms: | Bathroom has been recently refiited with a large shower unit, WC and wash hand basin. |
| Kitchen: | The kitchen is in the French style combining a scullery and breakfast room with a large traditional cherry wood farmhouse table. It has a cooker, fridge, microwave and all the necessities for catering during your holiday in the Cantal |
| Utility Room: | There is a washing machine in the cellar, accessible both from the house and also from the lower part of the garden. |
| Living Rooms: | The sitting room has a large cantou (inglenook) fireplace with a wood burning stove, and a supply of logs for chilly evenings. There is free wifi access, a DVD and a video player with a plentiful supply of videos, books and games in the cupboard. |
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Sheets, duvet covers, pillowcases, towels and kitchen towels are included in the rental price; beds will be made up for your arrival with pure cotton or linen sheets. A change of linen is available in the bedroom cupboards. |
| Amenities/Facilities: | hob/stove oven fridge/freezer fridge microwave washing machine iron/ironing board internet access cot high chair barbecue shared pool |
| Suitability: | pets accepted |
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Accessibility
Access is all on one level but has not been specially adapted.
Outside
The shared pool is 11x4m and 2m deep at the deep end with shallow steps to a depth of 1m at the shallow end. It has a salt chlorine generator which is automatically controlled. It is heated by solar panels which means we have swimming from April to October as long as the sun shines. The pool has a security cover. The garden has a barbecue, a large garden table with parasol and chairs for alfresco summer dining, swings for children, a hammock seat and sun loungers for a relaxing holiday.
Golf
There is an attractive golf course Golf de Vezac 6km sw of Aurillac, about 35minutes drive from Chez Caro.
Travel
The nearest airport is Rodez 50km which has Ryanair flights from Stansted and Dublin, car hire facilities are available here. Our nearest railway station is Maurs 9km and we are an hour from the A20 Autoroute junction 56.
Distances
Mourjou with restaurant, butchers and the Chestnut Museum 4km.
Calvinet with restaurant, doctors, pharmacy, vet, post office, bakers, supermarket 8km.
Maurs a market town with all facilities including banks and cash points 9km.
Figeac a major Rail junction, medieval market town, museum 30km.
Further details
Chez Caro is approximately two and a half hours drive to:- Limoges with its famous porcelain museum, Oradour-sur-Glane, The Millau viaduct, and Cahors, a fascinating historic town and centre for cahors wine. We are within one and a half hours drive of Rocamadour, an ancient centre of pilgrimage now the second most visited site in France, Gouffre de Padirac with its subterranean waterways, and the volcanic mountains and ski resorts such as Super Lioran. Closer still are Conques,Bel Castel, Salers,and Gourdon all beautiful little medieval towns to enjoy.
Booking notes
A non-refundable deposit of 25% is required to confirm your booking. The balance should be paid eight weeks before your holiday begins.The total fee includes the local tax de sejour which we are required to pay for every visitor staying in the gite. A security deposit of £150 will be required on arrival, returnable within fourteen days, less any costs for loss, breakage, damage etc.
Guest comments
What a lovely part of the world and charming house. Thanks for a great holiday. Jane and Mike Leicester June 2009
We had a fantastic time and you and Dennis made us feel very welcome.
We thought J might miss his play station but he had so much fun
lighting and keeping the wood fire going I am thinking of installing one at home. Steve and Val Manchester May2010
We had a fantastic time, the children loved the pool.
Gerald and Penny Yorkshire Aug 2010
Owner profile
Caro
About the owner
When we decided to retire to a farm house in France we just fell in love with the scenery, we didn't even consider whether we would get on with our neighbours. How lucky we were that they are so kind and welcoming, putting up with our bad french and assisting us with our restoration project. We have settled into the local community, I facepaint at the chestnut fair and Den is well known as a bibliophile and Citroen addict. We now live in the restored barn opposite Chez Caro and so we are on hand if you have any questions or need help.
Year purchased: 2005
Why the owner chose a home in this location
We love the rugged countryside of the Auvergne the rolling hills, mountains and forests make a very exciting landscape. Den is a keen cyclist and I like discovering the abundant wild flowers and wild life, we both like being within easy reach of a ski resort in the winter months. Despite being only 45minutes from the airport at Rodez it is still a compartively undiscovered part of France and we really enjoy the tranquillity and peace.
Unique benefits of the property
Chez Caro is situated at the end of a little road which peters out into a grassy lane.There is no passing traffic except maybe some cows being herded to a new pasture. It is a very safe environment. We have magnificent views across the deep wooded valleys and yet the land around us is not steep so it is very inviting for walks directly from the house.
For booking and further information
Property Ref FR5540
Contact Name:
Caro
(FRANCE) +33 0965326314
Owners Website: Click here
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