XVIIIth Century Stone Farmhouse and Barn of Character with Private Heated Pool
Peacefully Situated at the Head of a Small Hamlet with No Through Road, Glorious Country Views
Sleeps 10 + cot (4 Bedrooms)
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This charming old house with its stone walls, old beams and flagstone floors is privately situated on a south facing hill, at the head of a small hamlet in deepest France, amidst spectacular unspoilt countryside, La Mothe offers everything for the leisurely lifestyle of the Aveyron, with glorious, uninterrupted views from the house, sunny and shaded terraces and large lawns. The private sun drenched heated salt water pool with its Roman end and spacious terraced surround overlooks the valleys. There are garden games, table tennis in the barn, barbecue, satellite television and full central heating. The cool vaulted cave provides a relaxing area on hot sunny days. The area is steeped in history with many places to visit including ancient Bastides, especially Villeneuve and Villefranche de Rouergue and also Conques, Cordes, Cahors and Albi. Aveyron is the ramblers’ department renowned for its flora and fauna. Nearby are riding, tennis, vineyards and farms offering regional specialities.
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| Rental Period | Per Night | Per Week | Per Month | Min. Stay (Nights) |
| 7 January 2012 - 28 April 2012 | £450 | 7 | ||
| 28 April 2012 - 30 June 2012 | £500 | 7 | ||
| 30 June 2012 - 1 September 2012 | £1700 | 14 | ||
| 1 September 2012 - 13 October 2012 | £500 | 7 |
Notes on prices
Low Season prices are negotiable depending on the number of guests and High Season prices shown are for the property per week in UK Pounds.
Mid Season prices per week are for 2 guests £500, 4 guests £800, 6 guests £950, 8 guests £1100 and 10 guests £1300.
Changeover day
Change over day is Saturday. The house should be vacated by 0930. The keys will be available between 4.30 and 7.00 pm.
Accommodation
| Bedrooms: | All have bedside cupboards. Master bedroom with double bed, wardrobe, cupboard. Bedroom 2, ground floor, twin beds, wardrobe, chest of drawers. Bedroom 3 with double bed, wardrobe, chest of drawers. Attic 4 single beds, wardrobe, chest of drawers. |
| Bathrooms: | With radiators En-suite to Master bedroom - bath/shower over, hand basin and wc. En-suite to bedroom 2 - shower, bidet, hand basin, wc. Adjoining bathroom to bedroom 3 - shower, hand basin and wc. En-suite to Attic bedroom shower, hand basin, wc. |
| Kitchen: | Farmhouse kitchen, split level with Lower Cave, equipped for 12, wall and base units, dining table, side table, cooker with double oven, microwave combi, fridge/freezer, dishwasher, washing machine, mixer, coffee maker, CD player. |
| Living Rooms: | Salon - Sofa, comfortable chairs, antique furniture, coffee table, cupboard, wood burning stove, satellite TV, video recorder, DVD player, family games. Lower cave - Easy chairs, coffee table, salt box, cupboard, wine rack, CD playe/radio. |
| Other: | Barn upper level - table tennis table and garden games. |
| Cleaning/towels/ linen/maid service: |
All towels and linen, except beach towels, electricity and water are included. Weekly change of towels and linen provided. 2 hours' cleaning on the middle Saturday and on leaving. |
| Amenities/Facilities: | hob/stove oven fridge/freezer microwave dishwasher washing machine iron/ironing board satellite tv tv internet access central heating room fans cot high chair barbecue private pool (for sole use of guests) pool heating |
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Notes on accommodation
There is full central heating and two wood burning stoves. Fans are in all rooms. Because it is our second family home it is comfortably furnished and equipped to a high standard.
Accessibility
On the ground floor there is a twin bedded room with an en suite shower room and normal loo.
Outside
The gardens, mainly lawn, are enclosed and extend to about 2 acres making it safe for children. There are sunny and shaded terraces. For outside dining there is a teak table for 10 and a gas fired barbecue. Poolside furniture includes, sunbeds, easy chairs, tables and parasols. The private, solar heated, salt water pool measures 11.5 x 5m and is alarmed. On the surrounding terrace there is a fresh water shower. There is a small sand pit. Extensive parking.
Coast/Beach
There are sandy beaches and safe swimming at Lac de Pareloup, south east of Rodez.
Golf
Aveyron Golf du Grand Rodez, Route de Marcillac, Onet-le-Château. Tarn-et-Garonne - Golf des Roucous, Sauveterre.
Travel
Ryanair fly from Stansted to Rodez. 45 minutes. Various airlines fly to Toulouse. 90 minutes away.
Cross Channel ferries to Calais or Boulogne about 9 hours driving, Le Havre 7 hours driving.
There is a railway station at Salles Courbatiers.
A car is essential.
GeoRef 44 27' 58" N 2 06' 12" E
Distances
Salles Courbatiers, 3 kms., has a General Store, Post Office, Restaurant and Bar. Villeneuve, 8 kms., has a supermarket, other shops, banks, restaurants, Sunday morning market and large market on 1st Monday of each month. Villefranche de Rouergue, 20 minutes, is a large market town, all facilities, excellent restaurants, market day Thursday. Figeac, 30 minutes, market town, excellent restaurants, all facilities, market day Saturday.
Further details
We keep a comprehensive collection of brochures about local events, things to do and places to visit.
Booking notes
A 20% deposit is payable at the time of booking. The balance and a refundable security deposit of £400 is payable 12 weeks prior to arrival. Directions and key collection details will be sent on receipt of the final payment.
Guest comments
We have just returned from 2 fabulous weeks at La Mothe. The house was beautifully restored and had all mod cons whilst retaining so many original features. As a party of 9 (4 adults and 5 children), it was perfect and the fact that every bedroom had it's own bathroom was a huge bonus. The boys loved the attic room at the top of the house, whilst the girls enjoyed having their own space downstairs. We were blessed throughout with glorious weather and due to the position of the garden, it was great to be able to sit outside in the sun all day and evening. The children all loved the pool and spent hours in it, hugely I feel due to it's position in respect to the house which was ideal, as was the outdoor eating area where the adults spent plenty of time eating and drinking and admiring the beautiful views and wildlife, including deer in nearby fields and an abundance of various birds of prey swooping over the fields. Although we did not venture out much, we went on several walks.
For booking and further information
Property Ref FR857
Gordon and Rosemary Clark
Tel: (UK) + 44 (0)1296 747 045
Tel: (FR) + 33 (0) 565 81 78 97
Fax: (UK) + 44 (0)870 051 7579
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