Traditional French farmhouse in deep and unspoilt France

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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 it's beautiful stone church and its tabac/restaurant/hotel is only 40 minutes walk away. A jewel not to be missed is the hamlet of Bezbeden situated on a knife-like ridge. The area around the house and the pool is perfect for relaxing/sunbathing, alfresco meals or star-gazing.

La Garrigue has central heating, an unlimited supply of hot water, fans in all the rooms for your comfort, stair gates 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 outdoor games e.g. boules, badminton. 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 nearby lakes with beaches and plenty of outdoor activities and BBQ areas. Tennis can be played nearby. Other activities: horse riding and skiing in the winter approx. 1 hour away at Le Lioran, an excellent family resort. On the Aubrac plateau there are over 100 miles of cross-country tracks. In addition, La Garrigue forms an excellent base for excursions and day trips. The property is surrounded by farmland and is very quiet and peaceful. The closest neighbours are 500 yards away.

The 10 x 5m pool is heated by the sun to 30C. There is a large decked area for sunbathing and ample choice of wooden, outdoor furniture. Should you need to escape 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 suitable as a 'party' place for the younger generation.

The beautiful beaches of the Mediterranean are an easy 2/3 hour's drive away. Guests have made the drive on several occasions and can recommend it as the drive itself takes you through some beautiful areas and over the tallest bridge in the world at Millau forming the gateway to the south of France.

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 Laguiole 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. For those interested in cross-country skiing, this can be done on the Aubrac plateau where over 100 km or tracks can be found. Here, you can also experience walking with snowshoes.

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, tailor made crash-courses can be arranged for adults and children alike. 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 from or just get a feel for the area during the colder season. Remember, each season has its charm. Although it can get quite chilly 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. ... read more »hide »

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Prices are for the property per week in UK Pounds.
Discounts available for lets of more than 4 weeks. 10% discount for bookings before January.
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.

The changeover days are Saturdays with arrivals after 5pm unless otherwise agreed and departures 10am. You are kindly requested to leave the house in the same state as it was found. Failing to do so could result in you losing your refundable deposit.

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