Tranquil 19th century hamlet high above the Liort valley — Property 57323

Tranquil 19th century hamlet high above the Liort valley

At the end of narrow country lane and perched high above the valley of the Liort, lies the hamlet of Salettes, a small cluster of farmhouses, barns, water wells and a fine four-au-pain set in 27 hectares of field and woodland with magnificent views over the tranquil Aveyron countryside and southwest to the distant Pyrenees. The old chestnut-beamed lower farmhouse offers generous accommodation for eight with 3 bedrooms and bathrooms. There is a huge kitchen with woodstove, a cosy salon with a traditional Aveyron fireplace, a light and airy salle de sejour with superb views and outdoor west-facing patio overlooking the valley. An attractive, self-contained cottage faces onto the courtyard and old well. It offers accommodation for four in two bedrooms, a well-appointed modern kitchen, a comfortable living/dining room and a small balcony to enjoy morning sunshine.

Details for Lower Farmhouse in Midi-Pyrenees, France

Sympathetically restored, the rambling lower farmhouse offers generous and comfortable accommodation for 6 adults plus children among its oak floors and chestnut beams. The kitchen is large and well-equipped with twin ovens, 5-ring hob and microwave. It offers offers ample space for social evenings around its large farmhouse table and wood stove . The cosy salon has a traditional open Aveyron fireplace and opens onto a light and airy salle-de-sejour with a vaulted roof, tiled floor and superb views. The terrace is ideal for sunbathing and relaxing in privacy. Upstairs, there are 2 large loft bedrooms, one with double bed and en-suite shower, the other with twin beds and attached shower room. Downstairs, the bedroom has a double bed with an additional double mezzanine bed ideal for older children (a cot is available for infants) and a large bathroom. In the cellars below the house there is ample storage for wet clothes, boots and bicycles.

Location Pradinas Aveyron < Midi-Pyrenees < France

Pradinas Aveyron < Midi-Pyrenees < France

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Availability for Lower Farmhouse in Midi-Pyrenees, France

Last updated on:

Monday, 19 May 2008

Changeover day:

Saturday

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All year

Rental rates for Lower Farmhouse in Midi-Pyrenees, France

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Notes to the rental rates

• Electricity and central heating included. A basket of firewood is supplied - additional firewood may be purchased or collected freely from the woods on the property. Groceries may be pre-ordered and will be charged at cost plus ten percent - please send your order in by e-mail in good time.
  

Accommodation and Facilities for Lower Farmhouse in Midi-Pyrenees, France

Beautiful, tranquil and steeped in history,

Aveyron offers a wonderful insight into rural France with its fertile valleys, windswept plateaux, deep gorges and unspoilt medieval villages. Our immediate area includes the lovely old bastide towns of Sauveterre Rouergue, La Bastide L'Eveque and Villefranche de Rouergue as well as a myriad quaint villages, ruined castles and the magnificent fortress at Najac. Further afield is Cordes-sur-Ciel and the great abbey at Conques, one of the finest and best preserved of mediaeval religious communities. Coming up to present times, the birthplace of Toulouse-Lautrec the painter is just 30 minutes drive and Norman Foster's spectacular viaduct at Millau is only an hour away. Each of the towns and villages in the area has its own fairs, festivals and brocantes to provide an absorbing excuse to wander the ancient streets and meadows.

For the food and wine lover

there are a myriad small restaurants and cafes offering the excellent Aveyron cuisine - duck, veal, foie gras and aligot feature on most menus. For the gourmet, there are world-class restaurants at Sauveterre Rouergue, Belcastel and of course Michel Bras at Laguiole, rated 11th in Restaurant Magazine's 'The World's 50 Best Restaurants 2005'. There is a wide range of local cheeses to sample, from the well known Roquefort, Cantal and Rocamadour, to the delicious sheep's cheeses of the south and west. For the vinophile, the southwest and Languedoc-Roussillon probably offer better value for money and more hidden bargains than any other area in France. Within easy reach are the three wine-growing regions of Gaillac, Marcillac and Cahors while the local shops are well supplied with a wide range of little-known and often excellent appellations.

For the outdoors enthusiast and sportsperson

there are beautiful walks or rides of varying length and difficulty from your front door. The Viaur and the Aveyron rivers offer safe swimming and paddling for all the family - or fishing and canoeing in their spectacular river gorges. Nearby Rieupeyroux has an indoor and outdoor swimming pool and tennis courts. Sailing and water-skiing are available at Lac de Pareloup just the other side of Rodez. The Parc Animalier at Pradinas is a few minutes from Salettes and provides a fascinating opportunity to see the larger local fauna - wild boar, wolves and deer - in their natural surroundings. For the winter visitor, the ski-lifts of the Aubrac are a scenic one-and-a-half hour drive to the north. They offer uncrowded downhill skiing for all the family as well as many kilometres of groomed cross-country trails. Then it's back to warm stone walls and a blazing log fire at Salettes!