Lovely house with pool on the river Lot, nr Figeac, 40 mins from Rodez — Property 65631

Lovely house with pool on the river Lot, nr Figeac, 40 mins from Rodez

Charming 4 bedroom self catering house near Figeac in Midi-Pyrenees, with half an acre of garden which slopes down to the banks of the River Lot, & is fully enclosed by a fence and secured by gates. There is a private swimming pool with a security cover which is 10m x 5m & a large patio area. The house is on two levels, with the living area on the first floor. The living area is bright and airy due to two sets of French doors which open onto the terrace. The balcony is on two sides of the house (east and south facing) with lovely views of the river. The balcony is child friendly with a secure gate (we have a toddler). The balcony is also screened by trees which helps to keep the property cool in summer. The house is furnished and equipped to a very high & comfortable standard. The house has a modern well fitted kitchen & laundry room. The family bathroom is spacious, well fitted & has a spa bath. The bedrooms are a good size with lots of storage. A great all year holiday rental.

Location Bouillac, nr Figeac Aveyron < Midi-Pyrenees < France

Bouillac, nr Figeac Aveyron < Midi-Pyrenees < France

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Availability for the house in Midi-Pyrenees, France

Last updated on:

Monday, 13 October 2008

Changeover day:

flexible

Normal availability

All year

Rental rates for the house in Midi-Pyrenees, France

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Notes to the rental rates

• Arrival 1700 hours, departure 1000 hours to allow time for cleaning. Duvets (dual winter/summer tog) and pillows are provided. Linen is provided. Towels are available for hire at an additional £8 per person. These should not be used for the removal of hair dyes or self tanning lotions. 25% of total rental fee is payable on booking. The remaining 75% to be paid eight weeks prior to the start of the holiday, plus damage deposit of £250, which will be refunded in full one week after the holiday, providing there is no damage. Your rental is inclusive of all utilities. Special rates are available for long lets. We will consider shorter term lets at published tariffs when available, or rate per person for low occupancy in low season. Discounts may be available for multiple weeks, early bookings, repeat bookings or if you are paying in euros. Please ask. AVAILABLE FOR WINTER LET OCT-MAY 950 EUROS PER MONTH (EXCLUDING BILLS).
  
• Pillows, duvets (dual winter/summer tog) blankets and bed linen are provided. Towels are available for hire at £8 per person per week.
  
• The pool will be open from June to September. It will be cleaned weekly. There is an indoor swimming pool at Cap de Nac, 10 minutes drive from the house. There is also a lido in Figeac, which is open during the summer months. There is kayaking, just 5 minutes walk along the river.
  

Accommodation and Facilities for the house in Midi-Pyrenees, France

Travel

The house can be reached from Rodez airport in 40 minutes or Limoges or Bergerac or Clermont Ferrand or Toulouse (about 2 hours). All are serviced by low cost airlines from the UK (Ryan Air, Flybe, Easyjet). You can drive from St Malo or Le Havre Ferry Ports in just under 8 hours, from Santander in under 7. The drive from Calais is longer. Aveyron benefits from good road transport links such as the A75 (Paris/Clermont Ferrand/ Beziers link) and the RN 88 (Toulouse/Lyon link).The train station is in Capdenac, about a 10 minute taxi ride from the property. You can get the train from Toulouse or Paris to Capdenac. see website, please ask us for details. There are lots of very beautiful villages within a relatively short distance - Conques, Estaing, Najac, Rocamodour, and Belcastle. Please note: you need to carry safety equipment if driving in France (triangle, vests, first aid kit etc)

Information about the region

This is a really good location for walking, cycling, riding, or just relaxing. The Parc Animalier near Rodez offers the chance to see wolves, wild boar and deer in their natural surroundings. The local rivers provide safe swimming for all the family, or, for those who prefer to stay dry, canoeing and fishing. You can fish for predatory fish, course fish or carp in numerous lakes or fast or slow flowing rivers. The neighbouring medieval bastide towns of Sauveterre Rouergue, Villefranche de Rouergue Conques and Belcastel and the spectacular fortress of Najac are fascinating to explore, as are the profusion of local markets and brocantes. There are world-class restaurants within easy reach at Belcastel, Laguiole and Sauveterre de Rouergue as well as many delightful, unpretentious small restaurants and cafes scattered throughout the area. There is a very nice restaurant with good wholesome country cooking served up in eye popping quantities just a short drive from the house.

Other activities (Golf and Ski-ing)

For the winter visitor, the Aubrac is accessible with excellent cross-country ski-trails and affordable family downhill runs. There are excellent facilities for children. Golf du Grand Rodez offers wonderful panoramic views of the surrounding countryside around Rodez. A course of some 5,536 m, for a par 70, the technical 18 hole course will enable beginners and experienced golfers alike to express their passion and talents on the excellent fairways and greens. There is a 9 hole course (par 34, 2 564m) at Mezeyrac on the limit of the Aubrac plateau, just 10 minutes from Laguiole, which is mapped out between mountain torrents and ancient oak trees. There is a another 9 hole course near the village of Aubrac (par 33) with a driving range and putting green set in a 20 ha park.