Sorry - no pets allowed Suitable for children Not suitable for elderly or infirm No smoking at this property Self-catering
Home description
La Grange de Salinero is unusually situated in the village overlooking the historical centre and offering an immediate escape onto open countryside to the rear with an abundance of beautiful walks. Private sun terrace with garden furniture.
The accommodation has 3 bedrooms, two of which are linked, perfect for younger children to stay close to their parents in the double room but offering plenty of privacy for both. There is an additional bedroom offering 2 single beds and a large family shower room. Lounge with log burner, dining area and fully fitted luxury kitchen. Games room with table tennis, snooker and darts available on the ground floor. Laundry room with washing machine and tumble dryer.
The barn conversion is located adjacent to our family home where we are on hand to help with any requests. The garden and pool are shared with the family and there are plenty of activities available making the gite perfect for families.
Courtyard
Lounge area
Wintery view of village from the Chapel
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The Midi-Pyrenees / Aveyron region
Until recently Aveyron was little known, its reputation based on a few household names such as Roquefort, Millau viaduct and Laguiole knives. However this doesn't even scratch the surface of this wonderful region and what it has to offer. Before rushing through towards the beaches of the Mediterranean, stop to relax by the sides of the Aveyron's breathtaking lakes and tumbling rivers. Amongst its myriad of historic villages with their narrow streets and product markets, you'll find the true spirit of the region, the Aveyron boasts 10 of the " plus beaux village de France". You'll be able to find just about everything to do here from tasting the delights of the Aveyronnaise cuisine, to fishing, canoeing, kayaking through dramatic gorges and rapids. Tempt yourself with the walking trails across the Causses or explore the caverns and caves beneath the surface.
Situated in the Segala region with its 100 valleys, there is an abundance of stunning walks which take you from the high points with spectacular views of the far reaching surrounding areas down to the valleys with their babbling streams and rivers. There are routes that follow in the footsteps of medieval pilgrims, take you through Knights Templar settlements or simply allow you to lose yourself in the splendour of the landscape. The walks are graded from easy to difficult so you can plan which level you'd like to take in advance depending on how energetic you feel or what the capabilities are of your group. There are organised walking groups too if you like to talk to the locals, improve your French and take on board a little of the local history. Of course all the marked tracks are accessible by mountain bike and some by horse.
Rieupeyroux area
The local gastronomy is renowned for its range of excellent products, notably its 9 A.O.C. labels, including Roquefort, Bleu des Causses, the wines of Marcillac. Within a few minutes walk is a good selection of five restaurants ranging from La Baraque opposite La Salinero, to the Pizzeria with a further selection in the village.
Between June and September there are fetes and festivals, including a three day one in Rieupeyroux with food, music and attractions, to the potato festival celebrating local delicacies such as the Segala veal and the Aligot potato dish. As well as local product markets in Rieupeyroux every Sunday morning and every third Wednesday, there are the larger more spectacular ones in Villefranche de Rouergue, Naucelle, Najac and Figeac. It is just as pleasurable to watch others shop while you sit in the sun and and enjoy a coffee within the walls of a 13th century bastide town.
Rieupeyroux as small as it is with 2,159 inhabitants, boasts an array of leisure activities which include indoor and outdoor heated swimming pools, tennis centre comprising 1 indoor court and 2 all weather surface courts. There is a cultural centre; offering exhibitions in art and ceramics, cinema and music festivals with the "Rencontres a la Campagne" every September.
The lakeside area offers a challenging assault course which takes you on a part tour of the medieval town. Of course, you could decide to watch the local competitive petanque or even Quilles, a game not dissimilar to bowling and skittles but played outside on a court the size of a football pitch. The Pradinas Animal Park is a 10 minute drive away with a small train, local wildlife, stunning scenery, perfect for our younger guests.
The local "topoguide" suggests 27 cycling, hiking and horseback riding circuits each describing curiosities along the way.
Go sailing, canoeing, jet skiing or parascending on the lakes of Pareloup, Pont de Salars and Villefranche de Panat, a 40 minute car ride away. Lake Pareloup offers a boat tour of the lake, and all of the lakes have well-maintained beaches for sunbathing and swimming. Micropolis, the insect museum is also nearby.
Why not try...automobile sports such as go-carting and quad bikes, classic sports such as tennis, squash…?
Unexpected activities ...Allow yourself to be tempted by the unusual :
Géocache: a GPS-guided treasure-hunt. Satellite hikes and other wilderness activities which use the technology of video games. Take off into the countryside in search of a treasure with the help of a supplied GPS unit. A high-tech treasure hunt for the 21st century!
If winter sports are more your cup of tea...
Laguiole (1000-1400 m) The well equipped resort offers both cross-country and downhill skiing, with 16 trails (one floodlit), ski lifts and snow cannons plus 45 km of cross-country trails inviting you to explore the vast open spaces of Aubrac in total serenity. 89km from Rieupeyroux.
How to get there
Ryanair fly into Marcillac airport, Rodez from both London Stansted and Dublin airports in the summer months. Car hire is available with both Europcar and Hertz carhire. For more frequent flights with Easyjet, British Airways, FlyBe and British Midland throughout the year Toulouse airport is an hour and a half from Rieupeyroux. Car hire is available with most large car hire companies.
Nearest Travel Links
Airport:
Marcillac, Rodez: 46 km
Railway:
Villefranche de Rouergue: 24 km
Activities near Rieupeyroux
Sports: Tennis in town Watersports Horse Riding Golf within 30 mins drive Fishing
Great for: Walking holidays Rural / countryside retreats Beach or lakeside relaxation Cycling holidays
Facilities
Luxuries:
Log fire, Internet access, DVD player, Staffed Property
General:
Central heating, TV, CD player, Pool / Snooker table, Table tennis, Games room
Further details indoors: La Grange de Salinero has been newly renovated in 2008 benefiting from underfloor heating in the living areas, and separately controlled radiators in each of the bedrooms. There are double glazed windows and doors throughout and natural stone walls. There is a wood burner in the lounge which should offer plenty of heat in the cooler months making the La Grange a great winter retreat if you're searching for beautiful sunny, crisp days for walking and exploring the Segala area.
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Further details outdoors: 5 x 10m swimming pool with BBQ area. Garden furniture. Shaded dining terrace adjacent to kitchen, further garden furniture. Outdoor lighting. Private parking space. Two supermarkets in the village. Two butchers, three bakers, patisserie, grocer shop with organic products, four hairdressers, two beauticians, two newsagents, flower shop, photographic shop, gift shop, two clothes boutiques, three banks, post office and an optician. Tourist infomration. Wine cave.
Further details
All linen and towels are included. Electricity is included between 1 May and 1 October and the rest of the year is charged at cost using metre readings. This at present is a cost of 8 cents per unit. Water is included. Hot water is available constantly. Seasoned wood is provided but at cost. For guests spending more than a week in the gite, clean linen and towels will be replaced on a weekly basis. The pool is available from May to October. A welcome basket is provided for each group of guests. The property is available from 16h00 on your day of arrival and must be vacated by 10h00 on the day of departure.
25% deposit is required on booking within seven days of the provisional reservation. Final payment and damage deposit must be paid within 6 weeks of your arrival. Bookings made within 6 weeks of your arrival date must be accompanied by payment in full. Full terms and conditions are available on request.
A damage deposit of £200 or €300 should be sent at the same time as your final payment. This should be by cheque. We do not cash your cheque unless there is damage to the property or furnishings and we will make contact with you before taking any action.
Rental rates
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The owner's weekend rates apply to: Friday, Saturday and Sunday nights
NB: Prices may be subject to change at the owner's discretion.
Payment is in euros. Cheques can be paid or we can accept bank transfer. An additional 20€ fee for each transfer originating outside the EU. Euro travellers cheques (an additional 10€ fee applies.)
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Contact details for home 69428
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Name:
Deborah Whiteley
Tel:
+33 565 658991
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Advertiser joined: 26 Aug 2008 This property added: 26 Aug 2008
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