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Barn |2 bedrooms |Sleeps 4

Rignac in Midi-Pyrenees

From £342 per week

Short stays welcome

Changeover Saturday

4.5 out of 5

4 reviews | Write a review

Key info  Swimming pool, balcony/terrace, car advised, no pets allowed

About the home

A 160 year old converted barn retainings it's character with exposed beams and a woodburner taking centre stage.
Situated off the beaten track in the small hamlet of La Fage surrounded by beautiful open countryside, the perfect place to unwind and explore.

Light and spacious gite with shared heated pool set in the heart of the Aveyron countryside with views of rolling hills. Only 5 ms from the bars, cafes and shops of the market village of Rignac
Ideal for a relaxing and peaceful holiday.......a true French retreat.

I have furnished the gite to give a homely feel and with your comfort in mind. The kitchen is equipped with everything you should need, should you be fed up on being waited on in the local restaurants

Facilities

Further details indoors:
The converted barn is 160 years old and retains it's character with exposed beams and stone walls, a woodburner taking centre stage.
The accommodation is over three floors. The bedrooms are light & airy and EACH has its' own en suite.

One of the bedrooms has a vaulted ceiling and the other has a balcony. Downstairs the living/kitchen area is open plan with two double doors leading onto your private terrace.

I have furnished the gite to give a homely feel and with your comfort in mind. The kitchen is equipped with everything you should need, should you be fed up on being waited on in the local restaurants

In the lounge/ dining room we have provided games to play, DVDs to watch, music CDs to play and books to read while you are having a rest and letting others cook for you!

The lounge also has exposed beams and original stone walls, the wood burner is ideal for those chilly winter breaks.

We have also placed in the gite gite a cool box and picnic set.

A cot, playpen and highchair is also available if required just to make life that little bit easier!

Electricity Included. Linen and towels included.

Further details outdoors:
Opening the 2 double doors from the lounge you step on to your terrace area where you can sit out on a warm evening and barbecue to your heart's content.

The swimming pool has a large terraced sun bathing area with an arbour to provide shelter when needed and a magnificent private view.

The surrounding countryside is peaceful and beautiful. It's a good idea to bring a pair of binoculars as we have a pair of kestrels nesting in the barn and in the morning there are Hoopoes foraging in our field for their breakfast!

Further details

The 9m X 4.5m swimming pool is heated and is shared with the owners. It is a salt pool and is available from June to September and is fenced to meet with French safety regulations.

We ask guests to supply their own swimming towels

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The kitchen

The Midi-Pyrenees / Aveyron region

The regions' landscape changes with every turn of the road. From deep river valleys and undulating hills to views of nearby mountains. This landscape covers the lower valley of the Lot, the gorges and the valley of the Aveyron.

The regional food of foie gras, aligot and stockfisch are a must to be tried and if you get bored of eating you could always pop into a wine cave for a snifter or two!

The Rignac area

There is so much to see and do in this area.

In the next valley is Mirabel a village used by the French resistance to escape capture and the village of Belcastel with it's chateau and 2 gourmet restaurants or if you fancy a bit of DIY you can take a picnic down to the Aveyron river flowing through the medieval village of Previnquieres.

All within 10 mins drive from the gite!

There is also a weekly market in the bastide town of Villefranche de Rouergue which is said to be the best in the region, or you could book a canoe for an hour, 1/2 day/whole day just to cruise throught the Gorges of the Aveyron, but if you fancy sitting up a bit higher you could go horse riding through the vineyards of the Marcillac valley or if you fancy using you own two feet there are lots of walks in the area I can recommend or translate for you.

Places that are also a must to visit are Conques (world heritage site), Najac, Peyrusse Le Roc, St Antonin Val Noble, Cirq Lapopie, Bozoul and so it goes on.......

The village of Rignac is a 7 min drive and holds a small weekly market and has a well stocked local shop/excellent butcher/ pharmacy/ 2 mouthwatering boulangeries/ post office/ haberdashery and what defines every French village...5 hairdressers!!!!!!!!
There is also a park and in it are a lake, tennis courts and an open air swimming pool.

How to get there

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Our property is approximately one day's drive from the Channel ports and only 25 minutes from Rodez airport and 1 hour 50 minutes from Toulouse airport. There are daily flights from Heathrow, Gatwick, Stansted, Cardiff, Manchester, Birmingham, and Bristol.

Activities near Rignac

Reviews

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25 Sep 2011

“Heaven on Earth - Wonderful hosts, wonderful locale, wonderful wine!” "Un petit coin de France" is exactly that. Not so far off the beaten track but hidden in a beautiful countryside. Easy access to many attractions. Among our favorites, Belcastel, St. Antonin, kayaking down the Averyon, Gaillac, Cahors. For those that are a little more adventurous Roacamdour and the beaches of Nardonne were stunning. An abundance of fabulous wines, cheeses and of course the baguettes are all yours for the taking. The gite was very spacious, clean, and welcoming with a lovely patio and pool to relax at after the day. Top all of this off with the most wonderful hosts. Lynne and Gary are truly inspirational, they have done a great job in transforming this property and really are in their niche overseeing the Gite. Always available when needed but never imposing. Both are very knowledgeable of the area and are very frank with any questions you might have. We have traveled to many areas, and can honestly say that the Gite, its owners, and the surroundings were well above standard. ( not to mention the most wonderful tomatoes from their garden. We would highly recommend this property to our friends and family. Sincere thanks to Lynne and Gary.! xx

18 Sep 2011

“Perfect gite in foodie paradise!” We were not that familiar with this area of France, but really liked the look of this Gite. Although we found the gite a little hard to find, it was well worth the effort!! The gite is 3... more

08 Aug 2011

“Quiet countryside with beautiful places to visit” We received a very warm welcomefrom Gary & Lynne on our arrival and they showed us all the facilities of the Gite. The location is very peaceful with wonderful views over the countryside. For those hot days of which there were quite a few the swimming pool was really appreciated. The Gite was perfect for our requirements with the large lounge dining room/kitchen and the two ensuite bedrooms were very spacious. Even though the location was quiet we were not far away from all the wonderful towns and villages of Aveyron. One of our favourites was Belcastel, 15 mins away, alongside the river and also our favourite restaurant "1909" was there with good food and friendly service. Villefranche-de-Rouergue is the nearest large town with all the shops you could need and has a charming old bastide centre, the nearest town is Rignac which has the shops you need especially the bakers and butchers which are very good. It is the ideal place to have a peaceful break in the French country side but if you want history it is there for you to immerse yourself in and with your excellent hosts nearby being ready to answer you questions. Response: Thank you for leaving such lovely comments. We're so glad that you liked the gite and that you enjoyed your holiday. We look forward to seeing you again.

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08 Jun 2011

“Peacefull, rural idyll” We arrived late in the evening to be welcomed by Lyn who had stocked the fridge on our behalf realising that we wouldn't have eaten, the welcome bottle of wine was also gratefully received. The next morning we awoke to have a proper look round and meet the 'ladies' (hens) who had come to the door to welcome us. The gite is very comfortable with everything we needed. The pool was warm and soon sampled. The hamlet of La Fage is a cluster of 4 properties but the nearest town is Rignac a 10 minute drive away and offers everything you need ie supermarket, bakers and butcher. Although Lyn and Gary live next door they were not at all intrusive but at the same time were hand when we needed something ie when it turned so cold we needed to light the logburner Gary quickly arrived with wood to burn. Overall a beautifully appointed and situated gite with everything we needed, only the weather was missing!!

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Just to say how much we enjoyed our stay back in August at La Fage and to wish you both a merry christmas and a properous New Year"

Martin & Jane Hazel

We had a lovely break at La Fage and thought it was delightful. You have worked really hard on turning it into a lovely place and it showed - everything tastefully furnished etc. and spotlessly clean. We certainly hope to come again.

Linda, Tim and Adam

We have had the most woderful week. The surroundings were incredible. The tranquility & peace were food for the soul.
We arrived not knowing what to expect and we are leaving with renewed spirit & energy. What a week!
We visited Belcastel, conques and had a few "mystery tours" when we mananged to get lost in magical countryside. Most of all we will emember your great hospitality, your kindness and your wonderful blackberry jam and eggs from "the girls".

The Oglesbys (Dublin)

A lovely gite in idyllic surroundings. We both enjoyed our stay here, the beautiful countryside, glorious weather, wonderfu food and all the sites.
Many thanks Lynne & Gary for your warm hospitality and kindness and best wishes for the future.

Margaret & Fred Mann (Lincolnshire)

Bryan & I have spent a week here and just loved it. The area is sooo beautiful - ate fabulous meals at "le luc haut" and also "le jardin de Cathy" - loced Conques, Bon marché at Villefranche, Peyrusse, Cordes sur ciel...totally peaceful and relaxed. We hope to come again!

Alicia Hart ( Salem, USA)

Have felt very comfortable here. It is very well equipped and nicely decorated. You don't here a sound and manange to disconnect from our busy day to day.
Would like to come back in the future

Marc & Marta (Barcelona, Spain)

Rental prices

Prices for group size 4
Period	From	To	Weekly	Nightly rate		Minimum  stay
				Weekday	Weekend
25 March - 02 June 2012	24 Mar 12	2 Jun 12	410€ 410	0-	0-	1 Week
02 June - 30 June 2012	2 Jun 12	30 Jun 12	560€ 560	0-	0-	1 Week
30 June - 01 Sept 2012	30 Jun 12	1 Sep 12	1050€ 1050	0-	0-	1 Week
01 Sept - 29 Sept 2012	1 Sep 12	29 Sep 12	560€ 560	0-	0-	1 Week
29 Sept - 27 Oct 2012	29 Sep 12	27 Oct 12	410€ 410	0-	0-	1 Week

NB: Prices may be subject to change at the advertiser's discretion.

Out of season tariffs available on request.

Changeover day negotiable out of season.

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7 years listed You are contacting Lynne & Gary Harding Landline +33 (0)5656 41326 Mobile n/a Languages spoken The owner is based in France and has advertised with Holiday Lettings since 2004. This barn has received 4 reviews from previous guests.

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