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Cottage |3 bedrooms |Sleeps 6

Rodez in Midi-Pyrenees

From £300 per week

Short stays welcome

Changeover flexible

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Key info  Balcony/terrace, car essential, private garden, no pets allowed

About the home

Montresor is an ancient stone house on three floors. Although the house now has modern facilities it still retains all its historical charm and originality. A refuge from the rush of life , timeless old houses, peaceful scenic countryside,wonderful views from the property. Ideal base for walkers several long and short distance waymarked walks pass through the hamlet.

A bird watchers dream ,with many species in and around the locality and the opportunity to view many of these in flight above the valley directly in front of the house.

Please note: due to location this property is not suitible for young children

If you are looking for a truly unspoilt part of France with peace and quiet that is still within easy reach of many scenic and historic attractions this is the place for you.

Facilities

Further details indoors:
The property is on three floors

The Ground Floor is approached by stone steps, and comprises a Double Bedroom with en suite shower and washbasin, separate small toilet . Kitchen -Breakfast Room, equipped with Gas cooker,Fridge, Microwave, slow-cooker and full range of kitchen utensils, cutlery and china. Log stove in the kitchen as well as the one in the ingle nook in the sitting room.

Family table with seating for 6 . From this room there is a doorway to the patio/terrace with Parasol and table and chairs.

A steep open staircase leads from this room to : [ NOT SUITABLE FOR YOUNG CHILDREN ]

The First floor living room, a large room with a number of interesting features including an old Evier ( Stone Sink) and a large Inglenook Fireplace. Fitted with Log Stove. Three seater Sofa and two arm chairs together with two additional easy chairs provide seating both by the fire and in front of the French Doors , from which the view can be fully appreciated. There is a door from this room to the steps at the front of the house.

A second stairway leads up to:
The second floor ,giving access to one Double and One Twin Bedrooms and a modern Shower Room with Toilet and Washbasin.

The bedroom floors are wooden the remainder are tiled, there are thermostatic electric radiators in all rooms.

Further details outdoors:
Steps and stone paths lead from the ground floor, the Patio and the living room door to the small unfenced garden from which there are wonderful views. [ NOT SUITABLE FOR YOUNG CHILDREN .]

There is a small area of lawn by which is the remains of an old vaulted "Cave" where one can sit in the shade ( or out of the rain!) and enjoy the views. Beneath the house there is a cellar part of which is below the Patio accessed by an open doorway.

Further details

An English neighbour who speaks fluent French will meet you on arrival and assist if necessary.

Sugar, coffee, milk,self bake bread and a bottle of wine are provided to start you off.
Cleaning materials, washing up liquid,scourers,bleach, Toilet Rolls etc are provided.
Also provided are Baking Foil, Clingfilm,Kitchen Rolls , Pepper,Salt Etc.

The nearest shop is in St Christoph 5kms away and there you can obtain virtually all you may need , but the weekly market in Marcillac is more fun!

Conditions

The rental includes:
Linen and Towels
Electricity for the period 30April to 30 September. ( other periods will be charged 30 Euro per week ]
Logs for woodstove 30 April to 30 September ( other periods 20 Euro per week )


Changeover Day is Saturday Flexible

Arrival time is 3.0.pm and departure 10.0 am

Both the above can be altered by arrangement

Bookings will be confirmed on receipt of a deposit of £ 100
The balance of rental,is due Eight weeks before arrival please .


All we ask is that you treat our house with respect and leave it in a clean and tidy state as you would wish to find it.
Whether you decide to book our cottage or elsewhere , we wish you a memorable and enjoyable holiday.

PLEASE DO NOT CLIMB OR WALK ON ANY OF THE RUINS OR WALLS AS THEY ARE VERY OLD AND WE DO NOT WANT YOU OR THEM TO BE DAMAGED !

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Cassagnes Comtaux

 

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West End

The Midi-Pyrenees / Aveyron region

An area of many contrasts, a change at every corner. Old Pilgrim villages, Conques the best known. Aveyron has more "Plus Beau vVllages", than any other region, all ancient and very beautiful, Belcastel the closest of these. The rivers Tarn. Lot and Aveyron with picturesque deep gorges

The high Causse of Aubrac gives ideal conditions for cross country skiing in winter and the last weekend in May is the Transhumance Procession when, dressed with flowers, the local cattle are taken to their summer pastures.

Bastide Towns and wonderful unspoiled countryside with abundant wildlife, good food and wineto sample,friendly locals, peace and tranquility--the real unspoiled France

To the East is the now famous Millau Bridge, a must for all visitors to the region.

The Rodez area

Entaygues, Estange and Espalion picturesque stone riverside villages in the Lot valley.
Bozouls situated in a huge geological crater is well worth a visit

Conques, the best known of all the pilgrim halts on the route to Santiago De Compostella, presents a challenge with its steep cobbled streets but the effort is well rewarded.

The whole area is criss crossed with waymarked walks of varying difficulty and length.

Birdwatchers can observe many species, in particular the birds of prey that frequent the rugged slopes around our Hamlet, there is no need to travel far!

Wild flowers abound throughout the year with many varieties of orchid and meadows full of Cowslips in the spring

Marcillac has a market on Sundays where all manner of local produce and goods can be purchased in a colourful and noisy atmosphere.

There are many opportunities to sample the Marcillac and other wines- the nearest two of these being in
the valley just below the cottage.

How to get there

Montresor What's nearby: Attractions Restaurants Click map icons for more information

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Ryanair from Stanstead to Rodez 15kms
Various airlines to Tolouse 140kms

Brittany Ferries Portsmouth to Caen ( We catch the overnight ferry, arrive in Caen about 7.30 am and drive to the Cottage, arriving around 6.0 pm without making a stressful trip of it and we are both senior citizens!!
If you need to hire a car we have found Europcar to be reasonable and reliable.

Activities near Rodez

Guestbook for Montresor

1/ Thank you for a lovely ,inspirational holiday ,I will have very fond memories of Montresor. Melanie USA
2/ A beautiful property & Location , very peacefull . Good places to visit. Marcus & Nicole UK
3/ Breathtaking Location ,Thanks to Megan & Peter for their welcome & help . & to Brian & Meriel for finding yet another gem for us to stay in .We will be back. Tony & Lynda . UK
4/ This holiday will stay in our memories for the welcome response to our fragile French ,wonderful walks ,& the rapidly changing climate , the abundance of wildlife .Wonderful 3 weeks , didn't wont to leave. Mike & Anne NZ

Rental prices

Prices for group size 6
Period	From	To	Weekly	Nightly rate		Minimum  stay
				Weekday	Weekend
CLOSED WINTER	6 Nov 11	3 Mar 12	350£ 350	0-	0-	1 Week
EARLY SPRING	3 Mar 12	31 Mar 12	300£ 300	0-	0-	1 Week
EASTER	31 Mar 12	14 Apr 12	375£ 375	0-	0-	1 Week
SPRING	14 Apr 12	2 Jun 12	350£ 350	0-	0-	1 Week
SBH	2 Jun 12	14 Jul 12	400£ 400	0-	0-	1 Week
SUMMER	14 Jul 12	1 Sep 12	450£ 450	0-	0-	1 Week
EARLY AUTUMN	1 Sep 12	6 Oct 12	400£ 400	0-	0-	1 Week
AUTUMN	6 Oct 12	3 Nov 12	300£ 300	0-	0-	1 Week
CLOSED WINTER	3 Nov 12	2 Mar 13	350£ 350	0-	0-	1 Week

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

UNEXPECTED AVAILABILITY FOR LONG LET 2012 until mid September. Please enquire.

brian.tor-y-mynydd@virgin.net

OCTOBER - APRIL fuel surcharge of £ 30-00 per week.

Closed at present during winter. Please enquire for longer lets.

EARLY SPRING OFFER 1 Week £ 350-00 2 Weeks £ 600-00

Availability

See below for next 9 months' availability - to see the next 24 months click here

Availability notes:

Longer winter / Spring lets available by arrangement .Electric by meter reading .
Early Spring Special ANY 2 WEEKS £500-00 ! WEEK £300-00
UNEXPECTED AVAILABILITY FOR LONG LET 2012 UNTIL MID SEPTEMBER.

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1 years listed You are contacting Brian & Meriel Kirkby Landline +44 01600 860887 Mobile +44 07899 761593 Languages spoken The owner is based in the United Kingdom and has advertised with Holiday Lettings since 2010. This cottage has so far received 0 reviews.