L'Oustal du Viaur - COQUELICOT
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About the home
Coquelicot is a 2oo year old Farmhouse set in a pretty fermette perched high above the Viaur Gorge.
In the immediate area are a number of bastide towns, unique to the SW of France, Sauveterre, Monesties, and of course the well know Cordes-sur-Ciel, being just a few. The area is perfect for walking, cycling, painting, birdspotting, flora + fauna, siteseeing, fishing or just relaxing. There are many local activities to suit children of all ages.
| Size: | Sleeps up to 6, 3 bedrooms |
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| Will consider: | Corporate lets Hen and stag parties House swaps Long lets Short breaks |
| Access: | Car advised Nearest amenities: 5km |
| Family friendly? | Suitable for children of all ages Suitable for people with restricted mobility |
| Notes: | May take pets - please enquire No smoking at this property Self-catering |
Facilities
| Luxuries: | Log fire, Internet access, DVD player |
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| General: | TV, Video player, CD player, Table tennis, Games room, Satellite TV |
| Standard: | Kettle, Toaster, Iron, Hair dryer |
| Utilities: | Clothes dryer, Dishwasher, Cooker, Microwave, Fridge, Freezer, Washing machine |
| Rooms: | 3 Bedrooms, 2 bathrooms of which 1 family bathroom and 1 shower room |
| Furniture: | Single beds (2), Double beds (2), Cots (2), Dining seating for 6, Lounge seating for 6 |
| Other: | Linen and towels provided Highchair available |
| Outdoors: | Balcony / Terrace, Shared outdoor pool (unheated), Shared garden, BBQ, Bicycles available, Climbing frame, Swing set |
| Access: | Parking space |
Further details indoors:
The house is entered via a private patio area which has a table and seating for 6. A BBQ is provided and a sun canopy with outside lighting ensuring the perfect ambience for al fresco dining. A staircase leads to a balcony perfect for a quiet read. Through the front door you enter the large kitchen diner. The kitchen is fitted to a very high standard with a large fridge/ freezer, dishwasher, microwave, gas oven with extractor. It is fully stocked to enable full cooking facilities including over work-top lighting.
Open stonework and beams combine with the oak dining table and chairs to provide a wonderful setting. Through the kitchen is a shower room and downstairs bedroom. On the second floor is a large sitting-room with Satellite TV, DVD + video, leading through to a second bedroom. Off a small landing a third story provides a romantic master bedroom and large bathroom up in the eves. In the grounds you will find the newly built 12mx6m swimming pool. It has a large 1m deep area entered by semi circular steps providing a large safe area for less confident swimmers.
This slopes away to a final depth of 2m allowing for those who like to dive. Lots of room to play but great for serious swimmers too. There is ample pool furniture available so you can enjoy relaxing and taking in the breath-taking views across the Viaur Gorge.
Further details outdoors:
The farm complex is large and is situated on the edge of a small hamlet overlooking the Viaur valley. The grounds are shared with the resident English owners. A large 12x6m swimming pool was added to the property in summer 2006 and is completed with fencing to comply with French regulations.
The views from the pool side are beautiful. Despite being a shared complex, there is plenty of space for privacy. Older visiting children may use residents adventure playground which is situated below the pool, younger visitors can make full use of the toddler area located in the main grounds. We also have a games room with table tennis, darts and table football.
Further details
The swimming pool is open when the weather permits, usually from May to October and is shared with the other gites and the owners. All bedlinen, towels and swim towels are included in the rental price. Wood is provided for the woodstove and there is a surcharge of €50 /week should you require additional electric heating during the low season letting period.
Special walking/cycling/painting holidays are available during low/mid season. Changeover day is Sat but this is flexible during mid/low season to enable clients to make best use of very low Ryanair flight prices (eg 1p + taxes). Please contact owners for further details.
Conditions
Dogs are welcome provided they are used to small children and are well trained (we have 8 year old twins living on site). A refundable breakages deposit of £250 is required with final payment. Suitable for adult groups or family parties.
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The Midi-Pyrenees / Tarn region
Being quite far South in France the weather is naturally a definite plus for this area. We have the added advantage that we are at quite a high altitude on the south of the Massif Central. This means we benefit from very pleasant long Spring and Autumn conditions, but also have slightly cooler temperatures in the main hot summer months compared with other locations this far south.
The region is dominated by plateaux dissected by wide meandering rivers providing stunning gorge scenery. Add to this the fantastic array of bastide towns and villages, castle fortresses and Chateaux and the two historic cities of Rodez and Albi and you are spoilt for choice.
The Teillet area
The hamlet of Teillet lies on the Aveyron/Tarn border, half way between the two historic cities of Rodez and Albi. Both cities offer a wealth of architecture, amazing Cathedrals, bustling backstreets to explore and endless outside dining possibilities.
Within the area are many bastide villages, many ranking in the category of 'most beautiful villages in France'. Most noteable are: Conques; Sauveterre de Rouergue; Villefranche de Rouergue; St Antonin de Noble Val; Najac; Cordes-sur-ciel and Monasties and the list continues. All of these villages offer unique shops, crafts, markets, and festivals. The 'nocturne' (night markets) in the summer months are not to be missed.
Day excursions:
Albi/Rodez - great for a glimpse of the history + architecture in the region (stylish shopping too!)
Toulouse - for that 'has to be done' shopping experience
Millau Viaduct - well worth a visit + can be combined by coming back through the famous 'Gorges du Tarn'.
Cap Decouverte - adventure park for the whole family, ski, waterski, swim, taboggan, or even ride the longest zip line in Europe
Micropolis - city of insects - fascinates the children, but a good day out for the whole family
Bastide d'Albigiouse - car circuit to take in the key bastide towns around Albi
For those who prefer to stay closer to home the area is ideal for walking, cycling, birdwatching and generally taking in this calm serene area.
There are many activities for children in the local area including children's farms, wildlife parks, outdoor swimming complexes, canoeing, sailing to name just a few.
How to get there
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| Nearest Travel Links | |
| Airport: | Rodez: 50 km |
| Railway: | Naucelle Gare: 6 km |
| Ferry: | Channel Ports or Caen |
-Fly to Rodez- L'Oustal du Viaur is just 35mins away
-Cheap flights available with Ryanair flying from Stansted and Dublin
-Fly to Toulouse - L'Oustal du Viaur is 1hr20mins away
-Cheap flights available with Easyjet,Flybe,Bmibaby from London, Manchester,Bristol,Southampton
-All car hire companies operate out of the airports, Europecar + holiday autos provide competitive rates
-Ferry/tunnel crossings provide easy link via Autoroutes to within 40 minutes of Rodez
Activities near Teillet
Tennis in town
Watersports
Horse Riding
Golf within 30 mins drive
Fishing
Walking holidays
Rural / countryside retreats
Beach or lakeside relaxation
A winter sun break
Cycling holidays
Reviews
 01 Oct 2011 |
We have just had a great two-week holiday here and really enjoyed the place. The gite was lovely, plenty of room, good kitchen for cooking, decent size fridge/freezer, etc. The setting was very good - a peaceful, quiet hamlet, lovely countryside views, fab pool with loungers, very friendly, knowledgeable owners. Lots to do in the area, good supermarkets around, could have done so much more so think we may need another holiday in the same place! This worked very well for our family with three boys aged 14, 12 and 10 - while there are stair gates, it wouldn't be quite so easy with young children, but there are two other gites onsite that might be more suitable. Also the doorways are very low on the top floor - we managed fine after a few bumped heads! |
11 Jun 2011 |
Stayed for a two week family holiday; Julie and Andy very helpful before, during, & after our holiday. Lots of nice extra services like making a meal for us to arrive to. The gites were both very... more |
Guestbook for L'Oustal du Viaur - COQUELICOT
We had a wonderful relaxing break in your lovely gite ...beautifully done and very comfortable ....we really appreciated your tips on where to go and where to eat out..... Mary and Dave .... Sept 2008
Thank you for Everything - home from home ... the gite is really fab ... hope to see you again soon Cheri and Mark Draper ..July 2008
Thank you so much for a simply incredible time ... one of the most relaxing and enjoyable holidays we have ever had - Gwil (16) and Ella(13)
You've got a great thing going here ...cleanest pool ever, great setting an oasis you have made .... Pip and Nyle Aug 2008
Rental prices
| Rental prices originally quoted in: British £ | Convert to: |
| Prices for group size 2 | ||||||
| Period | From | To | Weekly | Nightly rate | Minimum stay | |
| Weekday | Weekend | |||||
| Winter | 30 Oct 11 | 18 Dec 11 | £ 300 | 50 | 50 | Flexible |
| Xmas/New Year | 18 Dec 11 | 8 Jan 12 | £ 500 | - | - | 1 Week |
| winter | 8 Jan 12 | 27 May 12 | £ 300 | 50 | 50 | Flexible |
| Spring | 27 May 12 | 15 Jul 12 | £ 500 | - | - | Flexible |
| Summer | 15 Jul 12 | 2 Sep 12 | £ 995 | - | - | 1 Week |
| Autumn | 2 Sep 12 | 28 Oct 12 | £ 395 | - | - | 1 Night |
| Prices for group size 4 | ||||||
| Period | From | To | Weekly | Nightly rate | Minimum stay | |
| Weekday | Weekend | |||||
| winter | 30 Oct 11 | 18 Dec 11 | £ 350 | 50 | 50 | Flexible |
| Xmas/New Year | 18 Dec 11 | 8 Jan 12 | £ 500 | - | - | 1 Week |
| winter | 8 Jan 12 | 27 May 12 | £ 350 | 50 | 50 | Flexible |
| spring | 27 May 12 | 15 Jul 12 | £ 500 | - | - | Flexible |
| summer | 15 Jul 12 | 2 Sep 12 | £ 995 | - | - | 1 Week |
| Autumn | 2 Sep 12 | 28 Oct 12 | £ 400 | - | - | 1 Night |
| Prices for group size 6 | ||||||
| Period | From | To | Weekly | Nightly rate | Minimum stay | |
| Weekday | Weekend | |||||
| winter | 15 Nov 11 | 18 Dec 11 | £ 375 | 68 | 68 | Flexible |
| xmas/newyear | 18 Dec 11 | 8 Jan 12 | £ 500 | - | - | 1 Week |
| Low winter | 8 Jan 12 | 27 May 12 | £ 375 | 68 | 68 | 1 Night |
| spring | 27 May 12 | 15 Jul 12 | £ 750 | 75 | 75 | 1 Night |
| summer | 15 Jul 12 | 2 Sep 12 | £ 995 | - | - | 1 Week |
| Autumn | 2 Sep 12 | 28 Oct 12 | £ 450 | - | - | 2 Nights |
The property's weekend rates apply to: Friday, Saturday and Sunday nights
NB: Prices may be subject to change at the advertiser's discretion.
Special rates for walking, cycling, climbing, painting breaks during low+ mid season - please enquire for further details.
€50 suppliment for electricity heating during low season lets. Short breaks available at reduced rates during low season - contact owners for details.
Xmas and New year breaks available - contact for details
Please note that all gites at L'Oustal Du Viaur can be booked together and are advertised here under ref: 15874
Availability
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Contact the owner
* Required fields Please check the following errors: | 6 years listed You are contacting Julie Butters
Languages spoken     The owner is based in France and has advertised with Holiday Lettings since 2005. This farmhouse has received 2 reviews from previous guests.  |
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