Price includes: your chosen property on a rental-only basis from 1700 hours on the Saturday of arrival to 1000 hours on the Saturday of departure.
Arrival must be by 2000 hours.
Also included: bedlinen (sheets changed weekly); gas for cooking.
Pets not accepted.
Not entirely suitable for young children because of gaps in balustrade.
Any other price related conditions
A breakage deposit of 100€ is payable uponal arrival. This will be returned on the morning of departure (less charges for items not included in the price), provided there have been no breakages and the property is left in good order. The owners may, at their discretion, make a minimum deduction of 50€ from the deposit if the property is not left in good order.
Household linen is available and chargeable. One set costs 20€ for two people and 5€ for each additional person. Ne hand towel, one bath towel and one flannel per person, plus two tea towels and two kitchen towels per booking will be provided. Extra sets are not available.
Electricity (electric heaters in each room) is not included and must be paid for on departure.
La Rouquette is a 2-bedroomed farmhouse, sleeping 4 (+ baby), in a rural location, 2.5km from the village of Calvinet (Cantal), 18km E of Maurs, 35km SSW of Aurillac (Michelin map: 522). VFB is delighted to have featured this property since 1999. Saturday arrival.
Dating back to the 16th century, this detached former farmhouse, converted in 1996, stands in its own garden, behind the owners’ manor farm surrounded by fields and pastures. Behind the old Cantalais stonework and lauzes (traditional stone-tiled) roof of this charming house is an interior of character where white walls and an uncluttered approach to décor and furnishings create a spacious, relaxing atmosphere. Beams, stone niches and the original fireplace have been retained, while the unelaborate but tasteful furniture is largely modern. Apart from the simply fitted kitchen, the appealing accommodation has been newly fitted and arranged with holidays in mind. At the rear, a private grassy garden, screened by hedges and partly shaded by a mature walnut tree, provides a pleasant spot for outdoor living. The setting is secluded with the nearest neighbours being the charming owners and their children, whose sitting out area is out of sight some 40m away; adjacent are a few farm buildings mostly used for storage. The owners, who speak some English, live here all year round and they will welcome all visitors. Local places of interest include the upper Lot with its picturesque riverside villages and scenic gorges of the Truyère, splendid Conques and its 11th/12th-century abbatiale, the Monts du Cantal beyond Aurillac and high plateaux of Aubrac. An appealing traditional house with spacious, interior in lovely hilly countryside.
Accommodation: Ground floor: 1 twin-bedded room, shower room, wc, utility room. First floor: living room (with glazed fireplace) with kitchen area. Second floor: 1 double-bedded room, landing with sofa bed (sleeps 1), bathroom, wc, cot.
Activities: Plan d’eau for swimming at Calvinet (3km) and Cassanouize (5km). Lake at St Etienne-Cantalès (30km). Horse riding at Maurs. Golf course (9 holes) at Vézac (35km) and (18 holes) at Sansac-de-Marmiesse (45km). Base de loisirs for canoeing and kayaking at Vieillevie (18km). Mountain bike hire at Aurillac. VTT circuits in the area.
Services: All essential shops and services at Calvinet. Small market in Calvinet on Fridays and in Maurs (18km) on Thursdays.
Location
In a rural situation, 2.5km from the village of Calvinet (Cantal) - with 430 inhabitants - 18km E of Maurs, 35km SSW of Aurillac. Altitude: 500m. Michelin map: 522
Activities
Plan d’eau for swimming at Calvinet (3km) and Cassanouize (5km). Lake at St Etienne-Cantalès (30km). Horse riding at Maurs. Golf course (9 holes) at Vézac (35km) and (18 holes) at Sansac-de-Marmiesse (45km). Base de loisirs for canoeing and kayaking at Vieillevie (18km). Mountain bike hire at Aurillac. VTT circuits in the area.
Services
All essential shops and services at Calvinet. Small market in Calvinet on Fridays and in Maurs (18km) on Thursdays.
Description
Dating back to the 16th century, this detached former farmhouse, converted in 1996, stands in its own garden, behind the owners’ manor farm surrounded by fields and pastures. Behind the old Cantalais stonework and lauzes (traditional stone-tiled) roof of this charming house is an interior of character where white walls and an uncluttered approach to décor and furnishings create a spacious, relaxing atmosphere. Beams, stone niches and the original fireplace have been retained, while the unelaborate but tasteful furniture is largely modern. Apart from the simply fitted kitchen, the appealing accommodation has been newly fitted and arranged with holidays in mind. At the rear, a private grassy garden, screened by hedges and partly shaded by a mature walnut tree, provides a pleasant spot for outdoor living. The setting is secluded with the nearest neighbours being the charming owners and their children, whose sitting out area is out of sight some 40m away; adjacent are a few farm buildings mostly used for storage. The owners, who speak some English, live here all year round and they will welcome all visitors. Local places of interest include the upper Lot with its picturesque riverside villages and scenic gorges of the Truyère, splendid Conques and its 11th/12th-century abbatiale, the Monts du Cantal beyond Aurillac and high plateaux of Aubrac. An appealing traditional house with spacious, interior in lovely hilly countryside. Featured by VFB since 1999.
Accommodation
Ground floor access from garden into corridor (down 2 steps) with stairs to first floor and doors to:
· Bedroom 1 (4m15 x 3m50) with 2 single beds (1m). Tiled floor. French window to garden
· Utility room with washing machine
· Shower room with shower. Tiled floor
· Separate wc
First floor access via 12 exterior steps (some a little worn) or from ground floor to:
· Living/dining room (5m40 x 6m) with kitchen area with electric oven and hob (4 rings), microwave, fridge with small freezer compartment, dishwasher, glazed fireplace, mobile barbecue, flat-screen televison, WIFI, DVD player. Tiled floor. Steep stairs to second floor and stairs to ground floor (low beam).
Second floor:steep stairs to landing with sofa bed (sleeps 1), doors to:
· Bedroom 2 (3m50 x 2m15, 1 step up) with 1 double bed (1m60). Sloping ceiling (low in places), parquet floor
· Bathroom with bath and shower attachment. Tiled floor. Sloping ceiling (low on one side)
· Separate wc (half step down)
Gas for cooking included – Electricity not included (electric heaters in every room) – Bed linen included, household linen available. Cot, highchair and baby bath available.
Where household linen is available, payment should be made direct to the owner (one set will cost 20€ for two people and each additional person pays 5€).
Breakage Deposit: 100€ Sleeps: 4/5 + baby MAXIMUM
Note 1: Not entirely suitable for young children because of gaps in balustrade.
Note 2: Wi-Fi access available.
Note 3: There is a ‘taxe de séjour’ at this property of 0,70€ per person per day payable directly to the owner (excludes children under 13).
Comments
“A big thank you to M and Mme Puech for their unobtrusive presence but knowing they are there if we need them.” “A special thanks to VFB who, after 20 years of holidaying with them, still come up with the goods!” “Lovely setting and lovely area...the house is very well-equipped.”
Description updated January 2011
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