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The northern end of the valley of the Lot River is a charming, peaceful and beautiful hidden part of France. This lush region is completely unspoiled with its mountains, rivers, streams and rolling countryside dotted with medieval villages, stone houses and farms.
One way of getting to know the region — and its wines — is by renting one of three charming 200+ year-old restored cottages nestled on the hillsides near the Lot River. All of the self-catering cottages, known as “Sweet French Cottages,” offer beautiful interiors, lovely views and wonderful ambiance.
The cottages are located in the area that boasts 10 of “The Most Beautiful Villages in France,” more than any other region so you can just imagine how beautiful it is! Many historic sites, castles, forests, walking paths, hiking trails, wine tasting, wonderful restaurants, horseback riding, kayaking, canoeing and golf, or just sit and enjoy the views! The medieval riverside village of Entraygues-sur-Truyere offers full services and is only 3 km away.
The region is home to two boutique wine appellations of the Southwest - Marcillac AOC and Entraygues-et-Fel VDQS.
For activities, festivals and places to eat in the area, please read our article on “Le Weekend in….Entraygues
The three cottages are newly renovated to a high standard by the owner-designer, and are fully outfitted for self catering. Each has beautiful, comfortable interiors with antiques and quality furnishings. Many original features including stone exteriors, slate roofs, exposed wood beams, fireplaces, handmade terracotta tile floors or pine floors. La Gourdinerie has British and French satellite TV, and L’Ecole Ancienne has British satellite TV (there is no satellite TV at La Maisonette; however, there is a DVD player). All cottages have TV with DVD players, stereo with CD players and a selection of DVDs, CDs and books.
La Gourdinerie
La Gourdinerie is a sunny, south facing enchanting cottage that was previously a wine-producing house, that accommodates up to 5 guests with two double bedrooms and a single bedroom and two bathrooms. This cottage offers total privacy, secluded swimming pool, balcony, log-burning stove, large stone terrace and breathtaking river and valley views. La Gourdinerie features a new kitchen with old world style and all modern conveniences, hand plastered walls, handmade clay floor tiles, exposed wood beams and a washing machine. La Gourdinerie is a nature lover’s paradise…binoculars are essential. The sound of the river is always present and you truly feel part of nature on this 4-acre property. Pets welcome at this property!
La Maisonette is situated just above the Lot River on a 10-acre bird refuge with walking paths and a stream. The cottage’s stone terrace offers tranquility with the sound of the stream below and delightful river and mountain views, an outdoor shower and an organic vegetable/herb garden just below the terrace. This cottage for two features old world charm including exposed interior stone walls and wood beams, high ceilings in the living room and bedroom and a roll-top bathtub with claw feet in the spacious bathroom. La Maisonette also includes a log-burning stove, a queen-size bed and large new kitchen with all modern conveniences. This cottage also features central heating, washing machine and dryer, and Wi-Fi.
L'Ecole Ancienne
L’Ecole Ancienne, formerly an ancient schoolhouse for the hamlet, is a romantic getaway for two with one double bedroom with an ensuite bathroom. This cottage is also situated on the the 10-acre bird refuge and features a wooden terrace where you can hear the stream below and enjoy the mountain views. The ancient schoolhouse features a beautiful stone fireplace with a log-burning stove, original wood floors, hand-plastered walls and new retro kitchen and bathroom. L’Ecole Ancienne also includes central heating, washing machine and dryer, and Wi-Fi.
La Maisonette and L’Ecole Ancienne are located on the same 10-acre property and can be rented simultaneously for couples who would like to holiday together but would prefer their own private cottage. Please inquire about special rates for renting both cottages at once.
For more information and to book, use the Enquiry Form at the bottom of the page or view the owner’s website at: www.sweetfrenchcottages.com.
For more info on the region see: www.tourisme-aveyron.com
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