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Idyllic Country House with secure pool, panoramic views

Idyllic Country House with secure pool, panoramic views

English country garden in France.
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A hidden gem in the Spring countryside.
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Overview of Idyllic Country House with secure pool, panoramic views

Reviews
10 out of 10 Exceptional
4 bedrooms2+ bathroomsSleeps 7212 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Kitchen
  • Washer
  • Dryer
  • Outdoor space
  • Barbecue grill

Explore the area

Map
Lunac, Occitanie
  • Popular LocationGorges de l'Aveyron14 min drive
  • Popular LocationChateau de Najac18 min drive
  • Popular LocationChateau Belcastel42 min drive
  • AirportRodez (RDZ-Marcillac)58 min drive

Rooms & beds

4 bedrooms (sleeps 7)

Bedroom 1

Bedroom 2

Bedroom 3

Bedroom 4

2 bathrooms, 1 half bathroom

Bathroom 1

Toilet

Bathroom 2

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 3

Bathtub or shower · Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Garden
Dining Area

About this property

Idyllic Country House with secure pool, panoramic views

Summary
This beautiful stone country house, built in the 1800s, has been tastefully renovated in recent years. It is set in picturesque countryside, in the heart of the Aveyron, and offers perfect peace and seclusion. The ideal retreat for families and groups, this 4 bedroomed property sleeps up to 7 people.

• Open fireplace, with wood burning stove
• Dishwasher, microwave, washing machine
• Smart TV and Broadband/WiFi
• BBQ and outdoor dining area
• Heated swimming pool and sunbathing terrace (Open from 1st June to 1st October)
• Travel cot and high chair
• Children/teenager’s attic snug and outdoor table tennis

Description
The main house has a beautiful spacious entrance lounge/dining room, adjacent to a large and traditional fully equipped kitchen. An impressive polished stone staircase leads to a bright, relaxing lounge area with open fireplace and a wood burning stove, offering spectacular views of open countryside. The upper floor includes 3 bedrooms, a king bedroom with ensuite shower, a family room, a twin bedroom and a good sized family bathroom. There is also a further staircase leading to a large attic room, with two double sofa beds to accommodate extra guests.
The property also benefits from a stunning heated 10m x 5m swimming pool, with its own sunbathing terrace, offering panoramic views of the surrounding countryside. A well-kept English country garden and pond add to the natural beauty of the property.
The house is approached down a country lane which ends at the property. It is situated in peaceful countryside, secluded, but not isolated being only 2 minutes from Lunac which has a post office, bar and bakery, and 6 mins from the busy village of La Fouillade with its impressive retail park (comprising a large supermarket, pharmacy, doctors, garden centre, DIY store, bakery, butchers, hairdressers and florist.). It is 20 mins to Villefranche de Rouergue which has a wonderful weekly market.

The historic town of Najac, listed as one of the top 10 most beautiful villages in France is 15mins away, and has a railway station with frequent connections to Toulouse and the North. Rodez airport can be reached in 1hr and Toulouse airport in 1hr 45 mins.

If further accommodation is required, the adjacent gite can be booked at an additional cost, which sleeps 4 adults and children. Further details of the gite can be found on this website.

PLEASE NOTE, WHATEVER ACCOMMODATION YOU CHOOSE TO BOOK, ANOTHER GROUP OF GUESTS WILL NOT BE ABLE TO BOOK IN THE SAME TIME PERIOD, GIVING YOU EXCLUSIVE ACCESS TO THE POOL AND GROUNDS

Property manager

Ray and Gillian Ingles

Languages

English, French

Amenities

Pool
Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Outdoor space
Barbecue grill
Exterior
Maison Individuelle Avec Parc Clos
Pet-friendly
8.0 out of 10, (1 review)
Maison Individuelle Avec Parc Clos

House Rules

Check in after 5:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 23
Check out before 10:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0-17

Events

No events allowed

Pets

No pets allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Damage and incidentals

You will be responsible for any damage to the rental property caused by you or your party during your stay.

Important information

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit, and a deadbolt lock

We should mention

Cash transactions at this property cannot exceed EUR 1000, due to national regulations; for further details, please contact the property using information in the booking confirmation
A car is recommended for transportation to and from this property

About the area

La Fouillade

Located in La Fouillade, this vacation home is in a rural area and on a river. Chateau de Najac and Monastery of Chartreuse Saint-Sauveur are local landmarks, and some of the area's activities can be experienced at Castan Distillery and Domaine de Cant'alauze. Traveling with kids? Consider Garden of Paradise and Cap'Découverte. Discover the area's water adventures with swimming nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with cycling, hiking/biking trails, and horse riding.
Map
Lunac, Occitanie

What's nearby

  • Gorges de l'Aveyron - 14 min drive
  • Chateau de Najac - 18 min drive
  • Notre Dame de Villefranche-de-Rouergue - 20 min drive
  • Chateau Belcastel - 42 min drive
  • Toulouse-Lautrec Museum - 54 min drive

Getting around

  • Najac Station - 24 min drive
  • Rodez (RDZ-Marcillac) - 59 min drive

Restaurants

  • La Salamandre - 13 min drive
  • Château de Longcol - 15 min drive
  • Bar de la Plage - 13 min drive
  • Relais Mont le Viaur - 11 min drive
  • La Crêperie du Chateau - 14 min drive

Reviews

10

Exceptional

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8.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

R K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful and comfortable country home
We had a wonderful stay at La Fouillade. The home was spacious, beautifully decorated and comfortable. The property and surroundings were beautiful. We would day-trip to various places in the region, then return to the house for dinner, relaxation and sleep. We had a wonderful stay. A true vacation!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Loveday J.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
A peaceful haven in the middle of the French Countryside
La Braguèse is a gorgeous tastefully renovated old stone house in the middle of a secluded valley. The pool area and games room were great for the children. There are several interesting villages and towns to visit nearby. You definitely need a car to access local facilities which are only a short drive away. We only stayed for a week flying into and hiring a car from Rodez and although it was during a pandemic we felt very safe and managed to relax and thoroughly enjoyed our holiday. Thanks to the owners and caretaker who were very responsive and helpful
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2020

10/10 Excellent

Olivier A.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Très bon sejour
Belle maison bien équipée. Vue splendide, propriétaires et gardiens très disponibles. Piscine très agréable. Villefranche-de-Rouergue est une petite ville mignonne à proximité. Un excellent séjour que je referai avec plaisir

10/10 Excellent

Capucine P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Très bon séjour
Maison avec une très belle vue, en pleine campagne. Agréable Les enfants ont appréciés tous les jeux mis à disposition
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2020

10/10 Excellent

Ray I.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Just Fantastic
What a fantastic stay at La Braguese! We arrived at the house after a stress-free drive from Toulouse airport. Driving down the drive, the views were incredible. All of the instructions left by the owners made it very easy. The house is beautiful and very picturesque. We never got bored of looking out and taking in the fresh air. Gill and Ray the owners were very responsive to any questions we had when arriving and gave us plenty of recommendations. When going to restaurants, we booked two taxis from the guest book which was fantastic.. they were so reliable and helpful. We definitely recommend L’Univers for dinner. No-one in the group spoke very good French so the menu was a surprise but a delicious surprise. The kitchen in the house was fantastic for making big dinners and breakfast in the morning with enough space for all 8 of us to cook together comfortably. The pool was fresh as it was September but that didn’t stop us playing a bit of volley ball. Everything is well thought out with plastic glasses at the ready to enjoy a drink down by the pool. When it did start to drizzle with rain, we were able to enjoy a mini tournament of Darts in the games room. Table tennis was also great fun..be careful not to hit it too hard as you’ll have to run down the hill! All in all, what a fantastic weekend, we are already talking about booking back next year. A great reunion for us all to spend together in a beautiful French country house. Couldn’t recommend this place enough, it’s so peaceful and relaxing but with plenty to do. Could have easily stayed another few days…we had so much fun in the house, we didn’t get to explore France enough…so I guess that means we will have no option but to stay again!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2019

About the host

Hosted by Ray and Gillian Ingles

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As enthusiastic short and long distance travellers, my wife and I hugely appreciate staying in stylish, comfortable and clean accommodation, and so have high expectations of ourselves as hosts and seek to maintain high standards in our own properties.

We both love skiing, walking, dining out with friends and family, watching films, going to music concerts and getting involved at our local church.

Our life motto: be grateful for the blessings you have and treat others as you would want to be treated.

Why they chose this property

I have always loved France, having been brought up by parents who owned a property in Provence for many years. My love of the country, the culture and the language led me to want a place in France of my own, and that dream became a reality last year, when my husband and I discovered the Aveyron. We quickly grew to love this largely unknown, unspoilt, uncomplicated region. Truly beautiful, truly French.
If you, like us, enjoy retreating to a place of complete peace, tranquility and privacy, a place where you can truly rest and recharge your batteries, then La Braguese is the place for you. Abounding in the beauty of nature, with eagles soaring overhead, deer bounding through the adjacent fields, cows mooing in the distance and owls hooting as you fall asleep gazing at starry skies, La Braguese is a heavenly escape from it all.

What makes this property unique

We love the fact that you have the best of both worlds here; you can enjoy moments of complete peace and privacy or, within a short drive, get involved with local village events or visit local attractions and sample the local food and wine that the wide variety of restaurants in the area have to offer. We also love the fact that the property is within easy reach (5 min drive) of a large supermarket and retail park, ideal when you just fancy another bottle of wine to go with your BBQ meal!

Languages:

English, French
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