Holiday 18th C Country House close to Villefranche de Rouergue between Lot Valley/Aveyron Gorges, France. Landscaped Gardens and large pool. Les Fontaines Country House comprises 3 Bedrooms, Sleeps 6
Beautiful Aveyron House with Pool and Landscaped Gardens, Nr Villefranche de Rouergue, France
Within easy reach of the Lot Valley and Aveyron Gorges, Les Fontaines is just 10 minutes walk from the local village of Martiel and 10 mins. drive from Villefranche de Rouergue. The luxury accommodation, comprises of an 18th Century Country House & Cottage, and is set in a tranquil location on the edge of a peaceful hamlet. Les Fontaines is the perfect spot to relax and unwind as it is set amongst two acres of woodland and superb countryside.
Inside the luxury self contained house, guests will find a lounge, dining room, kitchen, utility room, and 3 double bedrooms - two of which have their own en-suite bathrooms, and a separate family sized bathroom. WiFi internet access is available throughout the house.
Outside you can enjoy the patio area with BBQ and dining table and chairs, and the newly built Garden Room, both of which overlook the beautiful landscaped gardens. Guests have shared access to the 12 x 6m swimming pool.
Please note that Les Fontaines is strictly a no smoking zone. Well behaved children are welcome in the cottage but, unfortunately the house isn't suitable for small children. We are very sorry but we cannot allow pets at either the house or the cottage.
2 adult mountain bikes are available at the property free of charge to our guest. These are for shared use between both properties and are a great way to explore the local area.
The local village is approximately 10 minutes walk from the property and the nearest town. Villefranche de Rouergue is approximately 10 minutes drive away. In the local village of Martiel you will find all the usual amenities, corner shop, boulangerie, post office, hairdressers, church and tennis courts. There is also a lakeside bar/restaurant nearby.
For a wider choice of great bars, restaurants, supermarkets and banks the stunning medieval bastide town of Villefranche de Rouergue, which is now part of the prestigious group of Grand Sites of the Midi Pyrenees, is just 10 minutes drive away. It has a wonderful market in the centre of the town on Thursday mornings. There is also a fantastic Sunday morning market in the stunning town of St. Antonin Noble Val - both markets are a must visit during your holiday.
The nearest coastal beach is 2 hours 45 mins. drive away, on the Mediteranean coast. However, our guests can enjoy a sandy beach next to the river at St. Cirq Lapopie which is approx. 25 mins drive away.
Other places of interest include a number of medieval towns and places of outstanding beauty such as Cirq Lapopie, Najac, Belcastel, St. Antonin Noble Val, Figeac, the Lot and the Aveyron Gorges. The Millau viaduct (world's tallest bridge), Sarlat, Carcassonne, and Rocamadour are all popular places to visit when based at Les Fontaines.