Lo Torrilh Secadouiro
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The house
Lo Torrilh Secadouiro is a tower spread over three floors and is ideally suited for two adults. If desired, a child (on request cot available in parents' bedroom); and possibly instead of the cot a larger futon mattress for a third person can be arranged. The tower has a private driveway with parking. Around the tower are large terraces and meadows where you can relax. The Secadouiro is a former oven tower where chestnuts were dried and bread was baked. The Secadouiro has been resurrected on its old foundations and rebuilt with original and authentic materials, sturdy wooden beams, solid granite stone walls and a roof of hand beaten slate. The tower is romantic and cosy and is tastefully furnished with all comforts.
Downstairs you will find the kitchen with dining table and the bathroom with shower and toilet. The floor and wall tiles are handmade and painted and come from the region; already in Roman times, terracotta objects were made here. The tiles with the sturdy wood create a characteristic atmosphere. On the first floor you will find a cosy sitting area, an extra dining or working table and a small wood stove that provides cosy warmth in the cold months. Here you will also find two doors to the balcony with a beautiful view over the Aveyron valley. On the second floor you will find the bedroom with a comfortable bed of 170x200; on request two single beds can be arranged instead of the double bed. And if necessary, a cot or an extra futon mattress can be added. The beds have excellent innerspring mattresses and duvets.
Our swimming pool is magnificently situated at the foot of the tower and is a modern electrolysis pool of 13 x 6 metres; this is very kind to the eyes and skin and without the irritations as with a traditional chlorine pool. Around the pool are large terraces with loungers and parasols and a large roof under which you can eat, read and play games. In the hammocks you can take a siesta to be fit again for the evening. By the pool is also a barbecue and a pizza oven that can be used.
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Facilities
- Independent
- No smoking
- Ecological
- Washing machine
- Vegetable garden
- Cot
- TV
- Internet
- Fireplace
- With swimming pool
Surroundings
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Our estate La Bòria de Salères lies hidden in the hilly foothills of the Massif Central, between the villages Brandonnet and Maleville. There, on a hill, you will find our magnificently restored farmhouse with outbuildings from the 18th century. Two outbuildings have been resurrected on the old foundations and built into cosy gites, "L'Ostaladon Fenial" and "Lo Torrilh Secadouiro", which can be rented together or separately. The estate is wonderfully isolated on a dead-end road at an altitude of about 550 m., therefore the nights are almost never hot and the daytime is a few degrees cooler than down in the valley. Our guests praise the peace and quiet on the estate and the countless stars in the sky at night...
The farmhouse and the gites are situated together with the swimming pool, the barn and the stone oven on a hill with a truly magnificent view over the Aveyron valley! This together with the total silence makes that you automatically go back three gears in your pace of life... Doucement, ça va loin...' they say here.
For the children there is a table tennis table, air hockey and football table in the barn, and around the pool there is a trampoline, a swing and hammocks. The grounds offer enough space for ball games, blackberry picking and in the gite there are games, toys, comic books and DVDs.
When wood is searched for, it is fun to make a big campfire in the evening. Swimming under the beautiful starry sky is also one of the possibilities. During the high season the owner is present to welcome you and show you around. Baking your own pizza and bread in the stone oven is a real treat.
- Rural
- Hilly
Reviews
Mélanie from Nancy, France,
Nous avons passé un séjour inoubliable dans la tour du gîte de José et Marielle. Nos hôtes ont été formidables et d'une grande gentillesse, nous accueillant avec chaleur et bienveillance. C'est un lieu d'exception qui existe grâce à la passion de ce couple amoureux de leur région.
Le gîte est décoré avec goût, alliant charme et confort. Toutes les commodités sont présentes, rendant notre séjour des plus agréables. La piscine est vraiment exceptionnelle, offrant de grands moments de joie et d'amusement, tant pour les petits que pour les grands. Nous recommandons vivement ce lieu unique à tous ceux qui cherchent à vivre une expérience authentique et reposante. Merci encore à José et Marielle pour leur accueil et leur générosité. Nous reviendrons avec grand plaisir !
Mathijs Weber from Grimbergen,
Het was een perfecte vakantie, heerlijk rustige lokatie, prachtige omgeving en José was een uitermate goede gastheer. Telkens stond hij klaar met goed advies voor uitstapjes, restaurants en leuke activiteiten. Het huisje is erg charmant; heel proper en goed uitgerust. Een prachtig en perfect onderhouden zwembad voor de deur maakt het een onvergetelijke plek. Zeker voor herhaling vatbaar. José bakt bovendien verrukkelijke pizza’s!! 🍕
Joyce from Halle,
Mijn zus en ik hadden een heerlijke week in dit zeer leuk huisje! Het huisje zelf heeft alle voorzieningen die je nodig hebt en is zeer netjes en proper. Zeker een meerwarde is dat je ook buiten een barbecue en een pizza oven hebt. Het zwembad is echt voor de deur en super netjes, proper,...
José heeft ons zeer hartelijk ontvangen - beter kan niet! Hij geeft nuttige tips, leuke tripjes, de marktjes in de buurt,... We voelden ons hier meteen thuis.
Wij komen hier zeker nog eens terug!
Restaurants, food & wine
In the area of gastronomy, everything is possible; there are two beautiful wine regions in the vicinity and there are many local dishes. From time immemorial, the region has played a significant role in French cuisine. And what is more fun than to have lunch or dinner in a local restaurant and enjoy under the trees all the delicious things the region has to offer. In the summer months, there is a village festival going on almost every day and it is great to eat and dance in a relaxed atmosphere. It is also possible that during your stay there will be a party at Salères, sometimes we hold our village festival there and then you are cordially invited. In the cottages you will find a list of the restaurants in the region and the vineyards that we keep as "purveyors".
Activities
In the vicinity of Salères there is plenty to do and see or experience. For example, the beautiful bastide city of Villefranche de Rouergue; Najac with its imposing castle and picturesque village on the hilltop; Peyrusse Le Roc, an important but bygone city of the Middle Ages; Rodez with its impressive cathedral and the brand new Soulages museum; Conques on the pilgrim's route; the beautiful Albi with its immense cathedral-burcht and the wonderful Toulouse-Lautrec museum; and so on. In the region you will also find many picturesque villages where time seems to stand still, you will find castles and fortresses and very nice markets where local farmers still sell their products. In the summer months, there is a village festival almost every day in the area; you can enjoy delicious food and a good glass of wine in a pleasant atmosphere. In the direct surroundings there are several possibilities for walking from Salères, you can swim in the river Aveyron or canoe down the river. The experienced cyclist can make beautiful bike rides through the hilly landscape and horse riders can make beautiful trips with horses. But you can also relax in the house and around the swimming pool or on one of the terraces with a nice glass of wine, enjoying the peace, the view, a good book and of course the good life...
In short, your stay at Salères can be enriched culturally or you can go out into nature and enjoy all the beauty that the region has to offer.
- Bicycle
- Near hiking trails
- Near ATB trails
- Near riding
- Fishing
Further remarks
Unfortunately, there is no bakery in our own village, but the restaurant is open and easy to reach on foot through the woods. At about 7 km. lies the village Lanuéjouls where you will find two bakeries, a butcher, pharmacy, some shops and a supermarket. At 13 km is the beautiful town of Villefranche de Rouergue, where you will find everything and there are two hypermarchés where you can get everything. Villefranche also has a railway station with connections to Toulouse or Paris (via Brive). Rodez airport has regular connections to Paris, Brussels, London and Dublin. The airport of Toulouse has 3x daily flights to Amsterdam.
On the Salères estate you will also find the second gite: L'Ostaladon Fenial, which was once the old hay barn that has been rebuilt and is now suitable for occupancy by up to 5 people. It is a cosy and atmospheric gite of approx. 80 m2 divided over 2 floors; for more information check the website of gites.nl and search for "L'Ostaladon Fenial". Both gites can be rented together for max. 7 persons, ask for the possibilities. The combination is ideal for a family that wants to go on holiday with (grand)parents but where each wants to keep its own privacy. The gites are about 90m apart.
There is a washing machine in the barn. Outside are a barbecue and a fireplace. If desired, a cot, highchair, baby bath and other equipment for small children or babies can be arranged. Furthermore, a DVD player (and a cabinet with films on DVD) are available. We do not have Wi-Fi but the mobile networks are very good in 4G for internet and telephony.
For completeness' sake, the swimming pool and its facilities are shared with the guests of the cottage "L'Ostaladon Fenial" and the owner. We also want to mention that the electronic control of the pool is located (shielded) in Lo Torrilh Secadouiro. It may happen that an intervention (on/off, control, error message) by the owner is necessary; in that case we consult with you to make this possible.
Your hosts are Mariëlle and José, they are Dutch and also speak French, English, German and Spanish. They will give you a warm welcome at Salères and are ready to give you all kinds of tips for day trips or visits.
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Additional price info and offers
The rental week always runs from Saturday 17:00 to Saturday 09:00. The rental price includes the consumption of electricity and water and taxes are also included. The rental price also includes the use of bed linen and towels, all linen is provided at no extra cost. The final cleaning fee is compulsory. Pets are unfortunately not welcome, due to allergies and hygiene.
The down payment upon booking is 50% of the rent. The remaining 50% and the deposit must be paid into our account eight weeks before arrival. The deposit will be refunded to you after your holiday if there are no issues to be settled with the deposit, such as damage caused to the house, furnishings or facilities during your holiday.
Price includes
Towels, Bed linen
Price exclusive
- Safety deposit € 300.00
- Cleaning fee (compulsory) € 100.00