La Belle Maison
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The house
La Belle Maison is situated in Estaing a classified "L'un des Plus Beaux Villages De France". A medieval village and stop over point for Pilgrims en route to St Jacques de Compostelle in northern Spain. The village has a charming atmosphere and with good restaurants, friendly bars, coffee lounges, bakery, grocery store and a municipal swimming pool, it is definitely the place to holiday so that your cares just float away. The Townhouse will be ready for your arrival but your privacy is respected and unless help is required you will be left alone to enjoy and explore.
Guests have exclusive access to the townhouse with all its modern facilities, amenities and comforts making it a 'home away from home'. The wonderful sun drenched private courtyard, just off the kitchen, is perfect for enjoying alfresco dining.
The house has two bedrooms, one with a Queen sized bed and the second bedroom which can be configured for two single beds or a King size bed. The main bathroom which has a large bath as well as a shower room is on the bedroom level but there is also a powder room on the living, kitchen level.
The house is centrally heated, has unlimited internet access and satellite TV. There is a DVD and CD player along with many DVD's and CD's for your pleasure.
Estaing enjoys a near mediterranean climate. Summers are warm and dry with occasional rain and thunderstorms.
Registration code
(MS)
Facilities
- Independent
- No smoking
- Local contact
- Adults only
- Dishwasher
- Washing machine
- Tumble dryer
- Iron
- Fenced garden
- TV
- Internet
- Fireplace
- Hair dryer
- Bath
Surroundings
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Estaing, nestled in the heart of the picturesque Vallée du Lot is in the north of the department (or county) known as Aveyron which is one of eight in the Midi-Pyrenees. At Entraygues sur Truyère the river Truyère tumbles out of the Auvergne and joins the river Lot.
Sheltered by the northern and easterly aspects of the Auvergne and Aubrac mountains, part of the Central massif, we enjoy a Mediterranean style climate with early spring, long summers, late autumns and consequently short winters. With the nearest Auto route 96 kilometres away and the nearest railway line 48 kilometres little has changed over the years and the Vallée du Lot remains a haven of peace and tranquillity.
- Rural
- Hilly
- Meadows and woodland
- In or near a village
- In or near a town
- Near swimming water
Reviews
Monique de Wit from Tilburg,
Wij hebben genoten van ‘la belle maison’ in het mooie dorp Estaing! Het huis is erg ruim, smaakvol en comfortabel ingericht. Aan alles is gedacht. De goede informatie over het huis en de omgeving is uitgebreid en goed gedocumenteerd. Het dorp Estaing is sfeervol en de bewoners zijn vriendelijk. Tip: ga vooral een keer eten bij ‘chez mon père’! Monique & Wim
Annemiek Zwartkruis from Arnhem,
Vandaag sluiten we een heerlijk verblijf in het sfeervolle la belle maison af. We hebben genoten van het huis, de gemoedelijkheid in het dorp, de vriendelijkheid van de plaatselijke middenstand, het buurvrouwtje van wie we groenten uit de moestuin kregen. We hadden prachtig weer en bijna alle dagen wel afgerond met een frisse duik in het mooie zwembad aan de rivier in het dorp.
De keuken in het huis is goed gevuld en van alle gemakken voorzien, we hebben avonden lekker gekookt, van alles uit de streek. Op dagen na fiets- of wandeltochten gaf het prachtige bad of de luxe douche ontspanning voor het lijf. Onze fietsen konden we goed wegzetten in de garage en alles in huis was schoon en werkte prima, we hebben geen enkele zorg gehad.
Espalion, Rodez, Bazouls waren mooie plekken om te bezoeken, met bijzondere natuur en/of cultuur waaronder leuke markten met typische streekproducten. De kanotochten vanuit Entraygues zijn een aanrader!
Dank Christine voor de prettige afstemming, het waren fijne zomerweken hier!Comment from Christine
We are so pleased that you chose our property and had such a lovely holiday. Thank you also for your gift and the lovely comments you wrote in our guest books. Very best wishes Christine & Paul
Restaurants, food & wine
Other than the local Michelin starred Restaurants all others have menus starting from 15 euros. We have a list of recommended restaurants in the manual at the cottage.
Activities
ACTIVITIES
Sporting activities are well catered for.
Here in cleaner and less crowded surroundings, rivers and lakes provide all that can be offered on the coast, whether it is swimming, wind surfing, sailing, canoeing rafting or fishing.
Walking paths are excellent with many well marked paths crossing all types of terrain from hills and mountains over 2000ft, through to deep river gorges.
There are tennis courts in every village, good horse riding establishments and golf courses .
There are also ski resorts about an hour away in the Aubrac and Cantal.
SKIING at Le Lioran
The resort at Le Lioran is not very large but a delight for families and those who want to ski more cheaply without too much commercialism.
GOLF
The golf course at Mezeyrac is considered to be one of the prettiest 9 hole courses in France and well worth a visit. Clubs can be hired on the course and there is an excellent restaurant providing lunch and evening meals.
HORSE RIDING
The local favourite riding establishment provide nags which are fit, clean and alert and can walk, trot, canter or gallop hopefully at your command, around some of the most beautiful almost mountainous region with fantastically dramatic views.
FISHING
Both the Truyère and the Lot provide excellent fishing either from a boat, the river bank or standing in water up to your waist. Fishing permits are available locally and rods can be hired. Quite large fish are there for the netting (or so they say!).
CANOEING
If you like the water this is a lovely day out. Rent a canoe at Entraygues and drift or paddle 10 or 20kms down the beautiful Lot river through beautiful gorges abundant with wild life. Stop off for a breather and a picnic on one of the sandy beaches along the river and then continue to enjoy the gentle excitement of a run down the rapids.
You will be transported back up the river to the original dropping-in point, by the owners of the hire shop.
SAILING and WIND SURFING
Many lakes glisten in the sun beneath a knuckle of hill and mountain tops. Some are quite long (up to seven miles) and have sailing facilities upon them. Lazying about on a boat in the lakes is hugely popular.
WALKING
All around are well maintained, very quiet footpaths which criss-cross the valleys and climb up to 2000ft above the rivers. Walk to the top or bottom of a 1500ft water fall or just down to the town - in the fresh clear air its always pleasantly tranquil
OR
If you prefer a drive out, visit the bustling town of Millau, the splendid Tarn Gorges and view the world's largest work of art - the Millau Viaduct - the highest bridge crossing in the world.- Breath Taking!
We have provided a picnic hamper to make exploring simpler and just that little more convenient.
- Near hiking trails
- Near riding
- Fishing
- Water sports
- Cross-country skiing
Further remarks
Events
When booking our property we suggest you take into account the wonderful festivals which take place in Estaing and surrounds!
"La Saint-Fleuret Procession" Date: First Sunday in July
This is a historical and religious parade with costumes dating from 11th century.
Night Markets
Date: Friday evenings - July & August
"La Nuit Lumiere" - Date: Mid August Time: 8:00pm
If you are in the region around the middle of August try not to miss the 'la nuit lumiere' when all the village and the bridge are lit by candlelight and later there is a wonderful firework display in the village.
"Les Medieval Festival" - Date: Second Weekend in September
The whole village of Estaing is transported back to medieval times for a whole weekend in September.
Here in the 13th century, the medieval market abounds with local produce, artisans display their works, and groups of Troubadours liven up the streets with their juggling and traditional music. There’s a banquet on Saturday evening. And the winner of the Tristan challenge will be dubbed knight under the watchful eye of the Estagnols in period costume.
Hire a costume and live the medieval life every second weekend in September.
Additional price info and offers
Price includes
Cleaning fee, Towels, Bed linen