Villa FR5003

Villa in Auzits, South of France
Sleeps 8 · 4 bedrooms · 4 bathrooms · Property #404695

Cosmic Villas are delighted to present this 14th-century villa in Midi-Pyrénées lives and breathes history.

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Children welcome
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Private pool
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Villa overview

Accessed from a winding lane through a dairy farm, this charming retreat will take you to simpler times.

The original stone walls encase a rough-hewn kitchen, and the stairs in the tower testify to the years that have passed.

The rolling hills surrounding this idyllic villa can be viewed by climbing up past the tiny chapel to the lookout tower.

Full of nods to the past, every inch of this villa feels historical, with the medieval-style art on the walls and the antique sewing machine giving this villa its unique character.

Trees shade the stone patio, ideal for spending time in the sun.

Auzits is the nearest village (1km), and slightly further afield Firmi (7km) is where you will want to head for supplies.

The caverns at Peche-Merle are a definite trip looking for natural beauty.

If it’s a city you are looking for, Rodez (30km) is home to the local airport, and its fouace (a sweet bread) is a must-try.

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Interior
The manoir can sleep up to 8 guests in its four bedrooms, 3 of which have en-suite bathrooms. There are seven single beds and one double.

  • Ground Floor
    The ground floor has a fantastic high ceilinged entrance hall, comprising a large dining area at one end and the main sitting room at the other. There are some lovely examples of exposed stone walls and beautiful old wood beams. Intriguingly, there is a walk-in fireplace that you have to walk through to reach the modern kitchen, pantry, and utility room! The sitting room end of the main hall leads into a comfortable study/single bedroom with an en-suite bathroom.
    Just off the hall is the beautifully crafted spiral staircase that leads to the master bedroom on a mezzanine level decked out with beautifully crafted wood floors, two single beds, and an en-suite bathroom with its stone fireplace.

  • First Floor
    Continue up the spiral staircase to the first floor. You will find two further bedrooms, one double and one twin and another cosy study. A charming consecrated chapel (ideal for intimate wedding ceremonies) and another bathroom is attached to the study.

Take one more flight of stairs, and you will reach the old watchtower. Nowadays, this is a small room with a window boasting breathtaking views.

Outside Grounds
Access to the chateau is via a working dairy farm. The herd are taken to pastures nearby out of sight to graze by day. There are, however, two donkeys who call the property home. Their names are Paco and Rabanne, a mother and son who are both friendly and gregarious!

The sunset terrace overlooks the private swimming pool (10mx5m) and valley beyond. There is a wood/charcoal BBQ and an indoor raised chimney to make barbecues when the weather does not allow the outdoors. There is also a “big” “outdoor gas grill.

Rodez/Marcillac or Toulouse Airports are all nearby. In addition, there are farmer’s markets that sell produce and outdoor markets where you will find provençal fabric and gifts, herbs and spices, baskets, small pieces of furniture, pottery etc.

Boulangeries are found in Firmi, Cransac, St. Cyprien and St. Christophe le Vallon. Strangely, there are no shops in Auzits! However, fruit and vegetables, charcuterie, meat, cheeses, other basics and flowers are available in Firmi.

The nearest supermarket is Geant in Decazeville. Marcillac is the most immediate wine-producing region. However, you can find wine everywhere.

The nearest shopping is approximately 4 km away - about 7 minutes by car.

There are many options around the area, from village markets and shops to a supermarket just 15 minutes away - but it all has to be done by car.

Two well-known tourist attractions are the village of Belcastel, beautifully situated above the river, and Conques, which is also very picturesque, perched on a hill above the river Dourdou, grouped around the magnificent Romanesque church of Ste Foy.

Figeac, less than an hour away, is at the confluence of the Lot and Célé rivers and a pleasant old town to walk around.
The Célé flows between narrow limestone cliffs dotted with mills and little waterfalls and through a lovely valley.

Further afield, you’ll find Najac, which has a truly romantic setting high on a cliff that plummets straight down to the Aveyron river, where a single street of medieval houses leads to the keep of the great fortress castle.

Villefranche-de-Rouergue, a delightful 13th-century bastide with a central square, which, unusually, has a large church tower built into the square itself.

Beyond Villefranche de Rouergue, you can visit the Abbey of Loc-Dieu, near Martiel, in a region with many dolmens. The small city of Millau is the site for the world’s tallest bridge, the viaduct de Millau, opened by President Chirac in December 2004. Between Entraygues and Estaing are some of the loveliest rivers stretches in France.

There are numerous places to walk or cycle through quiet country lanes and wild, unspoiled countryside. You can water ski on the Lot river at Cajarc or hire canoe/kayaks at bases on the Lot or the beautiful Célé river and find places to swim and picnic. There is a small lake within a short drive for those who like to fish.

The Peche-Merle cave is a beautiful grotto near Cabaretes with marvellous cave paintings. Further west is St Cirq-la-Popie, an old village high above the left bank of the Lot with narrow streets that climb up to the ancient château and church, where the view is dizzying.

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Rooms and beds
Bedroom 1
1 double bed
Bedroom 2
2 single beds
Bedroom 3
1 double bed
Bedroom 4
2 single beds
Facilities
4 bathrooms
WiFi
Air conditioning
Private pool
Children's pool area
Private garden
TV
Open fire
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Location
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Recommended - Some shops, bars and restaurants are within a 15 minute walk
Nearby places
Nearest supermarket 1km
Nearest bar 2km
Nearest restaurant 1km
Rodez-Marcillac Airport 22km
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Access
Check in: 16:30 - 00:00
Check out: 10:00
Suitability
Children welcome
No smoking
No parties or events
No pets
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