La Bergerie au Bouyssou

Weekly prices from:
1595 EUR , 1306 GBP

	Sleeps 7 (6x adults, 1 x child under 8) +1-2 infants in three bedrooms, two of which are ensuite, plus a family bathroom
	The 12 x 6m saltwater system outdoor pool is alarmed (and mostly walled with a child deterrant handle on the gate). There are plently of pool toys and wide entry steps with shade ideal for sitting and splashing.
	A rendez-vous can be made for a Beautician/Therapist to visit the property for private treatments.
	A selection of books (baby and children's), bath toys, DVD's, board games, soft toys and general toys are available including a trunk full of Playmobil, castle, a dolls house and lots of books for the grown ups too.
	Outdoor play gear provided includes: large wooden pirate ship play centre, sandpit, giant chalk board, swings (+ baby swing), tee pee, slide, tree den, paddling pool/ball pit, play tents, goal posts and balls, badminton, boules and fancy dress.
	Children are welcome to help feed the chickens and collect the eggs. The guinea pigs are usually around for stroking.
	Free WiFi provided
	Available on request and free of charge 1 wooden cot, 1 travel cot, 2 wooden high chairs, stairgates top and bottom, baby bath, anti slip bath mat, baby bath seat, potty, toilet seat reducer, changing mat, Bumbo, bouncer chair, baby play mat/gym, play pen, baby monitors, bed guards, moses basket, toddler steps, toddler chair and table, baby/toddler carrier, three wheel 'all terrain' buggy, socket covers, night light, sterliser, hand blender, plastic crockery, cutlery and a Liquidiser.
	On site babysitting available on request, day and evening 9 euros per hour.
	: Daily cleaning is available on request (extra cost).
	A generous welcome pack is provided and a pre-arrival shopping service is offered for groceries & baby essentials. There is a 25 euro fee for this service. Morning bread delivery can be arranged if required. Free range eggs and organically grown vegetables are often available in season from the Le Bouyssou potager.
	There are a number of private garden areas and terraces, including a BBQ area with gas and Webber charcoal BBQs.

Overview

Families do not seem to be able to find enough superlatives to describe the fabulous times had at La Bergerie. 'Perfect', 'a Narnia for the children' and 'best family holiday ever' have been claimed by many, as cars pull away on the last day with sad faces and vows to return. Returning guest, Fi Glover (BBC Radio 4) summed it up recently when she wrote: "Perched high above the lush valleys of the Lot river lies Le Bouyssou, a gite so lovely that I almost don't want to tell you about it. The hilltop breeze charms the surface of the pool, the verbenas sway, a swallowtail butterfly wafts through. Everyone relaxes. We have visited with the same friends both years and one of the daily highlights is to eat on the terrace after the kids have gone to bed, looking at the starry, starry night and ...read more inside

Overview [continued]

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La Bergerie is an elegant stone barn conversion set in the tranquil grounds of 'Le Bouyssou', which is the British owner's country house estate. It has been restored with great care and combines original features with a stylish mix of contemporary and traditional furnishings, plus all the mod cons required for a relaxing break 'en famille', along with a useful list of baby and toddler gear (see grey box below). It is available year-round either as exclusive rental or, during winter, by the room as a B&B.

It is impossible not to relax here, with its wonderfully rural and scenic setting amongst woodland and fields with lovely valley views. When you have managed to roll out of your luxurious linen clad bed and change out of your fluffy robe to take on a day of R and R, simply step out of the door and walk in any direction for miles and encounter picturesque hamlets, watermills, wooded glades and total peace. Or discover 10 of France's, officially designated, most beautiful towns, all within an easy drive.

Le Bergerie offers spacious, high quality accommodation, with beautiful interiors, private terraces and gardens with a large natural salt water system swimming pool (alarmed). It sleeps seven (six adults, plus one child, plus one to two infant/s in cot/s) in three romantic bedrooms, two of which have glamorous antique king-size double beds and the third has pretty twins (can be converted to a super-king double). The two doubles, one with private decked terrace, boast ensuite shower rooms, whilst the third has use of the lovely main bathroom with its indulgent free standing roll top bath. Downstairs, the pretty French country-style kitchen boasts a range cooker, washing machine, tumble dryer, dish washer, large fridge freezer, coffee machine, toaster and all the equipment guests would expect and indeed dream of needing. A stable door from the kitchen leads to the dining room with an oak top table to seat eight comfortably, plus a CD player with a selection of CDs. A step from the dining room leads to the sitting room where guests find comfortable sofas, TV with UK satellite channels, DVD player with a selection of DVD's, a wood burning stove for cosy evenings during the cooler months and a desk with books, maps and guides. French windows lead out to a large covered external terrace with an impres ...

Local Knowledge

La Bergerie is ideally situated between delightful 13c bastide town of Villefranche de Rougergue and Figeac, regarded as ‘the finest small town in France’.The Aveyron region is home to ten of the officially designated ‘Most Beautiful Villages in France’, the highest concentration of any department of the country. The landscape is breathtaking and wildly varied (mountains, gorges, rolling ‘causses’, medieval villages, woodland abundant with the fruits of nature which find their way into the regions famous and satisfying cuisine – foie gras, confit de canard, aligot, tripoux...).

Market days at Villefranche and Figeac are not to be missed and the former has a handy tourist train from the main square offering an overview of the town's sights and history. The pretty land train is understandably popular with toddlers and young children. A little further afield, the charming town of St Antonin Noble Val was the setting for the film 'Charlotte Grey' and is crammed with pretty shops and bistros. It also offers canoeing and boating on the river.

Friendly British owner, Sarah, provides a handy guide to local attractions and restaurants in the welcome pack but is also on hand, if and when required for further advice or assistance.

Nearest Medical Services: Doctor and pharmacy 10 minutes drive, hospital 15 minutes drive

Getting There: Nearby airports include Rode ...

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