Le Pigeonnier de Salesses | Self-catering house in Aveyron | Alastair Sawday's Special Places to Stay

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Le Pigeonnier de Salesses - Self-catering house in Aveyron

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Salesses, 12270 Najac, Aveyron
Midi - Pyrénées, Francia

Gill Higgins

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+44 (0)1798343126(landline)

+44 (0)7957 351458(mobile)

Nestled in a quiet wooded enclave with views to Najac’s medieval castle, a convivial country house and pool for families and friends

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Greenery scampers up the walls of the three-storey stone house with its pretty dovecote. Terraced gardens and woodland encircle it: figs and plums, a duck pond, fragrant rosemary and mint. You can dip in the large pool, laze under a parasol, and barbecue under a honeysuckle-strewn canopy – don’t worry about breaking the silence, your only neighbours are deer. Light and airy with splashes of Provençal blue, the shabby-chic living area has a ceramic wood stove to snuggle by, angled lamps, and a gramophone and film projector in place of a TV. You can knock up a feast in the oak-lined kitchen and dine together on one of several terraces. Candles and monogrammed linen add a creative touch to the two simple bedrooms, and there’s space to squeeze more in with two single beds; one in a bedroom, the other on the landing. The hilltop village of Najac and its castle, lit up spectacularly at night, is a 30-minute stroll. The river Aveyron offers swimming, fishing and canoeing, and there are VTT routes and horse-riding nearby. A creative spot to enjoy solitude and silence – or simple fun with family and friends.


Caratteristiche
Limited mobility
At least one bedroom & bathroom accessible without steps.
Children welcome
Suitable for guests with children aged 3 and over.
No smoking
Smoking not permitted anywhere in the property.
Credit cards
Credit or debit card payment accepted.
English spoken
Host speaks English, whether perfectly or not.
Public transport
Within 10 miles of a bus/train station.
Swimming pool
On the premises.
Attrezzature

Electricity included

Open fire / woodburner

Microwave oven

Central heating

Mobile reception

Television

Barbecue

Dishwasher

Cooked meals available

Washing machine

Restaurant within 3 miles

Shop within 3 miles

Pub within 3 miles

Relaxation areas

Breakfast available

Breakfast included

Oven

Hob

Spa on site

Bar on site

Free parking on site

Free parking nearby

Paid parking nearby


Local points of interest from Gill Higgins:

Punti d'interesse locali da
Gill Higgins:

  • Leave tranquility behind and head up to Najac's authentic Sunday morning market for coffee in the "Bar de la Plage" which stays open all year round.
  • Walk down from Le Pigeonnier to the 13th century bridge "Pont St Blaise" on the Aveyron river and swim, picnic, fish or kayak to your heart's content.
  • The view of Najac's castle from Le Pigeonnier should be enough to entice you to visit this remarkable 12th century monument complete with stunning views of the village and surrounding gorges. The climb is worth it!
  • Drive to the medieval town of St Antonin Noble Val with its beautiful squares and Sunday market. Heading on to Bruniquel and Penne, take "Route de la Corniche" on your left and experience the delights of the restaurant "La Corniche" , booking essential.
  • Drive 25 mins to the bastide town of Cordes-sur-Ciel - a well preserved medieval town with dozens of narrow streets to explore. With a buzzing Saturday morning market, it is one of the most remarkable hill top towns in France.
  • Head to the thriving market town of Villefranche de Rouergue - a 20 minute drive. The market is popular with tourists and locals and is held every Thursday morning.
Punti d'interesse

Guest feedback
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"Wonderful coverted piegonnaire in idyllic surroundings overlooking a river in Aveyron. The house itself has been very tastefully converted with wooden floors throughout (other than the kitchen) and simple but evocative furniture. Good sized kitchen for cooking and a pull down screen for watching movies, which is a nice touch (with lots of DVDs on hand). The outside terrace is big and comfortable for lounging on with views of the nearby village and its castle. a big pool completes the package. A perfect getaway with bags of charm. "

Marcus - London, United Kingdom

Agosto 2017
"The most magical place. You can tell it is a cherished place full of happy memories. We have many sunbleached ones of our own from our time there. It is rambling and rustic in perfect measure . In its own secluded valley , with an un interupted views of the castle on a wooded hill before you . Its decorated in a comfortable chic manner, which makes one feel at home at once. The grounds, hammocks and swings slung up on old oaks make perfect territory for children to roam. The flora & fauna is so un spoilt my botantist husband was lost for hours. We are already planning to return next year."

Clare - dingestow, United Kingdom

Luglio 2016

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Details

Accommodation:
  • 1 House for 4
Prezzi:(i) £1250 a£1650 per settimana

Extra bed available at no extra cost.

Informazioni di prenotazione:

Minimum stay: 7 nights. Parking on-site.

Pasti:(i)

Restaurants 20-minute walk.

Periodi di chiusura

Rarely.

Indirizzo

Salesses, 12270 Najac, Aveyron


Accommodation:(i)
Self-catering Le Pigeonnier de Salesses (self-catering)
Sleeps
4
Bedrooms
2
Details
House ~ sleeps 4-5: 1 double, 1 triple; 1 bathroom, 1 shower room
Prezzi: (i) £ 1250 a £ 1650 per settimana

Gill Higgins

Visit website

+44 (0)1798343126(landline)

+44 (0)7957 351458(mobile)