Idyllic, eco-friendly, 4-star cottage, comfort and calm, promo June

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Exceptional

2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 255 sq m

Popular amenities

Parking available

Washer

Pool

Kitchen

Air conditioning

Outdoor space

Explore the area

Bor et Bar, Aveyron

Gorges de l'Aveyron
14 min drive
Château de Najac
21 min drive
Château Belcastel
41 min drive
Albi (LBI-Le Sequestre)
77 min drive

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 2)

Bedroom 1

1 Double Futon

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio

Kitchen

Garden

Dining Area

About this property

A bucolic and ecological haven for couples loving nature near Najac-in the wild valley of the river Viaur (Aveyron) - the beauty, calm, authenticity of this cottage will charm you! all with superior comfort (4 stars by prefectural order). This old barn has been restored with love by focusing on eco-efficient materials (cork, lime / hemp, lauzes of recovery, wood of strand). 55m2 on 3 levels - bright and spacious kitchen well equipped overlooking a beautiful sunny terrace (and private). Living room with sofa, multiple storage, TV, and mezzanine, bedroom (mattress BIO 160, recently purchased) under original beams, shower t. spacious, separate toilet. The cottage is totally independent of the main house. WIFI, telephone, and charges included. Possibility of barbecue / plancha in summer. Large parking and bike shed. Several most beautiful villages of France - Najac, Belcastel, Sauveterre Rouergue, Cordes sur Ciel and St Cyr Lapopie (the two favorite villages of the French in 2014 and 2015), near Albi (World Heritage Site of Unesco). Swimming in the Viaur, multiple hikes from the house, mountain bike trails, canoeing, horse riding, tennis, swimming pool (Najac), Via Ferrata (Bor and Bar) but also gourmet markets, flea markets, medieval festivals. Ideal for a couple in search of nature and scenery. No animals. Price negotiable for long period. Pictures and guest reviews available on the website, do not hesitate to ask. Preferable mails

Property manager

Lisou Hall

Languages

Danish, English, French, Norwegian, Spanish

Amenities

Pool

Kitchen

Washer

Free WiFi

Air conditioning

Outdoor space

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Pool

Free WiFi

Parking available

Toys/games

House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM

Minimum age to rent: 21

Check out before 10:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Bebe jusquà 12 mois possible

Events

No events allowed

Pets

No pets allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Important information

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy

Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges

Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed

On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited

Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip

Host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property

We should mention

Cash transactions at this property cannot exceed EUR 1000, due to national regulations; for further details, please contact the property using the information in the booking confirmation

A car is required for transport to and from this property

About the area

Bor-et-Bar

Located in Bor-et-Bar, this cottage is in a rural area and on the waterfront. Musée Municipal Urbain Cabrol and Museum of Sugar and Chocolate Arts are cultural highlights, and some of the area's landmarks include Château de Najac and Monastery of Chartreuse Saint-Sauveur. Travelling with kids? Consider Garden of Paradise and Cap'Découverte. Fishing and swimming offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with ecotours and hiking nearby.

Bor et Bar, Aveyron

What's nearby

Gorges de l'Aveyron - 14 min drive
Château de Najac - 21 min drive
Château Belcastel - 41 min drive
Toulouse-Lautrec Museum - 50 min drive
Albi Cathedral - 51 min drive

Getting around

Laguépie Station - 29 min drive
Rodez (RDZ-Marcillac) - 58 min drive

Restaurants

‪Bar de la Plage - ‬16 min drive
‪La Table du Carrelier - ‬25 min drive
‪Relais Mont le Viaur - ‬9 min drive
‪Ecole du Palais - ‬9 min drive
‪Le Lapin Blanc - ‬19 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Does Idyllic, eco-friendly, 4-star cottage, comfort and calm, promo June have a pool?

Yes, this property has a pool.

Is Idyllic, eco-friendly, 4-star cottage, comfort and calm, promo June pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Idyllic, eco-friendly, 4-star cottage, comfort and calm, promo June?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Idyllic, eco-friendly, 4-star cottage, comfort and calm, promo June?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Idyllic, eco-friendly, 4-star cottage, comfort and calm, promo June located?

Located on the waterfront, this family-friendly cottage is 7.6 mi (12.3 km) from Gorges de l'Aveyron and 9.6 mi (15.5 km) from Château de Najac. Monastery of Chartreuse Saint-Sauveur and Notre Dame de Villefranche-de-Rouergue are also within 16 miles (25 km).

Exceptional

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9.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

9.6/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

10/10 Excellent

Thomas F.

28 July 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Amazing little gite in the country

We had an amazing time staying at this gite. It was well stocked and furnished and the hosts provided lots of recommendations in English and French. Nearby to some very cool villages like Cordes, Najac, Gaillac, Albi, Sant Cirq Lapopie and many more. Includes a beautiful garden to relax on your day off. Our only complaint is that the internet was unreliable (a mobile hotspot). It always seemed to cut out whenever we tried to do research or work.

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

martine v.

17 July 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Ginestous

tout plein de jolis coins aux alentours. Logement très confortable et très très bien équipé. Accueil très agréable par Lysou. Nous recommandons

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

John R.

11 June 2023

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Good French rural retreat.

Have never been to this area before so a first for us. The gite is spacious, well appointed and superb conversion. Plenty of room, comfortable bed and excellent large shower. The kitchen was well equipped with modern appliances. Parking was adjacent to the gite and the terrace outside the kitchen door was spacious enough to accommodate a table and 4 chairs and got the sun all day. Two addition sun loungers for use on a grassed area with drying line and also plenty of shade if needed. Only criticisms were that lighting could have been better in both the kitchen area, and the area over the bedroom sink. It would have been good to have some English written instructions in respect of the oven,hob and washing machine. And a little more about the area/wildlife/places to visit in the booklet provided. We have usually picked up ideas in the past from Visitors books and their comments but there was none provided. Overall a great stay and comfortable stay.

Stayed 7 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Duncan H.

18 May 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

A wonderfully peaceful place to stay, perfectly located to explore the Aveyron.

Staying at Lisou & Rick's gite was a pure delight. The gite is of the highest quality and lacked for nothing. It is south facing across their gorgeous garden and the terrace was a lovely place to have an evening meal, in perfect tranquillity. Lisou and Rick were the perfect hosts and happy to suggest places to walk or visit. You can walk from the gite down the valley to the Viaur river, or drive to the riverside. The river is probably the loveliest I've visited in France and there are many places to swim and walk. The rugged river valleys (Viaur & Aveyron) are more accessible than some in France and less isolated. Combined with rolling hills and many small farms, the wider area was delightful. There are many old villages and towns, castles and abbey's to explore and none felt too touristic. In conclusion, the Aveyron felt like a secret gem and Lisou & Rick's is the ideal place to explore the best of rural France. I will be back!

Stayed 11 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer W.

24 Sept 2022

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Beautiful, quiet gite near to great walks

We loved our stay at Lisou and Rick's gite. Such a beautiful setting and they were perfect hosts - they had thought of everything in the gite, including maps for good walks you can do from the gite and around Najac. We hope to return one day soon!

Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

BERGER-HAY M.

24 July 2022

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy

Super location

Nous avons passé d’agréables vacances malgré la température extérieure nous étions bien dans la maison avec la clim. La cour nous a permis de profiter le soir et le matin de la nature et du jardin, sa beauté et sa tranquillité. Merci à Lisou et Rick pour leur accueil. Un lieu cocooning que l’on recommande fortement.

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

brigitte L.

21 July 2022

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Excellent séjour

Nous avons séjourné du 02 au 09 juillet 2022. Lisou et Rick sont très accueillants et à votre écoute. De très bon conseil pour découvrir la région. Le gite est d'une propreté irréprochable, bien conçu. Calme assuré. Nous vous conseillons vivement ce gite. Merci beaucoup à Lisou et Rick.

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Jacqueline et Denis C.

9 July 2022

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que du bonheur !

Le gîte est superbe, tout y est fonctionnel et raffiné (une mention spéciale aussi pour le beau jardin). Lisou, la propriétaire, réserve un chaleureux accueil et fait profiter de ses savoirs sur la région à visiter. Belle rencontre. J&D.

Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

MARC D.

25 June 2021

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Un havre de paix aux confins de l’Aveyron

Nous avons passé un très agréable séjour à Ginestous, destination idéale pour qui recherche le calme et l’authenticité. L’accueil de nos hôtes, Lisou et Rick, toujours disponibles et à l’écoute, a été particulièrement apprécié. Merci encore à eux pour leurs charmantes attentions. Ils ont fait de cet endroit un petit paradis. Le gîte est un petit cocon, décoré avec goût, où il fait bon vivre. Par beau temps, la terrasse qui donne sur le magnifique jardin fleuri de la propriété est un enchantement. Nous recommandons sans hésiter. Muriel et Marc

Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2021

10/10 Excellent

frederik G.

29 July 2019

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Un très agéable séjour à Ginestous

Le gite proposé par Lisou et Rick, totalement conforme à la description figurant sur le site, nous a permis de passer un excellent séjour dans cette partie de l'Aveyron. La climatisation a été particulièrement appréciée sous une forte chaleur ! Nous retiendrons aussi les judicieux conseils de sorties : fêtes de village, concerts, bonnes adresses culinaires, circuits de randonnées...(il y'en a tant !) proposés par Lisou. Un grand merci à tous les deux pour votre extrême gentillesse et vos délicates attentions. Delphine et Frédérik

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2019

This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Caroline F.

22 Aug 2013

superbe !

c'était juste fantastique ! logement impeccable, lizou et Rick sont des personnes d'une gentillesse sans nom ! merci à eux de permettre à des gens comme nous de pouvoir profiter de leur maison de charme ! on a passé un séjour magique dans un cadre magique ! à très bientôt, c'est sûr !!

This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Marie-Christine M.

18 July 2013

Tout simplement parfait

Le coup de cœur que nous avions eu par rapport aux photos et à la description s'est confirmé. Le gîte est superbe, d'une propreté et d'un entretien parfaits et mérite largement ses 4 étoiles. Lizou et Rick sont des hôtes très accueillants, une attention délicate de Lizou à notre arrivée, petit bouquet de fleurs du jardin et confiture maison. Les différents guides de visites à disposition dans le gîte et leurs précieux conseils nous ont permis de profiter pleinement de cette belle région. Merci encore pour ce superbe séjour. et

This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Anna B., Åkersberga, Suède

7 July 2013

Ginestous? Génial!

La description de la location et de la situation étaient excellentes. Comme nous avons loué le gîte pendant une semaine nous avons beacoup apprecié le fait d’avoir des entrées privées en même temps qu’il était très facile de rentrer en contact avec les proprietaires à n’importe quel moment de la journée. Le gîte était très, très propre et bien disposé. Nous étions ravies de passer les vacances dans une location complètement authentique. Le soin porté à la restauration de cette ancienne grange était excellent. Les proprietaries nous ont donné beaucoup de bons conseils. En particulier nous avons apprécié les visites aux villages et villes du voisinage où nous avons dégusté des plats et des vins délicieux de la région. L’hospitalité et la générosité de la part des propriétaires ainsi que des gens du pays étaient merveilleuses. Une visite à refaire malgré le voyage assez long de la Suède!