Le Coin Perdu Stunning Gite + Pool

Waking up to a lovely view across the pool and off into the distance. As your eyes take in the cows lazily munching on the lush green grass. The birds singing in the trees and the cry of the Red Kites rising on the warm updrafts. you will love the peace and tranquility and come away relaxed and refreshed. Accomodation Overview The Auvergnat Barn is in the grounds of Lagarde which is situated down a quiet country lane near to the picturesque village of Junhac and about 4 kms from the medieval hill town of Montsalvy. The gîtes, known as Le coin Perdu and La belle Chataigne enjoy quiet seclusion and privacy and are not overlooked by any other buildings. The immediate surroundings are fields and woods where local farmers graze their cattle. Alongside the Barn is an 11 m swimming pool shared by both gîtes and the owner. There is a choice of terraces on which to read and doze. From the poolside the views are of the idyllic countryside surrounding Lagarde. Beside the swimming pool is a large room equipped for table tennis and other games and children's swings with play area. If you are a large family or group of friends, or simply want more space around you, then the answer is to reserve both Gîtes. A large table under one of the pergolas will easily accommodate everyone for a meal. Between the two gîtes is a long a gravel path connecting the two entrances. The proprietors will personally clean and prepare the gîte(s) for your arrival and you can expect to be greeted on arrival with fresh bread and wine. The rates include electricity, heating, gas, bed-linen, hand and bath towels. A refundable deposit of 150 euros on arrival is requested and returned on departure. Please bring your own towels for the pool side. Gite 1 Le Coin Perdu (Sleeps 4. 2 Bedrooms) Attached to Gite 2. La Belle Chataigne Double bedroom en-suite bathroom. (shower/wc). Twin bedroom. 1 Banquette giving possibility of 2 extra people. By arrangement only. Family shower room. (wc) TV/DVD/Showing English satelite. Lounge area. Dining area with table and chairs. Kitchen (All utensils coffee/tea makers, cups, plates, glasses, cutlery etc). Washing machine, dishwasher, microwave, fridge, electric oven and hob. Heating in all the rooms Outside patio with table and chairs. Barbecue. Own car parking space. Access to games room. Electricity. Entrance to pool area with loungers and parasols. outside swing and slide for toddler to 10 year olds shared between the gites. Bathrooms: 2 Living Rooms: 1 Property Type: Apartment Accessibility There is a steep set of stairs leading to gite 2 from the private parking area. It is possible to drive quite close to Gite 1 so easy for loading and unloading cars. The layout is such that it is easily navigable. We are also aware that people with mobility issues have holidayed here in the past. If you would like to stay at Lagarde we will endeavor to make your stay comfortable. If you would like to visit our website you will find the Gallery pictures of the interior of the gites which may aid your decision as to suitability. Outside An 11x5.5m swimming pool is to be found adjacent to the gites with parasols and sun loungers. There is also games room with table tennis and darts. The views are beautiful all around. The area is known as the chataigneraie which comes from the sweet chestnut trees which were grown in the middle ages to form a staple diet in that time and there are many examples of its uses in the local surroundings. Birds including various tits and finches jays, woodpeckers, (green and spotted) nuthatches and buzzards circling on the thermals are all common visitors here. If you are quiet you can sometimes see the deer which live in the woods and if you are really lucky a wild boar. Or perhaps as you doze in the sun you may spy the beautiful red squirrels with their almost jet black tails helping themselves to the last of your barbecue tit bits. Guests have their own driveway and parking area. Their own privite terrace and have total privacyfrom the guests in the adjacent Gite. the gite overlooks an 11.5 metre x 5 metre swimming pool which in turn looks out over the valley. Below there is a games room with ping pong table and various other games for you to enjoy. The pool and the games room are shared with our other guests. There are a set of swings and slide for our younger guests to enjoy also. Denise And I live in the adjacent Farmhouse which is on the property. We always like to be here to welcome our guests and we are happy to make restaurant reservations etc for our guests if asked. We hope that we are always approachable if people need our help or even just for a chat . The Surrounding Area The countryside surrounding Lagarde is a delightful mix of undulating fields and forest with granite farm buildings dotting the landscape. The area is known as La Châtaigneraie (the Chestnut Grove) which takes its name from the numerous sweet chestnut trees originally imported in the Middle Ages to provide a staple food source. Over the centuries, the chestnut tree has contributed significantly to the support of rural life and even today is still celebrated at local fairs and festivals. Dense ancient forests of chestnut, oak, beech, pine, and precipitous river gorges suddenly give way to soft, rolling pastures to form some of the most beautiful scenery in France. Deer and boar occasionally roam the surrounding fields and woods and you may catch a sighting of them over your morning croissant. Red squirrels may seek left-overs from your barbecued lunch whilst you doze. The weather during the summer months is generally sunny with temperatures reaching the mid 30’s in July. In August the thermometer may even reach 40ºC. Periods of really hot weather are often punctuated by thunderstorms, sometimes with spectacular lightning displays and torrential rain. But these storms don’t last for long and the days which follow are again calm and sunny. Although the temperatures can be high the atmosphere is rarely humid. A car is a must here, although there is good local transport in the towns. You can easily rent a vehicle from Rodez if you wish to Fly Drive. Reaching us from the airport is a beautiful gentle climb for an hour up to 750m through wooded hills and the valley of the Lot River arriving on the plateau to rolling countryside and fields of lush green meadows with the famous Salers breed of Beef cattle munching contentedly on the grass. Wild deer, birds of prey, and Red squirrels are but just a few of the types of wildlife you can spot from the terrace of the gites. Also We have a little shop at the that sells ice creams and home made arts and crafts for our guests.