Maison D'Artiste
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The house
Maison D'Artiste is an ancient cottage for 4, newly restored, full of original charm and character.
Set in a beautiful, peaceful environment with stunning views.
5 mins from medieval St Antonin Noble Val with its swimming river, canoes & superb outside pool with spectacular views of the gorge.
Walk in the surrounding valleys, whilst buzzards swoop and cicadas sing.
Collect eggs from the hens, explore the vibrant Sunday market.
Sit under the shady terrace and visit the many ancient villages and chateaux nearby
MAISON D’ARTISE at The Rustic Retreat
The house is a rustic, peaceful place.
The first floor and ground floor have been restored to make a light and comfortable space, keeping all the original character and adding some things we've come across on our travels around Asia and other places.
In the house you'll find plenty of books to read, there are paintings on the walls and rugs on the floor.
We have an eclectic mix of crockery in a well equipped kitchen with a large cooker and dishwasher. There is also a charming sitting room with a comfortable sofa, a big family table and a log burner for Autumn evenings.
The house can accommodate four people and a cot is available for a baby if you need one.
On the first floor is a double bedroom leading through to an ensuite dressing room/bathroom with a roll top bath.
Downstairs, a large second bedroom has two single beds and an ensuite bathroom with a walk in shower.
Adjoining the main house, is a large, deep, ancient stone hangar with comfortable seating and large table and chairs, making the perfect place for alfresco eating, playing or relaxing, when the heat of the sun makes it too hot to run about outside.
There is a tree swing for children (and adults), hammock, table tennis, bbq, board games and cards, books and binoculars.
Bed linen and towels are provided (but please bring your own river/beach towels).
Facilities
- Independent
- No smoking
- Local contact
- Dishwasher
- Washing machine
- Iron
- Pets welcome
- Cot
- High chair
- Internet
- Bicycles at the house
- Fireplace
- Hair dryer
- Bath
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Surroundings
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GETTING HERE:
Within easy reach of historic Najac, Bruniquel, Penne, Cordes sur Ciel and Albi.
The Rustic Retreat is located in S.W. France, just over an hour from Toulouse and Rodez airports.
Carcassone airport is about two hours drive.
The house is about 6 hours drive from Paris and approximately a days drive from the channel ports.
All the airports are served by discount airlines such as Ryanair and Easy jet.
- Rural
- Hilly
- Meadows and woodland
- In or near a village
- In or near a town
- Near swimming water
Reviews
Maison D'Artiste has received 4 reviews over the past 4 years with an average of:
Atie van den Berge from Bergen NH,
Wij hebben in mei/juni 3 weken in het huis verbleven.
Het is werkelijk een paradijs. Alle rust en privacy, prachtige tuin, vogels ( o.a de nachtegaal) , herten, konijntjes. Een zee van bloemen . In het huis alles perfect schoon en in orde, met veel liefde en zorg ingericht, ook heel veel attente extra’s.
Superlieve, creatieve, hartelijke gastvrouw en -heer.
Eitjes uit het kippenhok.
Overal de heerlijke geuren van de bloemen in de tuin.
Omgeving is prachtig, en interessant. Van alles te doen. Wij hadden eigenlijk al genoeg aan het verblijf op dat heerlijke plekje.Marie-Louise Willemsen from Doetinchem,
We hebben de afgelopen zomer een week in dit heerlijke huis vakantie gevierd. Ja het was echt vieren, want wat hebben wij het naar onze zin gehad. De omgeving van het huisje is prachtig. De eigenaren zijn zo ontzettend gastvrij, dat je je gelijk er thuis voelt. Alle dieren om het huis heen, de lekkere eitjes van de kippen die we 's morgens mochten halen voor het ontbijt en het prachtige uitzicht! En dan vergeet ik nog het eerlijke huis! Dit is een pareltje waarvan je eigenlijk niet wilt dat anderen het ontdekken. Maar ik gun iedereen een fijne vakantie op deze plek. Wie volgt?
Bregje from Hilversum,
Een heerlijke week in de meivakantie doorgebracht in Maison d'Artiste! De sfeer van het huis en de prachtige omgeving met eindeloze vergezichten maakten dat we meteen volledig tot rust kwamen. Ook voor de kinderen was het volop genieten: iedere ochtend langs de kippen voor verse eieren, tafeltennissen, relaxen in de hangmat, schommelen, picknicken, voetballen en natuurlijk dieren spotten (oa vogels, konijnen, herten). En dat is allemaal alleen nog maar in de immens grote en prachtige tuin. In de directe omgeving is er ook vanalles te doen: mooie wandeltochten (waarvan velen meteen vanuit het huis, mooi overzicht met wandelroutes in het huis aanwezig), oude middeleeuwse dorpjes en kastelen, en natuurlijk zwemmen in de rivier (in mei nog aardig koud!).
Kortom, een echte aanrader!
Restaurants, food & wine
St Antonin has an abundance of superb restaurants ranging from traditional pizzas , Asian and North African cuisine, to fine French dinning on terraces alongside the river.
There is a choice of venues suitable for all the family.
The Sunday market has a huge variety of local food, wines and produce and there are vineyards and caves selling local wines within easy reach of the house.
Activities
THINGS TO DO:
THE MARKET:
If you are thinking of staying for a week, we recommend you arrive on a Saturday so you dont miss the fantastic Sunday morning market in St Antonin Noble Val. There are fresh cheeses, olives, localy produced charcuterie, home made breads, abundant vegetables and fruit amongst a million other fascinating things to see and taste. It's also lovely to just sit in the cafes and watch the world go by...
POOL, RIVER SWIMMING & CANOEING:
The medieval town of St Antonin Noble Val is five minutes away, with it’s swimming river, dramatic gorge and vibrant Sunday market and ancient winding streets,.
Canoes can be hired in St Antonin for days out exploring the river.
Stop and picnic by the water as you canoe down the dramatic gorge d'Aveyron.
Swim in the fantastic outdoor pools in St Antonin only five minutes away, (suitable for all ages) with dramatic views of the gorge.
CULTURE & HISTORY:
If you feel like exploring further afield, the fascinating chateaux of Penne, Bruniquel, Najac and Cordes sur Ciel are a short drive away. (Between 10 and 30 minutes)
Albi, the UNESCO herritage site with its majestic red brick cathedral and Internationally renowned Toulouse Lautrec Museum is 45 minutes away.
The area is rich with historic buildings and medeival villages everywhere you go.
NATURE FOR WALKERS, HIKERS AND CYCLISTS:
Maison D’Artiste has magnificent views of the sunrise and surrounding valleys.
Tucked away in a private and peaceful location on the edge of the tiny hamlet Sainte Sabine, woodlands and fields abound with butterflies, birds and deer.
There are endless walks and cycle routes to go on in all directions, and ancient stone villages with crumbling castles to explore.
- Near hiking trails
- Near riding
- Fishing
- Water sports
Further remarks
THE RUSTIC RETREAT, OUR FAMILY & ANIMALS
We are on hand most of the time should you need anything.
If we are off on our travels, we have a caretaker who will be on call.
We live at The Rustic Retreat and Maison D'Artise is one of three in our tiny hamlet.
All the houses have their own separate entrance, gardens and parking, and are private from one another.
Children will love the closeness to nature where they can let their hair down and run wild outside, discovering lizards and cicadas and collecting eggs from our chickens.
Animals:
Our friendly cats Blackberry and Cloudy and their kittens will probably visit you for a stroke, they like to laze about on the terrace and do a great job of keeping the mice at bay.
We have a dog too, the gentle giant Gwen, she is a Beauceron, an ancient French breed used during the war to send messages between troops and renowned for their sweet nature.
Our beautiful cottage Maison D’Artiste is are available to rent at any time during the year, it's perfect for families, friends and couples. Come and experience this magical, peaceful place in SW France.
The Guardian: "One of the '10 best family self-catering holidays in France, If you want to digitally detox your kids, this is the place to do it"
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Additional price info and offers
Cleaning Fees:
80€ per stay over 4 nights. If you are bringing your dog there is a supplement of 40 euros to be paid on arrival.
Reduced cleaning fee of 45€ for shorts stays of 3 nights or less (please mention when booking)
Outside summer season we charge a heating supplement:
First wheelbarow of logs included in the price, after at cost.
Electricity supplement for heating at metered cost during Autumn Winter periods.
Maison D'Artiste is available for long term lets over the Autumn and Winter period at a reduced rate. Please enquire for details.
Price includes
Towels, Bed linen
Price exclusive
- Cleaning fee (compulsory) € 80.00