A Calm & Rural Retreat

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Dining on the deck with the view of Valleé de l'Aspre
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9.8Outstanding
(31 Ratings)
Guests praised the peaceful and rural location, spacious accommodation, well-equipped cottage, and helpful owners.
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9.8 / 10.0
Outstanding(31 Ratings)

Cottage in Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes

2 guests · 1 bedroom · 1 bath

Reasons to book

Guests love it hereGuests give this property a top rating
Great for petsBring all your friends and family, even the furry ones
Great price for your budgetOne of the lowest cost properties in the area

About this cottage rental

The hamlet of Levert (all four houses) is situated at the head of the Vallée de l'Aspre, just below the Col de St Georges.

This delightful semi-detached cottage, with all the accommodation to be found on the ground floor, has been newly renovated. It includes a spacious living room leading to a good sized kitchen diner, a double bedroom with king size bed and a fully tiled wet room/shower. Outside there is a large garden, including a wooden decking for outside eating and a small courtyard in front of the house. Laundry facilities and storage space is found in one of the old converted piggeries. Sun loungers, cushions, and BBQ are also provided. Whilst canine guests are welcome, please note that the garden is not entirely enclosed. Please note there is no wifi or internet connection in the house.
Unfortunately, the property is not accessible to disabled visitors with reduced mobility or who use a wheelchair, as there is a step to enter the house and a step up or down between rooms.

The cottage is perfectly placed to enjoy the many outdoor activities available. There are walks to suit all levels, from 1 hour easy terrain walks to more challenging GR tracks. Mountain bikers and road cyclists are also well catered for with an impressive network of tracks and quiet lanes. It is also possible to try paragliding, canoeing, canyoning, via ferrata and swimming.

Cultural pursuits include amongst other things, a selection of chateaux, museums and in August the renowned street theatre festival in Aurillac.

The house is in a very rural setting which is extremely calm and tranquil but does mean that the local supermarkets and commerce are approximately half an hour away. There are small 'epiceries' in Fontanges and St Martin Valmeroux for basics.

Amenities at A Calm & Rural Retreat

Non-smoking
Pets allowed

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Additional fees to expect

Cleaning & other feesWe include all stay related fees in the Cleaning Fee line, which may include cleaning, property manager, resort, tourism and other stay related fees. All Vrbo properties are professionally cleaned after each stay.
Booking feeNo booking fees, easy credit card payments.
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TaxesTaxes on accommodation such as Occupancy Tax, VAT, or GST. May also include tourism fees.

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    Ratings and reviews

    9.8 / 10.0
    Outstanding(31 Ratings)
    review starsSummary of reviews
    Guests praised the peaceful and rural location, spacious accommodation, well-equipped cottage, and helpful owners.
    From real guest reviews summarized by AI
    10.0 / 10.0
    Rural charm and peace
    Rural charm and peace
    Probably rates as the most peaceful, most rural retreat we've ever booked and we've been to France a lot. Ok, the weather was exceptional and sitting on the decking in the evening sun and rural calm was memorable. This particular region is really lovely with unspoiled villages and countryside all around. The accommodation is spacious and very well equipped for two. Good contact from the owners who were more than helpful. There are plenty of walks in the near vicinity and Salers and other local villages are a delight. Plenty of wildlife for the enthusiast but most of all a real sense of being away from it all.
    10.0 / 10.0
    A super relaxing cottage
    A super relaxing cottage
    The cottage is in quite a remote place which suited us fine. A lovely area to walk in with tremendous views even on short walks. The cottage is simple but very well furnished and equipped. There is a good outside sitting area which we made use of every day. The owners where very helpful and friendly. Giving information about shops (all a drive) and walks. The later was very helpful as my partner had a leg injury which restricted what we could. All together a very pleasant and relaxing couple of weeks.
    10.0 / 10.0
    A lovely cottage in a delightful location
    A lovely cottage in a delightful location
    The owners of the cottage, Hannah and Keith were very helpful and provided a warm welcome to the cottage. There was a folder with much useful information on the area. The cottage is set in a very quiet and tranquil location, nestled in the upper valley with three or so other houses, but with a couple of larger villlages (with small shop) only a few mins drive away. It was very clean and tidy and had all the things you need including a washing machine which was very useful. The kitchen was well equiped with all the necessary gadgets and utensils, the bedroom very comfortable and nicely decorated. The living space was really spacious with huge inglenook firplace with a woodburner which, unfortunately, we were unable to make use of due to the hot weather. The wet shower room is compact but very clean and stylish.The cottage is set at the edge of a large plot which gives a lovely sense of space. One of the real delights was eating outside in the evening on the decking area (bbq and fuel included - nice touch!) which provided the most beautiful views down the valley to the west with the setting sun. A real time to savour! A good network of roads provides easy access around the area for walks and cycling, and there are some beautiful villages to visit, including the renowned Salers. There are some very nice restaurants in the area. We tried one in Fontanges, the Auberge de l'Aspre, which was excellent. If peace and quiet, and a great sense of tranquility are what you are after then this is a fabulous getaway. Probably the only thing missing for me was a wifi connection but if you are trying to 'getaway' perhaps this is not such a bad thing.
    10.0 / 10.0
    Idyllique
    Idyllique
    Petit gîte super équipé pour deux personnes. Environnement très agréable avec les vaches Salers dans les champs. Grand terrain verdoyant et terrasse. Propriétaires charmants
    10.0 / 10.0
    Cottage agréable au cœur du Cantal
    Cottage agréable au cœur du Cantal
    Situé dans un hameau paisible et bien placé pour la découverte du Cantal, ce cottage offre tout ce qui est nécessaire au séjour. Hannah a veillé à de nombreux détails pour rendre les vacances agréables et nous a même donné des conseils de sorties. Merci d’avoir mis à disposition les guides de balades et autres bonnes adresses. Isabelle
    10.0 / 10.0
    Vacances au calme
    Vacances au calme
    Endroit idéalement situé pour rayonner sur les monts du Cantal et pour randonner. Propriété très calme, aucun voisin sur 2 kilomètres à la ronde pendant une semaine. Gîte bien équipé. Hannah nous a très bien accueillis et on vous remercie encore pour votre sympathie. Au plaisir de revenir.
    10.0 / 10.0
    Pour qui aime le calme, la verdure, les montagnes, les promenades, et la vue des puys, séjour idéal
    Pour qui aime le calme, la verdure, les montagnes, les promenades, et la vue des puys, séjour idéal
    Un nid douillet et très agréable hors de toute invasion touristique.
    10.0 / 10.0
    Prima huisje
    Prima huisje
    Goed contact met Hannah, compleet ingericht huis, prachtige ligging.

    FAQs

    Is parking included with this cottage?

    Parking is not specified as an available amenity at A Calm & Rural Retreat. For more information, we encourage you to contact the property about where to park.

    Is there a pool at this cottage?

    We didn’t find pool listed as an amenity for this cottage. It may be worth double checking if a pool is important for your stay.

    Is A Calm & Rural Retreat pet friendly?

    Yes! This cottage is pet-friendly. For more information, we recommend contacting the booking provider about animal policies.

    What amenities are available at A Calm & Rural Retreat?

    We found 2 amenities for this rental. This includes non-smoking, and pets allowed.


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