How to get there

Ryanair from Stanstead to Rodez 15kms
Various airlines to Tolouse 140kms
Brittany Ferries Portsmouth to Caen ( We catch the overnight ferry, arrive in Caen about 7.30 am and drive to the Cottage, arriving around 6.00 pm without making a stressful trip of it and we are both senior citizens!!
If you need to hire a car we have found Europcar to be reasonable and reliable.

Arrangements

An English neighbour who speaks fluent French will assist if necessary.

Sugar, coffee, milk, self bake bread and a bottle of wine are provided to start you off.
Cleaning materials, washing up liquid, scourers, bleach, Toilet Rolls etc are provided.
Also provided are Baking Foil, Clingfilm, Kitchen Rolls, Pepper, Salt etc.

The nearest shop is in St Christoph 5kms away and there you can obtain virtually all you may need, but the weekly market in Marcillac is more fun!

The property, indoors

The property is on three floors...
The Ground Floor is approached by stone steps, and comprises a Double Bedroom with en suite shower and washbasin, separate small toilet . Kitchen-Breakfast Room with log stove, equipped with Gas cooker, Fridge, Microwave, slowcooker and full range of kitchen utensils, cutlery and china. Family table with seating for 6. From this room there is a doorway to the patio/terrace with Parasol and table and chairs. A steep open staircase leads from this room to :
The First floor living room, a large room with a number of interesting features including an old Evier (Stone Sink) and a large Inglenook Fireplace with log stove. Three seater Sofa and two arm chairs together with two additional cane chairs and cane sofa provide seating both by the fire and in front of the French doors from which the view can be fully appreciated. There is a door from this room to the steps at the front of the house. A second stairway leads up to:
The second floor, giving access to one Double and One Twin Bedrooms and a modern Shower Room with Toilet and Washbasin.
The bedroom floors are wooden the remainder are tiled, there are thermostatic electric radiators in all rooms.

The property, outdoors

Steps and stone paths lead from the ground floor, the patio and the living room door to the small unfenced garden from which there are wonderful views. There is a small area of lawn by which is the remains of an old vaulted "Cave" where one can sit in the shade ( or out of the rain!) and enjoy the views. Beneath the house there is a cellar (with washing machine and tumble drier) part of which is below the Patio accessed by an open doorway.

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