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Very well equipped 3*** Gîte in Cantobre with Valley views you'll never forget

Very well equipped 3*** Gîte in Cantobre with Valley views you'll never forget

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Cantobre from the east (in autumn)
The Egyptian gîte's terrace
The view from our Gites
The Egyptian's Living room and Dining area
Looking down on Cantobre from The Causse (limestone plateau)

Overview of Very well equipped 3*** Gîte in Cantobre with Valley views you'll never forget

9.4 out of 10 Exceptional
2 bedrooms1+ bathroomSleeps 571 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washer
  • Dryer
  • Pet-friendly
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning

Explore the area

Nant, Occitanie
  • Popular LocationGrands Causses Regional Nature Park1 min walk
  • Popular LocationOffice de Tourisme Larzac et Vallees6 min drive
  • Popular LocationCausses and the Cévennes, Mediterranean agro-pastoral Cultural Landscape13 min drive
  • AirportRodez (RDZ-Marcillac)105 min drive

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 5)

Bedroom 1

1 Double Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Double Bed

1 bathroom, 1 half bathroom

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 2

Shower only

Bathroom 3

Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Outdoor play area
Garden
Dining Area

About this property

Very well equipped 3*** Gîte in Cantobre with Valley views you'll never forget

The gorges and valleys of southeast Aveyron make deep cuts into the wild limestone plateaux (Causses) of the Grand Causses Regional Natural Park and the better known Cévennes National Park creating an area of outstanding natural beauty and a feeling of being in a land that time forgot. Still standing are fortified villages later maintained by the Knights Hospitaller but originally built by the Knights Templar who probably also helped in the fortification of our village, Cantobre. It’s an area rich in wildlife of all sorts, from wild boar, deer, beavers, eagles and four sorts of vulture, to orchids and other wild flowers. We have seen more species of butterflies in and around Cantobre than are in the whole of the UK.

Both our Cantobre gîtes (or self-catering holiday rentals) have stunning views of the Dourbie valley from their private terraces and access to our 800 m2 garden that includes a pétanque/boules court, a grassed area and our own rock that probably has the best views of Cantobre and a 360° panoramic view of the Trèvezel and Dourbie valleys and the 3 limestone plateaux (Causse Bégon, Causse Noir and Causse du Larzac) that surround us. There is also a small, terracotta tiled, north facing terrace with views that equal the stunning views from each gîte’s private terraces. The gîtes have very well equipped kitchens, washing and drying machines and for the occasional rainy day the living rooms are equipped with Terrestrial Television which provides French channels and a Satellite receiver to watch UK Freesat channels. We share our own library with you so you can read a book or two while you stay with us, the library also contains many games and puzzles, and CDs and DVDs that you can play on the DVD player provided. Free secure WiFi internet is also provided.

We used to come to the area for our holidays and it’s perfectly situated for a wide variety of visits and activities. It’s now our home and we are on hand to help you with your luggage and shopping when you arrive and to make your stay more enjoyable.
You could spend a holiday here without having to use your car, hiking in the hills, walking down to the river Dourbie for a swim in the crystal clear water or a spot of sunbathing or maybe fly fishing for the local zebra trout; alternatively, just stay in our secluded garden with 360° views of the surrounding countryside or relax on your gîte’s terrace with a bowl of olives, a glass or two of wine and our bird watching telescope.
If you did want to drive somewhere, 45 minutes north takes you to the Tarn Gorge, the northern boundary of France’s Mediterranean climate. Also a favourite route for cyclists, 30 minutes west down the Dourbie Valley is Millau, a big centre for outdoor sports such as paragliding, canoeing, caving and climbing (we also have our own climbing wall at Cantobre) with an Olympic-sized outdoor swimming pool, and it’s our nearest big town with hypermarkets and a large outdoor market, it’s also home to the Millau Viaduct, the world’s tallest bridge. 5 minutes to the south takes you up the Dourbie Valley to the 10th century village of Nant with restaurants and bars, our nearest shops and market; in summer there are free music events every week. Another 25 minutes southwards takes you out of the causses and the mountain air and into the Languedoc, France’s largest wine production region; another 45 minutes and you’re at the Mediterranean coast!
There are lots of family visits to go on, boat trips down the river Tarn, caves and caverns with stalagmites and stalactites, visiting Roquefort cheese caves, the reptilarium, wild animal parks and Micropolis, a whole centre about insects; there are even Knights and jousting tournaments; all are favourites places to visit when our young grandson comes to stay.

Property manager

Lionel and Peggy Haines
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Amenities

Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Pet-friendly
Free WiFi
Air conditioning

House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Check out before 10:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Events

No events allowed

Pets

Pets allowed
We make a small charge of 15 € per week for pets.

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
Smoking allowed outside

Damage and incidentals

You will be responsible for any damage to the rental property caused by you or your party during your stay.

Important information

You need to know

This property is managed by a private host (a party not acting within their trade, business or profession). EU consumer law, including the right of withdrawal, will not apply to your booking. The cancellation policy set by the private host will cover your booking.
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
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector and a first aid kit

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 recommended for transport to and from this property

About the area

Nant

Located in Nant, this cottage is in a rural area and on a river. Commanderie de Sainte-Eulalie-de-Cernon and Velo Rail du Larzac are local landmarks, and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Grands Causses Regional Nature Park and Causses and the Cévennes, Mediterranean agro-pastoral Cultural Landscape. Travelling with kids? Consider Reptilarium du Larzac and Aquatic Centre Roger Julian. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.

What's nearby

  • Grands Causses Regional Nature Park - 1 min walk
  • Office de Tourisme Larzac et Vallees - 6 min drive
  • Causses and the Cévennes, Mediterranean agro-pastoral Cultural Landscape - 13 min drive
  • Cévennes National Park - 25 min drive
  • Grottes de Dargilan - 31 min drive

Getting around

  • Saint-Rome-de-Cernon Station - 47 min drive

Restaurants

  • Cafe des Halles - 15 min drive
  • Grand Café - 7 min drive
  • Café des Halles - 7 min drive
  • Hôtel du Midi Papillon - 15 min drive
  • Restaurant le Petit Nantais - 7 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Very well equipped 3*** Gîte in Cantobre with Valley views you'll never forget pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Very well equipped 3*** Gîte in Cantobre with Valley views you'll never forget?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Very well equipped 3*** Gîte in Cantobre with Valley views you'll never forget?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Very well equipped 3*** Gîte in Cantobre with Valley views you'll never forget located?

This family-friendly Nant cottage is located on the riverfront, 0.1 mi (0.1 km) from Grands Causses Regional Nature Park, and within 9 mi (15 km) of Office de Tourisme Larzac et Vallees and Causses and the Cévennes, Mediterranean agro-pastoral Cultural Landscape. Chaos de Montpellier-le-Vieux is 9.9 mi (16 km) away.

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

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9.6/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

9.6/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Mark Y.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great gite in a beautiful area
Sadly our stay was cut short because of family illness. However this is a beautiful well equipped gite with a fantastic view. Lionel and Peggy were very welcoming and we’d love to return at some stage
Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Colin O.

Comfortable, well equipped - and lovely hosts!!
Our second stay in The Egyptian Gite. It is an absolutely wonderful Gite, well equipped and very comfortable where you can sleep with the windows wide open and, benefiting from the fly screens, enjoy the mountain air as you sleep. Of course you take a chance with the weather - we had torrential rain almost every day. It did not spoil our enjoyment one bit.

8/10 Good

Derek G.

Gréât gîte and very helpful owners who went out of their way by taking me to the hospital on one occ
The views are truly amazing and all the stars at night are an extra bonus. Sadly it’s still a fair walk on an uneven path and then a stair without a handrail up to the gîte. Taking shopping up is also quite a challenge.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2018
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

8/10 Good

Michael S.

Lovely place, nice people.
Really enjoyed relaxing at the gite with friends.
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Sarah W.

A tranquil escape from the hectic world!
Our stay in the Egyptian Gite for two weeks over Christmas was exceedingly peaceful and just what we needed. Lionel and Peggy were excellent hosts, welcoming us into their home like old friends! The gite was exactly as described and was very clean, well equipt and cosy. We were met upon arrival and shown around. Peggy supplied us with, a very welcomed, home-made loaf of bread! Throughout our stay, both Lionel and Peggy were on hand to give us directions and suggest places to visit. The views of the gorge were wonderful and we experienced warm and sunny weather over the Christmas break. The drive to Millau was spectacular, as it followed the gorge with all its twists and turns. The location was well placed for many walks, as well as visiting different attractions. We even drove to the Mediterranean, one day! Montpellier le Vieux was spectacular, as was the walk up to it; though you can also drive to the entrance! Gorge Du Tarn, Roquefort and Mont Aigoual are all must visits too! It was super to see vultures soaring overhead and we even got to see two wild boar. A wonderful location, with excellent hosts! We would definitely recommend this gite.

About the host

Hosted by Lionel and Peggy Haines

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I am English and my wife is Irish. Although we have been together since 1983 we only got married in 2009 in preparation for our new life together in France.

Why they chose this property

We used to come on holiday to the region every other year for a long time and the opportunity to live here and make enough money to survive came up. So we have been living here since December 2009 and are enjoying every minute of it. Both of us love the countryside and the wildlife here and in between looking after the gîtes we go for lots of walks. It's a fantastic place to live, come and share it with us!

What makes this property unique

We are surrounded by countryside, both valley scenery and the wild "causse" land above the valley. Boredom is impossible here: we never tire of the scenery from our terraces or driving down the Dourbie valley to Millau. I love to go fishing in the beautiful crystal clear Dourbie trout river if only for "a walk on the wild-side", catching a fish is secondary to watching a beaver swim past or catching a glimpse of a deer or red squirrel drinking from the river while a kingfisher darts by!
Peggy, on the other hand prefers having a coffee on dry land, meeting friends and watching village life in nearby Nant.
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