During one of my many travels many years ago, I met an old farmer in the small village of Pouxviel and he told me the tale of the man who carved wood in to footwear for everyone in the village.
He took me on a tour of the place on our way to where this man once lived and as we walked past the cemetery he smiled and said: we all go there someday so it's nice to have young blood among us. He became more solemn as we reached an old ruin. He explained that when he was a boy, the country was at war and the family who once lived there had perished there at the hands of the invaders. He stopped walking, pulled a soft blue packet from his shirt pocket and offered me a cigarette then said: “The horrors of war are well behind us now thankfully so let's go to a more cheerful setting”.
I followed him round a tight bend in the road until we reached a little path streaming off to the right. As we strolled down the path a renovated stone house came in to view and he pointed and told me that we had arrived.
Outside were seated Sandie and Ian, enjoying a bit of sunshine with drinks and a bit of chit chat. They invited us to join them so we sat down and they told me about how they came to settle in this quiet little village in the south of France.
I had almost forgotten about my visit to that region when I received an email from Sandie. She explained that Ian and herself had since retired and with all the spare time they now had on their hands they would like to turn their home in to a guest house.
They have many a story to tell and a relaxing environment to tell them in. So I asked her to do a brief write up that I could post up in a blog to offer the world a chance to discover a place to relax and learn about days gone by.
La Maison du Sabotier is a lovely old stone built house with a large private garden and an open outlook set in an oasis of tranquility in the heart of Pouxviel a lovely village which is ten minutes drive from Villefranche de Rouergue. This lovely medieval town has 13th and 14th century architecture, a local market, shopping and many cafes, bars and restaurants. Pouxviel is an excellent location for visiting many other medieval and picturesque villages and towns such as Najac 24 klms, St Cirq Lapopie 36 klms, and many others of historical interest. There are also many beautiful walks in the area. If you are looking for a tranquil holiday in a natural setting surrounded by many historical locations within easy reach La Maison du Sabotier is for you.
Owners profile :
Sandie always dreamt of living in France and managed to realise her dream in 1988 and has now established a new life in the French countryside. Ian has well adapted to French life too and we both
would like to share our home with those who appreciate real French country living.
Fluent English and French spoken
Double rooms with WC Shower or Bath
Wireless internet connection
Hairdryer
Parking facilities Tarif 55 to 65 euros per night
breakfast offered
20 per cent on booking
La maison du sabotier est une très jolie ancienne maison de pierre accompagnée d'un grand jardin privé entouré d'arbres établi dans une oasis de tranquillité au cœur de Pouxviel, un joli petit village à seulement 10 minutes de Villefranche de Rouergue. Cette magnifique ville médiévale offre une architecture du XIIIe et XIVe siècle, un marché local ainsi que de nombreux magasins, cafés bars et restaurants. Pouxviel est très bien placé pour visiter d'autres villages médiévaux tels que Najac (24 km), St. Cirq Lapopie (36 km) et bien d'autres villages remplis d'histoire. Beaucoup de belles randonnées s'offrent également à vous. Si vous recherchez des vacances reposantes dans un environnement naturel entouré de lieux historiques à portée de main, La Maison du Sabotier est faite pour vous.
Profils des propriétaires :
Ayant toujours rêvé d'habiter en France, Sandie a finalement pu réaliser son rêve en 1988 et s'est maintenant créée une nouvelle vie dans la campagne française. Ian s'est également bien adapté au mode de vie français et nous aimerions tous deux ouvrir les portes de notre foyer à tous ceux qui aiment la vraie vie au milieu de la campagne française.
Bilingue français/anglais
Chambres doubles avec douche ou baignoire.
WiFi
Sèche-cheveux
Parking privé
Tarif : 55 à 65€, petit déjeuner offert.
Caution de 20% lors de la réservation
