Available all year round, our Gite is a great place for your next holiday or short break. The Vieux Atelier started life as a small wool processing workshop - no one is sure quite when... Later it was converted to a holiday home, although the attic still houses some of the old machinery. 

We have tried to furnish and equip our property sympathetically. The contents of the house have been chosen to appeal to those who appreciate individuality, character and age. The accommodation is all on the ground floor.

With fantastic views and walks from right out side the door, you can be sure of a relaxing time here. We have local maps for reference, and can take you for guided walks or just point you in the right direction.
	The main bedroom has a beautiful and comfortable double bed, with views over the garden and on to the mountains beyond. There is a large built-in wardrobe and a chest of drawers. I am a collector of vintage French linens and I love to use them where I can in the bedrooms.
The twin room has two traditional antique beds that have been lovingly restored; I have the blisters to prove it! The double wardrobe has hanging space, drawers and shelf space within.
	Here is a picture of the kitchen area, seen from the living room. We've tried to retain some of its original charm, including the large porcelain sink. The floor tiles are of a style and pattern typical to this region but becoming rarer every year. I'm sure you can see it presents a very practical cooking/eating space. There is a full cooker, washing machine, fridge freezer and microwave. We have tried to provide the little extras too, so you'll find a coffee machine, toaster, hand blender and other small appliances.There is plenty of cupboard space, and good quality cutlery and crockery to feed six for dinner. The dining area seats four comfortably and it's not too far to hit the comfy chairs after you have eaten.
The living area is positioned around the super wood burner which forms an impressive focal point, and for bookings out of season, heats the house beautifully. In summer, swing the front door open and enjoy the view whilst watching the world go by. If you get tired of watching the dancing flames or enjoying the view, there is also a TV and DVD/CD player. We provide a selection of DVDs and a well-stocked bookshelf.
	The shower room is clean and fresh, with a generous shower and sink. There is plenty of hot water and we supply soft fluffy towels for each of our guests.
The main bedroom looks into the garden and on to the hills. Depending on the time of year that you visit this wall is either covered with beautiful Wisteria flowers or if you're very lucky grapes to munch.
	The garden is lovely it's tucked away behind the house and accessed by a little gate from the courtyard. It has blissful views over the rooftops to the mountains behind. It is sunny all day, and in the height of summer the hazelnut tree provides welcome shade. When evening falls, the garden is lit both by solar and candle lights. There is a great barbeque in one corner - it's just the place for a long lunch or dinner. We must get a new picture of the garden this year it's much greener now as our planting has paid off. We've tried to make it an eating garden with lots of herbs, tomatoes and fruit bushes. It's a work in progress!
Here is a scale plan of our lovely little house. I hope it gives you some idea of the layout, and some context to the room pictures.

As parents ourselves, we understand the need for children to be happy on holiday, and with this in mind we provide a selection of age appropriate toys. We also can provide cot, high chair and baby bath.

We can supply seasonal boxes of home grown vegetables, eggs and preserves depending on what has grown well. For late arrivals, if requested in advance we can prepare a meal for you to simply heat and serve on arrival. We will send you details of these services when you book.

We offer a simple pricing structure: Rental of the property running Saturday 4pm to Saturday 10am; other changeover days may be possible depending on season and availability. Prices include heating, electricity and final cleaning. Special rates for longer property rental out of high season. Charges are in Euros, sterling rates are given for guidance and may vary due to exchange rate fluctuations.

Special offers for Autumn breaks call or email for discounts

We hope to see you soon..