# Gite la Colombine à Laroquebrou - Half-timbered house sleeps 5 with château view ## Identity - **Type of property**: Vacation rental - **Ranking**: 3 keys - **Labelised capacity**: 5 persons ## Location - **City**: Laroquebrou (15150) - **Department**: Cantal - **Region**: Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes - **Coordinates**: 44.9691343, 2.1898287 ## Capacity and layout - **Capacity**: 5 persons - **Bedrooms**: 2 rooms - **Single beds**: 3 single beds - **Double beds**: 1 double bed - **Bathrooms**: 1 bathroom - **Pets**: Pets not allowed ## Highlights - **Fishing** - **Mountain** - **Campaign** ## Labels and themes - **Nature holidays**: These rentals, close to signposted trails, offer full documentation (topographical guides, IGN maps, guidebooks, etc.) for your nature walks. ## The advantages of the accommodation - shops and services 300 m from the gîte - 200m from the town centre - in the historic centre of Laroquebrou ## Description Discover La Colombine, a charming gîte set in a magnificent half-timbered stone house in the heart of the medieval village of Laroquebrou, in the Cantal. Ideally located just 200 metres from the centre, this 90 m² gîte on 3 levels can accommodate up to 5 people. On the ground floor, you'll find a large, cosy living room with a modern, fully-equipped kitchen, dining area, cosy lounge with TV and access to a balcony with a beautiful view of the river and castle. On the 1st floor, a bedroom with queen-size bed (160 cm), a shower room with walk-in shower, double washbasin and separate WC await you. On the top floor, under a superb exposed roof frame, a large 30 m² bedroom-dormitory offers two single beds, a sofa bed, a boudoir area and a cocooning atmosphere ideal for families. 🛏️ 2 bedrooms - 🛁 1 modern shower room - 📶 Free WiFi - 🐾 Pets not allowed - 🚭 No smoking 📍 Stunning views of the castle and river - 🏡 House completely renovated in 2019. Optional: bed linen and towel hire, end-of-stay cleaning, local produce basket or shopping delivered before your arrival. ✅ Highlights: Typical half-timbered house in the heart of the historic centre Fully-equipped kitchen: dishwasher, oven, microwave, coffee maker, freezer, etc. Balcony with garden furniture for breakfasts with a view Modern comforts and old-world charm Car-free living, shops and restaurants within walking distance It's easy to book: make a no-obligation enquiry. CLASSE 3 ETOILES MEUBLE DE TOURISME for 4/5 people 10% DISCOUNT ON THE SECOND WEEK'S RENTAL Fishing friends, the river Cère is 200m away. The southern gateway to the Cantal, the medieval village of Laroquebrou stretches its steep streets between the River Cère and a volcanic peak. A "Petite Cité de Caractère" since 2014, this lively village has preserved its many half-timbered houses, sheltered by its castle. The classification as a "Petite Cité de caractère" is akin to a renaissance for this town of 900 inhabitants, on the borders of the Lot and Corrèze departments, in the Châtaigneraie region of Cantalien. The International Boogie-Woogie Festival \[\[l'échange de vos coordonnées n'est pas autorisée\]\] is one of the many events held here each August, attracting a discerning audience. The Saint Etienne Cantales lake is just 4km away, offering a wide range of water-based leisure activities: beach, swimming, boat trips, pedalos, tree climbing, swimming pool with slide, horse riding.... There are many walks to choose from, ask for the itineraries at the tourist office in the town, and you will be given plenty of information to help you make the most of your stay. ## Home I welcome you when you arrive and come when you leave the gîte. ## Accommodation details - **Approval number**: 015MS000077 - **Surface**: 90 m² - **Equipped for babies**: Yes - **Beds**: 4 (1 x queen size bed, 2 x single bed, and 1 x sofabed) - **Owner's payment methods**: Cheque, Cash, Holiday vouchers, and Transfert - **Connect Holiday Vouchers**: Yes - **Guarantee deposit**: €400.00 ## Rooms - **Independent rooms**: 1st floor, 14 m², BEDROOM WITH 160 CM BED - **Independent rooms**: 2nd floor, 22 m², Large dormitory room with 2 x 90 cm beds and a BZ - **Bathroom / shower room** ## Supplements - **SHEET HIRE PER BED**: €12.00 / séjour, SHEET HIRE PER BED - **END-OF-STAY CLEANING**: €40.00 / séjour, END-OF-STAY CLEANING, HOUSEHOLD LINEN AND BED LINEN 2–3-DAY STAY - **TOWEL HIRE**: €8.00 / personne, TOWEL HIRE: ONE SHOWER TOWEL AND ONE SMALL TOWEL PER PERSON - **heating during the winter months**: €30.00 / séjour, HEATING SUPPLEMENT MANDATORY FROM 30 SEPTEMBER TO 30 APRIL (PER WEEK) STAY OF 2 OR 3 DAYS - **EXTRA BED**: €15.00 / personne par nuit, NO ONE OR MORE THAN 4 PEOPLE ## Equipment and services - **Interior equipment**: - Cookware & Kitchen Utensils - Desk with lamp - Dishwasher - Heated Guest Rooms - Heating - Sidechairs - Washing Machine - Weighting scale - bookcases - built-in wardrobes - chest of drawers - city maps - coffee maker - desk - electric kettle - freezer - fridge - fully equipped kitchen - hanger - kettle - microwave - pans - plates - sofa - vacuum cleaner - **Outdoor equipment**: - Balcony - Closed bike room - Terrace - outdoor furniture - **Accessibility**: - River View - Town view - **Parking lots**: - On street parking - **High-tech**: - internet connection - Free Wireless Internet - Hi-Fi - TV - **Hobbies**: - childrens games - **Partners**: - Initiativ' Retraite ## Nearby Located in the historic centre of Laroquebrou, the gîte La Colombine is the ideal base for discovering the heritage, nature and culture of the Cantal. 🎭 Cultural discoveries in Laroquebrou : \- The medieval castle of Laroquebrou, an emblematic monument overlooking the Cère, open to visitors in summer. \- The International Boogie Woogie Festival, held every August, brings the village to the rhythm of jazz and piano. \- Stroll through the cobbled streets, past half-timbered houses and Romanesque churches. 🌿 Nature and outdoor activities : \- Waymarked walks around the Saint-Étienne-Cantalès lake (15 min away), swimming, paddling, canoeing and picnics. \- Hiking trails in the Monts du Cantal, mountain bike circuits and breathtaking views of the Auvergne volcanoes. \- Fishing in the River Cère or on the banks of the lake, a popular spot for nature lovers. 🧀 Cantalien gastronomy and local produce: \- Local market in Laroquebrou with farm produce, AOP cheeses (Cantal, Salers), charcuterie and honey. \- Tastings at local producers and restaurants. \- You can order a local hamper from the gîte on arrival. 📍 Must-see excursions nearby: \- Aurillac (25 min): historic centre, museums, shops and cultural events. \- Salers and Tournemire, ranked among the "Most Beautiful Villages in France", less than an hour away. \- Le Plomb du Cantal and the Lioran resort for mountain activities in both summer and winter. ✅ Highlights for visitors : Gîte located in the heart of a village with character Easy access to the Cantal's major cultural and natural sites Numerous car-free activities Authentic atmosphere and guaranteed peace and quiet ## Access map La Colombine gîte is ideally located in the historic centre of this charming medieval village in the Cantal. Easily accessible on foot from the shops, restaurants and banks of the River Cère, it offers you an authentic stay just a stone's throw from Laroquebrou castle. 🚗 By car: From Aurillac: 25 min via the D120. From Brive-la-Gaillarde: 1h45 via A20 then D922 Parking available near the gîte (free public car park). 🚆 By train: Laroquebrou SNCF station 1 km away (Aurillac - Brive line). Connections to Paris, Toulouse and Clermont-Ferrand. ✈️ Nearby airports: Aurillac - Tronquières (30 min) Brive - Dordogne Valley (1h30) ## To discover in the surrounding area - Bar at 0.2 km - Bathing at 4 km - Bicycle Rentals at 0.2 km - Boating at 0.2 km - Boutiques at 0.2 km - Bowling at 10 km - Campaign at 0.001 km - Childrens Activities at 0.1 km - Communal pool at 4 km - Downtown at 0.2 km - Fishing at 0.2 km - Gift Shop at 0.099 km - Golf Course at 10 km - Horseback Riding at 4 km - Laundry at 1 km - Local hospital at 14 km - Mountain at 0.02 km - News Stand at 0.2 km - Night Club at 20 km - Picnic Area/Tables at 1 km - Shopping Mall at 1 km - Taxi access at 0.1 km - Train station at 1 km - Vending Machines at 0.1 km - Waterfront at 0.3 km - electric car charging station - grocery store at 0.099 km - library at 1 km ## Starting rate From €225 for 3 nights ## Traveler reviews - **Average rating**: 9.8 - **Number of reviews**: 6 - **Overall impression**: They loved it ## Videos and virtual tours - [Video](https://youtu.be/4kc8B0w0lT0)