# CANTAL Vézac near Aurillac spacious, bright gîte sleeps 6/8 ## Identity - **Type of property**: Vacation rental - **Ranking**: 3 keys - **Labelised capacity**: 6 persons ## Location - **City**: Vézac (15130) - **Department**: Cantal - **Region**: Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes - **Coordinates**: 44.8999486, 2.5236905 ## Capacity and layout - **Capacity**: 8 persons - **Bedrooms**: 4 rooms - **Single beds**: 2 single beds - **Double beds**: 3 double beds - **Bathrooms**: 1 bathroom - **Kitchens**: 1 kitchen - **Living rooms**: 1 living room - **Pets**: Pets not allowed ## Highlights - **Campaign** - **Closed bike room** - **hiking** ## Labels and themes - **Bike holidays**: Designed for touring cyclists, this accommodation is less than 5 km from a signposted cycle route and offers a secure room with tools and a repair kit. - **Family and friends holidays**: Designed for conviviality, these offers include a baby kit (cot, high chair) and equipment such as a barbecue, raclette grill or plancha... - **Nature holidays**: These rentals, close to signposted trails, offer full documentation (topographical guides, IGN maps, guidebooks, etc.) for your nature walks. - **Ski slopes**: Rentals are less than 5 km from the slopes, with ski storage, washing machines, tumble dryers and user-friendly facilities such as a raclette machine. ## The advantages of the accommodation - Spacious, comfortable house: 182 m² gîte with 4 large bedrooms, enclosed garden, terrace and modern facilities for convivial stays with family or friends. - Ideal location: 7 km from Aurillac and close to the Cantal's major tourist attractions (Parc des Volcans d'Auvergne, Puy Mary, Salers). - Varied activities nearby: hiking, golf 1 km away, swimming in lakes, skiing in winter, and discovering the local cultural and gastronomic heritage. ## Description Located in Vézac, in the southwest of Cantal, the gîte Le tilleul opens its doors to you for a revitalizing holiday, in a warm and friendly setting. This large house of 182 m², surrounded by a garden, with its 4 bedrooms is perfect for 8 people. If you are looking for a rental for family reunions or holidays with friends, you are in the right place! You will benefit from a calm environment while being 7 km from Aurillac and close to the tourist sites of Cantal. Comfortable gîte with garden and terrace in Vézac, in Cantal The gîte Le tilleul occupies an independent house with terrace and enclosed garden. The recent renovation has transformed the house into a comfortable and bright space. The decoration, a few touches of color and contemporary wallpapers, has been redesigned to create a modern and welcoming atmosphere. As soon as you arrive, you will feel at ease in this large holiday home. On the ground floor: A large kitchen/dining room perfectly equipped for convivial meals A warm living room to relax after a day of discovery A large entrance A laundry room for more practicality A toilet with washbasin A large multipurpose room that can be used as a gym, a bicycle or ski room or for your golf equipment On the first floor: Four spacious and bright bedrooms (from 14 to 22 m²): 2 bedrooms with double beds 160\*200, 1 bedroom with double bed 140\*200 and 1 bedroom with two single beds 90\*200 Quality bedding for a restful sleep Sheets provided and beds made on arrival A bathroom with large walk-in shower and separate toilet Outside: Large terrace with garden furniture, deckchairs and barbecue to enjoy the sunny days Enclosed garden for children Private parking Thanks to the equipment outdoors, you can fully enjoy your vacation: have friendly meals on the large terrace, prepare grilled food on the barbecue, lounge in the sun on the deckchairs, let the children play safely in the enclosed garden. A private car park is also at your disposal. In the village of Vézac, you will find all the shops to do your shopping. Holidays in Vézac in Cantal: nature activities, historical heritage and local gastronomy What could be better than discovering Vézac, at your own pace, on foot? 3 marked hiking trails will take you to the remarkable places in the village: the Vézac woods, the lake, the Château de Salles (hotel complex) and the golf course. Do you want to play golf or learn to play golf during your vacation? Nothing could be easier, the Vézac golf course, 1 km from the Le Tilleul gîte, has an 18-hole course in a preserved natural setting. Many sports and leisure activities are available in the surroundings of Vézac: hiking, mountain biking, cycle touring, horse riding, fishing, canoeing, and even skiing in winter. Hiking in the Auvergne Volcanoes Regional Nature Park means discovering breathtaking landscapes. Climbing Puy Mary (labelled Grand Site de France), hiking around Plomb du Cantal or Puy Griou, discovering the Gorges de la Jordanne? the Gorges du Pas de Cère or a family walk to the Ronesque rock: with 200 marked trails, Cantal is a real invitation to nature and tranquility. Where to swim during your holidays in Vézac? At the Saint-Étienne-Cantalès lake, the largest artificial lake in Auvergne, you will find 3 swimming and water sports sites, located around thirty kilometers from the Le tilleul gîte: Puech des Ouilhes in Lacapelle-Viescamp Rénac and Espinet beaches in Saint-Gérons The Saint-Étienne-Cantalès dam lake is also renowned for its fish-filled waters. It is a mecca for pikeperch fishing, whether you are an experienced or amateur fisherman, you will find something to satisfy your passion. Free tours of the hydroelectric power station are organized in summer for the curious. In Vieillevie, 40 km from your vacation rental, you can go canoeing, kayaking, paddleboarding and river rafting on the Lot. After swimming, treat yourself to a visit to the fortified castle overlooking the Lot Valley. The Laussac peninsula, at Lake Sarrans, is a magnificent natural site for swimming. Between the Cantal Mountains and the Aubrac plateau, it is one of the most beautiful sites in Aveyron (40 km from your gîte). On the way, stop at Raulhac, a pretty village with a remarkable heritage and take the time to visit the Messilhac castle, a unique testimony to French Renaissance architecture in Auvergne. Other remarkable villages to discover? Salers and Tournemire are the 2 villages of Cantal classified as the Most Beautiful Villages in France. They are located in the beautiful setting of the Auvergne Volcanoes Natural Park. A day in Salers is a place to discover magnificent houses with turrets, gates and ramparts, which make this place one of the most beautiful villages in the region. From the Barrouze esplanade, you can admire the panorama of Puy-Violent and the valleys of the Maronne, Rat and Aspre. Tournemire is a charming village with picturesque streets and a superb castle: the Château d'Anjony. Built in the 15th century, it is made up of four towers and an imposing square keep. One of the rooms is entirely decorated with frescoes from the mid-16th century, a must-see. To complete your tour of the Most Beautiful Villages of France, you can go to Conques, in Aveyron. This stage of the Chemins de Saint-Jacques is home to the Sainte-Foy abbey church, with 124 characters sculpted on its tympanum. Just 8 km from the Le Tilleul gîte, the Rocher de Carlat offers a virtual tour of the 15th century citadel (now gone) with an augmented reality headset. An experience to try! Fancy a cultural outing? Head to Aurillac. The Museum of Art and Archaeology has multiple collections: ethnography, archaeology, ancient art, current creations and natural sciences. In August, the international street theatre festival brings the town's public spaces to life: an event not to be missed! And in winter? At the Lioran resort (30 km away), ski among the fir trees in the largest ski area in the Massif Central and enjoy the view from the Plomb du Cantal (the highest peak in the department at 1,855 metres). Downhill skiing, Nordic skiing, cross-country skiing, sledding, ice skating, many activities are available to you in this family resort. At the Espace Nordique de Pailherols en Carladès (27 km away), peace and quiet are the order of the day. Cross-country skiing, Nordic skiing, but also sledding, snowshoeing and sleigh rides in a family atmosphere with the snow-covered Cantal mountains as a backdrop. In all seasons, enjoy local specialties (cheeses, charcuterie, fruit jellies, etc.) and traditional dishes (truffade, pounti, bourriols, Salers beef, etc.). Farm visits and local producers' markets will allow you to bring back authentic products in your luggage to share with your loved ones to extend your stay! ## Home The owners welcome guests. ## Accommodation details - **Approval number**: 015MS000324 - **Surface**: 182 m² - **Equipped for babies**: Yes - **Beds**: 5 (2 x queen size bed, 1 x double bed, and 2 x single bed) - **WCs**: 2 - **Kitchens**: 1 - **Living rooms**: 1 - **Owner's payment methods**: Transfert and Cash - **Connect Holiday Vouchers**: Yes - **Guarantee deposit**: €700.00 ## Rooms - **Independent rooms**: 1st floor, 19 m², Large, bright bedroom with 1 large window to the east and one to the south, desk, wardrobe, 160 cm bed, beautiful oak parquet flooring, central heating, armchair, chair. - **Independent rooms**: 1st floor, 21 m², Large, bright bedroom with beautiful oak parquet flooring, French windows and a window opening onto the balcony, armchair, chair, antique wardrobe, 2 bedside tables with lamps, 160 cm bed, central heating. - **Independent rooms**: 1st floor, 17 m², Large, bright bedroom with attractive oak parquet flooring, French windows opening onto the balcony and west-facing window, double bed (140cm), 2 bedside tables with lamps, weekly wardrobe and hanging space, central heating, one chair. - **Independent rooms**: 1st floor, 12 m², Beautiful bedroom with oak parquet floor, 2 twin beds (90 cm), (duvet 200 x 200 cm) bedside tables with lamp, large wardrobe, central heating. - **Kitchen in the living / dining room**: Ground floor, 18 m², Large, modern, fully-equipped dining kitchen (fridge-freezer, integrated oven and microwave, induction hob), very light with 3 large windows, large dining table, sofa, armchair, central heating. - **Living room**: Ground floor, 22 m², Large living room with 2 curtained windows, oak parquet flooring with 2 large leather sofas, coffee table, television, decorative fireplace (not usable), some books and board games, central heating. - **Bathroom**: 1st floor, Attractive shower room with 2 windows, walk-in shower, large washbasin on 2-drawer vanity unit, 2 heated towel rails, hairdryer, large mirror, central heating. - **WC**: 1st floor, 1 m², separate toilet with window - **WC**: Ground floor, 4 m², Large toilet, separate wc with door and window, washbasin on cabinet, liquid soap, hand towels - **Laundry room**: Ground floor, 6 m², large utility room with window, tumble dryer, clothes pegs, large laundry tub, hoover, household products. - **Games room**: Ground floor, 14 m², Spacious, bright games room with large bay window and 2 windows, with sofa, ping pong table, rackets and balls, elliptical trainer, can be used as a room for bikes, golf clubs, skis, fishing equipment, etc. - **Corridor / Clearance**: Ground floor, 5 m², Lovely, cosy entrance with antique furniture and lamp, beautiful oak staircase - **Balcony**: 1st floor, 8 m², balcony - **Car park**: Ground floor, 60 m², very large free car park with space for 3 to 4 cars ## Supplements - **Heating**: Mandatory, €12.00 / nuit - **Heating**: Billing at end of stay, on request ## Equipment and services - **Interior equipment**: - Antique furniture - Central Heating - Cloakroom - Cookware & Kitchen Utensils - Crockery & Cutlery - Desk with lamp - Dishwasher - Drying Rack - Extractor Hood - Gym - Hair Dryer - Heated Guest Rooms - Heating - Iron - Ironing Board - Laptop workspace - Mattress - Sidechairs - Ski Storage - Sound proofed windows - Table - Washing Machine - Wooden floor - armchair - armchairs - chairs - chest of drawers - child dishware - coffee maker - coffee table - cooking basics - cooking hob - cupboards - electric kettle - electric oven - freezer - fridge / freezer - fully equipped kitchen - hanger - kitchen supplies - kitchen table and chairs - kitchenware - lamp - leather sofa - microwave - mirror - mixer - modern style - night tables - oven - pans - parquet floor - radiators - sofa - storage space - stove - tea pot - tea service - toaster - vacuum cleaner - wine glasses - desk - dining table - fridge - gas/electric hob - kettle - plates - table and chairs - **Outdoor equipment**: - BBQ charcoal - BBQ grill - Balcony - Closed bike room - Courtyard - External Lighting - Garden (Common) - Garden (Private) - Play Ground - Sun Loungers - Terrace - garden - outdoor dining area - outdoor entertainment area - outdoor furniture - private entrance - sun umbrellas - kids outdoor play equipment - **Accessibility**: - Country or rural view - Garden View - No parties - Courtyard view - quiet street view - wide clearance to bed - wide hallway clearance - **Parking lots**: - Free parking on the street - Private parking - **Sustainable equipments**: - LED lighting - Organised selective sorting - **Charging station**: - Electric car charging point nearby (less than 15 minutes away) - **High-tech**: - TV - radio - **Baby equipments**: - Baby high chair - baby bath - childrens books and toys - **Hobbies**: - Petanque pitch - Ping-pong table - board games/puzzles - books - entertainment toys - **Security**: - Safe - Smoke Detectors ## Nearby TOURIST SITES \* Château de Pesteils: A magnificent medieval château in Polminhac, offering guided tours, spectacular views and entertainment for children. \* Salers: One of France's most beautiful villages, renowned for its volcanic stone houses and rich medieval heritage. \* Puy Mary: One of Europe's largest volcanoes, with hiking trails and panoramic views. \* Le Lioran ski resort: access to the Plomb du Cantal, the highest point in the Cantal (1856 m), by cable car or on foot, with panoramic views over the Monts du Cantal and the Brezons valley. Brezons valley, summer toboggan run, zip line, accro branche park, ice rink in winter, shops, restaurants... \* Aurillac: Historic capital of the umbrella, with its picturesque narrow streets, Saint-Géraud Cathedral, Museum of Art and Archaeology, Volcano Museum, guided tour of old Aurillac, leisure activities in the summer and winter. Aurillac, summer activities on the banks of the Jordanne river \* Château de Val: A fortified castle near Lanobre, on the shores of Lake Bort-les-Orgues. \* Viaduc de Garabit: An impressive railway viaduct designed by Gustave Eiffel, located near Ruynes-en-Margeride and Mont Mouchet. \* Chaudes Aigues, a spa town with its 82° Par spring and famous Michelin-starred restaurant. \* Château de Conros: A picturesque castle overlooking the Cère valley, offering tours and cultural activities. \* Col de Légal with its local inn (specialities: truffade, pounti...) on the hiking trail to the buron de Cabrespine, a buron where Cantal cheese is made and sold on the premises. Cantal cheese \* The chestnut museum at Mourjou \* The medieval village of Marcolès, a small town full of character labelled the most beautiful village in France. CULTURAL SITES \* Aurillac Museum of Art and Archaeology: exhibitions of historical objects and works of art. \* Musée des Volcans in Aurillac: A museum dedicated to the geology and volcanoes of the region. \* Saint-Géraud Romanesque church in Aurillac: A historic church with ancient frescoes. \* Maison des Eaux Minérales in Vic-sur-Cère: A museum on the history of mineral waters in the region. \* Maison de la Faune in Murat: A museum dedicated to the local fauna. \* Champollion Museum in Figeac: Dedicated to Jean-François Champollion, the decipherer of Egyptian hieroglyphs. \* Rocher de Carlat: A spectacular site offering panoramic views and a rich historical past. Visit the site with 3D glasses. \* Theatre and cinema in the centre of Aurillac SPORTING ACTIVITIES \* Hiking: Numerous signposted trails in the Monts du Cantal, including the GR 400, close to the gîte. \* Skiing at Le Lioran: A ski resort with runs for all levels, cross-country skiing and snowshoeing. \* Paragliding: Hang-gliding sites offering panoramic views of the mountains. \* Mountain biking: Trails adapted for mountain biking around the Monts du Cantal. \* Horse riding: Riding centres offering horse rides. \* 18-hole golf: The Vézac-Aurillac Golf Club for golf enthusiasts. \* Fishing: Numerous lakes (Saint Etienne Cantalès) and rivers for fishing. \* Climbing: Natural climbing sites in the region. \* Aquatic centre in Aurillac with balneotherapy. \* Velorail NATURAL AREAS \* Les Gorges de la Jordanne: Spectacular walks in a deep gorge. \* Vallée de la Cère: Magnificent scenery with plenty of opportunities for walks and picnics. \* Forêt de la Margeride: Ideal for walks, picnics and wildlife watching. \* Parc Naturel Régional des Volcans d'Auvergne: Protected area offering a multitude of outdoor activities. \* Lac de Saint-Étienne-Cantalès: A magnificent lake ideal for swimming, fishing, water sports and family picnics (Puech des Ouilles beach with a restaurant and Renac beach with a fitness trail). (Puech des Ouilles beach with restaurant and Renac beach with tree climbing course, inflatable structures, pedalo and paddle boat hire, restaurant, etc.). ## To discover in the surrounding area - ATM/Cash Machine at 0.8 km - Bar at 0.8 km - Barber/Beauty Shop at 0.8 km - Bathing at 7 km - Beach at 30 km - Bicycle Rentals at 7 km - Boating at 30 km - Boutiques at 1 km - Bowling at 10 km - Campaign - Car Rental Desk at 7 km - Childrens Activities at 0.8 km - Coffee Shop at 0.8 km - Communal pool at 7 km - Cross Country Skiing at 30 km - Downtown at 0.8 km - Drugstore at 6 km - Dry Cleaning at 6 km - Dry Cleaning & Laundry at 6 km - Fishing at 2 km - Florist at 7 km - Free Parking at 0.1 km - Golf Course at 1 km - Hair salon at 0.8 km - Horseback Riding at 7 km - Jogging Track at 0.05 km - Lake at 20 km - Laundromat nearby at 0.8 km - Laundry at 6 km - Local groceries at 0.8 km - Local hospital at 10 km - Mountain - News Stand at 0.8 km - Paddle - Petanque at 0.1 km - Picnic Area/Tables at 1 km - Restaurant at 0.8 km - Shopping Mall at 0.8 km - Skiing at 30 km - Train station at 10 km - Vending Machines at 0.8 km - bistro at 0.8 km - brasserie - diner at 2 km - family restaurant at 1 km - fine dining at 2 km - grocery store at 0.8 km - hiking at 0.05 km - library at 0.8 km - river at 2 km - ski pass vendor at 30 km - ski school at 30 km - ski shuttle at 10 km - surfing or boogieboarding nearby at 30 km - water park at 7 km - ziplining nearby at 30 km ## Services - Bed Linen - Complimentary Tea & Coffee - Iron/Ironing board on request - bed linens ## Starting rate From €297 for 3 nights ## Traveler reviews - **Average rating**: 9.6 - **Number of reviews**: 7 - **Overall impression**: They loved it