 Ariel view, property on the banks of the River Lot | ||
 Swimming pool | ||
 Main house and cottage, courtyard entrance | ||
 Fishing from our private jetty | ||
| Bedroom(s) | 6 Bedroom(s) Sleeps 10 | |
| Summary |
The property is set privately in ten acres on the banks of the navigable River Lot. All bedrooms have en suite bathrooms. There is a Private garden (BBQ equipment and furniture supplied), croquet lawn, swimming pool, small boat, and fishing from the private jetty. Near to Golf Courses, Watersports, Riding Stables, village tennis courts and a good choice of Restaurants. |
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| Nearest Town | Casseneuil, Aquitaine, France | |
| Pool | Yes | |
| Detail |
The Main House sleeps 8 extra bedroom available on request The main house has a large, south facing summer room with a pool/snooker table, leading into a covered terrace with a dining table seating twelve. This in turn opens out onto the outside terrace, swimming pool (11m x 5m) and garden with views of the river. The sitting room has a large stone fireplace,books, satellite television, DVD and CD player and is wonderfully cool in summer. The kitchen is fully equipped with a large fridge/freezer, dishwasher, oven and hob. There are two double bedrooms on the ground floor, each with their own bathrooms and entrances. Upstairs is a master bedroom and bathroom with a free-standing bath, which has views over the courtyard on one side and a small balcony overlooking the pool and garden on the other side. There is also a smaller twin bedroom and bathroom. The property is private and not shared |
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| Location |
The ancient kingdom of Aquitaine is here to discover. To the west you will find the great vineyards of Bordeaux or the Atlantic beaches of the Landes. To the east is the old city of Cahors and its vineyards along the river valley. Or south, to the lively city of Toulouse and on through the heart of Gascony to the foothills of the Pyrénees and the Basque country. It is an area rich in history and the region is dotted with many bastide's, medieval, fortified hilltop towns and villages, which have changed little, yet are still living communities that burst into life on market days with stalls filled with fresh local produce and flowers. They are the legacy of wars and feudal disputes over the centuries, which ended with the marriage of Eleanor of Aquitaine to Henry Plantaganet, at whose court the music and poetry of the troubadours flourished. Around us is fertile green and wooded farming country producing plums, apples, strawberries and melons amongst the odd field of sunflowers and vines. Spring comes early with warm days and cherry blossom, (pick as many as you can eat). In summer life moves slowly, interrupted only by the noonday siesta and lasts well into September and often beyond, slowly turning to autumn when it is time to harvest the walnuts. There are many walks nearby, and this is excellent cycling country taking you deep into the hills with views across valleys reminiscent of Tuscany. The people here are warm and friendly and it is impossible to go out and not stumble across a flower festival, a village market groaning with local delicacies, a farm selling its own produce, or a country antique market. And of course there is the food. This region of France is famous for its duck and geese, of which foie gras and magret de canard are some of the great dishes of Gascony. Within ten kilometres of us there are many restaurants ranging from small family run ones, to gastronomic. Then there are the fine brandies of Armagnac, distilled and aged in the same way for centuries and the wines of Bergerac, Buzet, Cahors and Bordeaux. Our local village of Casseneuil is about half a mile (1km) away. Medieval in its origins, it has a 15th century church, which has fine frescoes, and old half -timbered (colombe) houses perched on the ramparts overlooking the river. It has a good butcher, several bread shops, a small supermarket, pharmacy, post office and a garage. There is a small market on Wednesday mornings and a good family run bar restaurant in the little hilltop village of St. Pastour, 4km away. The main town of this area is Villeneuve-sur-Lot. A busy market town sitting astride the river about 6 miles (10k) away, it has good shopping, lots of restaurants, a large farmers market in the centre on Tuesday and Saturday mornings and two big supermarkets on the outskirts. |
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| How to get here |
Airports: Bergerac - 45mins (Ryanair, FlyBe) Toulouse - 90mins Bordeaux - 90mins Road: Motorway from Paris - 7 Hours St. Malo - 7 Hours Calais - 10 Hours Detailed Itinery sent on request. |
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| Prices |
House October to April, inclusive £500 May £700 June £900 July £1250 August £1400 September £900 All prices, are weekly and include all linen, towels, electicity and water. Terms 25% deposit balance 8 weeks before arrival. |
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| Prop. Ref. | 124 | |
| Availability |
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