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Luxurious Country Cottage Set In Thirty Five Acres
Gavaudun, near Monflanquin, Lot-et-Garonne, South West France
1 bedroom, sleeps 2/4 people. Use Of Large Swimming Pool


La Grangette

La Grangette is a beautifully restored 18th century barn, completely independent from the main house with uninterrupted views across unspoilt fields and woodland. Use of the fabulous and uniquely designed large 11 x 8 metre swimming pool is available and privately accessed from the cottage, ensuring privacy for everyone. The villages of Gavaudun and Lacapelle-Biron are 5 minutes away by car, whilst the picturesque market towns of Monpazier, Monflanquin and Villereal are only 15 minutes drive.

The surrounding woodland is completely unspoiled and from the terrace one can sometimes see deer grazing in the twilight. There are a large variety of birds to see including hoopoes, nightjars, hen harriers and buzzards. In the springtime the fields are full of beautiful wild orchids and in the autumn the woodland has cèpes, girolles and other delicious field mushrooms to flavour your cooking.

The cottage has a completely private south facing terrace half shaded by fig trees and a shady cobbled courtyard at the side, equipped with table, chairs, sun umbrella, loungers and a barbecue.


The interior is open plan, with the original beams, stone walls and cow manger having been preserved. The living area is stylish and warm with a dining area, and fully equipped kitchen. A double and two single sofa beds are available in the main living area. A television, DVD player, CD, radio, books and games are provided. We have a wide selection of DVD’s which we are happy to lend to guests during their visit.

An open plan staircase leads to a mezzanine bedroom with a large 160cm x 200cm double bed.

The bathroom is modern with a fully tiled walk in shower and heated towel rail, washbasin and wc. The kitchen is fully equipped with washing machine, dishwasher, gas stove, microwave and refrigerator. Sheets and towels are provided (including swimming towels) as well as two towelling dressing gowns. A cot and high chair are available if required.

We also provide a starter pack to get you through your first night without having to go shopping as soon as you arrive. This includes the basics like salt, pepper, matches, toilet paper and kitchen roll, eggs, butter, bread and jam.

We are on the edge of the Cahors wine growing area and close to Bergerac, so there are many local vineyards, which offer tastings. Our favourite wine, Le Vin du Tsar, offers all our guests a small sample of its red and rosé wine. Lacapelle-Biron, our nearest village, has a small supermarket open seven days a week, a baker, an excellent butcher, chemist and garage. There are two very good restaurants with menus starting at €10. Monpazier, Monflanquin, Villeréal and Fumel all have cafés and restaurants, supermarkets, hairdressers, chemists and banking facilities.


The Area

Leisure activities available locally include mountain biking, tennis and walking. There are many way-marked walks starting at the front door, ranging from five minutes to all day. We know the countryside well and can provide maps and guides and advise on itineraries.

There are riding stables close by and the nearest 18-hole golf course is within half an hour's drive. River canoeing trips are very popular and several local companies organise excursions on the rivers Lot and Dordogne.

About an hour away are Domme, Cahors, Sarlat and Les Eyzies, the latter with its famous pre-history museum, and the châteaux of Bonaguil, Biron, Mirandes, Boudeilles and Castelnaud, with its museum of medieval warfare including a full size working siege catapult.

Travel Information

Airports
Bergerac - 30 minutes
Ryan Air provide two flights a day during the Summer from Stansted.
Flybe flies from Birmingham, Bristol, Exeter, Leeds, Bradford and Southampton.
Bordeaux and Toulouse - 2 hours.
Carcassonne - 2.5 hours.
Limoges 3 hours
Road
Paris - approx 7 hours
St Malo - approx 7 hours
Roscoff - approx 7 hours
Caen - approx 9 hours
Calais - approx 11 hours
Rail
Agen - 1 hour by car (TGV Paris 4 hours - Eurostar and TGV via Lille or Paris)
Bordeaux - 2 hours (TGV Paris 3 hours + local train to Bergerac)
Libourne - 2 hours (TGV Paris 3 hours + local train to Bergerac)
Train/Car: Calais/Brive - Brive 2 hours

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Prices and booking information

19 April - 24 May£335€500
24 May - 28 June£465€700
28 June - 30 August£680€1000
30 August - 4 October£465€700
4 October - 1st November£335€500

All prices are per week Saturday to Saturday
arriving at 4 pm departing at 10am

Inclusive of linen, towels, pool towels, electricity and gas

Language(s) spoken:
English and French

To book or for more information please contact
Brook Adams


Telephone: 05 53 70 70 10 (International + 33 5 53 70 70 10)

Or: 06 07 35 01 54 (International + 33 6 07 35 01 54)

Please mention Vacation France when contacting the owner


 
 
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