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The Street with our House

Our traditional 13th century stone house is full of character and completely restored in accordance with local building traditions. The apartment occupies the main floor (street level) with the option of part of the first floor. There is a large terrace as well as side deck and courtyard with secure private car parking. The generous accommodation has central heating. Appliances, fittings and furniture are of a high standard. Castelnau-Montratier is an unspoilt hilltop town with its own weekly market in the central square where the locals play ‘boules’. Make our large apartment your comfortable base from which to experience this delightful part of southern France. The area, known as Quercy Blanc because of the colour of the local limestone, consists of rolling hills and fertile valleys peppered with isolated churches and hamlets. An area of outstanding natural beauty, it is steeped in history with lovely country walks, rich cultural heritage and inexpensive fresh local produce.

Reception Room

Living-Kitchen

 

Prices Currency Conversion

 

Notes on prices
Prices shown are for the property per week in Euros.
If preferred, payment may be in pounds sterling or Australian dollars equivalents. Central heating, gas, electricity and linen are included. *November to April heating supplement 60 Euros per week. Reduced rates for longer stays: 2 weeks - 10% discount, 3 weeks - 15% discount, 4 weeks or more - 20% discount. Longer rentals may be negotiated.

Changeover day
Normally bookings are Saturday to Saturday. At off-peak times, other arrival or departure days will be considered.

Accommodation

 

Notes on accommodation
Accommodation is generous and has central heating which makes the accommodation very comfortable for year round enjoyment. Appliances, fittings and furniture are of a high standard.
The apartment for renting comprises most of the house, with exclusive use of the terrace and deck. On the upper floors there is an apartment we keep for our own use when we can be in France. During your holiday we would probably not be in residence, but if we were our presence would in no way impinge on your use of the apartment. Although, of course, we would be at hand to answer any queries.
Please, no pets and no smoking.

Amenities/Facilities provided

 

Outside
Rear: Tiled terrace with large dining table and chairs. Also large parasol and sunloungers. Steps leading to rear garden.
Side: Timber deck with small table and chairs. Hard standing for car parking, lockable gates lead onto street.

Travel
Castelnau-Montratier is situated in the south of the Department of the Lot, 25 kms south of Cahors. It is in the Region of Midi-Pyrenées and just over an hour by road north of Toulouse. Paris is a good six hours to the north. Train direct from Paris to Cahors.
From London and other major European centres you can fly direct to Toulouse (and there are frequent flights from Paris). Pick up a hire car at the airport.
A car is recommended if you want to visit the surrounding area.

Distances
Cahors - 25 kms
Toulouse - 90 kms: Toulouse airport - 70 minutes by car
Bordeaux - 200 kms (2h30)
Montauban - 40 mins: Albi - 90 mins: St Cirq Lapopie - 30 mins
Paris - 600 kms (6hrs)

Further details
Castelnau-Montratier has a full range of small shops - boulangeries, patisseries, boucheries, fruiterie, épiceries, quincaillerie - and a well-stocked supermarket. The main square, where there is a market on Sunday mornings all year, is the centre of town life with its two cafes, banks, and places to linger and chat. Our town also has an open-air swimming pool and tennis courts. Staying in the town you will experience those things essentially French, from the morning baguettes and croissants to the friendly ‘Bonjour’ of the neighbours.

Within a short drive are lake swimming, horse riding, golf and fishing; together with many restaurants to suit all budgets. Markets in neighbouring towns sell local produce, handicrafts and other goods. Antiques and brocante fairs are an opportunity to buy unique collectables. In summer one can always find a village fête with its eating, drinking, boules tournaments and dancing as well as concerts of jazz, folk and classical music. Castelnau-Montratier is at the centre of the wine area Coteaux de Quercy. Visit the vineyards to buy wine from the local vignerons or drive to the nearby renowned wine areas of Cahors and Gaillac. Enjoy cycling through the rolling countryside.

There are endless possibilities for half day or day trips: caves where one can see prehistoric art and amazing geological formations, such as Pech Merle; small towns clinging to the valley side as at Rocamadour or St Cirq-Lapopie; châteaux, cathedrals and local markets abound; Cahors, Moissac, Montauban, Cordes-sur-Ciel, Albi and many more towns will claim your attention.

Booking notes
A deposit of 25% is required at the time of booking. This deposit will be credited towards the full cost. Full booking payment and refundable security deposit are required at least eight weeks before the holiday start date.
To book contact owners.

For booking and further information

 

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This advertiser joined Owners Direct in March 2006,
and has advertised this property with us since April 2006.

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