Holiday Farmhouse Gites in Cremps, Nr. Cahors, Midi-Pyrenees
Restored, Traditional Stone Farmhouse Set in 6 Acres Wood, Meadow and Gardens
Stylish, Tranquil, Very Peaceful - Rural but not Isolated
1, 2 & 3 Bedroom Gites, Whole House Rental or B&B
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Cremps is a traditional French rural village. ‘Liberte’ is set on a quiet hilltop just 1.5km outside the village. Liberte provides luxury and comfort. It's a 180 year old farmhouse with barn/stables and separate little house which was the local bread oven. Buildings are set around a spacious white gravelled courtyard. Separate south facing garden + 6 acres of private meadow and woods. Nearest main town (historical Cahors) is 20 mins in the car and has all facilities including really good water leisure centre. River swimming nearby. Lalbenque (10 mins) has excellent tennis courts, outdoor pool, market, restaurant, cafe and supermarket. Restaurants abound in the area, which is famous for its excellent and well-priced food and wine. Nearest major city Toulouse (1hr). Ideal for those seeking tranquillity, enjoying good food and wine, walking, canoeing, riding, relaxing in the sun and generally being at peace, but there's also plenty to do and see. Books, music, games etc available.
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| Rental periods | Truffle: 2 adults + 2 children for extra 25% per child on prices below) | Oak: 2 adults sharing or 2 adults + 2 children for extra 25% per child on prices below) |
Tree : 6 adults (3 x 2 sharing) | Liberte (whole house) : 12-14 people |
| May / June | 310 Euros | 310 Euros | 930 Euros | 1550 Euros |
| July / August | 340 Euros | 340 Euros | 1020 Euros | 1700 Euros |
| September / October | 310 Euros | 310 Euros | 930 Euros | 1550 Euros |
| November - April | 280 Euros | 280 Euros | 840 Euros | 1400 Euros |
| Supplement per child (Truffle and Oak) | +25% | +25% | ||
| Bed & Breakfast | 50 - 60 Euros | 50 - 60 Euros | 150 - 180 Euros | 250 - 300 Euros |
Notes on prices
Also, Acorn studio for 2 (enquire owner). Whole house rental suits 6x2 adults sharing + 2-4 children sharing or any combination to suit. Prices in Euros per week (not per person). Oak and Truffle only suitable for 2 + 2 children not 2 + 2 adults. Longer lets (2 wks +) price negotiable. Less than a week - see B&B. Different arr/dep dates negotiable depending on bookings. Public holidays at July/Aug rates. Bed linen/towels included. Pets by arrangement. T & C on website - read before booking.
Changeover day
Changeover day : Saturdays with departure by 11:00 and arrivals anytime after 14:00
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Oak (52 m2), Sleeps 2/4 (2 adults + 2 children)
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Main bedroom/living room with tented ceiling (27m2), huge mirrored wardrobe, bookshelves, leather sofas, coffee table, super king size bed with zipped mattresses, bedside tables, lamps. Stylishly decorated. TV for DVD and video, CD, radio and hairdryer. 2nd bedroom (9m2) has adult size strong bunk beds with good mattresses intended for 2 children rather than 2 more adults, as rooms adjoin. Separate shower room is generously sized with new white sanitary ware, mirror, radiator, towel rails and ample shelf space. Separate new kitchen/diner fully fitted (12m2) with dishwasher, microwave, cooker and hob (gas/elec), fridge freezer, coffee maker, kettle, toaster, ironing board, iron, dining table and chairs for 4 and storage. Kitchen has crockery, cutlery, glassware and cookware for u to 4 people. Bedlinen + towels provided. Authentic stone walls, tiled throughout plus rugs. Rads in bedrooms and shower room. On ground floor and opening onto south facing garden. |
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Tree (147m2) 3 Bedrooms, Sleeps 6
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Self-contained, very large and luxurious first floor apartment. 2 x access by stone steps; 3 double bedrooms each with own facilities and king size beds; extra guest WC and shower. Fully equipped office (11m2); living room (28m2) with fireplace, TV, DVD, sounds etc. Large dining/kitchen double height room open to roof beams (22m2). Kitchen has microwave, oven + hob (gas/elec), fridge freezer, coffee maker, kettle, toaster, ironing board, iron. Cutlery, crockery, glassware and cookware for up to 12 people. Dining table as is seats 8 (extends to do 12). Bedlinen and towels provided. Authentic stone walls and exposed timbers in all rooms; bedrooms carpeted, or oak floorboards with rugs, elsewhere tiles and flagstones with rugs. Radiators throughout. |
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Liberte (263 m2) Whole Hse, 6 beds, sleeps 12
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| Liberte, the whole house comprises all the individual units described above (plus another smaller unit called ‘Acorn’ with galley kitchen, shower room but no living space). The house can be rented as a whole and accommodates 12 adults with further sofabeds for 4 children in 2 apartments Oak and Truffle(no charge for children if whole house rented). All bedrooms have their own facilities. See individual descriptions for full descriptions of all rooms. House and gardens have been specifically designed to offer independence and privacy but generous space to get together. ‘Tree’ reception rooms accommodate 10-12 people and thus can entertain all residents. The main kitchen is comprehensively equipped, including dishwasher, to prepare for and serve 12 people. Housekeeper available at extra cost if required, by arrangement. | |
Notes on accommodation
Acorn is an additional 2 person studio apartment, enquire with owner. Radiators but not on in the summer months. Fans available. Oak for 4 people is for a couple with 2 children rather than 2 couples sharing as the bedrooms adjoin. Owner available and willing to act as housekeeper (at extra cost). All double beds good quality UK king sized with high quality linen. Each apartement and room has a unique character and charm. Particular care has gone into making each apartment like your 'home-from home' with everything you might needed already provided, including your welcome pack of food. Liberte is suitable for children and families and a very safe environment. Extensive video/DVD library free of charge (180 titles). There are separate areas in the garden for people to be able to sit and/or dine privately away from other guests. Office with internet available - no charge for reasonable use, such as logging on for mails occasionally.
Outside
South facing white gravelled garden immediately accessible to the gites, with cushioned teak sunbeds, umbrellas, shaded dining table and chairs for 6/8 + BBQ. Also, big courtyard + additional separate and secluded sunbathing area with cushioned sun-loungers and further dining for 6/8 (indoors, nice and cool!). Wild garden, leading out onto 6 acres of private meadow and woodland also suitable for camping and picnicking.
Coast/Beach
Excellent river beach with canoe hire and cafe 20 mins, excellent clean lido and tennis facilities in Lalbenque 10 mins and Limogne 20 mins; superb water leisure centre and sports grounds in Cahors 25 mins. The River Lot is accessible for boating, canoeing, swimming. 2 cycles available for use at the farm
Special interest holidays
Help with buying a house in France including introduction to reputable and efficient agents, advice on residency issues, French bureaucracy etc. Owner is private property investor/developer, interior designer, building project manager, speaking fluent French, English and German. Please see website for more details and prices.
Travel
Toulouse airport 70 mins; Rodez 80 mins drive. Calais/Cherbourg/Le Havre about a 10 hour drive. Good stop off point for onward travel to Spain. Car hire available at airports and in local town. Car necessary as no local public transport available.
Distances
Nearest villages Lalbenque with market (Sats), bar, restaurant, supermarket 10-15 mins; Limogne with bar, supermarket, pharmacy etc and market (Sun) 20 mins; Concots with bar and epicerie/boulanger and market (Sun) 10 mins. Nearest big town is Cahors 20 mins; easy access to Autoroute (A20) for access North and South. Many local towns and places of interest - too numerous to list.
Further details
Owner has full and detailed folders and files with information about all local activities, places of interest, restaurants, etc. Happy to plan and advise on outings.
Booking notes
30% deposit payable on confirmation of reservation; balance 6 weeks before arrival date; or total payable immediately upon reservation if reservation is made within 6 weeks of date of visit; cash preferred; cheques accepted; no facility to acccept credit or debit cards. Payment in Euros preferred. Sterling payment by agreement, transacted at local bank rate at date of payment.
Guest comments
So pleased to be here again - a haven of tranquility, laughs, good music, great food, glamour, sophistication and joie de vivre. Mrs Patricia Pugh, London.
Good food, good company, great hospitality - what more can one ask for. Mrs Pam Thomas. Chislehurst, UK.
A very nice place to stay. A lot of thought has been given to the needs of guests. Thank you. Mary and Martyn Orrom, Cork.
'Thanks for a very pleasant stay in Truffle. Beautiful setting, relaxing and made very welcome and at home. Hope whoever stays next enjoys this place as much as we have.' Joana and Gareth, Glasgow.
Just to let you know we had a fabulous holiday at Liberte. You have a lovely place, beautifully refurbished and so peaceful. You made us really weldome. Pam & Joe Southport.
Votre gite est vraiment tres bien amenage, avecbeaucoup de gout et on se sent comme a la maison. Rien ne manque au niveau d'equipement, c'est la premiere fois que nous louons un gite comme le votre. Pierrette & Christian, Paris.
House swap
House swap considered - anywere!
For booking and further information
Mrs Chi Morgan
Tel: (France) + 33 565 22 86 85
Fax: (France) + 33 565 22 86 88
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