Holiday homes & gites in France.
Restored Farmhouse and Converted Barn with Large Private Pool & Distant Views All Round
Stands on its Own, Surrounded by Farmland
Sleeps 12 (6 Bedrooms)
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Nougayrede Bas, near Cahors in the Lot Valley. Authentic traditional farmhouse and converted barn, refurbished to a high standard with a large private pool. Six bedrooms sleep 12. The property stands on its own in an elevated hillside position, surrounded by spellbinding vistas of farmland and hilltop towns. Two miles from shops and restaurants at Montcuq. Twenty miles from Cahors (historic regional centre) well placed for visiting one of the loveliest parts of France. Pool with underwater lighting, 40x20ft. Grounds of one acre, parts in deep shade.
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| Rental periods | Per Week | |
| April / May 2009 | £500 | Plus fuel at cost |
| June 2009 | £750 | No extras |
| July 2009 | £1200 - £2500 | No extras |
| August 2009 | £2500 | No extras |
| September 2009 | £750 - £1200 | No extras |
| October 2009 | £500 | Plus fuel at cost |
| Winter lets ( 4 weeks or more) | £250 | Plus fuel at cost |
Notes on prices
Prices are for the property per week in UK Pounds.
The rents shown are inclusive.
During the summer, they cover electricity, gas, heating oil, local telephone, BBQ charcoal, cleaning of house and swimming pool - there are no extras. In the colder months, oil and electricity are charged at cost.
Changeover day
All lets start and finish on Saturdays, and all weeks are counted as belonging to the month in which they begin.
Accommodation
| Bedrooms: | Spacious bed-sitting suite 1 with giant double bed Bedroom 2 with twin beds. Bedroom 3 with 3 single beds. Spacious bed-sitting suite 4 - one double, one single Spacious bed-sitting suite 5 - twin beds Bedroom 6 doubles as study. Single bed. |
| Bathrooms: | 5 x bathrooms. Large family bathroom with bath, separate shower cubicle, WC and hand-basin. Each of bedrooms 2 - 5 has its own bathroom en-suite, with shower, WC and hand-basin. |
| Kitchen: | Fitted kitchen with large gas-fired range cooker, hob, oven, extractor and downlighter. Double sink, large family size fridge, separate deep freeze, dishwasher, microwave, toaster, electric kettle and good stock of utensils. |
| Utility Room: | Separate laundry room with washing machine & water-softener. |
| Living Rooms: | The interior is roomy and full of character. Huge L-shaped open-plan living area. Comfy sofas and armchairs. Dining tables to seat 12. SatTV, video, hi fi, CDs. Telephone & internet connection (not broadband). Separate study/card room/games room. |
| Other: | Pretty hi-level terrace for open-air living, shaded and with commanding southerly views. External dining space for 12. Steps down to garden. |
| Cleaning/towels/ linen/maid service: |
English manager lives in the village. Property is cleaned before each let. Guests bring own bed-linen and towels, however hire can be arranged if necessary. |
Notes on accommodation
There is full oil-fired central heating and a large open fire, with logs provided in season. The barn is electrically heated.
- hob/stove,
- oven,
- fridge/freezer,
- fridge,
- microwave,
- dishwasher,
- washing machine,
- iron/ironing board,
- satellite tv,
- tv,
- telephone,
- internet access,
- central heating,
- room fans,
- barbecue,
- private pool (for sole use of guests),
- pets accepted
Outside
Stable block contains two spacious bed-sitting rooms and an entrance hall/kitchenette.
Private pool with underwater lighting, 12m x 6m, enjoys direct sunlight all day. Depth 1.2 metres to 2m. Roman steps into the shallow end. Water cleaned by automatic pump and filter: chemical balance monitored regularly.
The pool is surrounded by a sun terrace, with sunloungers and wide views. Shady pool-house equipped for barbecues.
Grounds of one acre, part shaded by trees. Walnuts, figs, plums, vines.
The plot is surrounded by undulating farmland (sunflowers, meadows) giving onto distant views.
Travel
The A20 autoroute from Paris has an exit at Cahors, and from Cahors, Nougayrede Bas lies 20 miles to the SW.
From Dieppe, Le Havre or St Malo, the house can be reached in an easy day's driving, and from Calais (ferry or tunnel) after a longer day's drive.
Toulouse,Bordeaux & Bergerac airports, all within 2 hours of Nougayrede Bas, have several flights a day from Heathrow, Gatwick and Stansted.
Trains run to Cahors from the Gare d'Austerlitz in Paris.
Distances
Nougayrede Bas is two miles from the hilltop market town of Montcuq, with restaurants, street cafes and all shops for day-to-day living.
Cahors, the historic regional centre, is 20 miles off, with a wider range of shops.
Further details
The River Lot is one of the loveliest in France. Flowing parallel to the Dordogne, its valley is more sinuous, its uplands wilder. Every valley in the region has its mediaeval castle, prehistoric cave, fortified bastide, or pilgrimage town. All have atmospheric restaurants. The local economy is agricultural.
The local cuisine is rich and varied. Specialities include duck, geese, foie gras, plums, walnuts. The deep red wines of Cahors, raised on these stony hillsides, were known to the Romans, and have seen a lively revival in recent years.
Festivals and concerts are widespread in the summer. Every village has its weekly market and its annual fete, often with fireworks.
Summers are very hot. Remember you are on the same latitude as Rimini! However your thick stone walls give good insulation, and your elevated position is exposed to breezes.
Booking notes
We accept bookings by telephone, e-mail or post. It is usually best to ring and enquire about availability, so that if satisfied you can make a verbal reservation then and there. This will then be held for three days.
This gives you time to to send us a completed booking form and a rental deposit of 50% of one week's rent.
After that, we ask you to pay the balance not later than two months before your arrival date.
Guest comments
‘The house was perfect and we will be recommending it to friends’ - Mrs Kate J, London
‘What a fabulous place. We will definitely be re-booking’ - Mr Andrew B, Tyne & Wear,
‘Best house we’ve ever stayed at ‘ - Mrs Karen W, West Midlands.
‘We loved our stay at your villa. We will be recommending it to all our Dutch friends’ - Mr & Mrs Ben B, Amsterdam, Holland
‘Beyond our wildest dreams. A great place for friends to spend time together.’ - Mrs Carol P, Ontario, Canada
‘What a wonderful place! We fell in love with the house and the pool, and would love to return sometime soon.’ - Mr & Mrs Andrew S, Kent
‘We had a fabulous holiday last time. This time we had another fantastic week, it was just as lovely as before. Thank you.’ - Mr & Mrs Kevin W, Yorks
For booking and further information
Tony and Judy Lane
Tel: (UK) + 44 (0)1342 323 293
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