Converted Barn rentals near Montcabrier, Puy l'Eveque, Lot, Midi-Pyrenees. Book direct with owners.

Converted Barns near Montcabrier, Puy l'Eveque, Lot, Midi-Pyrenees

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Converted Barns Nr. Montcabrier, Puy l'Eveque, Lot, Midi-Pyrenees

Quercy Farmstead with Converted Barns
Secluded Rural Situation, Ideal for Walkers and Country Lovers
Studio and 1 Bed + (Mezzanine) Gites

The buildings and courtyard

View from the fields

Sheila and Dan would like to welcome you to Fraysse Haut, our home of 11 years and the perfect location for a relaxing 'away-from-it-all' holiday in the Lot department. Guest accommodation is in the converted barns overlooking the sunny courtyard: the Barn, the Tower and the Bread house. We live separately in the main house and can ensure you make the most of your stay in this secluded location in the hills above the Lot river valley. A network of tracks and footpaths pass nearby, including the Montcabrier circuit. Our access is a long track, the GR652, off a quiet country road. Montcabrier village is 5 km away by road, less by woodland path. Shops, supermarkets and weekly produce markets are at Puy l’Evêque (5km) and Prayssac (8km) and Cahors is 38km. The Barn is available all year round. Our holiday accommodation is particularly popular for walking holidays and for family groups.

Barn kitchen/dining area

Barn interior

Prices Currency Conversion

Rental periods	Barn only 2/3 persons	Barn and tower 4/6 persons	Breadhouse	All buildings
25 October - 19 December 2008	395 euros	495 euros	N/A	N/A
20 December 2008 - 9 January 2009	460 euros	595 euros	N/A	N/A
10 January - 27 March 2009	395 euros	495 euros	N/A	N/A
28 March - 17 April (Easter) 2009	460 euros	595 euros	N/A	N/A
18 April - 16 May 2009	350 euros	395 euros	N/A	N/A
17 May - 26 June 2009	395 euros	495 euros	250 euros	575 euros
27 June - 4 September 2009	595 euros	695 euros	295 euros	875 euros
5 September - 30 October 2009	395 euros	495 euros	250 euros	575 euros

Notes on prices
Prices are for the property per week in Euros. Discounts possible for longer letting periods.

Changeover day
Bookings are from Saturday 17.00 to Saturday 10.00. In low season mid-week changeovers may be possible (e.g. Wednesday).

Accommodation

Barn (2 Bedrooms, Sleeps 2/6)

The Barn sleeps 2/4, or 6 if combined with the Tower.
The spacious living area has glazed doors opening to the sunny courtyard, and a wood burning fire makes it comfortable for winter rentals.
The kitchen/dining area has a solid-pine farmhouse table for family meals. Well equipped for self-catering with a refrigerator and freezer compartment, dishwasher, gas hob and extractor and an electric oven. A cloakroom/utility room houses a washing machine and leads to a downstairs toilet and second shower.
Upstairs on the first floor gallery (mezzanine) is a large double bed and off the gallery is a bedroom with twin singles.
Shower room with basin, toilet and bidet.
The separate accommodation in the Tower has a breakfast/living room on the first floor and a bedroom on the second floor, with 2 single beds and a shower room/toilet, and views across the fields.
There is a double sofa-bed on the first floor.
The Barn has under-floor heating and is available all year.

Breadhouse (Studio, Sleeps 2)

Once the farm bakery, “le Fournil” has been converted into a character mini-gîte with studio-type accommodation. Within the open-plan living/sleeping area is a farmhouse table and chairs, 2 easy chairs, a double bed and a dressing area with shelves and hanging space. The tiled shower room has shower cubicle, toilet, bidet and basin. The corner kitchenette has fitted cupboards and worktop with gas hob, sink and undercounter fridge. Open-tread wooden steps go up to a mezzanine in the roof with additional storage space. A small covered terrace to the front of the building provides a pleasant area for meals or just sitting.

Notes on accommodation
You can see more views of the accommodation and surroundings on our own website. The property is not suitable for very young children unless well supervised. Smokers welcome but no smoking in the buildings.

Outside
The buildings surround the courtyard with a barbecue and herb beds, and seating and outdoor dining areas in sunshine or shade. There are plenty of shady spots for relaxing with a book. The courtyard opens onto the fields and woods where you may wander freely. We have a vegetable garden and fruit trees, but it is not a working farm. We have no cats so there is plenty of bird life around the house including nesting barn owls. Wild orchids are plentiful in May and June before haymaking and this is a highly recommended time of year to visit.

Special interest holidays
Walking Holidays: An all-inclusive 1 week walking holiday is offered for individuals or groups from 2 to 8 people. Price 480 euros per person, reductions for groups. The programme includes a selection of personally guided walks and can be adapted to suit ability and interests. Maps and walk notes are included. The walking holidays are available all year round. 2009 special dates: w/c 24 May: "Orchids and wild flowers"; w/c 17 October: Autumn fruits.

Combine a walking holiday with some French conversation practise and enjoy walking at the same time.

Travel
Airports: Bergerac 80km. Toulouse 150km. Rodez 150km. Limoges 210km. Bordeaux 215km. Brive (opening 2008) 100km. A useful website is 'flightmapping.com' which tells you who flies where. A car is essential; car hire is available from all airports. By road: Calais is about 800km, the Brittany ports much less. The A20 motorway brings you to Cahors. Further details provided on request. By train: Eurostar to Paris or Lille, change for connecting services to Cahors or Agen.

Distances
Nearest market, commerce and restaurants are at Puy l’Evêque 5km. There are supermarkets at Prayssac 8km or Fumel 20km. Cahors is our nearest main town at 35km. The baker in Montcabrier village 5km bakes excellent country bread.

Further details
Local shops and supermarkets are open on Sunday morning.
Other amenities and leisure facilities (nearest) include:
Public swimming pool, 5 km. Lake swimming, 20 km. Tennis court, 5 km. Canoe hire, 5 km. Horse riding, 10 km. Bicycle hire, 8 km. Fishing, 5 km. Wine tasting - all around.

Booking notes
25% deposit required on booking; balance 8 weeks before start of holiday. Payment can be in UK Pounds or Euros. Short lets are sometimes possible, please ask. Security deposit required. Linen and towels are available. Water and cooking gas included; electricity for the barn is on a separate meter which is read on arrival and departure; you pay for what you use.

Guest comments
'We are very much looking forward to seeing you again in 2008. Val and I thoroughly enjoyed our stay with you and we both think you and Dan have done a wonderful job of restoring and refurbishing the Barn and other buildings.' David & Valerie, UK (August 2007).

'Just a quick note ... Spring is running riot here but so much of my heart remains at Fraysse Haut and our sweet home for six weeks, the Barn. If you find yourself besieged by Americans, you can bet it’s because of the reports we brought home of our stay with you.' Susan & Dan, USA (March 2007).

'Thank you for a lovely relaxed time during our stay at Fraysse Haut. We really enjoyed staying in the Barn with all the comforts you have provided. If we have an opportunity in the future we would like to stay again.' Bob & Barbara, UK (May 2007).

For booking and further information

Sheila Cosma
Tel: (France) + 33 (0)565 366 167
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Owners Website: Click here

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