3 bedroom house in Payrac, Lot, Midi-Pyrenees
Renovated Stone House circa 1808 in a Well-Preserved Village
Perfect Location to Experience the French Countryside
Sleeps 5 (3 Bedrooms)
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To discover France is to fall hopelessly in love with a small village with its labyrinth of streets. It is to be inspired by images that provide proof that despite encroaching progress nothing has really changed. The simplicity of village life has a timeless quality to it. Everyone should experience it at least once. LaBouriane is a village house in Payrac, one of those memorable villages. It has a well-supplied supermarket, boulangerie, historic hotel, pharmacy, physician, gas station/garage, restaurants, public swimming pool, tennis courts, post office, beauty shop and a great tourist office, all within walking distance. You'll never run out of things to do. The cliffs overhanging the rivers are lined with impressive castles. Pre-historic caves are abundant. Canoeing, kayaking, bicycling, hiking, walking and horseback riding are popular sports. One of the best activities is eating and drinking the renowned cuisine and wine. It's hard to find a bad meal!
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Prices Currency Conversion
| Rental periods | |
| 12 April - 31 May 2008 | 450 euros |
| 31 May - 28 June 2008 | 550 euros |
| 28 June - 30 August 2008 | 650 euros |
| 29 August - 27 September 2008 | 550 euros |
| 27 September - 1 November 2008 | 450 euros |
| 1 November 2008 - 1 April 2009 | contact owners |
Notes on prices
Longer lets available from November - April. Please contact owners for details and pricing.
10% discount on second week booking 3 May - 1 November.
Changeover day
Changeover day is Saturday.
Check-in at 4pm. Check-out 10am.
Accommodation
| Bedrooms: | Red bedroom 1: queen bed, armoire, dresser, night tables, lamps and ceiling fan. Terrace bedroom 1: queen bed, armoire, dresser, night tables, lamps and fan. Petite Bedroom 1: single bed, ceiling fan, night table, lamp, clothing shelves. |
| Bathrooms: | Bathroom fairly large with tile throughout, large tub with telephone handle shower, shower curtain, sink and vanity, shelves for towels and personal items, behind door clothing rack, exhaust fan, good lighting, hair dryer and wall heater. Separate WC. |
| Kitchen: | Opens into the large living area with exposed beams. Fully equipped with electric/gas stove top, fan oven, refrigerator/freezer, dishwasher, microwave, coffee maker, toaster, electric kettle, country dining table, utensils and cooking pans. |
| Utility Room: | Utility area is next to the bathroom/WC and includes a washing machine, clothes dryer, laundry hamper, closet, broom, mop and cleaning supplies. There is a washing line outside the French door of the utility room for drying towels. |
| Living Rooms: | The open floor plan living room, newly decorated, consists of a very comfortable L-shaped sofa with matching love seat, many decorative pillows, antique chest coffee table, TV, CD player, desk, chair, lamps and internet access. |
| Other: | Through the French door of the utility area there is an outside terrace with patio furniture and BBQ grill, perfect for relaxing and taking in a bit of sunshine. |
| Cleaning/towels/ linen/maid service: |
Bed linens are included and changed after one week. 2 sets of towels per person per week are provided for use in the house only (pool towels not included). Renters are responsible for leaving property clean and in the condition that it was received. |
Notes on accommodation
No smoking in the house. If you are traveling with a pet please contact the owners. Pets may be accepted with prior approval. There is electric heat in all the rooms, but not available in the summer months. There is a fireplace for use during colder months. Street parking available next to the house.
Outside
A covered terrace (adjacent to the back bedroom) is an excellent outdoor space for eating, reading or just plain relaxing and listening to the sounds of nature and village life. There are plants, a table and chairs and an overhead light for use in the evening. A public swimming pool is within walking distance from the house. There are also lakes in the area with beaches for swimming and picnics.
Travel
A car is virtually esstential to appreciate the area as so many of its charms are hidden down tiny lanes and forest roads. Nearest airports are Bergerac (100km) and Toulouse (160km). Train service is available in Souillac (10km) and Gourdon (10km).
By ferry from Calais (800km). Check 'viamichelin.com' website for more travel information and tourist activities in the area. Car hire is availble at most airports.
There is local bus service from Payrac to Souillac and Gordon.
Distances
Payrac is centrally located in the Dordogne Region of France known as the capital of pre-history. It has a deserved reputation as one of Europe's most beautiful river valleys. It is a 30-45 minute drive through the beautiful countryside to most castles, caves and many touristic sites, including Beynac Castle, Sarlat, Rocamadour, St.Cirq Lapopie and other historical landmarks. The Dordogne River is 10km away. Brive La Gaillard (N) and Cahors (S), two larger towns are 40km away.
Further details
Everything you need can be found in the village to make your stay a pleasant one. There are wonderful open markets on different days of the week in surrounding towns and villages, and they should not be missed!
Booking notes
A 20% deposit is required when booking. The balance is due 30 days before arrival date. A 150 euros cash deposit is collected upon arrival to cover any damages or unreasonable cleaning during your stay. It will be returned in full upon departure if all conditions have been met.
Guest comments
'An inspiring place for musicians and art lovers, especially the artistry, the landscape and architecture.' Susan Milbrath, Gainesville, FL
'From lovely little Payrac we daily ventured out and found adventures many. What fun we had as a family. We hope to return!' Connie and Oscar Milbrath-Pelta, Vancouver BC
Thank you for everything!We really enjoyed to be your guests. The house is amazing and we felt like we were in our own home. Au revoir, Volinits Family Tel Aviv, Israel
The cottage and village experience was everything we hoped it would be. For us the long walks in the French countryside were so enjoyable (almost therapeutic) after coming from a continent that has endured 10 years of drought. Thank you both for being so welcoming and for your warm company. Colin & Mary King, Bendigo, Australia
For booking and further information
Arnould
Tel: (France) +33 (0)565411864
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