Holiday villas and apartments in Castelnau-Montratier, Lot, Midi Pyrenees , direct from the owners.
Quercy Stone Farmhouse with Private Pool and 9 Acres of Private Grounds
Secluded Position with Wonderful Views
Sleeps 12 + baby (6 Bedrooms)
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La Borde Basse is a well-equipped farmhouse built in 1834 of the local white Quercy stone, set in a fold of hills overlooking a tranquil valley and with lovely views to the south and west. There is a walled swimming pool, and the house is surrounded by 9 acres of private grounds at the end of a half-mile drive. There is plenty to do and see both locally and slightly further afield.
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| Rental periods | Per week | Discounts |
| 12 April - 20 June 2009 | £900 | £50 discount for 2nd week |
| 20 June - 11 July 2009 | £1150 | £60 discount for 2nd week |
| 11 July - 29 August 2009 | £1750 | £100 discount for 2nd week |
| 29 August - 26 September 2009 | £1150 | £60 discount for 2nd week |
Notes on prices
Prices shown are per week in UK Pounds.
They include gas and electricity, but not the telephone which is invoiced individually based on itemised bills. Discount for second weeks. Please ask about low occupancy rates (except in July and August), and about off-season rentals.
Changeover day
Changeover day is Saturday, with arrival after 4pm and departure by 10am.
Accommodation
| Bedrooms: | Master bedroom: 6' double bed, room for cot in communicating dressing room. Bedrooms 2, 4 & 6: 2 single beds each. Bedroom 3: 5' double bed and wash basin. Bedroom 5: 2 single beds and wash basin. |
| Bathrooms: | Two good-sized bathrooms, each with bath, separate shower, basin, bidet and WC. Cloakroom with WC and basin on ground floor. |
| Kitchen: | Large sunny fully-equipped kitchen, with gas cooker, dishwasher and big fridge/freezer. Table and chairs, door to terrace with long table under vine-covered trellis |
| Utility Room: | Washing machine, iron & ironing board, high chair, cot etc. |
| Living Rooms: | Entrance hall/dining room and sitting room are both big comfortable rooms with terracotta tiled floors, exposed stone walls, woodburning stoves and French windows to the garden. Door from sitting room to second, covered terrace with lovely views. |
| Cleaning/towels/ linen/maid service: |
Bed linen and towels (not pool towels) are provided, one set per guest. Normal end of stay cleaning included. Keyholder lives locally. |
Notes on accommodation
With two terraces and large downstairs rooms, as well as the grounds and pool area (with games room), there is always a quiet corner somewhere even if the house is full. On the other hand, if there are only a few of you it is not a house which feels uncomfortably large.
Outside
The house and barn stand in nine acres of garden, meadow and woodland. On hot days there is always a shady spot somewhere, especially on the covered terrace or under the trees, and cars can be parked under cover.
The 10m x 5m pool has a depth of 1.1m to 2m, with roman steps into the shallow end. It is sheltered by the adjoining barn wall and other stone walls, which means that there is always both sun and shade on the paved surround. In conformity with recent French legislation, the pool is accessed only through a locked gate with two closing mechanisms, and the surrounding walls meet the minimum height criteria. There is a barbecue set in a sheltered area next to the barn. In the ground floor of the barn, reached from the pool area, there is a games room with table tennis and table football. A badminton net is set up on a partially-shaded area behind the house (there are tennis courts in the village 2km away and a 9-hole golf course within 20 minutes).
Travel
La Borde Basse is roughly 8 hours driving time from the western Channel ports and one or two hours more from Calais or Dunkirk. The nearest airport is Toulouse (1.25 hrs), Bordeaux and Carcassonne both being about 2.5 hrs drive. Trains to Cahors from Paris (Gare d'Austerlitz) take about 5 hrs, and from Toulouse about 1 hr.
Distances
The village of Castelnau-Montratier, with its three windmills and pretty arcaded central square, is 4 km away. It has everything one might need, including a small supermarket, chemist, bank, post office and 2 garages. The city of Cahors with its famous bridge and more extensive shopping, including weekly markets is 24km to the NE.
Further details
The southern Lot is a mainly agricultural area where life is relatively gentle. There is plenty to see and do locally. For children: riding 10 mins away, boat trips and canoeing on the Lot at Cahors, water sports on the lake at Molieres (20 mins SW), underground cave systems about 1 hr north, and much more. Markets: Castelnau-Montratier has a small market every Sunday morning and a local food producers' market on Wednesday evenings in July/August. There is a much bigger market in Cahors every Wednesday and Saturday. Restaurants: While the area is not bristling with Michelin stars you can eat perfectly well locally. There are two cafe/bistros in the 'place' in C-M plus a hotel/restaurant. There are other restaurants in the area, including a very good 'ferme-auberge' (meals on the farm, using their own produce) about 20 mins away. There is a larger selection of restaurants in Cahors and Montauban, both about 25 mins away.
Booking notes
It is easiest to book by telephone. You will then be sent a booking form, and asked to return this within one week together with a cheque for 30% of the rental as a non-refundable deposit. The balance, plus a returnable security deposit of £250, is payable not later than two months before your arrival date (or immediately if you are booking less than 8 weeks ahead).
For booking and further information
Tel: (UK) + 44 (0)1460 52658
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