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 Period | Per Night | Per Week | Per Month | Min. Stay (Nights) |
| 17 September 2011 - 1 October 2011 | £825 | 7 | ||
| 12 May 2012 - 9 June 2012 | £850 | 7 | ||
| 9 June 2012 - 23 June 2012 | £950 | 7 | ||
| 23 June 2012 - 7 July 2012 | £1350 | 7 | ||
| 7 July 2012 - 21 July 2012 | £1800 | 7 | ||
| 21 July 2012 - 1 September 2012 | £2100 | 7 | ||
| 1 September 2012 - 15 September 2012 | £950 | 7 | ||
| 15 September 2012 - 29 September 2012 | £825 | 7 |
Notes on prices
Prices shown are per week in UK Pounds, and include the French tourist tax which we now have to pay on behalf of tenants.
They include linen, towels, gas and electricity but not the telephone which is invoiced individually based on itemised bills. Please ask about discounts for second weeks and 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: | Main bedroom: 6' double bed. Bedrooms 2, 4 and 6: 2 single beds each. Bedroom 3: 5' double bed and washbasin. Bedroom 5: 2 single beds and washbasin. |
| Bathrooms: | Shower room with shower, washbasin and WC en-suite to main bedroom. Two bathrooms, each with bath, separate shower, basin, bidet and WC. Two of the bedrooms also have washbasins. Cloakroom with WC and basin on ground floor. |
| Kitchen: | Large sunny fully-equipped kitchen, with gas cooker, microwave, 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: | The sitting room and dining room are both big comfortable rooms with terracotta tiled floors, wood burning stoves and French windows to the garden. Door from sitting room to second, covered terrace with lovely views. Satellite TV, DVD and CD player. |
| Cleaning/towels/ linen/maid service: |
Bed linen and towels (including pool towels) are provided, one set per guest. Normal end of stay cleaning included. Key holder lives locally. |
| Amenities/Facilities: | hob/stove garden oven parking fridge/freezer microwave dishwasher washing machine iron/ironing board satellite tv telephone internet access cot high chair barbecue private pool (for sole use of guests) |
| Suitability: | children welcome |
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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 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. There are tennis courts in the village 2km away, and a 9-hole golf course within 20 minutes.
Golf
9-hole course 20 minutes away.
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 airports are Toulouse (1.25 hrs) and Bergerac (1.5 hrs), Bordeaux and Carcassonne both being about 2.5 hrs drive. Detailed directions can be provided from any port or airport. 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, and post office. 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
Booking by telephone or e-mail. 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 deposit. The balance, plus a returnable security deposit of £300, is payable not later than two months before your arrival date (or immediately if you are booking less than 8 weeks ahead).
Guest comments
We stayed at La Borde Basse for a month in May/June. We had a wonderful time and were very sad to leave. The property suited our purposes perfectly: there's lots of space, including large bedrooms and ample bathrooms. The pool and games room were excellent and were well used. We would have no reservations in recommending La Borde Basse. (JH, Aberystwyth, August 2011)
Our family has recently returned from our second perfect holiday at La Borde Basse. The house and its surroundings are a mixture of enchanting French country charm, English cosy and elegant comfort, practical living, superb swimming and games facilities, all set in the most beautiful and tranquil countryside. (DP, London, August 2011)
La Borde Basse was everything we wanted and more. The house was of exceptional quality, it really was some-one's home and felt very welcoming. The swimming pool was delightful and child proof. The grounds were well kept and ideal for children. (AG, Harrogate September 2011)
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