Holiday villa in Montcuq, Midi-Pyrenees
Fine Old Stone Maison de Maitre with Pool
Peaceful, Private Location with Lovely Country Views
Sleeps 10 + Cot. (5 Double Bedrooms)
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Situated on the Pilgrims' Route to Santiago de Compostela, in the Quercy Blanc region of limestone plateaux and fertile valleys, La Chave is located 9 miles south west of Cahors and 60 miles north of Toulouse. The nearest village, Montcuq, is a 12 min drive away with all the local shops you need and a colourful Sunday market. This charmingly restored old house, untouched for over a century when we bought it in July 2000, is full of character and atmosphere. South facing, with large windows, it is extremely light and sunny. Peacefully situated, with lovely rural views, the house is private but not isolated. Decorated in soft colours with contrasting woodwork, it is simply but comfortably furnished as a family home, with many period country pieces and has pale sanded floors with attractive rugs and Kilims. Outside, enclosed in the old kitchen garden is the large 12m x 6m private salt walter swimming pool which catches the sun all day.
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| Rental periods | Per week |
| 30 May - 26 June 2009 | £800 |
| 27 June - 10 July 2009 | £1100 |
| 11 July - 28 August 2009 | £1650 |
| 29 August - 4 September 2009 | £1100 |
| 5 - 18 September 2009 | £800 |
| 19 September - 10 October 2009 | £650 |
Notes on prices
Prices are for the property per week in UK Pounds, and include gas, electricity, logs, linen (except swimming towels), cleaning and local phone calls. For 2009, 10% reduction offered on 2 week bookings, confirmed, with deposit paid, by January 5th, 2009
Changeover day
Bookings in high season run from Saturday 4pm to Saturday 10am. Earlier arrival may be possible - please ask. In June and September, 10 day bookings possible - please ask.
Accommodation
| Bedrooms: | First floor: master bedroom south facing, 5ft double bed with en-suite bathroom. Bedroom 2, south facing, 5ft double bed. Bedroom 3, twin beds. Attic: Bedroom 4, very large room with 3 single beds and cot. Attic: Bedroom 5 with 5ft double bed. |
| Bathrooms: | En-suite bathroom to master bedroom with bath and WC Shower room with WC. Attic bathroom with WC. Ground floor laundry room with shower and WC. |
| Kitchen: | Spacious well equipped kitchen with a large gas range cooker, family size fridge/freezer, dishwasher, microwave, electric kettle, toaster, good stock of utensils and pans plus a large table and chairs and high chair. |
| Utility Room: | Washing machine, tumble dryer, iron and ironing board. Second fridge. Sink, shower and WC - especially convenient before and after swimming. |
| Living Rooms: | Sitting room with comfy sofas and chairs and wood burning stove, Hi-Fi and TV with English channels. DVD player with good selection of films. Telephone set to receive all incoming calls and free local out going calls. |
| Cleaning/towels/ linen/maid service: |
House cleaned at changeover and for those staying 2 weeks, mini clean (2hrs) on middle Saturday. Linen included except swimming towels. Extra cleaning available on request and paid for locally. |
Notes on accommodation
The layout of the bedrooms on 2 floors allows flexibility for both smaller and larger parties, especially for 2 families wanting to share. Due to the many changes of level, and the very old farm buildings, it is not recommended for toddlers. Guests are requested not to smoke in the house.
- hob/stove,
- oven,
- fridge/freezer,
- fridge,
- microwave,
- dishwasher,
- washing machine,
- tumble dryer,
- iron/ironing board,
- tv,
- telephone,
- central heating,
- room fans,
- cot,
- high chair,
- barbecue,
- private pool (for sole use of guests)
Outside
Enclosed in the old kitchen garden is a 12m x 6m private south facing saltwater swimming pool with alarm. Saltwater is more buoyant for learners and very soft on the skin. Open from June to September it is surrounded by stone paving with parasols, comfortable sun loungers and lovely views. The terraced garden provides many levels on which to sit and relax and is attractively planted with mature box hedges, mixed borders and containers, and boasts 7 fig trees laden with fruit in September. There is a large 3-sided barn (hangar), ideal for outdoor living, playing table tennis, reading in the shade, or sitting over leisurely meals cooked on the built-in BBQ. For younger children, there is a wooden sandpit with lid. Very popular!
Golf
Very pleasant 9 hole golf course 15 mins away. Particularly friendly for families and beginners. Buggies and golf clubs for hire, or borrow our clubs and trolley from the house. Nice clubhouse and pool can be used by non-golfers. Simple meals available too.
Travel
Toulouse and Bergerac Airport -approx 60 miles. Rodez Airport approx 65 miles. Carcassonne Airport approx 100 miles. Car hire essential. From Calais approx driving time 10 hours. From Caen approx driving time 8 hours 30 mins. From Le Havre approx driving time 8 hours.
Distances
Montcuq 8 miles. Cahors 10 miles. Lauzerte 11 miles Rocamadour, Cordes sur Ciel and St Cirq Lapopie all make an interesting day out and can be reached in just over the hour. The Quercy Blanc landscape is on a smaller scale than neighbouring areas, with white stone farmsteads scattered on hillsides, and fertile valleys producing sunflowers, melons, asparagus and other delicious fruit and vegetables.The famous Cahors vineyards are all around, and welcome visitors to taste and buy.
Further details
Montcuq and Cahors have excellent supermarkets and colourful weekly markets. Montcuq has several good butchers and bakers, 2 restaurants and all the local shops you need. It also has a large leisure lake with sandy beach, play equipment and several tennis courts. Tennis and riding also available just 3km away, boating and canoeing on the river Lot and excellent walking all around.
Booking notes
To make a booking please contact me preferably by phone or e-mail. Booking is reserved on receipt of a 25% deposit. Balance due 8 weeks before start of holiday.
Guest comments
'That house! You dream of places like this. It's right out of Conde Nast Traveler.'
'What a wonderful holiday, beautiful house and surroundings, every detail carefully considered'.
'Encore mieux la deuxieme fois'.
'As fabulous as last time. Idyllic, the place on earth for peace and quiet and relaxation. Can we book again for next year?'
'I can't say enough good things about La Chave and the region, it's just an amazing place!'
'We had a lovely holiday at La Chave. After 7 years, we have finally found somewhere that lives up to the marketing. Thank you'
It's always a little risky booking something you can't touch and can't see beforehand, but La Chave is the real deal!
House swap
House swap considered in June or September, preferably with pool or near beach. Corfu, Turkey, Croatia, Tuscany or Algarve, sleeping 4-6.
For booking and further information
Lindy Ball
Tel: (UK) + 44 (0)1935 891922
Fax: (UK) + 44 (0)1935 891908
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