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Farmhouse |4 bedrooms |Sleeps 10

Cante Perdit in Monflanquin

from £86 / night

£600–£1600 / week

1 night minimum stay

Changeover flexible

5 out of 5

1 review | Write a review

Key info  Swimming pool, balcony/terrace, car essential, private garden, pets welcome

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About the home

Cante Perdit (which means either “Lost Song” or “Bird Song” in Occitan, depending on who you ask) is in the middle of farming country in South West France. Access to the property is down a private drive that takes you through small woods, making the almost two acre property extremely private and tranquil.

Cante Perdit is a lovingly restored 18th century farmhouse. The large terrace leads into the main living room, which opens into the traditional kitchen and dining area, with a table that extends to seat 14 comfortably. After the cloakroom and hallway leading to the laundry, is a second living area with a sofa bed, three large and tastefully decorated bedrooms, and two modern bathrooms. Upstairs is the fourth bedroom and a mezzanine overlooking the living area.

The private and secluded pool is swimmable from May through September (although braver souls might want to enjoy it in April or October as the air temperature is usually in the low 20s during these months). Winter is also very appealing because of the peace and the wildlife, including families of deer, birds of prey, and our neighbourhood herons. Temperatures can drop below zero, but usually the days are crisp and clear so snuggling up in front of the large open fireplace after long walks through the woods makes for an ideal winter’s day.

The stunning bastide town of Monflanquin is a five minute drive away. There are a variety of other lovely medieval towns all within half an hour’s drive, which means that there is a wonderful market within easy access every day of the week, a good selection of restaurants and shops, plus sporting facilities such as canoeing, horse-riding, tennis, golf and fishing. This area is also a haven for walkers and cyclists.

Facilities

Further details indoors:
The charm and atmosphere of the old farmhouse have been faithfully retained with the addition of modern conveniences. The large kitchen and dining area is fully stocked with all equipment that a home chef would need, including two ovens, nine burners, industrial-quality pans, and professional knives.

Two of the bedrooms have super king-sized beds, and two have king-sized beds. The sleeping accommodation can be altered as the two king-sized beds can be converted to four single beds.

The bathrooms are new, but were designed with the character of the farmhouse in mind, so they have modern luxuries such as over-sized showers and a bathtub big enough for two to have a relaxing soak.

Further details outdoors:
Cante Perdit is set amongst rolling farmland, surrounded by woods; perfect for lovely quiet strolls.

The grounds are big enough for a variety of activities – from sitting on the terrace, lying around the pool area, sipping drinks under the secluded willow tree, napping in the hammock, or playing five a side football.

Further details

Pets - Well behaved pets are welcome

Smokers - Considerate smokers are welcome, but we discourage smoking indoors.

Additional services - we can put together a welcome pack for you, comprised of essentials, snacks and wines. Also, we offer an "open bar" of wines and spirits, charged on a consumption basis. Other services include airport pick-up and drop-off, picnic hampers, change of linen and towels, and cleaning service at the end of your stay. Details are available at the time of booking.

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Terrace at Cante Perdit

 

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Living room leading to kitchen and dining area

 

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Living room

 

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View of kitchen from the dining table

The Aquitaine / Dordogne / Lot et Garonne region

The Lot et Garonne is the next department to the south of the Dordogne. The rural landscape of rolling hills is broken up by streams, rivers and woodland and dotted with medieval towns and villages. Grape vines and plum trees are interspersed with fields of wheat and sunflowers, making this area a beautiful part of France.

This area is the home of truffles, confit of duck and goose, fois gras, prunes, walnuts, and a variety of wines. The local markets and shops offer a sumptuous variety of these products, as well as other seasonal produce.

Spring and early Autumn are usually dry and pleasantly warm (high teens to low 20s), while Summer is dry and hot (usually high 20s to high 30s). Mid-Winter is crisp (mostly 0-10 degrees) but usually clear blue skies predominate.

The Monflanquin / Cante Perdit area

Monflanquin is 6 kms away and offers a range of restaurants and bars, catering to different tastes and budgets.

In every direction is a picturesque village or town, offering markets, restaurants, cafes, and bars. In summer, these towns and villages hold night markets, where local food and wine can be bought to be enjoyed in the town square.

Activities provided at or near these towns include: adventure park, badminton, ballooning, boating, boules, canoeing, cycling, fishing, French tuition, go-karting, golf, gourmet dining, horse riding, kayaking, pony rides, rowing, shopping, sightseeing, swimming, tennis, walking, and wine tasting.

How to get there

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By air: Bergerac is the closest airport, 40 minutes by car, currently served by Ryan Air and FlyBe from many UK cities. Many other carriers fly to Bordeaux and Toulouse.

By road: Cante Perdit is half way between Bordeaux and Toulouse, approximately 2 hours from both major cities.

By train: The TGV serves Agen, 45 minutes to the south, and a connecting local train delivers you to a station 15 minutes drive away.

Activities near Monflanquin

Reviews

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24 Sep 2012

“Stunning House and Setting” We stayed for an idyllic week in Cante Perdit, the house is absolutely stunning - it really is a dream home for anyone. The furnishings and decoration strike the right balance between luxury and homeliness, we literally stayed in each night as the house offered us everything we needed!! I would cycle to Monflaquinn (3 miles?) to pick up our baguette and croissants in the morning, bliss. We have a 3 year old son and a dog and both didnt want to leave, there was something for everyone and to be honest we didnt even need to do a dog walk as the garden was plentiful! Emma was fab and emailed us detailed directions along with info for the pet passport and local vets (who were great). Emma's mum and dad are local if you have any problems and a welcome pack on arrival and smiley face was very welcome after the long drive. I would thoroughly recommend the house to all ages, just wish we could live there all year!

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Rental prices

Prices for group size 10
Period	From	To	Weekly	Nightly rate		Minimum  stay
				Weekday	Weekend
Mid Season	4 Sep 11	16 Oct 11	1000£ 1000	-	-	Flexible
Low Season	16 Oct 11	18 Dec 11	600£ 600	-	-	Flexible
Christmas & New Year	18 Dec 11	8 Jan 12	1150£ 1150	-	-	Flexible
Low Season	8 Jan 12	1 Apr 12	600£ 600	-	-	Flexible
Mid Season	1 Apr 12	3 Jun 12	900£ 900	-	-	Flexible
High Season	3 Jun 12	22 Jul 12	1150£ 1150	-	-	Flexible
Peak Season	22 Jul 12	2 Sep 12	1500£ 1500	-	-	Flexible
Mid Season	2 Sep 12	21 Oct 12	1000£ 1000	-	-	Flexible
Low Season	21 Oct 12	16 Dec 12	600£ 600	-	-	Flexible
Christmas & New Year	16 Dec 12	6 Jan 13	1150£ 1150	-	-	Flexible
Low Season	6 Jan 13	30 Mar 13	600£ 600	-	-	1 Night
Mid Season	30 Mar 13	1 Jun 13	1000£ 1000	-	-	1 Night
High Season	1 Jun 13	20 Jul 13	1250£ 1250	-	-	1 Night
Peak Season	20 Jul 13	7 Sep 13	1600£ 1600	-	-	1 Night
Mid Season	7 Sep 13	19 Oct 13	1000£ 1000	-	-	1 Night
Low Season	19 Oct 13	14 Dec 13	600£ 600	-	-	1 Night

The property's weekend rates apply to: Friday, Saturday and Sunday nights

NB: Prices may be subject to change at the advertiser's discretion.

A 25% deposit is required at the time of booking with the balance being due two months before arrival.

Payment to be in Sterling or Euros via electronic transfer. Bank details will be provided at the time your booking is confirmed.

Refundable breakages deposit of 500 Pounds or Euros is required prior to arrival, to be refunded within seven days of your departure, subject to satisfactory property inspection.

Book for as many days as you require. Mid-week bookings are available.

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You are contacting Emma Killick Landline 44 0 7799888215 Mobile n/a Languages spoken The owner is based in the United Kingdom and has advertised with Holiday Lettings since 2012. This farmhouse has received 1 review from previous guests.

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