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About the home
Beautiful stone 4 bedroom farmhouse, set in large grounds with far reaching views of the Bastide town of Monflanquin.The private swimming pool is set in the remains of an old barn and the home is very furnished to a high standard with all the home comforts. The nearby town has many 13th-15th century buildings and timber-framed facades and offers shopping, doctors, bank, petrol station and bike hire. There is a market on Thursday mornings and there are some excellent restaurants.
There is 12m x 6m swimming pool with Roman end set in an old stone walled area with grass surrounds with wooden steamer chairs and deck chairs. Roofed terrace, shower room with shower, basin & WC, fridge and Barbecue, ping pong.
The large garden affords plenty of space for ball games, with views over the pretty rolling countryside.
| Size: | Sleeps up to 8, 4 bedrooms |
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| Will consider: | Long lets |
| Access: | Car essential |
| Family friendly? | Suitable for children of all ages Suitable for people with restricted mobility |
| Notes: | No pets allowed No smoking at this property Self-catering |
Facilities
| Luxuries: | DVD player |
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| Pool: | Private outdoor pool (unheated) |
| General: | Central heating, Video player, Telephone, Table tennis, Satellite TV |
| Standard: | Kettle, Toaster, Iron, Hair dryer |
| Utilities: | Clothes dryer, Dishwasher, Cooker, Microwave, Fridge, Freezer, Washing machine |
| Rooms: | 4 Bedrooms, 4 bathrooms of which 4 family bathrooms |
| Furniture: | Single beds (4), Double beds (2), Dining seating for 8, Lounge seating for 10 |
| Other: | Please check with the advertiser regarding linen and towels |
| Outdoors: | Private outdoor pool (unheated), Balcony / Terrace, Private garden, BBQ |
| Access: | Parking space |
Further details indoors:
The entrance hall leads in to a large, comfortable sitting room with English satellite TV,video recorder and DVD. There is also a portable radio/tape and CD player. French doors open out to a west facing terrace. The well equipped Kitchen has a dishwasher, gas hob, electric oven, fridge/freezer, microwave, toaster, kettle and washing machine. There is a separate dining room.
Bedroom (1), on ground floor – 5ft bed , interconnecting with study and with Bathroom (1) – bath with shower attachment, basin & WC.
Upstairs, Bedroom (2) – 4ft 6 twin beds with adjoining shower, bidet, basin & WC. Bedroom (3) – 3ft twin beds, adjoining bathroom with bath and shower attachment, two basins & WC. Bedroom (4) – twin beds with adjoining bath and shower attachment, basin & WC.
Linen is for Hire. Telephone, fans for bedrooms and a hairdryer.
Further details outdoors:
The Lot Valley in South West France is a popular holiday destination for couples, families and groups of friends. Set in beautiful, unspoilt rolling countryside of gentle hills and valleys, it is made up of green fields, oak forests, vineyards, farmland and historic hill-top Bastide towns.
The region benefits from a warm sunny climate, making it ideal holiday weather and perfect for relaxing by the pool, eating alfresco and taking long leisurely walks in the beautiful countryside.
There are a range of interesting activities for all ages. Leisure lakes which offer excellent sun bathing, swimming and watersports are the area's local alternative to the seaside. You can also play golf, go wine tasting at the many chateaux, explore the local bastide towns or enjoy the hustle and bustle of the French markets. It is equally an excellent place to take a family holiday with plenty of action to keep the children amused including quad biking, visiting caves and exciting theme parks
Further details
Changeover day is Saturday. Please telephone us – 0033 553407113. Booking deposit, Security deposit and Insurance Booking deposit of 25% of the rental cost required to secure a booking. A refundable Security deposit of £400 is required and is payable with final holiday balance. Tenants must arrange Travel, Holiday, Cancellation and personal liability insurance. Linen for Hire at £10 per person (excluding pool towels) Accommodation and Facilities for the farmhouse in Midi-Pyrenees
The Aquitaine / Dordogne / Lot et Garonne region
The Lot Valley in South West France is a popular holiday destination for couples, families and groups of friends. Set in beautiful, unspoilt rolling countryside of gentle hills and valleys, it is made up of green fields, oak forests, vineyards, farmland and historic hill-top Bastide towns.
The region benefits from a warm sunny climate, making it ideal holiday weather and perfect for relaxing by the pool, eating alfresco and taking long leisurely walks in the beautiful countryside.
There are a range of interesting activities for all ages. Leisure lakes which offer excellent sun bathing, swimming and watersports are the area's local alternative to the seaside. You can also play golf, go wine tasting at the many chateaux, explore the local bastide towns or enjoy the hustle and bustle of the French markets. It is equally an excellent place to take a family holiday with plenty of action to keep the children amused including quad biking, visiting caves and exciting theme parks
The Monflanquin area
The town of Monflanquin dates back to the 13th century, founded by the French, at a time when the English ruled much of this part of France. It is a well preserved town, steeped in history, with alleys and small narrow cobbled streets and has far reaching views across to the Chataux Biron in the distance. Each August there is the annual medieval festival for a weekend, a weekly market, shops and some very nice restaurants.
There are many interesting places to see in this un spoilt area, The town of Villeneuve-sur-Lot is set on the banks of the Lot river and founded in 1264, it has many small streets and half-timbered buildings in the shopping pedestrian area and market square. There is a good Golf course to the north near Cancon.
Well signposted walks, cycling, riding, fishing (daily and weekly licences readily available), tennis, canoeing and swimming are all widely available and popular in the region.
There are also several theme parks such as Walibi Aquitaine, located just a few kilometres away from Agen, Walibi Aquitaine is set in over 30 hectares of lush greenery overlooked by an 18th Century castle. There are numerous rides, spectacular shows and special events. Open 7 days a week from the middle of June through to the end of August, and at weekends at other times.
Parc-en-Ciel adventure park
Five different ropes courses in the trees for all ages and abilities. Harnesses and instruction are included. Also mini-golf, a small farm and the snail museum. It is near Lacapelle-Biron on the D420, north-west of Fumel. Open every day during July and August, and at weekends at other times.
How to get there
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| Nearest Travel Links | |
| Airport: | Begerac: 50 km |
| Railway: | Agen: 45 km |
| Ferry: | Calais: 800 km |
By Air
The nearest airports are-Toulouse about 1 hour 20 minutes; Bergerac about 55 mins hour and Bordeaux about 2 hours 20 direct regular flights from London and many smaller UK airports
Toulouse Airport – This is serviced by
British airways, 0870 850 9850 or www.britishairways.com
Easy Jet, 0870 600 0000 or www.easyjet.co.uk
Air France 0845 084 5111or www.airfrance.com
Bmi baby 0890 710 081 or www.bmibaby.com
Fly Be .0870 889 0908 or www.flybe.com
Begerac Airport – This is serviced by
FlyBe .0870 889 0908 or www.flybe.com
Ryan air. 0870 156 9569 or www.ryanair.com
Bordeaux Airport This is serviced by
British airways, 0870 850 9850 or www.britishairways.com
Air France 0845 084 5111or www.airfrance.com
Bmi baby 0890 710 081 or www.bmibaby.com
Fly Be .0870 889 0908 or www.flybe.com
BY ROAD
The superb French Autoroute (Motorway) system makes driving here as easy as you could hope for. The main Motorways to this region are the A10 (from the north to Bordeaux), the A20 (from Paris via the A10, A71) to Toulouse and the A62 (from Toulouse to Bordeaux). The journey from Calais to Bordeaux is about 560 to 590 miles and should take around 8 hours. We are about 580 miles from Calais/Le Havre and 430 miles from St Malo. Cherbourg extends the drive by 2 or 3 hours. You can avoid the Peripherique at Paris by taking (from Charles de Gaulle Airport) the A 86 & A (& N) 186 and the A10 direction Bordeaux. The A 10 divides at Orleans where we recommend taking the A 71 (direction Vierzon and Toulouse) and then the A 20 to North or South Cahors.
Driving
We are about 580 miles from Calais/Le Havre and 430 miles from St Malo. Cherbourg extends the drive by 2 or 3 hours. You can avoid the Peripherique at Paris by taking (from Charles de Gaulle Airport) the A 86 & A (& N) 186 and the A10 direction Bordeaux. The A 10 divides at Orleans where we recommend taking the A 71 (direction Vierzon and Toulouse) and then the A 20 to North or South Cahors.
BY RAIL
Eurostar runs via the Channel Tunnel between London and Paris (Gare de Nord) in 3 hours. Paris is linked to the high speed rail network (TGV). Departures for Aquitaine are from Gare Montparnasse station. Taking the train from London to Lille avoids the need to change stations in Paris. There are TGV connections to Bordeaux and Toulouse as well as to Agen, which is the nearest station to our properties.
CAR HIRE
Carhire warehouse: 01233 500464 - www.carhirewarehouse.com
Activities near Monflanquin
Tennis in town
Horse Riding
Golf within 30 mins drive
Fishing
Walking holidays
Rural / countryside retreats
Cycling holidays
Rental prices
| Rental prices originally quoted in: British £ | Convert to: |
| Prices for group size 8 | ||||||
| Period | From | To | Weekly | Nightly rate | Minimum stay | |
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| Low Season | 1 Jan 12 | 28 Apr 12 | £ 800 | - | - | 1 Week |
| Mid Season | 28 Apr 12 | 9 Jun 12 | £ 800 | - | - | 1 Week |
| High Season | 9 Jun 12 | 7 Jul 12 | £ 1550 | - | - | 1 Week |
| Peak Season | 7 Jul 12 | 25 Aug 12 | £ 1800 | - | - | 1 Week |
| High Season | 25 Aug 12 | 1 Sep 12 | £ 1550 | - | - | 1 Week |
| Mid Season | 1 Sep 12 | 8 Jun 13 | £ 800 | - | - | 1 Week |
| High Season | 8 Jun 13 | 6 Jul 13 | £ 1550 | - | - | 1 Week |
| Peak Season | 6 Jul 13 | 24 Aug 13 | £ 1800 | - | - | 1 Week |
| High Season | 24 Aug 13 | 31 Aug 13 | £ 1550 | - | - | 1 Week |
The property's weekend rates apply to: Friday, Saturday and Sunday nights
NB: Prices may be subject to change at the advertiser's discretion.
Linen is for hire and it may also be possible to have swimming pool heating at an extra cost. Payment can be made by a bank transfer , which account information will be given to you.
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* Required fields Please check the following errors: | 4 years listed You are contacting Debbie Stacey Kingfisher Holidays (property manager)
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