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House |4 bedrooms |Sleeps 8

Condezaygues in Monflanquin

From £400 per week

Short stays welcome

Changeover Saturday

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

About the home

We are in the heart of Aquitaine, close to lively villages and renowned local markets. There are hilltop villages, castles, historic bastide towns and river scenery to explore, all within 50km radius, and plenty of outdoor activities, from riding to boating.

Cayrou is a wonderful family summer holiday house, masses of character - Quercy stone and chestnut beams - easy to run, large enough for a big party. Sleeps 8 in comfort - one bedroom with king size bed, one triple with double and one single bed, one twin and the double master bedroom: no sofabeds!
The kitchen is extremely well equipped. Meals can be en famille at the huge dining table, round the log fire or in the kitchen out of season, outside by the pool, under the trees or on the terrace in summer.

The 2ft thick stone walls keep the house delightfully cool even in the hottest summer, and there are electric and log fire options for cooler evenings out of season.

Local events include festivals, evening markets, mediaeval banquets and more. We are only 1.5km from all services in Libos, and 5 from a superb hypermarket with internet cafe.

Christmas at Cayrou! Underfloor heating, logs for fire, Christmas tree and candles, all included - even a home made Xmas pud......International carols in the square - .A wonderful family celebration into the New Year.

Facilities

Further details indoors:
A former barn, stunningly converted retaining enormous chestnut beams, thick stone walls - even the original mangers have been incorporated! Downstairs floors are tiled. The "American" kitchen has marble worktops, and behind it is a utility room with butler sink and laundry facilities. There is a dining area leading from here, with French doors to the terrace. Both French and UK freeview TV are available. There is a double door giving on to the really amazing central room (70 sq.m) with long dining table, huge fireplace and masses of seating.

Just off this room is a large double bedroom and a fully tiled bathroom room with shower, washbasin and WC - ideal for older people. A mezzanine gallery, lined with books, gives on to the upstairs bedrooms, bathroom (with bath, separate shower and washbasin) and separate WC.

Three sets of French windows lead from the kitchen/diner on to the terrace. The large, tiled pool area is perfect for relaxing on the sunbeds - Roman steps lead to the shallow end. At night, with the underwater lighting, candles on the table, and a barbecue, it's magical.

Further details outdoors:
The garden has an ancient mulberry tree, also walnut, fig and hazelnut trees. It's very private, and there's plenty of outdoor furniture. The pool has underwater floodlights, and there's a gas BBQ. Lots of room for children/dogs to play, and there's a boules set.

You will see from the map that the railway branch line passes nearby. There are only two or three local 2- or 3- coach trains a day so it's not a problem. The local station is 2km, and trains travel between Agen and Perigueux, including a stop at the world famous prehistoric caves at Les Eyzies.

Local roads are excellent and usually very quiet - driving is a pleasure.

There are good small restaurants serving local produce - especially duck - and wine. You can stroll in the garden, or in the orchard close by, cycle the quiet lanes or drive to explore the nearby villages.

Further details

Utilities (reasonable use) are included in the rental except for longer lets out of season.

Well behaved pets are welcome. Please pick up after your dog.

Special arrangements can be made for winter lets - it's a ideal base for house hunting, as there are excellent agents, most of them English- speaking, and good access to many areas. With underfloor heating as well as electric radiator options and two log burners, you will be very comfortable.

It's also a lovely house for Christmas! Rates on request. Plenty of logs, candles and Christmas decorations supplied.

Conditions

Deposit of 20% payable on booking. Full payment due 8 weeks before arrival. If you unfortunately have to cancel, we will do our best to re-let but cannot guarantee this - insurance is most strongly recommended.
A deposit (caution money) of £300 is payable by cheque on arrival, returned within a week of the end of your booking, less any charges ( minor damage/breakages are not charged for). Alternatively, you can forward £300 deposit with your full payment, on the same terms. No charge for cleaning, unless you want to book extra help to save doing normal cleaning-up on departure: we ask for house to be left as you find it, except for linen/towels.

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A glass of wine by the pool

 

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House in spring

 

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Antique dining table/main reception room

 

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French doors at front of house

The Aquitaine / Dordogne / Lot et Garonne region

The Lot valley is similar to, but less touristy than, the Dordogne. It's farming country, famous for ducks, geese, fruit, and Bergerac wine. There are fascinating "bastide" towns to visit, some built by the English during the 100 years' war. The green and fertile landscape includes lots of plum and walnut orchards, and chestnut trees. Breathtaking views from hilltop villages and castles.

A lovely climate, warm summer evenings but cooler night and morning. Blossom in April, flowers - roses, wisteria - everywhere in June - autumn folliage of trees and vines.

Cities within reach by train/car include Cahors, Perigueux, Toulouse, Bordeaux - but there's lots to see locally: see below.

The Monflanquin / Condezaygues area

There are superb châteaux within easy reach at Bonaguil (10k) and Monbazillac (near Bergerac). Museum of wine in Bergerac, and many excellent vineyards. River trips in summer. "Bastide" towns like Monflanquin, Pujols, Monpazier, Domme. Wonderful local markets, especially at Libos (1.5k) and Villeneuve sur Lot. Riding at St Front. For children, theme Parc Walibi at Agen, Z'Animoland near Villeneuve, Naturoparc at Penne, or the lovely "Magic Cauldron" farm where you can feed the baby animals.

Many farms offer tours and sell from farm shops. There are excellent, and still very reasonable, local restaurants, and we leave a folder with recommendations for you to try. There are lots of festivals, especially of wine/chestnuts/plums - anything really! - through the summer and particularly in autumn. The best is the famous Mediaeval festival at Monflanquin in mid-August.

The "night markets", held in most sizeable places in July/August, are a special feature. You turn up, wander round the stalls buying your supper - anything from duck kebabs to bowls of frites - and wine, and sit at long tables in the square - a good chance to meet French and English people, and to try the local produce.

How to get there

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A very easy drive (450 miles/720km), mostly motorway) from Poole/Weymouth/St Malo with Condor ferries, an easy drive from other Channel ports, or cheap flights with Ryanair or Flybe to Bergerac (hire car essential) from London, Midlands or West Country, or Eurostar/TGV to Agen (hire car essential).

Advice on travel options available on request.

Activities near Monflanquin

Guestbook for Cayrou

Wonderful time! What a lovely place. Jenny D/family

You have thought of everything, which means we haven't had to. Louise B/family

A fantastic family holiday. The house is extremely well equipped. Pat B/family

Thank you for a lovely holiday M and N and family

Rental prices

Prices for group size 2
Period	From	To	Weekly	Nightly rate		Minimum  stay
				Weekday	Weekend
Easter holiday	9 Apr 11	23 Apr 11	700£ 700	0-	0-	1 Week
Middle season	23 Apr 11	28 May 11	550£ 550	0-	0-	1 Week
Spring holiday	28 May 11	4 Jun 11	700£ 700	0-	0-	1 Week
High season	4 Jun 11	23 Jul 11	650£ 650	0-	0-	1 Week
Peak season	23 Jul 11	3 Sep 11	1350£ 1350	0-	0-	1 Week
Middle season	3 Sep 11	9 Oct 11	650£ 650	0-	0-	1 Week
Low season	9 Oct 11	18 Dec 11	400£ 400	0-	0-	1 Week
Christmas	18 Dec 11	8 Jan 12	700£ 700	0-	0-	1 Week

Prices for group size 4
Period	From	To	Weekly	Nightly rate		Minimum  stay
				Weekday	Weekend
Easter holiday	9 Apr 11	23 Apr 11	750£ 750	0-	0-	1 Week
Middle season	23 Apr 11	28 May 11	600£ 600	0-	0-	1 Week
Spring holiday	28 May 11	4 Jun 11	750£ 750	0-	0-	1 Week
High season	4 Jun 11	23 Jul 11	700£ 700	0-	0-	1 Week
Peak season	23 Jul 11	3 Sep 11	1350£ 1350	0-	0-	1 Week
Middle season	3 Sep 11	9 Oct 11	700£ 700	0-	0-	1 Week
Low season	9 Oct 11	18 Dec 11	450£ 450	0-	0-	1 Week
Christmas	18 Dec 11	8 Jan 12	750£ 750	0-	0-	1 Week

Prices for group size 8
Period	From	To	Weekly	Nightly rate		Minimum  stay
				Weekday	Weekend
Easter holiday	9 Apr 11	23 Apr 11	900£ 900	0-	0-	1 Week
Middle season	23 Apr 11	28 May 11	700£ 700	0-	0-	1 Week
Spring holiday	28 May 11	4 Jun 11	900£ 900	0-	0-	1 Week
High season	4 Jun 11	23 Jul 11	800£ 800	0-	0-	1 Week
Peak season	23 Jul 11	3 Sep 11	1350£ 1350	0-	0-	1 Week
Middle season	3 Sep 11	9 Oct 11	700£ 700	0-	0-	1 Week
Low season	9 Oct 11	18 Dec 11	550£ 550	0-	0-	1 Week
Christmas	18 Dec 11	8 Jan 12	900£ 900	0-	0-	1 Week

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

Deposit of 20% payable on booking. Balance due 8 weeks before arrival

Prices on application for long (winter) lets or low season weekends.

Preferred payment method - credit or debit card via Paypal, or sterling cheque or euro cheque

NO automatic final cleaning costs (if property left as found. (You can opt to pay for extra cleaning help)

Availability

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You are contacting Lesley Archibald Landline n/a Mobile +44 0798 3011968 Payment accepted Credit cards accepted Languages spoken The owner is based in the United Kingdom and has advertised with Holiday Lettings since 2011. This house has so far received 0 reviews.