La Maison,Saintefoy
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About the home
This idyllic location offers complete tranquility in beautiful surroundings, yet is close to all amenities in Prayssas and the nearby picturesque towns of Villeneuve-sur-Lot and Agen.
The detached properties are grouped around the Pool Terrace, which offers a beautiful 12 mtrs x 6 mtrs salt water swimming pool, a large area of terracing and magnificent views of the valley and surrounding countryside. The pool terrace is west facing, and offers wonderful panoramic views and sunsets throughout the year, especially in the summer months.
The three detatched properties,La Maison,Le Pigeonnier and La Grange , offer a range of unique and individual features, providing the basis for an unforgettable holiday in this beautiful region of South West France.
This is a magical location for a truly relaxing holiday, an absolute must for those that love the french way of life and really special locations.
| Size: | Sleeps up to 8, 3 bedrooms |
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| Will consider: | Corporate lets Long lets Short breaks |
| Access: | Car advised Nearest amenities: 4km |
| Family friendly? | Suitable for children of all ages Suitable for people with restricted mobility |
| Notes: | May take pets - please enquire No smoking at this property Self-catering |
Facilities
| Luxuries: | Log fire, Internet access, DVD player |
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| General: | Central heating, CD player, Table tennis, Satellite TV, Wi-fi available |
| Standard: | Kettle, Toaster, Iron, Hair dryer |
| Utilities: | Clothes dryer, Dishwasher, Cooker, Microwave, Fridge, Freezer, Washing machine |
| Rooms: | 3 Bedrooms, 2 bathrooms of which 1 en suite and 1 shower room |
| Furniture: | Sofabeds (1), Single beds (4), Double beds (1), Cots (1), Dining seating for 8, Lounge seating for 8 |
| Other: | Please check with the advertiser regarding linen and towels Highchair available |
| Outdoors: | Balcony / Terrace, Shared outdoor pool (unheated), Shared garden, BBQ |
| Access: | Parking space |
Further details indoors:
This is the original detached farmer’s cottage, dating back some 200-300 years, and now fully restored and offering 3 bedrooms, (1 double, and 2 twin rooms), 1 en suite bathroom with bath and shower cubicle,1 shower room with bidet and a separate w.c.. With exposed beams,a mezzanine floor, and wonderful fireplace, this property simply oozes charm. A particular feature of this property is the recent addition of a very substantial and private balcony offering Al Fresco dining with wonderful views of the valley and breathtaking sunsets.
* Now includes free WIFI broadband *
Further details outdoors:
La Maison has its own private ,stone terrace and, at the rear of the property, a large and private balcony with quality outdoor furniture, barbecue and lighting.The front terrace leads onto the communal gardens and the large and secure swimming pool terrace, which provides a fabulous 12m x 6m salt water pool,very large terrace and wonderful views of the valley. The sunsets are simply magnificent, with the private balcony being west facing to maximise the panorama.
Extending to approximately 4 acres in total, the property offers plenty of scope to wander and watch the prolific wildlife. Birds of prey, tawny and barn owls and deer are regular visitors to the valley, (daily in some cases), with the occasional sighting of wild boar and badgers. The grounds to the property slope down the valley below the top terrace which houses the 3 properties and the Pool Terrace. Within the grounds can be found a petanque court, (located under a very old oak tree), various picnic benches, an open field and an embryonic orchard which, in time, will boast a variety of fruits.
Further details
The owners' english representatives live close by and will be available to assist with any queries guests may have.
Conditions
A non refundable deposit of 25% is payable on booking,with the balance plus a security deposit payable 8 weeks prior to start date.Please see the owners website for the full booking conditions.
SainteFoy is a non smoking property.
Discounts are available for bookings of 3 weeks or more.
Bed Linen and house towels can be provided upon request prior to arrival at an additional cost of £15 per person.
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The Aquitaine / Dordogne / Lot et Garonne region
Lot and Garonne is situated in the Aquitaine region in the South West of France. Also known by its historical name of Gascony, the region is one of outstanding natural beauty, steeped in history and benefiting from a warm climate from spring to late autumn.
The region is also known as one of the best, if not the best, gastronomic centres of France and is home to the world famous Fois gras and truffles. Indeed, the immediate locality surrounding the properties is at the heart of the truffle industry in France with the local village of Prayssas being renowned for its annual truffle market. Not surprisingly, the local restaurants are renowned for their cuisine and in particular the use of local produce.
The region boasts 3 main rivers, with the Dordogne in the north, the Lot in the centre and the Garonne towards the south. The property is located in the hills between the Garonne and Lot valleys and therefore boasts some stunning scenery.
The Prayssas area
The region is blessed with wonderful countryside and historical places of interest, so is ideal for both passive and more active pursuits.
There is an almost endless list of places to visit in the area, from wonderful scenery, ancient villages, beautiful architecture and sites of outstanding natural beauty. Villages and towns
The local village of Prayssas is just 4kms away. This old bastide village is full of life in the summer months, extremely pretty and boasts all facilities, shops, restaurants, bar, post office, pharmacy and medical centre. Visit www.prayssas.com for more info.
The area boasts some fine examples of bastide (fortified) villages. Pujols is only 15 mins away and is exceptionally pretty. Slighty further afield (30 mins) is Penne d’Agenias, an excellent example of a bastide village and extremely pretty.
The two local towns (both approx 20 mins away) are Agen and Villenueve sur Lot. Both are very attractive and have excellent pedestrianised shopping areas in the town centres and a number of commercial centres on the outskirts with hypermarkets and other retail outlets. Agen is renowned for the aquaduct which carries the Canal du Midi across the Garonne river –recently featured in the Rick Stein tv series, "A French Oddessey".
How to get there
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| Airport: | Bergerac: 80 km |
| Railway: | Agen: 20 km |
By Car
Sainte Foy is a full days’ drive from the channel ports. Alternatively guests may prefer the more leisurely option of an overnight stop en route. There are plenty of hotel chains offering excellent value for money situated throughout France. Try the following, www.campanile.com or www.ibishotel.com
Fly/Drive
Sainte Foy is well placed for guests wishing to fly/drive.
Bergerac Airport is just an hours drive away and is well served by the low cost airlines of Ryanair (www.ryanair.com ) and Flybe(www.flybe.com ) with flights from many UK and Irish airports.
Toulouse and Bordeaux Airports are both a comfortable 90 minutes drive away and are both served by low cost airlines Easyjet (www.easyjet.com) Flybe and of course British Airways(www.ba.com )
All three airports boast an array of car hire companies such as Europcar, Hertz, Avis, Sixt etc. Try www.holidayautos.co.uk and www.easycar.com for very competitive rates.
Activities near Prayssas
Horse Riding
Golf within 30 mins drive
Fishing
Walking holidays
Rural / countryside retreats
Beach or lakeside relaxation
Cycling holidays
Guestbook for La Maison,Saintefoy
" Stunning views, lovely walks, beautiful weather and great accommodation in the french countryside. The swimming pool and terrace is wonderful and the sunsets magnificent ! A wonderful holiday ! " TB Brighton
" A wonderful place for a relaxing away from it all holiday. A beautiful part of rural france but only a short drive to all the amenities you want. The accommodation is everything you want and more with stunning view as well. We shall be back next year ! "
JC London La Maison
" The most wonderful location where you never want to leave the poolside, views and daily sunsets. The property has been beautifully restored and provide exceptional comfort. A truly magical place! Thank you ! "
KB West Sussex La Maison
"We did a lot of research before we decided where we would spend our first French holiday and were so glad that we chose Le Pigeonnier. The property was fantastic and has all the facilities and amenities you would ever need. We will never forget relaxing on the terrace, drinking local wine and watching the sun going down over the pool. The Holiday was all we wanted and more!" ML & CB, Swansea
"For our extended stay,the superb accommodation,which is excellently equipped,has made our time here just idyllic. The peace and quiet of the rural surroundings and that huge luxurious pool make for a perfectly relaxing time. You will not want to return home.Have no fear about booking, we guarantee just one stay here will not be enough ! " JM & MM, Devon.
"A truly wonderful & tranquil stay in this idyllic setting.Sainte Foy is a peaceful hamlet where time seems to have stood still. We stayed in the stunning ,unique & well equipped "Le Pigeonnier" in early April when it was warm enough to swim in the pool.Also to BBQ dinner & sample the local wine as we watched the sunset over the valley. The starlit night sky was magical. We must return soon. "
DN & CN Westerham,Kent
“Great place to relax-loved it all. Great pool, great balcony, great location- many thanks”
CC & Family Cirencester La Maison
“We had a fabulous week – all three properties. Enjoyed eating in the garden with the sunsets. The children loved the pool !!.” AL & family Windsor
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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| 9 Jul 11 | 27 Aug 11 | £ 850 | - | - | 1 Week | |
| 27 Aug 11 | 3 Sep 11 | £ 700 | - | - | 1 Week | |
| 3 Sep 11 | 1 Oct 11 | £ 550 | - | - | 1 Week | |
| 1 Oct 11 | 17 Dec 11 | £ 450 | - | - | 1 Week | |
| 17 Dec 11 | 6 Jan 12 | £ 700 | - | - | 1 Week | |
| 31 Mar 12 | 2 Jun 12 | £ 450 | - | - | 1 Week | |
| 2 Jun 12 | 30 Jun 12 | £ 550 | - | - | 1 Week | |
| 30 Jun 12 | 21 Jul 12 | £ 700 | - | - | 1 Week | |
| 21 Jul 12 | 25 Aug 12 | £ 850 | - | - | 1 Week | |
| 25 Aug 12 | 1 Sep 12 | £ 700 | - | - | 1 Week | |
| 1 Sep 12 | 29 Sep 12 | £ 550 | - | - | 1 Week | |
| 29 Sep 12 | 3 Nov 12 | £ 450 | - | - | 1 Week | |
NB: Prices may be subject to change at the advertiser's discretion.
Bookings are normally Saturday-Saturday.However, other start and finish days may be possible.
Bookings are normally weekly but other periods may be possible.
Bed Linen and House towels provided upon request at £15 per person. Refundable Security Deposit of £150 payable with final payment.
Discounts available for bookings of 3 weeks or more.
Availability
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Contact the owner
* Required fields Please check the following errors: | 4 years listed You are contacting Peter Franklin
Languages spoken   The owner is based in the United Kingdom and has advertised with Holiday Lettings since 2008. This cottage has so far received 0 reviews.  |
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