Puy l'Eveque holiday cottage rental with shared indoor pool, walking, log fire, rural retreat, TV, DVD

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LE PETIT BOUYSSAC (cottage)

Home description

Michael and Ann Elise welcome you to stay at their cottage in the gardens of their manoir which is set in the beautiful countryside near the river Lot. The views are outstanding and range from the river valley to hills and woodland. The property is perfectly sited for walking and riding. The indoor swimming pool, which is in a separate wing attached to the manoir, is available for the use of the guests and has french windows which open out onto a terrace that is not overlooked. Inside the cottage there are stone walls, reminiscent of the ancient barn that stood on the site, a wood burning stove with additional underfloor heating and an attractive modern kitchen.

Outside, there is a private garden with a table and chairs and barbecue, where al fresco meals can be enjoyed. The cottage and its surroundings combine modernity with peace and charm.

The cottage	From the sitting area towards the dining table
kitchen	indoor swimming pool attached to the manor

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The Midi-Pyrenees / Lot region

Breathtaking beauty greets the visitors to this almost forgotten part of France. It is a place rich in history going back to Prehistoric times when dinosaurs roamed the earth and early man painted his superb paintings in caves. In the Middle Ages this was a wealthy part of France; when Henry Plantagenet married the ex-queen of France, Eleanor of Aquitaine, the union enabled south-west wine merchants to trade with her husband's kingdom across the Channel. By the mid 14th century wines from the Cahors region represented half of all wine shipments from Bordeaux. However with the advent of the agricultural revolution - the small divisions of the land made modernisation difficult - and the arrival of the railways, the Lot was by-passed and forgotten. Now it is re-discovered - but not spoilt - the villages and town are small, with buildings of soft golden limestone. Pigeonierre towers , often attached to old houses, are an attractive architectural feature of the region.

Puy l'Eveque area

Our house is in the west of the Lot Valley in a wine growing area, which is blissfully peaceful yet only 10 minutes drive from a wide variety of supermarkets and shops. Mediaeval villages nearby have excellent markets at least once a week selling fresh produce and there are also night markets where hot or cold food can be purchased to eat at long trestle tables. Wine to accompany the feast comes from local vineyards. There are many excellent restaurants - one within walking distance of the house. Some of these restaurants can be found in the hilltop bastide villages, with wonderful views over the enchanting countryside There is much to see along the river, which is close to the house, as well as nationally famous sites to visit - Rocamadour, the Gouffre de Padirac, Grotte de Pech Merle and the beautiful village of Saint Cirq Lapopie. In the summer there is a wealth of musical and other festivals and son et lumieres. There are amazing firework displays in Puy L'Eveque and at the magical castle of Bonaguil. In the warm, balmy evenings of the summer, after eating well and watching the sun go down in a blaze of colour, the clarity of the stars in the supremely clear air is a joy to see.

How to get there

By air:
Bergerac, Ryanair - 1 hour by car to the house
Toulouse - EasyJet - 2 hours to drive to the house
Carcassonne - Ryanair - 2.5 hours to drive
Rodez, 2.5 hours
Bordeaux 2.5 hours

By train:
Eurostar - London - Lille - TGV to Agen
Agen 1 hour to drive to the house

By car:
Calais to the house, approximately 8 hours

Activities near Puy l'Eveque

Facilities

Further details indoors:
The beds are two three-foot mattresses on a base, so can be made up as a six foot double, or two singles, whichever is preferred.

The washing machine and tumble drier are not in the cottage, but are available for guests' use.

Further details outdoors:
A table, four chairs and a barbecue are provided for al fresco eating in the private tree lined garden attached to the cottage. The front of the cottage faces south and is an ideal suntrap, whilst blinds and a fan keep the interior cool. There is also a sun umbrella.

Further details

If guests are not able to shop before arrival, basic foods can be provided on request.

A bottle of local Cahors wine will be in the cottage to welcome guests.

The guests have sole use of the indoor heated swimming pool between 09.30 and 18.30.

English and French are spoken to help with any queries.

Conditions

Refundable breakages deposit of 100 euros required on arrival, to be refunded within two weeks of guests' departure (subject to satisfactory property inspection).

30% of non refundable rental fee to be paid on booking, final payment to be made eight weeks before arrival at the property.

Rental rates

Period	From	To	Weekly	Nightly rate		Minimum  stay
				Weekday	Weekend
Spring	7 Mar 09	2 May 09	200£ 200	4040	5050	Flexible
	2 May 09	1 Jul 09	295£ 295	5050	6060	Flexible
Summer	1 Jul 09	1 Sep 09	395£ 395	6060	7070	Flexible
Late summer	1 Sep 09	1 Oct 09	295£ 295	5050	6060	Flexible

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

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

Payments to be made in pounds sterling. Details given on request. 30% fee on booking, the remainder payable 8 weeks in advance of arrival.

Guestbook for LE PETIT BOUYSSAC

'Such a treat to stay in such magnificent surroundings and thank you for being so kind' Diana J, South Africa

'It is always a treat to stay at the cottage - the perfect hosts in a gorgeous situation' Marie and Steve, Yorkshire

'Wonderful views, wonderful cottage, wonderful company - thank you' Bernard B, London

'We don't want to leave" Claudia, London

'Gems of moments" Ted and Diana, Perth, Western Australia

Availability

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Name:	Ann Elise Prince
Tel:	+33 565 306947
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