Beautiful sixteenth century French farm house
The house lies in the heart of the Quercy countryside not far from the small market town of Caussade
Property number: 0013
France / Midi-Pyrenees / Caussade
from £450.00 to £550.00
Sleeps: 6 Bedrooms: 3 Bathrooms: 2
- Disabled access: No
- Pets allowed: No
- Child friendly: Yes
- Smoking: No
Tel: +44(0)117 924 5085
Description
The original building may date back to the 16th century but like many of the farms in the area it has been added to over the years, It has two dates over windows, 1689 and 1732. The cottage available to rent has been recently restored.
The house is part of a small hamlet of about 8 houses containing a listed building and is surrounded by working farmland. The hamlet nestles in a shallow coombe with fields behind rising to a low chalk ridge from which there are spectacular views over the surrounding countryside.
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Bedrooms
There are three double bedrooms, one with two single beds.
Bathrooms
There is a large bathroom upstairs with a further shower room downstairs.
Kitchen
There is a large (8 metres by 5 metres) fully equipped kitchen/dining room and a further sitting room with French windows to the garden. Both are heated by wood-burning stoves.
Other rooms
There is a secluded outdoor dining area and a large lawn area for games, sunbathing, boules etc.
Local activities
- All the necessities of life are available in a small market town 7 minutes away and there is a traditional boulangerie in an adjacent hamlet.
- There are restaurants within easy reach and an area of rich historic interest to explore.
- There is swimming available in a natural lake nearby and in the valleys of the Lot and the Aveyron there is canooing.
Price information
| Rental period | Price per week |
|---|---|
| July and August | £550 |
| May, June, September, October | £450 |
Prices may be subject to change at the owner’s discretion
Rental is inclusive of linen
Deposit against theft or damage £500
Deposit to secure booking £50 per week of booking period
6 people maximum & no pets please.
Getting there
Travelling from England, the nearest airports are Toulouse or Rodez, many flights by budget airlines use these as well as BA. Modestly priced car hire is easily available at the airport. It is an 8 hour drive from the Channel ports of Caen or St. Malo, directions available on request.
Amenities
- Barbecue
- Boule Pit
- CD Player
- Dishwasher
- DVD Player
- Freezer
- Gas/Electric Hob
- Hair Dryer
- Iron/Ironing Board
- Kettle
- Microwave
- Oven
- Shaver Socket
- Toaster
- Washing Machine
Availability
The calendar shows when the property is available
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- Booked
- Changeover day
Travel resources
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- Flights:
- Ryanair, Easy Jet, British Airways, Monarch, Globespan, Opodo, BMI Baby
- Car Rental:
- CarJet, Europcar, Hertz, Thrifty, Do you Spain, Record
- Trains:
- Eurostar, First Great Western, Heathrow Express, Gatwick Express, Stansted Express
- Ferries:
- P&O Ferries, Brittany Ferries