Rental farmhouse in south west France with pool

Introduction

La Ferme Eclaircie is an old traditional Gascon farmhouse nestling amongst sunflower fields with its own, long private drive set in a tiny hamlet, ten minutes from the charming small town of Lectoure. Traditional bakery only 2 min from the property.

The house comfortably sleeps six in its three good-size bedrooms and retains many of its original features including large oak beams, original fireplaces and terracotta floor tiles.

The pretty garden, with its large pool, 12 x 5m provides total tranquillity with various terraces and a number of beautiful trees offering perfect natural shade, with panoramic views of the surrounding countryside.

The newly restored barn is the perfect place for a quiet cool drink with the magical spires of the village church a distant backdrop.

Two nearby lakes with sandy beaches and water slides, Lac des Trois Vallees just outside Lectoure, which also has a mini golf course and at St Clar. For those wanting a more adventurous water park with lots of white knuckle rides there is the Walibi Aquitaine near Agen.

A number of vineyards in the area offer tours and tastings, a great way to get to know the local wines and armagnac's.

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Accommodation

Entrance hall

Living / dining room with oak dining room table, fireplace and seating area. Good selection of games and local maps etc

Kitchen with beamed ceiling and tiled floor. Dishwasher, fridge, oven and hob. Breakfast table to seat 6. French doors to terrace and garden
Utility room with washing machine, dryer and fridge / freezer

Separate bathroom with WC, shower and twin hand basin

Stairs to 1st floor;

Bedroom 1, king-size double. Original fireplace

Bedroom 2, two single beds
leading to Bedroom 3, double and single bed

Separate bathroom with WC, shower and hand basin

EXTERIOR;

Garden with lawned areas. Dining terrace with table and chairs and BBQ

Pool 12 x 5m with roman steps. Electric cover and alarm

Sun terrace with loungers, table and chairs

Barn with sofas, chairs and table tennis

Badminton set

Private, off road parking

 Photo gallery for La Ferme Eclaircie, ref: 32003

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Prices

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Local Information

The property is located in a tiny hamlet, 10 min from the picturesque town of Lectoure.
(Local bakery, 2 min from the house).

Lectoure lies almost on the border of the Gers and the Lot and Garonne, between Toulouse (90 min) and Bordeaux (2 hrs).
The town is 30 km north of Auch and has all amenities including restaurants and café bars and excellent small individual shops and a vibrant weekly market held on Friday morning.

Two nearby lakes with sandy beaches and water slides; Lac des Trois Vallees just outside Lectoure, which also has a mini golf course and at St Clar. For those wanting a more adventurous water park with lots of white knuckle rides there is the Walibi Aquitaine near Agen.

A number of vineyards in the area offer tours and tastings, a great way to get to know the local wines and armagnac's.

Many local and traditional markets, the best way to buy really fresh local produce and soak up the atmosphere in the local cafes. (You will find a comprehensive list of all the markets and festivals at the house). The world-famous jazz festival of Marciac is held every August.

Beautiful and relatively unknown small towns and villages to visit:

• Just half-an-hour's drive (32kms) from the house is Condom, a charming small town of elegant C18th architecture. A popular way to see the town is by hiring a little motor boat on the River Baise, or taking a lunchtime cruise down the river. The town has excellent shops and all amenities including very good, traditional restaurants

• Auch, the capital of the Gers (30 km) is the centre for Armagnac and Foie Gras and the busy weekly markets are the best way to sample the local fare! The Cathédrale de Sainte-Mere with its remarkable 15th century stain glass is worth a visit, look out for the imposing statue of one of the Gascony's best loved heroes, D'Artagnan.

• Fleurance (24 km) with its famous canopied market square is the perfect place for a quiet drink and browse round the market as is St Clar (25kms) with its weekly garlic market and narrow streets.

• Only 16 kms away is the La Romieu, designated a world heritage sight with the breathtaking C14th abbey-church of Saint Pierre.

• Larrasingle (38 km) is the smallest bastide in France and well worth visiting perhaps combining with Seviac, a former Gallo-Roman villa with its beautifully preserved mosaics and series of baths. Just five minutes up the road is Montreal the oldest bastide in Gascony.

The area also offers great walking and cycling. There are numerous detailed maps in the house and the Tourist Office in Lectoure has additional guides and can also advise on bike hire and for a more leisurely way to see the area riding stables. There are golf courses at Eauze and Fleurance and horse racing and trotting at Auch and Fleurance.

This is a beautiful area; surrounded by hills, amid cornfields and vines, at an average height of 82 metres, the region enjoys a micro-climate with lush, luxuriant plants in summer, which even in winter keep most of their foliage thanks to a mild average temperature (about 13°) which is hardly different from that of Biarritz and Marseille in the deep south.

Lectoure (10 km) also has a good selection of shops and restaurants. Golf at Fleurance, 20 min drive.

Further restaurants and interesting villages to discover in the immediate locale.

 Map location for Lectoure / Sempesserre

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