Rental property in the Lot with pool in 22 acre meadow & woods

Introduction

This 14th century mill-house, set in 22 acres of meadow and woodland, has been carefully renovated by the present owners and now provides a spacious and tastefully furnished property whilst retaining its original character and charm. Many original features remain; beamed ceilings and exposed stone walls.

A high level of fixtures and fittings throughout.

6 bedrooms to sleep 12 with 3 bath/shower rooms. Fully equipped kitchen, two separate living rooms with UK satellite TV. Broadband internet connection & telephone. Connection to amp for an ‘iPod’.

The grounds surrounding the house have been carefully landscaped to include many rare and unusual plants. The private swimming pool, 12 x 6m with roman steps, and a small mill stream have been incorporated into the garden. The large south facing terrace with teak table and chairs enjoys panoramic views over the gardens and woodland beyond.

Across the valley there is a railway line on which occasional trains can be seen and heard.

All amenities nearby.

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Accommodation

Entrance lobby

Open plan living area with doors to terrace (South facing):
Dining area with oak table for 16, Open fire, CD player
Sitting area with sofa and coffee table

Kitchen with oven and hob, dish-washer, fridge, microwave, fridge freezer

Separate WC and hand basin

Stairs to 1st floor:

Living room with sofa and chairs, TV with UK channels, doors to balcony
Broadband wireless internet connection and telephone, connection to amp for an ‘iPod’, lots of videos and books

Bedroom 1, double

Separate bathroom with WC, shower and hand basin

Bedroom 2, double. Balcony overlooking pool, south terrace and mill stream

Stairs to 2nd floor:

Separate bathroom with bath, hand basin, WC and washing machine

Separate bathroom with WC, shower and hand basin

Bedroom 3, double with 2 sofas
Bedroom 4, two singles
Bedroom 5, double
Bedroom 6, two singles

Two Z beds with bedding may be requested at an additional cost

(1 cot, 1 highchair and 1 child gate for 2nd floor stairs)

EXTERIOR:

A private drive enters the property from a nearby road. Trees and bushes screen it

22 acres of woodland, meadows and gardens

South facing terrace with teak dining table and chairs for 12 with 2 parasols. BBQ

Mill stream

Pool 12 x 6m (depth 1m – 2m), fenced with large terrace.
Barlow Tyrie sun loungers

Further terrace with table and chairs for 4

Table tennis

Private parking

Across the valley is a railway line on which occasional trains may be seen and heard

A local farmer takes an annual hay crop off the land but no animals graze on the land

 Photo gallery for Le Moulin, ref: 46002

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Prices

* Sterling & Dollar rates provided ONLY as a guide - all rentals are payable in EUROS

 Prices / Booking / Availability - full details

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Local Information

The property is located in the small, picturesque village of St Denis Catus 15 km from Cahors, 12 Kms from Junction 57 on the autoroute. The village has a bar and restaurant.

Neighbouring village of Catus, 3.5 km with excellent bakery, butchers, greengrocers, newsagent, small supermarket, pharmacy, restaurant and cashpoint. Post Office and Tourist Office also located in the village.

Local market every Tuesday. Cahors market on Wednesdays and Saturdays.

The Dordogne, Rocamadour and the Gouffre de Padirac are some 40 km to the North.

Water sports facilities may be found on the River Lot.

Upstream from Cahors, the road follows the River Lot through dramatic and awe inspiring countryside towards St Cirq Lapopie, Cabrerets and the prehistoric caves of Pech Merle. All are well worth a visit.

To the South are the spectacular deep gorges of the Aveyron and Tarn Rivers leading to the mediaeval towns of Cordes-sur-ciel, ('the village in the sky') and Albi with its painted cathedral and Toulouse Lautrec Museum.

The whole region enjoys an abundance of good food. Particular specialities include duck, truffles and an array of different cheeses. Locally grown fruit and vegetables are plentiful and delicious.

The smaller restaurants in the surrounding villages are well worth visiting and many produce amazing menus of great value, variety and quality.

West of Cahors and spread over miles of countryside are the vineyards which produce the robust and distinctive Cahors Wine. These include the Château de Grezette owned by the Cartier family and Château Caix which belongs to the Danish Royal family.

AIRPORTS:
Toulouse 1 hour 15 minutes.
Bordeaux 2 hours.
Rodez 1 hour 30 minutes.
Limoges 1 hour 50 minutes.
Bergerac 1 hour 30 minutes.
Cahors (Lalbenque) 30 minutes.

 Map location for St Denis Catus

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