Self-catering farmhouse in South West France with private pool

Introduction

This picturesque French property has been created from a traditional farmhouse and barn. The imaginative restoration combines authentic character with modern comfort.

The property stands on its own in an elevated position, surrounded by farmland, with breathtaking distant views beyond.

Five minutes from the small market town of Montcuq with all amenities. The Cahors wine district is all around. Good country restaurants. Hilltop towns, castles, cathedrals on every side. Boating and canoeing on the Lot and the Aveyron. Prehistoric caves to visit. Golf.

Lovely outside space (1 acre of private grounds) has been sensitively planned to enhance the traditional architecture. The attractive champagne-coloured local building stone is adorned by wisterias and climbing roses. The mellow pan-tiled roofs are a symphony of pinks and purples.

Private pool 12 x 6m. Walled courtyard and dining terrace with superb views.
Table tennis.

Inside is arranged with bedrooms downstairs, living rooms and external dining terrace upstairs. This helps you catch the breezes during the heat of the day, while you sleep in the coolest part of the house.

6 bedrooms / 5 bathrooms.

UK satellite TV and internet connection (not broadband).

Accommodation

Exterior steps to main entrance and hallway

Open plan living area including sitting, kitchen and dining areas

Sitting area with comfy sofas & easy chairs for twelve. Satellite TV. Hi-fi with a selection of CDs. Internet connection

Dining area seating twelve. Large open stone fireplace. Door to exterior dining terrace

Separate reception room – for reading, games, cards, study. Toys, games and small library including guide-books to the region

Modern fitted kitchen with working-surfaces and wall-units. Large fridge, separate freezer, gas cooker with wide oven, dishwasher, microwave

Stairs to ground floor;

Bedroom 1, kingsize double with door to garden

Separate bathroom with WC, bath / shower, separate shower and hand basin

Bedroom 2, two singles with ensuite WC, shower and hand basin. Door to garden

Exterior access to

Bedroom 3,kingsize double and single with ensuite WC, shower and basin

Separate, converted barn;

Entrance hall

Kitchenette with small sink, fridge, electric hob, microwave

Bedroom 4, kingsize double with ensuite WC, shower and hand basin

Bedroom 5, two singles with ensuite WC, shower and hand basin

EXTERIOR;

Dining terrace (off 1st floor dining area). Seating for 12. Wide southerly views. Steps down to garden

Sheltered walled courtyard, with gardens & table tennis

Private pool, 12 x 6m, with underwater lighting. Depth 1 - 2.1m. Roman steps into the shallow end
Sun terrace with views

Pool-house & BBQ. Tables and seating for twelve

Private grounds of approximately 1 acre with trees providing deep shade for hot days - including fruit trees & vines
Fig trees, fruitful vines, a plum orchard, and walnuts. Well-stocked borders include roses, lavender, oleander, rosemary, cypress trees

Parking for several cars. Private drive

Map showing: Montcuq

Map & local information

The property is located in open countryside, approx 30 min east of Cahors, just outside Montcuq.
Montcuq, visible 2 miles away across the valley, and reached in 5 minutes by car.

It is a former mediaeval stronghold, standing on a cone-shaped hill, and dominated by its castle tower. It was occupied by English armies in the 100 years war, but today it has a tranquil atmosphere all its own, with a tree-lined high street curving round the hill.

Amenities in Montcug;
- a doctor and a pharmacy
- a bank with cash machines
- good country restaurants
- a supermarket plus specialist butchers and bakers
- petrol stations
- a tourist information office with detailed information about the region
- a newsagent selling British and French newspapers
- Sunday morning market

Cahors is the regional centre, Built on a narrow peninsula formed by a meander in the river Lot, its history goes back to Roman times, and it was a centre of Cathar resistance in the middle ages.

For shopping, you can be confident of finding in Cahors any of the few things that you cannot find in Montcuq. There are supermarket and other utilitarian shops on the outskirts, while shops in the town centre are more chic.

The mediaeval part of the town is still a warren of narrow streets. The C12 cathedral has celebrated Romanesque carvings. The fortified mediaeval bridge over the Lot is unique and justly famous.

The River Lot
The River Lot is one of the loveliest in France. It meanders round fertile green farmland between white cliffs. Every valley in the region has its mediaeval castle, prehistoric cave, hilltop village or pilgrimage town. All have outstanding and atmospheric restaurants. The local economy is solidly agricultural.

The region is widely regarded as a gastronomic paradise. Its cuisine is famous throughout France and beyond. Local specialities include dishes based on duck, goose, foi gras, wild mushrooms, truffles, plums, peaches, apricots, walnuts and their oil. The deep red wines of Cahors, raised on these stony hillsides, were known to the Romans, and have seen a lively revival in recent years.

Summers are very hot. Remember you are on the same latitude as Rimini! However your thick stone walls give good insulation, and your elevated position is exposed to breezes.

Prices & booking

Terms & Conditions

• * Sterling & Dollar rates are provided ONLY as a guide - all rentals are payable in EUROS.
• Prices are for the rental of the entire property above, per week.
• Bookings run from Saturday 4:00pm to Saturday 10:00am.
• Neither Pure France nor the property owner are liable for any loss or interruption of internet service.
• No smoking in the property.
• Bookings include electricity, water, linen and towels (not beach / pool towels).

Client comments

"Nine young people from London had a fantastic time, the house was perfect and we will be recommending it to friends."
Mrs Kate J, East London

"What a fabulous relaxing place. We will definitely be re-booking."
Mr Andrew B, Tyne & Wear

"It's the best house we’ve ever stayed at."
Mrs Karen W, West Midlands

"We loved our stay at your villa. We will be recommending it to all our Dutch friends."
Mr & Mrs Ben B, Amsterdam, Holland

"Beyond our wildest dreams. Such a lovely house and barn. A great place for friends to spend time together."
Mrs Carol P, Ontario, Canada

"What a wonderful place you have there! We completely fell in love with the house and the pool, and would love to return sometime soon."
Mr & Mrs Andrew S, Kent

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South West France self-catering farmhouse, Montcuq in Lot, France with private pool...

'Montcuq Farmhouse'

South West France self-catering farmhouse, Montcuq in Lot, France with private pool.

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