Holiday rental home in south west France with pool & garden

Introduction

Set in open countryside in a tiny hamlet (two houses and a farm !) this traditional country house has a beautiful garden and large pool with far-reaching views.

1.3 hectares of lawns and grassed areas to explore. Shaded dining terrace overlooking the lovely 10 x 5m pool.

Spacious house on three floors; large farmhouse kitchen and living room with TV, DVD and PlayStation 2. 4 bedrooms to sleep 8. Two bathrooms and washing machine and dryer.

Two min drive to pretty, local town of St Sylvestre, set on the picturesque River Lot. ll amenities here and further restaurants in the neighbouring village of Penne.

Hypermarkets and further shops in Villeneuve- sur-Lot, 10 min.

Catering available upon request

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Accommodation

Kitchen with large, farmhouse dining table, dishwasher, fridge freezer, separate freezer, gas hob and electric oven

Separate WC.

Bedroom 1, double

Separate bathroom with bath / shower, hand basin and bidet

Stairs to 1st floor:

Bedroom 2, double

Separate bathroom with shower, basin, washing machine and dryer

Bedroom 3, double

Separate WC

Lower Ground Floor;

Bedroom 4, two singles

Living room with TV, DVD and PlayStation 2. Doors to garden

EXTERIOR:

1.3 acres of grounds including lawn and rough-grassed areas. Badminton net

Pool 10 x 5 x 2.2m with steps. Sun terrace with loungers

Terrace with dining table and chairs and parasol

Shaded terrace (in open barn)

 Photo gallery for Maison St Sylvestre, ref: 47011

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Prices

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Local Information

The house is part of a tiny hamlet consisting of three properties - two houses and a working farm. The hamlet sits in open countryside just outside the small town of St Sylvestre-sur-Lot between Agen and Bergerac.

All amenities in the village including bakery, grocery store and café bar restaurant. All shops and hypermarkets in Villeneuve-sur-Lot, 10 min

On the hill above St Sylvestre, is the ancient bastide village of Penne d'Agenais, topped by a basilica with a shining metal dome that can be seen for miles around. The old village is a warren of little streets and lovely old stone houses that wind up the hill to the basilica and lovely views across the countryside. Just on the market square is a general grocery store and there are various artisan workshops and several reasonably priced restaurants

Nearby Monflanquin is an old bastide town with winding streets and fabulous views. All amenities in the village including large supermarket, cafés, restaurants, bakeries (and an English food shop ! Great for bacon, sausages etc…)

Traditional street market every Thursday morning.

The Dordogne area of France is one of the most beautiful and one of the most popular. Lovely countryside interspersed with medieval, bastide towns and fairytale châteaux rise from the morning mist.

It’s a great region for food lovers; all the Perigordian specialities such as Foie Gras, confit d'oie and canard, mushrooms of all types are in abundance.

Many antique markets throughout the year. All info at the tourist information office.

Bergerac was once a flourishing port for the wine trade. It still today has a picturesque harbour where you can take a boat trip along the river Dordogne, or a miniature train ride around the Bastide town, viewing the many half timbered houses with terracotta decoration.

The many timbered houses with terracotta decoration that line the lanes of the old town, are wonderfully evocative of the 14th, 15th and 16th centuries. On one corner the wanderer suddenly finds himself "nose to nose" with Cyrano whose statue proudly reminds the visitor that Bergerac owes some of its fame to this historic figure. Not surprisingly the annual theatre "Le Festival du Théatre" is named after him.

A great way to tour the vineyards is by following the designated Route des vins where the visitor will be welcomed by the growers and encouraged to try their wines. The Bergerac region is sometimes called Perigord Pourpre the name deriving from the rich purple-red wines that characterize this area of Perigord.

When the subject of "gastronomy" is raised it is usually associated with a particular region and the Perigord stands in high regard in this field. The traditional produce, such as truffles, walnuts, strawberries and the wines, together with the well-known rich specialties derived from fattened geese and ducks, is largely responsible for this fame.

Chateau Lanquais still has great canon ball holes in the side walls from an attack, and a removable wooden stair case. Open all day every day in July / August.

Don’t miss a trip to La Roque-Gageac, a stunningly beautiful village under the towering cliffs. The village regularly wins France’s ‘Prettiest Village’ competition. Good canoeing centre here.

Competing with La Roque-Gageac in the prettiness stakes is the village of Carennac. Elevated just above the south bank of the Dordogne river, it is best known for its typical Quercy architecture and Romanesque priory. Further Romanesque art at the St Pierre church in Beaulieu-sur-Dordogne.

Perhaps the most famous of the Dordogne tourist attractions are the cave paintings around Les Eyzies. There are more pre-historic caves in this area than you could ever visit in a day ! Les Eyzies lies at the heart of an unspoilt area of great natural beauty with rolling hills, tranquil rivers and fascinating cliff and rock formations. It has some of the world’s most beautiful caves with outstanding stalagtite and stalagmite crystallizations. And the cave-lined Vézère valley has been classified as a heritage site by UNESCO. The most well-known of all is the cave at Lascaux which was discovered in 1940. The paintings date back some 17,000 years.

Sarlat-la-Caneda features the highest concentration of medieval, Renaissance and 17th-century facades of any town in France. Its prosperity was a reflection of the privileged status it was granted in return for loyalty to the French Crown during the 100 years war.

.The town is also famous for one of the best markets in France. Every Saturday the great Sarlat market is held in place de la Liberté, along with a full-scale fair that attracts locals from all around the surrounding countryside.

The exceptional number of buildings registered or classified as historical makes of Sarlat the first European city in term of inheritance. For this reason Sarlat has been used in many movies. On the first Sunday in July the Félibrée, a typical Périgord village fair where everybody is disguised, animates Sarlat.

TRAVEL:

Approx 10-12 hours drive from the western channel ferries – a trip via Dover is best combined with an overnight stop on the way. Motorail will deliver you from Calais to Brive or Bordeaux. Flights are available to Limoges, Poitiers, Bergerac, Bordeaux, Toulouse and Rodez with daily flights from the UK.

Ryan Air fly from Stanstead airport to Bergerac regularly. Bergerac airport is approximately 30 minutes from Manoir de Fraytet.

Flybe also fly to Bergerac from Southampton. British Airways fly from Gatwick airport to Bordeaux. Bordeaux airport is approximately 1 hour and 30 minutes. Easy Jet fly from Gatwick airport to Toulouse. Toulouse airport is approximately 2 hours.

 Map location for St Sylvestre sur Lot

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