Self-catering holiday home in Tarn-et-Garonne with pool

Introduction

Charming stone cottage set in a tiny hamlet in open countryside.

A former bake-house, the original bread oven remains and can still be used!

Two bedrooms to sleep 4 and large private garden and private pool.
Master bedroom opens to a small terrace and herb garden. Twin room has French doors to the garden.

Wi-Fi internet access.

Property owners live next door and share the utility room with washing machine and dryer. Help and advice on hand if required.

2 min drive to the picturesque, hilltop village of Roquecor with restaurant and grocery store. All amenities in nearby Montaigu.

Accommodation

Living / dining room;

Dining table and chairs. TV with DVD. Fireplace / bread oven. Door to terrace and garden

Kitchen with oven and hob, fridge
(Washing machine and dryer in exterior utility room - shared with owners)

Bedroom 1, double with door to garden

Bedroom 2, two singles, door to terrace

Separate bathroom with WC, shower and hand basin

EXTERIOR;

Private garden with lawn and trees and flowers

Private pool 6 x 4m x 1.5m depth
Decked sun terrace

Dining table and chairs

Small, covered terrace with table and chairs

Plenty of off-road parking

Map showing: near Montaigu-de-Quercy

Map & local information

The property is located in a tiny hamlet in open countryside between Montaigu-de-Quercy and Roquecor. All amenities in Montaigu less than 10 min drive.
Roquecor (2 min drive) has a café bar / restaurant, grocery store and Sunday market.

Major supermarkets and all shops in Villeneuve, Fumel and Agen (20 - 30 min).

The pretty villages of Lauzerte, Tournon d'Agenais and Puy L'Eveque are close by, all offering lovely cafes and restaurants for those hot summer evenings. Moissac, which featured in Rick Stein's French Odyssey, has roman cloisters, a beautiful Abbey and the 'Pont de Napoleon' restaurant.

Ancient bastide village of Penne d'Agenais (15 min). 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.

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 stalactite 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.

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 4pm to Saturday 10am and include electricity, water and linen, but not towels.
• Neither Pure France nor the property owner are liable for any loss or interruption of internet service.
• Security deposit of 150 Euros cash on arrival. Refunded upon departure assuming no damage or breakages.
• No smoking in the property.

Client comments

"Thanks for providing us with such a beautiful place to stay."
H and T, UK

"We had a lovely week, and such comfortable beds."
J and M, Exeter

"Gorgeous cottage, beautiful area."
D and T, Surrey

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Tarn-et-Garonne self-catering holiday home near Montaigu-de-Quercy in south west France with private pool and lawned garden...

'Le Petit Mas'

Tarn-et-Garonne self-catering holiday home near Montaigu-de-Quercy in south west France with private pool and lawned garden.

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