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‘Le Sud’ is situated on the northern boundary of the Lot department close to the River Dordogne (500 metres) and there is a variety of different and interesting countryside in all directions.
The well-maintained cultivated gardens are a colourful blaze against the attractive stone buildings and there is plenty to delight the avid nature lover or those just wishing to relax in solitude. The meadows and fields abound with wild flowers, birds and animals.
The saline swimming pool is available during the mid/high season for the use of residents as is the unlimited access to the meadows and woodland for recreation. There is table-tennis, boules/ pétanque, children's swings, a Wendy House and a sandpit to ensure that even the youngest residents are never at a loose end. The 12 x 6 metre saline pool (no chlorine, no stinging eyes, nasty taste or smell) has loungers and parasols for your comfort, pool-side lights and under-water illumination. Close to all the cottages a small barn has been converted into a laundry room with automatic washing machines, irons, ironing boards and a freezer for the free use of guests.
Accommodation
La Petite Grange – sleeps 4
Le Jasmin – sleeps 4/5
La Lavande – sleeps 4/6
Le Romarin – sleeps 4/5
The four self-contained cottages converted from old farm buildings arranged around a courtyard have been sympathetically restored to a high standard with many exposed beams and original stone walls providing holiday accommodation with comfort, charm and character.
Each cottage contains a large living area with sofa, comfortable chairs and dining furniture. Each has a fully-fitted, well-equipped kitchen with cooker, refrigerator, and storage space for cutlery, crockery, kitchen utensils and food. All cottages except ‘La Petite Grange’ have microwave ovens. First floor accommodation is reached by an open-plan stairway and for out-of-season holidays 'La Petite Grange' and 'Le Jasmin' have wood-burning stoves for which well-seasoned wood can be supplied.
Every cottage has a fully tiled bathroom with bath, shower, bidet, wash-hand basin and toilet. Every cottage has one bedroom with double bed and a further bedroom with two single beds. All bedrooms have attractive beamed ceilings and ‘La Lavande’ has a further double bedroom on a mezzanine floor above the living room with its own separate toilet and wash-hand basin.
Each cottage has its own private patio with table, chairs, parasol and barbecue for those who enjoy ‘al fresco’ eating and from which the gardens and views can be enjoyed.
LOCAL AREA
There are shops, bars and restaurants in Puybrun (1 km) and good supermarkets in Bretenoux-Biars (5 km).
There is a wealth of things to do within easy reach – the Dordogne for canoeing, kayaking and boating, and an abundance of trout and pike for fishing. Other sports such as tennis and golf are also nearby. There are numerous walks in the surrounding countryside.
There are many picturesque villages such as Bretenoux, Carennac and Loubressac, each with architecture typical of Quercy, and wonderful chateaux including Castelnau and Belcastel.
The region offers excellent food specialising in duck and goose products (foie gras) and other delights include truffles, asparagus, walnuts and strawberries. The vineyards of Cahors and Bergerac are also within reach.
The many caves in the area include the Gouffre de Padirac and the beautiful medieval village of Rocamadour is only 18km.
Please quote 'A Week or 2 in France' when contacting the owners:
