Couples accommodation in the Lot department of the Midi-Pyrenees region
La Grange self catering cottage
Property Description
La Grange is a renovated Dordogne sandstone
barn tucked away in the historic centre of Gourdon in the Lot. The barn is in
one of the most peaceful parts of this small town, yet just moments away from
all that Gourdon has to offer. The nearby boulevard boasts shops, restaurants
and a Saturday market, making it ideal for those who love to idle away the hours
in old winding streets or drinking coffee in pavement cafes. The region's
gastronomic treats taste so much better with only a short stagger home ahead!
This is a real opportunity to immerse oneself in French life and rub shoulders
with the hospitable Gourdonnais. The cottage is tastefully decorated and
furnished throughout, with careful attention given to every detail. Many of the
furnishings and fittings have been sourced from reclamation yards and antique
markets to give an authentic french flavour mixed with modern convenience.
Accommodation details
Sleeps 2. 1 Double Bedroom. Bedding and
cotton sheets provided. Travel cot on request. 1 Bathroom. Double ended roll-top
bath (with shower over). Towels provided. Microwave, Iron. Fridge with ice box.
Gas hob. Electric oven. Central Heating. Wireless broadband internet connection.
Secure on site baby sitting service, Seating for 2. High chair also available on
request. DVD, Radio, CD System, Board Games. Baby or toddler toys can be
provided. A good selection of DVDs are available. The barn has British satellite
TV.
Garden Furniture. The barn overlooks a sunny
and quiet courtyard garden shared with the main house. We will respect your
privacy, our two cats on the otherhand, may not! The barn has it's own entrance
via the garden
Local area
The gite is in the centre of
the historic Quartier St Pierre, with its church dating from 1304. It is only a
quick walk to local restaurants and there is a cinema too (often showing english
language films). The Saturday and Tuesday markets are also a short walk with an
additional Thursday market in the summer selling local produce. There is a good
selection of shops, banks and estate agents on the boulevard. You will find many
local events all year round, including medieval reinactments, musical recitals
and antique markets.
Other details
The gite is 5km from the famous Grottes de
Cougnac, which boast the oldest cave paintings that can be visited
in France - 25,000 years old! The gite is 20 mins walk from the
train station – collection/drop off possible by arrangement. It is
about a 20 mins walk from the town lido which opens mid June to mid
September and is used mainly by the locals.
Rental prices/Changeover day
Prices per week (for two people sharing)
270Euros (low season) - 430Euros (high season), please check with
owner about exact dates. Low season – April, May and October shorter
stays available on request. Out of season – November to March
special rates available for house hunters requiring extended or
repeated stays. Babysitting available, rates on request. A small
quantity of groceries can be provided by prior arrangement. Owners
speak French, English and Spanish. A supplement of £20/30euros is
payable for additional bedding for the sofa bed in the sitting room.
Your stay is important to us. Please contact us to discuss your
special requirements.
Saturday changeovers (arrivals after 3pm, departures up to 10am).
Travel times & Directions
Please contact the owner about detailed
directions to La Grange.
We are located Approximately 8-10 hours from the ferry ports of
Calais and Bolougne. Caen and Roscoff are 7-9 hours away (this
inlcludes stopping times for lunch etc.) Toulouse, Rodez, Bergerac
and Limoges airports are all within 2 hours drive. Brive airport
(which is due to open in 2008) is 30 minutes away. Train: Gourdon is
on the Paris-Toulouse line (local car hire). Road –20km west of
Junction 56 on the A20 (main Paris-Toulouse road).
