French Holiday Homes, Cottages and Gites with
Pool in Tarn et Garonne in South West France
Farmhouse near Lauzerte
Beautiful stone farmhouse - 6 Ensuite
bedrooms
Tranquil Location
Lovely Heated Salt Water Swimming
Pool
Sleeps up to 15 plus a baby
Property Ref: FR162
This beautiful property is a bit different, previously a farmstead
nestled above one of the quiet rural valleys of this area of South West
France, and now converted into holiday accommodation offering many things
to different people.
* A great location for a large family
gîte holiday.
* A romantic hide-away for a short break.
* An
ideal base for discovering this beguiling corner of the Midi-Pyrenees in South
West France.
* A base for property hunters.
* A chance to
start your stay on any day of the week - so you can make the best of well priced
air/ferry fares.
* Plenty to do without going anywhere - heated
swimming-pool, snooker, bikes, darts, table tennis and library.


At one side of our large and ancient converted barn there are six
south facing bedrooms (all with en-suite shower rooms). There are four double
bedrooms (one of which has an adjoining bedroom with bunk beds) - 3 of the
double rooms have super king-size bed, the other a kingsize. There are two twin
bedrooms (one has an optional connecting door to one of the double rooms) there
is room for a further 'Z' bed in either one of the twin rooms or one of the
doubles. In front of the rooms there is a large shady terrace/balcony
overlooking the heated swimming pool.
At the other side of the barn there is
a vast dining/sitting room with, at one end, a sunny breakfast room, opening
onto gardens and terraces and also a games room. This barn has been carefully
restored and retains its old oak beams, stonewalls and log burning stoves.
The sitting room has dvd/cd players, ¾ snooker table, dartboard along with a
selection of board games and an English library. Satelite TV (from UK) is
available in the dining room /lounge. There are plenty of comfortable sofas and
chairs, so everyone should be able to find a quiet place any you will never find
yourselves short of space.
WIFI (open) available in the lounge/dining
room.
Adjoining the sitting room is the well-equipped kitchen with a
central island unit. The kitchen contains a washing machine, dishwasher,
microwave, gas hob and an electric oven, fridges and freezer and general
electrical equipment.
We also have a table tennis table in the garden and
bikes for guests to use as well as a key to the lovely local tennis court –
giving guests free access to this facility (rackets and balls available to
borrow).
The terraced pool area is situated at a slightly lower level and
has plenty of leisure furniture. The heated 12 x 5 metre salt-water pool
provides an ideal focus for your holiday. The pool is heated during the season
(usually from about mid-April up to October).
There is plenty of tourist
information available for your to read and suggestions for places to eat and
visit are kept in the dining room– and as we live in a house in the garden, we
will be around to help and advise if required.
Available for rental as a gîte
for up to 15 people plus baby (cot and highchair available). We can book well
over 12 months in advance so even If you are at the beginning of planning your
holidays - please contact us so that we can pencil you in.
Usually change
over days for the gîte is Saturday, occassionally we can arrange a different
start day for your holiday (this can reduce flight costs). Do enquire about any
specific dates you have in mind.
If you would like to have somebody come in
during your holiday to clean the house we can try and arrange this for you.
Details available at the time of booking.


PRICES 2012
7th May - 2nd June -
£2000 per week
2nd June - 13th July
- £2500 per week
14th July - 31
August £3000 per week
1st Sept - 1st
Oct - £2000 per
week
Security deposit £200 - refundable if no damage to property and left in
a clean and tidy condition.
Including electric, gas (BBQ), pool heating, hire
of bed linen and house towels and pool towels.
May and June dates -
arrival/departure dates are flexible
Optional final cleaning charge 75 €
Help with house and laundry during your holiday 14 € hour -
optional - must be booked in advance



The farmhouse is located in the village of Touffailles.
Touffailles is a pretty little village set amongst the rolling hills between the
larger villages of Lauzerte and Montaigu de Quercy. This striking agricultural
area bordered by the River Lot (to the North) and the River Garonne (to the
South) provides an ever changing backdrop of fruit trees, sunflowers, cereals,
melons, vines and cattle.
Visitors staying at Farmhouse near Lauzerte can take the opportunity
to visit many attractive places in the area. Amongst the favourites are Cahors,
Agen, Montauban, Villeneurve-sur-Lot, Puy L’Eveque, Montcuq, Moissac, Auvillar,
Valance, Tournon D’Agenais, Penne D’Agenais, Castlesarrasin, Cirq Lapopie,
Lauzerte, Montjoi, Brassac, Beauville, Bourg de Visa, Montaigu de Quercy,
Miramont de Quercy, Castlesagrat, St Nicholas de Grave, Fummel, Chateau de
Bonaguil, Puymirol and further afield the Millau Bridge, Sarlat, Bergerac,
Toulouse, and Albi.
We hope that we can provide you with a good value base for your
holiday, whether you want a lazy time with a book and a glass of wine, a walking
adventure, to sit and paint or a chance to tour the local medieval villages and
local markets. There is plenty to do without leaving the property, but when (or
if) you are wanting to venture further we are on hand to help you with the
information you will need.
Lauzerte - 8km This exquisite
bastide village has a choice of restaurants, bars, shops and markets (the
Saturday morning market is lovely – taking place in the medieval square amongst
the many little cafes).
Montaigu de Quercy - 8km
selection of restaurants, local market etc
Leisure Lake - Montaigu de
Quercy (10 mins drive/9kms)
This beautiful lake with a wonderful
white sand beach is ideal for water lovers
both young and old. There is a
safe area for young ones to play in the water
and plenty of opportunity for
more adventurous swimmers with floating platforms
and diving
boards.
There are safe playing areas for children, and within the surrounding
landscaped
area there is crazy-golf, camping, shaded picnic tables and
a bar and restaurant
with lovely terrace overlooking the
beach.
Canoeing - Hire canoes and paddle along the Lot
river, beautiful scenery and plenty of places to stop for a pic nic.
Golf - There
are a few golf courses nearby – ideal for the occasional round or a daily game!
The closest is the 9 hole Golf de Roucous
There is also a delightful
9 hole course in the Lot valley - here you can get refreshments and play
in a stunning valley for great value.
Slightly further away is the highly
acclaimed 18 hole course at Villeneuve-sur-Lot
Or at Valance D’Agen there is
a further 9 hole course Le Golf d'Espalais
Parachuting
If anyone feels that they would like to try parachuting – there is a
parachute school located nearby. Even for the less ambitious, a trip to watch
the jumpers landing (even on bike from here) makes an interesting visit.
The
parachute school do arrange for Tandem Jumps
Misc. places of
interest
For those
that love adventure (and heights) we strongly recommend the Parc-en-Ciel
- Zip wires and roped adventure - booking required - we can help with
this.
Courses for small children, teenagers and adults.
Bleu de Lectoure Woad,
workshop/design/shop
Prehistoric Caves - further away than
the caves mentioned above
Local Donkey Sanctuary
Theme Park near Agen
By Air
Montaigu de Quercy lies
within easy reach of both Bergerac Airport(Ryanair & Flybe) and Toulouse
(British Airways & Easyjet) all offering direct flights from the UK.
Car hire is available from both airports.


THINGS TO DO AT THE FARMHOUSE
Pool
Sitting on its own sheltered terrace overlooking
fields and woods – this heated pool makes a perfect centrepiece for your
holiday. The state-of-the-art salt-treatment system means – no more reddened
eyes! The water remains silky soft and does not damage your hair or skin as you
might find with a chlorine-pool.
The pool is heated from
(usually) mid April to the end of September and if the weather remains
favourable into October. The pool is closed during the rest of the year. Whether
you fancy a whole day relaxing on the pool terrace or a quick dip after
sightseeing you will find the pool soon becomes a favourite
spot.


Inside quiet-time
In the dining room there are comfy
seating areas, log burning stoves (for cooler evenings), English library, board
games and a DVD player with a selection of films. There is also a TV which
receives programming from the UK, so all the main UK channels are available.
Inside Games and Entertainment
We have a three-quarter size
snooker table and dartboard in the large converted barn. These are ideal for an
evening game or for escaping the mid-day heat. The whole inside area is equpped
for playing music, ideal for parties and celebrations.
Tennis
We have a key to the village tennis court and guests
are welcome to borrow this. There is also a practice area and a children’s play
park. We have some rackets and balls should anyone wish to borrow
them.
Table tennis
There is a table tennis table
in the garden which proves popular for both the quiet and dignified game for
two, or a highly competitive family challenge.
Bikes
For those that want to get out and about
on bikes we have 4 bikes which you are welcome to borrow. We also have some maps
and routes you can use to help you plan your trips,
In the
village
Play area - children and toddlers
Amazing pond for frogs!
Bakers
Also at the
farmhouse
Lawned areas for ball games
Goal nets
Boules
Contact Details
Tel: 01275 542406
Mobile: 07505
805370
Email: Info@Holiday1.net
Enquiry Form
To check availability/prices or if you have any queries contact us
with no obligation whatsoever.
CUSTOMER FEEDBACK
What a wonderful place to come for a nice relaxing
holiday. Beautiful gardens, rooms, views, food and wine - what more could anyone
want!
Great hosts, where nothing was to much trouble for them. The location
was great for seeing many local quaint villages to visit.
I cant wait to
visit again in the very near future. Thank you for a perfect
time..... HB Preston
......perfect hideaway to
relax and recharge-have already rebooked! Fantastic. 5*
VB Lancashire
'Our visit had many
highlights but none more so than our acquaintance with you and your beautiful
estate!'
G E, USA
‘A fantastic setting, very comfortable and
relaxing… I will definitely be back and would not hesitate recommending this
stunning villa to anyone!
J S, London
‘We have had such fun this week
in a really lovely part of France. Excellent hosts, gorgeous food and loads to
do. Loved every minute! Thank you!’
J R and D S, Bristol
‘This is a
little piece of paradise……..great food ……..great wine………great company – what
more could anyone want?’
Mr and Mrs C, North Yorks
‘We have had a
fantastic stay. Highly recommend it to anyone!’
Mrs K S,
Australia
‘We have had our best vacation in years!!’
Mrs A P,
Belgium
‘What a lovely place, we loved it! … Wish we could stay
longer!’
Family B, Isle of Wight
‘..had a thoroughly enjoyable and
relaxing stay. Very happy to recommend!’
Mr and Mrs A S,
Peterborough
‘Wonderful, very relaxing …. Thank-you.. for creating such
an oasis! Will be telling all to come here.’
M T, London
SPECIAL OFFERS
MAY
- £1700 per week
JUNE -
£2000 per week
AUGUST - £2,750 per week
SEPTEMBER - £1800 per
week