Beautiful Cottage in Lot-et-Garonne,St Eutrope de Born - La Petit Bessou

We are Alan and Suzanne Davenport. We've spent the last 15 years or so living and working in many places from Brazil to Taiwan. Although we have been to many interesting and lovely places, we have now settled in what we think is the perfect spot in the Lot et Garonne department of France, just south of Bergerac and the border with the Dordogne region. With its many picturesque bastide towns, rolling countryside and chateaux - and the wines that come with them - we feel at home here and look forward to welcoming you to our gites.

Our two gites, La Petite Bessou and Lou Bessou, each with its own private pool, stand in grounds of more than 1 hectare of peaceful, rolling countryside between the medieval Bastide towns of Villereal and Monflanquin in the beautiful Lot et Garonne department of south west France.

Both the Lot and Dordogne rivers are about 35 minutes by car.

Bergerac airport is about 30 minutes drive.

Bordeaux and Toulouse airports are about 2 hours by car.

La Petit Bessou is a secluded and detached traditional 90 square metre stone cottage with its own swimming pool suitable for up to 6 guests with private access and parking. The south-facing gite has a tranquil setting with lovely views from the spacious garden over the rolling countryside.

La Petit Bessou has a cosy feel with brossage style stone walls, wooden beams and a stone hearth with a log burning stove which is perfect for off-season use. The ground floor features a corner kitchen with a full-size cooker, hob, microwave, fridge and dishwasher. There is also a dining area and a lounge complete with comfortable sofas, a TV, DVD player, Wi-Fi and games.​

The master double bedroom is also on the ground floor with an ensuite shower room and WC. The property features a spacious second shower room and WC on the same floor which is a converted prune oven and circular in shape which many guests enjoy. The first floor has been modernised for a comfortable stay but retains a traditional feel with the original low oak beams. Here you will find another double bedroom and a twin room with one full-size bed and a fold-up bed.​

Guests spend most of their time enjoying the large private garden which features a pretty patio and space for al fresco dining overlooking the French countryside - a gas barbecue is provided and the large south-facing French doors allows for easy access between the garden and kitchen. The garden also has plenty of space for games or simply relaxing and enjoying the peace and quiet.​

The well-maintained private swimming pool measures 11x5 meters with Roman steps allowing easy and safe access to the water. The pool is well-suited to youngsters and non-swimmers with the first 4 meters measuring 1m in depth and it is easy to supervise from the patio. The pool area is well-furnished with sun-beds, tables, chairs and inflatables.