Holiday Rental Gite with Swimming Pool in Monclar, Lot-Et-Garonne - La Guiraude

Situated in a rural location in the heart of the Lot-et-Garonne near the ancient Bastide village of Monclar d'Agenais, this luxury home comprises three double bedrooms. It has all your home comforts and there is a large private
12m x 6m swimming pool, set in delightful landscaped gardens. It makes a perfect hideaway for a romantic break or a luxurious self-catering holiday for a family of up to 6 people. 
The Lot-et-Garonne is just south of the Dordogne and is still a well-guarded secret with historic towns and villages, and breathtaking countryside.

The private drive leads to the gite, and beyond to a barn, in front of which is ample parking. The property offers very spacious open plan living. It is well appointed and comprises a fully equipped kitchen and dining area with seating for up to eight persons. There is a gas oven and hob, microwave, dishwasher, fridge, freezer, washing machine/dryer, a larder cupboard with general store cupboard ingredients, iron, and ironing board.

The large comfortable lounge has views of the beautiful garden and pool area. There are two 3 seater sofas, armchairs and occasional tables with lamps, large flat screen satellite TV (English), DVD, video, stereo CD player, WiFi access, games, and books. In the lounge, for the cooler winter months, there is a Woodburning stove. There is also a library of over 150 DVDs with all the latest films. Patio doors from the lounge open to the pool area.

Also from the lounge, there is a staircase going down to 3 double bedrooms. The master bedroom has king size bed with side tables and lamps. There are two further bedrooms, each with twin beds.
A large bathroom with walk-in shower/wet room, WC and wash hand basin.
French doors open out onto a secluded private garden with views to Monclar and the surrounding hills.  

Bed linen and towels are provided, but not pool towels.

Outside:

Guests can enjoy use of the charcoal barbecue with tools etc. Sun loungers, tables and brollies. We offer a tranquil setting ideal for relaxation. The private pool is refreshing on a hot summer day and the surrounding terrace is perfect for relaxing and sunbathing.  A table tennis table is provided for your enjoyment.

Within a short drive of the gite, you can enjoy some of the pretty Bastide villages such as Monpazier, Eymet, Monflanquin, visiting their squares and Chateaux and weekly markets with wonderful displays of the local produce.
This is a region rich in flavour, with many restaurants. Situated in the South West of France the area is renowned for its outstanding beauty, history, and cultural heritage, as well as it superior wines and culinary delights. Only 10 minutes drive away you can paddle a canoe down the river, take part in vineyard tours and visit different farmers markets every day of the week.  You can also hire bicycles on a daily basis in the village at reasonable rates.  

We are Helen and Peter and we will meet and greet you upon your Saturday arrival. We moved here 16 years ago in 2002 to get out of the rat race. Peter likes a bit of DIY and pottering in the garden and growing our own veggies. Helen loves to cook and bake. We have two lovely cats called Indiana Jones and Baby Dumpling.