Property Houses
Sleeps 14
Single/Double 6 / 4
Bathrooms 4
Pets Allowed
Pool Yes
The main house was built as a farm in the first half of the 18th century. The character has been preserved in several details, while all modern comfort is added. The quiet location, set back from a small road in open countryside, with spectacular views in every direction, is overwhelming. The walls are solid stone and ceilings are mainly beamed with ancient oak and poplar. Floors are polished oak or chestnut or tiles.
The adjacent gîte has been renovated in 2012 from an old barn, a few steps away from the main house. This enlarges the privacy, when staying there with larger groups.
The house offers lots of outdoor terrain, to sit and relax, to play all kind of games and sports, and last but not least to enjoy the private swimming pool (36' x 16'). The terrace on the east-side is a wonderful place for breakfast; on the west side you can spend the whole night on the romantic terrace, dining and drinking, and catch a spectacular sunset.
Nearby is the unspoilt village of Lamothe Fénelon, with medieval church and a restaurant, a small lake and children's playground. To Payrac is 4 miles, with a superb village shop, bakery (English speaking), pharmacy, doctor and three restaurants.
Two beautiful towns (Souillac and Gourdon) are at 10 miles with supermarkets and all amenities.
The Dordogne river is a 10 minutes drive and the property is well situated for the major tourist attractions of the Lot and Dordogne region.
And, coming home after a long trip or a walking tour in the hills, you will appreciate the relaxing atmosphere of the property once again.
Plan and facilities
Main House
Living Room: 55 sq.m., comfortable sofas, huge fireplace, 2 sets of doors to terrace, French and English free view TV, lots of games.
Kitchen: 50 sq.m., large table (seats 16!), open to garden front and back, very well equipped kitchen with ceramic hob, oven, very large fridge, dishwasher, toaster, etc.
Bedrooms: Bedroom 1, two mattresses in double bed (70 inches wide and 80 inches long), a cot (4' x 2'), en-suite shower, toilet, basin. Bedroom 2, two single beds. Bedroom 3, double bed (63 inches wide, 80 inches long), Bedroom 4, two mattresses in double bed (80 by 80 inches in total).
Bathrooms: Bathroom 1, en-suite to bedroom 1. Bathroom 2, family bathroom adjacent to bedrooms 2 and 3. 2/3 size bath with overhead shower and glass screen, full size basin and toilet. Bathroom 3, adjacent to bedroom 4: as bathroom 2, full size bath.
Utility Room: Large cellar, upright freezer, washing machine, tumble dryer, drying rack, laundry baskets, garden toys and inflatables.
Gite
Living/kitchen/dining space: 40 sq.m., woodstove, well equipped kitchen, oven, dishwasher, fridge.
First floor: Beware of the low beams, 5’9” high! Bedroom 5, two boxsping beds (2' 7" wide each) , a smaller bed (2’7”wide, 5’9”long) and a cot. Bedroom 6, one single bed (3’x 7’), one double bed (4'6" wide)
Bathroom downstairs with two basins and Italian shower. Separate toilets (upstairs and downstairs)
Provided/facilities
* 2 x hob/stove
* 2 x oven
* several fridges
* 2 x dishwasher
* washing machine in cellar
* tumble dryer in cellar
* large upright freezer in cellar
* iron/ironing board
* WiFi access
* two satellite TV’s (French and English)
* telephone
* two cots
* high chair
* barbecue
* two large exquisite wooden tables
* plastic garden furniture sets and umbrellas
Pool
Pool 11m x 5m exclusive to property and very private. Sunbeds and umbrellas at pool. Terrace around pool.
Travel and environment
Travel
Car is essential. 15 - 20 minutes drive from motorway A20. 7,5 hours drive from Calais
Airport links
* Bergerac 1 hr 45 mins
* Limoges 1hr 30 mins
* Toulouse 1hr 45 mins-2hrs
* Brive-Vallee de la Dordogne (open since 2012) 40 mins
Train
superfast connection from Paris 4hrs 30 mins to Souillac
Distances
Lamothe Fénelon 2 km, Payrac 5 km. Souillac and Gourdon, at 15 km. The property is well situated for the major tourist attractions of the region: Dordogne beaches 10 mins. Sarlat 35 mins. Rocamadour 45 mins. Numerous villages, castles, caves and other attractions less than 1 hr.
Golf
Golf and Country Club Souillac (18 holes) 25 km.
Further possibilities
Canoeing, horsebackriding, tennis, cycle, fishing in the Dordogne-river. Numerous local markets, farm visits, working mills, arts and crafts fairs throughout Spring, Summer and Autumn seasons. Wide range of restaurants.
PHOTOS
Magnificent Former Lot Farmhouse Rental and Holiday Gite, Private pool, 5 acres of land
Eastside
The main house seen from the pool
View from the poolside
Pool with sunbeds
Bathroom 2
Evening Terrace (West Side)
Bedroom 5
Bedroom 4
Bedroom 3
Bedroom 1, en-suite bathroom
Four hobs, oven, dishwasher
Large Kitchen
Large fireplace - sittingroom
Sitting room
High terrace
Kitchenware Appliances
Fixtures & Equipment
External Features
Local Attractions
Canoeing, horsebackriding, tennis, cycle, fishing in the Dordogne-river. Numerous local markets, farm visits, working mills, arts and crafts fairs throughout Spring, Summer and Autumn seasons. Wide range of restaurants.
Special Rental Conditions
• Prices are per week for both houses.
• Deposit at booking 25% of rental price, remainder is due 8 weeks before arrival, plus a damage deposit of £ 450 . If booking is less than 8 weeks before rental period, full payment is required.
• Changeover day Sunday, to help you to avoid heavy traffic on Saturdays in France.
• House is available to incoming visitors from 4.30 pm.
• Guests are to vacate house by 10.00 am.
• Flexibility with dates, short lets etc. outside main season, on demand.
• The house is cleaned before each letting.
• All bed and kitchen linen and towels (inc. pool) provided (inclusive). If you bring these yourself in your luggage (Please be aware of the different sizes of the beds!), a discount of maximum € 175 may apply.
• Extra cleaning available at extra cost.
Availability Calendar
Property Exterior
Local Attractions
In the area
This Property is situated in Lot, Midi-Pyrenees
Nearest Airport: Brive-Vallee de la Dordogne at 40 mins
Nearest Station: Souillac
Nearest Ferry:
Nearest Beach: Dordogne at 10 mins
Nearest Ski Resort:
Please note that the location on this map is an approximate guide, normally to the closest town or village.