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Delightfully converted 19C Barn with exclusive pool & garden. Stunning views. — Property 15313

  • 6 bedrooms all ensuite. Sleeps 14 plus 2 babies
  • Location: Figeac Lot, Midi-Pyrenees, France

Summary of the barn, 6 bedrooms, sleeps 14

Summary of the barn, 6 bedrooms, sleeps 14
Contact Peter or Carolyn Smith
+33 (0) 5 65 34 99 36
Property type:
barn, detached
Location type:
Rural, Village
Highlights:
Outdoor pool, Garden, Terrace
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  • Suitable for elderly
  • Swimming pool
  • Garden
  • Wheelchair friendly
  • Family friendly
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From the gite to the garden and swimming pool

From the gite to the garden and swimming pool

The guests' 10 x 5 metre swimming pool

The guests' 10 x 5 metre swimming pool

The swimming pool sun terrace

The swimming pool sun terrace

The living room

The living room

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Montauban - one of the double bedrooms Cordes - another of the double bedrooms Fources - one of the twin bedrooms The shaded outside eating area with BBQ La Grange - from the courtyard
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Delightfully converted 19C Barn with exclusive pool & garden. Stunning views.

La Grange is a delightfully restored 19C stone built barn offering stylish & luxurious accommodation for up to 14 people. All the rooms have been furnished to an exceptionally high standard with both antique & modern furniture. The large beamed and partially stone flagged open plan living & inside dining area is furnished with comfortable sofas & chairs; a large screen satellite TV & VHS, DVD & CD players; a table & chairs for 14 people., off which is the modern fully equipped kitchen. The bedroom wing comprises 6 ensuite bedrooms - 4 double/2 twin - all with separate entrances to the central courtyard. There are also fully equipped laundry & drying facilities. Outside, there is a large attractive garden extending to the guests' exclusive 10 x 5 metre fenced & alarmed swimming pool with large sunbathing terrace complete with sun loungers, alongside which is a separate table tennis terrace. A third terrace, with shady pergola & BBQ, has a large table & chairs for outside eating.

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Location Figeac Lot < Midi-Pyrenees < France

Delightfully converted 19C Barn with exclusive pool & garden. Stunning views. Figeac Lot < Midi-Pyrenees < France
Map location symbol marks the location of this property in Lot
Location
Nearest airport: Rodez at 60 kilometres
Nearest motorway: A20 Exit 56 at 45 kilometres
Nearest railway station: Capdenac or Figeac at 3 kilometres
Car: necessary

La Grange is located in the small, quiet hamlet of Liffernet in tranquil and beautiful countryside between the Cele and the Lot rivers and is ten minutes away by car from the thriving and picturesque medieval town of Figeac. With its spectacular gorges, lush valleys, historic towns (including some of the most popular and interesting sites in France, such as Rocamadour, Conques & St Cirq Lapopie), caves (notably Padirac & Grottes du Peche-Merle) and pretty villages to explore, the Lot Valley offers a broad canvas of stunning scenery and plenty to see and do. The vineyards of Cahors and Gaillac are within easy reach and well worth a visit. For active visitors, there are 4 excellent golf courses & 2 tennis clubs nearby. The area also offers water sports, riding, canoeing, cycling, fishing, bird and butterfly watching (with many varied and unusual species) and walking (with an abundance of walks from the house and in the countryside around).

Local activities mountain biking, swimming, cycling, fishing, golf, horse riding, sailing, tennis, walking, water skiing, wind-surfing



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Availability for the barn in Lot, Midi-Pyrenees, France

Last updated on:
Tuesday, 13 May 2008
Changeover day:
Sunday
Normal availability
May to October each year

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Rental rates for the barn in Lot, Midi-Pyrenees, France

Rental basis is per property to be paid in:
British Pounds
Rental Rates
  Dates Rates  
Period name Begins Ends Weekly Weekend per night Midweek per night Minimum stay
01 May 2008 24 May 2008 GBP 850 - - 1 Week
25 May 2008 31 May 2008 GBP 1300 - - 1 Week
01 Jun 2008 12 Jul 2008 GBP 1800 - - 1 Week
13 Jul 2008 30 Aug 2008 GBP 2200 - - 1 Week
31 Aug 2008 27 Sep 2008 GBP 1800 - - 1 Week
28 Sep 2008 26 Oct 2008 GBP 850 - - 1 Week

*Please Note: The owner of this property accepts payment in the original currency specified, before use of conversion tool. The conversion tool is provided for your convenience only. The owner may accept other currencies if specifically agreed in advance.

Notes to the rental rates

  • * Rental periods commence on a Sunday after 5pm and finish on a Sunday at 10am
    * The rates shown are for parties of 13/14 people. Rates for parties of less than 13/14 in each of the above rate bands, please see our web site- please contact us for the address.
    * A non-refundable booking deposit of 25% of the total rental is required at the time of booking
    * Final payment of the balance is due 8 weeks before the rental period
    * A security deposit of £500 is required and payable with the final balance payment
    * Prices include electricity, gas, final cleaning, supply and laundry of bed linen, towels and tea towels.
  • * For all other terms, please see Terms and Conditions on our website.
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Accommodation and Facilities for the barn in Lot, Midi-Pyrenees, France

Property type:
  • barn , detached
Accommodation type:
  • self-catering
Location type:
  • Rural, Village
Theme:
  • away from it all, family
General:
  • towels provided, linen provided
Kitchen:
  • freezer, oven, washing machine, dish washer, grill, microwave, fridge, 4 ring stove, kitchenette
Living room:
  • fireplace seating for 14 people
Dining:
  • child's highchair, dining area seating for 14 people
Bathrooms:
  • 7 bathrooms
  • Fources - Toilet,Bath with Shower,
  • Sauveterre - Toilet,Shower Enclosure,
  • Montauban - Toilet,Bath with Shower,
  • Mirepoix - Toilet,Bath with Shower,
  • Villefranche - Toilet,Bath with Shower,
  • Cordes - Toilet,Bath with Shower,
  • Bathroom - Shower Enclosure,
  • In addition to the WCs in each bedroom, there is a separate WC off the living area. All the bathrooms have wash hand basins and hair dryers in addition to the facilities shown above.
Bedrooms:
  • 6 bedrooms , sleeps maximum of 14 people
  • Fources - 2 Single Bed
  • Sauveterre - 1 Double Bed
  • Montauban - 1 Extra Lg. Double Bed
  • Mirepoix - 2 Single Bed
  • Villefranche - 1 Double Bed, 1 Single Bed
  • Cordes - 1 Double Bed, 1 Single Bed
  • The bedroom wing comprises 6 bedrooms - 4 double/2 twin - arranged on two floors & all having their own en suite facilities and separate entrances on to the central courtyard. There is also a small baby's bedroom, complete with cot, bedding, changing table and baby alarm. An additional cot can be provided if required. All the bedrooms are provided with the best quality white Egyptian cotton linen, large bath towels & hand towels. Clean linen & towels are provided for those staying more than one week. Guests are required to bring their own swimming towels. The single beds in Villefranche & Cordes bedrooms are only provided when the party comprises 14 people or when made necessary by the required bedroom allocation.
Entertainment:
  • tv, DVD, audio tape player, stereo system, cd, video player, satellite or cable, radio
Outside:
  • terrace, parking, barbecue, garden, 26 garden chairs
Swimming pools:
  • outdoor pool
Suitability:
  • pets not allowed, children welcome, wheelchair accessible, suitable for elderly or infirm
Notes:

* to sleep 14, additional beds are placed in two of the large double bedrooms. * All the bathrooms and shower room have WCs. There is a separate WC is off the living/dining room. The cot room has baby changing facilities a * there is an additional small kitchenette off one of the double bedrooms, also fully equipped. *both kitchen and kitchenette contain cookers, fridges with freezers, dishwashers and microwaves as well as full complement of cutlery, crockery, kitchen utensils etc. *there is a separate utility area with washing machine, tumble dryer, clothes dryer, iron and ironing board. There are also plenty of outside drying facilities. * bed linen, bath and hand towels only are supplied BUT NOT SWIMMING TOWELS. Guests are required to bring their own. * Changeover times on Sundays are after 5pm first Sunday and leaving time by 10am on last Sunday. * Badminton, table tennis, croquet and boules, as well as a selection of indoor games and holiday reading, provided.

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Additional amenities

Figeac has a good mix of shops and banks, with a bustling Saturday morning market. A large L'Eclerc supermarket is less than five minutes away with a depot de pain and charcuterie even closer.There is an excellent choice of restaurants close to the gite and in the town. Literary, music, theatre and other festivals are held in Figeac and other surrounding towns throughout the year. An Information Folder, with details of all the amenities and activities locally is provided and the resident English owners are available to give you every assistance during your stay.

On arrival

Peter and Carolyn Smith, the resident English owners, invite guests to a welcome drink on arrival and a Welcome Hamper is also provided to tide guests over their first evening. All bed linen, bath and tea towels are provided and included in the rental prices. Beds will be made up for guests' arrival. For those staying more than one week, fresh bed linen and towels will be provided for subsequent weeks. Guests are required to supply their own towels for swimming and the removal of hair colourants and self-tanning lotions.

Small children

Children of all ages are welcome. Those over 6 months at the time of the holiday are counted as occupants. A fully equipped Cot Room, with two cots, is available on the first floor of the gite. Baby sitting for children up to 5 is provided on a charged basis by arrangement and there is a remote baby monitor available for guests' use.

Other Activities canoeing; bird watching; butterfly watching

Golf Information:

Golfing parties (12 maximum) are especially welcome. There are 4 excellent golf courses within an hour's drive from the house. Rodez and Aurillac are 18 hole courses and Vezac and St Cere are 9 hole courses. Clubs may be hired at Rodez and buggies may be hired if required. Green fees in May/June/September/October are 30-35 euros (with reductions available for golfing parties) and are slightly higher in July/August.

Featured Review

5/5

Comments from Owner Guestbook

HRGuestBook15313, HR GuestBook
Review Submitted: December 06, 2007, Date of stay: December, 2007

'What our guests have said:
'We have enjoyed a truly memorable fortnight at La Grange'.- NP; 'Comfortable accommodation and superb location in French countryside' - JB; 'Accommodation very comfortable with excellent facilities. Will recommend to our friends' - CM; 'A wonderful relaxing week - the children had a fantastic time as have the adults. We hope to be back' - NH; Had a great time, wonderful place. We will be back!' - KP; Accommodation 10/10. The pool always welcomed us home - a great facility' - PD; Superb stay - accommodation well furnished, welcome very warm and friendly, facilities excellent. A great break in magnificent surroundings' - RL; 'Thank you for your hospitality and exquisite taste - we enjoyed the Egyptian cotton' - PB

(NB. The above quotes are just a selection extracted from our Guest Visitors Book, which is available for all guests to read)

Reviews are the subjective opinions of Holiday-Rentals.co.uk travellers and not of Holiday-Rentals.co.uk Limited.

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Advertisers:
Peter or Carolyn Smith
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+33 (0) 5 65 34 99 36
Preferred language(s):
 English, French
Advertiser since:
 3 Sep 2004
Property listed since:
 3 Sep 2004
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