Attractive, Quercynoix, stone farmhouse — Property 9082

Attractive, Quercynoix, stone farmhouse

This carefully restored 17c farmhouse is a textbook example of the Quercynoix style - pigeonnier, covered balcony, souillarde, two inglenooks. Superbly situated in a hilltop hamlet perched above a charming working village, its generous accommodation could suit two big families. Extensive grounds include private 10m pool in its own attractive stone walled garden with patio, large area for games, shady raised terrace and barbecue. Facilities; washing machine room, three bathrooms, well equipped kitchen (dishwasher, microwave), wood burning stove. The area boasts magnificent unspoilt scenery, fine regional architecture and affordable gastronomy. The property was selected for the recent Alastair Sawday 'Special Places to Stay in France' guide. There is a great and diverse range of activities in the locality, which makes this an ideal base for families with children of all ages.

Location near St. Cere Lot < Midi-Pyrenees < France

near St. Cere Lot < Midi-Pyrenees < France

 marks the location of this property in Lot

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

Last updated on:

Monday, 11 August 2008

Changeover day:

Saturday

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

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Accommodation and Facilities for the farmhouse in Lot, Midi-Pyrenees, France

History

This majestic farmhouse dates from the late 17th century. Its ancient architectural features of pagoda-like roof, pigeonnier tower, bolet covered balcony and souillarde stone vaulted area evoke an atmosphere of past centuries in this most beautiful and historic region of rural France. Standing high above a village in a hamlet of five dwellings, the house has been carefully restored over the last decade and a half by skilled local masons and carpenters. It is described locally as a Maison Bourgeoise due to its grand appearance and size.

Location

The peaceful hilltop location affords lovely views to open countryside and across a charming village roofscape with church and chateau bellow. The exstensive grounds include an enclosed private pool, mature trees, shady terraces and a large, flat paddock, ideal for garden games. This rambling farmhouse provides comfortable accommodation for large parties that might include several families.

Cuisine and activities

The region is renowned both for its gastronomy (spicy, full-bodied Cahors, confits, foie gras, fragrant cepe wild mushrooms) and for offering cultural and leisure opportunities to suit all tastes, historic towns with regular markets, unspoilt villages, chateaux and museums, canoeing, biking and horse-riding together with numerous prehistoric caves to explore. A charming, qualified English-speaking babysitter enables guests to enjoy evening entertainment at local festivals (jazz and classical music at Assier, St Cere, Rocamadour) or simply to sample the cuisine at one of the excellent local restaurants. Alternatively the evening might be spent with a barbecue on the raised terrace overlooking the floodlit pool!

Golf Information:

Golf is available at nearby Montal adjacent to its famous Renaissance chateau just before St Cere, about fifteen minutes to the north.