Photos and Description of this Mouzens holiday house
This superb house dates back to the 12th century.
Set in 7 hectares of meadow (approx. 17 acres), bordered by a stream and trees, it is within walking distance of the River Dordogne and 5 minutes drive to canoe rental for exploring one of the most beautiful rivers in France. The charming medieval town of Martel, with its twice-weekly traditional covered market, is close by, as are some of the best regional restaurants in the surrounding villages and towns.
It is a most attractive and unusual house, the rooms are long and spacious and, although having only 2 double bedrooms (situated on the second floor) areas on the ground and first floors can be discreetly screened off to provide extra sleeping accommodation on comfortable double sofa beds with bathrooms and WCs on each floor. Visitors to this lovely house will understand why further bedrooms could not be formed as the whole ambience and charm of the property would have been spoiled. The furnishings are quite beautiful and it is wonderfully equipped.
Superb situation, very secluded and quiet. The whole area is full of amazing birds and wild-life, ideal for nature lovers and a photographer's paradise.
Vayrac 5km, Martel 8km, Rocamadour approx 20kms, Souillac 25km, Sarlat 30 minutes, Carennac 10 minutes.
Accommodation:
Doors from the terrace and swimming pools lead into...
Ground Floor
• A large, light and sunny, fully-fitted kitchen with cupboards and work surfaces, a heated towel rail, picture window, oak beams, and tiled floor. A kitchen / dining table with seating for 8 and a dresser. This room is long and spacious and a step leads down to...
• A lounge area with a comfortable double bed-settee, cupboards, TV, video, CD player, coffee table, wall lighting, and a large open fireplace. There are attractive free-standing screens to give privacy when used as a bedroom.
• Off the lounge is a bathhroom with a shower cubicle, hand basin, and a WC.
A spiral staircase leads to...
First Floor
• An open-plan spacious lounge perfectly appointed with windows to the east, south, and west, beautiful curtains, comfortable settees, a coffee table, English satellite TV in an oak cabinet, DVD player, CD player with radio, Persian rugs, beamed ceilings, a large (unused) open fireplace, and one double sofa bed.
• There is a 2nd bathroom witha bath, an in-bath shower, hand basin, and WC. This bathroom also features a medieval WC in an alcove (not usable).
Stairs lead to...
Second Floor
• 1 twin bedroom with chests and a dressing table with windows to 3 aspects and views
• The master bedroom with twin beds (which can be joined to make a double bed), and an en-suite bathroom with bath, WC, and hand basin. Again, with windows to 3 aspects and views
• The landing has ample wardrobe and chest of drawer storage space
Outside
• Sunny tiled terrace outside kitchen for al fresco dining
• Lavender walk to the large, enclosed, private swimming pool with amazing views of the Quercy cliffs beyond
• NEW covered, purpose built BBQ area with chimney, garden table and chairs
• Barn with table tennis, dart board and boules area
• Fantastic grounds and views. Binoculars essential!
• Plenty of parking
Facilities
• Built in electric oven, microwave, washing machine, dishwasher, electric hob, large fridge with a freezer compartment, toaster, kettle, cafetiere, sandwich maker
• 1 English satellite TV, 1 French TV, video, DVD player, book cases, indoor board games, a games table, 3 CD players with radios, 1 iPod player.
• Baby cot, portable high chair
• Hair-dryers in each bedroom
• A garden table, chairs, ample sun loungers, sun umbrellas
• Recreational barn with table tennis table, boule area, badminton / volly-ball net with raquets and balls, dart board.
Nearest Towns and Villages
• Delightful town of Martel 8km. Market twice weekly bustling and busy with lots of smiley faces and terrific atmosphere
• Vayrac 5km ñ another lovely market town
• Rocamadour approx 20kms an interesting town built into the cliffs and one of the most visited tourist attractions in France.
• Souillac 15km ñ another lovely medieval market town well worth exploring. Fantastic cathedral.
• Sarlat 45 minutes drive. Medieval market town with markets on Wednesday and Saturday. Visit the old part - the architecture is magnificent
• Carennac 10 minute drive away
• Four golf courses (3 x 18 holes, 1 x 9 holes) within 30 minutes drive.
• Quad biking tours 20 minutes away (Glanes near Bretenoux)
