Montcuq holiday cottage "Berty" in Montcuq

Delightful Gite with Pool in Tranquil Rural Location

1 of 19 in Montcuq
Montcuq cottage rental - Swimming Pool
  • Bedrooms3
  • Sleeps6
  • 2 Bathrooms
Rates (GBP)
per property (GBP)
  • per week £660 - £990
Description Cottage, 100 m²

Mrs Belinda Berry

Telephone: 33 (0)565 314972

Speaks: English

Photos and Description of this Montcuq holiday cottage
Comfortable and very well equipped 3 bedroom stone property, to sleep 6 - 7

Holiday in this charming rural property and relax and unwind as you adapt to the gentle pace of the South West of France.

Sleeps 2 - 7 in 3 bedrooms with 2 bathrooms, in spacious, comfortable gite. Lovely large heated pool with roman steps. Situated in an idyllic location in rolling countryside, just 5 minutes from the medieval town of Montcuq with its fabulous Sunday market, in the wine growing areas of Cahors and Coteaux de Quercy. Set in over 2 acres of gardens, with plenty of room for sports and games, including our own archery range, and wonderful shady or sunny places for relaxing in.

Montcuq cottage rental - Swimming Pool

Swimming Pool

Montcuq cottage rental - Lounge and Kitchen

Lounge and Kitchen

Montcuq cottage rental - A leisurely lunch in the garden

A leisurely lunch in the garden

Montcuq cottage rental - Master Bedroom

Master Bedroom

Montcuq cottage rental - Beautiful country setting

Beautiful country setting

Montcuq cottage rental - View over fields of Sunflowers to Berty

View over fields of Sunflowers to Berty

Montcuq cottage rental - 5 metre Bell tent for games, chilling, sleeping...

5 metre Bell tent for games, chilling, sleeping...

Montcuq cottage rental - one of the popular local restaurants in Montcuq

one of the popular local restaurants in Montcuq

Montcuq cottage rental - the Canal near Moissac

the Canal near Moissac

Montcuq cottage rental - one of the Secret Gardens in Cahors

one of the Secret Gardens in Cahors

Montcuq cottage rental - the Medieval town of Lauzerte

the Medieval town of Lauzerte

Location: Montcuq in Lot

Nearest Airport : Toulouse, Bergerac, Rodez, Carcassonne at 100 Kilometres
Nearest Train : Cahors at 34 Kilometres
Nearest Motorway : A20 Lalbenque at 28 Kilometres
Nearest Beach : Montcuq at 7 Kilometres
Nearest Barpub : Montcuq at 5 Kilometres
Nearest Golf : Roucous at 10 Kilometres
Nearest Restaurant : Montcuq at 5 Kilometres
Car: necessary

Montcuq has on of the 100 best markets in France, every Sunday morning. It also offers all local shops and services with a selection of good restaurants and bars. Larger shops are found at Cahors, where you can visit the outstandingly beautiful medieval bridge Pont Valentré, and take a boat trip up the river Lot to St Cirq Lapopie.

This area of Quercy Blanc is known for its vineyards, sunflowers and striking pigeonniers (dovecotes) with buildings made from the local white limestone. It abounds in gastronomic delights and a tasting tour is highly recommended - for example you can find prunes, strawberries, asparagus, duck products, honey, biscuits and wine, to name but a few.

There are numerous places of historic interest and stunning scenery to enjoy on day trips. The Lot is much quieter and more unspoiled than the nearby Dordogne and still has an essentially French character, with quiet roads but a lively culture.

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Availability for this holiday cottage rental in Montcuq, France

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Jan 28, 2012
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Rental rates for this holiday cottage in Montcuq, Lot

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High Season 2012 7 Jul 2012 31 Aug 2012 £990 - - - - - - 1 Week
Autumn 2012 1 Sep 2012 26 Oct 2012 £660 - - - - - - 1 Week

Additional information about rental rates

  • SPECIAL OFFER: We have just dropped our prices back to the 2010 level! Make the most of this opportunity, which will apply to all bookings received before the end of January 2012.

    Usual changeover day is Saturday during high season. Rental period is from 17:00 on the first day to 09:30 on the last day.

    A 25% deposit is required to secure your booking. Full payment 8 weeks prior to start of holiday.

    A welcome pack of food and drink is offered so that you do not have to shop immediately - please let us know if you have special requirements.

    Different prices apply to our digital photography workshops - please see our website http://www.imagefrance.co.uk/ for more info.
  • SPECIAL OFFER: We have just dropped our prices back to the 2010 level! Make the most of this opportunity, which will apply to all bookings received before the end of January 2012.
  • SPECIAL OFFER: We have just dropped our prices back to the 2010 level! Make the most of this opportunity, which will apply to all bookings received before the end of January 2012.

Accommodation and facilities for this holiday cottage in Montcuq in Lot

Property Type:
  • cottage

Accommodation Type:
  • self-catering

Floor Area:
  • 100 m²

Location Type:
  • rural

Theme:
  • away from it all
  • family

General:
  • laundry soap
  • activities guide
  • bottled water
  • local activities guide
  • toilet paper
  • linen provided
  • towels provided
  • hair dryer
  • soap
  • firewood
  • local restaurant guide
  • central heating
  • local maps
  • paper towels

Kitchen:
  • freezer
  • fridge
  • clothes dryer
  • spices
  • microwave
  • washing machine
  • oven
  • coffee maker
  • dish washer
  • iron & board
  • toaster
  • cooking utensils
  • hob
  • grill

Living Room:
  • sofabed
  • fireplace
  • comfy seating for 6 people

Dining:
  • dining area
  • highchair
  • seating for 6 people

Bathrooms:
  • 2 Bathrooms
  • Bathroom 1 - Shower Enclosure, Toilet
    Bathroom 2 - Shower Enclosure, Toilet
  • Both bathrooms have shower, WC and handbasin.

Bedrooms:
  • 3 Bedrooms, Sleeps 6
  • Bedroom 1 - 1 Large Double Bed
    Bedroom 2 - 2 Single Bed
    Bedroom 3 - 2 Single Bed
  • Baby cot available. One of the settees in the living room converts into an extra double bed for occasional visitors.
Entertainment:
  • audio tape player
  • games - all ages
  • TV
  • stereo system
  • ping pong table
  • books
  • toys
  • DVD
  • satellite or cable
  • books - fiction/non-fiction
  • games - kids
  • CD

Internet Access:
  • wireless broadband
  • internet access

Outside:
  • patio
  • terrace
  • barbecue
  • garden
  • parking
  • 10 garden chairs
  • 5 deck chairs

Swimming Pools:
  • outdoor pool
  • private pool

Suitability:
  • suitable for elderly or infirm
  • pets not allowed
  • wheelchair inaccessible
  • children welcome
  • non smoking only

Onsite Equipment:
  • beach towels

Attractions:
  • library
  • museums
  • playground
  • churches
  • cinemas
  • live theatre
  • restaurants
  • water parks
  • ruins
  • winery tours

Leisure Activities:
  • scenic drives
  • sight seeing
  • horse riding
  • walking
  • bird watching

Notes: Also in the garden we will have a 5 metre Bell Tent - this is a great facility for relaxing in, for children to play in whatever the weather - or for sleeping out in. We think this is going to be really appreciated.

Further details for this holiday cottage rental in Montcuq, France

Berty is on the outskirts of the hamlet of Rouillac, known for its 12th century frescoes in the chapel. Situated on the pilgrims route of St Jaques de Compostela, this area is wonderful for walking, hiking and biking or just for enjoying nature. Our organic garden is very wildlife-friendly with numerous birds and butterflies.

The gite with its lovely Quercy stone walls, was once a barn and has been converted to provide comfortable accommodation for any time of the year. Cool in summer and cosy in winter, it is comfortably furnished and superbly equipped, with wonderful views over the gardens and the surrounding countryside, with fields of sunflowers, corn and melons.

All on one level, the gite has its own entrance on to the garden. Bedroom 1 has a 5' double bed and ensuite bathroom. Bedrooms 2 and 3 have twin beds and a shared bathroom. The larger bedroom can sleep 3 if needed, with the addition of another full size single bed. A baby cot can also be provided.

The open plan living room has a modern fully equipped kitchen and comfortable lounge and dining areas. The floodlit swimming pool (11m * 7m) with roman steps is for the exclusive use of our guests. It is fenced and has self closing gates, making it ideal for families with young children. The pool has a solar heating system, keeping it warm enough to swim from April to October.

The owners live in the attached farmhouse and are on hand to unobtrusively maintain and care for the pool and gardens and to assist you in any way that will make your holiday more enjoyable. Whilst Toulouse is the nearest airport, Bergerac, Carcassonne and Rodez are all within 2 hours drive.

Other Activities:

archery

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Reviews for this holiday cottage rental in Montcuq, France

Delightful Gite with Pool in Tranquil Rural Location
average rating of 5.0 based on 3 reviews
business
Delightful Gite with Pool in Tranquil Rural Location
http://www.holiday-rentals.co.uk/p706781
33 (0)565 314972
Montcuq Lot
DAVID S.
Diever
5

The perfect family holiday in South-West France

Review Submitted: October 30, 2009 Date of Stay: July 2009
After spending weeks trawling the internet for that all allusive French holiday home (the one in the perfect location, reasonably-priced and with all facilities laid on) this was the only gite that 'ticked all our boxes'.

The graceful owners, Graham and Belinda were on-hand to provide unobtrusive help during our stay and the gite was fully equipped with absolutely everything thoroughly thought about in order to provide for the most relaxing holiday. The very generous welcome pack was most appreciated (as we arrived late on Saturday night), but we found to our delight that even the supermarkets locally were open on Sunday morning.

The gite itself was beautifully presented and clean. The two bathrooms (one separate, one en-suite) were much appreciated by our family and the rooms were very airy and cool when wishing to escape the heat of the day. There was an abundance of tourist literature in the gite, and the owners had compiled a wealth of information on the amenities and attractions of the surrounding area, incorporating the reviews, thoughts and recommendations of previous guests, as well as their own. A well-stocked library of books was also available.

The large pool was perfect for our family of four. We have fond memories of sunbathing next to vines of succulent grapes, whilst watching the bees floating between the heather bushes and with only the sounds of crickets to disturb us. We dined in the huge, immaculately-kept gardens and walked between the nearby fields of sunflowers with butterflies swirling around us. Our young children loved the toys provided and could even watch their 'Cbeebies' programme in the evening. For peace of mind, the wireless internet provided kept us in touch with home and business whilst away.

The location of the gite in the little village of Rouillac certainly makes for easy day trips into the Lot and Quercy region of France and the nearby village of Montcuq has a fabulous weekend market with its supermarkets, shops and restaurants close by.

If you are looking for true luxury in South-west France for a 'down-to-earth' price, then look no further than 'Berty Gite'.

We will not forget our stay in this beautiful and immaculate accommodation, and hope to return soon. Thank you so much for your kindness and hospitality during our stay.

David, Monique, Caitlin & Amy,
an Anglo-Dutch family,
Diever,
The Netherlands
Recommended for:  Age 55+, Sightseeing, Families with Teenagers, Families with Young Children, Romantic Getaway
Rating
5 out of 5
Did you find this review helpful? Yes No Helpful votes: 3/3
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Delightful Gite with Pool in Tranquil Rural Location
http://www.holiday-rentals.co.uk/p706781
33 (0)565 314972
Montcuq Lot
Steve and Gail
Shropshire UK
5

Peaceful French rural retreat

Review Submitted: October 27, 2009 Date of Stay: June 2009
A wonderful peaceful rural location perfect for recharging batteries but not too isolated to find good resturants and shops. A well maintained gite which has been equiped to a high standard.

The pool area is a real bonus, perfect for relaxing in the sunshine with wafts of lavender scent carried in the air. The garden is a haven for wildlife with the meadow being full of wild flowers and butterflies.
The local town of Montcuq is close and prefect for all provisions or just sitting outside drinking coffee. Typical colourful French market on Sundays worth visiting.

The owners couldn't be more helpful, they live on site and whilst they are close by they keep a low profile.

Choice of 3 main resturants in Montcuq but many in the surrounding area.

The area is ideal for walkers with many routes throughout the countryside. Trips to Cahors provides further choices for shopping and interesting boat trips. If you want to travel further afield it is possible to have a day trip to the Millau bridge and to the lovely historic city.

I would recommend this holiday let to friends and family and in fact already have. We have returned 3 years running which speaks for itself
Recommended for:  Age 55+, Tourists without a Car, Sightseeing, Families with Young Children, Romantic Getaway
Rating
5 out of 5
Did you find this review helpful? Yes No Helpful votes: 1/1
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Delightful Gite with Pool in Tranquil Rural Location
http://www.holiday-rentals.co.uk/p706781
33 (0)565 314972
Montcuq Lot
Linjon
W Sussex
5

september 2009

Review Submitted: October 27, 2009 Date of Stay: September 2009
the perfect place for a relaxing holiday very quiet,the gite is very well equiped clean and well maintained.The welcome pack was the best that we have had on any of our holidays.Belinda and Graham really made us welcome.
The local shops and market in Montcuq were very good and would recommend a visit to Cahors
Recommended for:  Age 55+, Families with Young Children
Rating
5 out of 5
Did you find this review helpful? Yes No Helpful votes: 1/1