Lot holiday chateau / country house: Prayssac

Chateau Calvayrac dates from the 13th century and nestles in eight hectares

Description Chateau / Country House,
7 Bedrooms, Sleeps 14, 4 Bathrooms
Facilities rural, pool, garden, terrace, TV
Rates per property (GBP)
£1,500 - £2,950/week 
Garry and Jean Cooper
+44 (0)208-5597351
Speaks: English

Photos and Description of this Lot holiday chateau / country house 7 bedrooms with 4 bathrooms sleeping 14

Chateau Calvayrac dates from the 13th century and nestles in eight hectares high above the River Lot with expansive views over the valley, vineyards, and the village of Prayssac. The chateau has a fascinating history. It was built in local Quercy stone in the era of Eleanor of Aquitaine, who is reputed to have visited the chateau. It remained in the De Soudrie family for 8 centuries and during the Second World War it was occupied by Nazi forces and then was bought by Mme Piquet and her French General husband. Guests will be able to read more about the chateau during their holiday. It has been English owned since 2001 and has been sympathetically restored and is traditionally furnished, retaining the historical and unique regional character of the house.
Lot chateau / country house rental - Chateau Calvayrac

Chateau Calvayrac

Lot chateau / country house rental - The dining room

The dining room

Lot chateau / country house rental - The master bedroom

The master bedroom

Lot chateau / country house rental - The swimming pool

The swimming pool

Lot chateau / country house rental - The comfortable lounge

The comfortable lounge

Lot chateau / country house rental - The panoramic view from Chateau Calvayrac

The panoramic view from Chateau Calvayrac

Location: Lot in France

Nearest Airport: Bergerac at 40 Miles
Nearest Ferry: Calais at 600 Miles
Nearest Train: Cahors at 20 Miles
Nearest Motorway: Cahors at 20 Miles
Car: necessary
The principal cities are Toulouse and Bordeaux. Between these two are major towns including: Cahors: County town of the Lot and once a vibrant university town. Home of the dark red wine known as Cahors Noir. It has a charming town centre and the notable landmark of 14c Pont de Valentre Prayssac: With it's memorable marble statue of Venus, it is a lively village with an excellent Friday market and a good range of shops, restaurants, cinema and an informative Tourist information office. Catus: Once the site of a 10c priory and with a 12c Chapter house, it has an excellent leisure lake, children's adventure playground and a small range of shops. St-Cirq-Lapopie: One of the prettiest villages in France sitting dramatically 330ft above the Lot. Once owned by a 7th century bishop and once the home of surrealist Andre Breton. Many artistic shops and wonderful architecture.

Availability for this holiday chateau / country house rental in Lot, France

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Rental Rates for this holiday chateau / country house in Lot, France

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Rental rates quoted in:
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Dates Rates
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Minimum Stay
MID season 01 May 2010 - 25 June 2010 £1,500 - - 1 Week
HIGH season 26 June 2010 - 16 July 2010 £2,250 - - 1 Week
PEAK season 17 July 2010 - 27 August 2010 £2,950 - - 1 Week
MID season 28 August 2010 - 01 October 2010 £1,500 - - 1 Week

Additional information about rental rates

  • Reduced occupancy rates available on request

Accommodation and facilities for this holiday chateau / country house rental in Lot, France

Property Type:
  • chateau / country house (detached)

Accommodation Type:
  • self-catering

Location Type:
  • rural

Theme:
  • away from it all
  • family

General:
  • linen provided
  • central heating
  • towels provided

Kitchen:
  • dish washer
  • fridge
  • oven
  • washing machine
  • 4 ring stove
  • microwave
  • freezer

Living Room:
  • fireplace
  • comfy seating for 10 people

Dining:
  • highchair
  • dining room
  • seating for 10 people

Bathrooms:
  • 4 Bathrooms
  • Bathroom 1 -
    Bathroom 2 -
    Bathroom 3 -
    Bathroom 4 -
  • 3 bathrooms, 1 shower room, 1 separate wc

Bedrooms:
  • 7 bedrooms, sleeps maximum of 14 people
  • 3 doubles, 2 twins, 1 large single, 1 large family room
Entertainment:
  • stereo system
  • TV
  • DVD

Outside:
  • parking
  • garden
  • terrace
  • barbecue
  • 10 garden chairs
  • 6 deck chairs
  • 2 bicycles

Swimming Pools:
  • private pool
  • outdoor pool

Suitability:
  • non smoking only
  • pets not allowed
  • children welcome

Local Activities:
  • golf
  • walking
  • fishing
  • swimming
  • horse riding
  • cycling
  • tennis

Notes: Linen includes house towels but not pool towels. Superb 18 and 9 hole golf course within 40 minutes drive.

Further details for this holiday chateau / country house rental in Lot, France

Essential information: Sleeping capacity: 14. Number of bedrooms: 7. Swimming pool: 15x6m (Hard cover) Private property. Nearest shopping: 2km. Facilities: Washing machine. Dishwasher. Microwave. TV/DVD. Table-tennis. Bikes. BBQ. Activities: Tennis 3km Fishing 2km Golf 35km Horse riding 12km. Linen Inclusive. Pets accepted by prior arrangement. No smoking allowed.

Accomodation:: The long front terrace opens into the house through the kitchen, main entrance and sitting room. On the ground floor there are two sitting rooms, one of which is adjacent to the kitchen and has a huge stone fireplace, comfortable seating and table and chairs. Doors lead through to the grand formal dining room which has a central fireplace and access into the main sitting room. The main reception room is light and spacious with a central fireplace and also opens into the central hallway. The kitchen has a gas range, fridge/freezer, range of electrical appliances and table and chairs. There are two double bedrooms on the ground floor, one which is the master bedroom with a four poster bed and an en-suite bathroom. Separate wc.

Accommodation & grounds: The charming central hallway has a wide winding staircase leading to a light spacious gallery that has bar football, tv, and a fun hammock. The family bedroom has a king size bed and a French single bed. There are three twin bedrooms, one of which has a hand On entering the walled courtyard to the side of the house, two doors enter into the vaulted above ground cellars, one of which is available for guests to enjoy meals out of the hot sunshine. The large doors of the cellar open into the grounds. Within the grounds there are two small ponds and there is a further round terrace below the main terrace. The 15 x 6 pool is set below the house in a grassed area in full sunshine. There are many mature trees for guests to find shade, and the walled courtyard is also ideal for “al fresco” meals. The caretakers live in a cottage close-by and are on hand for advice and information.

Other Activities: Leisure lake nearby

Reviews for this holiday chateau / country house rental in Lot, France

Rating
5 out of 5

Fabulous Family Vacation

Travel Gal Louisiana USA
Review Submitted: December 10, 2008 Date of Stay: July 2007
We had a wonderful stay at Chateau Calvayrac with our three children (10, 13,16.) Every day we played cards on the veranda overlooking the vast valley...with the Lot River running through it with vineyards hugging its banks. We loved relaxing each afternoon, watching the sunset after busy days of either visiting castles, boat riding and swimming, or walking through medieval towns. One day we drove to Albi to catch the 18th stage of theTour de France (July.) It was so exciting. The chateau is extremely spacious and very well appointed. The gounds are beautiful. My 10 year old's favorite thing to do, besides looking at the stars through the massive telescope each evening, was to go down to the herb garden to snip fresh herbs for the meals we cooked in the very authentic french country kitchen. My daughters loved curling up at night with their books with the breeze coming through the windows. It is a very warm and relaxing atmosphere and you immediately feel at home. Getting around the area by car is very easy and everything to do and see is within driving distance. There is a grocery store minutes from the chateau. There are also some great restaurants within minutes of the Chateau. Our family loved staying at the chateau and in the Dordoyne River valley area. The owners are very well informed about what there is to do in the area and they were great in helping us plan our trip. There were several travel books in the chateau that helped us plan our days. It was a great place for a very special family vacation. One we will never forget and hope to do again. We would choose to stay at Chateau Calvyrac again.
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Rating
5 out of 5

My Stay at Chateau Calvayrac

KarenOliver London
Review Submitted: December 8, 2008 Date of Stay: May 2007
I recommend Chateau Calvayrac without hesitation. I’ve stayed there several times and have booked a week this year too. This is a fantastic place to stay, for any occasion, whether it’s a cosy romantic break, a group birthday get away or summer holiday with the family by the pool , it really has something for everyone. Each room is beautifully decorated to the highest standard and yet very cosy and homely. The facilities are impeccable, the gardens and pool are spacious and the views are stunning. There are local markets and restaurants which are fantastic, and the country side is beautiful. The weather has always been great and i have fond memories of warm summer evenings, eating al fresco on the terrace, overlooking the River Lot.
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Rating
5 out of 5

Paradise in the Lot Valley!!

Drewboy Dallas, Texas, USA
Review Submitted: December 5, 2008 Date of Stay: August 2008
We stayed at Chateau Calvayrac for a week in August 2008 and had an absolutely fabulous time. Our party consisted of two families - 4 adults and 4 children in total.

The chateau is a beautiful property that is full of character and history. It is located in a spectacular setting, high on a hill overlooking the village and the local vineyards. The panoramic views from the terrace are majestic, so much so that we ate dinner outside on the terrace every night. We kept talking about going out to a local restaurant, but we just couldn't imagine finding a better place to have dinner than on the terrace. In fact, that's the lasting memory I have of our time there - sitting on the terrace, enjoying dinner with family and friends over a glass of wine, and taking in the scenery as we watched the sun set ...

The chateau is large and has plenty of rooms to explore. It is a unique structure and a little bit quirky (in a fun and positive way). You just don't get places like this in Dallas! Although the kitchen is fairly small (compared to the rest of the house), it was more than adequate for our needs. As I mentioned above, we cooked all of our dinners while we were there. (By the way, the local supermarket is very close and the produce in the local markets is exceptional.) The house has several bedrooms and some great attractions for the kids, like a fusball table, a table tennis table, etc. One of the kids' favorite places was the huge cellar, where the ping pong table was located. There was even a dinner table set up down there.

The house was vey clean and well-maintained. The caretakers are very friendly and stopped by on several occasions to make sure that all was well. They even brought fresh vegetables from their garden for us to eat.

The grounds are wonderful. The kids had a great time running around and exploring them. We played a lot of boules, swam in the pool, and enjoyed some lovely walks.

We found plenty to do in the area. We rented bikes in Prayssac and cycled along the river to Albas (one of my favorite villages) for lunch. We rented canoes in Puy L'Eveque (another favorite village) and canoed down the Lot. We toured some local vineyards and sampled the local wines (which are fabulous and very reasonably priced).

In conclusion, I would strongly recommend Chateau Calvayrac for anyone looking for a relaxing vacation in a spectacular setting. I hope to have the chance to return to there with my family sometime soon.
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