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Lovely house with tower and view of the pool Front view of the house Spacious Lounge Vaulted room Kitchen Bedroom - 1 Double Bedroom - 2 Singles BBQ Area Lavender Walk Lovely countryside
BEAUTIFULLY RESTORED 12th CENTURY house set in 18 acres with superb views and private pool. Exceptionally well appointed for a self-catering holiday near Martel, Lot 46360 SW France
4 Guests NOTE: Suitable for 2, 4, 6, 8 guests + 1 baby.
Vacation / Holiday rental, Lovely views, Large enclosed pool, Hairdryer, TV French, TV Satellite, No telephone
Summary: This superb house, originally dating back to the 12th century, has been beautifully and sympathetically restored by the owners. There is an excellent large kitchen and cave area, a wonderful spacious lounge and wooden beams throughout.
Set in 7 hectares of meadow (approx. 18 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 – the whole ambience and charm of the property would have been spoiled. A beautifully furnished and very well equipped house.
Superb situation, very secluded and quiet without being remote from restaurants and activities. The whole area is full of amazing birds and wild-life, ideal for nature lovers and a photographer’s paradise.
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 – another lovely market town
Rocamadour approx 20kms – interesting town built into the cliffs and one of the most visited tourist attractions in France.
Souillac 15km – 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)
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