Welcoming Village Manor House with Pool - Ideal for Families - Dordogne & Lot
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HIGHLIGHTS Relax completely in this tastefully renovated 17th century village manor house for up to 10 guests. Conveniently located between the Dordogne, Cele and Lot rivers. A unique and luxurious vacation base for family to come together and enjoy all that this wonderful region of France has to offer. 5 bedrooms (4 super-king doubles, 2 singles), 4 bathrooms, kitchen, dining room, wine cellar, 3 living rooms and games room. Large garden, 2 large sunny terraces, BBQ, outside dining and swimming pool. THE PROPERTY A warm, friendly and extremely welcoming village manor house in the Midi-Pyrénées region of South West France, an ideal base for family to come together and explore all that this wonderful area of France has to offer. Designed with family time in mind, within the old stone walls you’ll find entertainment aplenty - from the billiards room to books, toys and games. Outside the large lawned garden offers space to roam, and the alarmed swimming pool offers a cool respite for the whole family. With a gas bbq grill located on the terrace, family dinner time can easily move outside into the fresh country air. Adults will take pleasure in the general level of comfort throughout, including the wine cellar and gorgeous custom kitchen, with high-end appliances and rich butcher block counter-tops. This sprawling family friendly home offers many comfortable venues where you can enjoy that perfect glass of Cahors wine - two rustic dining areas, a deck and patio, or one of three casual living rooms. Sitting in the hamlet of Le Bourg, between the historic towns of Figeac and Gramat, this family home is nestled on the edge of the Causses du Quercy National Park. Drive to Cahors (60km), a dramatic town surrounded by the River Lot, to discover the eponymous style of wine produced there. An adventurous spirit will find plenty to do - exploring the caves of Le Pech Merle, Lacave and Le Gouffre de Padirac, horseback riding, canoeing, or simply going to one of the many weekly farmers markets in the local towns and villages. The property has been sympathetically renovated throughout, ensuring that the very best of the many period features within the house have been retained, while also benefiting from the inclusion of modern and stylish fixtures and fittings. The pool is alarmed for safety and open during the summer months of June, July, August and September. Concierge services available - At Home Wine Tasting; Private Chef; Tour Guide; Baby Sitting: Restaurant Recommendations LOCATION Le Manoir is located in the small hamlet of Le Bourg, situated between the historic towns of Figeac and Rocamadour within the National Park known as the 'Causses Du Quercy' in south, central France. The “Causses” is an upland limestone plateau and area of outstanding natural beauty situated between the scenically stunning Dordogne and Lot river valleys and bordered by the historic towns of Cahors, Figeac, Brive-La-Gaillarde and Sarlat. Conveniently located on the border between the French administrative “departments” of the Dordogne and Lot, Le Manoir provides a unique, luxurious and convenient vacation base from which to explore and enjoy all that this wonderful region of France has to offer. SEE AND DO The extent of things to see and do during your holiday at Le Manoir is as diverse as the landscape itself. An ideal location to explore the Dordogne and Lot River Valleys; The Countryside of the Causses Du Quercy; Historic Castles & Chateaux; the Medieval towns of Rocamadour: Sarlat; Cahors and Figeac; The Cahors Vineyards; Enchanting Villages such as Martel, St-Cere-Lapopie and Autoire; The Caves of the Gouffre De Padirac and Lacave; Markets, Fetes and Festivals; World Leading Prehistoric Sites including the Cave Paintings of Lascaux and Le Pech Merle; Sport and Recreation activities including Kayaking, Canoeing, Rock Climbing, Paragliding, Cycling, Hot Air Ballooning, Golf, Horse Riding, Swimming Pools, Aqua Parks; Zoos and Animal Parks. Whatever your interest, be it food; wine; history and culture; music and the arts; nature; sports & recreation - or simply just chilling-out, relaxing and taking it very easy – then Le Manoir and its surrounding area has something especially for you. Here are just a few of the many and varied activities that await you, your friends and family during your holiday at Le Manoir. Food The culinary home of foie gras and truffles and a region renowned for the freshness and quality of its meat, fish, cheese, fruit and vegetables, you can rest assured that a holiday at Le Manoir will satisfy the wants of every budding gastronome. Whether it’s enjoying fine-dining or wholesome country fare in one of the area’s excellent restaurants; exploring the region’s produce at the many farmers markets; or taking cooking lessons under the instruction of a experienced local chef and putting your newly honed skills to the test for friends and family in Le Manoir’s wonderful kitchen