Spacious House in the Lot Valley

Sul Pech details

Home description

Sul Pech is situated on the outskirts of the medieval village of Calvignac which is set on a dramatic outcrop of rock, high above the valley of the River Lot. From its elevated position the house looks over a patchwork of vineyards, tobacco, sunflower and maize fields which border the poplar-lined river; the Château de Cénevières provides a magnificent backdrop.

The village of Calvignac is within 15 minutes of local shops, restaurants and markets at Cajarc and Limogne-en-Quercy and, being equidistant from the towns of Cahors, Figeac and Villefranche-de-Rouergue, is an ideal location to sample the delights, both cultural and sporting, of the Lot and Aveyron.

External features on site

• Barbecue
• Garden
• Scenic views
• Tennis Court
• Swimming pool (exclusive use)

Accommodation detail

The First Floor is accessed via wide entrance steps which rise to a covered veranda.  The veranda has superb panoramic views over the limestone cliffs of the River Lot valley and the Château de Cénevières. There are French doors onto this veranda from both the living room and the kitchen. Both bedrooms at this level have French doors which open onto a balcony.

• Living room (Satellite TV/video/DVD, Telephone)
• Kitchen (electric hob and eye level oven, fridge & freezer, and dishwasher)
• Double bedroom with ensuite shower room with hand basin & WC
• Twin bedroom with ensuite shower & hand basin
• Independent WC
• Laundry room with automatic washing machine & dryer

Ground Floor

• Living dining room (TV (French channels)/ Video/DVD, Radio/CD player)
• Kitchen – open ‘galley style’ (electric cooker, microwave, dish washer, fridge/freezer
• Double en-suite bedroom (shower/hand basin/WC)
• 2 twin bedrooms
• Bathroom with shower over/hand basin
• Independent WC

French doors lead from the living/dining room to the patio for those meals ‘en plein air’ -  large wooden table and chairs, BBQ, parasols.

From this terrace and the upper veranda you descend directly down a few steps, framed by aromatic and shrub borders, to the pool.

Heated pool, tennis court and the grounds.  The pool has its own paved terrace and lawns with sun-loungers and table and chairs.  The pool measures 12 x 6m plus steps. It has an automatic robot cleaner, fence and a security alarm system.

Beyond the immediate pool area are the grounds, which to one side have a group of cherry and plum trees, ideal for snoozing in the shade on the hammock, and to the other, a tennis court and a more open area where children (and adults) can play. Adjacent to the house is an open barn with covered parking for 3 cars.  Also provided are table tennis and bikes.

About the location

Amenities and places of interest

Calvignac is situated in the south east of the department of the Lot, close to its border with the Aveyron.

The village is a tranquil, widespread rural commune, having a total population of 200, a very small proportion of whom live in ‘le bourg’. There is a magnificent cliff-side creperie. Several ‘beaches’ and excellent fresh water fishing are close at hand in the rivers Lot and Célé. 

The nearest general store and post office are 5 minutes drive away at Cenevieres. Cajarc and Limogne, both 10 minutes drive, offer regular local markets and a full range of shops and restaurants; just East of Limogne, is a nature reserve with lake, walking trails and fishing.

The two principal towns of the Lot region are Figeac and Cahors, and just over the border in the Department of the Aveyron, Villefranche de Rouergue. All are within 40 minutes drive of Calvignac, and each, with its own distinctive architectural character, offer the full complement of culture and history, markets and music festivals, riverside locations and street-side cafes.

With its long-dated history, the area is rich in places of interest. The magnificently preserved medieval villages of St-Cirq-Lapopie and Rocamadour, the prehistoric cave paintings at Pech Merle, the superb working museum of agricultural life at Cuzals, and the 13th century Chateau de Céneviares.

See Local guide and map for information on nearby towns and facilities.

Activities near by

Bird Watching, Boules, Canoeing, Cycling, Drawing and painting, Fishing, Golf, Gourmet dining, Hiking, Horse riding, Kayaking, Mountain biking, Paragliding, Photography, Photography, Rambling, Riverside activities, Rock climbing, Shopping, Sightseeing, Swimming, Table tennis, Tennis, Tree adventure park, Walking, Water skiing, Water sports, Wine tasting, Wine touring

See Activities and attractions for more information on nearby activities and places of interest.

How to get here

By road: from Calais – approximate time 10 hours

By rail: from Paris to Cahors – 5h 15min

Nearest Airports: Rodez 1h20 – Toulouse 1h 40min

See Local guide and map for information on nearby towns and airports.