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Built in 1722, Le Vieux Four is a delightful stone cottage set in a beautiful, elevated position with far reaching views over the unspoilt countryside of the Lot. Le Vieux Four, which means ‘the old oven’ was once the home of the local baker and the oven in which he would have cooked bread for the residents of the hamlet of Bourbon still stands.

The cottage is set in 3 aces of meadow and has its own 10m by 5m swimming pool for use in the summer months. The pool is positioned so as to take full advantage of the view over the meadow. There is a breakwater alarm to comply with French legislation, although adult supervision of children is essential around the pool. The pool is surrounded by a terrace, with a table and chairs for lazy lunches, and sun loungers for serious sunbathers.

Accommodation detail

The house sleeps 6 comfortably.

The cottage itself is on 3 floors. The front door opens into

• Stone floored living area with a large fireplace and comfortable chairs. There is a sofa bed in the lounge area. On cooler evenings it is delightful to light a fire and imagine the generations of people who have sat and warmed themselves over the years since the cottage was first built. Alternatively there is a television (with Sky TV), a DVD player (with a selection of English DVDs) and a CD player for those who prefer more up to date diversions. The living area leads into the kitchen/dining area.
• Kitchen is fully equipped with a washing machine, dishwasher, and fridge/freezer. There is a table and 6 chairs for dining. There is also a high chair for babies and toddlers. Doors from the dining area lead out onto the paved terrace.
• Terrace faces south and overlooks the surrounding area and pool. The terrace is partly enclosed with stone walls and climbing vines. There is a large table for dining in the shade.
• Stairs lead from the living area to the upstairs, where there is
• Double bedroom and a bathroom. Both are spacious with fine views. Stairs also lead to the semi basement built into the hill, where there is
• Second bedroom with 2 single beds and a third bedroom with bunk beds, which is ideal for children. Both rooms have windows and are light and airy. Both are delightfully cool in the summer months. There is a travel cot for use by children up to the age of 2.

About the location

The cottage is approximately 6kms from the market town of Gourdon. There are several other market towns nearby and a variety of interesting places to visit. Although situated in the Lot, the cottage is in the valley of the beautiful river Dordogne, and is close to Sarlat, Domme, Rocamadour and Souillac. There are a number of interesting chateaux nearby as well as several caves.

The cottage is a short drive from 2 villages (Payrac and Le Vigan) both with restaurants and bread shops.

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

How to get here

The cottage can be reached from any of the Channel ports, by air to Bordeaux (3 hours drive) or Toulouse (2 hours drive) and by train to Gourdon via Paris. There is a motorail service to Brive la Gaillard.

By car the best route to the house is to approach Gourdon and then pick up the D12 to Auniac near the station in Gourdon. Once through the village of Auniac, there is a right hand turn just before the railway line and from there follow the signs for Bourbon, passing the village of Rouffilhac on the left hand side.

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

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Facilities

Facility	Details
Type	Cottage (Self-catering)
Bedrooms	1 double, 1 twin
Baby cots	1
Bathrooms	1 bathroom(s)
Capacity	4
Suitability	Non-smoking, Suitable for children, Unsuitable for wheelchair access
Linen	Duvets, pillows, linen and towels are provided.
Changeover day	Friday

Facility	Details
Internal facilities	Board Games, CD player, DVD player, Electric heaters, English satellite TV, Exclusive rental, Hairdryer, Owner not on site, TV
Kitchen facilities	Cooker, Dishwasher, Electric oven, Freezer, Fridge, Fridge-Freezer, Gas hob, Ironing facilities, Microwave, Washing machine
Other	Open fireplace with wood outside to burn.
External features on site	Barbecue, Garden, Scenic views, Swimming pool (exclusive use)

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Additional price information

• Weekly rates, inclusive of gas, electricity and water.
• There is a fully refundable breakage deposit of £100 payable upon booking.
• The cottage should be vacated by 10am on the morning of departure and can be occupied after 2pm on the day of arrival.

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