The Cottage - Village House Holiday Rental in Carennac, Lot, France

• 1: The Cottage 2 bedrooms, Sleeps 4
• 2: The House 3 bedrooms, Sleeps 5
• 3: Cottage & House 5 bedrooms, Sleeps 9

Where is it

• Location:  South West France  >  Midi Pyrenees  >  Lot
• Closest town/village:  Carennac (Lot) ( 1 minute on foot )
• Closest airport: Brive Souillac Airport - Dordogne (20 minutes)
• Access: Taxi from airport, Taxi from train station Car hire
• Property highlights: Barbecue, Garden, Scenic views, Swimming pool (shared use)

 

Two Delightful Village Properties with Pool in Beautiful Carennac

 ".. we were delighted with the house and how you had presented it. We spent three weeks in France and had a lovely holiday but the week in Carennac was just wonderful. We would certainly like to return in the near future." (CB - Summer 2012)

 "... the cottage and house in Carennac are both lovely and it was an idyllic break. (CJ - Summer 2009)

11th century Carennac is officially designated "Un des Plus Beaux Villages de France" where ancient houses snuggle around a fabled Clunisien abbey on the banks of the Dordogne river. In summer, the narrow streets are festooned with colourful window-boxes, and every turn reveals thrilling glimpses of courtyards, terraces, balconies and rose-gardens. It never fails to captivate even the most worldly of travellers.

Both properties have been renovated to a high standard and furnished with style whilst preserving their intrinsic French country charm.  With delightful views over meadows and roof-tops, the properties can be rented together or individually, and offer the perfect location for a village-based holiday in a truly beautiful area of rural France.

The vast range of holiday activities on the doorstep include: walking, river-swimming and canoeing (in the village); cycling (cycle-hire for adults & children available in nearby Vayrac); two pretty water-parks (5 minutes by car); fairy-tale castles & hilltop villages to explore, plus tennis and a glorious 9-hole golf course, most within a 15 minute drive.

Holiday Accommodation at The Cottage

The cottage at La Cour has been furnished in an eclectic "country" style and sleeps 4.  It comprises:

• Kitchen - newly fitted, fully-equipped with dishwasher, washing machine and large fridge with freezer compartment
• Sitting / dining room - light, airy room with wood-burning stove, radio/CD player, video player, selection of videos, books, games & CDs 
• Double bedroom - with built-in wardrobe 
• Twin bedroom  
• Bathroom - spacious with shower and heated towel rail

Wood-burning stove and electric central heating for winter lets.

Outside

There is a charming vine-covered canopy over a sunny terrace at the front of the property - ideal for alfresco dining. Garden chairs, table, parasol and barbecue. In addition, the property has a dedicated garden area accessed from the lane, with open views, table, chairs,  2 sun-loungers & cushions, overlooking the pool - which is shared.

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About Carennac in Lot, Midi Pyrenees

Situated on the corner of a quiet no-through lane opposite an ancient pilgrim cross in beautiful, 11th century Carennac, the house & cottage are perfectly located to explore this glorious village, with its fabled Clunisien abbey, cloisters and museum, epicerie, and 3 delightful restaurants. 

This is the  Dordogne valley of the 100 Years War -  where fortified towns, villages and chateaux dominate the hill-tops. The breathtaking Rocamadour and ancient towns of Beaulieu, St Cere and Martel are all within 20 minutes’ drive. There are many colourful local markets to visit weekly - whilst the St Cere Summer Arts Festival (July/August) features live jazz, choral concerts and opera evenings at various nearby locations. 'Fetes de village’ abound locally throughout the summer months – often with fireworks, open-air dancing and antiques fairs.

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

How To Get To Carennac in Lot, South West France

8 hours' drive from the Channel Ports, Carennac is situated c. 35 minutes SE of Brive La Gaillarde and easily accessed from exits 52 and 54 of the A20 motorway (25 minutes).

Nearest airports include:  Brive Valle de la Dordogne (35 minutes NW) with City Jet flights from London City Airport (and a link flight from Manchester). Other airports include: Limoges (1.75 hrs N); Toulouse (2.0 hrs S); Bergerac (1.5 hrs W) and Rodez (1.5 hrsSE). See web-sites of following operators:  Flybe, Ryanair, British Airways, Air France.  Car hire available at airports but prior booking essential.

Rail travellers: London - Paris Gare du Nord (Eurostar),  thence Gare d'Austerlitz - Brive La Gaillarde (c.3 hours). Car hire available (most major operators) in Brive Station Square but prior booking essential.

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

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Facilities at The Cottage

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Availability at The Cottage

Changeover day: Saturday

Availability last updated on: - Thursday, February 21, 2013

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