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The property is set in a superb location, on a hilltop overlooking the surrounding countryside, a lake and the nearby village of Lougratte. The village is only a 5 minute walk away which has a shop, a bakery and a restaurant.

Lougratte also has a very pleasant swimming and boating lake with beach area, playground and café. The property is a detached 4 bedroom modern property set on one level and in excellent condition throughout, with central heating and a log fire. There is ample parking.

Accommodation detail

The accommodation comprises:

Inside

• Lounge/dining room - tiled floor with comfortable seating, satellite television, DVD player, radio and CD player. Large dining table for inside dining (seats up to 8) and French doors leading to patio area
• Kitchen - fully equipped with dishwasher, washing machine, electric cooker, microwave, fridge freezer, toaster, coffee maker, sandwich maker and ample crockery and cutlery
• 2 Double bedrooms  (1 with ensuite)
• 2 Twin bedrooms
• Bathroom - bath, shower, hand basin & toilet
• Ensuite - shower, hand basin & toilet

Outside

• Patio area - there are two patio areas one to the front of the house and one to the rear. Ample chairs and tables are provided, a barbecue and the patio is fully lit for night time use
• Swimming pool - measuring 9 x 4 metres, depth varies from 1 to 2 metres. There are steps for getting in and out or just sitting. The pool can be floodlit at night. The pool has been fitted with a security fence and gate for the protection of young children
• Garden - Childrens play area with sand pit, swings and slide.Large garden with trees and shrubs and is fully enclosed.Gates provide security for young children.

About the location

This beautiful region of southwest France in the department of Lot et Garonne, lying between Bordeaux and Toulouse, is a delightful, relatively undiscovered area. The countryside is breathtaking and has been described as an unspoilt Tuscany or Provence. Steeped in history, ancient hilltop villages look over beautiful, secret valleys.

The area is scattered with farms and orchards, fields of sunflowers in summer and ancient villages criss-crossed by quiet country lanes. Close by are the beautiful medieval towns of Castillonnes, Villereal, Issigeac and Montflanquin, all of which have their markets on different days. Normally the area has a moderate climate with long spring and autumn seasons and summers that can be very hot!

The vineyards of Duras, Buzet and Bergerac are all within easy reach.

Bordeaux with its numerous chateaux and well known wine producers is only 90 minutes away.

You can enjoy fine restaurants with good local and traditional cuisine and the area is well known for producing plums and prunes. Food specialities include pruneaux d’Agen. There are farms producing goat’s cheese, pate and foie gras.

Agen, the county town, (50 minutes) has a good shopping centre, a renowned art museum and a fascinating warren of medieval streets.

The bastide riverside town of Villeneuve-sur-Lot (20 mins) has lots of shops and restaurants, banks, theatre and cinema. There is a good farmers market on Saturday mornings and an organic farmers market on Wednesdays. There are also two large supermarkets on the outskirts of the town.

Nearby is Penne d’Agenais, a picturesque ancient bastide hilltop village with a warren of tiny, steep lanes, lined with immediate stone and brick houses. It has several good restaurants.

On a hilltop on the outskirts of Villeneuve is the 13th century village of Pujols, which is delightful to walk around and has fine views over Villeneuve and the river valley. It has two very good restaurants, one of them Michelin starred. This medieval village attracts many antiques lovers and has a number of shops and art galleries.

Cancon (5 mins) is a market town with shops, cafes, restaurants, banks etc.

Eight kilometres from the house is the attractive bastide town of Castillonnes which has most services.

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

How to get here

The house is midway between the towns of Bergerac and Villeneuve-sur-Lot and just off the N21 which is one of the quieter but main roads through France to Spain. Access to the autoroute A62 (motorway) is one hour from the house.

• Airports: Bordeaux – 1 hour 50 mins; Toulouse – 2 hours; Bergerac – 30 minutes; Carcassonne – 2 ½ hours
• Road: Paris – 6 hours
• Channel ports: Calais – 9 hours; Cherbourg – 7 ½ hours; Caen – 7 hours; St Malo – 7 hours; Roscoff – 7 hours; Boulogne – 9 hours; Le Havre – 7 hours

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

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Facilities

Facility	Details
Type	Gîte (Self-catering)
Bedrooms	2 double, 2 twin
Baby cots	1
Bathrooms	2 bathroom(s)
Capacity	8
Suitability	Non-smoking, Suitable for children
Linen	All bedding, sheets, pillow cases, tea towels and towels are provided although you are asked to bring your own pool towels
Changeover day	Saturday

Facility	Details
Internal facilities	CD player, Central heating (oil), DVD player, English satellite TV, Exclusive rental, Fans in rooms, Hairdryer, Hi-fi system, Owner not on site, Radio, TV, Wood burning fire or stove
Kitchen facilities	Dishwasher, Electric hob, Electric oven, Fridge-Freezer, Ironing facilities, Microwave, Washing machine
Other	Security Safe Welcome pack is provided including a bottle of Red and White wine, bottled water, bread, butter, cheese and milk.
External features on site	Barbecue, Garden, Scenic views, Swimming pool (exclusive use)
Other

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Additional price information

• Changeover day is Saturday. Arrival after 3pm – departure before 11am
• Price includes linen, towels, electricity, heating and water
• Pets not allowed
• Long lets available November to March negotiable – contact the owner to discuss requirements
• A deposit of 20% is requested on booking with the remainder sent 8 weeks before arrival, together with a returnable cheque for damage deposit of £250. Payment in £ Sterling direct to the owners’ by cheque/Bank Draft.  Final cleaning service available for £40 payable with balance payment.

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