The Mill Cottage - Cottage Holiday Rental in Mezin, Lot-et-Garonne, France

Where is it

• Location:  South West France  >  Aquitaine  >  Lot-et-Garonne
• Closest town/village:  Mezin (Lot-et-Garonne) ( 2 mins )
• Closest airport: Bergerac Airport (1hr 45mins)
• Access: No public transport available, Car Essential Car hire
• Property highlights: Garden, Private River Fishing

 

Tranquil Riverside Holiday Cottage with Fishing in S.W. France. Self catering.

Escape from the 2012 Olympics and the bustling city! Far from the madding crowd, come and share our non-polluted peace. Situated above a rocky weir on the banks of a river dotted with islands and surrounded by some of the most beautiful countryside in S W France, we can offer comfortable cottage-style self catering accommodation in a tranquil, idyllic setting. Laze along our river banks, fishing and boating. We are five minutes from a pretty village which has all amenities, centrally placed  for exploring the surrounding countryside with its vineyards and medieval towns.

The Mill Cottage is right on the riverside, you can moor your canoe alongside, or fish from the property. Limited fishing equipment is available free of charge.

We are surrounded by farmland, woodland, and river. The water flows over a rocky, gradual weir and continues downstream in the direction of Lavardac - a wonderful opportunity to explore the countryside by boat. Across the river the great forests of the Landes begin, offering walking and riding trails, wild-life and bird-watching.

The light  in this area is very special - an Artists paradise!! - river, farmland, rolling hills, beautiful trees, forests.....set up your easel in our meadow.

Holiday Accommodation at The Mill Cottage

The Mill Cottage is on the banks of a river adjacent to an ancient 13th century water mill and weir. 

The Cottage is a pretty, long building covered partly in wisteria, with an old fashioned canal tiled roof. It faces south and looks out over farmland, it is surrounded by lawn and shrub gardens with an adjoining meadow. The river runs alongside the garden and around the meadow.

Entrance to the cottage is from the south-west facing garden directly into:

• Summer Kitchen, in addition to the main kitchen with facilities for preparing and cooking food - , fridge, sink, oven etc.
• Shower Room with large shower cubicle, basin and w.c.

Stairs lead up to the first floor, main living accommodation:

• Main Kitchen, spacious, modern and fully equipped.
• Dining Room, seats 6. with views over the river.
• Living Room, with comfortable sofa and chairs, view over the countryside.
• Twin Bedroom, two modern twin beds, countryside views.

2 Steps lead down to the west wing:

• Single Bedroom, countryside views.
• Double Bedroom, queen-sized bed, countryside views.
• Bathroom - Bath with in-bath shower, basin, w.c.
• Separate w.c.

• Linen and towels are provided.
•  All rooms have radiators

Outside

The property is surrounded by lawns and garden with an adjoining meadow looped by the river. The garden is shaded by several large trees and sun loungers with cushions are provided.  Dining table and chairs and parasol are arranged outside the Summer Kitchen, there is also a low table with chairs ideally placed for aperitifs and watching the sun set. The garden on this side of the cottage is for the sole use of Cottage guests who are at liberty to wander across the meadow or along the river banks - fishing or picnicking.

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About Mezin in Lot-et-Garonne, Aquitaine

Within minutes of the cottage you can be in the beautiful rolling countryside with its rich farming land or visiting the domaines and vineyards, sampling locally produced wines - Buzet – Cotes de Gascogne. Armagnac is distilled locally. The Bordeaux, Medoc, Cotes de Duras and Entre Deux Mer wine producing areas are not far away.

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

How To Get To Mezin in Lot-et-Garonne, South West France

We are situated equal distance between Bordeaux and Toulouse, roughly 20  miles south of Agen. This area is serviced by 4 main airports.

• Bordeaux - 90 miles - 1hr 45mins via autoroute
• Bergerac - 70 miles - 1hr 45mins - cross country route
• Toulouse - 90 miles - 1hr 45mins via autoroute
• Pau - 70 miles - 1hr 45mins - cross country route

Train stations which connect to the TGV system (Paris - Lille - London) are at both

• Agen - approx. 20 miles away, and
• Bordeaux

Car Hire is available at all these airports and stations.

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

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Facilities at The Mill Cottage

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Availability at The Mill Cottage

Changeover day: Saturday

Availability last updated on: - Thursday, May 17, 2012

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