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Martin Pecheur

The name of this house means “Kingfisher” – you will notice them on the Cele river, in fact, standing in the garden of Martin Pecheur, there is such a splendid view of the river that a pair of binoculars is essential! The house is a quaint former wheelwrights cottage, where the hubs of cartwheels were hand turned on a lathe in what is now the kitchen.

Situated in the small, quiet village of Sauliac sur Cele, this comfortable stone house is in a perfect setting, surrounded by the high limestone plateaux. In springtime you will discover a huge array of butterflies and wild flowers. Buzzards, black kites, and many other European birds can be seen close at hand, as can the red squirrel and deer.  Wild boar live in the forests all around, and if you are lucky you may see them as they roam the hills at dusk. The cliffs at Sauliac are a protected habitat for peregrine falcons and eagle owls, one of which was seen in the gite garden a couple of years ago.

Accommodation detail

Inside

Garden level

• Good sized kitchen with table and 4 chairs, microwave, full size gas cooker with grill, fridge with freezer compartment, automatic washing machine, electric kettle and toaster. There are also plenty of pots and pans, crockery, cutlery and glasses, etc. There is also an iron and ironing board.
• Shower room with shower cubicle, handbasin and WC.

Road level

• Living room with wood burning stove, stereo system with separate CD player, 3 piece suite, coffee table and large selection of English books and some games.
• Bedroom 1 with double bed, wardrobe and chest of drawers, wicker armchair, bedside table and lamp, ensuite WC and handbasin.
• A cot can be provided on request.

Attic level

• Bedroom 2 with 2 single beds, hanging rail, chest of drawers, bedside tables and lamps, rocking chair.

Outside

The south facing garden has a secluded terrace with table and chairs, which profits from the shade of a lovely plum tree. There is also a gas barbecue. At the bottom of the garden is the 4 ½ metre diametre above ground swimming pool., The house and terrace have lovely views over the river and garden, which has a lawn, flowerbeds and shrubs.  The pool has decking around it at the same height as the water for easy access. For extra security (and now required by law) it is also protected from the rest of the garden by a fence.

You will also find 4 mountain bikes and sunloungers for your use.

There is parking for one car in front of the house. There is also further parking in the quiet village square just 50 metres away.

For your comfort and convenience, the house will be cleaned to a high standard prior to your arrival.  All bedding and tea towels are provided. Mains electricity, bottled gas and logs are also included in your weekly tariff. Towels however are not provided, but can be if requested, at an extra charge.

Pets are welcomed.

 

About the location

The property is 20 miles from Figeac, the main market town on the river Cele, and only 11 miles from St. Cirq Lapopie, a beautiful medieval village built high on the rocks above the River Lot (reputably one of the most picturesque villages in the whole of France), with its many local artisan shops, together with a wide variety of restaurants. 25 miles to the south west, is the city of Cahors, which is the Prefecture (capital) of the region.  It is easy to reach the local markets and interesting or historical places from Martin-Pecheur, and, in fact, the valley roads are great for cycling as even in the height of summer, the roads are extremely quiet.

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

How to get here

The Gîte is situated between Cahors, the departmental capital, and Figeac, along the Cele valley.

By Car - It will probably take about 9 hours from Calais.

By Plane - Ryanair do cheap flights to Rodez (the nearest airport), Limoges, Bergerac and Carcassonne. Easyjet fly in to Toulouse with reasonably priced flights. British Airways and Air France fly to Toulouse but are more expensive, however, if you look in advance on the internet you can now also find cheaper flights with BA. You will need to hire a car as there is no public transport in the area.

By Rail - Eurostar to Paris, then express train to Cahors.  Car hire is available just opposite the station.

By Coach - Eurolines run a fairly cheap coach service from London to Cahors, but again you will need transport once you arrive.

Full details on how to find the gîte will be sent to you.

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)
Separate toilets	1
Capacity	4
Suitability	Pets welcomed, Unsuitable for wheelchair access
Linen	All bedding and tea towels are provided (towels available at extra charge)
Changeover day	Friday

Facility	Details
Internal facilities	Board Games, CD player, Electric heaters, Exclusive rental, Hi-fi system, Owner not on site, Wood burning fire or stove
Kitchen facilities	Cooker, Fridge-Freezer, Ironing facilities, Microwave, Washing machine
Other	Extensive library with a varied selection of books.
External features on site	Barbecue, Garden, Scenic views, Swimming pool (exclusive use)

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Additional price information

All prices are per week. Changeover day is a Friday, arrival from 16.00 and departure Friday by 10.00.

House towels can be provided at a charge of £3.50 per person if reserved when booking, or €5 per person on arrival

For availability and prices outside these dates please contact us.

A deposit of one third is required to secure your booking, with the balance due 6 weeks before the start of your holiday. We also request a refundable security deposit of £100, payable with the balance of your holiday. This will be refunded after your departure when we have verified all is in order in the cottage.

The cottage will be clean and tidy on your arrival, all we ask is that you leave it in the same condition on your departure. Failure to do so may mean we retain some of your security deposit.

Pets are allowed.

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