Home description

Set in a peaceful hamlet in the hills facing the picturesque village of Penne d'Agenais, and within easy reach of the riverside town of Villeneuve sur Lot. This charming house and barn were built some 200 years ago and have been delightfully renovated, still retaining many of the original features. The spacious and comfortably furnished accommodation is only available for single party bookings and can cater for up to 10 in the house or, combined, a party of up to 16 people.

La Croix de Loubas is surrounded by beautiful open countryside, woodland and, in the summer, fields of sunflowers and fruit trees. The large gardens extend to one acre, with an attractive variety of trees, shrubs, and a large lawned area, ideal for outdoor games. Relax by the 10 x 5m swimming pool or explore the local villages and countryside at your leisure. Nearby is the River Lot with a variety of water sports and facilities. The gite is set off a quiet country road, at the top of a hill and is approached from a gravel drive with shady parking areas.

Accommodation detail

Each room still has the original beams, lending a quaint and charming feel to the property.

Accommodation of The House

(Sleeps up to 10)

The Ground Floor which is tiled throughout has:

• As spacious and comfortably furnished, open plan living room, dining area and well-equipped kitchen. Satellite TV is available with a variety of English TV and radio channels. There is a log burner in the living room
• A double bedroom with adjoining shower room, wc and basin, all on one level.

French doors lead out from the lounge onto a paved patio with table, chairs and a barbecue, overlooking the gardens and pool. Whilst retaining its character, the house is equipped with all the modern essentials, including dishwasher, washing machine, fridge-freezer, microwave, electric fan oven and separate gas hob, electric kettle and toaster.

First floor:

A wooden staircase leads to the:

• 4 beamed bedrooms and hallway, which are carpeted throughout. There is a double bedroom, and 3 twin-bedded rooms.
• Bathroom with bath, basin and wc.

Further accommodation for larger parties is available in the Barn for rental with the House.

 

Accommodation of The Barn

(Sleeps 6)

Recently renovated to a high standard this provides light, airy and spacious accommodation.

Ground floor

The downstairs is tiled throughout, with a beamed ceiling and other original features.

• The comfortably furnished living room, dining room and kitchen are open plan and the kitchen is attractively separated from the lounge by the old wooden cattle stalls, which have been carefully restored to create a unique feature. It is fully equipped with all the modern essentials, including dishwasher, washing machine, fridge-freezer, microwave, electric fan oven and separate gas hob, electric kettle and toaster. The living room has a TV and DVD player.
• Shower room, with wc and basin.

French doors lead out to steps up to the gardens and pool.

First floor

A wooden staircase leads from the lounge to the

• 3 bedrooms and hallway, which are carpeted throughout and retain the original 200-year-old beams. The double bedroom has a modern ensuite shower room with wc and there are 2 large, twin-bedded rooms.
• Bathroom with bath, wc and basin.

About the location

This beautiful region of southwest France, lying between Bordeaux to the west, Toulouse to the east, Bergerac to the north and Lourdes to the south, is a delightful, relatively undiscovered area. Off the beaten track the countryside is breathtaking. Steeped in history, ancient hilltop villages look out over beautiful, secret valleys. The area is scattered with farms and orchards, fields of sunflowers in early summer and ancient villages criss-crossed by quiet country lanes.

The Lot-et-Garonne is France as most people imagine France to be. Warm, verdant, colourful, picturesque, historic, and very peaceful. It has one of the lowest population densities in all of France. It also has some of the best wine, the most beautiful scenery, and the loveliest and friendliest people.
In the summertime there is always something to see and do, wherever you go in this beautiful region: bastide villages, brocantes, music festivals, vide greniers, daytime and evening markets, art exhibitions, fetes, wine tasting, chateaux, rivers, canals, lakes, boat rides, horse riding, cycling etc. as well as such things as theme parks, water parks, and cinemas (often with English language films). In summer, this “quiet little corner" of France is buzzing with activities and none of it is "laid on" for tourists. Here you will truly be participating in 'la vie de Gascogne"!

The valleys of the Rivers Lot and Garonne offer many delights such as boat trips and small beaches for freshwater swimming. Our summers are significantly warmer and sunnier than further north, with long settled spells. Rain is not usually a problem as, when it does come, it tends to be very heavy and of short duration.

The vineyards of Duras, Buzet and Bergerac are all within easy reach. You can enjoy fine restaurants with good local and traditional cuisine and the area is well known for producing plums and prunes.

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

How to get here

• Airports: Bergerac - 50 minutes Toulouse and Bordeaux - 90 minutes.  Car hire available.
• Road: Paris - 6 hours. Channel ports: Calais - 10/12 hours St Malo - 8 /9 hours.  Roscoff – 9/10 hours.
• Rail: Agen - 20 minutes (TGV Paris/Agen 4 hours).

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

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Facilities

Facility	Details
Type	Converted barn, Country house (Self-catering)
Bedrooms	3 double, 5 twin
Baby cots	2
Bathrooms	4 bathroom(s)
Separate toilets	5
Capacity	16
Suitability	Non-smoking, Suitable for children, Suitable for the elderly, Touring motorcyclists welcome
Linen	Bed linen and bath towels are provided. Please bring pool towels
Changeover day	Saturday

Facility	Details
Internal facilities	DVD player, Electric heaters, English satellite TV, Exclusive rental, Fans in rooms, Hairdryer, Low allergen environment, Owner not on site, TV, Wood burning fire or stove
Kitchen facilities	Cooker, Dishwasher, Electric oven, Freezer, Fridge, Fridge-Freezer, Gas hob, Ironing facilities, Microwave, Washing machine
External features on site	Barbecue, Garden, Scenic views, Swimming pool (exclusive use)

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Additional price information

Prices for smaller parties available on request with the owners

Arriving 4.30pm and departing 10am.

Cots and high chairs can be provided.

During the winter months electric heating and logs will be charged extra.

Payment in either £ Sterling or Euros direct to the owners' by either cheque or PayPal via owners website

During Christmas & New Year the tariff is £1,750 pw.

 

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