£1195 - £1695
(€1396 - €1979)
Per property per week
Cottage, sleeps 5, 3 bedrooms, 1 bathrooms
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Suzanne Cannon
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Traditional Quercy Stone Cottage with Exclusive Pool
Situated within the Parc Naturel Régional des Causses du Quercy, Genévrier is a traditional Quercy cottage occupying a secluded, south-facing hillside position above the small village of St. Martin Labouval in the Vallée du Lot. Set in eight acres of its own land amid oak trees, juniper bushes and box together with wild orchids and honeysuckle, Genévrier has all the ingredients for a peaceful and relaxing holiday.
Guests have exclusive use of the cottage, pool and grounds.
The Vallée du Lot is further south than some people realise, spring comes early, summers are usually hot and dry and autumns are delightfully warm.
It is a land of warmth and sunshine and spectacular beauty, scented with juniper and thyme and alive with butterflies, the perfect place to relax and unwind.
A Few Testimonials:
" ......in 30 years of holidaying in France it was by far the best we have ever had ..........the cottage was so comfortable, the location was so peaceful and the pool was just 'the 'icing on the cake'......it was the perfect holiday."
Newcombes
"This is just a short mail to say how much we enjoyed our stay at your lovely house, even though the pictures on the web site looked very nice they didn't do it justice, we have been tomany times hoping to have the idyllic place to stay but until now have always fallen just short of the mark".
Turners
"We have just returned from the most wonderful week at Genévrier ........ we all agreed it was the most beautiful and peaceful place we had ever been and the memory of sitting there in the evening sun with a glass of wine in my hand will stay with me forever. The cottage was all we could have asked for and more".
Smiths
"Your web-site made the property look very enticing but in reality it was even better then we expected".
Veales
"Thank you so much. We have just returned from a wonderful holiday. Your house and property and the whole area are absolutely beautiful".
Scards
Providing exclusivity and independence the cottage, which has recently been lovingly restored, offers simple but very comfortable accommodation for four / five guests and has been furnished as our home as opposed to a 'holiday house'.
Ground floor
- Main living area is open-plan with a traditional terracotta tiled floor and a beamed ceiling. A sofa and easy chairs provide comfortable seating in front of the Jotul wood-burning stove – extremely cosy on those out-of-season evenings!
- Kitchen/dining area to the left of the entrance is well equipped and includes fridge, electric oven, gas hob and a microwave / combination oven. The pine dining table will seat 6/8 people.
- Bathroom with wash-hand basin, shower and loo is also situated on the ground floor.
Upstairs
- Two delightful pretty double bedrooms with polished wood floors, sloping ceilings and original oak beams. One room has two single antique pine 'sleigh' beds with French doors and the other a full-size double bed (and could also accommodate a small child's bed or cot). Both bedrooms have double aspects and afford superb views over the valley.
- Attractive extended landing/mezzanine at the top of the oak staircase provides a further single bed if required.
Outside
To the side of the cottage is a wonderful 'cuisine d'été'. This is really the place that you are likely to take all meals during the hot summer months. The attractive covered area with stout oak beams and old canal tiles on the roof provides comfort and shade - an absolute necessity. A round metal painted table enables six to eat in comfort and a number of wicker chairs with squashy cushions gives the you opportunity to put your feet up and relax with a glass or three of the famous local Cahors wine and read those books. A 'baunderie' completes this area and has a large fridge / freezer, washer / drier and double sink together with plenty of storage.
The exceptional pool area is close to the cottage, sheltered and completely private. The wall of the barn, a terraced wall with lavender and cypress together a lower wall leading off into the copse, bound it on three sides. The fourth side is completely open to the views over the valley. The pool is itself 10m by 5 m with shallow steps by the barn end and varies in depth between 0.9m and 2.1m. There is a solar heated shower and the pool it self can be illuminated for those night-time dips.
The cottage is approached off a quiet lane and there is ample space for parking. The area within the immediate vicinity of the cottage is grass and has a mixture of mature oaks, juniper , box bushes together with a variety of potted geraniums and plants. The rest of the land is a combination of woodland, field and 'causse'.
Daily essentials are available in the village of Cénevières, about 3 kms. Whilst the small town of Cajarc, which is an enjoyable 10-15 minute drive along the beautiful and superbly scenic river road, has a wider range of shops and cafés as well as a regular local market. A local Sunday morning market is held in Limogne, ten minutes or so away.
Cahors is the principle town of the region and a visit to see the beautiful fortified Pont Valentré with its Devils Tower is a must. Stroll around the narrow medieval streets of the old quarter, visit the Romanesque cathedral of St. Ètienne and enjoy the colourful market on Wednesday and Saturday mornings in the cathedral square. And, during your visit take time out to have a meal at one of the many splendid restaurants or just relax at a pavement café and watch the world go by.
Situated within a national park, this is an area of outstanding natural beauty, rich in history and architecture, where rugged limestone cliffs surmounted by ancient, picture postcard villages, rise hundreds of feet above the river Lot as it meanders and winds its way through fields of sunflowers, tobacco and maize.
There are many places of interest to visit in this beautiful region. The medieval village of St. Cirq Lapopie, perched on the cliffs high above the river, the prehistoric cave paintings of Pech Merle at Cabarets, the working museum of agricultural life at Cuzals and the 13th century Château de Cénevières, are all within a very short drive.
A little further afield is spectacular Rocamadour, a medieval town that seems to defy gravity as it clings to a sheer rock face 1600 feet above the Alzou river.
Many leisure pursuits are available in the area. The local village has a tennis court and for those who enjoy 'messing about on the river', there is canoeing and kayaking on both the Lot and on the shallower water of the river Célè. There are also several natural river'beaches close by from which you can swim, and the 'plan d'eau' at Cajarc offers water-skiing and wind surfing facilities. Cycling and walking too are delightful ways to explore the countryside and its peaceful villages.
There are good bird watching opportunities as well as trout and fresh water fishing for those seeking less strenuous activities. And the Vallée du Lot is a haven for painters and photographers, boasting as it does some of the most spectacular views in France. Alternatively you can sit back and enjoy the scenery by taking a ride on one of the flat-bottomed riverboats, or 'bateaux mouches' that run from Bouziès at the foot of St. Cirq Lapopie through to Cahors and beyond.
For those who wish to pursue the gastronomic delights of the region, many local restaurants offer excellent food at reasonable prices. Or if you prefer, shop in the markets for delicious fresh fruit and vegetables in season and sample the local delicacies of pâté foie gras, confits and truffles together with the dark red wine of Cahors, the perfect accompaniment to local dishes.
The Vallée du Lot is further south than some people realise, spring comes early, summers are hot and dry and autumns are delightfully warm.
It is a land of warmth and sunshine and spectacular beauty, scented with juniper and thyme and alive with butterflies, the perfect place to relax and unwind.
Local amenities
Nearest bakery: Cenevieres (lot)
Nearest bar: Cajarc (lot)
Nearest market: Cajarc (lot)
Nearest pharmacy: Cajarc (lot)
Nearest supermarket: Cenevieres (lot)
Tourist information: Cajarc (lot)
Cenevieres on the map
Property 4924 – Nearby place of interest
How to get to Genevrier
Genévrier is approximately nine hours driving time from Calais – all but the last twenty miles of the journey can be made on the autoroutes. Toulouse airport is about 90 minutes drive whilst Carcasonne and Limoges airports are around two hours. Rodez airport is the closest at around an hour.
Access options
Car Essential
Nearest airport
The nearest serviceable airport is Rodez [RDZ]
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Property type | Cottage (Self-catering) |
Bathrooms | 1 |
Bedrooms |
1 single bedroom(s) 1 double bedroom(s) 1 twin bedroom(s) 1 additional bed(s) 1 cot(s) |
Occupancy | 5 |
Suitability | Suitable for children, Unsuitable for wheelchair access, Non-smoking, Pets welcomed |
Linen | Bed linen and bathroom towels included |
Kitchen facilities | Dishwasher, Freezer, Fridge, Ironing facilities, Microwave, Washing machine, Gas hob, Electric oven, Fridge-Freezer, Combination microwave |
Internal facilities | CD player, DVD player, English satellite TV, Exclusive rental, Hi-fi system, Internet access (broadband), Owner not on site, TV, Wood burning fire or stove, Fans in rooms, Radio, Electric heaters, Hairdryer, Board Games, Wi-Fi Broadband Internet, Internet Access, Tea/Coffee making facilities |
External facilities | Garden, Scenic views, Swimming pool (exclusive use), Barbecue |
Activities nearby | Bird Watching, Boating, Boules, Canoeing, Caving, Cycling, Drawing and painting, Fishing, Gourmet dining, Hiking, Horse riding, Photography, Pottery, Rambling, Riverside activities, Rock climbing, Shopping, Sightseeing, Swimming, Table tennis, Tennis, Walking, Water skiing, Water sports, Wind Surfing, Wine tasting, Wine touring |
Changeover day: Saturday
Last updated on: 29th January 2024
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Accommodation rental period | Price |
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25 May 2024 – 14 June 2024 |
£1195 Per property per week
(€1396 / $1490) |
22 June 2024 – 28 June 2024 |
£1395 Per property per week
(€1629 / $1740) |
27 July 2024 – 23 August 2024 |
£1695 Per property per week
(€1979 / $2114) |
31 August 2024 – 20 September 2024 |
£1395 Per property per week
(€1629 / $1740) |
21 September 2024 – 04 October 2024 |
£1195 Per property per week
(€1396 / $1490) |
Additional price notes
Prices are per week and include bed linen and bathroom towels.
- Changeover day is a Saturday, with arrival at 1600 and departure by 1000.
- For prices and availability outside these dates please contact the owners.
- 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
- Please note that as a guest you stay and use the facilities entirely at your own risk.
- You should take proper and appropriate safety precautions during your visit and provide yourselves with appropriate travel, personal and health insurance.
- Parents have full responsibility for their children at all times particularly in and around the pool area.