£980 - £2310
(€1139 - €2684)
Per property per week
Farmhouse, sleeps 8, 4 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms
Contact the owner
Contact the owner directly
Alison & Martin Wilson
(Advertising since August 2004)
Tel: + 44(0)1323 811 559
If requested by the owner you can print out a booking form here
Please mention French Connections.
Rustic house with pool and tennis court
A rural French escape for tennis lovers and families who enjoy tranquillity, nature, spectacular views. Located in a wooded area with views in all directions. The property, a sympathetically restored farmhouse, has 5 acres of land, an unusually large 15 by 6 metre pool and a professional all weather tennis court. Only a few minutes' drive from a village containing all the amenities and a bastide town with even more. The property has Wi-Fi internet access.
This a house for those who enjoy getting away from it all, enjoying wonderful local food and relaxing under the sun and under the stars and spotting woodland wildlife. But for those who can tear themselves away from the terrace it also provides lots of opportunity for activity with a large pool, a tennis court and hiking and cycling trails on the doorstep.
The house is simply furnished in keeping with its character.
The living area of the house is divided into two connected parts - the old house and the recently completed new barn conversion. The old house has a basic, rustic feel whereas the barn conversion has a more modern feel - and has air conditioning and heating. The house also has an Annexe with a shower room and laundry area.
- Kitchen (Old House) - The fully-equipped kitchen has exposed stone walls and a large beamed fireplace with a wood-burning stove. There is a dining table for eating indoors. The terracotta tiled floor has an interesting star shaped oak inset. There is a stainless steel double sink, gas hob with electric fan oven under, fan extractor, nespresso coffee machine, microwave and dishwasher. Wooden stairs with open treads lead up to the landing.
First Floor (Old House)
All floors on the first floor of the old house are wooden and rooms lead off from the landing.
- Main bedroom - a large double room with exposed stone walls on three sides and large central beam. Window with views out to the rear over the forest and hills.
- Bedroom 2 - a light, double room with windows giving far reaching views to the rear.
- Bedroom 3 - this room has bunk beds and overlooks the front of the property.
- Bathroom - bath with shower attachment, WC and hand basin.
- TV and Piano room (Old house) - This is a cosy double aspect light room which links the old house with the new barn conversion. It features a chestnut wood floor, an armchair and two sofas. It has a Digital Piano for musical guests. Triple windows look out to the front, and double glass-paned doors at the back open up on to the terrace and barbecue area.
- Sitting room (Barn Conversion) - This is a very large (10m x 5.5m), light room with a terracotta floor and beautiful oak beams. It includes an oval dining table, a sofa and armchairs. Large French doors lead to the terrace at the front of the house, and on to the terrace and barbecue area at the back of the house. The sitting room has air-source heating and wall mounted air-conditioning units
First Floor (Barn Conversion)
A spectacular oak staircase leads up from the sitting room to the oak floored mezzanine. On the mezzanine landing is a desk and study area. Doors on the mezzanine lead to the WC and to the barn bedroom.
- Barn bedroom - an oak timbered double bedroom with a beautiful view out over the garden and spacious modern ensuite shower room. The bedroom has a wall mounted air-source heating and air-conditioning unit
Annexe
Terracotta tiled with large storage area and utility room, with single sink and draining board and washing machine, plus window opening to front. Door through to large shower room, with shower cubicle, WC and hand basin, plus window opening to front.
Two terraces
The house has two terraces to ensure that you catch the sun whatever the time of day. It has a terrace suitable for dining at the rear looking out over the garden and surrounding hills, and a smaller terrace at the front for evening drinks
Garden, pool and tennis court
- 15m x 6m pool with two alarms, with steps across the width of the shallow end.
- Decking with sun loungers and parasols.
- The recently refurbished all-weather tennis court is sited above the house and pool and has spectacular views across the surrounding countryside.
The house is 9 minutes' drive from Villefranche-du-Perigord (Dordogne), a pretty 13th century bastide town with restaurants, cafes, 2 butchers, 2 boulangeries, two mini supermarkets, a chemist, ATM, bank, filling station, weekly market and tourist information office. The house is also 5 minutes' drive from Sauveterre-la-Lemance (Lot et Garonne) where a butcher, grocery shop, chemist, filling station, garage, post office, Museum of Prehistory, station and a bar are located.
The surrounding country is green and hilly with stunning views. The famous 12th century castle of Bonaguil is only 20 minutes' drive away. There are numerous medieval villages and chateaux to explore in the area such as the bastide town of Monpazier, Beaumont-du-Perigord, Cadouin and Bergerac, with Domme, La Roque-Gageac, medieval Sarlat-la-Caneda, and Rocamadour slightly further away. Canoeing, fishing, water-skiing and other water-based activities are available on the River Lot near Fumel, where cycles may be hired and horse riding is available. There are pretty regional villages which lie to the south of the Lot, including Montcuq, Lauzerte, Montagu-de-Quercy and Tournon d'Agenais. To the east is Belaye, with its stunning view across the Lot valley, St Cirq-Lapopie and Cahors, built on a loop on the Lot, with its twin-domed Cathedrale St Etienne.
There are countless opportunities for walking and biking, or for setting up an easel for painting.
Local markets occur most days and some evenings in surrounding towns and villages (Sauveterre la Lemance, Villefranche du Perigord, Loubejac). Excellent local produce such as duck and lamb, all vegetables, all fruits, especially the local strawberries, cheese and wine (Red: Cahors, White: Bergerac and Gaillac) make the area superb for eating at home or out in the local restaurants.
Local amenities
Nearest bakery: Villefranche-du Perigord (9 Mins Drive)
Nearest supermarket: Villefranche-du Perigord (9 Mins Drive)
Nearest market: Villefranche-du Perigord (9 Mins Drive)
Nearest pharmacy: Villefranche-du Perigord (9 Mins Drive)
Nearest bar: Sauveterre La Lemance (5 Mins Drive)
Tourist information: Villefranche-du Perigord (9 Mins Drive)
Sauveterre La Lemance on the map
Property 5733 – Nearby place of interest
How to get to La Vieille Grange
The property is about 35 km NW of Cahors.
Plane Bergerac Airport is the closest airport - about 1hr 15 drive away. Bordeaux and Toulouse airports are about 2hrs drive away.
Train The nearest TGV (high speed train) is Bordeaux . Our closest mainline station is Monsempron Libos and there are local stations at Sauveterre la Lemance & Villefranche du Perigord.
Ferry/Eurotunnel/Road The house is about 9 hrs drive from Calais, 8 hrs drive from Dieppe and 6 hrs drive from Paris
Access options
Car Essential
Nearest airport
The nearest serviceable airport is Bergerac [EGC]
Property type | Farmhouse (Self-catering) |
Bathrooms | 3 |
Bedrooms |
3 double bedroom(s) 1 twin bedroom(s) 2 childs bed(s) 1 cot(s) |
Occupancy | 8 |
Suitability | Suitable for children, Unsuitable for wheelchair access, Non-smoking |
Linen | bed linen, bath, hand and tea towels included |
Kitchen facilities | Dishwasher, Cooker, Ironing facilities, Microwave, Washing machine, Gas hob, Electric oven, Fridge-Freezer |
Internal facilities | Air conditioning, DVD player, Exclusive rental, Internet access (broadband), Owner not on site, TV, Wood burning fire or stove, Fans in rooms, Electric heaters, Hairdryer, Board Games, Wi-Fi Broadband Internet, Internet Access, Piano, Tea/Coffee making facilities |
External facilities | Garden, Scenic views, Swimming pool (exclusive use), Barbecue, Tennis Court |
Activities nearby | Badminton, Bird Watching, Boules, Canoeing, Cycling, Drawing and painting, Fishing, Gourmet dining, Hiking, Horse riding, Kayaking, Mountain biking, Museums, Rambling, Riverside activities, Shopping, Sightseeing, Swimming, Tennis, Tree adventure park, Walking, Water skiing, Wine tasting, Wine touring |
Changeover day: Friday
Last updated on: 19th April 2024
Available | Booked/Unavailable |
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Accommodation rental period | Price |
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26 April 2024 – 16 May 2024 |
£980 Per property per week
(€1139 / $1216) |
17 May 2024 – 04 July 2024 |
£1540 Per property per week
(€1790 / $1910) |
05 July 2024 – 05 September 2024 |
£2310 Per property per week
(€2684 / $2865) |
06 September 2024 – 11 October 2024 |
£1540 Per property per week
(€1790 / $1910) |
Additional price notes
The house is let on a self-catering basis, including bed linen, bath towels and tea towels but no swimming towels, tennis racquets or balls.
Please note: a 25% non-refundable deposit is required on booking, the balance being payable 8 weeks before arrival. There is also a security deposit of £300 per week booked, which will be returned in full within two weeks following departure, subject to any damage being found or extra cleaning required, above what is considered normal. Please ensure that you take out comprehensive travel insurance, which includes appropriate cancellation cover.