£495 - £1645
(€562 - €1867)
Per property per week
Farmhouse, sleeps 6, 4 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms
Contact the owner
Contact the owner directly
Geoffrey Brotherton-Ratcliffe
(Advertising since April 2014)
Tel: + 33 (0)604476960
Tel 2: + 33 (0)565229405
Website: visit owners website.
Please mention French Connections.
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House and South facing covered terrace (2 / 24)
Pool (3 / 24)
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Livingroom (5 / 24)
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Covered Terrace West (7 / 24)
House & Pool (8 / 24)
Kitchen (9 / 24)
Side (10 / 24)
Conservatory (11 / 24)
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Double bedroom (13 / 24)
Single bedroom (14 / 24)
Shower room (15 / 24)
Kitchen Cheminee (16 / 24)
Undisturbed Setting (17 / 24)
Pool shaded seating area (18 / 24)
Pool (19 / 24)
Over view (20 / 24)
Abundant wild orchids around the house (21 / 24)
Covered terrace (22 / 24)
Family Canoeing on the Cele river (23 / 24)
Nearby Windmill (24 / 24)
18th C. Private Old Stone Property & Pool Set in 30 Acres of Private Land
Le Sabatou is an 18th century fully renovated white stone house with pool set in private 30 acres of nature. Not shared by owner but they live near by. The property accommodates up to 6 people in 4 bedrooms and is ideal for families or couples. WiFi.
Surrounded by wild flower meadows with walking paths, Le Sabatou is situated in a tranquil setting. Close to 3 famous medieval hilltop villages as well as Cahors, all with a great selection of cafes, restaurants and local produce markets. Family canoeing. Everything for a perfect holiday.
This delightful property comprises:
Ground Floor
- Double bedroom with en-suite shower and WC.
- Laundry room with washing machine.
First Floor
Stone steps lead from the courtyard onto:
- A south facing covered terrace with table and benches for dining. The front door leads into:
- The kitchen equipped with wood panelled kitchen cupboards, dish washer, cooker with oven and a large fridge freezer. Kitchen table and chairs beside an old stone chimney. Terracotta floors. Beside the kitchen is:
- Two Double Bedrooms
- Bathroom with bath, shower, wash basin, wc and bede.
- The living room has a fireplace, large corner sofa, armchair, TV & DVD. Double doors then lead into:
- The conservatory, with sliding glass windows on three sides overlooking the estate grounds.
Second Floor
- Two single bedrooms
- One shower room with WC and wash basin.
- 11 x 5m easy access pool with shallow area and deep end. The pool area is gated and fenced and is completely private.
- There is also a barbecue area with picnic style tables and benches.
Vineyard to Nature Reserve
The 30 acre Domaine Le Sabatou was previously a lavender plantation with small vineyards on the slopes of the horse shoe shaped geography surrounding the property (sabata/zapato from which the present name derives). Since 1989 Le Sabatou has flourished as a protected nature reserve free from pesticides and other agricultural chemicals and the land has been returned to nature. After 25years Le Sabatou has seen the return of an extraordinary abundance of wild flowers, particularly orchids and healing Bach plants. This, in turn, has stimulated the return of the bees and a huge diversity of insects which has triggered the revival of a fabulous eco system. We have witnessed the return of many species of birds, including eagles and owls, small animals such as the pine martin, hare and fox. Today the tranquil deer are visible in the open wild flower meadow around the house.
Walking and Cycling Holidays
Leading off directly from the house small footpaths join onto the network of public footpaths. A printed guide to these walks is provided upon your arrival at the property. There is enough choice and variation for all levels of walkers and all levels of enthusiasm to keep you occupied for a two week holiday, if this is what you are looking for. Immediately above the property on the plateau (locally called the “Causse”) is the stone remains of an old windmill. From here it is possible to see, across the next valley, the fully restored and working windmill at Bois (open to the public) and then further onto the 3 windmills of Castelnau-Montratier. These windmills are land mark features in the Quercy Blanc.
On the opposite side of Cezac, the village to which Le Sabatou belongs, runs the famous GR65 walking pilgrimage route of St. Jaques de Compostella leading towards either Cahors or to Montcuq and Lauzerte.
Enthusiasts of off road cycling will find these paths create the perfect combination of up and down gradients and enjoyable challenges on low hill heights.
For on road cycling this area offers quite, traffic free roads with picturesque villages to stop at for refreshment.
Medieval Hilltop Villages, local produce markets, cafes & restaurants.
The three surrounding medieval hilltop villages of Castelnau-Montratier, Montcuq and Lauzerte (8 to 17kms from Cezac) are some of Frances “most beautiful villages”. The local produce markets are a must to visit. Full details of dates and times are provided in the property. The Wednesday evening market at Castelnau-Montratier, for example, has live music and outdoor tables for dinning throughout July and August. This is the real France with children and teenagers running around the village square, old men playing “petanque” and wine intoxicated parents dancing.
Restaurants and Cafes are in abundance to choose from everywhere. There is no need to ask for specific recommendations, you will discover these yourself.
Cahors
Cahors is without question one of the most beautiful historic towns of France, set in the meander of the river Lot with the medieval Valantry bridge. Take a day or two to explore Cahors and its many back streets. Again the market on Wednesday or Saturday is a must. For traditional South West cooking try the reasonably priced Auberge de Vieux Cahors.
Lot River Valley (East of Cahors) – Canoeing, Grotte de Peche Merle, St Cirque Lapopie.
A day trip to do along the overhanging sculpted cliffs of the Lot river valley. Visit the world famous prehistoric cave paintings in the refreshingly cool Grotte de Peche Merle at Cabrerets before going to explore the village of St Cirque Lapopie. Do not miss the restaurant “La Truite Doree” on the way at Vers for lunch.
A subsidiary of the Lot, the Cele valley and river are a nature paradise. Canoe hire is available for all the family including children and older first timers. This is a day out on its own and will be a day for future family memories.
Lot Valley Wine Tasting
Local amenities
Nearest bakery: Castelnau-Montratier (lot)
Nearest supermarket: Castelnau Montratier (lot)
Nearest market: Montcuq (lot)
Nearest pharmacy: Castelnau Montratier (lot)
Nearest bar: Montcuq (lot)
Tourist information: Montcuq (lot)
Cezac on the map
Property 159997 –
Nearby place of interest
How to get to Le Sabatou
How to get there
Cahors is connected to Paris and Toulouse by motorway and we are not far from the motorway exit. We are also about an hour away from Toulouse international airport (Easyjet), Brive (Cityjet), Bergerac, Rodez(Ryanair) airports are about an hour and a half away. TGV Train to Agen with one stop at Lille from London.
Distances
- Montcuq 15kms (medieval hilltop village).
- Lauzerte 17kms (medieval hilltop village).
- Castelnau-Montratier 7kms fresh produce markets
Access options
Car Essential
Nearest airport
The nearest serviceable airport is Brive Souillac [BVE]
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Exactly what we needed - time to relax in perfect peace and tranquility. The house is in a lovely setting and has a number of seating areas from which to enjoy the scenery. It was full of butterflies due to the surrounding wild meadows and the only noise is that of the tree frogs. The pool is very private and is a good size so ideal for swimming. Although the house is set well away from everything, there are so many places to visit within reasonable driving distance. We really enjoyed our day in Cahors and visits both up and down the river Lot. There are many bastide villages and also vineyards along the Lot. We've eaten extremely well, and remarkably cheaply bearing in mind the current exchange rate, by taking the menu de jour during the weekday lunchtimes and there are some good restaurants in the area. The Hotel du Query in Lauzerte was very good value at lunchtime and the Vieux Auberge is very good in Cahors. The house is very well equipped and comfortable. This was our 2nd stay, the first being 4 years ago, and we enjoyed our stay every bit as much as the first time. Thank you to Geoffrey for his welcome and hospitality - we do hope to return again in the not too distant future.Guest rating:
A very fine gite in an idyllic rural location, well removed from any neighbours. The house is most characterful and its design is well thought out. Everything worked just as it should, making our stay pleasant & convenient in every way. All installations of high quality. On arrival we were warmly greeted by the owner. Of all the many gites that we have stayed in it is hard to remember any of such high quality. The surrounding countryside is exceptionally beautiful. The Sunday market in Castelnau was delightful. The villages are highly attractive, particularly Lauzerte, Monpezat, Flaugnac, Montcuq (good lunch in the Café de France) and Miramont (for another good lunch at L'Auberge de Miramont).Guest rating:
We enjoyed our stay at this beautiful house. We have been to France virtually every year for the last 24 years or so and have stayed in many properties and we can safely say that our stay at Le Sabatou was one of the best if not the best we have had. The environment and grounds of the house are truly stunning. With wonderful walks up into the hills and many fascinating birds and insects along with deer and foxes to be seen roaming contently around this 30 acre natural treasure. I even saw on many occasions hummingbird hawk-moths in the lavender bushes and exotic butterflies. Not to mention the wild boar that was heard but not seen. We loved the old part of Cahors which was about 20 minutes drive with its picturesque streets and friendly local bars and restaurants and the whole area around Cezac is very beautiful. The pool was warm and exceptionally clean. The charming house is a good size, clean, comfortable and well maintained. It includes a conservatory overlooking the extensive grounds and a raised covered porch to the front on the house with lovely views. If you can manage to drag yourself away from the peace of Le Sabatou then the nearby hill top villages and markets, including night markets are well worth a visit. The owner is friendly, helpful and very knowledgeable about the area.
Guest rating:
| Property type | Farmhouse (Self-catering) |
| Bathrooms | 3 |
| Bedrooms |
1 single bedroom(s) 3 double bedroom(s) 1 additional bed(s) 1 childs bed(s) 1 cot(s) |
| Occupancy | 6 |
| Suitability | Suitable for children, Suitable for the elderly, Unsuitable for wheelchair access, Touring motorcyclists welcome |
| Linen | Bed linen is included. Towel packs (1 x swimming pool towel and 2 x small towels) €8. |
| Kitchen facilities | Cooker, Ironing facilities, Microwave, Washing machine, Gas hob, Gas oven, Fridge-Freezer |
| Internal facilities | CD player, DVD player, English satellite TV, Exclusive rental, Internet access (broadband), Owner not on site, Telephone, TV, Wood burning fire or stove, Board Games, Wi-Fi Broadband Internet, Internet Access, Tea/Coffee making facilities |
| External facilities | Garden, Swimming pool (exclusive use), Barbecue |
| Activities nearby | Adventure park, Archery, Badminton, Ballooning, Bird Watching, Boating, Boules, Canoeing, Caving, Cycling, Drawing and painting, Fishing, Flying, French tuition, Go karting, Golf, Gourmet dining, Gym, Hiking, Horse riding, Kayaking, Mountain biking, Museums, Parachuting, Paragliding, Photography, Photography, Pottery, Rambling, Riverside activities, Rock climbing, Sailing, Shopping, Sightseeing, Singing, Swimming, Tennis, Tree adventure park, Walking, Wine tasting, Wine touring, Yoga |
Changeover day: Saturday
Last updated on: 19th January 2019
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| Accommodation rental period | Price |
|---|---|
| 29 September 2018 – 31 May 2019 |
£495 Per property per week
(€562 / $640) |
| 01 June 2019 – 28 June 2019 |
£595 Per property per week
(€675 / $770) |
| 29 June 2019 – 05 July 2019 |
£995 Per property per week
(€1129 / $1287) |
| 06 July 2019 – 26 July 2019 |
£1495 Per property per week
(€1697 / $1934) |
| 27 July 2019 – 23 August 2019 |
£1645 Per property per week
(€1867 / $2128) |
| 24 August 2019 – 30 August 2019 |
£1495 Per property per week
(€1697 / $1934) |
| 31 August 2019 – 27 September 2019 |
£595 Per property per week
(€675 / $770) |
| 28 September 2019 – 29 May 2020 |
£495 Per property per week
(€562 / $640) |
Additional price notes
LONG WINTER LETS 15th October - 15th April
Monthly £1450
Prices do not include heating. Refundable damage deposit £300.
Prices in July and August are for 4 people, please add £105 per person pw during High Season or £140 per person pw during Peak Season. Outside of July and August prices quoted are for 2 people. Please add £70 per week per person.
Maximum occupancy is limited to 6.
A local Tax de Sejour (Tourist tax) is payable in cash on arrival. The 2018 rate was €0,88 per adult per night. The 2019 rate may be different.
Payments in £ by bank transfer from a UK bank - no charge. Payments from an overseas bank to the UK + 3% fee. Eurozone payments in € to our french bank also accepted (euro price as per the owners website) with no charge.
Cleaning services are not automatically provided. The property must be returned cleaned and in the same condition as upon arrival.