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‘La Grange’ is situated on the edge
of a quiet rural village midway between the Lot and Dordogne valleys
in South West France.
Recently converted to a high standard, the property
makes an ideal holiday home from which to explore this beautiful unspoilt
region. The lack of traffic offers many cycling opportunities
whilst the rivers Cele, Lot and Dordogne offer canoeing for all the
family. Golf, fishing and tennis are all available locally. There
are caves to visit including the world famous Les Eyzies with 49 million
year old cave paintings and others with stunning caverns of stalactites
and stalagmites.
As one of the great gastronomic regions of France,
the area has many wonderful restaurants (most child friendly) serving
high quality dishes at reasonable prices. In addition, there are an
abundance of traditional French markets selling everything from food
and wne to pottery and antiques.
The Property
Originally a barn, the property has been restored
to a high standard in a contemporary style whilst retaining the character
with exposed beams and stonework etc. Solid hardwood flooring in the
living room and throughout the upstairs provides a light airy environment.
Electric central heating ensures a comfortable temperature for guests
at cooler times of year.
There is a large kitchen/ diner fully fitted with
top quality fridge freezer, double oven, ceramic hob, washing machine
and dishwasher. The table provides seating for up to nine people.
The downstairs shower room and WC are easily accessible from the pool
area.
The living room features comfortable quality leather
sofas and two easy chairs. A TV and video is provided along with a
CD player and a selection of board games.
Upstairs there are four bedrooms, two doubles (one
king size bed) and two twin rooms. One twin and one double room has air conditioning.
The bathroom has a full size bath with shower, basin
and WC along with great views across the valley.
Conveniently situated immediately outside the kitchen
is a large covered terrace overlooking the pool (good for keeping
an eye on children) that provides a shady eating area, with a modern
gas barbeque. The ‘top’ garden shown in the photo here is laid to grass
and offers a great play area for children.
Travel to the region is very easy with various options.
If you choose to drive, the most convenient route is the overnight
ferry from Portsmouth to Le Havre. With motorway virtually all the way (430 miles approx)
most people will get there in time for a late lunch even in peak season.
Alternatively you can fly direct to Toulouse (1hr 45 mins drive from
La Grange) or Bergerac (1hr 30 mins) and hire a car.
Country setting but convenient for A20 autoroute and RN20 giving
easy access to the surrounding area including the medieval town of Gourdon and
historic Cahors set within a loop on the river Lot. Domme, Sarlat, Rocamadour,
Padirac and the river Dordogne are a short drive north, and equidistant southwards is the
unspoilt valley of the river Lot with riverside hamlets and the beautiful village of
St-Cirq-Lapopie set in a cliff face overlooking the river. Traditional festivals and
fetes are often held in nearby villages and the area is ideal for day trips, walking and
canoeing. ‘La Grange’ makes an ideal holiday base
for one or two families or a group of friends. For a fun and relaxing holiday destination,
the area is hard to beat.
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