‘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. For parties wishing to squeeze
in an extra child there is an additional mattress.
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. A top quality
‘Sunshine’ gas barbeque is also provided on the terrace.
The ‘top’ garden shown in the photo here is laid to grass
and offers a great play area for children.
Standing in grounds of ¼ acre, the property
features a private floodlit saline swimming pool (5m x 10m) that is
separately fenced for the safety of young children (added since the
photograph on the front page!). Roman steps at one end provide easy
access for young and old alike. The pool features a 1m deep ‘step’
all the way round making it ideal for playing games and shelves gently
from 1m to 1. 8m. Sun loungers and shades are provided for use around
the pool.
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 (we can offer a 15% discount with
P& O). 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 Carcassonne (2hr 30 mins) and hire a car.
‘La Grange’ makes an ideal holiday base
for one or two families or a group of friends. We fell in love with
the region several years ago and after many happy holidays there couldn’t
resist buying our own hideaway. For a fun and relaxing holiday destination,
the area is hard to beat. |
