The Cottage - Holiday cottage near mediaeval Monflanquin.
Cottage with 2 Bedrooms, Sleeps 4, Garden, Swimming Pool
Situated on the southern edge of the village of Monflanquin with lovely country views and an 11m x 5m swimming pool with roman steps.We are some 40 minutes drive south of Bergerac airport, which welcomes cheap flights from many parts of England. Cheap flights are also available to Bordeaux and Toulouse - about 1 hour 50. Being able to walk up to the village means you can leave the car behind - no need to be concerned about who`s going to drive. This is a perfect French gite.
This cottage is an excellent self-catering rental property.It has a double bedroom with en-suite shower room, a further twin bedroom, house bathroom, modern kitchen with dishwasher, washing machine, oven/hob and micro-wave. The lounge is large and very comfortably furnished, with TV [Terrestrial ], and video. It also has a compact Hi-Fi. It provides excellent family accommodation. There are lovely views from the private, secluded terrace.
An extremely well equipped French gite. Monflanquin is a mediaeval hilltop ‘Bastide’ village. It is classified as ‘L’un des plus beaux villages de France’ and elected `one of the top ten villages in France` by the Daily Telegraph travel writers. When one sees the beautiful vaulted archways surrounding the central square you can understand why. It is a thriving village supporting all the services you require – banks, post office, doctors, butchers, bakers, bars and a wide choice of restaurants. We also have a good sized Casino supermarket and our Thursday village market has been operating for over 750 years! We have lived here for many years, and are well placed to offer advice/help in the buying and renovation of properties. We can also organise `new build`.
Our visitors have access to our organic vegetable garden for fresh lettuce, tomatoes, courgettes etc.
Facilities for this holiday cottage in Monflanquin, Aquitaine/Dordogne
1 Double Bedroom, 1 Twin Bedroom. Double glazed and quiet. Lots of storage space. All linen provided. Cot available on request.
Bathrooms:
1 Bathroom, 1 Shower. The shower room is an en-suite to the master bedroom.Taps are thermostatic. Bath has a shower over.
Kitchen:
Cooker, Hob, Microwave, Fridge, Freezer, Dishwasher, Washing Machine, Iron. There is a fridge/freezer. We think we have provided everything you might need.
General:
House Linen. Cleaning is included, Towels for hire on request.
Woodburner in the lounge.
Dining:
Seating for 6. Dine either in the lounge area or [mainly] on the terrace.
Entertainment:
Terrestrial TV, Video, DVD, Radio, CD System. Lots of events take place in the region. Monflanquin holds a `mediaeval` weekend in August - knights in shinig armour!
Outside:
Communal Pool, Terrace, Garden, BBQ, Parking, Garden Furniture. Beautiful views from the terrace. Pool is shared with our other cottage [ref. FA1456] which is for two people. There are no restrictions on pool use.
Suitability:
Not Suitable For Children, Not Suitable For Wheelchairs, Suitable For Elderly, Sorry - No Pets Allowed, Sorry - No Smokers.
Very suitable for up to four adults. Everything on one level.
Local activities in and around Monflanquin, Aquitaine/Dordogne
The local economy is essentially agricultural, with farmers growing large quantities of maize and sunflowers. The climate also favours the growing of grapes, strawberries, melons, fruits, nuts and tomatoes. The gently rolling countryside is dotted with 13th Century villages and chateaux and Monflanquin produces its own ‘Caves des Sept Monts’ white, rose and red wines. Sunflowers add a magical feel to the whole of the Lot & Garonne region.
The Lot & Garonne, our department, is just south of the Dordogne and to the west of the Lot region. We are therefore, ideally situated for the exploration of all these river valleys, rich in history and having the most beautiful scenery.
Things to do and see: For those who like to explore, then day visits to Cahors, Bergerac, Issigeac, Monpazier, Domme, Les Eyzies and St Emilion are all possible. Our colourful local markets are always worth a visit. The area provides tennis, cycling, horse riding, golf [9 and 18 holes], canoeing, boat trips and bird watching on the river plus pedalos on a local lake. However, why not do what most of our visitors do - just flop around the pool, relax, and enjoy our local food and wine.
Local directions are forwarded when the balance has been received. We are very easy to find.
Rental rates for this cottage
Price Per Week
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18 Apr - 6 Jun 2009
£430.00
€541.80
$696.60
13 Jun - 11 Jul 2009
£535.00
€674.10
$866.70
18 Jul - 22 Aug 2009
£725.00
€913.50
$1174.50
29 Aug - 5 Sep 2009
£535.00
€674.10
$866.70
12 Sep - 10 Oct 2009
£430.00
€541.80
$696.60
Rental Notes: 1 We provide all linen, but not towels [although these can be hired for £10/15euros ]. 2 Bookings are normally from 4:00 pm on day one to 10:00 am on final day. 3. Deposit of 1/3 rental on booking, balance 6 weeks before tenancy. Cheques payable to P. Goodwin. 4. Pool is not guaranteed outside the dates shown. 5. We clean the properties at no extra charge as experience shows us that most of our guests are fair and reasonable in this respect. 6. Number of guests must not exceed quoted capacity, unless by previous arrangement. 7. Prices are per property, per week, and include gas and electricity costs. 8. We strongly advise our visitors to take out holiday cancellation insurance.
Guestbook
"We`ve travelled all over the world, but this is the 1st. time we have re-booked to come back next year!" - Keith and Jean Bradley.
"This was our first holiday in this part of France and we have had a fantastic time. The Cottage is beautiful and has everything you could possibly need, and is perfectly placed for exploring the region." - Becky Buttler
"The house is really lovely and very peaceful. We love the `cottagey` feel it has. The views from the terrace are wonderful, and we have spent many relaxing evenings watching the sun go down. " - Sandra and Tony Gasser
"This was my first visit to France, and I loved it all. Monflanquin is a beautiful, fascinating town; we all loved the place.The pool was such a luxury - we made use of it every day. " - Alethea Barlow, with Kevin, Alexandra and Anne.
"The Cottage is truly delightful - a real home from home in rural France.This is our first visit to this part of France but it will not be our last. Can`t remember ever experiencing such peace and tranquility.I`m sure we will be back." - Edith and Robert Rooney.
"Still not sure how many times this is - we think 7!! What we are sure of is that Monflanquin, and this particular part of it, is a very, very, very special place. Already thinking about our next visit." - Sue and Dave Law and Jenny and Ian Jackson.
Availability of The Cottage
This property is normally available
for rent between May
and October each year.
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Owner joined site on:
13 January 2003
Property listed since:
21 January 2003
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