House with 5 Bedrooms, Sleeps 12, Garden, Swimming Pool
“La Grancho” – perfect for a relaxing holiday – set in 7 acres of grounds. The house has been completely renovated, retaining exposed stonework and original timbers wherever possible. Its slightly elevated position offers lovely views of the surrounding countryside and the tiny rural hamlet of Estanels below.
Estanels is about 1 km from the nearest village of Lherm and approximately 25 kms North West of Cahors. The countryside is a haven for wildlife, birds and butterflies. Deer can often be seen grazing in the fields close to the house. In spring and early summer these fields are carpeted in wild flowers including many species of orchids. The area is totally unspoilt and uncommercialised. There is very little traffic, even in the height of the summer. The network of quiet country lanes is ideal for walking or cycling.
La Grancho is a substantial house, decorated, furnished and equipped to the highest standards to provide comfortable accommodation for up to 12 people. The main entrance is reached from a covered south facing veranda leading through to a large hallway. The spacious lounge has comfortable seating, TV, video recorder, DVD, radio/cassette/CD player together with a small library of books. The large separate dining room seats up to 12 people around a huge farmhouse table. The kitchen is fitted with modern appliances and cupboards. Thick stone walls and tiled floors keep the interior cool during the hot summers. Generous room sizes add to the overall impression of light and space.
An open plan wooden staircase leads to the first floor. There are five bedrooms (two with double beds and en suite shower rooms, two each with two single beds and a fifth, family room with 2 single beds plus bunk beds). Two cots, a highchair and stair gate are also available. There are four bath/shower rooms and five toilets in total. All bedrooms have hanging and storage space, are carpeted and have curtains. The bath/shower rooms have tiled floors and modern sanitary fittings and plumbing. All have shaver/power points and mirrors.
There is a private, floodlit swimming pool (10m x 5m with roman steps). The purification/filtration system uses salt instead of chlorine so will not sting eyes or cause skin irritation. There are paved areas for sunbathing around the pool, shady areas for relaxing, a barbecue, terraces for outside eating, table tennis area and private parking for several cars.
Facilities for this holiday house in Cahors, Midi-Pyrenees
Property
Type:
House
Nearest Airport:
Bergerac - 80 kms
Nearest Bar/Pub:
Lherm - 1 kms
Nearest Restaurant:
La Mouline - 1 kms
Location Type:
Quiet, Rural/Village
Bedrooms:
2 Double Bedrooms, 2 Twin Bedrooms, 1 Family Bedroom. Both double bedrooms have ensuite shower rooms. Family room has twin beds plus bunk beds. There are 2 cots. All bedrooms have hanging and storage space, and retain timber and stone features.
Bathrooms:
1 Bathroom, 3 Showers, 1 Separate WC. All shower/bath rooms have toilets (plus downstairs cloakroom). All have tiled floors, modern sanitary fittings and plumbing, shaver/power points and mirrors.
Kitchen:
Cooker, Hob, Fridge, Freezer, Dishwasher, Washing Machine, Iron. The kitchen is generously proportioned and fitted with modern appliances and cupboards. There are plenty of tiled worksurfaces. Well equipped with ample pots and pans, crockery etc. for 12 people.
General:
There is a wood burning stove (logs supplied) plus electric radiators throughout the house.
Dining:
The spacious, light dining room has seating for 12 around a huge farmhouse table. There is also an outside table and chairs for 12.
Entertainment:
Terrestrial TV, Video, DVD, Radio, CD System, Board Games, Table Tennis. Small library of books. Lots of tourist information and maps including many circular walks.
Outside:
Private Pool, Terrace, Garden, BBQ, Parking, Garden Furniture. There are 7 acres of grounds so space is not a problem. Ample outside furniture, tables and chairs, sun loungers and parasols. Shady areas to relax.
Suitability:
Children Welcome, Sorry - No Pets Allowed.
Local activities in and around Cahors, Midi-Pyrenees
Lherm is a small but very picturesque village. It has a bar/tabac, which sells bread. The nearest town is Prayssac, which is about ten minutes by car. It has two supermarkets, many small shops, butchers, bakers etc., banks, restaurants, bars and a cinema. There is a very popular and colourful market every Friday morning.
During the summer months there are many outdoor activities. Almost every village (including Lherm) has at least one fete or festival. There are outside meals with dancing, candlelit processions and firework displays on the banks of the River Lot.
The area is rich in history with plenty to see and do. Picturesque villages and Romanesque churches abound. The historic city of Cahors, with the narrow streets of its medieval quarter, built within a loop of the River Lot, is about 25 kms to the southeast. Spanning the river is the famous 14th century fortified Pont Valentre. The cathedral was built in the 11th century and has magnificent Gothic cloisters. The popular tourist sights of Chateau Bonaguil, St. Cirq Lapopie, Rocamadour and the pre-historic caves of Pech Merle are an easy drive away.
The nearby villages of Catus, Cazals and Frayssinet le Gelat have lakes offering swimming, pedaloes, bicycle hire etc. The River Lot, at Castelfranc, is ten minutes by car. Canoeing is available on both the Lot and Dordogne Rivers. There are numerous tennis courts nearby, the nearest at Goujounac - 3 kms.
There are many excellent restaurants. Regional specialities include duck, foie gras, cepes and truffles. The Cahors wine is excellent and there are numerous vineyards offering tastings.
Golf
Golf is becoming much more popular in France and there are 3 golf courses within about an hours drive - Golf des Roucous (9 holes), 5km from Castlenau-Montratier, Golf de Montal (9 holes), Saint-Cere and Souillac Country Club (18 holes).
The historic city of Cahors is 25kms to the south east built within a loop of the River Lot. Visit the famous fortified Pont Valentre, Saint Stephen's Cathedral and Gothic cloisters.
The cave contains 1,200 metres of galleries on several levels, as well as stalagmites and stalactites, there are hundreds of cave drawings, painted or engraved on its walls by prehistoric artists. Find out more.
The tour of the caves at Padirac includes a boat trip on an underground river and continues on foot to the hall of the Great Dome, whose ceiling rises to nearly 91 metres.
About half an hours drive south of Cahors. The town was founded in the 12th Century. Visit the Pont-Vieux, the towns busy central market square and the Ingres Museum.
Visit Toulouse for a day - take the train from Cahors. "La Ville en rose" - one of France's most beautiful towns with weathered pink and ocre brick buildings.
Estanels is 25 kms North West of Cahors, 20 kms west of the A20 via the D13 and D172. Detailed directions will be provided.
Rental rates for this house
Price Per Week
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13 Sep - 20 Dec 2008
£600.00
€660.00
$900.00
20 Dec - 3 Jan 2009
£800.00
€880.00
$1200.00
3 Jan - 2 May 2009
£600.00
€660.00
$900.00
2 May - 13 Jun 2009
£750.00
€825.00
$1125.00
13 Jun - 27 Jun 2009
£1000.00
€1100.00
$1500.00
27 Jun - 11 Jul 2009
£1250.00
€1375.00
$1875.00
11 Jul - 25 Jul 2009
£1500.00
€1650.00
$2250.00
25 Jul - 29 Aug 2009
£1800.00
€1980.00
$2700.00
29 Aug - 12 Sep 2009
£900.00
€990.00
$1350.00
12 Sep - 19 Dec 2009
£600.00
€660.00
$900.00
19 Dec - 2 Jan 2010
£800.00
€880.00
$1200.00
Rental Notes: Bookings are from Saturday 4 pm to Saturday 10 am. A 25% deposit is payable at the time of booking - the balance payable 8 weeks before the start of your holiday together with a £200 refundable security deposit. Swimming pool towels are provided. Sheets and towels can be supplied at a cost of 11€ per person. The price is fully inclusive except if you are here in the winter when electricity for heating is charged as an extra.
Guestbook
"One word – Brilliant (but it should be underlined, highlighted and in capitals!)" - Claire and Andrew
"Over the years we have stayed in many properties in France but “La Grancho” is in a class of its own – as near perfect as you can get. " - Nigel and Yvonne
"What a beautiful house in an even more beautiful setting.... ... The house is beautifully appointed with all the little details and thoughtfulness that one would wish to find in ones own home (but doesn’t)…….. " - Mary C
"Absolutely fantastic house! Exceeded all our expectations – especially the pool.
Beautiful surroundings, wonderful views to wake up to every morning. Great to let the children explore without worrying.
" - Barry C and family
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