Moulin du Piton - 15th century stone Water Mill with pool
Chateau/Castle with 6 Bedrooms, Sleeps 12, Garden, Swimming Pool
Only 15km from the Roman market town of Cahors, this restored water mill offers a relaxing and idyllic setting. Surrounded by meadows and woodlands, it is located on a tributary of the River Vert, flowing into the River Lot. The grounds include 22 acres of landscaped gardens, a small stream, terraces and a 12x6m swimming pool. The 15th century stone Water Mill has been tastefully restored and furnished whilst losing none of its original character.
The Moulin du Piton has 6 double bedrooms and sleeps 12 easily. There are two additional adult beds to sleep 14 and more beds are in storage in the house (plus one cot), if required. It is the perfect property for house parties and celebrations.
The Moulin du Piton is easily accessible from Toulouse (75 mins) and Bergerac airport (90 mins). Brive airport is also soon to open, which will be even closer. The local village of Catus provides all amenities required for daily living (plus the tourism office).
The Moulin du Piton will comfortably sleep 12. It has a large log fire and central heating, which makes it ideal for the winter period and is perfect for Christmas or New Year breaks.
On the ground floor the entrance hall leads into large open plan dining and living room, separated from the kitchen by a stone fireplace. A large oak table is the focal point of the room, surrounded by authentic stone walls, beams and furnishings. French doors open out onto a south-facing terrace. The kitchen contains all the mod cons as well as Villeroy and Boch china, cutlery and glassware. A cloakroom is also on ground floor along with as well as a telephone and a CD and tape player.
A beautiful open plan staircase with rope handrails leads to the first floor galleried sitting room. The sitting area has comfy sofa and armchairs (plus TV with European satellite channels, DVD, video and VHS collection). There is also a library (with French doors leading out to the covered balcony overlooking the old mill patio), 2 double bedrooms and a shower room.
The first floor opens up to another staircase with access to large landing and the rest of the accommodation. On the second floor there are 3 bedrooms on one side of the house (2 twin bedded rooms and 1 double bed). The double bedroom also has an extra adult bed if needed. All rooms are nicely furnished with great views of the gardens. There is a large bathroom and a separate shower room.
A final large double bedroom sits at the top of the tower with an extra adult bed and sofa.
Outside the south facing terrace is equipped with large teak table and chairs. There is also a selection of garden furniture for use on the terraces and around the private swimming pool (which has underwater floodlighting) plus a large stone barbecue. The generous gardens mean there is plenty of space for games and perfect for children. There is a bridge over the stream within the gardens and more bridges over the River Vert in the meadows.
Facilities for this holiday chateau/castle in Cahors, Midi-Pyrenees
Real Fire, Central Heating, Telephone, House Linen, Towels Provided, Internet Access.
Entertainment:
Satellite TV, Video, DVD, Radio, CD System, Board Games.
Outside:
Private Pool, Terrace, Garden, BBQ, Parking, Balcony, Garden Furniture.
Suitability:
Children Welcome, Suitable For Elderly.
Local activities in and around Cahors, Midi-Pyrenees
The closest airports to Moulin du Piton are Toulouse (130km) and Bergerac (95km). Local amenities are in Catus (3.5km) and include cash point, newsagent, supermarket, greengrocers, butchers, boulangerie and tourist office. There is also an open-air market here every Tuesday. Cahors (15km) offers a larger choice of shops and supermarkets.
There is a large choice of good restaurants nearby (see the house book for details).
Local activities include walking/cycling (range of books of walks in the house and more extensive range at the local tourist office), several golf courses in the region, boating on the river Lot and the nearby villages that host weekend summer fetes. The Tour de France even passes through this region if you’re here at the right time.
Catus (3.5km) has a lake which offers water sports, boating, tennis courts and the restaurant ‘St Denis Catus’. Cahors is a beautiful Roman town surrounded by the River Lot with good shopping, restaurants and twice weekly markets. Explore the ancient streets and old buildings and take advantage of the numerous sightseeing opportunities (Pont Valentre, Resistance Museum and the cathedral). Cahors vineyards also come recommended for wine tasting. Visit Chateau Caix – Danish Royal family or La Grezzette-Cartier family among others. Sarlat in the Dordogne (40km) is an ancient market town full of artists and cafes. Cordes en ciel (80km) is a hilltop village with chic boutiques and Arts & Crafts shops.
Rental rates for this chateau/castle
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Low Season Rate From:
£1150.00
€1449.00
$1863.00
High Season Rate From:
£3400.00
€4284.00
$5508.00
Rental Notes: - Security deposit: £600. This is paid prior to arrival and will be refunded in full after departure subject to damage inspection. - Linen & Towels: All linen and bath towels are included in the rental price. Please bring your own pool towels. - Energy Costs: Water heating and the use of electricity are included in the rental price. Central Heating when required is charged at cost. Logs may be provided and charged per cubic metre. - End of stay cleaning: Included, though it is expected that the house should be left in a clean and tidy state on your departure. There is no house collection of refuse in France. All waste and rubbish must be taken to the nearest public bin. - Arrival time: 4pm onwards. - Departure time: 10 am. The cleaning team will arrive from 8.30am. - Pets: No pets allowed. - Smoking: Smoking is not encouraged in the property and not permitted upstairs or in the bedrooms. - Candles: No candles are to be taken upstairs.
Availability of Moulin du Piton
This property is normally available
for rent between January
and December each year.
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Owner joined site on:
15 May 2008
Property listed since:
10 July 2008
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France
Marne
Stunning chateau with tennis court and river
Ref:
FM31357
