Lou Calvel - Lot

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Lou Calvel

Area: Lot, Les Arques Bedrooms: 2 Sleeps: 5

Impressive Country House with Private Pool set in a Private Woodland in the Picturesque Lot Region!

A haven of tranquillity, Lou Calvel sits within private woodland in the picturesque Lot region of South West France where the densely forested landscape teems with a rich diversity of flora and fauna. Hedgerows of bluebells, posies and colourful orchids provide both walkers and keen photographers with much to admire while local market stalls always offer a wealth of freshly harvested, seasonal produce including asparagus, herbs and a wide variety of wild mushrooms.

In creating this impressive country house every attention has been given to ensure the honey-coloured local stone of the façade sympathetically combines with the individually chosen, reclaimed materials decorating the interior.

Heavy wooden doors, beamed ceilings, an imposing fireplace and a reclaimed stone basin set into the wall of the living area are all eye-catching features while the bespoke, open-tread staircase to one side is virtually a work of art. Modern day appliances and a natural air-cooling system bring the house seamlessly into the twenty-first century and further enhance a property that is contemporary yet at the same time totally at home within its pastoral landscape.

Outside, surrounded by lawn, the larger than average private pool enjoys a particularly sunny position and a fine, covered terrace nearby provides shady refuge for the hotter parts of the day.

Home to a variety of shops, restaurants and bars the village of Cazals lies just 6km away while, a little further afield, the large town of Cahors (30km) is particularly well known for its production of full-bodied red wines. Various walking trails and cycling routes snake through the surrounding countryside and you are just minutes away from the boundaries of the equally beautiful Dordogne region whose dramatic limestone gorges and imposing châteaux are a must on any itinerary.

Double beds in both bedrooms can be separated to make twin beds - please advise at time of booking.
Please note that there is a local tourist tax to pay: £0.50 per night for guests aged 18 and over.

Facilities

Barbecue

Bed Linen Included

CD - Player

Car Necessary

DVD Player

Dining Area

Dishwasher

Electric Kettle

Equipped Kitchen

FREE WiFi

Fireplace

Flatscreen TV

Floor heating

Fridge Freezer

Garden (private)

Gas stove

Great for Families

High Chair

Internet Wifi (free)

Kitchenware

Lounge

Microwave

Outdoor Furniture

Outdoor Shower

Oven

Parking Private

Pets Not Allowed

Sunbeds

Swimming Pool (Private)

Table Football

Table Tennis

Terrace

Toaster

Towels Included

Travel Crib

Washing Machine

Water Sports Nearby

iPod docking system

Near the Beach/Ocean

Cot / Crib (free)

Communal Tennis Court

Hairdryer

Heating

Mosquito net

Non-smoking

Coffee Maker

Ground Floor Bedroom

Kitchen

Iron & Board

Kettle

Garden

Games Room

Facilities

Barbecue

Bed Linen Included

CD - Player

Car Necessary

DVD Player

Dining Area

Dishwasher

Electric Kettle

Equipped Kitchen

FREE WiFi

Fireplace

Flatscreen TV

Floor heating

Fridge Freezer

Garden (private)

Gas stove

Great for Families

High Chair

Internet Wifi (free)

Kitchenware

Lounge

Microwave

Outdoor Furniture

Outdoor Shower

Oven

Parking Private

Pets Not Allowed

Sunbeds

Swimming Pool (Private)

Table Football

Table Tennis

Terrace

Toaster

Towels Included

Travel Crib

Washing Machine

Water Sports Nearby

iPod docking system

Near the Beach/Ocean

Cot / Crib (free)

Communal Tennis Court

Hairdryer

Heating

Mosquito net

Non-smoking

Coffee Maker

Ground Floor Bedroom

Kitchen

Iron & Board

Kettle

Garden

Games Room

Bedrooms & Bathrooms

Ground Floor:
Bedroom: 1 double bed, 1 single bed, en-suite bathroom (bath and separate shower)
Cloakroom (w/c)

First Floor:
Bedroom: 1 double bed, en-suite shower room

• The beds in both bedrooms can be separated to make twin beds - please advise at time of booking •

Bedroom 1

Double

Single

Bedroom 2

Double

Layout & Floorplan

Ground Floor: Open plan living/dining room (TV, DVD, CD, iPod dock, fireplace) with French doors to dining terrace. Kitchen (oven, microwave, dishwasher). Cloakroom. Bedroom with double bed and single bed and en suite bathroom (separate shower). Utility room (washing machine). WiFi. Underfloor heating throughout the house (payable locally).
First Floor: Double bedroom with en suite shower room.
Outside: Barbecue. Covered terrace. Table tennis & table football. Private parking. Pool shower.
Private swimming pool (10m x 5m) with corner Roman steps.

Exterior

Pool Info
Size: 10m x 5m

Sports & Activities

There is a long list of things to do near to Lou Calvel: you can walk the signposted lanes around the house, go horse riding, fishing or play a round of golf at the 9-hole golf course near Saint-Martin-le-Redon. For the more adventurous there is paragliding at Douelle, tree climbing at Cap-Nature Cahors, canoing on the Dordogne and balloon flights at Carnac-Rouffiac.
Canoeing & Kayaking - On the Lot, there are a number of companies that organise these activities in St Cirq Lapopie (River Lot), Cabrerets and Bouziès (River Célé).
Walking - There is a 3.5 km family friendly route from the village of Les Arques allowing walkers to discover the scenery and the wildlife of the marshes via a raised trail.
Visit the Caves - Nearby, the Grottes de Cougnac and its prehistorical paintings, near Gourdon. Further afield, the Gouffre de Padirac and its underground river, or a 1.6 km trip on a little train through the Grottes de Lacave.

Notes & Extras

Included in the rates:
Bed linen and towels are provided and laundered weekly (normally one bath towel and one hand towel per person).
Wi-Fi is broadband via satellite with a 1GB allowance per day.
1 x Cot/Crib and High Chair on personal request.

Optional Extras - Payable Locally
Underfloor heating throughout the house.

Not included in the price:
• This rental is subject to a 6.25 € per person Villa Damage Waiver Insurance. This replaces a security deposit and is collected before arrival by credit card.
• Tourist Tax at 0.60 € per night for all guests aged 18 and over.
Collected before arrival by credit card.

Check-in / Check-out Times: Check-in 4.00pm, Check-out 10.00am