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Overview

Fabulous stone cottage

This beautifully renovated, detached stone farmhouse with pigeonnier is at the end of a quiet lane in a tiny hamlet, with panoramic views extending 30km over the surrounding countryside. Amidst vineyards and oak woodland people who are seeking absolute calm and serenity will find a haven of peace here. A stone gateway leads into a gravelled, enclosed courtyard shaded by fig and olive trees : large enough for the secure parking of 6 cars. On the left is a traditional stone bread oven and ahead stone steps leading to the front door. The farmhouse is furnished with traditional French antiques to create a home of great style and comfort, full of natural light. The kitchen is modern and well equipped with dishwasher, washing machine and microwave. There is sleeping capacity for 11 (+ a cot ) in 5 spacious bedrooms with en-suite facilities. There are two satellite TVs, dvd, iPod dock and Wi-fi. Covered terraces run along the front and rear of the property and there is a large enclosed patio with a stone floor and table-tennis table which leads directly to the recently converted barn that houses 2 of the bedrooms. There is quality garden furniture suitable for al fresco dining and a barbeque. The salt-water swimming pool (10m x 5m, depth 1m to 2.2m), surrounded by a sun terrace is fenced and private. The spacious lawned gardens have fabulous views and are luxuriant with lavender, roses, olive and fruit trees which provide shade and privacy. It also has two acres of wild flower meadow. Tennis courts and bicycle hire 3km. Golf 30km Excellent cycling and hiking on marked trails in the area. Superbly situated between the Dordogne and Lot Valleys with all their attractions - châteaux, prehistoric sites, vineyards, delightful golden-stone villages and water pursuits such as canoeing, kayaking and fishing. Try many of the gastronomic delights this region offers - foie gras, duck and aromatic cheeses in the many highly reputed restaurants within easy reach. 4km from Cazals (shops, supermarket, restaurants, tennis, market, swimming lake with sandy beach), 17km from Domme (Medieval walled city), 20km from Castelnaud (12th century castle), 30km from Cahors,and 38 km from Sarlat.