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Property #0153 - South West France - Cottage for 2- 4, France
In a medieval village with one of the most beautiful markets in France
2 bedrooms, 1 bathroom, sleeps 4
6 - 10 credits
7 day minimum stay

Available from 3 Apr 10 to 10 Apr 10 for 7 credits

Flexibility according to availability until 1 May 2010

offer book this prime time and get 50% of the credits back when you travel

please note that any flexibility indicated for these dates is not guaranteed.

Vacation home exchange in France The Lot - nr CahorsHoliday home exchange in France The Lot - villa

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This Australian artist's holiday cottage in France is built in a traditional French style with blue shutters and tiled floors, and has all modern conveniences and a fully equipped kitchen for self-catering. It is very well furnished and set in a large garden setting. The shutters keep out the summer heat and you can park your car inside the property. The holiday rental is double-glazed and well heated for a winter exchange to France also.

There are two bedrooms; one with a king size bed and the other with a king size bed or two singles, ideal for up to 4 adults. Naturally all linen is supplied. The beds are supportive quality models.

There is plenty of outdoor furniture; table and chairs with parasol and sunloungers at the holiday house.

The large dining area has a refectory table that seats 6 while the sitting area is furnished with a leather couch and linen covered chairs. there is a small library of English books and the house is equipped with wireless high speed interent access for your laptop. The bathroom has a shower over the hot tub, basin, toilet and bidet. There are French doors leading outside the accommodation to the terrace and the garden, from the kitchen and the living room. In the living room there is a cassette-player and selection of music tapes. In the kitchen of the gite there is a washing machine.

The cottage accommodation is on the edge of the village in a quiet location but still very close to all "commerces" . You can unwind, but you will have all the life of a thriving French village close at hand. During the summer why not enjoy the wine this region has to offer outside on the terrace of the gite or under the trees in an idyllic garden setting - looking out at an 12th Century illuminated Tower?

Go to the Sunday market (and Thursday in summer) in our village and discover what food used to taste like. This region is famous for its food - foie gras, melons, cherries, Rocamadour goats cheese, Roquefort and has the highest per capita incidence of Michelin starred restaurants in the France.

Just a short walk away from the holiday cottage is the local supermarket which although small, is excellent. In the centre of the village less than a kilometre away from the vacation rental are three bakeries, an English bookshop, newsagents (with foreign language newspapers), post office, pharmacy, internet cafe, banks, 2 charcuteries/boucheries (delicatessen and butchers) a wine cellar, 4 cafes and several other shops. These and the market are open all year.

Train to Cahors from Paris (5 hours) 28km

Air or train into Toulouse (100km)

Car hire in Cahors or Toulouse.

Pick up from Cahors can be arranged.

Car necessary: no; Car useful: yes.

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International home exchange in France The Lot - South West France - Cottage for 2- 4
Local Activities
Sports :
Swimming (5 minute walk)
Horse Riding (10 minute drive)
Fishing (5 minute walk)
Golf (30 minute drive)
Tennis (5 minute walk)
Hiking / Walking (2 minute walk)
Other :
Shops (10 minute walk)
Restaurants (15 minute walk)
Culture (15 minute walk)
Facilities
Bedrooms :
Bedroom 1 - 1 king double
Bedroom 2 - or 2 singles, 1 king double
sleeps a maximum of 4

Bedroom notes : Can be arranged either as 2 king beds or one king and two singles.

Bathrooms :
Bathroom 1 - bidet, toilet, bath with overhead shower
General :
central heating
fireplace
telephone
internet access
linen
towels
Hair dryer
Wireless broadband
Kitchen :
oven
hob / stove
washing machine
fridge
microwave
toaster
iron & ironing board
condiments/essentials
Cookware & Utensils
Entertainment :
tv
Cable / Satelite TV
External :
parking
Garden / Yard
balcony/terrace
outdoor grill
Outdoor furniture

Other notes : Radio and cassette player with variety of music cassettes. Small library of English language books for all tastes.

Vacation Theme
: Historic, Romantic.
Suitability and Special Instructions
: No Smoking Inside, No Infants, No Pets, No Wheelchair Access.
Credits
: 6 - 10 credits.

High season is May through October. Shoulder is generally April and November. Apart from Xmas and Easter the rest of the time - December through February - is low season. There is also an adjoining apartment for a couple that is sometimes available instead.

Please note that this does not include final cleaning.