Gite Gardes
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Gite Gardes is a recently renovated 3 bedroom stone barn with private heated pool set in 3 hectares with beautiful views across the valley to the medieval bastide village of Monflanquin (classified as l'un des plus beaux villages de France). A rural location but within easy access to local shops and services, this is the Ideal holiday base for families or a group of friends to explore the Dordogne, Lot, Garonne and Tarn valleys whatever the time of year.
The accommodation is all on one level and includes 2 king size bedrooms with shared en-suite walk-in (roll-in) shower room and one twin bedroom with wash basin. A double sofa bed is also available for additional guests. The separate family bathroom includes roll top bath with stunning views across the valley to Monflanquin. There is also an additional shower room.
Relax in the spacious and light open plan living area which comfortably accommodates up to 8 people, with sofas and an eight seater dining table. Facilities include UK and French HD TV, Bluray/DVD player, free WIFI access and ipod docking station and CD player.
The living area flows into the spacious and well equipped modern kitchen, with its own breakfast table. Facilities include cooker, microwave, kettle, toaster, coffee maker, dishwasher, washing machine and iron and ironing board.
Large patio doors lead out from the kitchen onto the private and secluded outdoor dining terrace and barbecue area set in a walled garden with ancient bread ovens. The stunning views across the wooded valley make this a wonderful space for relaxing with family and friends.
Three charming stone archways lead out to the private south facing sunbathing area with private heated pool (heated May to October) and games room. There is also a swing set for younger children as well as a badminton net and table football.
The games room also provides secure, lockable and dry storage for bicycles.
Wheelchair access: There is a small step to enter the property, but a ramp suitable for wheelchairs (including motorised) is provided. Inside, the gite is all on one level and the two king size rooms have 80 cm door access and plenty of free space around the beds. These bedrooms share a roll-in shower room (space in the shower area is 100cm x 120cm) and there is a raised toilet. We can provide a plastic seat for the shower if it is appropriate for you.
From the kitchen you can get to the outdoor terrace on one level and through to the pool area. The pool has steps down into the water.
The owners live on site in a separate building, but guests are welcome to explore the nine acres of land which is a mix of woodland, prairie and more formal gardens, for peaceful walks and wildlife spotting.
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Facilities
- Independent
- No smoking
- Local contact
- Safe for small children
- Dishwasher
- Washing machine
- Iron
- Fenced garden
- Cot
- High chair
- TV
- Internet
- Hair dryer
- Bath
- With swimming pool
- Heated pool
Availability of 'Gite Gardes'
Surroundings
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Within easy access to the Dordogne, Lot, Garonne and Tarn valleys, there is plenty to see and do whatever your interests and age and whatever the time of year.
Monflanquin is <5km away (50 minute countryside walk) and has all amenities including supermarket, boulangeries, weekly local produce market, restaurants, bars, pharmacy, doctors, banks and post office. The town of Villeneuve sur Lot is <20km away and has even more extensive amenities and shopping, including hyper-markets and a Michelin star restaurant.
You can explore numerous bastide villages (e.g. Monflanquin, Monpazier, Villereal), medieval towns (e.g. Penne d'Agenais, Pujols, Bergerac, Sarlat, Beynac, Domme), chateaux (e.g. Biron, Bonaguil, Gavaudun, Monbazillac, Beynac, Castelnaud, Bridoire), caves including those with prehistoric cave paintings and dwellings (e.g Lascaux, Font de Gaume, Roque St-Christopher, Pech-Merle) and gardens (e.g. Marqueyssac, Limeuil, Eyrignac).
- Rural
- Hilly
- Meadows and woodland
- In or near a village
Reviews
Piens - Van Den Bossche from Merelbeke,
Hele mooie gite. Alles is aanwezig en zeer rustig gelegen. Vriendelijke eigenaars. Kortom, wij hebben genoten van de eerste dag t/m de laatste dag. Zeker voor herhaling vatbaar!
Irene van Meer from s Hertogenbosch,
Heerlijke week gehad, het weer speelde niet helemaal mee, maar héle mooie wandelingen in de buurt gemaakt, leuke stadjes bezocht, oa Monflanquin op 5 km afstand, zeer levendig stadje. De eigenaren waren uiterst vriendelijk en hadden goeie tips voor de omgeving. Het huis was meer dan prima, met heerlijke tuin en dito zwembad! Voor herhaling vatbaar! Ik miste alleen de horren in de slaapkamers, voor de rest helemaal top!
Koen Dewaele from Nazareth,
Heel mooie en rustige gîte. Sober ingericht, maar alles is aanwezig. De vriendelijke eigenaars zijn vlakbij, maar zijn zeer discreet zodat volledige privacy gegarandeerd is.
Restaurants, food & wine
There are several restaurants in Monflanquin serving traditional French, Italian and Lebanese cuisines. There are also three Michelin star restaurants within 45 minutes drive of the property.
In July and August many local villages in the area, including Monflanquin have weekly night markets where you can enjoy local food and wine sat at communal tables in the village square listening to music and other entertainment. A great opportunity to become immersed in local village life.
The area has many producers of regional specialities (e.g. duck, prunes, honey, walnuts, truffles).
Visitors interested in wine can visit and taste wine at the chateaux of the nearby vineyards of the Cahors, Bergerac and Bordeaux regions.
Activities
Lot-et-Garonne has beautiful countryside for walking and there are over 300 well mapped and maintained circular walks for all abilities to download free from the tourism website. Ask the owners for advice and to print maps for a small charge.
Cycling: we have secure, lockable and dry storage facilities for bicycles. There are bike supply and repair shops in Villeneuve sur Lot. Alternatively you can hire bikes locally in Monflanquin. The Lot-et-Garonne tourism website has around 30 well mapped cycling routes to choose from, as well as the Lot Valley cycle route.
Alternatively you can enjoy activities such as swimming in local lakes and rivers, fishing, boat trips, horse riding, quad biking, sky parks, animal parks, tennis, golf etc.
There are numerous canoe rental companies in the area for canoeing on the Dordogne, Lot and Vezere rivers.
- Bicycle
- Near hiking trails
- Near ATB trails
- Near riding
- Water sports
- Flying and gliding
Further remarks
Check-in is Saturday from 1500, check-out is Saturday by 1000.
Additional price info and offers
There is a €300 refundable damage deposit for the property, this will be taken on payment of the final balance for the booking.
Taxe de Sejour (Stay Tax) of 0.85€ per adult per night will be charged on booking through the website. Please be accurate in stating how many adults (18+) and children are in your group.
During Mid and Low season we offer lower rates for couples, please ask for details.
Price includes
Cleaning fee, Towels, Bed linen
Price exclusive
- Safety deposit € 300.00