Property Details

Set among fields and wooded hillsides between the river Lot and the smaller river Célé, 'Les Pégouriés' offers comfortable accommodation and a tranquil setting for holidays in what remains one of the most unspoilt and fascinating areas of France.

"Les Pégouriés� is situated up a short track off a minor road, undisturbed by immediate neighbours or traffic noise and surrounded by open fields, woods and hillsides. It was an abandoned farm, dating back to the end of the 18th century. We now live in the farmhouse, whilst the two large barns have been carefully converted and decorated to provide three self-catering gîtes with privacy, comfort and character.#

Each of our gîtes faces a different direction and is completely self-contained. All three are carpeted throughout with sisal matting or tiled, with rugs, and are simply decorated and well furnished. Each bathroom has a loo, shower and washbasin. Kitchen areas are all well-equipped, and each has a full-size cooker and fridge. Each gîte has a grassed or paved area immediately outside together with barbecue and garden furniture for outdoor eating, and there are pleasant garden areas close by for your use.

Occupying the whole upper floor of the larger barn, Gite One will sleep 6, with room for two more on the sofa bed in the living area.

The living area and master bedroom of this spacious gîte both retain their original timbers and magnificent roof space.There are three bedrooms, one double-bedded and two with twin or single beds, with a spacious living and eating area including a comfortable double sofa bed. Kitchen facilities include a dishwasher and microwave. In addition, there’s also a video player (with an assortment of videos available) and CD/cassette stereo.The glazed oak door opens on to a grassed area adjoining a raised grass terrace with plum and fig trees. Beside the gîte runs a large stone terrace, bordered by flowers and shrubs and overlooking the pool. Families and groups of friends can eat, sunbathe, splash in the pool or play table-tennis here in peace and seclusion. The terrace overlooks fields and woods to the north, while the gîte's dormer windows to the south have very pleasant views of gardens and fields. For year-round comfort, there's a large wood-burning stove, together with portable gas and electric heaters.

Gite One has its own pool, exclusively for your use. Set in a large sun terrace planted around the edges with lavender and shrubs, the circular pool is 7.5 metres diameter.

Local Area Details

The Lot Valley is deep in the heart of rural France - 'la France profonde'. There is something for everyone here -­ beautiful countryside, abundant wildlife, a wealth of history and rural tradition and, of course, excellent food and wines. The whole area is captivating, and there are endless opportunities for discovery and delight, both locally and further afield. Figeac, less than half an hour's drive away, is an old and interesting market town, with medieval streets and squares and many well-restored buildings, but is not thronged with tourists. It has a good hypermarket nearby, as does the town of Villefranche de Rouergue. A little further than Figeac, Villefranche has perhaps the best of all the local markets everyThursday morning.

A ten-minute drive down the hill from 'Les Pégouriés' takes you to Cajarc, a small town on the river Lot with a pleasant, relaxed atmosphere, offering a variety of local shops, restaurants and other facilities. It has a good municipal swimming pool ­ including a toddlers' pool ­ and a pretty waterfront for strolling, dining, or taking river boat trips.

You will find plenty to do and see here. 'Les Pégouriés' is an ideal base from which to explore the Lot and Célé valleys, where the rivers cut deep into the limestone, creating beautiful and dramatic scenery. Villages cling to the cliffs, and traditional farms still flourish, with their fields of tobacco, maize and sunflowers. The history and way of life of former generations are evident in all you see, from the cave paintings of Peche Merle, the nearby picturesque village of St Cirq-la-Popie, the chateaux and the ancient places of worship, to the simple hamlets and villages, the rolling cultivated land and the wild landscapes beyond.

Additional Information

This property caters for disabled people

Property Features

* Has a Pool
* Children are allowed

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