L'Ancienne Auberge 5 bed farmhouse with pool for rent in Lot, France
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This 5 bed farmhouse for rent in the beautiful Lot region of South West France comes with a private heated pool, large garden and plenty of parking. This holiday property can sleep up to 12 guests in 5 large bedrooms and features a beautiful lounge with stone fireplace, modernised kitchen and an air conditioned studio for Yoga/Art work.
This old stone farmhouse is located just 10 minutes from the beautiful medieval village of Rocamadour, one of the most visited sites in France. In 30 minutes you can reach the magnificent valleys of the Dordogne, Lot and Célé and visit some of the most beautiful villages in France, such as Loubressac, Carennac, Saint-Céré, Autoire and many others.
The farmhouse was thought to have been used by the French Resistance during the Second World War and when the Owners first accessed the house, they discovered a makeshift table made from an old door resting on grenade boxes in one of the rooms.
About the Property
5 bed farmhouse with pool for rent in Lot France - facilities
The house is located in a very rural location, with fields on 3 sides. Inside, the farmhouse contains many period features such as original oak beams, exposed stone walls and original fireplaces. The farmhouse has also been updated with modern appliances and fittings.
Living rooms
- The large lounge has a wood-burning stove in a feature traditional fireplace.
- The lounge contains an old bar, a piano and a solid wooden floor. There is a leather sofa and a number of antique armchairs.
- The dining room contains a large round table, which can easily accommodate 10 guests.
- There is a small snug in the dining room which has 2 comfy armchairs in front of a second wood-burning stove
Kitchen
In a beautiful contrast to the old character of the lounge, the farmhouse contains a sleek modern kitchen, with period touches such as the old tomette floor tiles used as a design feature on the walls.
- The kitchen is fully-fitted with 2 electric ovens, a 5-ring gas stove, large fridge, cafetière, toaster, dishwasher, and microwave. There are plenty of cooking utensils, plates and cutlery.
- There is a view through from the kitchen to the dining room.
- Next to the kitchen there is a utility room which includes a washing machine, tumble dryer, and drying area.
Bedrooms & Bathrooms
The farmhouse has 5 bedrooms. Four of the bedrooms contain double beds, the 5th bedroom is a triple room with 3 single beds.
- Bedroom 1 - is located on the ground floor and comes with a double bed and en-suite bathroom
- Bedroom 2 - is on the first floor there is a super King-size bedroom with en-suite shower and bath.
- Bedroom 3 - also on the first floor there is a second double bedroom with small en-suite bathroom.
- Bedroom 4 - is located on the top floor and comes with a double bed and an en-suite bathroom (containing a small corner sit-up bath and basin)
- Bedroom 5 - is a large space which is useful for occasional guests or as a children's bedroom. It comes with 2 single beds plus a divan (which can serve as a double bed or 2 singles). This bedroom has a small en-suite shower room.
Outside
- In the garden there is a dining area under an ancient walnut tree, a ping-pong table, barbecue, and pool.
- The heated outdoor pool is open from May to September only. It is protected by an electric cover. There is no fence around the pool. Please note that children must be closely supervised at all times near the pool.
L'Ancienne Auberge farmhouse with pool for rent in Lot, France - prices
The prices include the linen, towels and end of stay cleaning. The swimming pool can be heated during May-June and September.
L'Ancienne Auberge 5 bed farmhouse with pool for rent in Lot, France - Our opinion
Set in a stunning part of France, this beautiful old stone farmhouse in the Lot department is just 10 minutes from Rocamadour and a short drive to the Dordogne valley and some of the prettiest villages in France (like Loubressac, Carennac, Saint-Céré and Autoire). The farmhouse is excellent accommodation for a family group or a couple who expect frequent guests. The nearby town of Gramat contains a small supermarket, shops, an hospital clinic, an upmarket hotel and a train station.
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The farmhouse was thought to have been used by the French Resistance during the Second World War and when the Owners first accessed the house, they discovered a makeshift table made from an old door resting on grenade boxes in one of the rooms.
In 1986, the Owners turned the farmhouse into a popular Inn and it quickly gained a reputation amongst the local population for excellent food in a convivial atmosphere.
The Lot department is located in the North-West of the Occitanie region. The Lot borders Dordogne to the North and is 1hour 30 mins north of Toulouse and 2 hours 30 mins East of Bordeaux.
This part of France is known as Quercy, which was an ancient French province up until the French revolution. The countryside is pretty spectacular, with deep gorges, stunning villages and pre-historic caves. The capital of the Lot is Cahors, a pretty town of about 20,000 people, built on a big bend of the River Lot.
The central part of the Lot department is taken up by the Regional Natural Park of the Causses de Quercy. This area of outstanding natural beauty, contains many deep caves (such as Gouffre de Padirac), gorges, rivers and a limestone plateau. It is also popular with astronomers and star-gazers on account of its incredibly clear night skies (the so-called Quercy Black Triangle).
The nearby town of Gramat is a pretty place and contains a small supermarket, shops, an hospital clinic, an upmarket hotel and a train station.
Other transport
There is a local train station in Gramat, with services to Brive-la-Gaillarde and Toulouse (via Capdenac).
Airports
The nearest airports are located at Bergerac (1 hour 50 mins) and Toulouse (2 hours 20 mins).
Directions
The farmhouse is located 10 mins from the A20 motorway, which runs up from Toulouse to Limoges (with motorway connections to Paris).
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