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1 I D E A L F O R. S U M M E R & W I N T E R L E T S Les Clauzades Vieilles A N E N C H A N T I N G C O U N T R Y H O U S E W H I C H S L E E P S 1 6 ( ), O N T H R E E A C R E S A N D W I T H A S I X T E E N M E T R E H E A T E D P O O L A N D T E N N I S C O U R T, I N S O U T H W E S T F R A N C E A V A I L A B L E F O R H O L I D A Y R E N T A L D I R E C T W I T H T H E O W N E R S L E S C L AU Z A D E S V I E I L L E S, S AU X, LOT, NE A R C A H O R S e B E R G E R A C A I R P O RT 75MINS TO U L O U S E A I R P O RT 90MINS

C O N T E N T S The property...page 3 The accommodation.

2 C O N T E N T S The property...page 3 The accommodation...page 4 The accommodation: Bedrooms 1 & 2...page 5 The accommodation: Bedrooms 3 & 4...page 6 The accommodation: Bedrooms 5 & 6...page 7 The accommodation: The Gite...page 8 The accommodation: The Gite: Bedrooms 1 & 2...page 9 Essential information...page 10 Specific details...page 11 Explore the Lot region...page 12 Prices ( )...page 13 Contact...page 14 2

T H E P R O P E R T Y Situated in beautifully landscaped grounds, with a hard tennis court and an enormous 16m x 6m secluded heated pool and leisure terrace, Les Clauzades

Close to local vineyards, guests can enjoy wine tasting, excellent local cuisine, peaceful walks and a multitude of local fetes and festivities.

The spacious central courtyard has gardens to its right and the enclosed swimming pool terrace to its left.

3 T H E P R O P E R T Y Situated in beautifully landscaped grounds, with a hard tennis court and an enormous 16m x 6m secluded heated pool and leisure terrace, Les Clauzades offers its guests an idyllic situation in which to relax and enjoy the quintessentially French local countryside and its traditional amenities. Close to local vineyards, guests can enjoy wine tasting, excellent local cuisine, peaceful walks and a multitude of local fetes and festivities. The imposing stone pigeonnier entrance to the house, has electronic gates, part of a completely secure and private perimeter to the property. The spacious central courtyard has gardens to its right and the enclosed swimming pool terrace to its left. Opposite the main gateway is the ancient main house, accessed by a stone staircase that leads to an eastfacing covered terrace ideal for the best of French breakfasts. The terrace, called a bolet, in Occitan the old local language, has two entrances that open into the sitting room and kitchen and is the central focus of the house. 3

T H E A C C O M M O D A T I O N Les Clauzades is a 17th century maison de maitre, which has been fully restored by the present owners, but who have retained many of its original features.

The kitchen/breakfast room has traditional fitted units, gas hob with extractor hood, electric oven, fridge/freezer, microwave and a large breakfast table.

W I N T E R L E T T I N G S Les Clauzades Vieilles is also a perfect place for holidays during colder months.

4 T H E A C C O M M O D A T I O N Les Clauzades is a 17th century maison de maitre, which has been fully restored by the present owners, but who have retained many of its original features. The main sitting room has a huge open fireplace, beautiful tapestries, and classical style furnishings. At the rear of the sitting room is a formal dining room area. The kitchen/breakfast room has traditional fitted units, gas hob with extractor hood, electric oven, fridge/freezer, microwave and a large breakfast table. To the left of a central island is a lovely seating area with Breton rocking chairs in front of a stunning open fireplace. Large windows look out across the gardens. W I N T E R L E T T I N G S Les Clauzades Vieilles is also a perfect place for holidays during colder months. There are two enormous open log fires one in the kitchen and one in the sitting room - as well as heating in every room. Winters in the region are often mild and can produce lovely sunny days, but if it s very cold the house is a perfect warm retreat, with the two-feet thick stone walls and roaring fires making it exceptionally cosy. 4

T H E A C C O M M O D A T I O N B E D R O O M S 1 A N D 2 From the side of the dining room, a flight of stone

From here, large sliding doors lead directly onto the pool terrace and to the gardens.

The grand master bedroom has its own entrance to the gardens and a superb ensuite bathroom that has a walk in

5 T H E A C C O M M O D A T I O N B E D R O O M S 1 A N D 2 From the side of the dining room, a flight of stone stairs leads down to the lower floor and opens onto a charming, stone-vaulted sitting room/garden room. From here, large sliding doors lead directly onto the pool terrace and to the gardens. There are two bedrooms on the lower floor, located on either side of the vaulted sitting room. The grand master bedroom has its own entrance to the gardens and a superb ensuite bathroom that has a walk in shower, bath with shower attachment, wc and two basins. Bedroom 2, just a stylish as the others, has twin beds and a bathroom with a shower over bath, wc and basin. 5

basin and wc and the Blue Room has a large

6 T H E A C C O M M O D A T I O N B E D R O O M S 3 A N D 4 Accessed from the rear of the dining room, are two pretty double bedrooms. The Rose Room has an ensuite shower-room with basin and wc and the Blue Room has a large bathroom that has a bath with shower attachment, basin and wc. 6

7 T H E A C C O M M O D A T I O N B E D R O O M S 5 A N D 6 The upper floor, the Grenier, is also accessed from the rear of the dining room. The Grenier has a pair of delightful twin bedrooms, a separate wc and bathroom with wc and basin. 7

T H E A C C O M M O D A T I O N T H E G I T E The Gite provides lovely single level accommodation

It has its own entrance, driveway/parking and garden with lovely views over the surrounding

Separated from the main house by a fence, it can also be easily accessed through a gate which

8 T H E A C C O M M O D A T I O N T H E G I T E The Gite provides lovely single level accommodation and is situated 120 metres from the main house. It has its own entrance, driveway/parking and garden with lovely views over the surrounding countryside. Separated from the main house by a fence, it can also be easily accessed through a gate which links both. There are two double bedrooms, one bathroom, 2 WCs, kitchen, sitting room/dining room, laundry room and outside eating area. There is also a dishwasher, washing machine, tumble dryer, microwave, double oven and fridge freezer. 8

9 T H E A C C O M M O D A T I O N T H E G I T E - B E D R O O M S 1 & 2 There is one room with a double bed and one bedroom with twin beds, one bathroom with bath/shower and wc and a second separate wc. 9

E S S E N T I A L I N F O R M A T I O N Around the pool, which has an automated safety cover, is a selection of buildings that house further equipment and furniture for the pool, gardens and terrace.

outside chess set. There is also a buanderie with a large basin, washing machine, tumble-dryer, and medical cabinet.

All terrace flowers, the many rose arbours and house window boxes are served by automatic watering systems. At night, the house and grounds are a delight, illuminated by subtle traditional lighting.

10 E S S E N T I A L I N F O R M A T I O N Around the pool, which has an automated safety cover, is a selection of buildings that house further equipment and furniture for the pool, gardens and terrace. There is a tennis court, with a separate elevated terrace and garden furniture for watching the play, another area for the table tennis table, an illuminated darts board area, small pond and a large outside chess set. There is also a buanderie with a large basin, washing machine, tumble-dryer, and medical cabinet. Within the grounds there is plenty of space for children to run and play to their hearts content within a completely secure hedge-row perimeter fence. All terrace flowers, the many rose arbours and house window boxes are served by automatic watering systems. At night, the house and grounds are a delight, illuminated by subtle traditional lighting. A local French cook can be arranged to cater for evening meals on the pool terrace. C O R P O R A T E O R S O C I A L E V E N T S The property would also be suitable for corporate or social events - the various activities at the house provide good team building exercises, an environment to encourage strategic thought, or simply relaxing with friends. The bedrooms and bathrooms allow good privacy: bedrooms 1, 2, 3 and 4 have their own ensuite bathrooms, and while bedrooms 5 and 6 share a bathroom there is a separate wc on that floor. The Gite provides a further two bedrooms. A local cook is available for full catering. 1 0

S P E C I F I C D E T A I L S Location Saux, Lot, 35km west of Cahors, (A20 from Paris) 75mins from Bergerac Airport, 90mins from Toulouse airport and train

Private property Nearest shopping 7km Facilities Washing machine, tumble dryer, double oven, dishwasher, microwave.

Activities Golf 25km Fishing 10km Horseriding 10km Bike hire 10km Linen Inclusive Pets Smoking allowed Yes No Outside only Cleaning included Mid-week plus

11 S P E C I F I C D E T A I L S Location Saux, Lot, 35km west of Cahors, (A20 from Paris) 75mins from Bergerac Airport, 90mins from Toulouse airport and train station Sleeping capacity 16 (12 + 4) Bedrooms 8 (6 + 2) Swimming pool Tennis court Situation 16 m x 6m, heated, with safety cover All weather surface Private property Nearest shopping 7km Facilities Washing machine, tumble dryer, double oven, dishwasher, microwave. DVD player, TV (for DVDs only), CD player, free wi-fi, table tennis table, dart board. Rackets, bats and darts are supplied. Activities Golf 25km Fishing 10km Horseriding 10km Bike hire 10km Linen Inclusive Pets Smoking allowed Yes No Outside only Cleaning included Mid-week plus post-departure clean Further facilities charged separately: Airport pick-up Meal catering Pick-ups from Bergerac or Toulouse airports can be organised. A local French cook can be arranged to cater for evening meals on the pool terrace. 1 1

E X P L O R E T H E L O T R E G I O N Les Clauzades Vieilles is situated along its own access road 2 kms from the small village of Saux and 7km from Richard the Lionheart bastide of Tournon d'agenais.

An ancient Roman settlement, it was once one of Europe s main centres of banking, but now sleeps quietly beneath the magnificent 14th century towers of its world famous bridge, the Pont Valentre.

com Villeneuve-sur-Lot: A powerful bastide on the banks of the River Lot, it was founded in 1264.

12 E X P L O R E T H E L O T R E G I O N Les Clauzades Vieilles is situated along its own access road 2 kms from the small village of Saux and 7km from Richard the Lionheart bastide of Tournon d'agenais. The nearest major towns are Cahors and Villeneuve-sur-Lot. Cahors: The capital city of the Lot. An ancient Roman settlement, it was once one of Europe s main centres of banking, but now sleeps quietly beneath the magnificent 14th century towers of its world famous bridge, the Pont Valentre. Home to the wine of Czars and Popes, the Vin Noir, of Vin de Cahors, it has a charming town centre, famous market and a unique medieval cathedral. Tourist office: Villeneuve-sur-Lot: A powerful bastide on the banks of the River Lot, it was founded in Many of its streets and much of its halftimbered architecture has been preserved and close by is a superb 18 hole golf course. Tourist office: Tournon d'agenais: A pretty royal bastide, on the pilgrim route to Santiago de Compostella, it has a traditional square with restaurants, bank and small supermarket. On Friday nights in July and August it has a night market where guests can enjoy local music and food. Tourist office: Puy l Eveque: A medieval town situated on the River Lot. It has many summer events and a base nautique. Tourist office: 1 2

P R I C E S - W E E K L Y R E N T A L The main house which sleeps 12 can be rented on its own or with the gite which sleeps 4.

share the outdoor facilities & pool linked to the main house.

March 2016 1,100 350 12 March 2016-7 May 2016 1,400 380 7 May 2016-18 June 2016 2,100 400 18 June 2016-9 July 2016 2,400 450 9 July

13 P R I C E S - W E E K L Y R E N T A L The main house which sleeps 12 can be rented on its own or with the gite which sleeps 4. If the main house is rented on its own then the gite may be rented for a separate booking but the gite occupants will not be able to share the outdoor facilities & pool linked to the main house. House per week Gite per week 26 September December , December January , January March , March May , May June , June July , July August , August September , September December , Prices are per week, for Saturday to Saturday rental in pounds sterling. Arrival after 4pm, and departure by 10am. 1 3

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