Vidalot is an impressive Quercy house with a charming front pigeonnier. Nestling into a hillside, it is situated in 41 acres with extensive views across rolling countryside and offers guests total peace and tranquillity. Although the house is secluded, the villages of Tournon and Montaigu are only 5 minutes drive. Nearest main town, Villeneuve-sur-Lot-20 minutes

Accommodation. All on one level with entrance through the pigeonnier into sitting room/dining room with french doors to a long terrace with wonderful views over countryside. Fitted kitchen with fridge-freezer, gas cooker and microwave. Rear door with access to gardens. Main double bedroom, with shower and basin. Double bedroom with basin. Two twin bedrooms. Bathroom with basin and wc. Shower room with basin and wc. Full central heating.

The pool, which can be heated, is fenced with a paved surround. The barn to the rear of the pool has a tabletennis table and additional fridge.

Nearest main towns Fumel and Villeneuve-sur-Lot
The principal cities are Toulouse and Bordeaux. Between these two are major towns including:
Fumel. Named after Françoise de Fumel, once captain of the kings guard and Catherine de Medici's ambassador to Constantinople, it has a good range of shops, supermarkets, restaurants and a cinema.
Villeneuve-sur-Lot. A powerful Bastide on the banks of the Lot river. Founded in 1264, it has preserved a large quantity of small streets and half-timbered buildings. Close by is a superb 18-hole golf course.
Tournon d'Agenais. Pretty Royal Bastide village from 1271 and on the route of St Jaques de Compostella with a lovely square and belfry tower, superb views, leisure lake, restaurants, small supermarket and seasonal market

Facilities

Property Type:	Manors Cottages Houses
Nearest ferry port:	St Malo 634km, Santander 501km
Nearest restaurant:	Tournon d'Agenais five minutes drive
Location and activities:	Tennis 4km, fishing 4km, golf 30km, bike hire 6km, horse riding 5km
Bedrooms:	Main double bedroom, with shower and basin. Double bedroom with basin. Two twin bedrooms
Bathrooms:	Bathroom with basin and wc. Shower room with basin and wc
Kitchen:	Fitted kitchen with fridge-freezer, gas cooker and microwave. Rear door with access to gardens
Living area:	All on one level with entrance through the 'pigeonnier' into sitting room/dining room with french doors to a long terrace with wonderful views over countryside. Full central heating
Outside:	The private pool which can be heated, is fenced with a paved surround. 12 x 6m (fenced and alarmed, heated at extra cost)
General:	The barn to the rear of the pool has a table tennis table and additional fridge

Owners Recommendations

'Gastronomy'
"For pure "value", restaurants here are difficult to beat. Cooking is usually simple, fresh and delicious. Many menus include local produce such as duck, goose, plums, cepes and of course foie gras. At the top end of the scale, internationally acclaimed restaurants will test the appetite of anyone, whilst for those who wish to enjoy good and affordable meals, there is an excellent choice of family restaurants and auberges of character that can be well within the budget. For wine, a look at the map of the region will reveal a wide choice of wonderful, famous names and wine regions. North is Bergerac and Cote de Duras, South Buzet and East Cahors and the dark red wine known as "Cahors Noir". "

'Places to Visit'
"The Lot Valley, Bas Quercy, Occitania, Aquitaine and Pays de Serres (which means an Eagle's talons) are some of the evocative names given to the region. Offering a gentle beauty, it is essentially deep provincial South West France. Generally quieter than most regions, the departments covered are Lot-et-Garonne, Tarn-et-Garonne, Lot and Dordogne. The principal cities are Toulouse and Bordeaux."

'Things to Do'
"Something is here to suit all the family, including: fishing, tennis, walking, golf, cycling, horse riding, lake swimming, windsurfing, canoeing, and much, much, more."

Rental Rates

Vidalot - Sleeps: 8, Bedrooms: 4

Peak £1455
High £1325
Mid £825
Low £455

Contact Details

To book this property use the contact details below quoting Holiday France Direct ref: AT000206.

Contact:	Ask for full details Jean and Gary Cooper
Telephone:	020 8559 7351
Fax:	020 8559 7351
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Owner's website:	www.halcyonleisure.com
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Listing last updated:	19 Jun 2008