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Property Reference - FRA44

Figeac
Lovely stone cottage in Ambeyrac near Figeac set up above a pretty village in the Lot Valley with views across to the river.
Very peaceful, stunning views, village shop and a butchers within a few minutes walk and excellent walking/biking from the door!
Sleeps 4, 2 bedrooms - 1 Double and one twin bedded.

Main Photo

Shows the sunny position of Cap Del Mas.

Views from Terrace

This should give you an idea of the stunning views out over the Lot valley that you could enjoy from the terraces of our cottage! Great place to sit and relax.

Kitchen/Diner

Good sized and very attractive with lovely old beams & more of the pretty stone on show!

The Kitchen again!

Lounge to Kitchen

All open plan but seperated by low level kitchen unit.

Main Bedroom

Hard to photo due to angles etc., but both bedrooms are pretty with beams, stonework and high, angled ceilings.

View of Village

This shows the setting of the village against the hillside of the Lot Valley. Tranquil, rural, beautiful!

Lot Valley

Just an example of the local views that await you!

Nestling on the side of a hill with tranquil views overlooking the Lot River Valley, 12th century Chateau Laroque-Toirac and our pretty stone village of Ambeyrac this tastefully restored cottage has patios from which you can relax and enjoy the sunny southerly aspect and the magnificent views to the west or escape from the sun on the rear decking.
The village has a small shop open daily and a good butchers just a few minutes walk away.
Benefit from the warmth of the south west weather in stunning surroundings of valleys with rocky cliffs and colourful wild plateaux. The Lot valley is a paradise for walkers, road and mountain bike enthusiasts with walks and rides from the door. Ideally situated between many riverside market towns full of history and beautiful architecture.


Location Summary
Nearest Airport	:	Rodez - 50 minutes/75kms away.
Nearest Village/Town	:	Nearest small town - Figeac @ 18kms/20 minutes away
Nearest Beach	:	Riverside beaches only - 10 minute walk.
Nearest Bar/Pub	:	2-3kms.
Nearest Restaurant	:	A few choices within 10kms/10 minutes from here.

Travel

A car is recommended in order to get around easily though we have guests who get the train then bus and just stay in the immediate area, exploring by foot only.
The closest railway station is Figeac (18kms away) which is 6 hrs by train from Paris.
Driving down from Dieppe is 7.5 to 8hrs & 9hrs from Calais.


Accommodation
Property Type	:	Cottage, Self Catering, 2 Bedroom, Maximum Sleeping Capacity 4
Restrictions on smoking	:	Smoking restricted. Smoking only allowed in outdoor areas - not indoors at all!
Bedrooms	:	Bedroom 1 - double bed Bedroom 2 - twin beds Bed linen provided and included in rental price. Pretty rooms with lots of stonework and beams apparent.
Bathrooms	:	Family bathroom with bath (has shower attachment)and WC. To be found on the same floor as the bedrooms.
Kitchen Facilities	:	Kettle, Microwave, Fridge/Freezer, Washing Machine, Hob, Oven, Full Crockery
Living Rooms	:	The kitchen, dining room and the lounge are all open plan on the same floor. Very generous proportions, very pretty and due to the incredibly thick stone walls it keeps cool in summer and with the electric radiators and the log burner it is very cozy for winter lets!
Other rooms	:	There is a large 'cave' underneath the cottage which was tradionally used for storing food & vegetables and is ideal for storing bikes, prams or roof boxes etc.
External facilities	:	There are terraces to the front and side of the cottage which benefit from the sun and the great views plus a cool, shady decked area behind the house. There are patio tables & chairs provided plus deck chairs. BBQ provided
Additional information	:	Whilst not centrally heated there are electric radiators and a large log burner which make this cottage popular for winter lets.


Facilities
Parking Facilities	:	Dedicated parking bay for the cottage located directly across from it.
Singles Facilities	:	No. We are sorry, we are not able to offer facilities for singles.
Honeymoon Facilities	:	No. We are sorry, we are not able to offer honeymoon facilities.
Wedding Facilities	:	No. We are sorry, we are not able to offer wedding facilities.

General Amenities/Facilities

TV, DVD, CD Player, Room Fans, Barbeque, Patio Furniture


Special Notes
Disabled Access	:	No. We are sorry, our facilities are not disabled and/or wheelchair friendly.
Child Friendly	:	Yes. Our facilities are child friendly. We welcome children but whilst we consider our cottage to be reasonably child friendly we stress that unruly kids or stumbling toddlers could be in danger should they fall or trip over the low stone wall that skirts the front terrace as there is a 10ft drop to the lane below!
Pets Allowed	:	Yes. Pets are welcome.
Noteworthy Features	:	Parents please note that for tiny children there could be a risk of them falling over the low stone wall that skirts the front terrace with a 10ft drop to the lane below.


Management
Cleaning	:	Cleaning is done by us on changeover days only but we do expect the cottage to be left as clean as possible otherwise a £30 cleaning charge is added. You can ask us to add this upfront if you know you won't be able to clean before leaving.
Is bed Linen provided	:	Yes, bed linen is provided. Linen is provided at no extra cost and is usually changed on changeover days or by other arrangement based on the length of the let.
Are towels provided	:	No, please bring your own towels.
Are beach towels provided	:	No, please bring your own beach towels.


Special Interests
Nearby	:	Bird Watching, Cookery/Food Courses, Cycling, Fishing, Horse Riding, Walking/Rambling, Wine Appreciation/Tasting

Activities

Throughout the summer the area is bustling with different events including music festivals (eg Africajarc at the end of July), International Fireworks competition (half an hour away), village Fétes, brocantes and night markets. Activities nearby include canoeing on the célé, the Lot, the Tarn and the Aveyron rivers; swimming (public pools 10 miles, river swimming nearby); horse riding; biking (excellent mountain biking tracks all around); bird watching; visiting the prehistoric caves at Lacave, Pech Merle or Foissac and others; enjoying the local villages and colourful markets; and of course visiting the better known hilltop and cliffside towns or Rocamadour, St Cirq Lapopie, Cordes Sur Ciel and Najac to name but a few. Plenty of local centres offer organised rock climbing and potholing in addition to the above activities.

Further Details

Our local village shop (1 minute walk from the cottage)stocks an amazing amount of provisions for such a tiny shop and is open daily. No longer baking their own bread they now get a daily bread delivery and sell patisseries on Sundays.
We also have an excellent butchers in the village run by a very friendly and helpful family. They usually open just 3 mornings a week though sometimes more in summer.
For supermarkets, other shops, bars & restaurants you have the choice between Cajarc, Figeac, Villeneuve and Villefrance (all 20 to 25 minutes drive away) and all of which have great local weekly markets.
Throughout the summer the area is bustling with different events including music festivals (eg Africajarc at the end of July), International Fireworks competition (half an hour away), village Fétes, brocantes and night markets. Activities nearby include canoeing on the célé, the Lot, the Tarn and the Aveyron rivers; swimming (public pools 10 miles, river swimming nearby); horse riding; biking (excellent mountain biking tracks all around); bird watching; visiting the prehistoric caves at Lacave, Pech Merle or Foissac and others; enjoying the local villages and colourful markets; and of course visiting the better known hilltop and cliffside towns or Rocamadour, St Cirq Lapopie, Cordes Sur Ciel and Najac to name but a few. Plenty of local centres offer organised rock climbing and potholing in addition to the above activities.


Access and Availability
Changeover Day	:	Changeover day is Saturday unless we can accommodate other needs should it be last minute or out of season. Check in needs to be after 4pm and checking out before 10am on departure day.
Open all year round	:	Yes
Open Christmas	:	Yes
Open New Year	:	Yes

Booking Notes

For a confirmed booking we need completion of a booking form which we will e-mail to you and which we need returned along with a non-refundable booking deposit of £50 per week booked. The balance is then payable 8 weeks prior to arrival. No security/breakage deposit required (unless guests start letting us down!) and if you can advise us of an approximate arrival time we will be around to check you in.


Rental Periods
6th Jan - 31st March	275€ per week	plus 35€ towards heating costs
1st April to 31st May	415€ per week
1st June to 30th September	485€ per week
1st October to 31st October	275€ per week	No extra heating charge
1st November to 19th December	275€ per week	Plus 35€ extra heating charge
20th December to 5th January	485€ per week	Christmas & New Year weeks!

Special Offer

Last minute reductions currently available for:
5th to 12th July - now 370€pw from 485€.
12th to 19th July - now 370€pw from 485€.

Additional notes on pricing

All prices are per week and for the cottage. We do consider reductions for long term lets within reason.
For any pets please add 40€ per pet per week.

Payment methods

Cheque, Cash

Currencies Accepted

GBP, Euro. Prefer payment direct to our UK account.


Contact Details for Booking Enquiries or Further Information
Contact Name(s)	:	Nicci Halton
Telephone	:	France (+33)	(0) 5 65 29 20 58
Telephone	:	France (+33)	(0) 6 21 99 61 99

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