Country House

This very attractive large old schoolhouse is situated in a tranquil town in South West France, near to the lovely town of Agen (9km). Plenty shops nearby. The beautiful private gardens are bordering the River Garonne making a very peaceful ambiance to sit and enjoy this lovely property. Beautiful vines surround the lovely long terrace and these give lovely shade in the summer months. The owner of the house is a very keen gardener and the grounds are landscaped with the most beautiful flowers with several artistic stone terraces around the grounds. Enjoy the peace and tranquillity, de-stress on the upstairs terrace, which surrounds the first floor house and overlooks the most stunning views. Plunge swimming pool (accommodates up to 9 people). Surrounding villages have their own special character where you can browse antique shops or stroll round the weekly markets. Enjoy the local restaurants serving traditional French fayre from 8 euros. Good reasonable restaurants near to the house.
From the downstairs lounge and bedrooms, French doors lead to the vine covered terrace and a large outdoor area with the very large French style table; under the superb vines (help yourself to some grapes) which cover the entire terrace providing an inviting opportunity to relax late into the warm summer nights with outside dining or sunbathing. The immediate area is perfect for long walks and a cycle path passes the front of the property leading to pleasant bicycle tracks along the river .

Country House in Small Hamlet in Rural France near to Village
Bordering Garonne River, Beautiful Views
Sleeps 13 (6 Bedrooms)
This beautiful old converted school house is situated in a small hamlet in rural southwest of France between the river Garonne and the Canal du Midi (Rick Stein's favourite Watersay: "a French Odysey". It is in a beautiful area of the Lot et Garonne, so tranquil yet near so many places of interest.

Restaurants, shops, pharmacy, supermarkets, banks etc, all 7 minutes away.
Activities in summer: tennis, horseback riding, hiking, fishing, golf (15 mins away), mini golf, canoeing, water skiing, go carts, balloon flights, American 6 flags amusement and water park. Tour the famous wineries, museums, shopping, sightseeing, restaurants all nearby. Village fetes and markets every weekend with dining and dancing under the stars. Concerts (from opera to rock), antiques and book fairs, children's activities, fireworks. In Puymirol there is a medieval fete every weekend spring through fall, in costumes re-enacting the Middle Ages with jousting tournaments on horseback, sword fighting, folk music, mimes, magicians, and food. Prehistoric sites and staligmatic caves.

October surcharge 20/10/2008 to 1/ 11/2008 150 pounds

Prices are for the property per week in UK Pounds.
Persons wishing to use the house for "house hunting" or perhaps doing activity holidays are very welcome to contact us with regard to reductions available for longer lets.

We would also rent the house out for a much reduced rent in the winter months eg:- 3/6 months

The price would reflect the fact that hiriers would have to pay for there own heating oil