Tranquil Lakeside Cottage in the French Countryside

Nestling on a hillside in a beautiful valley, Las Tuillieres is situated on 14 acres of its own private farmland and woodland, ideal for walking. The garden is well kept and completely secluded from view. There are two lakes in the garden: one in front of the house, the other at the side. The side lake is ideal for swimming, and well stocked for fishing. There is a plum orchard behind the house, and apple trees in the garden.

The house is an 18th century stone manor with shuttered windows and marble staircase. Three of the four bedrooms share the magnificent view across the front lake and the rolling valley beyond, each equipped with its own basin. the fourth room overlooks the garden and part of the side lake.

The house sleeps 8 people in 4 bedrooms. Bed linen and towels are included. There are two full bathrooms upstairs {large bath and shower, basin, WC and bidet}, and separate half bath on the ground floor.

Downstairs, the fully equipped kitchen with an oven, microwave, toaster and coffee machines has a breakfast seating area with the fridge and washing machine in the boiler room adjacent. A large open fireplace marks the spacious living room with oak beams and dining area. The French windows open out onto the side lake, where a flagstone area makes it easy for outside dining.

The garden furniture is kept in the storage room at the end of the hallway. There is central heating for the winter months, and the open fire adds convivial warmth during spring and summer. The living room is equipped with TV, Stereo and WIFI.

Las Tuillieres is the perfect base for exploring the Lot valley, surrounding villages and countryside. Activities abound: visits to prehistoric caves, impressive châteaux and the ancient city of Cahors, Moissac and Montcuq, wine tasting is available in the local vineyards, to name but a few. There is horse riding nearby, paragliding and tennis courts in the local market village of Montaigu de Quercy. There are market days in local villages and towns most days of the week and leaflets on activities available in the information office in Montaigu de Quercy. The Lot River boasts various basins nautique which offer water skiing, windsurfing and canoeing. At the end of the day, tuck into the wonderful Quercy cuisine for which the area is famous, along with a bottle of wine from the Cahors A.O.C.