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Le Souquet Haut

A restored 18th century farmhouse full of character, set on five hectares of gardens and woodland, with a heated swimming pool, enjoying sweeping views across a valley in southwestern France.

Le Souquet Haut,  Tarn-et-Garonne (82), Midi-Pyrénées, France
Your contact: Mark Jackson-Stops
Telephone: +44 1536-418205 or +44 7748-904521
Email: Contact Le Souquet Haut

About the Holiday Home

The pool and the surrounding countryside
The pool and the surrounding countryside
Le Souquet Haut is an elegant 18th century stone farmhouse in the Quercy Blanc region, set on three floors with five double or twin bedrooms, and one single bedroom, to sleep up to ten or eleven guests comfortably.

Turning off a country lane, a 400 metre long private drivway approaches the house. Le Souquet Haut is set in over five hectares (12 acres) of gardens and woodland, including a 12 metre long heated swimming pool, a large stone pigeonnier, a walled garden inside a ruined barn, and a covered floodlit boule pitch in another barn. The property enjoys extensive views across the valley. At the other end of the driveway is a golf course which guests can enjoy.

The house
The house
The house is on the side of a hill, so the main entrance is on the middle floor, and stairs descend to the kitchen and living room on the lower ground floor and go up to the bedrooms on the top level. Massive old wooden beams, mostly antique furniture, thick stone walls, and the traditional pantiled roof are among the features of the house which give it great atmosphere.

Opposite the entrance, a converted old stone barn now houses one of the bedrooms, which enjoys extra privacy. All the bedrooms have panoramic views across the valley or gardens.

The salon on the entrance floor
The salon on the entrance floor
On the middle floor, the main entrance opens into a hallway which connects to a large formal living room with a fireplace, sofas, and chairs, and tables for bridge and chess.

The master bedroom has a large ensuite bathroom, and the single bedroom, also on this level, is equally suitable as a study.

Downstairs on the lower ground floor is another living room with large comfortable sofas, a fireplace, and a television.

The kitchen and dining area
The kitchen and dining area
A doorway leads to the spacious and well equipped kitchen and dining area, from which French doors open onto the garden and the outdoor dining area.

On the top floor, there are three double bedrooms and two bathrooms, one with a bath, the other with a shower. The beds have comfortable mattresses (two metres, or six foot six in length), zip-linked so they can be arranged as double or twin beds.

Special features: • Pool on the property
• Pets welcomed
• Bilingual assistance available on site
• Maid, Cook and Driver can be arranged on request
Swimming pool: 12x6 metre outdoor heated pool

Location

Region

Midi-Pyrénées

Rural locality

Sauveterre

Setting

Rural

Nearest large town

Cahors

Other towns nearby

MontaubanMontcuqLauzerte

Département

Tarn-et-Garonne (82)

Airport

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Le Souquet Haut|Rental information

Accommodates: 10 guests
Bedrooms: Six bedrooms: five, each of which can be arranged with a double bed or a pair of twin beds on request, and one single bedroom.
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Features

  • Bath
  • Linen available
  • Towels available
  • Kitchen
  • Central Heating
  • Internet access
  • Shower
  • Dishwasher
  • Barbecue
  • Telephone
  • Television
  • Fireplace
  • Non-Smoking
  • Washing machine

Rental rates

The rates shown below are for renting this self-catering accommodation for one week.
Rent is to be paid to the owner in Pounds sterling. For your reference, you can view the rates in another currency.
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Time of year Cost per week
January 1, 2010 until June 26, 2010 £1,700
June 26, 2010 until August 28, 2010 £1,900
August 28, 2010 until December 31, 2010 £1,700

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Changeover day: Saturday
Rental Conditions:
A 30% deposit is required to secure a reservation, with the balance due 10 weeks before arrival. A security deposit of £300 is required. Linen, towels, and weekly cleaning service are included.
Gite.com Travel Tip: A clear and detailed rental agreement will help to ensure a trouble-free holiday.

It will define your rights and obligations as a guest in a rental property. Your rental agreement should state:

  • the name and the exact address of the property
  • the name of the homeowner and his or her phone number
  • the name of the tenant and his or her address and phone number
  • the start and the end of the rental period (including time of access and departure)
  • the rent amount and what it includes (linen, towels, cleaning, electricity, water…) as well as what it excludes (heat, wood for the fireplace?…)
  • how the rent should be paid (Pay-pal, bank transfer, money wire, cheque?…), and when the rent should be paid (dates and amounts of down payment and balance)
  • whether a damage deposit is required, and if so, when is it payable, how damage is measured, how and when the deposit is refunded, and how deductions are made
  • what referrals are available or required for and from the landlord and the tenant.
Contact: Mark Jackson-Stops at Le Souquet Haut.

About the Area

The market at Montcuq
The market at Montcuq
At the end of the driveway is a challenging 9-hole golf course, where the little clubhouse provides meals during the day. The nearest market town is Castelnau-Montratier (about four kilometres) which has a couple of bars, a butcher, patisserie, grocer, and small supermarket. Market day is Wednesday, when regional merchants set up their stalls, selling fresh local produce.

Also within easy reach are the attractive hill towns of Lauzerte and Montcuq, which hosts a popular market on Sunday morning. The region is criss-crossed with walking and hiking trails, including some that form part of the traditional medieval pilgrimage route to Santiago de Compostela in northern Spain.

About the Region

The countryside around Le Souquet Haut
The countryside around Le Souquet Haut
Cahors, capital of the Lot, is about 30 kilometres away. Its historic centre is built on a peninsula surrounded by the river Lot.

The prime sights are the Cathedral and the Pont Valentre, which guarded the approach to the city in medieval times. Cahors has an excellent market on Saturdays and many good restaurants.

A street in nearby Montcuq
A street in nearby Montcuq
The River Lot east of Cahors is set in a spectacular gorge. There are small towns and villages to visit, the best known being Saint Cirq-Lapopie. There are many hiking and walking trails alongside the river and in the hills, and boats and canoes can be rented for river trips.

To the west are the vineyards of the Cahors appellation. To the south is the historic regional centre of Montauban with its shops, restaurants and historic monuments. The area tends to have hot, dry summers with plenty of sun and cold, crisp winters. As everywhere, there can be wet days, but the house is equipped with books, games and television.

Photo Album

The house and its surroundings
The house and its surroundings
Le Souquet Haut at night
Le Souquet Haut at night
The floodlit covered boules pitch
The floodlit covered boules pitch
The salon on the entrance floor
The salon on the entrance floor
The kitchen
The kitchen
The living room on the lower ground floor
The living room on the lower ground floor
The master bedroom
The master bedroom
The bedroom in the converted barn
The bedroom in the converted barn
The first of the three bedrooms on the top floor
The first of the three bedrooms on the top floor
The second of the three bedrooms on the top floor
The second of the three bedrooms on the top floor
The third of the three bedrooms on the top floor
The third of the three bedrooms on the top floor
The single bedroom can be used as a study
The single bedroom can be used as a study