Château de Montayral (BEA.47)

Gascony/Landes, France
Stylish and very comfortable , this self-contained wing of the owners' 18th-century farmhouse is set in a peaceful location  with wonderful views of the surrounding countryside and an inviting heated pool.
0800 171 2160
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Price includes: your chosen property on a rental-only basis from 1700 hrs on the Saturday or arrival to 1000 hrs on the Saturday of departure.
Arrival must be by 2000 hrs.
Also included: bedlinen (sheets changed weekly); household linen (towels and tea-towels); electricity; gas for cooking, water heating and central heating (except between 1 Jan - 23 Apr & 9 Oct - 31 Dec).
Pets not accepted.
Children under 16 are not permitted at this property.  
Non-smoking property.
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A breakage deposit of 125€ is payable upon arrival. This will be returned in full if there have been no breakages and the property is left in good order. The owners may, at their discretion, deduct 50€ from the deposit if the property is not left in good order.
Gas for cooking, water heating and central heating is not included between 1 Jan - 23 Apr & 9 Oct - 31 Dec and must be paid for on departure.
Château de Montayral is a 1-bedroomed apartment, sleeping 2, in a rural situation, 2km from the village of Montayral (Lot-et-Garonne), 3km SE of Fumel, 25km SW of Villefranche-du-Périgord, 27km NE of Villeneuve-sur-Lot (Michelin map: 525). VFB are delighted to have featured this property since 2006. Saturday arrival.

Very comfortable and beautifully renovated, this self-contained wing of the owners’ 18th-century farmhouse is stylish and elegant with a neat, modern interior and excellent, high quality fixtures and fittings. The interiors are light and well presented, with granite worktops in the spacious kitchen and appealing rustic touches in the tastefully-decorated, air-conditioned bedroom. Set in a peaceful location, it has excellent facilities for outdoor living including a sizeable terrace, a tranquil garden, from which guests can appreciate the glorious views of the surrounding countryside, and a  heated swimming pool (10m x 5m, depth 0m80 – 1m80), shared with the friendly and welcoming English owners. Guests are welcome to wander around the large garden and to relax on the natural stone benches beside the pool or in the shade of the grassy area at the back of the property. Just a short distance from the renowned region of the Dordogne and its bastide towns such as Baynac, Monpazier and Villefranche-du-Périgord, as well as picturesque villages and towns of the Lot Valley including Cahors and Villeneuve-sur-Lot. The impressive Château de Montayral stands just behind the property. Foie gras, canard and pruneaux are the Dordogne’s specialities and Armagnac tastings abound in the neighbouring département of Gers, as does the production of its renowned preserved fruits. A charming, high quality and comfortable property with excellent outdoor facilities.

Accommodation: Ground floor: kitchen/dining room, wc.  First Floor: sitting room, double-bedded room with en suite shower room/wc. This property is particularly suited to indoor and out-of-season living due to a higher than average level of comfort.  

Activities: Swimming pool on the spot (available May – September), tennis and bicycle hire in Montayral. Horse riding in Lacapel Cabanac (5km). Golf (18 holes) in Castelnaud (30km).

Services: All shops and services in Montayral. Market on Thursdays in Libos (5km), on Friday in Prayssac (15km), on Saturdays in Montaigu-de-Quercy (17km) and on Sundays in Montcuq (20km).

At a glance

Included in the price
Your chosen property on a rental-only basis
Bedlinen
Household linen
Gas for cooking, water heating and central heating (except during low season)
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Electricity
Services and Facilities
Shared pool (10m x 5m), available May - September
Washing machine
Dishwasher
Television
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Parking on the property
All shops and services in Montayral
Thursday market in Libos
Friday market in Prayssac
Saturday market in Montaigu-de-Quercy
Sunday market in Montcuq
When to go
May - September
Saturday arrival
Distances
1 mile/2km from Montayral
16 miles/25m SW of Villefranche-du-Périgord
17 miles/27km NE of Villeneuve-sur-Lot
40 miles/64km from Bergerac airport
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104 miles/168km from Rodez airport
125 miles/202km from Bordeaux airport
565 miles/909km from Calais
447 miles/720km from Caen