Property Cottages / Gites
Sleeps 23
Single/Double 11 single beds and one bunk-bed (13 total) / 5
Bathrooms 5
Pets Not Allowed
Pool Yes
Nestled along a quiet country lane and surrounded by rolling fields and woodland, Malbernat is an ancient farmstead thoughtfully converted into four charming holiday cottages. Many original features have been carefully preserved, creating a unique blend of rural heritage and modern comfort.
The estate comprises Lavender, a spacious farmhouse sleeping 8; Sunflower, a detached cottage sleeping 6; and two further cottages — Wisteria (sleeping 5) and Poppy (sleeping 4). Together, the four properties welcome up to 23 guests, making Malbernat ideal for extended families, retreats and group gatherings.
Each cottage offers generous, well‑equipped accommodation arranged around a private courtyard. This layout encourages groups to come together while still providing quiet corners and private terraces for peaceful moments. The surrounding gardens are planted with apple, plum, kiwi, hazelnut and walnut trees, adding to the sense of rural abundance.
Malbernat is rich in wildlife. Guests often spot red squirrels, deer, bats, lizards and a wide variety of birds — including birds of prey. With warm, clear nights and minimal light pollution, the star‑filled skies are spectacular, offering unforgettable views of the constellations.
A large 11m x 5m swimming pool, surrounded by sun loungers and parasols, provides plenty of space for guests to relax. The marquee, overlooking the countryside, offers seating for up to 30 guests to dine together. The expansive lawn is perfect for outdoor games such as football, badminton, rounders and boules. Children enjoy the swings and full‑sized table tennis table, while the courtyard provides a safe, calm place to play.
A central games room features a pool table, children’s toys, books, board games and more. Each property has its own terrace with patio furniture and a barbecue, making outdoor dining and relaxed evenings a natural part of life at Malbernat.
PHOTOS
Le Petit Manoir de Malbernat - perfect for groups, this beautifully converted farmstead sleeps 23 in 4 adjacent cottages
Welcome to Le Petit Manoir de Malbernat
A beautifully restored farmstead, offering four adjacent cottages surrounding a peaceful and secluded courtyard
A generous 11 m × 5 m swimming pool provides countryside views in every direction
The spacious gardens are perfect for outdoor activities or peaceful wildlife watching
A children’s play area, full‑sized table tennis table, and games room provide fun for all ages.
Sunflower Cottage - sleeps 6 in 3 bedrooms
Spacious open-plan living area
Cosy log-burner, plus SMART TV with access to Netflix, Disney+, Orange TV, UK Freesat and DVD player
Lounge seating for 8 people
Dining table for 8 people
Well-equipped kitchen with oven, hob, microwave, dishwasher, kettle, Senseo coffee machine and more
Master bedroom with king-size bed
Bedroom 2 with twin single beds
Bedroom 3 with twin single beds
Wisteria Cottage - sleeps 5 in 3 bedrooms
Open-plan lounge with seating for 5 people
Cosy log-burner, plus SMART TV with access to Netflix, Disney+, Orange TV, UK Freesat and DVD player
Well-equipped kitchen with oven, hob, microwave, dishwasher, kettle, Senseo coffee machine and more
Dining table for 6 people
Master bedroom with double bed overlooking the surrounding fields
Bedroom 2 with twin single beds
Poppy Cottage - sleeps 4 in 2 bedrooms
Open-plan living and dining area
Cosy lounge seating 4 people, with log burner for autumn/winter evenings
SMART TV with access to Netflix, Disney+, Orange TV, UK Freesat and DVD player
Well-equipped kitchen with oven, hob, microwave, dishwasher, kettle, Senseo coffee machine and more
Master bedroom with double bed and views overlooking the surrounding fields
Bedroom 2 with twin single beds
Poppy Bathroom
Lavender Cottage — sleeps 8 in 3 bedrooms, including a family room with a king‑sized bed and bunk beds.
Spacious kitchen with range cooker, microwave, dishwasher, kettle, Senseo coffee machine and more - perfect for any cooking enthusiast
Traditional stonework and exposed oak beams throughout
Family bedroom complete with king-sized bed, bunk-bed, ensuite shower room and walk-in wardrobe
Second bedroom with king-sized bed
Large family bathroom
A central games room provides a full-sized pool table, children's toys, outdoor games, books, board games and more
The large pool provides sun loungers and parasols for all
Sit back and enjoy the stunning countryside
Release your competitive side with a game of table tennis
Take a stroll around the well-maintained gardens
Admire the traditional stonework
Explore by foot, bike or car
Venture into the historic city of Cahors
Enjoy a boat ride along the Lot river valley
Visit a traditional French market in nearby Prayssac
Take on some friendly competition at the go-kart track
Go canoeing on the Dordogne
Simply take some time for yourself and enjoy the beautiful French countryside
Kitchenware Appliances
Fixtures & Equipment
External Features
Other Interior Facilities
Fully fitted and well equipped kitchen
All bed linen and bathroom towels are provided
Strong WiFi is available throughout the property
A SMART TV with access to Netflix, Amazon Prime, YouTube and others is available, along with UK Freesat channels and a DVD player if required.
Travel cots, stair gates, baby baths, high chairs, changing mats and potties can all be made available upon request
Shared washing machines, along with irons and ironing boards are available.
Cooling fans are available for summer rentals, and a cosy log-burner is fitted for winter rentals
Local Attractions
Frayssinet-le-Gélat is located in the department of Lot and we are only 5 kilometres from the Dordogne. The Lot area is famous for its beautiful villages, traditional food markets, vineyards, caves and restaurants and is an excellent location to visit the famous towns of Cahors, Rocamadour and Sarlat, to name but a few! In addition, for those who enjoy outdoor activities there is so much to do locally including water and adventure parks, horse riding, canoeing, cycling, walking, fishing, as well as visiting historic caves, medieval towns, churches and castles.
The beautiful, quiet village of Frayssinet-le-Gélat is 1.5km from Malbernat and can be reached via a leisurely stroll through the woods. The local bar / restaurant serves delicious traditional foods. An artisan baker provides freshly baked breads/croissants and cakes and the village shop sells all the basics alongside many different cheeses, meats and wines from the area. A small lake (Plan D’Eau) is found on the way to the village, which has an alfresco bar serving homemade burgers, steaks, moules frites and omelettes, as well as crêpes and ice creams.
Cazals is the nearest market town (5.5kms) which has a lively outdoor market every Sunday morning throughout the year. There is a small supermarket for essentials as well as a tourist information office, baker, butcher, pharmacy and a bank. The larger town of Prayssac is 9 kms away and has two bigger supermarkets (both with petrol stations), a good variety of shops, banks and pharmacies. Throughout the year, there is an excellent outdoor local food market every Friday morning which is renowned for being the best in the area. Both towns have a great choice of cafés, restaurants and bars.
Rental Rates for this Property
| Rental Period | Starting Date | Ending Date | Minimum Stay | Rate Per Night | Rate Per week | Rate Per Month |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Winter | Nov 1, 2026 | Mar 31, 2027 | 7 | GBP 895.00 | GBP 2950.00 | GBP 8950.00 |
| Spring | Apr 1, 2027 | Jun 30, 2027 | 2 | GBP 1050.00 | GBP 3750.00 | GBP 11950.00 |
| Summer | Jul 1, 2027 | Aug 31, 2027 | 2 | GBP 1550.00 | GBP 5950.00 | GBP 21950.00 |
| Autumn | Sep 1, 2027 | Oct 31, 2027 | 2 | GBP 1050.00 | GBP 3950.00 | GBP 11950.00 |
Special Rental Conditions
All utilities, bed linen and bathroom towels are included in the booking price. For off-season bookings, logs for heating are available at cost.
Check-in time on arrival day is typically from 16:00, with check-out before 10:00 on departure day. We are happy to be flexible on this where bookings allow - please just ask.
We kindly ask that you help us take care of our beautiful property and leave everything as you found it.
For further details, please contact us.
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Property Exterior
Local Attractions
The beautiful, quiet village of Frayssinet-le-Gélat is 1.5km from Malbernat and can be reached via a leisurely stroll through the woods. The local bar / restaurant serves delicious traditional foods. An artisan baker provides freshly baked breads/croissants and cakes and the village shop sells all the basics alongside many different cheeses, meats and wines from the area. A small lake (Plan D’Eau) is found on the way to the village, which has an alfresco bar serving homemade burgers, steaks, moules frites and omelettes, as well as crêpes and ice creams.
Cazals is the nearest market town (5.5kms) which has a lively outdoor market every Sunday morning throughout the year. There is a small supermarket for essentials as well as a tourist information office, baker, butcher, pharmacy and a bank. The larger town of Prayssac is 9 kms away and has two bigger supermarkets (both with petrol stations), a good variety of shops, banks and pharmacies. Throughout the year, there is an excellent outdoor local food market every Friday morning which is renowned for being the best in the area. Both towns have a great choice of cafés, restaurants and bars.
In the area
This Property is situated in Lot, Occitanie
Nearest Airport: Bergerac, Brive, Toulouse, Carcassonne, Limoges, Bordeaux
Nearest Station: Cahors or Gourdon
Nearest Ferry: St Malo or Bilbao
Nearest Beach: Lake beaches are available at Cazals, Catus and Montcuq. In July and August, Catus and Montcuq also have Aquaparks available.
Please note that the location on this map is an approximate guide, normally to the closest town or village.
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