Traditional Quercy Stone Holiday Cottage with Private Pool, Lot, France - Genevrier

Genévrier - Traditional Stone Cottage with Private Pool in Midi Pyrenees, Vallée du Lot, Sleeps 5 

Set in eight acres of its own land amid oak trees, juniper bushes and box together with wild orchids and honeysuckle, Genévrier has all the ingredients for a peaceful and relaxing holiday. 

Guests have exclusive use of the cottage, pool and grounds.

The Vallée du Lot is further south than some people realise, spring comes early, summers are usually hot and dry and autumns are delightfully warm.

It is a land of warmth and sunshine and spectacular beauty, scented with juniper and thyme and alive with butterflies, the perfect place to relax and unwind.

This charming three bedroom stone cottage can accommodate up to five guests and is ideally situated in a tranquil location. Our beautiful Lot home offers the ideal base for guests wishing to explore the local surroundings or just relax by the pool with a good book and a glass of local wine, whilst enjoying the peace and tranquillity.

Ground floor
The large open-plan living area features a traditional terracotta tiled floor and a beamed ceiling. A sofa and easy chairs provide comfortable seating in front of the cosy wood-burning stove, perfect for those cooler nights. The kitchen/dining area to the left of the entrance is well equipped and includes fridge, electric oven, gas hob and a microwave / combination oven. The pine dining table will seat 8+ people. The bathroom includes a wash-hand basin, shower and WC is also situated on the ground floor.

Upstairs
Two delightful and pretty double bedrooms with stripped wooden floors, sloping ceilings and original oak beams. One room has two single antique pine 'sleigh' beds with French doors and the other a full-size double bed and there is room for a small child's bed or cot. Both bedrooms have double aspects and boast fantastic views over the valley. An attractive extended landing/mezzanine at the top of the oak staircase contains a further single bed if required.

Garden
To the side of the cottage is a wonderful 'cuisine d'été'. This is really the place that you are likely to take all your meals during the hot summer months. The attractive covered area with stout oak beams and old canal tiles on the roof provides comfort and shade - an absolute necessity. A round metal painted table enables six to eat in comfort and a number of wicker chairs with squashy cushions gives the you opportunity to put your feet up and relax with a glass or three of the famous local Cahors wine and read those books. A 'baunderie' completes this area and has a large fridge / freezer, washer / drier and double sink together with plenty of storage.

The exceptional pool area is adjacent to the cottage, sheltered and completely private. The wall of the barn, a terraced wall with lavender and cypress together a lower wall leading off into the copse, bound it on three sides.