Charming country cottage with rural views of the Lot Valley

Poppy Cottage

46160 Cajarc

Nearest town: Cajarc, St Cirq Lapopie

Ideal for two people, Poppy Cottage is set in the beautiful Lot Valley, and enjoys beautiful views over open countryside with limestone cliffs. The River Lot is about 10 minutes away on foot. There are lovely walks in the area which is close to the Chemin de Compostella, the pilgrim route to Spain. A perfect place to explore the delights of St Cirq Lapopie, Cajarc, Figeac, Villefranche de Rouergue, the amazing caves of Peche Merle, and Cahors. Relax and soak up the atmosphere of a real French village.

Poppy Cottage is newly renovated this year so everything is fresh and clean. As well as a sunny terrace with stunning views, there is a large shady garden with an above-the-ground pool for a refreshing dip at the end of a day's sightseeing.

You will find a spacious sitting room with views over the terrace and surrounding countryside. The seating area has a small sofa and a sofa bed, providing extra sleeping accomodation if necessary. There is a pretty little antique wood burning stove for cooler evenings.

The dining area has a table and four chairs, and is near a door through to a small kitchen. The kitchen is equipped with a modern gas cooker and a large fridge, but retains the old sink. There is plenty of new crockery andglassware.

The bedroom has a comfortable double bed,and plenty of storage space in the wardrobe and chest of drawers.

The newly fitted shower room has a basin set in a vanity unit, a WC and a walk-in shower.

The poppy theme is visible throughout the cottage which is decorated in a smart red and white colour scheme, with poppy print curtains, bedding etc. Good quality linen and towels are provided.

Attractions

Poppy Cottage is 4km from the busy little town of Cajarc, once the home of Françoise Sagan and President Pompidou. Cajarc has a Plan d'Eau for watersports (which tend to be limited to August), a good selection of shops, banks, a petrol station and a good selection of bars and restaurants.

Only 20 minutes away is the beautiful village of St Cirq Lapopie, perched on a cliff with its steep alleys and historic buildings. The bigger towns of Figeac, Villefranche de Rouergue and Cahors are all within 45 minutes, and each deserves a visit. Villefranche has an excellent market on Thursday mornings, it is reputed to be one of the best in south-west France.

The caves of Peche Merle with their prehistoric wall paintings are well worth visiting. The tour takes 90 minutes.

A bit further afield are the Millau Viaduct, a feat of engineering, and the important abbey at Conques, or you could go wine tasting in the vineyards of Cahors or Gaillac.

Price

Low season until 5th June and after 25th September 250 Euros p.w.
Mid season 5th June - 9th July and 4th September - 24th September 300 Euros p.w.
High season 10th July - 3rd September 350 Euros p.w.

Contact details

Caroline Mills

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Tel. 00 335 65 40 75 86

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Booking

Please contact the owner, Caroline Mills, by email for full details

Located approx 1h from Rodez Airport (Ryan Air from London Stansted) and 1h30 from
Toulouse (Easy Jet from Gatwick, and BA from Heathrow) If you are driving, we are
about 30 mins from Jct 57 on the A20 motorway. Full directions will be given on
confirmation of booking.

Facilities

Maximum occupants: 4

Booking confirmation: Within 24 hours

Changeover day: Saturday
DVD library
Fridge
Location: in the country
No pets
Credit cards accepted
Pool - outdoor
Property type - Cottage

Poppy Cottage

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