Manoir Les Gaillardoux

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Equally suited for get-togethers of large groups of family or friends or for intimate parties, Manoir Les Gaillardoux offers space, privacy, style and comfort. The luxury of a heated swimming pool, the leafy trees of the park, dinner under the stars on the terrace or, on cooler evenings, by the log fire in the spacious dining room... the Manoir delights our discriminating guests.

Stone-built 18th Century Manoir Les Gaillardoux sits in its own 1.25 hectare park and orchard and features fine examples of the local architecture. The Master bedroom suite comprises a large bedroom with double bed, boudoir, dressing room and en-suite bathroom with double washbasin, large shower and Jacuzzi, and separate en-suite WC. The further five bedrooms each have an en-suite shower room (WC, double wash basin, shower), and the beds can be made up as single or double beds to suit guests’ needs. A cot is available on request.

The Manoir has been recently internally modernised to provide well-equipped and comfortable accommodation to welcome 12 guests indoors and out, whilst retaining the traditional features of a French country manor. Rooms are spacious, generously furnished and ideal for entertaining both large and intimate parties. The Manoir is centrally heated throughout, while the dining room, which easily seats 12, has a wide open stone fireplace for winter or cooler autumn evenings.

The two living rooms, the Grand salon (drawing room) and the Petit salon, are spacious and bright. The drawing room has comfortable seating for at least twelve guests, but at the same time provides an ideal atmosphere for a cosy winter get-together or a smaller intimate party. Further living space is provided by the billiard room, where there is a separate TV and DVD player for the children.

The fully equipped Gourmet kitchen includes two dishwashers, an American fridge freezer/ice dispenser, two ovens, an electric hob with four large induction rings, two gas rings, an electric deep fryer, microwave, electric toaster, kettle, coffee maker, blender/slicer and semi professional cooking utensils ... and manuals to help with initial use. There is an ample supply of crockery and glassware. The laundry room has two Miele washing machines and a tumble dryer.

The Manoir offers entertainment for all the family: LCD wide screen satellite TV with DVD player, quality music centre, billiard room with children’s TV and further DVD. For contact with home, there is ASDL / wireless broadband internet access (in our experience, mobile phones and blackberries work perfectly on the property), and combined fax/answering machine/copier/telephone.

A large Australian gas BBQ and quality furniture are available on the spacious terrace for outside eating. The large, partly-walled heated swimming pool faces south and can be enjoyed from late spring to October. Suitable for children, with steps and a gentle slope leading to diving depth, the pool has a sound ringing security alarm but is not fenced. 12 loungers with cushions and some sunshades are arranged on a stone paved terrace. The garden offers areas of shade and sunshine for play or relaxation, including boules. A further shower room with washbasin and separate WC/cloakroom on the ground floor is easily accessible from the swimming pool and garden.

The columned coach house provides parking for up to 5 cars, further parking is available in the grounds with easy unloading access for luggage/shopping.

Additional information about rental rates:

•A refundable deposit against damages of 1,000 Euro is charged at time of booking.

2012 bookings: No price increase from 2011. Book now to take advantage of the favourable exchange rate.

Our weekly fee includes thorough cleaning of the interior of the Manoir before guests' arrival, and weekly cleaning on Saturdays during guests' stay of multiple week duration. Beds are made (as single or double beds as required) before guests' arrival, and sheets are changed weekly on Saturdays. Bath and pool towels are also provided, as well as hand towels in the cloakrooms, kitchen and laundry room.

Additional services may be possible by arrangement, to be quoted individually.

Special taxi rates have been agreed with a local taxi firm to take and bring back guests to local restaurants within an approximate 60km radius of the Manoir, and for airport collection and return (Toulouse and Bergerac). Private flyers arriving at Lalbenque aerodrome can also be collected by arrangement.

See our website www.ManoirLesGaillardoux.com

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The scenic Causses du Quercy Blanc are an elevated limestone plateau with extended views over a rolling hilly and wooded landscape. The area enjoys a sunny, dry climate with mild spring and autumn weather yet relief from extreme summer heat, making it possible to live outdoors for a large part of the year.

The Quercy region is sparsely populated and is well-known for its picturesque medieval villages, many of which have shops, cafés, restaurants and traditional street markets. Food lovers will find much to delight them in the local delicacies, such as the rare black truffle, which can be enjoyed at a number of restaurants for all occasions within easy reach of the Manoir.

The area is also known for the “black wines” of Cahors. Most of the local chateaux and vineyards welcome visitors for guided tours and wine tasting.

The area boasts a rich architectural heritage and a wide range of cultural activities: intact spectacular cliff-top fortresses and historical remains; Pont Valentré, the magnificent medieval bridge at Cahors; the 11th century cathedral at Cahors; the stunning 15 Century Chateau de Cieurac near Lalbenque; and the medieval village of Saint-Cirq-Lapopie on its rocky promontory dominating the Lot valley to name but a few, all of which are less than a half hour drive from the Manoir. The limestone geology throughout Périgord and Quercy has resulted in series of caves with stunning pre-historical cave paintings which are open to the public.

With spectacular sculptured rocky landscapes, the wide river valley of the Lot and smaller rivers like the shallow Célé attract water sports lovers for boat hire, fishing, canoeing, swimming and picnicking. The area also provides opportunities for cycling, walking, caving and golf, as well as adrenaline-raising activities such as sightseeing flights, parachuting and gliding at the nearby Aerodrome de Lalbenque.