La Maison du Papillon - Self-catering house in Lot-et-Garonne
La Maison du Papillons, Beauville, Lot-et-Garonne
Aquitaine,
Francia
In a valley thick with sunflowers and cornfields and rustling with poplars is this renovated house - it’s a good spot, as tranquil as can be. Views reach to the Chateau de Beauville on its promontory, while the village of Beauville (medieval, enchanting) waits on the other side. In the house, understated design and a charming simplicity prevail. A new-old tower houses the kitchen downstairs, and the master bedroom, with a private decked balcony, is up, linked by a crafted spiral stair. The cottage ‘wing’ has the sitting room down (natural stone flooring, stylish leather sofas) and two bedrooms above: white walls, sloping timbers, tiny diamond windows, velux for extra light. All doors open to the garden. A hedge screens you from the lane, there’s a perfect-for-a-snooze hammock slung between trees, and the heated pool is positioned so that splashing nippers are in sight; shade-giving banana trees and palms add an exotic touch. Hop in the car to the beautiful sand beach lake at Montaigu de Quercy, potter and shop in little Beauville, sail off on the bikes (they come with the house). Music, PlayStation, games, toys, books, satellite TV, a wood-burner for autumn stays… brilliant.
Caratteristiche
- Wheelchair access
- At least one bedroom & bathroom accessible.
- Limited mobility
- At least one bedroom & bathroom accessible without steps.
- Children welcome
- Suitable for guests with children aged 3 and over.
- No smoking
- Smoking not permitted anywhere in the property.
- Credit cards
- Credit or debit card payment accepted.
- English spoken
- Host speaks English, whether perfectly or not.
- Air conditioning
- Some, if not all, bedrooms are air-conditioned.
- WiFi
- Wireless internet access available.
- Pets welcome
- Please let the owner know if you want to bring pets.
- Public transport
- Within 10 miles of a bus/train station.
- Working farm
- Or vineyard.
- Owner has pets
- Animals living on the property.
- Swimming pool
- On the premises.
- Bikes available
- On the premises to hire or borrow.
- Tennis court
- On the premises.
- Vegetarian meals
- Available on request.
- Licensed premises
- Alcohol may be served.
- Cash only
- Credit or debit card payment not accepted.
- Dogs welcome
- Dogs welcome in some public rooms.
- Handpumped ales
- Pub serves four or more handpumped ales.
- Wine list
- Pub serves eight or more wines by the glass.
- Food all day
- Food is served all day long.
- Babies welcome
- Suitable for guests with a baby or toddler under 3.
- Hot tub
- Available to all guests, but may require booking.
- Garden
- Grounds for guests to explore.
- Breakfast
- Available, but may come at extra cost.
- Self check-in
- Guests can arrive here and check in independently.
- EV charger
- Electric vehicle charging point.
Electricity included
Open fire / woodburner
Microwave oven
Central heating
Mobile reception
Television
Barbecue
Dishwasher
Cooked meals available
Washing machine
Restaurant within 3 miles
Shop within 3 miles
Pub within 3 miles
Relaxation areas
Breakfast available
Breakfast included
Oven
Hob
Spa on site
Bar on site
Free parking on site
Free parking nearby
Paid parking nearby
Local points of interest from Deborah Hewitt-Thomas:
Punti d'interesse locali da
Deborah Hewitt-Thomas:
- Beauville sits on a hilltop overlooking the rolling sunflower-filled Agenais countryside and is still relatively untouched by tourism. Visit the 16th century church of Saint-Jacques and its chateau on a rocky outcrop, its a 2km walk from Papillons.
- The café on Beauville Square offers gastronomic cooking for a reasonable price, and its terrace overlooks the valley below. You'll also find a grocer, baker, pharmacy, doctor, post office, ATM, bar and tourist office.
- The towns of Montaigu-de-Quercy, Laroque-Timbaut and Lauzerte, with their busy markets, are just a 15-minute drive. Lauzerte is considered to be one of the most beautiful villages in France and is a must see, as is Pujols (around half an hour away).
- The surrounding area is fantastic cycling country due to its quiet roads and beautiful scenery. There's an 18 hole championship golf course at Castelnaud and another at Villeneuve-sur-Lot, around half an hour's drive away.
- Try wine tasting at surrounding vineyards or spend the day canoeing down the Tarn, Lot or Dordogne rivers. Horse riding is available 10-minutes drive away, and you can try paragliding in nearby Motaigu de Quercy.
- Children will love spending the day at the Walibi theme & water park in nearby Agen – a half hour's drive away - or at the swimming lake in Montaigu de Quercy that has slides, a pontoon, a diving board and cafe.
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- 1 House for 6
Parking on site.
Rarely.
La Maison du Papillons, Beauville, Lot-et-Garonne
