Vacation Rental Description
Position
Situated in one of the loveliest and most exciting parts of northern Lot, on the edge of the rugged Causse du Gramat, Le Bosquet offers comfortable centrally heated accommodation for two people. Set in its own grounds of over an acre, with stunning views of the Dordogne valley and the fairytale Chateau de Belcastel, the cottage is a great favourite with lovers of the countryside and gastronomy. The cottage is situated on the D247 which runs between the villages of Lacave and Rocamadour. The distance from exit 55 (exit for Sarlat and Souillac) off the A20 motorway is 14kms. The yellow Michelin map you will need is number 75.
Accomodation
The accommodation consists of a large dining room separated from the kitchen area by cupboards and work surfaces. The dining area has a pretty dining table with four chairs, a small bookcase and a Welsh dresser. The cupboards contain a very comprehensive collection of kitchen equipment and crockery and glasses. The kitchen has a double sink and full sized fridge with freezer compartment plus a four- ring gas- cooker with oven and grill. There is a microwave provided., together with a toaster, electric kettle and electric coffee maker. A small sitting room makes an L shape with the dining room. Here there is a map cupboard packed with local information and maps, a sofa bed, armchair and a television (French only) and DVD player . There is a large fitted cupboard which contains the iron and ironing board as well as a selection of books, DVDs and board games. A CD player is also provided.
The cottage is heated by propane gas and so is suitable for rent all year round.
Two sets of French windows lead to the two terraces and garden.(One access is via a wooden staircase) Here you will find a gas barbecue and garden furniture,including two sunloungers .The grounds of over an acre are largely rough grass and trees and the views of the valley of the Dordogne, Chateau de Belcastel and a wild dry coomb called Les Carbonniers are stunning. Please note that about one third of the garden is quite steeply sloping.
The double bedroom has a 4’6” bed, two bedside tables and good fitted cupboards.
The shower, basin and loo are all in one pine panelled room.
The wild flowers are particularly beautiful in April May and June and the butterflies are wonderful.
There is a huge private parking space in front of and beside the cottage
The local countryside is very attractive with high limestone cliffs an plantations of walnuts maize and tobacco.
Canoeing , walking , horse riding and golf are all available nearby.
Use of the owners' pool can be arranged.
There are innumerable attractions nearby from caves to castles and museums.
There are several shops within 8 kms and a small shop open from May to October in Lacave itself
Facilities
Cleaning Service
Cooking Utensils
DVD
Heating
Kitchen
Linen Service
Microwave
Amenity Parking
Refrigerator
Sterio
TV
Washer
The cottage is provided with a fullsize gas cooker with four rings, an electric kettle an electric coffee maker and toaster. The washing machine is in a small outhouse fitted with an indoor airer in case of wet weather. On your arrival you will find complimentary juice, butter or non dairy spread and milk in the fridge. provided for your
Lacave is in the north of the Lot and the departments of Correze and Dordogne are both only about half an hour distant.
There are fantastic towns, villages, castles and caves to be explored around Lacave. Some of the most interesting are Rocamadour (a very ancient pilgrimage site on the route to Santiago de Compostella), 8kms; Martel, a really well preserved but lively mediaeval market town 20kms; Carennac, with its beautiful Abbey 25kms; Figeac, with its Museum of Champollion 40kms; and many more.
Activities
Biking
Cinema
Fishing
Golf
Horse Riding
Kayaking
Mountain Biking
Restaurant
Shopping
Theme park
Water Sports
Zoo/Wildlife
The countryside is very beautiful with its towering limestone cliffs and high plateaux and its lush valley plantations of maize, walnuts and tobacco. You can explore the area in a leisurely way on foot, by mountain bike or canoe as well as on horseback. Many of the restaurants and campsites have swimming pools which you can use if you have a snack and mountain bikes can be hired from some campsites. There are also a few places where it is safe to swim in the river but seek local advice first. There are two eighteen hole golf courses within easy reach. One is just north west of Souillac, 22kms from the cottage. Non members are welcome.
There are five restaurants in and around the village which are very varied (in both cost and menu) more The local cuisine is world renowned and includes specialities such as confit, foie gras, walnut products and local trout and lamb.
All the local towns have markets at least once a week
Travel Options
- Nearest Airport : Brive Vallèe Dordogne at 30 kilometers distance;
- Nearest Train Station : Souillac at 15 kilometers distance
- Nearest Town : Souillac at 14 kilometers distance