Key
Facts :
| Location
: |
Casteljaloux
2 kms |
Type
of location : |
Semi-rural,
outskirts of historic market town. There is some road noise
audible - it's a rural road 30 metres from the property. |
| No.
of bedrooms : |
2
: 2x doubles (1 with double bed and bunk beds) |
| Sleeping
capacity : |
4-6 |
| No.
of bathrooms : |
1
(shower only) |
| Style
of property : |
Bungalow |
| Prices : |
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» Price includes bed linen, towels, electricity, water, gas
» Optional
cleaning services available. £40 for exit clean or
mid-stay clean including bedding
» Security deposit £150
cheque or cash payable prior to arrival. The deposit is
returned no later than 14 days after departure assuming
no breakages/damages
» Read important information about security deposits & insurance |
Linen
arrangements : |
Beds
are made for arrival. Bathroom towels also provided. |
Cleaning
arrangements : |
Optional
cleaning services available
» Read important information
about cleaning
|
Arrivals
& departure : |
Arrive
Saturday 4-6pm and depart Saturday by 10am. There is some
flexibility in the off season
»
Read important information about
arrivals & departures |
| Nearest
beach : |
Arcachon
90 kms |
| Nearest
boulangerie : |
Casteljaloux
2 kms |
| Nearest
airport : |
Bergerac
& Bordeaux both 1 hour; Toulouse 1 hr 15 mins |
| Nearest
ferry port : |
St
Malo 7 hours drive |
| Swimming
pool : |
Yes,
fenced off for security. 8x4 metres, constant depth 1.2m,
ladder steps |
| Suitability
for children : |
Small
gardens and quiet for teenagers. However, plenty of activities
in around Casteljaloux including the leisure lake |
| Suitability
for infants : |
No
cot or high chair provided |
| Facilities
& equipment : |
UK
satellite TV; DVD player; CD player; BBQ; washing machine;
microwave |
| Things
to see & do : |
Markets,
ancient towns, châteaux, wine-tasting, spa, golf,
horse-riding |
| House
rules : |
No
pets or smokers please |
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Location
: Map
Ref D4
Bel
Air lies in a semi-rural location in the hamlet of Peyrama but
is only 20 minutes walk to the market town, Casteljaloux.
The bungalow is accessed from the main road via a side-track.
There are a few other houses nearby. Some road noise is audible
from the D291 Casteljaloux road - it's a rural road.
Casteljaloux is in the Lot-et-Garonne départment
of south west France. This is a mostly rural area dominated, not
surprisingly, by the huge Lot and Garonne rivers. There is plenty
to offer all types of visitor and best of all, arguably, is the
absence of crowds in the high season, unlike the Dordogne to the
north.
Bergerac and Bordeaux airports are an hour’s drive.
Toulouse
airport is a short distance further.
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Accommodation
:
Bel
Air is a modern and well-kept two bedroom bungalow providing straightforward
and homely holiday accommodation.
The main entrance to the house is from the back garden. French
doors open into the brightly decorated lounge which is the main
room for relaxing. There is a lovely log-burning fireplace,
sofa and chairs plus a large TV with satellite. A small table
for 6 is provided if ever you choose to eat indoors!
The two bedrooms are both double size and the
larger of the two provides one double bed and bunk beds so in
theory the bungalow could sleep up to 6. Both rooms look out on
to the back garden. There is plenty of storage and hanging space
available.
The kitchen is small and has a French-feel to it with its open
units. Since the home is an English one you are guaranteed having
a kettle, toaster and an oven with hob! There is also a fridge
freezer in the kitchen whilst the washing machine is situated
in the bathroom – by no means unusual in France.
At the end of the hallway is the bathroom which
has corner shower, basin and wc.
The
sloping back garden is a good size and south-facing
and private swimming pool just outside the house.
There
is a lovely and very peaceful and shady terrace just outside the
lounge, ideal for dining out or sipping a cool beer in the hot
sun (trust us - we speak from experience!). Garden furniture is
provided.
There
is sufficient parking for two or more cars at the front of the
house.
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Guide
:
This area of France is very rural and almost untouched by time.
It is an ideal territory for exploring the ancient towns,
vineyards and châteaux of Gascony
and yet avoid the tourists and traffic of the ever-popular Dordogne.
Nérac, La Bastide d’Armagnac, Mézin,
Pujols and Villeneuve-sur-Lot are popular ancient towns
to visit. Agen, the capital of Lot-et-Garonne,
has a fine Musée des Beaux-Arts, not
to mention a host of opportunities for buying prunes - Agen
is the prune capital of the world!
For day-trips into the Lot valley, drive east
towards Cahors. Also worthy of a day-trip is
Auch with its famous 15th century Cathédrale
Ste-Marie and pretty setting over-looking the Gers
river.
The nearest town is Casteljaloux (literally
meaning jealous castle). The town dates back to the 12th century
and there are still some original 15th and 16th century buildings
in the old town. It’s a pleasant market town with plenty
of shops and restaurants with a market held on Saturday. The
excellent tourist office is inside the Maison du Roy, where
both Louis XIII and Louis XIV have stayed.
Just to the south of the town is the large lake of Casteljaloux,
Lac de Clarens, which is great for a day out
for the family. Here you can fish, cycle, walk in the
woods, ride a horse, play tennis,
go boating or windsurfing
or take a swim. There is also a restaurant
at the lake. New in Casteljaloux is the thermal spa.
Locals inform us that is really is a luxurious place to wallow
and revitalise the body and mind; below we have provided a link
to the spa’s website.
There are golf courses in the area including
Casteljaloux, Barbaste and Marmande. For cyclists
there are numerous tracks which enable you to safely see the
countryside. For the really adventurous, there is an airstrip
near Marmande for private flying. There are tennis courts and
swimming pool in Casteljaloux.
Naturally there are plenty of wine-tasting
opportunities - one of the local appelations is Cahors. If you
are interested in undertaking a private visit to some of Bordeaux’s
finest châteaux, this can be arranged for you by a local
contact of ours. Whether it’s St. Emilion, Sauternes,
or Entre-Deux-Mers, this could be your chance
to sample a selection of grand cru wines. Festivals for wine,
food and music occur in the region throughout the year. Further
south and you enter Armagnac country –
more opportunities for tastings!
Beach lovers should head to Arcachon or Bisacarrosse.
These resorts are approximately 75 minutes driving distance.
Arcachon has numerous attractions including the magnificent
Dune du Pyla – Europe’s highest
sand dune – and a stroll around the Winter Town
which is home to a range of eclectic villas.
The city of Bordeaux is less than an hour away
and is a good option for a day-trip, whether it’s boutique
shopping, sight-seeing or culture. Walking around the 18th century
old town centre (Quartier St. Pierre), you can begin to imagine
the city’s commercial and maritime past.
For further information try the links below. Please note that
we cannot be held responsible for the content of third party
sites.
Lot-et-Garonne
Tourism Guide
Bordeaux Tourism
Guide
Casteljaloux
Thermal Spa Station
UK Tourist
Centre for France
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