A few minutes walk to the picturesque main square of the beautiful C12th bastide town of Lauzerte, with selection of shops and restaurants. Lauzerte was a stop on the St Jacques of Compostella pilgrimage route and has many historic buildings; today it prides itself on its twice-weekly farmers' market and the cultural events organised throughout the summer. Horse-riding 5 min drive. Nightclub between Lauzerte and Montaigu-de-Quercy 15 min drive. Two popular swimming lakes with sandy beaches in the market towns of Montaigu and Montcuq, both within 15 min drive. Golf 22 km at Castelnau. Medieval town of Cahors 40 min drive, well worth exploring. International airports: Toulouse 90 km/Bergerac 95 km.

Truly magnificent stone-built house in which it would be easy to imagine yourself Lord or Lady of the Manor. Originally built in the C15th, it later became a school, then an hotel, and has recently been totally re-furbished to a very high standard. Archway from street into walled courtyard with terrace and pool 10 x 5 x 0.8-1.8m depth with security immersion alarm. End of terrace has wrought-iron fence looking down onto quiet lane and has extensive breath-taking views over the ramparts to the lush, gently rolling countryside of the Tarn and Garonne. On-street parking. BBQ.

Decorated and furnished stylishly throughout with some fine French period furniture. Huge dining room with exposed beams, stone fireplace, decorative tiled floor, french doors to terrace. Door into games room with comfortable seating. Door to fully equipped kitchen (access also from entrance hall) with dishwasher, microwave and breakfast dining area. Door to small covered terrace looking onto street. Elegant sitting room with 2 comfortable sofas, armchairs, open fire, satellite TV (French channels)/video. Sep WC. Stairs to small landing, where they divide up to 1st floor, to right leads to laundry room with washing machine, Bed 1: 2 singles, ensuite shower/WC. To left leads to Bed 2: king-size, ensuite bath/WC, low ceiling, leading to. Small staircase to 2nd floor, Bed 3: double, ensuite/shower/WC. Bed 4: 2 singles, ensuite shower/WC. Bed 5: 2 singles, ensuite bath, shower, sep WC. Further stairs to 3rd floor, Bed 6: double, ensuite shower/WC, Bed 7: double, ensuite bath/hydro shower/WC. Six steps up from landing to Bed 8: double, ensuite shower/WC. Six steps up from landing to Bed 9: 2 single boat beds, ensuite shower/ WC. Cot and highchair available on request.