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Description of holiday cottage in Lot-et-Garonne, Aquitaine

Grand Soleil's position adjacent to the pool makes it ideal for families, as parents are able to keep an eye on their children.

Grand Soleil was converted from the old grain store and created into a spacious gite with plenty of space for a family of 6.

Downstairs is the sunny well-equipped kitchen with a dishwasher, oven and hob, microwave, washing machine, large fridge/freezer and plenty of utensils, crockery and kitchen tools. Oil and vinegar, herbs, spices and condiments, and a starter amount of tea and coffee are supplied.

The living room has sofas and armchairs for all guests and a dining table and chairs. There is television with satellite channels, including BBC channels, and a dvd player. A selection of books and family games are provided.

A stable door (you can open the top, but leave the bottom half closed if required) leads out from the living room to the pool, and a second door leads to the terrace at the end of the property. Here you will find a barbecue and plenty of space for outdoor dining with a large table and chairs, and an umbrella for shade.

There is also a shower/wc on the ground floor.

Upstairs are the three bedrooms and the bathroom/shower/wc. The main bedroom has full length windows (protected) and views towards the 11th century Cambot church. The two twin bedrooms both look over the pool.

There is a pretty bath/shower/wc.

Accommodation, Facilities and Services

Suitability:	No Smoking, Pets Considered
General:	Electric Fan/s, Internet Access, Stairgate, Sports equipment, Bicycles, Hairdryer
Bedrooms:	3 Bedrooms, Sleeps 7 12 Double/s, 2 Twin/s Third bedroom has three single beds
Bathrooms:	2 Bathroom/s 1 Bath/s, 2 Shower/s, 2 Wash basin/s, 2 Toilets/s
Lounge:	Seating for 7 people TV, Video, Satellite/Cable TV, DVD Player, Board Games, Books/Magazines, Selection of Films
Dining Area:	Seating for 6 people , High chair
Kitchen/Utility:	Oven, Hob, Grill, Fridge, Freezer, Microwave, Kettle, Toaster, Dishwasher, Washing machine, Tumble dryer, Ironing board, Iron
Outdoors:	Swimming Pool, BBQ, Shared garden, Terrace, Sunloungers, Patio table, Patio chairs, Sunshade
Access:	Car essential, Private car park
Services:	Linen provided, Towels provided
Facilities in each room:	Internet access We anticipate wifi internet will be available in 2011. Please check with us.

Price quoted in £ Sterling

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Rates

Period	Weekly
01.04.11 - 28.05.11	£425.00
28.05.11 - 18.06.11	£550.00
18.06.11 - 09.07.11	£795.00
09.07.11 - 27.08.11	£975.00
27.08.11 - 30.09.11	£550.00

Please Note: Prices may be subject to change at the advertiser's discretion.
Currency conversions are not guaranteed to be accurate.

Deposit/Booking Notes: Prices are per gite per week
20% deposit required to secure booking
Balance required 8 weeks before holiday commences
£200 refundable security deposit required with balance.


High and Peak season prices are inclusive.

Low and Mid season prices may be subject to an additional heating charge.

All linen is included during Low, Mid and High season.

Location of holiday rental in Lot-et-Garonne, Aquitaine

Holiday Type:	Rural, Lake/Riverside, Historic/Sightseeing, Family
Local Activities:	Swimming/Watersports, Walking, Horse Riding, Amusement/Water Park

Location description

The Lot et Garonne has wonderful scenery and still retains a laid-back way of life from a bygone era. Life is taken at a gentle pace by the locals, and yet for visitors there is so much to do.

Golf and horse riding are close by, and there are several leisure lakes with 'beaches'. For children (and adults!) there is the Parc Walibi theme park in Agen, the 'Arc en Ciel' adventure park with aerial walkways set in woodland close to Fumel, a small water park in nearby Valence d'Agen and a new water park at Nerac. There are numerous water sports on the Lot and Dordogne rivers or if you would rather watch than participate there are boats for hire in Villeneuve and Moissac, or canal/river trips from Agen or Nerac. There is a go-kart track near Agen or, for the occasional cloudy day, there is ten-pin bowling.

Day trips out can include the wonderful scenery of the Lot and Dordogne valleys, Cahors and St Cirq Lapopie, and the larger cities of Toulouse and Bordeaux. The Airbus factory in Toulouse offers tours in English, and there is also a Space Museum there.

This is a wonderful area for walking and nature-lovers, and we often see deer, badgers, red squirrels and the occasional wild boar, numerous birds of prey, golden orioles, and hoopoes. A walk down through our field in early summer is a delight with several varieties of orchids. Twenty six varieties were found in the local area by a Botanical Society who stayed here!

In late spring, many of the local villages hold plant fairs. Our favourite is Tournon d'Agenais, held annually on the 1st May, and the village square is a riot of colour from all the plants and shrubs on sale. It is the signal to get cracking on all the pots and hanging baskets which surround our pool during the summer!

A 'must-do' event during the end of July/early August is the Son et Lumiere event at Valence d'agen. The story takes place in the early days of the canal and describes the lives of people along it. In particular, three boys who are seen at school, going to war, getting married and settling down and there are wonderful depictions of a Pentecost Fair, a wedding and a WWII fight between the Resistance and the SS. The scenery created for the show is an entire village with school, shops, church and houses, plus carts, cars and a 1920s fire engine! 350 local people take part and create a magical evening, accompianied by fireworks and laser shows.

We are close to the wine growing areas of Buzet, Duras and Cahors, and for food lovers this area is a must! Magret and confit of duck, foie gras, melons, plums and soft fruit are all produced locally. Agen is famous for its prunes, and if your only memory of prunes is from school dinners, wait until you try prunes in Armagnac. You will never think of them in the same way again!

Restaurants vary from basic regional cooking to haute cuisine, and prices from 10 euros for a three-course lunch to the somewhat more expensive (!) Michelin-starred 'Trama' restaurant in nearby Puymirol. Rick Stein himself recommends the Station Restaurant at Agen Station!

At the end of a busy day, though, come back to the peace and quiet that is Faysselle, open a bottle of wine on your terrace, watch the sun go down and enjoy the silence!

Other activities

River boat trips from lovely town of Nerac, Villeneuve, Moissac.
Watersports on both Tarn and Lot rivers.

Local events

During July/August, many local villages hold 'Night Food Markets'. Our local village, St Maurin, holds one very Wednesday night during these months and it is hugely popular with holidaymakers and locals alike.
Stallholders sell a variety of meals which are then eaten sitting in the picturesque village square. A band entertain us through the evening, which always ends with some very lively dancing!

Tourist attractions

Beautiful towns and villages of Penne d'Agenais, Pujols, Lauzerte, Tournon d'Agenais, Villeneuve, Moissac

Nearest Airport:	Toulouse Bergerac Bordeaux	100km 90km 150km
Nearest Railway Station:	Agen (TGV)	25km
Nearest Ferry Port:	St Malo	750km
Nearest Pub/Restaurant:	St Maurin	4km

Directions

Faysselle is situated in Lot-et-Garonne, South West France. Our closest town is Agen (20km).

By Car

Faysselle is 432 miles from St Malo, and 590 miles from Calais. Journey times vary according to season, but excluding July and early August would be 6 1/2 hours and 9 hours respectively, excluding stops.

By Air

We are lucky to be well-served with airports in this area, and you have a choice of flying into Toulouse (1 1/4 hours), Bergerac (1 1/2 hours) or Bordeaux and Carcassonne (both 2 hours). Car hire is available at all airports. Use www.skyscanner.co.uk to find budget airline flights from anywhere in UK. BA also flies from Gatwick into Toulouse or Bordeaux.

By Rail

Eurostar service from London Waterloo or Ashford to Paris (into Gare du Nord, change to Gare du Montparnasse) or Lille (change of platform only required) to connect with excellent TGV service into Agen. Car Hire is available opposite Agen station, subject to usual opening hours.

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