Traditional Private River Front Home, Stunning Alfresco Area.

• A special place

  A special place

  • Guest M & J
  • Date of stay 06/02/12
  • Review Submitted 01/23/13
  We spent a wonderful week at Maison du Cele in early June. The owners have done a beautiful renovation of the house, preserving its authentic character but adding comfort and style throughout. All the comforts we look for in a gite were here, just as the photographs and the other reviews suggest. The house is spacious and full of light, with delightful views from the upstairs rooms. We appreciated the fantastic kitchen, the very nice bathrooms and shower, the quality of the linens and towels, the sitting room with its collection of books about France, and of course the terrace. Cabrerets is a small but lovely old village set in a spectactular site. It has an extraordinary bakery (try the croustade and various rustic breads), a good little epicerie and a weekly market on Friday mornings. What a treat to step out the back door into the lane under the cliff, and walk right into the heart of the village -- like stepping back in time. The Cele and Lot valleys will appeal to those who enjoy unspoiled French countryside and regional architecture, food and wine. Last but not least, the friendly hospitality of managers Peter and Michelle helped to make our stay truly memorable. We recommend arranging for one of Michelle's gourmet meals. We look forward to returning to Maison du Cele on our next trip to France.

  Recommended for: Age 55+, sightseeing, romantic getaway.

  Owner response: It makes us very happy to share our love of Cabrerets and our home with people from all over the world. We are so pleased your stay in Maison du Cele met with your expectations. The second level certainly has a lovely view over the river and it is a joy to sit and read by the window, or with a glass of wine in hand, watch the bird life, canoes and spotting the odd large fish or two! The boulangerie is one the treasure of Cabrerets and a great place to practice your French, although Arlette is happy to help you whatever language is spoken. A morning or evening stroll along the river is a great pleasure specially when you have tucked under your arm a bag of freshly baked french patissiers ready to delight your taste buds. Having Peter and Michelle living only 5 minutes away by car is a wonderful benefit of the house and we are very lucky to have them. We look forward to having you return again to Maison du Cele in the near future.

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• Wonderful Way to Begin a Holiday

  Wonderful Way to Begin a Holiday

  • Guest Judith
  • Date of stay 09/19/12
  • Review Submitted 10/15/12
  We had 10 days to explore as much of Southwest France as we could and had chosen to divide our evenings into 3 base camps. We found le Maison du Cele through VRBO...what a gem! From the moment of arrival our stay was magical. We were treated to wine and fresh flowers on the table, historic period furniture throughout, real linen on the beds, stars shining brightly at night, wonderful river vistas at every turn and each morning, the best croissants ever made (I've tried them all over France). Cozy conversations with Peter and some of the villagers added to the delight. Yes, they speak English. When we return to the Midi Pyrenees, le Maison du Cele will be first on our list of must dos. Thank you, Peter for you kindness and for suggesting that fantastic patisserie. Please tell the owner if we could have communicated we would like to have asked her to return to America with us. Merci beaucoup, mon ami.

  Recommended for: Families with teenagers, age 55+, sightseeing, girls getaway, romantic getaway, adventure seekers.

  Owner response: We are so pleased to hear that you enjoyed your stay in Maison du Cele. We love our little piece of paradise and get so much pleasure out of sharing it with like minded people. We are very lucky to have Peter and Michelle looking after our home, they are always available for any assistance required (they live in the village also), and they are always happy to share the 'secret local delights' of Cabrerets with new travellers. We look forward to having you return to Maison du Cele in the future.

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• French Experience

  French Experience

  • Guest Graeme
  • Date of stay 05/24/12
  • Review Submitted 07/29/12
  The beautiful French village of Cabrerets overlooks the River Cele. It is a tranquil setting within the framework of a 7th century village. The accommodation is very comfortable and sleeps 6 adults easily. It is a beautifully maintained and appointed property that provides for lovely alfresco dining out doors under the sprawling grape vines. The quaint village of Cabrerets is well serviced with a bakery, a deli / store and restaurants.Our favourite being " The Wheel " . Only 30 minutes away is the lovely city of Cahors. Trendy and vibrant, it provides for great shopping in many fashion stores. Ideal for those who want "retail theropy ". Locally in Cabrerets is the World Heritage listed "Peche Meule Caves " there you can visit the times of the civilisations in the days of cave dwellers.

  Recommended for: Families with teenagers, age 55+, sightseeing, tourists without a car, girls getaway, romantic getaway, adventure seekers.

  Owner response: We are glad you discovered the retail therapy in Cahors, my shoe and summer dress collection has certainly grown since we started visiting Cahors especially on Market day. While in Cahors why not stop in one of the little cafes in the plane tree lined Bvld Gambetta for a Perrier or a Cafe Creme to watch the world pass by. When you are refreshed take a stroll down the side streets towards the River Lot and the Pont de Valentre a medieval masterpiece. Our favourite restaurant is also Le Roue we absolutely adore the Salmon Risotto and the Snail Pasta with a hint of Tuffle. Another one of our many pleasures is to buy an ice cream and wander through the little lanes of Cabrerets on a warm summers evening.

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• Maison du cele

  Maison du cele

  • Guest milang24
  • Date of stay 08/28/11
  • Review Submitted 07/24/12
  We spent an amazing 10 days at the delightful Maison du cele .The house was beautifully prepared when we arrived fresh flowers,sparkling clean rooms and a cosy comfortable atmosphere. The village of Caberets is charming and has a variety of wonderful restaurants, activities and world famous caves to visit. We spent some of our days swimming and canoing in the lovely river cele which is directly in front of the house. Every morning we walked down to the bakery and bought our fresh croissants for breakfast and delicious baguettes for lunch and usually went to a village market to buy fresh produce for dinner which we would eat outside in the vine covered courtyard. This amazing house has beautiful views from every window ,our bedroom overlooked the river and gorgeous french countryside .You can do as much or as little as you want in this lovely village ,we were often happy to just relax in this gorgeous house read a book or have a glass or two of wine.We have recommended this beautiful holiday house to family and friends ,it is truly a wonderful place to stay.

  Recommended for: Families with teenagers, age 55+, sightseeing, tourists without a car, pet owners, girls getaway, romantic getaway, adventure seekers.

  Owner response: Thank you Rick and Julie for your glowing review, we want all our guest to have such a wonderful experience in our home. Reading in the courtyard is one of our favourite past times, our library is growing very quickly with kind guests leaving pre loved books for future guests to read. We are glad you enjoyed the village life, we often host walkers and cyclist as we have many walking and cycle trails leaving from the village of varying lengths and difficulty. We look forward to having you return to Maison du Cele in the future and remember we offer a discount for return visitors.

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• Picturesque Cabarets property

  Picturesque Cabarets property

  • Guest Pete
  • Date of stay 07/23/12
  • Review Submitted 07/23/12
  Great residence, clean, quiet, well equipped, and charming. Located in a picturesque region. Perfect property for relaxation and indulgence. Would recommend trhis property to the most fastidious holidaymaker.

  Recommended for: Families with teenagers, age 55+, sightseeing, tourists without a car, girls getaway, romantic getaway, families with young children.

  Owner response: One of the indulgences available is to have a cook meal waiting for you on arrival, certainly a great way to start your holiday especially if you are arriving late or have had a long journey. We are pleased you enjoyed your stay in Maison Du Cele and the beautiful village of Cabrerets.

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• Karen

  Karen

  • Guest Karen
  • Date of stay 04/22/11
  • Review Submitted 05/17/11
  This beautiful home made our holiday very special. All the rooms are comfortable and cosy from the wood burners, should the night air have a chill, to the lovely courtyard trapped in sunshine when you sit having a croissant for breakfast. You can relax all day and not venture far or visit the local caves at Pech Merle, to wander round the little streets of Cabrerets, watch the cyclists ride by and maybe sample a glass of wine or two at the local restaurant. At night you can sink into lovely comfortable beds with the most luxurious French cotton sheets and listen to the Rive Célé as it meanders past your window and all the local wild life settle down for the night as you drift off. This home offers everything you could want and so much more, you can visit many places and St Cirq Lapopie is definitely worth a visit, a very enchanting little village nestled in the hills. All the locals are very friendly and a walk to the local Boulangerie is a must to set you up for the day. A home that becomes yours for the time you stay and a place you really won’t want to leave. Book before I do because we will definitely be going again ! Almost forgot but my son who is 9 found exploring the brooks that run through the village a fab place to have hours of fun and great place to cool off in the summer. Anyone travelling back to Calais will find Park Asterix a perfect place to stop enroute too

  Recommended for: Families with teenagers, age 55+, romantic getaway, families with young children, adventure seekers.

  Owner response: We are very happy you enjoyed your time in Cabrerets. During the summer months local children often play in the brooks, or go for a swim in the river. Hiring a canoe is another great way to enjoy the river and scenery.

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• Stunning renovated French town house in the Lot Region

  Stunning renovated French town house in the Lot Region

  • Guest Geoff
  • Date of stay 10/08/10
  • Review Submitted 11/09/10
  My daughter and I made a brief visit to La Maison du Célé and from start to finish our stay was superb. The accommodation exceeded our expectations with modern bathing and kitchen facilities yet retaining an authentic French style throughout. We really enjoyed strolling through the local markets and along the pretty river Célé. The cliffs and general geography of the region are outstanding. Nearby St-Cirq-Lapopie is truly stunning. We have already booked to go back in the spring of 2011 and would recommend this house and region to anyone looking for an authentic French experience.

  Recommended for: Families with teenagers, age 55+, sightseeing, romantic getaway, adventure seekers.

  Owner response: Thank you Geoff for your review and addition of a wine tasting guide book we found in our library. May we suggest next time a visit to Chateau Lagrezette a 15th Centuary Chateau built on the foundations of a 12th Centuary fortified house. Wine tasting and a visit to the wine cave is a most pleasant way to spend the day and of course bringing back to Maison du Cele your wine purchases to be enjoyed in the courtyard.

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23 March - 18 May 2013         Euro 480/wk
18 May - 6 July 2013          Euro 580/wk
6 July - 24 August 2013         Euro 650/wk
24 August - 14 September 2013    Euro 580/wk
14 September - 26 October 2013 Euro 480/wk
Saturday to Saturday
Long Term Winter Rentals also available min 1 month email for details

Note: Until confirmed, rates are subject to change without notice.