|
Revel is a magical and lovingly restored farmhouse set in 50 acres of peaceful meadows and woodland. There are country footpaths and woodland walks on all sides of the property and quiet country lanes to wander down. There is an abundance of wildlife, wild flowers and birds in the area and mile upon mile of unspoilt French rural countryside.
Beautifully restored by the owners with the help of local artist and interior designer Marc Jeanneteau, Revel has three very good-size bedrooms and offers excellent accommodation for up to six people looking for a quiet holiday retreat in a peaceful and private rural setting.
The house has two floors of accommodation.
Ground floor:
A large reception room with magnificent old fireplace, huge sofa, music system and bookcase full of interesting reading especially if you’re interested in books about the Knights Templar and the Holy Grail!
A lovely light and meditative room with original stone fireplace, baby-grand piano and sofa. A large and well-equipped kitchen - a range-style gas cooker, table that seats up to eight, a washing machine, dishwasher and a double butler sink. A rustic tiled entrance hall with old stone "evier." A big storage and utility room.
First floor:
Master bedroom with double bed and large en-suite shower room, beautiful original fitted armoire and a separate wardrobe. Two further double bedrooms each with a double and single bed, wardrobe and/or fitted cupboard. Main bathroom with separate shower. Spacious, light and airy landing.
The Garden and Land:
At the front of the house there is a courtyard garden surrounded by old stone outbuildings and a low stone wall. Included in the outbuildings is a beautiful pigeonnier tower. The courtyard offers numerous places to sit and read or sunbathe and there are two wooden picnic tables and plenty of outdoor chairs so that you can pick the perfect place to eat your meals and sample the local wines, cheeses, fresh fruit and produce.
The large swimming pool (12 by six meters) is to the rear of the house and has an electronic safety warning system fitted. Guests have exclusive use of the pool. The meadows surrounding the property provide plenty of space for games and activities.
Area and Activities:
Revel is situated in an area of outstanding beauty surrounded by several spectacular bastide towns and villages. Bourg de Visa is the nearest village, five minutes drive, with a boulangerie, bank, two small supermarkets and a chemist. A short drive will bring you to Rocquecor, a pretty hilltop village with a good restaurant, bar and a small Sunday market.
Montaigu de Quercy has a good range of small shops, a larger supermarket and a large Saturday morning market. There is also a large open air swimming and leisure complex, Base de Loisir, just outside Montaigu with a restaurant. Lauzerte is a must to visit, a beautiful hill top town, also with a small market and a very good restaurant - only a 20-minute drive away. Sunday mornings can easily be spent browsing around the lovely market at Montcuq which has many stalls to tempt the taste buds. The nearby town of Moissac offers a Romanesque Abbey and Cloisters to visit. The beautiful town of Cahors and the Lot valley are less than an hour’s drive away.
The house is conveniently situated between Toulouse and Bergerac airports, one and a quarter hour’s drive from each. |
