* MINIMUM OF 2 NIGHTS during the cold season (as we need to heat a 3-story stone house), on weekends (Friday and Saturday or Saturday and Sunday and public holidays
** 1-Night bookings available when it falls between two reservations
The house has 3 floors (with low ceilings and steep staircases) equipped with wi-fi and convertible heating and air conditioning and a fireplace.
At the basement is the dining area, small shower room with the toilet and kitchen equipped with microwave oven, refrigerator with freezer, coffee maker, Nespresso machine, toaster, water boiler, electric stove with oven and a complete set of kitchenware and dinnerware. Basic breakfast and cooking items are provided.
At the 1st floor is the living room where there is a fireplace (wood is provided), smart television with satellite channels, bluetooth speaker, working desk, toys and a selection of French and English books for adults and children.
At the top floor is the bedroom which sleeps 3 persons. There is a queen size bed (160x190) and a single bed (90x190). The beds have a mattress topper with goose feather and 5-star hotel quality bed linens. The bedroom can be divided with a curtain. There is a small dresser with a hairdryer.
Outdoor is a semi-fenced private garden with sunbeds and a dining terrace with a barbecue.
The heated jacuzzi is for the guests' private use and is available all year round. Access has a supplement charge (to be settled upon check-in) of :
30€ - Stay of 1 to 2 nights
40€ - Stay of 3 nights
50€ - Stay of 4 to 6 nights
55€ - Stay of 7 nights
Rate to be advised for stays of 8 nights and more
Swimming pool (open from mid-May to mid-September) access is at our nearby hotel "Le Pont de l’Ouysse" at no extra cost. The hotel is 500 meters away only.
ACCESS OF TRAVELERS
The house is completely independent with a separate entrance.
EXCHANGES WITH TRAVELERS
We live on the spot. We are available to answer your questions and help, if necessary. We speak French and English.
THE DISTRICT
La Pinay is located in a hamlet overlooking the Ouysse Valley, a few steps from Belcastel Castle, one of the most beautiful castles of the Dordogne.
Lacave is at the crossroads of three departments (Lot, Dordogne and Corrèze) and three regions (Midi-Pyrenées, Aquitaine and Limousin). The Dordogne valley is an ideal base for visiting many sites within a one-hour radius.
Rocamadour (10 km), a medieval city classified as an exceptional Grand Site of the Midi-Pyrénées region
Villages to visit: Sarlat (38 kms), Carennac (27 kms), Loubressac (33 kms) and Collonges Les Rouges (37 kms), unmissable labeled "Most Beautiful Villages of France"
Castles: Castelnaud (45 kms), Fenelon (25 kms), Castelnau-Bretenoux (39 kms), Montal (41 kms)
Prehistoric sites: Lascaux (49 kms), Les Eyzies (49 kms)
Grottes: Cave of Lacave (2 kms), Chasm of Padirac (24 kms)
Gardens: Garden of Eyrignac (30 kms), Garden of Marqueyssac (40 kms)
Museums: Automates and mechanical toys in Souillac (10 km), Champollion in Figeac (56 kms)
Animal Parks: Animal Park in Gramat (20 kms), Reptiland in Martel (20 kms), Forest of the Monkeys and Rock of the Eagles in Rocamadour (10 kms)
The area offers a multitude of activities for all ages - walking, cycling, canoeing, horse riding, fishing, golf, tennis, hot air ballooning, climbing, caving, canyoning and paragliding.
For the gourmands, this little corner of the South West is the region of the black truffle, a rare and valuable product (truffle markets are held from December to February. It is also the country of foie gras, Rocamadour cheese, Périgord walnuts and Cahors wine. Visit truffle and cavage by appointment.
Shops, supermarkets, banks, pharmacies and other amenities can be found in Souillac (10 kms). There is also a market every Friday morning.
TRANSPORT
The nearest airports are Brive / Dordogne Valley (30 km), Toulouse (180 km) and Limoges (150 km).
The station of more meadow is to Souillac (11 kms) and Brive-la-Gaillarde (46 km) line Paris-Toulouse
We are in a rural environment. It is essential to have a means of transport.
We can arrange bike rental.
ADDITIONAL DETAILS
The rate is for 2 adults and 1 child under 2 years old. The 3rd person of 2 years and over will have a supplement of 30 euros per night.
The price includes bed linen and towels (except pool towels).
Cleaning is optional. A deposit of 40 Euros will be due on arrival, refunded upon departure after inspection of the cottage.
Pets are welcome with a supplement charge. We would like to inform you that we have a cocker spaniel. The garden is semi- fenced so your dog/s cannot run away.
I do not serve breakfast but I make available to my guests some breakfast items like coffee (for the coffeemaker), tea/infusion, cereals, grilled bread, home-made jams, eggs, butter, milk, sugar and honey. Also available are some basic cooking ingredients like vegetable oil, olive oil, walnut oil, salt, pepper, balsamic vinegar and red wine vinegar.
RULES OF PROCEDURE
Check-in from 16:00 and check-out before 11:00
Smoking inside the house is not allowed.
No parties