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The Count and Countess d'Armagnac own the Chateau de Couanac, which has been in their family since the late 1700s.
The castle is set amongst 750 acres of mainly grass and
woodland, with a private lake available for fishing. Not only impressive
by its rich history and architectural diversity; beauty and calm are
the most dominant features of this magnificent estate.
The region is famously known for its food and wine. Cahors,
the capital of the Lot with its medieval quarter is only 30 minutes
drive away, as is Villefranche de Rouergue. Nearby is picturesque St
Cirq Lapopie and the towns of St Antonin and Caylus - with bars, restaurants,
sporting facilities, banks etc - are within a 30 minute drive. Locally,
there are numerous villages to visit, most with weekly markets, cafes,
bakers, butchers and restaurants.
The four various properties offered for rental share a
large pool and are located next to the castle and form a little hamlet. |
Selected by Alistair
Sawday for their publication
'Special Places to Stay in France' |
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The
Countess welcomes you
There is a restaurant in the Chateau where produce
grown on the farm is prepared by the Countess for a selected number
of tables. |
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The four houses
offer accommodation with many of the original features retained: exposed
beams, stonework and fireplaces and each has its own individual section
of garden with BBQ.
A unique experience, with all properties benefitting from
the most beautiful scenery and vast safe grounds that the estate has
to offer. (Cars are not allowed within the immediate areas.) For children,
there is a football pitch, a large indoor games room and table tennis.
It is an ideal place for children to meet and play and
for the parents to relax.
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| The 12 x 8m floodlit
pool |
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| The extensive
grounds |
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IF THE SIZE OF YOUR PARTY IS SMALLER THAN THE MAXIMUM OCCUPANCY LEVEL
for this property, please enquire direct as to whether a reduced rate
could apply. |
FACILITIES:
- Large floodlit pool 12m x 8m, fenced for child security
- Loungers and BBQ
- Children's activities, including football, indoor games room and
table tennis
- Laundry room with washers, drying and ironing facilities (shared)
- Linen and bath towels can be reserved at a supplement
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LE FOURNIL
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4)
The bakehouse is the most charming home and can accommodate 4 people.
A beautiful living-dining area welcomes you. Furnished with an antique
round table and chairs, the comfortable lounge area has a fireplace
and an open plan fully equipped kitchen with fridge and cooker. There
is a shower room with WC. Two bedrooms, one with a double bed and the
other with two single beds are located on the first floor.
A small private courtyard (enclosed) adjoins this property, with lawns
to the front. |
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LA METAIRIE
 (Sleeps
6)
The Farmhouse has beautiful original features including
an impressive stone floor and is built on 2 floors.
The main room area is spacious and tastefully furnished with a fireplace,
an antique farm table, benches and chairs.
The open plan kitchen is fully equipped with a fridge and cooker.
Bedroom 1 has a double bed, Bedroom 2 and 3 each have a single bed
and Bedroom 4 has a double bed.
There is a bathroom with a separate WC.
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LA MAISON DU MEUNIER
(Sleeps 6)
 Originally
the miller's house, this is a charming home with an amazing stone floor.
The ground floor consists of a lounge with fireplace, a dining area
with an antique farm table and benches and a kitchen fully equipped
with fridge and cooker. Bedroom 1 is also on this floor and has a double
bed and an extra lounge area.
There is an extra living area and shower room with a WC on a mezzanine
floor.
Bedroom 2 and 3 are on the first floor. They are both attic rooms.
Bedroom 2 is furnished with a double bed. Bedroom 3 contains 2 single
beds.
A large terrace is located at the rear of the house and a lawned area
at the front, facing the pool.
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LA FORGE
 (Sleeps
8)
The original blacksmith's house is built on 2 floors and is very spacious
and beautifully renovated.
The ground floor has a living/dining area with a fireplace. The kitchen
is fully equipped with a fridge, cooker and dishwasher. Bedroom 1 has
a double bed. There is also a bathroom with a separate WC.
Bedrooms 2, 3 and 4 are on the first floor. Bedroom 2 and 3 contain
double beds and bedroom 4 has 2 singles. There is a shower room with
a separate WC on this floor.
Directly in front of this property is a walled gravelled courtyard,
with table and chairs. |
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| See our page Getting
Here for details of possible savings on your travel costs |
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If you wish to make a booking for any of the available dates for the
above properties please email
us and we will confirm that a reservation is held for you
and request that you complete the appropriate booking
form and send the deposit direct to us.
It is possible to book these properties on a daily basis
outside the above dates at a proportion of the weekly rate.
Tel: +44 (0) 781 783 1495
Email: enquiries@frenchcountryhouses.com
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