Description in english
Situated in the valley of the river Lot, BORNE lies right at the heart of Aquitaine in the department of Lot et Garonne.
This quality “Gite” has been awarded the highest four star ratings by both “Gites de France “ and “Clevacances”, and it is the only gite on the property.
With a spacious 40m² lounge area, three double bedrooms and a fully equipped kitchen, the gite can accommodate up to six people and two babies.
Two of the bedrooms are furnished with king size double beds, whilst the third bedroom is twin-bedded.
The separate kitchen is fully equipped, with fridge-freezer, four ring gas hob, electric oven, micro-wave and dish washer.
The bathroom, which is separate from the toilet, is complete with bath, shower cubicle, twin wash basins, and bidet.
Attached to the gite is an annexe with a covered patio area.
The annex houses the washing machine, clothes dryer, and an additional fridge, whilst the covered area serves as a barbeque area with a space for storing bicycles.
The fully enclosed garden of about 200m² gives full security for children and pets, and forms part of the nearly five acres of land of the main property, ideal for an “after lunch” constitutional stroll.
The 14m x 6m swimming pool (2.5m deep!) is solar heated, and maintained in tip top condition using UV filters and activated oxygen, so no chlorine or salt residues. Use of the pool is shared with the owners.
So everything is in place for you to have an unforgettable holiday, whether simply relaxing by the pool, or visiting some of the various historic and cultural sites of this
wonderful part of France.
The region is rich with opportunities for many interesting and active pastimes, from
mushroom picking, wine tasting and gastronomy tours, through fishing and boat trips, to off road biking, rafting, canoeing, golf, horse riding, rock climbing , …….right up to micro-light flying from the nearby ULM airfield………
Sites of Interest:
Brugnac:The Chaudron Magique (Magic Cauldron), is an active farm which is open for tours, visitors participating in various activities, including making your own goat’s cheese!
Grateloup: If you like honey and are interested in bees and bee-keeping, this is for you. Living ecology museum of bees …..
Nerac: Chateau of Henri IV
Le Temple sur Lot: Visit the” Latour Marliac”gardens, the water plants in this special garden are the plants which influenced the drawings of the artist Manet,and the famous gardens of Giverny, and also that of Pamplemouse on the island of Maurisse.
Pujols: Superb medieval village perched on the top of a hill overlooking the Lot valley………a must visit village.
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