Nourede, a private country property with heatable pool and excellent family facilities - From £1600 - £2900 per Week

A family friendly private corner of the countryside awaits Guests at Nourede.

Situated a short drive from the ‘toutes commerces’ town of Montcuq in the Lot, Nourede offers family friendly accommodation for up to 10 guests with an exclusive heatable swimming pool. all in an isolated countryside location.

The sleeping accommodation is conveniently arranged with 2 bedrooms in the main house, a completely separate double bedroom with its own entrance and an annexe with a further 2 bedrooms. This makes Nourede an ideal choice for multi generation families holidaying together, or friends sharing the property. Pets are also welcome with Owners consent

A number of shaded seating areas around the property offer opportunities for peace and privacy for smaller numbers, or there are areas where the whole group can gather for family meals.

MAIN HOUSE
Accommodation in the Main house is arranged with bedrooms on the Ground floor and Living accommodation on the First floor.

Steps up to the First Floor from the Parking area lead to a Covered Terrace (bolet) with tables and chairs for outdoor meals.

From here enter the Open Plan Living/Kitchen/Dining room with a large dining table comfortably seating 10, and a comfortable seating area with satellite English television, music centre and a large selection of books and board games.

The Main Kitchen has an electric induction hob and oven, and a large fridge and separate freezer. There is also a microwave oven and dishwasher. There is ample storage and workspace to cater for a large family.

Also on this level is a small room which can be used for babies, or as a quiet working area if needed.

Internal stairs lead to the Ground Floor where there are Two Bedrooms with ensuite bathrooms
– Twin Bedroom
– Master Bedroom  with King Size bed, and in the former wine store (cave) with vaulted ceiling. French doors open onto a small terrace and the garden beyond.
Sofa and armchair.

‘The Moroccan Room’ 

With its own Private entrance a further bedroom – known as the ‘Moroccan Room’ – has a King Size double bed and a Supplementary single bed.  A kettle and crockery is provided for Guests using this room.  It has an En suite bathroom.

ANNEXE

A barn has been converted to provide an annexe with 2 further Bedrooms with a Kitchenette. 

One bedroom has a King Size double bed and a Single bed, and easy chairs for relaxation.
The other bedroom has two Single beds and easy chairs for relaxation.

Both bedrooms have their own en suite bathrooms.

The Kitchenette is adequately equipped for most meals that four people would request, but for larger meals or numbers of people the kitchen in the Main House would be more suitable.
There is an electric hob , fridge, microwave and a dishwasher.

Immediately outside the Annexe is an open courtyard, where the table tennis table will normally be kept.

(Note – There will be only one let in progress at a time – If only the main house is rented, the annexe will remain closed and unoccupied)

There is ample parking for up to four vehicles at Nourede.
The property has a large garden, with plenty of trees and shrubs for shade. From the garden there are superb country views, especially to Montcuq in the distance.
A feature of Nourede is a number of small terraces with tables and chairs so Guest can get peace in sun or shade as they wish.

The heated Swimming pool measures a healthy 12 x 6m, with integral steps. The pool can be heated at additional cost.

A terrace surrounds the pool and there are sunloungers, sunshades and other pool furniture available.

Also on the pool terrace is a good sized Au vent shelter  with a large picnic table and benches, and right beside that is a large built in charcoal barbecue.

Being at the end of a cul de sac which opens onto quiet country lanes, there are good opportunities for walking and cycling from the property.

Local Attractions

Nourede is at the heart of the ‘Quercy Blanc’ – an ancient area steeped in history.

Montcuq (2km) has all every day services Guests are likely to need, and a Sunday market which starts off nearly all in French, but as the strong expat presence in the area come in to town the percentage of English voices grows rapidly as the morning goes on.  Sunday lunchtime sees the bars and restaurants busy with diners while between the streets under the trees the locals meet to play boules, chess and cards.
Montcuq also has a castle in the centre of town, and the view from the castle is not to be missed.

The rolling landscape in the immediate area has many interesting and historic villages to visit – fortified hill towns such as Tournon d’Agenais, Lauzerte and Pujols for example.
Lauzerte (10km) is an ancient hill town with a noted square, and views from the ramparts around the countryside. In summer weekly evening markets are held and the square is laid out with tables and benches – just bring cutlery and a glass, and try some of delightful local dishes prepared there around the square to the accompaniment of music and usually dancing.

It is not many miles to be in the centre of the Cahors AOC wine producing area along the river Lot, with a visit to Chateau Chambert near Floressas particularly worthwhile, whilst those preferring white wines can head a few miles south to the area around Moissac and the river Garonne where the Chasselas grapes preferred in this area produce a gentle white wine.

Many of these wines will be found at markets held somewhere nearby every day of the week. Guests can buy the freshest of produce and other interesting items direct from producers and make a delicious fresh lunch – but always be early! By early afternoon there is usually no trace that a market has been held that day.

In the vale of the river Garonne are the towns of Moissac and Montauban. Moissac is a well known destination with the major attraction of the Abbé and Cloisters of St Pierre being a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
Montauban is noted for its rose coloured brickwork, in particular round the main square La Place National which has been renovated in recent years.