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Au Moulin |
Montaigu de Quercy, Aquitaine/Dordogne, France |
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A 16th century windmill and cottage, set in 4.4 acres of private land in the beautiful Lot valley. Surrounded by fields of sunflowers and spectacular views of the French countryside, this is a peaceful retreat you will never forget. |
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Property Info |
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Accommodation Type:
| Mills & Millhouses |
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Property Setting:
| Village / Rural |
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Holiday Type:
| Relaxing / Family / Culture |
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Bedrooms:
| 4 |
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Guests:
| 8 |
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Catering:
| self-catering |
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General Info |
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The windmill is situated on a hill near Roquecor and as a result the views are stunning. The mill is in a picturesque and tranquil location in the midst of sunflower, sweetcorn and vine fields yet it is within just a few kilometres of all sorts of attractions which will suit everyone. The garden and land has lots of shady trees for siesta-ing under, and there is a gorgeous swimming pool with diving board and water slide for your use. Sleeping max 8 the windmill and the pigeonnier are separated by a terrace so you can be as private or as social as you desire. Au Moulin is romantic for couples,or can suit families in peak season. You get the exclusive use of the whole property including the private swimming pool |
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Details on the area surrounding the property/accommodation |
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You can see south from the pool terrace for 5km and to the north for 30km across open fields. The windmill is also close to the wine region of AOC Cahors and is designated as its own 'reserve de faune sauvage'. There is a plan d'eau with sandy lake beaches and waterslides 7 kms away at Montaigu de Quercy and there are others at Montcuq, Beauville and Tournon. Bicycles can be hired locally and tennis courts can be found at Valleilles. Horse riding and golf are also available close by, as are watersports at the Moissac lake. The attractions of the Dordogne valley are a day trip away and the town of Cahors is well worth a visit for its Roman bridge and architecture. St. Cirq Lapopie is also close and is one of the prettiest towns in France. The Walibi theme park at Agen makes an great day out for those families with younger
children and the Gouffre de Padirac, although a fairly long drive away, is spectacular.
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Getting there & away/local amenities |
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Getting There:
| The drive from Caen is 450 miles down 2/3rds motorway so is not too far in a day. The windmill is midway between Bergerac and Toulouse airports, about 95km. Bergerac is very small but is more convenient. You can hire a car from both.
Ryanair and Flybe fly from many airports in the UK to either
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Nearest airports:
| Bergerac 95km |
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Nearest ferry terminal:
| Caen 450 miles |
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Car Hire:
| Essential |
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Nearest restaurant:
| Many including michelin*- details in house book |
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Nearest shop:
| Montaigu du Quercy, 7km Rocquecor 3 km |
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Nearest market:
| Montaigu on Saturday mornings |
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More Info |
Owner Info |
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Name |
J Mellows |
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Contact Phone No. |
01329 662248 |
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Accommodation details |
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Activities Nearby |
Birdwatching / Canoeing / Cycling / Fishing / Golf within 30km / Horse Riding / Tennis / Walking / Watersports
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Interior Facilities |
Cot / Highchair / DVD player / Linen provided / Washing Machine
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Interior Details |
Inside there are 3 bedrooms in the windmill tower with a 4 poster at the top. Please note that the spiral staircase winds through the tower. There is also a shower room/toilet, a living room and a separate kitchen in the main house. The pigeonnier is self contained for 2 and has 1 double ensuite bedroom, a good size living/dining room with kitchenette and shower room/toilet. The interior is traditional and rustic but yet thoughtfully furnished throughout.
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Exterior Facilities |
BBQ / Courtyard / Garden / Parking / Swimming Pool / Terrace
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Exterior Details |
Outdoors the enclosed patio has a bench set and a giant parasol for shade. A tent gazebo, garden furniture, sun-loungers and a shaded swing seat are provided. There is ample parking and flat areas for games. Recreational facilities include bats, balls, climbing frames, swings and slides and a giant chess set. The swimming pool has a magnificent south facing view with a wide terrace, waterslide, diving board and a gas barbeque. This is an excellent spot from which to watch birds of prey or the stars on a clear night. The sunsets in this part of the world are often spectacular and the terrace affords a splendid outlook. Please note that the pool is fenced in accordance with French law with a lockable gate. This has been made as unobtrusive as possible.
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Further Details |
Duvets, crockery, cutlery, pots, pans, an iron, vacuum cleaner, microwave, fridge freezer, washing machine, baby bath,cot and high chair are all provided. The property has no baths only showers. Cooking is by bottled gas and water heating is by electricity. There are markets galore in the surrounding bastide towns and the mill has a list of these as well as a
large selection of literature covering the many sights and places of interest, including restaurants.
The area is of course famed for its eating and drinking and fortunately there is a noted gourmet chateau restaurant nearby. The Lot valley has many historic sites, and the fortified hill towns built at the time of the 100 years war are still there and close by - Monpazier, Monflanquin, Moncuq, Lauzerte, Domme, Ville Royale, Tournon, Penne, Beauville, Villeneuve and many more. They are a rich source of history. The well preserved medieval Castle of Bonaguil was visited by TE Lawrence in 1908.
There is even a prune and a fois gras museum locally.
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Conditions of
Rental |
The property and pool are serviced but guests are requested to clean the accommodation and leave it as they would wish to find it. Guests are asked to arrive after 3pm and leave before l0am. 25% of the rent is due at the time of booking and balance is due 10 weeks before letting date. Guests are advised to take out cancellation and personal liability insurance. Linen can be hired by guests who fly @ £10pppw. A returnable security deposit of £100 is required on booking. There is a set of terms and conditions which come with the booking form.
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Other Information |
Child Friendly / Ideal for honeymoons / Pet Friendly / Short breaks available
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What visitors have said about Au Moulin |
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Just a quick note to say thank you for the use of your windmill. We had a lovely holiday and thoroughly enjoyed the peace and quiet. The pool area was gorgeous and we spent most of our time there - having a diving board and spiral slide made it all the more fun. I think the chess board was a fabulous idea and we all loved playing it. It felt like a scene from Harry Potter! At time of booking I asked for reassurance that the property was going to be peaceful and away from it all and it definitely ticked the boxes. Once again many thanks.
Helen Teale, UK, Sep 2010 
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We arrived with high hopes from the details that you had sent to us but were absolutly bowled over with what we actually found. The location is nothing short of stunning with beautiful views on three of the four aspects, the sunsets towards the West each evening were a joy to witness. The grounds (of a few acres) were well kept and secluded which made it perfect for our family holiday. The pool (which again was secluded and shaded by mature trees) was the highlight of the garden and literally meant that we didn't need to go anywhere to enjoy our time there, although we did take the opportunity to explore the area. It was clean when we got there and was checked and cleaned twice by Gary during our stay. The windmill itself was just what we had hoped for, a little piece of charming historical France - the accommodation had been sympathetically incorporated into the spiral of the tower, all off a magical ancient wooden staircase. When we arrived everywhere was beatifully clean as you would expect and we left it exactly as we found it for your next guests. The kitchen was perfectly adequate, in fact we ate in about 50% of the time making use of the oven and microwave which both worked perfectly. The bathroom/toilet was also just what we needed for our family and the fact that there was no bath didn't detract at all in fact we found a shower of much more use. The Pigeonnier was perfect for my parents in-law and meant that we could holiday together but still enjoy our own privacy when we needed it and this was one of the main reasons why we ended up choosing the Windmill over the many others we considered. In all we had a marvellous time at the windmill and wouldn't hesitate in recommending it to anyone who was considering a holiday in the Lot region, it was good value for money considering the number of peple it could house and it had great facilities. Thanks again John for a great holiday and good luck for the future.
Jim Spurling, UK, Jul 2010
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We'd just like to let you know what a good time we had at the windmill. The pool was clean and sparkling, in just the right position to catch the right sort of sun at the right times of day even in September. Inside the mill had all the ambience we expected from an ancient building with necessary mod - cons all in working order and my son and his partner found the pigeonnier delightful. We hadn't been to this area before but found the area around great for a leisurely visit with lunch (Penne is particularly beautiful) or a more focussed trip i.e. vineyards, prune museum or pate de fois gras museum. Everyone at these places was pleased to see us, I think, as the season was just beginning to wind down so wasn't busy.
Our special memory is of lying on the loungers at nearly midnight looking up to the night sky and seeing shooting stars, satellites and The Milky Way - this on my son's birthday and, admittedly, with jackets on!
Thank you, we had a lovely time.
Jenny and David Corbin, UK, Sep 2010
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