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Sleeps 5 in 2 bedrooms plus infants |
 | Little ones are welcome to use the lovely 12m by 6m pool which has electric powered secure cover for maximum security and is closed when leaving the pool area unattended. Pool to be heated from April 2011. |
 | In-room/cottage treatments: relaxation massage |
 | Useful toys provided includes: toddler books, bath toys, DVDs, soft toys, general toys, sandpit & drawing materials. The suite each have dvd players and there is a library of dvd's and satelite uk tv. |
 | Outdoor toys include table football, boules, hoola hoops, balls, pool toys & floatation aids, a paddling pool, table tennis and ride-upons. |
 | Bed and breakfast available for 10pp per day and private chef available for dinner parties or romantic celebration meals (needs min. 48hrs notice). |
 | WiFi is available within the apartment. |
 | The local 13th century bastide town of Sainte Livrade-sur-Lot is less than 5 minutes drive away, bakeries, supermarkets, pharmacy, a doctor, banks, post office, a tourist office, coffee shops and restaurants. |
 | Useful baby gear provide includes: cots (wooden x 3), highchairs (3), hand blender, sippy cups, plastic crockery, plastic cutlery, baby bath, steriliser, changing mat, cupboard locks, child toilet seats & potty |
 | Babysitting is available if pre-booked in advance (min 24hrs) |
 | Bed and breakfast available 10 Euros pp plus 3 course home cooked meals are available with 24hour notice, as well as private chef which can be arranged for celebrations etc with 48 hours notice. |
 | pre arrival shopping service is offered and can include baby essentials as well as groceries. A generous welcome hamper comes with all bookings. |
Arrivals and Departures:
Check-in time: 16:00
Check-out time: 10:00
Payment:
Reservation Deposit: 30%
Balance: 56 days prior to arrival
Capacity:
Sleeps: 5 + cot sleeping infants
La Maison de Maitre is a very special find indeed - a glamorous blend of French country chic interiors with the best elements of self catering i.e. spacious, private accommodation and freedom to cook for yourselves, and the style, luxury and optional additional services of a boutique hotel such as bathrobes, slippers, champagne, flowers etc.
Lovingly restored by its owners, designers Juliet and Deane, and their team of local artisans, this grand 18th century former barn is now home to three luxury self catering suites with one or two bedrooms a piece, fully equipped modern kitchens and their own private outdoor terraces. Each suite is stylishly decorated with an eclectic mix of modern, antique and traditional style furniture, attractive soft furnishings, antique mirrors and crystal chandeliers, and painted in cool restful colours.
Despite their 18th century character, each has plentiful supplies of contemporary fixtures and fittings too. Their fully equipped kitchens come with free standing cooker, microwave, fridge/freezer, dishwasher, washing machine, kettle, toaster and coffee machine, plus a full complement of crockery, cutlery, and glassware, cooking utensils, iron and ironing board; whilst their living areas boast UK satellite TV and Video or DVD player, selection of films and a CD player. There's even a hairdryer supplied for each suite, completing the boutique hotel suite feel. Younger guests are well looked after too with a comprehensive list of nursery gear from sippy cups and sterilisers to cots and baby baths (see full list in grey box below), plus baskets of toys, books and colouring materials.
The icing on the cake is the wonderful setting on an 8-acre country house estate complete with parkland, fields and orchards, plus a glistening 12 × 6 m pool with truly fabulous views over the surrounding countryside and villages. Here guests relax easily and time goes slowly. Days start taking in the views over al fresco breakfasts on the suite terraces or cooked for you and served on the lovely communal terrace. Later on it’s a tough choice between lounging by the pool soaking in the views or packing a picnic (self-made or ordered from the owners) and pottering around the grounds, perhaps a stroll into the pretty village for supplies or lunch? Or a daytrip to one of the pretty nearby towns or a St Emillion Vineyard? Evenings are generally spent sitting on the terrace enjoying the lavender scented breeze whilst enjoying a cool glass of local wine. Such an idyllic setting is sure to refresh even the most frazzled of parents!
Please note: There is a pond on the estate but it is approx. 50 metres from the accommodation and should not therefore pose a danger.
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The 13th century bastide town of Sainte Livrade-sur-Lot is less than 5 minutes drive away and offers excellent bakeries, two supermarkets, newsagent, pharmacy, estate agents, hairdressers, doctor, banks, post office, tourist office, coffee shops and restaurants, including a particularly fine one overlooking the river. On Friday mornings the open-air market provides a colourful experience of French life, with local regional produce and delicious treats.
The nearby historic town of Villeneuve-sur-Lot is a short 15 minute drive away, and boasts the most restaurants and pavement cafes in the whole region. There are also fashion boutiques, jewellers, antique shops, estate agents, some larger supermarkets and main post office. Market days are Tuesday and Saturday mornings, held in the open air at the main central square, spilling out into the neighbouring streets, and inside at the old covered market hall. Well worth a visit.
Agen is the capital of the region and can be found 30 minutes away by car nestled on the banks of the river Garonne. From here you can catch flights to Paris and rail links to Paris, Toulouse and Bordeaux, or spend time sightseeing and shopping in the bustling high street with its varied selection of cafes, restaurants and boutiques, which even includes one small department store.
Nearest Medical Services: Doctors surgery 3 minute drive into the village with English speaking doctors, 15 minute drive to nearest hospital.
Getting There: Nearest airports are Bergerac(approx. 45 mins), Bordeaux and Toulouse (both approx 1hr 45mins) . The closest ferry ports are Bilbao (4.5 hrs), St Malo (6hrs) & Calais(10hrs). Try www.skyscanner.net as a useful resource for finding flights, www.ferrysavers.co.uk for ferries and www.auto-europe.co.uk for car rental. Alternatively, the owners can provide a chauffeur.
Past Guest Ratings: * (3 guests)
*Rating collated since Feb '10.
All verified as genuine BFB guests who experienced the accommodation with young children.
Awards:
We spent a blissful 2 weeks in August here. The location is perfect a good base...
We spent a blissful 2 weeks in August here. The location is perfect a good base for touring the local area which had plenty of markets, beautiful villages to potter around, castles a lovely beach on the River Lot where the children could build sandcastles and paddle in the crystal clear water, a ten minute drive away. Two good supermarkets less than 5 minutes away and Z'animoland which my 5 and 3 yr old girls loved! The gite was beautifully decorated and we had stunning views over the fields. What was lovely was all the washing up liquid, gloves, dishwasher tablets, washing powder etc was all provided for - so all we had to buy was food - even the bbq was set up with coals! Dean and Juliet were fantastic hosts, very knowledgeable, friendly and on hand. You could order 3 course meals to be served at your Gite - the food was fantastic and reasonably priced. The only downside was our bed - I think having got used to a king sized bed at home - this was a bit small particularly when the girls joined us too!
Would definitely return.
Overall Experience Rating: 100%
La Maison de Maitre was great. I am recommending your website far and wide!" ...
La Maison de Maitre was great. I am recommending your website far and wide!"
