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Manoir Coutenson -  Property Ref: tr4702   Manoir Coutenson

Property Ref: tr4702

A luxury 17th century manoir house with large pool.

Sleeps 16 + cot

Location - Nr Casteljaloux, Lot et Garonne in the Aquitaine region

 
 
Property Details
    Located in Lot et Garonne, Aquitaine, SW France

Manoir Coutenson is situated in a small hamlet some 8 km from the thermal town of Casteljaloux, the hamlet is peaceful and very typical of French countryside living. The property sleeps 16 and is made up of 8 ensuite double bedrooms with period and antique furnishings throughout. There is a large heated swimming pool, covered terrace and games room all set in well kept secluded gardens.

Situated near the town of Casteljaloux the property benefits from good auto-route connections and the airports of Bordeaux and Toulouse.

There are many peaceful and quaint villages with markets and good restaurants in the area along with many activities such as horse riding, golf and an aqua park for the more energetic.

See below for further information on activities.

 
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Property Description
 
Manoir Coutenson - A luxury 17th century manoir house with  large pool.
 
A beautifully restored Manor House built around 1790. Extensive delicate restoration over two years has taken this house to a high standard. The entrance to the property is through two imposing electrically operated gates, which open onto a short sweeping gravelled drive leading to the house. At night the trees along the drive are floodlit when entering or leaving the property.
 
 
Ground Floor:

Kitchen / Utility room - Spacious fitted kitchen with French style units, made of solid oak and large table. Facilities include washing machine, dishwasher, microwave, fridge / freezer. All utensils including cutlery and pots and pans are of good quality.

Lounge - Large double aspect lounge area with 2 fire places and period and antique furniture. Ample seating, digital satellite tv.

Dining Room - Large formal dining table seating 16 people. Large open fireplace and views out over the pool area.

Bathroom - Roll top bath and basin with separate toilet.

Bedroom 7 - Spacious bedroom accessed from the hallway or lounge. Bathroom and toilet facilities are just outside off the large hallway.

 
First Floor:

Bedrooms - Six lovely bedrooms all with ensuite facilities, fully carpeted and finely furnished. (One bedroom only has its toilet positioned outside the room, due to plumbing difficulties).

Upstairs hallway - Polished floor with, lovely rugs, antique desk and chair with a window overlooking front garden.

 
Outside:

Swimming Pool - Large heated pool which is flood lit at night. The pool is fully fenced with sunloungers and parasoles.

Terrace - Large covered outside terrace adjacent to the pool with large table seating 16 people and built in BBQ.

Games room - Located at the end of the terrace there is a pool table, darts, exercise machines and other children's games.

Tower - Attached to the main house but accessed via it's own door is a self contained tower with small lounge area downstairs and ensuite double bedroom upstairs.

 
 
Manoir Coutenson - Floor Plan
 
Additional Information
 

*Ample power points in all rooms* *Smoke detectors throughout the property* *High chair and cot available* *Full central heating*

 
Local Area
 

Manoir Coutenson is situated in a small hamlet some 8 km from the thermal town of Casteljaloux, the hamlet is peaceful and very typical of French countryside living, just outside Casteljaloux is a huge lake with sandy beaches, boating, fishing, swimming and a restaurant built out over the waters edge. Opposite the lake is a golf course and riding centre. Tennis courts available opposite the sports stade. Several others lakes around the area offer trout fishing by the day. (not expensive). Being in the countryside it all looks so peaceful with nothing going on, but there is if you want to do things, Marmande about 20 mins away has another golf course and an airport if someone wishes to take flying lesson or just go for a flight around the countryside or take a glider up for an hour. This much larger town holds many festivals and music evenings throughout the summer

 
 
Things to do
 

The region is full of places to visit and activities to partake in. With casteljaloux sitting on the edge of the La Foret Des Landes De Gascogne there are forests that go all the way to the coast and the roads running through are a delight to drive along as you pass through old villages.

Please see below for a short list of places to visit.

-Casteljaloux boasts a wonderful ' Bains ' if you feel like having massages to mud baths look up their web-site on, www.casteljaloux.com the entrance fee is very modest at around 18€.

-Nerac: A village steeped in medieval history and offering boat trips on the river winding through the countryside.

-Arachon: A very elegant town from the 1920's with a huge enclosed bay and sandy beaches. Further along is Pyla with it's very famous Dunes and then along to Biscarrosse with Europe's largest inland fresh water lake.

-Medoc / Bordeaux: A short drive away and is home to some 240 chateaux's including the famous Mouton Rothchild, Chateaux Margaux and Chateaux Latour.

Outside evening entertainment can also be found in a variety of villages over the summer period where the streets get closed off, tables get laid out and music and alfresco eating till late.

 
Rental Tariff
 
*Rental Season - All year* *All Prices are in GBP £ per week*
Date Cost per Week £
May 2007 - 30 June 2007 £1995.00
30 June 2007 - 14 July 2007 £2150.00
14 July 2007 - 1 September 2007 £3150.00
1 September 2007 - 6 October 2007 £1995.00
   
Booking Deposit 35%
Balance to be paid prior to holiday 8 weeks
Refundable damage deposit £400.00
 
Prices includes: Pool heating, Gas, Electricity and Bed Linen. A welcome pack of wine, fruit and fresh flowers provided with our compliments. Central heating Fuel excluded.
 
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