Gite-le-Sabatou is ideal for families or couples. Surrounded by wild flower meadows with walking paths, Le Sabatou is situated in a quite and tranquil setting. Close to 3 famous medieval hilltop villages Montcuq, Lauzerte, Castelnau-Montratier as well as Cahors, all with a great selection of cafes, restaurants and local produce markets. Family canoeing is available on the Cele and Aveyron rivers. Everything for a perfect holiday.
This delightful property comprises:Ground Floor
- Double bedroom (160x200cm Queen sized bed) with en-suite shower and WC.
- Laundry room with washing machine.
- Ping Pong Table
- A south facing covered terrace with table and benches for dining. The front door leads into:
- The kitchen equipped with wood panelled kitchen cupboards, dish washer, cooker with oven and a large fridge freezer. Kitchen table and chairs beside an old stone chimney. Terracotta floors. Beside the kitchen is:
- Two Double Bedrooms (180 x 200cm king size bed and 140 x 200cm bed)
- Bathroom with bath, shower, wash basin, wc and bede.
- The living room has a fireplace, large corner sofa, armchair, TV & DVD. Double doors then lead into:
- The conservatory, with sliding glass windows on three sides overlooking the estate grounds.
- One single bedroom and One double bedroom (160x200cm Queen sized bed)
- One shower room with WC and wash basin.
- 11 x 5m easy access pool with shallow area and deep end. The pool area is gated and fenced and is completely private.
- There is also a barbecue area with picnic style tables and benches.
Walking and Cycling Holidays Leading off directly from the house small footpaths join onto the network of public footpaths. A printed guide to these walks is provided upon your arrival at the property. Immediately above the property on the plateau (locally called the “Causse”) is the stone remains of an old windmill. From here it is possible to see, across the next valley, the fully restored and working windmill at Bois (open to the public) and then further on to the 3 windmills of Castelnau-Montratier.
On the other side of Cezac runs the famous GR65 walking pilgrimage route of St. Jaques de Compostella leading towards either Cahors or to Montcuq and Lauzerte.Enthusiasts of off road cycling will find these paths create the perfect combination of up and down gradients and enjoyable challenges on low hill heights.For on road cycling this area offers quite, traffic free roads with picturesque villages to stop at for refreshment.
Medieval Hilltop Villages, local produce markets, cafes & restaurants.The three surrounding medieval hilltop villages of Castelnau-Montratier, Montcuq and Lauzerte (8 to 17kms from Cezac) are some of Frances “most beautiful villages”. The local produce markets are a must to visit.The Wednesday evening market at Castelnau-Montratier, for example, has live music and outdoor tables for dinning throughout July and August. This is the real France with children and teenagers running around the village square, old men playing “petanque” and wine intoxicated parents dancing.Restaurants and Cafes are in abundance to choose from everywhere. Cahors is without question one of the most beautiful historic towns of France, set in the meander of the river Lot with the medieval Valantry bridge. Take a day or two to explore Cahors and its many back streets. Again the market on Wednesday or Saturday is a must.
Lot River Valley (East of Cahors) – Canoeing, Grotte de Peche Merle, St Cirque Lapopie.A day trip to do along the overhanging sculpted cliffs of the Lot river valley. Visit the world famous prehistoric cave paintings in the refreshingly cool Grotte de Peche Merle at Cabrerets before going to explore the village of St Cirque Lapopie.
