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Ancient renovated hilltop guardhouse, Town Centre – Home 1320596 Townhouse

  • 2 bedrooms
  • 4 sleeps
  • 3 nights min stay

Ancient renovated hilltop guardhouse, Town Centre – Home 1320596

  • Townhouse
  • 2 bedrooms
  • sleeps 4
  • 3 nights min stay

Key Info

  • Suitable for children age 5+
  • Ask about pets

Description from owner

Description

The site of La Maison du Fort is believed to have been a watch-house for the soldiers protecting the 13th Century Bishop's fortified palace.

You will see that the internal design of the house has changed over the years and has light, airy large rooms with good ceiling height. The house was recently renovated and is a happy fusion of ancient and modern. Decoration and fittings complement the ancient building and create a cosy, relaxed atmosphere whilst plumbing, electrics and insulation meet modern standards. It is also double-glazed with electric heating.

The house is "sans vis-a-vis (no facing windows of other houses).

This is our second home and hope that it will be yours too.

The house is in the hyper-centre of town, being 30 metres from the Mairie (town-hall) and its square with its Tuesday market. There is free parking on this square (on Market Day, Tuesday, park on a side street within 200 metres).

Enter is by a small outdoor covered verandah, ideal for taking morning coffee and croissants and meeting your neighbours.

The front door opens into the spacious country kitchen with the facilities to cook and enjoy your market purchases and the local product. (If you're not checking out the local restaurants and cafes).

Adjacent is the lower lounge (which doubles as a bedroom.) and the lower toilet.

Stone stairs take you to the upper level of main bedroom, upper lounge and shower with toilet. There are views over the lower town.

Fittings are a blend of traditional and contemporary French and create a relaxed functional home. We want you to drop your bags and put your feet up.

Puy-l'Évêque is a medieval town dating from the 12th century. It is situated 35 Km west of Cahors. It is a living historical treasure with its 13 th Century Tower and 14 th Century church of Saint Saveur.

In 1228 during the Albigensian Crusade the Bishop of Cahors, William of Cardaillac, took possession of the town and gave it the present name of Puy l'Evêque, “Bishop's Puy” (hill-top). The 13th-century tower, the last remnant of the bishop's residence, rises above the tile roofs of the village, entirely built of the local honey-coloured stone. The parish church, with 13th-century origins, is dedicated to Saint-Sauveur, the Saviour.

During the French Revolution the town took the name of Puy Libre “Free Puy” after demolishing the Bishop's Palace.

The town has enough shops and services for day-to-day needs, including a small supermarket. There is a choice of restaurants, bakeries and cafés. Numerous events occur throughout the year such as wine festivals, concerts and fetes where excellent local food, wines and hospitality can be enjoyed. This is the real France.

Puy L'Eveque is an ideal starting point for excursions to discover the Lot valley and the natural, historical and architectural wealth of the very varied surroundings. It's a natural site of great beauty overlooking the Lot River – worth seeing both day and night with its golden sun-lit houses that repose along the narrow medieval streets.

By Plane to Puy L'Eveque

The nearest airports are Bergerac (roughly one hour by car), Brive-Dordogne (one and a half hours), Toulouse (two hours), Bordeaux and Limoges (both two and a half hours). Car hire is available at the airports.

Airlines, routes and flight times vary from season to season, please refer to the airline websites for up-to-date information. Currently you can fly with the following :

Ryanair to Bergerac, Brive-Dordogne, Limoges and Bordeaux

Flybe to Bergerac, Limoges, Bordeaux and Toulouse

Easyjet to Toulouse and Bordeaux

British Airways to Toulouse and Bordeaux

Cityjet to Brive-Dordogne

Transavia to Bergerac

By Train to Puy L'Eveque

Cahors train station is five hours by train from Paris (Gare D'Austerlitz). Car hire (Europcar) is conveniently next to the station.

From Toulouse, there is a bus service from the airport to the railway station, then it's one to one-and-a half hours by train to Cahors station.

There is a bus service to Puy l'Eveque from Cahors station.

By Car to Puy L'Eveque

Puy L'Eveque is situated 35Km west of Cahors on the D811. Drive time is approximately 40 minutes.

On arrival at Puy l'Eveque, park in the main square in front of the Mairie (town-hall). Pedestrian Rue du Fort runs down from the left of the Mairie, you'll see a covered verandah and a blue front door – that's us!

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Families

  • Children 5+ years old
  • Ask about pets

Bed & bathroom

  • 1 Full bed, 2 Twin beds
  • 1 Shower

Amenities

  • Wireless Internet
  • Balcony or terrace
  • Bicycles available
  • Internet access
  • Central heating
  • Stove
  • Fridge
  • Microwave
  • Toaster
  • Kettle
  • Washing machine
  • Clothes dryer
  • Iron
  • Linen provided
  • Towels provided

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Access

  • Not suitable for wheelchair users

Policies

Payment
This rental can only be paid for online through FlipKey using your credit/debit card or PayPal (never by bank or wire transfer).

Damage deposit: ($108.85) €100.00
Smoking
No smoking at this property

Cancellations

Change of plans? No problem. You could receive a partial or full refund, depending on when you cancel.

Booking confirmed

100% refund within 24 hours after booking (provided the stay is at least 60 days away).

24 hours after booking

50% refund of the amount paid (minus the booking fee*) if cancelled at least 8 weeks before check-in.

8 weeks before

25% refund of the amount paid (minus the booking fee*) if cancelled at least 4 weeks before check-in.

4 weeks before

No refund if cancelled less than 4 weeks before check-in.

Check-in date

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About the owner

Ian B.
Calendar last updated:
19 Mar 2024
Years listed:
10
Overall rating:

Languages spoken: English, French

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Reviews

Excellent
14 reviews

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Very Good
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“Really felt at home”

Reviewed 15 Sep 2019

We spent a 10 days holiday in the comfortable Maison du Fort and we really felt at home. The house is very well equipped with everything and the bed is very comfortable too. Although in the centre o… More

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“OUTSTANDING”

Reviewed 31 Oct 2018

The house, located in the medieval part of Puy l'Eveque, is quiet but convenient to everything that this lovely French town has to offer. The patisserie is only two blocks away and several lovely restaurants are but a short distance. The house itself is fully furnished for a comfortable stay. The kitchen is well-equipped and the beds are comfortable. Mary and Chris, who take care of the place, left us everything we needed to start off with before a trip to the nearby grocery store - most of all a chilled bottle of wine! They were quick to respond to our few questions/problems, which was comforting to two strangers to the area. Ian, the owner, was very helpful via email both prior to and during our stay, with suggestions of wine to drink, restaurants to eat at and places to visit. I highly recommend this vacation rental as a great way to experience the French countryside.

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“Reluctant to leave”

Reviewed 4 Oct 2017

Loved this lovely town/area & were sorry to leave but only had 2 nights Would book same clean tidy accommodation next time Everything we need was supplied. Also good information Close to town squa… More

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Response from the owner Glad you enjoyed your stay and we hope to see you again!

This response is the subjective opinion of the management representative and not TripAdvisor LLC.

“chouette location”

Reviewed 2 Sep 2016

Echange simple et efficace avec le locataire Location conforme à la description emplacement central et proche des commerces de proximité le frigo rempli de boissons fraîches tr&egr… More

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Response from the owner Merci pour votre reponse, nous attendons le retour avec plaisir. Cordialement Ian

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“Unique apartment in a perfect location”

Reviewed 26 Jun 2016

We thoroughly enjoyed our stay in this apartment, not often one gets to stay in a historical building. It is well-equipped, everything is there! Ian and Mary are so kind to leave us a bottle of wine, … More

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Response from the owner Thanks for your review: please stay again! Kind Regards Ian

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“Memorable stay in a beautiful peaceful French Village”

Reviewed 31 Aug 2015

My husband and I stayed at Ian's gite for 6 weeks during the summer months. We have travelled a lot around the world, and this has been the best set up of a home away from home that we have ever … More

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Response from the owner We're really glad that you had a great time: six weeks is a relatively long time to stay in one place, so its pleasing that we met your holiday expectations and that you enjoyed life in Puy. Thank you for your kind review and hope to see you again! With Best Wishes, Ian and Mary

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“Very comfortable and nicely furnished”

Reviewed 17 Jun 2015

We stayed here for about a week as we explored the Lot Department. The house had all the items necessary for a pleasant stay. While the house is very old, it has all the modern equipment. Easy parking… More

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Response from the owner It was a pleasure to receive our first guests from the USA. Thank you for your kind words - it was a pleasure to host you and we hope to see you again. Sincerely Ian

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“Great accommodation in a beautiful location!...”

Reviewed 3 May 2015

My husband and I spent several days here as we travelled down through France into Spain - and this accommodation was superb! It had lots of character and was very well presented and very comfortable.… More

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Response from the owner We're very happy that you enjoyed the house and Puy! We try to describe them accurately and really appreciate the thoughts of our guests. Hope to see you again, Ian

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“Authentic , well located house , perfect for our needs”

Reviewed 12 Nov 2014

We stayed at Maisson du Fort in October 2014 , at the end of the season . The house itself , nestled in a tiny alleyway was one of the most "rustic" we have ever stayed in . All the comforts… More

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Response from the owner Thanks, Steve, for your positive review. I'm pleased that your stay managed to combine cycling with a laid-back stay as we had discussed, and that the house and Puy met your expectations as a seasoned traveller. Thank you for a great end to our first season, Ian

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“A real village home away from home!”

Reviewed 12 Oct 2014

A fantastic home away from home but with the experience of true french village life. Tucked away near the village square and a great base for exploring the Lot and Dordogne valleys markets etc The kit… More

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Response from the owner I'm really happy that the reviewer had a great stay! She had researched her holiday carefully and enthusiastically and I enjoyed offering ideas and suggestions to help make the most of the holiday. It has been a pleasure.

This response is the subjective opinion of the management representative and not TripAdvisor LLC.

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FAQs

How do I find more info about the property?

You can get in touch with Ian (the owner) through the contact form on this page.

If you’ve already booked, go to Manage your booking to send the owner a message.

What if I have questions before I book?

Send Ian (the owner) an email through the contact form on this page. Alternatively, if there’s a phone number on this page, you can call them.

How do I contact Ian (the owner)?

Send an email through the contact form on this page. Or if there’s a phone number on this page, you can call them.

If you’ve already booked, go to Manage your booking to view Ian the owner's contact details or send them a message.

What's the difference between 'Book your stay' and 'Contact the owner/manager'?

Use the Ready to book? form to pay provisionally online and send Ian (the owner) a booking request. You’ll find out within 24 hours whether they’ve accepted - no money will leave your account before then

Or send Ian (the owner) an inquiry through the Contact the owner/manager form if you’d like a quote or more info first.

What is a booking request?

When you pay online through the Ready to book? form, a booking request is sent to Ian (the owner). You’ll find out within 24 hours whether they’ve accepted - no money will leave your account before then.

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You can also request a quote from Ian (the owner) through the contact form. The owner will email you the total cost for your dates and a link to book and pay online.

How do I know if my booking request has been accepted?

You’ll receive an email within 24 hours to let you know. Or you can check in Manage your booking. No money will leave your account unless it’s accepted.

How do I pay for my vacation?

Use the Ready to book? form to pay provisionally online. You can pay by credit/debit card or PayPal. Ian (the owner) will have 24 hours to accept the booking and no money will leave your account before then.

If you’ve been sent a quote, simply accept it and pay online through the email we sent you. You can also do this in Manage your booking.

Only bookings paid for through our site are covered by our trusted Payment Protection.

Why can't I call Ian (the owner) before booking?

You can exchange contact details with the property owner/manager once your booking is confirmed and you’ve paid in full. Paying and communicating only through our platform allows us to ensure that your booking is covered by our Payment Protection policy.

If you have any questions before booking, you can send the property owner/manager a message via the contact form on their listing. Once you’ve booked, you can discuss the rental and make arrangements for your trip by logging into Manage your booking.

How do damage deposits work?

In most cases, you don’t pay a damage deposit up front. Instead, we save your payment details securely and you’re only charged in the event of damage to the property.

Occasionally, you will pay a damage deposit up front as part of the total rental cost. In this case, the owner has 10 days after you check out to report any damage. If they don’t, we’ll return your deposit. If their claim is successful, we’ll deduct the agreed cost and return the remainder.

How can I view and manage my booking?

Go to Manage your booking to view all your booking details, pay the balance of your booking or cancel it if you need to.

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You can pay the remaining balance of your booking at any point. Simply go to Manage your booking and click Pay now.

We’ll automatically charge the balance payment to the same payment method 10 days before it’s due. Go to Manage your booking to see when the payment will be taken.

How can I withdraw my booking request?

You’ll need to contact Ian (the owner) to do this. Send them a message in Manage your booking or through the contact form on this page.

How do I cancel my booking?

Go to Manage your booking to cancel your booking. Here you can view your cancellation policy to see if you’ll be refunded.

How do I make changes to my booking?

You can request to change the dates or number of people on your booking via the Manage your booking page. To change your dates use the Edit booking button. If you need to change the number of guests staying then send Ian (the owner) a message.

If Ian (the owner) agrees, they’ll send you a revised quote outlining the changes. You can review and accept/decline this from the Manage your booking page. You’ll have 48 hours to take action before the revised quote expires.

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