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Les Lavandes - 2 bed cottage with shared pool in hills near Cahors – Home 310611 Gite

  • 2 bedrooms
  • 4 sleeps
  •  min stay varies

Les Lavandes - 2 bed cottage with shared pool in hills near Cahors – Home 310611

  • Gite
  • 2 bedrooms
  • sleeps 4
  •  min stay varies

Key Info

  • Nearest beach 240 mi
  • Swimming pool
  • Child Friendly
  • Car advised
  • Pet Friendly

Description from owner

Description

A traditional, detached, stone cottage sleeping 4 people plus a baby

Ground floor: entrance from central courtyard into an east-facing sunroom leading to a well-equipped kitchen, a tiled shower room with shower, washbasin, WC and storage, and a living/dining room with wood burner, comfortable seating and a dining table.

Upstairs bedrooms: cross the double bedroom to reach the twin.

Exclusive use of south-facing terrace with a pergola, BBQ, a wooden table and chairs.

Fans, hairdryer, smoke alarm, gas central heating, a wood-burning stove and private off-road parking.

A saltwater 11x5m pool with terrace: sunloungers, tables, parasols, table tennis table and solar shower.

Children's shaded play area with chalet, sandpit, swings, slides and a trampoline. Many quiet spots hidden in the large garden.

All set in 2.5 acre hilltop gardens in a national park yet just 8 minutes from Cahors with its markets, shops and restaurants.

Free wifi in certain areas - fans - hairdryer - towels - bedding

Dog-friendly - dogs welcome outside July and August excl category 1 and 2 dogs - there is a second rental onsite

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Families

  • Great for children of all ages
  • Pets welcome
  • High chair

Bed & bathroom

  • Bedroom 1: Full bed
    Bedroom 2: 2 Twin beds
  • 1 Shower

Amenities

  • Wireless Internet
  • Shared outdoor pool (unheated)
  • Swing set or jungle gym
  • Trampoline
  • Grill
  • Patio
  • Balcony or terrace
  • Internet access
  • Central heating
  • Fireplace
  • Table tennis
  • Stove
  • Fridge
  • Freezer
  • Microwave
  • Toaster
  • Kettle
  • Washing machine
  • Iron
  • High chair
  • TV
  • Satellite TV
  • DVD player
  • Stereo system
  • Linen provided
  • Towels provided

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Access

  • Parking
  • Not suitable for wheelchair users

Getting around

Cahors is on the main railway line Paris to Toulouse from where you can take a train to Barcelona or anywhere along the atlantic or mediterranean coasts.

Interaction with guest

We will be there to greet you, show you around and give you your keys. We are available to help with recommendations, and attraction and restaurant bookings. Most guests prefer to be left to themselves so we try and take a back seat although you will see us around the garden and the pool in late afternoons/early evenings and we are always happy to chat and give advice on the area.

Policies

Check in time: 17:00, Check out time: 10:00
If you have any questions about check-in or check-out times, please contact the owner/manager.
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: ($376.32) €350.00
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

No refund If you cancel, any money you have paid cannot be refunded.

Check-in date

House rules

Dogs are considered on a case-by-case basis must be approved pre-approved - max 1 dogs per booking.
Category 1 and 2 dogs not permitted. Other animals are not permitted.
Guest numbers are welcome as booked. No additional guests permitted.
Children must be supervised by an adult at all times in the fenced pool area and play area.
No parties.
No smoking at the property.

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About the owner

Virginia P.
Calendar last updated:
13 Mar 2024
Years listed:
11
Overall rating:

Languages spoken: English, French

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Reviews

Very Good
23 reviews

Excellent
17
Very Good
5
Average
0
Poor
0
Terrible
1

“Time I'll never get back after driving from the UK”

Reviewed 16 Aug 2023

The place is nice but some things made it a bad holiday – namely many rules to follow and the septic tank stinking out this gite. The rules: Having driven from the UK & arrived within in t… More

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“Great gite well-situated for Lot exploration”

Reviewed 31 Jul 2020

My family and I spent a lovely week staying at Les Lavandes near Cahors in the Lot. We received a very warm welcome on arrival, and could not wait to plunge into the refreshing pool after our long jou… More

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“Fantastic family holiday in a stunning location.”

Reviewed 31 Oct 2019

We had a fantastic family holiday here at the end of September/beginning of October. Virginia and Paul were fantastic hosts, very friendly and helpful. The gite was lovely and we particularly liked th… More

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“la campagna francese nella quiete autunnale”

Reviewed 8 Oct 2018

Una piccola frazione agricola immersa nella quiete della natura. Silenzio assoluto. Tre villette unifamiliari che non si disturbano a vicenda. Mio marito ed io ci siamo trovati immersi di colpo in que… More

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Response from the owner Grazie Adriana. Noi siamo molto lieti che Lei gode il Suo soggiorno ed apprezzo i nostri sforzi nel creare una casa il gite da casa. Scusi il mio cattivo italiano.

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“Fabulous holiday”

Reviewed 23 Sep 2018

We stayed at this villa for one week at the beginning of September. We had a warm welcome from Virginia who owns two gites at this site. The gite we stayed in was very comfortable and had everything… More

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Response from the owner Thank you Carol. It is always good to hear that our hard work and the gites with pool and garden are appreciated. We are often told that our photos don't do the gite justice.

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“Un hâvre de paix”

Reviewed 2 Sep 2018

Location agréable et surtout très calme. Piscine avec une superbe vue sur la campagne environnante. La propriétaire est très sympathique. Parfait pour découvrir la … More

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Response from the owner Merci beaucoup. On fait beaucoup d'efforts pour que tout-le-monde a un bon séjour. Nous sommes au calme sur les hauteurs mais à seulement 10 min de Cahors et 25 min de St Cirq Lapopie. Il y a un bon choix de randonnées.

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“Relaxing break”

Reviewed 11 Jul 2018

Lovely traditional gite, sympathetically restored by the owners. Very well set out so that each of the 2 gives has a good level of privacy. Has everything you would want for self catering. Sparkling… More

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Response from the owner Thank you Kirsty. We very happy to hear that you so enjoyed your week here. Hope to see you both again.

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“Perfect destination”

Reviewed 23 Jun 2018

What can I say! Well it's my families second time here, stayed in the same gite (which I love...best beds ever)! Family of 4, 2 young kiddies! This place is beautiful. The hosts are fabulous! The… More

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Response from the owner It's always great to hear when someone has enjoyed their stay and particular details are appreciated like our investment in good, comfortable beds and the location with amy beautiful places to visit to visit such as St Cirq Lapopie.

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“schöne Unterkunft in ruhiger Lage”

Reviewed 23 Apr 2018

das Haus ist gut ausgestattet und bietet 4 Personen gute Betten. der Garten ist groß mit schattigen Bäumen, einem ordentlichen Pool und schöner Aussicht

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Response from the owner Thank you Olaf. We are pleased that you and your friends enjoyed your stay with us.

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

“A lovle place to stay and to visit the Cahors region”

Reviewed 10 Sep 2017

A comfortable and well-equipped gite facing the old farmhouse in a courtyard. There are fine views across the valley to the hills beyond, very quiet and peaceful. There is a good size salt-water swimm… More

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Response from the owner We are always pleased to hear that someone has enjoyed their stay. We work hard to ensure our gites are well-equipped and kept to a good standard eg clean and well decorated, and enjoy giving advice on the local area and attractions. Sam our family pet dog has enjoyed all the fuss made of him!

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 Virginia (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 Virginia (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 Virginia (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 Virginia 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 Virginia (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 Virginia (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 Virginia (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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How do I know what it will cost for my stay?

Simply enter your dates in the Ready to book? form to calculate the cost of your stay.
Click Book now to see a full breakdown of the price.

You can also request a quote from Virginia (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. Virginia (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 Virginia (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.

How do I pay the balance of my booking?

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 Virginia (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 Virginia (the owner) a message.

If Virginia (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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