Lavinsotte

Saint-Eutrope-de-Born, Lot-et-Garonne
Self-catering
+33 (0)5 53 01 68 02

Per night
£96 - £214
Per week
£775 - £1500

4 beds

Bedroom

3 bedrooms

Sleeps

Sleeps 6

Children welcome
Pets welcome
Babies welcome

An 18th-century limestone barn, now a quiet hideaway for a group of friends or family in a very rural spot surrounded by fields and woods

Per night
£96 - £214
Per week
£775 - £1500

Contact the owner directly to check date availability and secure your booking.

What part does Sawday’s play?

£96 - £214 per night

£775 - £1500 per week

The Experience

The owners are next door but you have your own separate entrance and outdoor space, the feel will be very private. The main living area is double height, light and airy with doors to both terraces and gardens – fling these open on hot days and you can drift seamlessly indoors and out. There’s a covered patio for barbecues and eating, even in a downpour, or a wisteria-covered terrace by the (unheated) pool. Over an acre of gardens mean you can always find a secret spot with a book.

A nice country kitchen is roomy with a worktop island and a table big enough for 12, so you can entertain if you like. There are basics for cooking in stock and Bill leaves you a couple of bottles of local wine plus a jar of his homemade marmalade. On cooler days you can light the wood-burner, find lots of books to read, even have a game of bar billiards.

Join walks, stock up at lovely markets, sleep soundly on smooth vintage linen, relish the peace.

Lavinsotte - Gallery

We think you'll love

  • Floating about in the garden and cooling off in the pool
  • Being surrounded by such lovely furniture and pictures
  • Exploring medieval villages and buying local produce
Lavinsotte - Gallery

You should know

  • Two of the bedrooms share a bathroom
  • The pool isn't fenced but it does have an alarm

Essentials

  • EV charger
  • Self check-in
  • Swimming pool
  • Hot tub
  • Garden
  • Open fire / woodburner
  • Breakfast included
  • Breakfast available
  • Meals available
  • Vegetarian meals
  • Oven
  • Parking on premises
  • Free parking nearby
  • Accessible by public transport
  • WiFi
  • Television
  • Central heating
  • Limited mobility
  • Wheelchair access
  • Mobile reception
  • Hob
  • Barbecue
  • Paid parking nearby
  • Air conditioning
  • Relaxation areas
  • Washing machine
  • Tennis court
  • Microwave oven
  • No smoking
  • Credit cards
  • Working farm
  • Owner has pets
  • Electricity included
  • Dishwasher
  • Pets welcome

Family friendly

  • Baby monitor
  • Books and toys
  • Children welcome
  • Babies welcome
  • Stair gates
  • High chair
  • Fire guard
  • Cot available

Nearby

  • Pub/bar within 3 miles
  • Restaurant within 3 miles
  • Shop within 3 miles

Activities

  • Bikes available
  • Food courses
  • Kayaking
  • Other courses
  • Sailing
  • Surfing
  • Wild swimming

Pricing

Nightly price
from £96
Weekly price
from £775
Damage deposit
£250
1 House for 6
From £964 beds3 bedrooms

Information

Booking information

Check in
4pm
Check out
10am
Other details
Minimum stay: 7 nights.
Closed
1 October - 1 May.
No smoking
Smoking not permitted anywhere in the property.

Reviews

Bill and Anthea's tranquil, homely hideaway is an antique gem.
Inspected Nicky Sawday's Inspector

Tricia and Anthony, Bridgnorth

We have just returned home after a fortnight’s stay at Lavinsotte. This was our third visit to this beautiful gite situated in the bucolic wonders of the Lot region. We couldn’t wait to be back in France at Lavinsotte after a break of two years; to our delight, all was as we remembered: hugely comfortable beds, an excellent supply of novels, family games for both indoors and out, a very well equipped kitchen, a fabulous saline swimming pool and of course, our host, Bill, next door. Each of our stays has seen us sharing an evening altogether and sampling the regional wine and food. Sublime!


Simon and Joan, Axminster

We have been holidaying in France for over 25 years and Lavinsotte is absolutely the best property we have stayed at with our four teens to early twenties daughters. The property has multiple verandahs and terraces, a fabulous pool (with diving board!) and a lovely character-full open plan kitchen, lounge and dining area. Bill is the perfect host nearby for any queries or advice. Lots to do and see in the area too.


Bob and Bridie, Market Weston Suffolk UK

Beautiful Gite in lovely French Antique style with lovely pool and gardens. Wonderful location - peace and quiet with just the sound of the birds and the hum of bees! Lots of fantastic medieval villages within short drives. Lovely friendly hosts too!


Location

The neighbourhood

It's quiet because it's remote. The nearest place to stock up (a 15-minute drive) is Villeréal, a 13th-century bastide town with a super outdoor market, several restaurants and bars. Monflanquin is also 15 minutes in the car and is worth exploring for its medieval architecture. You can join Grande Randonnée hiking trails from the door and find a superb restaurant in Lougratte, 7 kms away.

Local points of interest from Bill & Anthea Quick

  • We love living here in the gently rolling hills of the Lot et Garonne which is often referred to as the Tuscany of France. The area is steeped in history and has many beautiful small medieval bastide towns the nearest of which is Villereal.
  • Villereal, is only 10 minutes drive and is listed as "Un des plus beaux villages de France" It is a bustling place with numerous restaurants, bars, supermarket,bakeries,a famous patisserie. and a weekly Saturday market which has been going since 1284
  • With the whole area steeped in history there is plenty to see and do,the Dordogne valley and its chateaux is close by so is Bergerac and its vineyards.Through the summer months there many weekly events including concerts, gourmet markets and brocantes,
  • Nearby there is a tennis court (2km), a tree climbing park with zip wires,horse riding,trotting races,go karting, theme park,water parks, caves, wine tours,canoeing and bike rental.
  • Bergerac airport is only 34km away and is served by numerous UK airports and has several car rental agencies on site. Bordeaux and Toulouse airports are two hours away.

Introducing

Bill & Anthea Quick

Bill and Anthea (both involved in the antiques business, hence the gorgeous furniture) have lived in France since the early 90s and have now retired. They're just next door and are always available to answer questions or give advice. They encourage you to feel at home and to pick herbs from the garden.