Gîte Le Saltre

Saint-Alauzie, Castelnau-Montratier, Lot
Self-catering
+44 (0)7788 907797

Per night
€235 - €292
Per week
€1650 - €2050

3 beds

Bedroom

2 bedrooms

Sleeps

Sleeps 4

Get away from it all in 'old' France, where melons taste like melons & hikes start from the door. This rural bolthole is a serious treat

Per night
€235 - €292
Per week
€1650 - €2050

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

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€235 - €292 per night

€1650 - €2050 per week

The Experience

Gaze across the wooded valley to the gentle Quercy hills; crack open the welcome bottle of wine. The setting is stunning and the blackbirds sing. You cannot help but unwind.

This rustic, stylish, 18th-century barn comes with its own barbecue terrace, and exclusive use of the owners’ pool. Your living space is light and lofty, your en suite bedrooms – one up, one down – serene, and your well-equipped kitchen the bees-knees. Penny and Patrick work at their restaurant in Montcuq during the day, so the whole place feels like yours.

Montcuq, cobblestoned capital of the Quercy Blanc, is full of good places to eat; Lauzerte, a 15-minute drive, is equally charming. This gentle region, wedged between Bordeaux, Toulouse and the Lot, teems with small, often organic, food and wine producers… get your bread in Castelnau from the wood-fired oven. Your hosts will recommend all their favourites.

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We think you'll love

  • Staying in a rustic country retreat steeped in stylish comfort
  • The views, the tranquillity, the flora, the fauna, and the hiking trails from the door
  • The half-covered terrace making a perfect extension to the dining space indoors
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You should know

  • You need a car: the nearest shopping town is Castelnau-Montratier, a ten-minute drive
  • Not suitable for children under 12
  • The pool is next to the owners' house but is reserved exclusively for guests

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
  • 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 €235
Weekly price
from €1650
Damage deposit
€500
1 House for 4
From €2353 beds2 bedrooms

Information

Booking information

Check in
4pm
Check out
10am
Other details
Minimum stay: 3 nights.
Closed
January - March
No smoking
Smoking not permitted anywhere in the property.
Owner has pets
Animals living on the property
Meals
Dinner, 3 courses, €45 pp - please request 48hr in advance.

Reviews

Kelly, London

We had a wonderful 10-day stay at Gîte Le Saltre this July. The gîte is beautifully decorated, comfortable and equipped with everything you could need, including air conditioning for the hottest days. The views from the terrace are stunning and we loved having a leisurely breakfast or evening meals while taking in the scenery. The pool is equally lovely, with beautiful views across the valley. We also enjoyed exploring the area and visiting local wineries. Above all, Penny and Patrick were warm, welcoming and helpful. A truly special place to relax and unwind. Highly recommended.


Nigel, Farnham

My wife and I plus our son and his girlfriend have just returned from a magical week staying in Le Saltre. Penny and Patrick are a delightful couple who are amazing hosts and manage the perfect balance of being inobtrusive but incredibly helpful if required and we struck up a good friendship during our time together. The gite is stunning, spotless and beautifully fitted out in contemporary style with very effective A/C and comfortable beds. The pool has wonderful views over the sunflower fields and beautiful rolling countryside and there is no better place for a sundowner! We shall be back!


Michele, Bowral, NSW, Australia

In the middle of a heatwave the gite was deliciously cool and extremely comfortable - an oasis. Recently built, it has all the mod cons and our hosts could not have been more generous & helpful. The nearby village of Montcuq has all that you need, including your hosts restaurant, and try the lunch salads at the golf club, just up the road, that are accompanied by George, the very entertaining owner. Our visit to the Gouffre de Padirac was definitely worth the drive. A great stop on our travels around France.


Clare, Bath

Stunning setting with a fabulous view. We ate every meal outside but during the occasional storm could still be outside under the protection of the generous canopy. Penny and Patrick are wonderful hosts, warm, welcoming and extremely generous welcome breakfast, wine etc. We felt at home immediately and whenever we needed anything they were attentive and responsive. The swimming pool is an absolute dream. Five stars all round. Thank you Penny and Patrick for a very special vacation.


Helen, North Yorkshire

What a wonderful place to stay. The gite is very well equipped, with a lovely swimming pool in beautiful surroundings. It was perfect sitting on the terrace overlooking the stunning countryside. And so quiet. Only the owls and cicadas could be heard at dusk. We had a wonderful holiday here and would recommend it to everyone.


Location

The neighbourhood

In off-the-beaten-track Quercy, the barn (all yours) and house are surrounded by 70 acres of field, forest and views. Follow the trails; one leads to an old windmill with a view of the Pyrenees on a clear day. Lovely old Montcuq, 11km, has a fabulous market on Sundays - and a swimming lake. It's also home to the owners' restaurant. Castelnau is closest for shops; a gorgeous golf course is 3km.

Local points of interest from Penny & Patrick Henrotin

  • There is something for everyone. The hamlet of Le Saltre is ideally located between Castelnau Montratier, Montcuq and Lauzerte. Walks through woodland and sunflower fields straight from the front door. You may see a deer or two grazing in the background
  • 10-min drive to Montcuq, a popular tourist attraction, cobblestoned streets, a buzzing Sunday market, restaurants and cafes where one can relax with a glass of wine, a coffee or even a chilled glass of Fenelon, a traditional Quercy appetiser.
  • A short drive to Castelnau, full of peaks and valleys, the houses here with boletus terraces and Mediterranean roofs have a charm. The dome of Saint-Martin’s Church is reminiscent of Sacre Coeur in Montmartre. Golf on a hilly 9 holes, par 70 course.
  • 15-min drive to Lauzerte, stopover for pilgrims, perched above the valleys and hills of Quercy Blanc. 12th century village, a path leading to Saint-Jacques de Compostelle. A short drive to Moissac with its world heritage 12c abbey and cloister.
  • Enjoy a day in Cahors, town on the Lot river, known for its Pont Valentre, a medieval bridge with 3 towers. The old town features narrow alleyways, imposing Cathedrale St-Etienne. You can even take a boat trip on the river Lot during the summer.
  • Drive along the banks of the river Lot through wonderful gorges, visit the beautiful village of Saint-Cirq-Lapopie perched high on the cliff or cycle along the river. Day trip to Rocamadour or sample the unique flavours of Cahors Malbec wine.

Introducing

Penny & Patrick Henrotin

Patrick (Belgian) and Penny (from London with Indian background) live on site, leave you a generous selection of food, and are more than happy to chat whenever they are around. She was originally in HR, he was an accountant, and in 2004 they upped sticks from the UK to run a restaurant in Montcuq - the very popular Café de France. Discreet and delightful hosts, they love food, wine, and golf.