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Availability: All Year
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4-5 People
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2 Bedrooms
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2 Bathrooms
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Pool - Exclusive
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Internet: Wifi Available
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Local Caretaker
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Pets allowed with Consent
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- English, French
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No Smoking
Details
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- Excellent modernised gite for up to 9 people
- Renovated for 2024 season 2024
- Exclusive 12 x 8m swimming pool with sun terrace
- 2 x Double bedrooms, 2 x Twin bedrooms + mezz. single
- Overlooking beautiful Quercy countryside
- Dausse 2km, Montaigu de Quercy 6km
Sleeping up to 9 people in 4 bedrooms plus a mezzanine area single bed, Chez Ami was renovated and upgraded in the winter of 2023.
Situated on a south-west facing slope, Vieux Mirou looks out over the unspoiled countryside, and in the distance, the silver dome of the basilica at Penne d'Agenais can be seen twinkling in the sunshine.
With an exclusive large 12 x 8m pool and about 1 ha of landscaped garden, Vieux Mirou is an ideal place for families to enjoy the countryside with all amenities of modern living within easy distance.
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Arriving at Vieux Mirou there is a large off-road parking area for several cars.
Created by combining two smaller gites in 2024, Chez Ami retains a degree of separation, enabling two families to have their own space, with a full kitchen, a kitchenette and two bathrooms.Entering Chez Ami from the sun terrace immediately outside the door, you will be in the open plan living area, which combines Kitchen, Dining and Sitting rooms all into one.
An L-shaped run of wall and floor units is completed by a cooker with an oven and a fridge with a freezer compartment. There is also a microwave oven and a good selection of utensils. The proximity of the kitchen to the door makes this ideal for food preparation for meals to be eaten outdoors.
A dining table seating 9, sofas and armchairs complete the furnishings.
The remainder of the ground floor is taken up with a spacious double bedroom and a separate shower room with a shower, basin and WC.
Stairs go up from the rear of the living area to a mezzanine landing on which there is a single bed, with curtains and dividers around.
There is also a sofa on the landing as an extra peaceful sitting area. Bookshelves contain a selection of books, and there are also some games provided.
Off the landing are an upstairs shower room with a shower, WC and basin.
The upstairs bedroom has two single beds with a Velux window over.
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Immediately outside the door is a sun terrace, with wisteria and roses around the edge. Tables, chairs and sunshades are provided.
A few steps away is the pool and terrace with sun loungers, sunshades, tables and chairs. The 12m x 8m pool is saltwater, and there is a hardcover for security. This pool is exclusive to Guests staying in Chez Ami Occupants of the large farmhouse have their own private pool.
The terrace faces south and west, and with a built-in charcoal barbecue available there, poolside evenings can only be very relaxed.
The gardens which the Owners have landscaped have a number of mature shrubs and offer plenty of chance to find quiet spots in sunlight or shade.
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Vieux Mirou is just off a road that runs between Penne d'Agenais and Montaigu de Quercy: Heading for Penne d'Agenais takes you to the banks of the River Lot and all the activities on the river such as fishing, canoeing and boat hire: Heading towards Montaigu de Quercy takes you into the heart of the rolling countryside of the Quercy with a very large range of crops and vegetables growing, alongside sunflowers, cereals and vines.
Much of the local produce can be bought at markets, and there are lists of the local markets on the Area information at the top of this page, along with other restaurant recommendations and wineries. The area to the east of Penne d'Agenais and along the River Lot is the heartland of the Cahors AOC with a large number of wineries offering tastings and direct sales of the delicious red and white wines.
For something curious, head across the river at Penne d'Agenais to find La Stelsia, a colourful park where you can freely wander around the manicured parkland, and enjoy excellent food and drink in the restaurants if you wish: If you fancy a testing crazy golf course, this is the place to go!
Heading to the north on the other side of the river you will find a number of castles: Biron and Bonaguil are the most complete, and both open to visitors, and you will find other ruins as you travel.
This is the country of bastide villages - fortified hilltop villages, and within easy reach of Vieux Mirou, you can wander the streets of Pujols. Lauzerte, Montaigu de Quercy, Tournon d'Agenais, Monflanquin and Villereal and marvel at the medieval timbered buildings that still survive today.
Historic Cahors is the gateway to cave country, and guests can visit a number of caves in the limestone area including Pech Merle, and a little further away the world-famous Lascaux cave paintings.
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Location
Chez Ami ref 59VCA
Sleeps 9 | 5 Bedrooms
Exclusive Pool
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"Just the best! A wondeful week shared between the remarkable countryside with beautiful villages and some unforgettable evenings poolside."- Quotes from Guests
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"Thank you John and Anna for honestly one of the best daily holidays we’ve ever had. Your wonderful pool, home and beautifully converted barn, let alone the very warm welcome, has been very special for us. And we truly don’t want to leave!"- Quotes from Guests
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"A la piscine on s'enerrille devant la beauté du paysage et lumières."- Quotes from Guests
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"Le gîte est " cosy" et pleine d'astuces!"- Quotes from Guests
Availability & Booking
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Chez Ami
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Booking notes
Linen & Towels - Bed linen and Towels are included in the price of your booking. Pool towels and baby linen are not included unless otherwise stated.
Baby equipment - If not included in your rental, High Chairs, Travel cots and Play pens are available to rent at £GBP20 /week / item: Please indicate these on your Booking Form.
Arrival & Departure - Guest are requested not to arrive before 16h00 on the day of arrival, and to depart by 10h00 on the day of departure. Bookings in July and August will run from SATURDAY TO SATURDAY.
Cleaning - There is no fixed cleaning charge at this property. Guests are requested to leave the property in the same state of cleanliness as it was found, and to co-operate with any departure requests from the Managers.
End of Stay cleaning may be available on request: It is at the discretion of the Caretakers/Managers, and must strictly be arranged in advance of your stay. Please contact HL for further information and cost.
Security Deposit - A Security Deposit of £300 will be added to your invoice. This will normally be repaid during the week after your booking ends.
Prices - Using the drop down at the top right of the Calendar, prices can be displayed in £GBP . €EUR or $USD. For other currencies please request confirmation from HL.
Payments - Payments can be by Bank Transfer, Credit Card or cheque. Customers paying by card on UK £GBP accounts can also pay by Debit card.
Booking Procedure: Please submit a Reservation Request Form (blue button 'Book Now' under the Availability Calendar): This will be acknowledged, and we will confirm availability with the Property Managers.
Once confirmed, we will request a DEPOSIT, normally 20% of the Tariff, and hold the booking in your name for up to 3 days while payment of the deposit is arranged.
The booking is confirmed when the deposit is received, and you will receive an Invoice for the balance plus the Security Deposit and any extra items ordered to be paid no less than 8 weeks before the Arrival date (or immediately if the booking is less than 8 weeks away)
When payment of the invoice is received you will receive directions to the property and also access information.
How To Book
How to make a provisional booking.
Booking - Click on the start date of your holiday, then on the departure date of your holiday. you will then see a pop-up box with the chosen dates and availability. Click the "BOOK NOW" button which will show the provisional booking form to fill out. Enter your details, payment methods and any extra services required then click the continue button at the bottom. You will then be shown a payment summary but you will not be asked to make any payment online
Payment - Payment can be made by any of the following methods in £GBP or €EUR.
- Card payment online.
- Debit / Credit card over the phone - our office number is 01460 30200.
- Direct bank transfer - please contact us for account details.
- Cheque, payable to Halcyon Leisure.
How To Book
Booking - Click on the start date of your holiday, then on the departure date of your holiday. you will then see a pop-up box with the chosen dates and availability. Click the "BOOK NOW" button which will show the provisional booking form to fill out. Enter your details, payment methods and any extra services required then click the continue button at the bottom. You will then be shown a payment summary but you will not be asked to make any payment online
Payment - Payment can be made by any of the following methods in £GBP or €EUR.
- Card payment by link - please contact us to arrange this.
- Debit / Credit card over the phone - our office number is 01460 30200.
- Direct bank transfer - please contact us for account details.
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Amenities
BBQ - Charcoal
Family Friendly
Footpaths /Chemin near
Internet - Wifi (See Terms)
Location - countryside
Open all year
Pets accepted
Pool - Hard Cover
Pool - Shared
Pool alarmed
TV - Unspecified

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