About this property
In the Lot-et-Garonne countryside, Maison Camirout is a lovely holiday home set within a full acre of private gardens with extensive rural views. This single-storey home blends traditional charm with contemporary touches, offering a welcoming escape for families or small groups looking to slow the pace and savour the pleasures of outdoor living.
Step inside to find a bright and airy interior where thoughtful design meets relaxed style. The open-plan living and dining space is ideal for together-time, with a family-friendly atmosphere and all the modern comforts, including Wi-Fi internet, UK television and even a Wii games console for laid-back evenings. The kitchen is well-equipped for holiday meals, featuring a breakfast table, large gas range and direct access to the shaded dining terrace, where long lunches await.
Three comfortable bedrooms (two doubles and one with two children’s singles) offer flexible accommodation for up to six guests alongside a family bathroom and separate WC. Outside, the expansive lawned garden bursts with colour and space for play, while the private pool takes centre stage, framed by loungers and views across the valley. A shaded terrace with a barbecue and pizza oven sets the tone for slow summer days and starlit evenings.
Maison Camirout enjoys a rural setting just a few minutes by car from Monclar, a charming hilltop village where you’ll find local essentials like a bakery, butcher and tennis courts. Explore nearby Castelmoron-sur-Lot for grocery shops, riverside strolls and canoeing, or time your visit with the antique car rally held every other summer.
Don’t miss the lively summer night markets of Fongrave and Laparade, where local produce, wine and music bring the community together. For a broader selection of shops and restaurants, Villeneuve-sur-Lot is just 25 minutes away, while the handsome town of Agen is only 36km away – don’t miss its wonderful market showcasing the delicious produce of this captivating region.
Located in the open countryside of Lot-et-Garonne, Maison Camirout is set along a small country lane, just a few minutes from the charming village of Monclar, between Bergerac (57km) and Agen (36km).
Monclar (3km) offers the essentials of local life, including a traditional bakery, butcher, post office and courts for both tennis and boules. Surrounded by sunflower fields and rolling farmland, the setting of the village is quintessentially French, ideal for a restorative holiday immersed in nature.
A short drive south brings you to the riverside town of Castelmoron-sur-Lot (6km), where you’ll find a small supermarket, a couple of restaurants and a lively antique car rally held every other summer. For leisurely days, head to the Base de Loisirs beside the Lot River for kayaking, paddleboarding or simply soaking up the sunshine on the water’s edge.
Just a little further afield, Villeneuve-sur-Lot (18km) offers a wider range of shops, supermarkets and restaurants, perfect for when you need a bustling town fix. Also, don’t miss atmospheric night markets in regional villages such as Fongrave (5km) and Laparade (11km) during the height of the summer.
This region is renowned for its picturesque bastide villages, and Maison Camirout is ideally placed for exploring them. Within a half-hour radius you can uncover gems like Monflanquin, Castillonnès and Cancon, each brimming with medieval charm, arcaded squares, and colourful weekly markets. Just over the border in the Dordogne, the fairy-tale villages of Issigeac (42km) and Monpazier (51km) promise rich history and timeless beauty, perfect for a memorable day out.
For wine lovers, a trip to Bergerac is a must. Less than an hour away, this riverside town is famed for its wine estates and offers opportunities for tasting tours and scenic strolls along the Dordogne River. Alternatively, head south-east to Agen, a vibrant city known for its gastronomy, canalside walks and excellent shopping – a fine blend of old-world charm and modern convenience.
Accommodation
Maison Interiors
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Entrance hall
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Living-dining area with UK TV channels, Wii games, DVD player and Wi-Fi internet
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Kitchen with breakfast table and chairs, washing machine, dishwasher, fridge freezer, microwave, gas range and electric oven. Door opens to terrace
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Bedroom 1 with queen-size double bed, terrace access and sink
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Bedroom 2 with double bed
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Bedroom 3 with two children’s single beds
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Separate bathroom with bath/shower and twin sinks
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Separate WC
Outside Grounds
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Swimming pool (10x5m)
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Poolside terrace and loungers
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Shaded terrace with seating area and dining area
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Barbecue and pizza oven
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1 acre of private grounds with large lawned garden
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Plenty of parking