Traditional cottage, tastefully and comfortably renovated, with the Lot river on your doorstep. Ideal for family holidays, people who love having the river close by - or fishing. The main house consists of a large, spacious open plan room with a very well-equipped modern kitchen, dining-room and sitting room areas, with views of the river from the windows. The house retains many of the cottage's original features, like the large open fireplace and stone sink (not now used) all sympathetically renovated and modernised throughout.

There is one cool, good-sized double bedroom off the living room in the main house, with a new double bed and basin, modern tiled shower-room with a toilet, and a separate toilet room with basin next door. Although most of our guests are couples using the main bedroom There is a small traditional brick-built 'atelier' or studio, in the large back garden next to the cottage, with attractive wooden beams which has twin modest single beds, which can be arranged as one double bed, or stacked as a sofa (see photos). Please let us know in advance if you expect to use the beds in the atelier so we can make them up for you. This studio has its own independent tiled shower room with sink, and a separate toilet room. It also has a rowing machine for the use of guests and a set of small aerobic weights. As an alternative, guests can use the Futon sofa bed in the living room in the main house as a fold-out double bed. (you'll find instructions on how to open out the sofa into a bed in the house).

The house also has a basement/cave which contains equipment such as a badminton set, a simple barbeque with electric rotisserie -and bike locks, helmets etc for the bicycles.

The very large secluded private garden at the back of the house has many fruit trees, including plums, apples, figs and kiwi fruit , and provides plenty of sunny areas, as well as comfortable seating in several quiet corners under the shade of the trees, including two beautiful pink and green Japanese silk trees. The garden is ideal for sunbathing, reading, kids games, or just relaxing! There are new sun-loungers - a picnic area under the trees at the back, and a significant area we retain as a wild-flower meadow to encourage bees and butterflies.

The cottage is located in the peaceful village of Touzac, in a lovely area of the Lot Valley surrounded by vineyards. There are lots of peaceful country lanes around the house ideal for walking and cycling - including a newly-renovated cycle-path on the other side of the river which connects with the village of Duravel which has a few shops and a cafe/bar (currently accessed via the bridge at Port De Vire - 10 minutes cycle away as the Touzac bridge is repaired). We have at least three (usually four) bicycles in the house which you are welcome to use at your own risk. You are also 10 minutes drive from larger towns with supermarkets and other facilities.

The wider area is full of lovely villages and places to discover, including the picturesque medieval riverside town of Puy l'Eveque, just 11 minutes drive away with its cafes, restaurants and shops, dominated by the church of Saint-Sauveur which dates back to the 14th century. The Château de Bonaguil, 6 km away near Fumel, is known as one of the most attractive castles in France, and has been classified as a historic monument since 1862. The Chateau de Fumel - 7 km from Touzac, was built to help defend the Lot Valley during the Hundred years War. It's now home to the Fumel town hall (mairie).

This is the perfect holiday home for a couple or a family. It is also ideally located for anyone looking for a base for a fishing holiday. The river has cat fish, pike and carp. Fishing permits can be easily obtained.

It is our holiday home and equipped to a high standard It has a very well equipped and modern kitchen - but is also homely - and we hope you too will find it a home from home.