Guirot bas is situated in 35 acres of nature reserve in the vallée du mail, a valley of mixed prairie and woodlands in the department of Lot et Garonne.The department abounds with tree covered hills and fertile valleys. Two of the most beautiful rivers in France flow through it. The prefecture of the department is the old Roman town of Agen, some 20 km south of the property, with the market town of Villeneuve sur lot, 11 km north.This 13th century English built town has 2 Hypermarkets, several Supermarkets, a variety of Shops, Restaurants and Bars, with farmers’ Markets 3 times a week.The ancient fortified town of Pujols, which stands at the open end of the vallée du mail, has a farmers’ Market on Sunday, several artisanal boutiques and an excellent restaurant. The village of St. Antoine de ficalba is 1.5 km away and has a baker, grocer, hairdresser, bar/restaurant, post office with public telephones and a Church with Sunday Services, and an ancient Donjon.
There are many and varied activities to be enjoyed close by, Horse Riding in the valley, Canoeing and Boating on both rivers and the Canal du Midi, which flows through Agen. There are3 Golf Courses, all within a short drive, Tennis in Villeneuve sur lot, and the Grottes de fontirou are at the closed end of the Vallée du mail. Within our 35 acre estate you will find Walking Tracks, a trout stream running through the lower part of the property, and plenty of natural Wildlife.
The farmhouse is beautifully restored, with exposed beams and stone walls, the oldest part of the building was constructed by the Knights Templars for their cattle and fodder.The farmhouse has 4 Bedrooms and an old farmers bed on the mezzanine, and can accommodate 9 – 11 adults and a baby.On the ground floor there is a large living room with traditional fireplace, comfortably furnished, with Satellite TV. The front door leads onto a covered terrace with lovely views over the valley. Here you can enjoy a barbeque and dine outside at the large table.In the living room, there is a superb stone archway leading into the dining room with a long table and comfortable seating for 10 to 12 people.From the dining room you can enter the large, fully equipped, kitchen. The kitchen has microwave, dishwasher, electric kettle, coffee maker, gas cooker/oven, double bowl sink unit, and plenty of utensils. There are large open shelves and 2 kitchen cupboards, with a full range of crockery and cutlery, also a large fridge with separate freezer.Next to the kitchen is the utility room with washing machine. Iron and ironing board are stored in the boiler room at the end of the dining room. Cleaning equipment is stored in the kitchen and in the utility room.There is a shower room with spacious shower cubicle, and a hand basin. There is a separate WC.There are 2 bedrooms on the ground floor, 1 double and 1 twin .On the first floor there is a large bedroom with 4 single beds; with views over the swimming pool and the valley. A large mezzanine with double bed, bookshelves filled with a variety of books, hand basin, and bathroom with WC. There is a large window with views of the valley. Another double bedroom leads of the mezzanine. Duvets, pillows, dishcloths, bed linen and towels are all provided.