Bonnettie gîte is a peaceful haven deep in the Quercy countryside. The Domaine de La Bonnettie is country property set in over 60 acres of woodland and pasture. The main house and gîte sit atop a plateau that dominates the surrounding valleys. A private drive of almost 1000 metres leads you from the valley floor and climbs gently to the main plateau which is at about 230m above sea level.

Honeysuckle, fig and roses

In the pool

Crystal air and clear light make the sprawling countryside a perfect sea of colour for the artistically inspired - sunflowers, lavender and vineyards appeal to the eye and to the palate. Sunsets can be quite spectacular here and because their is virtually no light polution, the milky way is often stunningly "close".

April colours by the drive

If painting, writing or just general peace and quiet do not appeal, then perhaps wine-tasting and the gastronomic delights of the area will tempt you. For the more energetic, there is swimming in the lake nearby, cycling, horse riding and tennis just down the road. A nine hole golf course is about 25kms away and you can take a boat trip or dinner on the river Lot starting at Cahors. There are lots of lovely walks on the property itself, you could take a picnic into the woods for instance, and from here we have access to many miles of foot and bridal paths.

Lavender again. . Our 30 acre woods in the distance.

This is the view from a bedroom window at Bonnettie gîte.

If it is culture you're after, there is plenty in the surrounding area. Montcuq, the local market village boasts a 12th century tower, it is quite a climb to the top, but worth it for the view! There is a famous market there every Sunday morning, an experience not to be missed!

Lauzerte, classified as one of "the most beautiful villages of France" is just 14kms away. Cahors, the capital of the Lot has a medieval monastry whose monks lay claim to being the first winemakers in France, the Pont Valentre is a spectacle unto itself and you can poke around Henry the IV's french pad. A little further afield is Moissac, a Roman town with its famous 'Cloitre'. Toulouse, 'The Pink City' and another ancient Roman settlement is about a 1.5 hour drive away. and the bustling capital of the Midi-Pyrenees.

The nearest shops are about 10/14 kms away, reached through meandering country lanes where it is rare to meet another car.

This comfortable country cottage can sleep four guests in one double room and a twin. Both bedrooms look out over the main house gardens and get the morning sun.

View through the door of the twin bedroom at Bonnettie gîte

Enjoying the pool

The bathroom with shower, WC, washbasin and heated towel rail.

A glimpse of the bathroom.

The kitchen has all modern amenities, washing machine, fridge, freezer, microwave,etc and a breakfast bar. Its window faces west.

An evening view from the dining area window.

A spacious open plan living area comprises dining and sitting areas with french windows that open onto the shaded covered terrace with views over fields and woodland where our horses sometimes graze.

The gîte at night

There is a private garden area to the west and north of the gite and our guests have the run of most of the Domains 60+ acres.

PROVIDED:
- If you would like to order specific groceries for your arrival please let us know.
- All linen and towels (not beach/pool towels - please bring your own)
- Garden furniture and parasol
- Iron and ironing board
- Barbeque
- Satellite Television (Astra and French TV) and DVD/CD player
- Board games
- Wifi Internet connnection in and around the gite.
- A cot and child seat can be provided on request
- Badmington net and raquets
- Petanque