Berty Gite is comfortably furnished, air-conditioned and superbly equipped

All on one level, the gite has its own entrance onto the garden. It sleeps up to 6 (+ baby) in 3 bedrooms with 2 bathrooms.

The property benefits from extensive gardens, with plenty of space for family games.

Only minutes from Montcuq, in the heart of Quercy Blanc, this is an ideal ‘home from home’ and the perfect base for exploring this delightful region of South West France.

Berty Gite is comfortably furnished and superbly equipped. We make a point of ensuring that you have comfort and convenience and we respond to guests’ suggestions for improvements.

The thick stone walls keep the guest house deliciously cool in summer, and the wood burning stove will take the chill off spring and autumn evenings. There are central heating radiators in all the rooms for cooler weather, and an air conditioning unit for the really hot days, as well as free-standing fans.

Outside the gite is a large patio, where you can relax listening to birdsong and the chirping of frogs and crickets.

Berty Gite has 3 comfortable Bedrooms and 2 Bathrooms

All bed linens are provided, with two pillows per person and a medium weight duvet. The rooms are carpeted and have central heating radiators. Each bedroom has a good sized fitted wardrobe, a chest of drawers and two bedside cabinets.

The bathrooms have shower, basin and toilet as well as heated towel radiators. Towels and bath mats are provided.

The Master bedroom has a 150cm King sized bed and ensuite bathroom

With a window to the front garden, the master bedroom features a king size double bed (150cm) and ensuite bathroom (shower, basin and WC). There is a table top fan.

The two Twin Bedrooms have 90cm beds and a shared family bathroom

The 2 family bedrooms each have twin single beds (3′ / 90cm). Both have windows to the front garden. There are free-standing fans. In between is the family bathroom with shower, basin, toilet and heated towel radiators.

Berty Gite has an open plan Living Room, with dining area and kitchen

The open plan living room has a modern fully equipped kitchen, a comfortable lounge with two settees and a dining table and chairs. There is central heating, a wood burning stove and an air conditioning unit.

The living area and dining room each seat 6.

Baby cot and high chair available on request. We also have a changing mat, baby monitor, a trainer toilet seat and safety gate.

Berty Gite is superbly equipped

Kitchen Equipment

*electric oven *gas hob *microwave * fridge/freezer *dishwasher *washing machine *kettle *toaster *coffee maker *pressure cooker *stick blender

Superbly equipped for 6 place settings, a good range of pots, pans, serving dishes and utensils and including everyday essentials to get you started.

General equipment

*Iron and board *Hairdryer *Central Heating *Free standing fans * portable electric heaters (on request) *Wood burning stove *Air conditioning

Entertainment

*Satellite TV (UK and French free to air channels) *stereo system *CD/cassette player *DVD player *selection of classic board games *playing cards and dominoes *selection of toys and books for small children *library of novels *Free Wifi internet access (fibre)

Berty has a spacious solar heated salt water Pool

Swimming Pool

The solar heated pool is 11 metres long by 7 metres at its widest point and is kidney shaped.

It has Roman steps for easy access.

The shallow end is 1.2m, gradually shelving to the deepest area which is 1.6m (deep enough to dive into).

The pool is for the exclusive use of our guests during the day. Pool maintenance is undertaken by the owners in the evening.

To meet French regulations the pool is equipped with an alarm to AFNOR standard. The whole of the pool area is fenced with self-closing gates, which is ideal for families with toddlers and young children.

The pool is solar heated and should be a comfortable temperature for swimming from April through to October.

There are loungers with cushions, parasols, a table and chairs with umbrella over and a separate canopy to provide a shaded area for sitting in if you prefer not to be in the full sun.

Swimming towels provided.

Berty Gite has a large organically managed garden with excellent facilities

*Gas BBQ *Garden table and chairs *Parasols *Gazebo *Own drive and parking area *Washing line

Garden games

The garden has ample space for sports activities and games.

*Child’s swing set and slide *Trampoline with safety net *Croquet set *table football *boules *table tennis *badminton *tennis raquets *football *volleyball *frisbee

There are shady or sunny places to relax in and enjoy the surroundings and wildlife and a variety of spots for outdoor eating and entertainment.

Have a leisurely lunch in the garden and laze away the afternoon by the pool.

The property is south-facing, but benefits from the shade of mature trees.

This is the perfect place for nature lovers, our organically managed garden and meadow has many varieties of wild flowers and is attractive to wildlife. For bird-watchers there are golden orioles, girl buntings, tree-creepers, hoopoes and many other bird visitors, depending on season.

Our dark skies make for splendid star-gazing and we can arrange an astronomy evening using our computed-guided telescope for exploring the Milky Way, planets and nebulae. Read more on our Astro page.

The country lanes are generally quiet and there are some lovely walks and cycle routes in the area.

Berty Gite provides all the essentials to get you started

There’s nothing worse than arriving at you holiday destination to find that there is no loo paper or some other essential, so that you have to go shopping straight away! We provide this and much more to get you started.

You will find several rolls of loo paper, shower gel and shampoo, washing powder, fabric conditioner, hand soap, washing up liquid, dishwasher powder and cleaning materials.

In the kitchen, you will find cling film, foil, baking paper and kitchen towel. There are also drying up cloths and hand towels.

In the kitchen cupboards you will find oil, vinegar, sugar, flour, salt, pepper and a selection of herbs and spices.

We also provide a welcome pack of fresh foods, so that even if you arrive late, you can have a light meal and breakfast.

Berty Gite gives you a generous Welcome Pack

For all of our guests, we provide the following

*Milk *Tea bags *Coffee (Instant and ground) *Biscuits *Bread *Butter *Cheese *Paté *Cornichons *Jam *Croissants *A bowl of seasonal fruit *Juice *A bottle of local wine *A few beers

If you would like us to shop for your evening meal, or to make a reservation for you at one of our reliable local restaurants, please let us know at least two weeks in advance.

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