Chateau Camelot

With incredible views of the Lot valley, Chateau Camelot will captivate its guests with its fantastic features and beautiful setting. An absolute dream for all ages, enjoy the tranquillity of the 50-acre private grounds with its wild flowers and woodland or play to your hearts content with the many games and activities offered here.

There's a charming ambience in this welcoming home from its drawing room with chesterfield sofas surrounding the log-burning fire to its ten bedrooms, some featuring carved French beds and many with glorious views of the surrounding countryside. Feel the magic of the top-floor tower bedroom with its canopied circular bed and little windows looking out to the valleys beyond.

A wine-cellar with its own honesty bar and table allows you to enjoy some of the fine wines of this region or take a bottle up to sit with family and friends on the pretty terrace. The outdoor dining area is also a perfect spot for al-fresco meals in the summer sun or warm balmy evenings with the pool lit in the background.

As well as the swimming pool and outdoor jacuzzi, adults and children alike will appreciate the countless facilities from target golf and a five-a-side football pitch outside to the indoors sports hall with table-football, darts, ping-pong and a gym. There are bikes for guests to use as well as a children's play area outside; whether you are seeking peaceful relaxation or endless family amusement, it'll be hard to leave this appealing abode.

Yet the glorious Lot region is waiting to be explored with its world-famous vineyards, historic chateaux and delightful villages and towns. Visit local farmer's markets selling wonderful seasonal produce, drive to perched villages in idyllic settings or take boat trips along the Lot River. Puy-l'Eveque, Cahors and Saint-Cirq-Lapopie are just some of the beautiful places to visit or simply spend your summer days river swimming or canoeing nearby.

If you're wishing to head further afield, head to Rocamadour, Gourdon and some of Dordogne's ‘Plus Beaux Villages' for yet more breathtaking beauty.

Features

Chateau Interiors
Ground Floor

• Living-dining room with sofas, satellite TV, music system and wood burner. Doors lead to terrace, garden and swimming pool
• Kitchen with doors leading to terrace, garden and pool. Kitchen well equipped including hob, two ovens, microwave, grill, two fridges, freezer, dishwasher and breakfast table
• Bedroom 1 (in tower) with double bed and en suite shower room
• WC

First Floor

• Landing with doors to front balcony and pool-facing balcony (with spiral steps leading down to the lower terrace)
• Bedroom 2 (in the tower) with double bed, ceiling fan and countryside views
• Bedroom 3 with double bed, ceiling fan and en suite bathroom with corner bath, hand-held shower and WC
• Bedroom 4 with double bed and single bed
• Bathroom with WC
• Bedroom 5 with double bed and balcony. En suite shower room with WC

Second Floor

• Bedroom 6 with twin beds and en suite shower room
• Bedroom 7 with twin beds and en suite shower room (and access to tower bedroom)
• Bedroom 8 with double bed
• Bedroom 9 with double bed
• Shower room with WC

Upper Tower Floor (accessed via bedroom 7)

• Bedroom 10 with circular double bed with canopy

Basement

• Wine cellar with table and music system. Honesty bar (for wines)
• Laundry room

Indoor Sports Hall (separate building)

• Gym (with cycling, walking and rowing machines)
• Pool table
• Table football
• Table tennis (x2)
• Darts area

Outside Grounds

• Private swimming pool (with safety alarm and gate) and jacuzzi, open approximately May to end-September
• Al-fresco dining area with charcoal barbecue
• Children's play area with swings and ropes
• Target style 6-hole golf-course
• 5-a-side football pitch
• Bikes

Facilities

• Wi-Fi
• Central heating
• Satellite TV
• Music system
• Wine cellar
• Outdoor jacuzzi
• Pool toys
• Board games
• Children's play area
• Gym
• Pool table
• Table football
• Table tennis
• Darts
• Golf
• Football
• Bikes
• Washing machine and dryer

Location

South of the Lot River, just half an hour from the historic town of Cahors, this chateau is in a stunning setting surrounded by fifty acres of private grounds with wonderful views of the Lot valley.

There's a pretty village within a 4km drive with a boulangerie, small shop and post office whilst the riverside village of Luzech (7km) offers further shops and amenities as well as a couple of restaurants and a Wednesday morning market. Luzech's setting on the banks of two parts of the river is especially picturesque. A little further east, head to a brilliant Base de Loisirs on the Lot with supervised swimming in July and August as well as a river beach, canoe hire, paddle-boarding, pedalos and a play area.

The nearest town is beautiful Cahors (23km), well-known for its historic sights including Le Pont Valentre, now a UNESCO World Heritage site. Explore the medieval historic centre, discover picturesque squares, narrow lanes and some excellent restaurants. The Wednesday and Saturday morning markets are a particular delight selling all sorts of seasonal local produce such as truffles, foie gras and Quercy melons.

Across this region you will be able to visit many vineyards and wineries around Cahors, some of them famous for producing some of the finest Malbec grapes in the world. Private tours and tastings can be arranged.

From May to September take a river cruise along the Lot in Cahors or in July and August you can take a day boat trip as far as the incredibly beautiful village of Saint-Cirq-Lapopie (50km). This village is known to be one of France's classified ‘Plus Beaux Villages' and can also be reached in around an hour by car. It's an enchanting place with flower-filled lanes, little art galleries and delightful shops selling all sorts of artisan products – it's an area that has inspired artists for many years.

A little closer to home, Puy-l'Eveque (20km) is another charming village, perched above the Lot with its beautiful stone houses and maze of narrow lanes and steps. Take a boat trip along the river from here and hire canoes or pedaloes. Market-lovers should visit on a Tuesday morning; other wonderful markets in the area include Montcuq (17km) on a Sunday morning and Prayssac (15km) on a Friday.

There are many historic chateaux to visit in the Lot-et-Garonne from the incredible ruins of Chateau de Bonaguil (38km), the pretty gardens and surroundings of Chateau de Fumel (40km) and the especially beautiful Chateau de Gavaudun (50km).

Other classified ‘Plus Beaux Villages' that can be reached in under an hour include Monpazier (54km) and Monflanquin (55km) or head further north to the Dordogne river with Domme (55km), La Roque-Gageac (56km) and Beynac-et-Cazenac (63km). Take a boat trip along the river, hire canoes, explore Farmer's markets and discover the glorious landscapes of the Dordogne.

Rocamadour (70km) is another outstanding place of natural beauty with its perfectly preserved town built on the edge of a cliff, perhaps combined with a trip to charming Gourdon (49km), one of many gorgeous towns of the Lot region.