About This Villa

The landscapes of the Lot-et-Garonne conjure up idyllic images of unspoilt France – rolling fields, summer sunflowers, orchards and vineyards alongside meandering rivers, picture-perfect villages and bastide towns. At Manoir Hermione you can experience all of this from your 19th century village residence set within a beautiful garden with a swimming pool, just a short stroll from the banks of the Lot River.

Dating back to the late 1800s, this Maison de Maître exudes traditional charm and modern-day comfort with its elegant double aspect drawing and dining room featuring a carved fireplace and large mahogany table alongside satellite TV and a DVD player. This leads through to the spacious and contemporary kitchen with its stylish breakfast bar, American fridge-freezer, wine fridge, coffee station and other high-end appliances. Open the French windows and sit out on the bistro table by the lavender with your morning coffee.

The original curved staircase winds itself up to the first floor where there are four inviting bedrooms and another three on the upper floor, some beneath the vaulted ceilings. Thanks to a range of bedrooms from doubles to pretty twins, Manoir Hermione comfortably accepts a maximum of 10 guests.

The garden is so picturesque with lawns, shady trees and colourful plants as well as a covered gazebo for al-fresco dining, atmospherically lit up in the evening. The wonderful swimming pool area is reassuringly accessed via a safety gate. Step through and appreciate the L-shaped pool, sun loungers, parasols and summer kitchen and bar with a barbecue, plancha, dishwasher and fridge. The electric awning provides shade for warm summer days relaxing by the pool.  

Just stroll out of your front gate and walk through the small, authentic village, passing a traditional French restaurant, and within 350m you will be by the banks of the Lot River. If staying in the height of the summer you may be fortunate enough to visit the marché nocturne where good food is enjoyed on the village square accompanied by local wine and music.

Hire bikes to explore the surrounding landscapes of orchards and rolling hills. Pop into nearby vineyards and farms or come across gastronomic delights of the region at local markets in villages and bastide towns. Visit gorgeous places such as Villeneuve-sur-Lot, Pujols and Penne-d'Agenais or venture slightly further afield to the likes of Monflanquin, Duras, Cahors and even the Dordogne’s Monpazier, Issigeac and Bergerac.

Closer to home, cycle or drive to the small riverside town of Castelmoron-sur-Lot, just 4km away, for seasonal boat hire, canoeing, kayaking and summer swimming from its beach as you soak up the tranquil environment of this beautiful part of south-western France.

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