La Bergerie’s natural setting offers breath-taking views of the surrounding countryside. Our luxury retreat with private heated pool is perfect for anyone seeking calm and relaxation. The farm also has several areas where you can walk, read, paint, write - even talk to the animals. Just a short drive or a cycle ride from the gite you will find charming villages, historic landmarks, rivers, vineyards, medieval towns and a wide range of activities! La Bergerie comfortably sleeps up to four people. The two large bedrooms are tastefully decorated and furnished to ensure you have a great night’s sleep. The king-size bedroom has an ensuite toilet & shower room, whilst the other bedroom has a queen size bed and separate toilet & shower room. Spacious open plan kitchen, dining and living area, designed with luxury and comfort in mind and with the most amazing views across the pool, terrace and large gardens. Eco-friendly farm stay. Guests have full access to the gite, pool and farm land. If you or the children want to see the animals we can accompany you into some of the animal enclosures. The private pool has a current machine for endless swimming and a terrace with sun loungers and parasols. There is also a large outdoor covered dining area, with BBQs and Tiki Bar with an honesty box for drinks and an undercover storage area for bicycles. Cyclist-friendly. Artists and Writers welcome. 😎 Please note : Because la Bergerie is located on a working farm we do not allow guests to bring pets. We are very proud to have received Zero Waste accreditation for La Bergerie gite and for Les Délices du Duravel, our home-made produce enterprise. A selection of fresh farm produce is available to buy from our small, onsite farm shop. You can also order a wider selection from our online shop, including a full and delicious range of home-made Indian curry dishes. Order in advance and they'll be waiting for you when you arrive at La Bergerie and during your stay.

The region has a rich history of ancient civilizations, and tombs you can visit that date back to the Neolithic era. Pack a picnic and have a grand day out exploring the local area. The Le Tombeau des Géants is less than 30 minutes’ drive; Hunnebed (45 minutes) has a small picnic area and plenty of parking. As well as the monument, the area is very popular with bird-watchers; Chateau Bonaguil (20 minutes) is a 13th-century clifftop castle with stunning views and is open from February onwards; Chateau de Gavaudun (25 minutes); and Moulin des Tours de Barbaste (90 minutes), the largest fortified mill in France, once home to Henry IV. One of our guests’ favourite places to visit is Château et Jardins des Milandes, with it’s stunning architecture, and beautiful parks and gardens. The 15th century chateau with private chapel, was once the home of Josephine Baker, a famous American-born entertainer. Josephine was a dancer, singer and actress, as well as being an anti-racism activist and a WWII French Resistance fighter. La Bergerie offers a warm welcome to cyclists and you certainly won’t be stuck for places to ride when you stay here. There are lots of road and track cycling routes, including the Grand Randonnée and the Vélo Route du Lot, which run alongside the Lot River at Puy-l’Évêque (5 mins by car, 10 mins by bike). You could also visit Clos Triguedina near Puy L’Évêque and enjoy a full day exploring the vineyard on an electric bike. There are also lots of other activities close by: fishing, horse-riding, boating, kayaking, canoeing, hiking, rock-climbing, golf and theme parks. For an authentic French experience, look no further than the local farmers markets of the Lot. They're perfect for exploring the local food scene and getting supplies for the BBQ. Cazals Sunday market is not to be missed. Browse stalls selling everything from locally grown produce to handmade jewellery, then take a stroll around the lake, or have a picnic before heading back to La Bergerie.