Le Moulin sur Célé

Saint-Sulpice, Lot
Self-catering
+353 87 7934466
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From
€670 - €1254
per night
From
€4580 - €8780
per week

Unwind in a beautiful old mill house on the banks of the Célé river, surrounded by high limestone cliffs for outstanding walks and wildlife

Bedroom

5 bedrooms

Sleeps

Sleeps 11

Children welcome
Pets welcome
Babies welcome

€670 - €1254 per night

€4580 - €8780 per week

The Experience

A sheltered, bountiful setting for these two old stone buildings on either side of a large terrace. Interiors are graceful, simple, extremely comfortable: a large sitting room in the main house and an equally spacious one in the Tower mean you can all gather together, or some can slip off for a bit of peace – just the ticket for mixed age groups.

The kitchen, modern and roomy, has all the gear you need to cook for ten and you can eat by the riverside, on the shaded kitchen terrace, on the sun terrace or in the family sitting room. A food delivery service can be arranged (including your breakfast croissants) if you need a break. All bedrooms have stunning views across the lush gardens.

Laze in the walled pool, play tennis, croquet or ping pong, wander the gardens to find red squirrels and woodpeckers. Light the fire pit on the river bank while more adventurous souls launch themselves or a canoe into the calm waters flowing past.

Le Moulin sur Célé - Gallery

We think you'll love

  • Falling under the spell of this unique landscape, the beautiful gardens, the river and all the wildlife
  • Arranging for yoga, massage and holistic treatments - all is possible!
  • Having two buildings rather than one and both equally charming
Le Moulin sur Célé - Gallery

You should know

  • Not suitable for wheelchair users, nor those who have trouble with different levels
  • Do book treatments, food delivery and wider activities in advance

Essentials

  • EV charger
  • Self check-in
  • Swimming pool
  • Hot tub
  • Garden
  • Open fire / woodburner
  • Breakfast included
  • Breakfast available
  • Meals available
  • Vegetarian meals
  • Oven
  • Parking on premises
  • Free parking nearby
  • Accessible by public transport
  • WiFi
  • Television
  • Central heating
  • Limited mobility
  • Wheelchair access
  • Mobile reception
  • Hob
  • Barbecue
  • Paid parking nearby
  • Air conditioning
  • Relaxation areas
  • Washing machine
  • Tennis court
  • Microwave oven
  • No smoking
  • Credit cards
  • Working farm
  • Owner has pets
  • Electricity included
  • Dishwasher
  • Pets welcome

Family friendly

  • Baby monitor
  • Books and toys
  • Children welcome
  • Babies welcome
  • Stair gates
  • High chair
  • Fire guard
  • Cot available

Nearby

  • Pub/bar within 3 miles
  • Restaurant within 3 miles
  • Shop within 3 miles

Activities

  • Bikes available
  • Food courses
  • Kayaking
  • Other courses
  • Sailing
  • Surfing
  • Wild swimming

Pricing

Nightly price
from €670
Weekly price
from €4580
Damage deposit
€500
1 House for 11
From €6705 bedrooms

Information

Special offer: Sawday's members will be invited for a complimentary private wine tasting in the new spiral vineyard on the estate. Hosted by the owners, Deirdre & Marc.

Booking information

Check in
From 5pm
Check out
10am
Other details
Minimum stay: 3 nights. 7 nights in high season.
Closed
November to March
No smoking
Smoking not permitted anywhere in the property.
Meals
Restaurants 4km.

Reviews

Absolutely magical stay at La moulin sur cele. An idyllic setting made for total escapism. Deirdre and Marc were amazing hosts nothing was too much trouble. The villa itself is 5 star rating. Everything was perfect down to beautiful linen and comfortable beds. Have already booked for next year loved this place.

Maureen, Dublin

When it comes to describing our holiday at Le Moulin, superlatives abound. From the homely charm of the interior to the beautifully maintained grounds; from relaxing by the babbling river to competing in an exciting game of tennis; from lazing by the glistening pool by day to gazing at the twinkling stars by night, our stay was a truly wonderful experience. Le Moulin offered something special to every member of our family and has given us many amazing memories to keep us going through the long winter nights ahead. It was beyond idyllic!

Alison, Ballymena, Co. Antrim

This is a truly amazing place; half of me wants everybody to know about it and half of me wants to keep it a secret... Deirdre and her family are clearly passionate about their stunning property and go above and beyond to make your experience as relaxing and non-intrusive as possible. Everything has been thought through and it's extremely well appointed. Really couldn't fault anything.

Chris, Kent

Had a wonderful time here with family. Peaceful and charming location on the water. The Villa and surrounding area is picture-postcard. Deirdre and Marc are the most gracious hosts and made our stay one to remember.

Peter, London

Le Moulin sur Célé combines rustic charm with 5 star quality. Exclusively for guests is the river front location and private pebble island where you can experience the tranquillity of the magical French countryside. At the same time it is in a region steeped with history with plenty to discover. Your hosts, Deirdre and Marc, are discrete yet available, to help make it a holiday of a lifetime.

Rose, Sawday's Inspector

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Location

The neighbourhood

This area is known as La Vallée du Paradis - it has some of the most beautiful countryside in Europe, so walks (you'll find a superb guide to marked routes in the house), cycles and swims are sublime. Brengues is 6kms and Marcilhac-sur-Célé is 4kms. Both have restaurants and small shops. Cajarc, a 15-minute drive has a good market every Saturday afternoon. Saint-Cirq-Lapopie is a 45-minute drive.

Local points of interest from Deirdre McGlone

  • The Benedictine Abbey St Pierre in Marcilhac boasts the oldest Gothic archway in France. This 'Monument Village' is also surrounded by numerous Dolmens, and a beautiful Menhir in Belinac. The Gite is situated in a 'black triangle' - ideal for star-gazing.
  • Rocamadour is one of the Midi-Pyrenees' main attractions. This city in the sky is built from the very mountain against which it is perched. The site of pilgrimages since the 12th Century, Rocamadour still amazes all who visit.
  • St. Cirq Lapopie, the Grottes de Pech Merle, Cahors and the winelands, Figeac, Gouffre de Padirac, Cuzals, Cajarc, Gramat, Carennac, Autoire, Conques, Laguiole, Albi, Cordes, Sarlat, Moissac, Brive and the Aveyron Gorge are all within a day's outing.
  • There is excellent walking, varying from Grandes Randonnees forming part of the ancient pilgrim route to Santiago de Campostella, to smaller tracks and footpaths. Cycling offers another way to explore. Bicycles can be hired inexpensively in Marcilhac.
  • Useful links: http://www.tourism-figeac.com/web/EN/260-marcilhac-sur-cele.php, www.http://abbaye-marcilhac.fr, http://www.larouteducele.fr/home, http://www.bonnestables-lot.fr/chefs.php, http://en.pechmerle.com, http://www.lot-46.com/lot-dolmens-et-menhirs
  • More links: http://www.marcilhac.fr/ Marcilhac is in the Parc Naturel Regional des Causses du Quercy - http://uk.parc-causses-du-quercy.fr, http://randonnees-lotoises.net/circuits/c4/c4.htm, http://foodandtravel.com/travel/gourmet-traveller/a-lot-to-like

Introducing

Deirdre McGlone

Deirdre (from Donegal) and Marc (born in Switzerland) ran a hotel in Ireland for 30 years. They achieved their dream of moving to France with their three children in 2020. They had always loved the French way of life, rooted in simple, timeless pleasures - the fabulous food, the fine wine, the countryside and the culture. They live in another part of the estate so are there if you need them.