A rural countryside retreat located in Marcadis, Near Moncrabeau. Surrounded by 13 Acres of grounds including a 3 Acre Lake. A great area to relax, meditate, swim, star gaze, read or just get involved with Nature. Located between the beautiful towns of Nerac and Condom (Lot-et-Garonne/Gers) however far enough away for people who enjoy the peace and quiet of Nature. We aim for you to leave technology behind and recharge. Not suitable for those who want a city break as we located in the country. There are fabulous local villages all reachable by car.

We are an LPO refuge so are very passionate about Nature, Wildlife and the environment. There are many gardens throughout the grounds that have been developed for certain animals/wildlife in mind. We regularly introduce new homes for visiting wildlife.

We are surrounded by nature and fields therefore you may experience visits by wildlife. We try our very best to prevent unwanted guests inside the gite however there are times when this is out of our control, especially during farming season. If this was to happen all animals are removed humanly and returned to their habitats safely and quickly

Marcadis Gite is a 1 Bedroom holiday cottage attached to the owners 1817 farmhouse complete with its own entrances, gardens and social area. The accommodation is a large open plan Gite that can accommodate 2 adults and is situated in a position to appreciate the fabulous views of the surrounding countryside.

We try and cater for all needs to ensure that you have a fabulous stay. The Gite is very rustic with added extras such as:

Mezzanine Bedroom: King size bed, highest quality white Egyptian cotton bedding, Egyptian cotton towels, Egyptian cotton bathrobes, hairdryer, radio alarm clock.

Lounge/Diner: 1 Sofa and 1 chair, log burner, basic rural WiFi (not as fast as a city connection), French TV, Stereo with large selection of CD's, Blue tooth speaker, DVD player and DVD's, record player and records, shoe cleaning kit, dining table and chairs.

Bathroom/wet room: large shower, toiletries, Egyptian cotton towels.

Kitchen: dishwasher, microwave, Oven, fridge, freezer, tea/coffee making facilities, coffee maker, crockery and cutlery.

Extras:
Front outside dining area with table, chairs and barbecue.
Private relaxation area to the front of the Gite with sofa, chairs and lighting
Private parking

Available if required at no extra cost: (shared with the campers/glampers)
Archery equipment
Badminton
Telescope for night gazing
3-acre freshwater lake. Fishing is allowed with a purchased licence - fish to be returned after catching. Not suitable for professional fishermen.
Small dipping pool
Pool table
Book library

There are many fabulous walks around the grounds. Watch for Pine martins, coypus, badgers, deer, wild boar, foxes, red squirrels, hares. Say hello Sunflower, Dumpy, Ginger and Frank (our rescue cats) .

We have placed many hammocks, tables, chairs and benches in and around the grounds so you can just sit, relax and enjoy the views, wildlife, and weather. This is a truly beautiful place for a relaxing break if you love nature, the outdoors and wildlife.

The neighbourhood

8 miles to Nerac - 13-minute drive
5 miles to Condom - 10-minute drive
2.5 mile to Moncrabeau - 7-minute drive

Located near the commune of Moncrabeau. Moncrabeau the gates of Gers, is located halfway between Nerac and Condom, in the heart of Gascony. It's tradition of the 18th Century is the world capital of liars. Visit to see the 13th Century church, the Palace of Pomarede, every first Sunday of August: International Festival of Menteries with the Coronation of Queen or King of the Liars of the year.

Nerac is a town on the Southern edge of the Lot-Et-Garonne of Southwest France. Full of Medieval buildings to discover. Visit the Cluster buildings just north of the old bridge. Take a look at the wonderful Colombage (half timbered) buildings of the old tanneries. Over the river you will find the Church of Notre Dame. It is the Chateaux Henry IV that attracts most visitors to Nerac. You can also view the town hall which was once the towns prison. There is also a guided walk around Nerac. There are many outstanding buildings dating from the 15th and 17th centuries. Nerac must be visited to realise it's beauty.

Condom, also referred to as Condom-en-Armagnac, is a commune in Southwestern France in the department of Gers. The town was once an important stopping point on one of the pilgrimage paths to Santiago de Compostella, around which the town developed. The principal highlight in Condom is the Cathedral of Saint-Pierre and its associated cloisters.

Also, local attractions:
Forces: most beautiful village
Montreal-du-Gers: most beautiful village
Lecture: recommended detour
Larressingle: most beautiful village.

Getting around

You will require either a car or bicycle to get around. Bicycles can be hired if required

Other things to note
Finders Keepers France is a Glamping and Camping retreat. It has 1 holiday cottage (Marcadis Gite), 2 Glamping tents and 2 camping tents. The tents are located in the walnut orchard away from the main site. The retreat is 16 acre in size with a fresh water lake therefore plenty of space for all guests to feel private.
We do not have a large swimming pool but there is a dipping pool to relax in plus the lovely clear lake. There is a fabulous swimming pontoon with a BBQ relaxation area attached.
We are Rural therefore the WIFI is basic.