No. The pool is not heated; it is open in the warm season, depending on the weather and the outside temperature. It is reserved for guests of the cottage, unfenced, and children must be supervised at all times.

Yes, all the linen you need is provided: duvet and pillow covers, fitted sheets, bath and pool towels, tea towels.

No, pets are not allowed: we have two cats ourselves, who live in the adjoining house.

How many people can the cottage sleep?

Three guests at most: a king size bed in the mezzanine bedroom and a single bed in a small sleeping nook closed off by a curtain. The nook suits a child or a friend; it is not a second bedroom.

Not necessarily. The GR65, the Way of St James, passes 2 km away: the cottage suits pilgrims travelling on foot as well as motorcyclists, who will find a covered carport for the bike. With a car, Saint-Cirq-Lapopie (20 minutes), Cahors (30 minutes) and the Lot valley are an easy drive.

Only on Airbnb, which handles availability, prices, payment and cancellation terms. You can also message us there before deciding.

Charming holiday cottage with private pool near Saint-Cirq-Lapopie, Lot, France

In the heart of the Causses du Quercy regional nature park

A peaceful place, on the edge of a village in the Lot

In Escamps, on the Limogne causse, the cottage occupies the former cowshed of our house. People come for the quiet, the stone walls that keep the cool, the pool reserved for guests alone, and to explore Saint-Cirq-Lapopie, Cahors and the Lot valley.

Discover the cottage

The cottage

A cowshed turned holiday home

Adjoining our house but with its own entrance, the cottage has kept its exposed stone walls, its beams and its terracotta floors.

The bedroom is on the mezzanine, open onto the living room; a small sleeping nook, closed off by a curtain, takes a child or a friend. The kitchen is fully equipped, the wood stove warms late-season evenings, and fibre internet is there for those who need to stay connected.

BedroomOn the mezzanine, king size bed
Sleeping nookSingle bed, closed off by a curtain
KitchenHob, oven, fridge, dishwasher, washing machine
BathroomWith shower
OutsideGarden furniture, large parasol, sun loungers, carport

For three guests at most. The sleeping nook is not a second bedroom: it suits a child or a friend.

The pool and the grounds

Twelve metres of water, and nobody else

The pool is reserved for guests of the cottage: during your stay nobody else swims in it. It is long enough to really swim, and children will find pool toys.

Around it, 18,000 m² of grounds to wander as you please, among dry stone walls, oaks, cypresses and lavender. The causse starts right behind, and the Way of St James (GR65) passes 2 km away, twenty-five minutes on foot.

12 × 5,5 mpool

18 000 m²of grounds

Privatefor you alone

The pool is neither fenced nor covered: children must be supervised by an adult at all times.

What makes the difference

Three reasons to stay here

The quiet of the causse

A limestone plateau where birds are most of what you hear. The village is a short walk away, and yet the calm is absolute, day and night.

The comfort of a home

A real kitchen, a fireplace, fibre internet, a carport. Everything you need for a long stay as much as for a weekend.

Hosts next door, discreet

We live in the adjoining house. Around if you need an address or an idea for a walk.

Photos

The cottage in pictures

All photos can be seen on the Airbnb listing.

What our guests say

5,0

21 reviews on Airbnb · Guest favourite

“Absolute calm. Philippe as thoughtful and responsive as ever. This place has a soul.”

Chantale, second stay, September 2026

HospitalityPoolLocationOutdoor spacesDecorQuiet

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The area

Between Cahors and the Lot valley

Escamps is a quiet village on the Limogne causse. People come to walk, swim and eat well, and the great sights of the Lot are less than an hour's drive away.

Things to see

20 min
Saint-Cirq-Lapopie
A medieval village perched above the Lot river, listed among the most beautiful villages in France.
≈ 25 min
Chemin de halage de Bouziès
A towpath carved into the cliff, right at river level. Pairs well with Saint-Cirq.
30 min
Cahors
The Valentré bridge, the cathedral, the Saturday market and the wines of Cahors.
≈ 35 min
Grotte du Pech Merle
Genuine prehistoric paintings that you can still see for real, inside the cave.
≈ 10 min
Phosphatières du Cloup d'Aural
Former open-air phosphate mines, now overgrown with greenery. Children love it.
Day trip
Rocamadour, Padirac, Saint-Antonin-Noble-Val
Further away, but each is worth the trip.

Our favourite tables

5 km
L'Esprit du Causse, Concots
Inventive bistro cooking in an old stone inn. Terrace in fine weather.
5 km
Auberge Lou Bourdié, Bach
Traditional Quercy cooking, family recipes and a big fireplace.
16 km
Le Cantou, Saint-Cirq-Lapopie
Local produce with Asian touches, two terraces over the village lanes.
17 km
L'Oïlo, Tour-de-Faure
Restaurant and bar, traditional and Mediterranean cooking, with one of the finest views of Saint-Cirq-Lapopie. Large garden, cocktails, concerts some evenings. Evenings only, Wednesday to Sunday, late March to early November.

Frequently asked questions

Before you book, what we are often asked

Is the pool heated?: No. The pool is not heated; it is open in the warm season, depending on the weather and the outside temperature. It is reserved for guests of the cottage, unfenced, and children must be supervised at all times.
Is linen provided?: Yes, all the linen you need is provided: duvet and pillow covers, fitted sheets, bath and pool towels, tea towels.
Are pets allowed?: No, pets are not allowed: we have two cats ourselves, who live in the adjoining house.
How many people can the cottage sleep?: Three guests at most: a king size bed in the mezzanine bedroom and a single bed in a small sleeping nook closed off by a curtain. The nook suits a child or a friend; it is not a second bedroom.
Do I need a car?: Not necessarily. The GR65, the Way of St James, passes 2 km away: the cottage suits pilgrims travelling on foot as well as motorcyclists, who will find a covered carport for the bike. With a car, Saint-Cirq-Lapopie (20 minutes), Cahors (30 minutes) and the Lot valley are an easy drive.
How do I book?: Only on Airbnb, which handles availability, prices, payment and cancellation terms. You can also message us there before deciding.

Practical info

Before you book

Check-in: Between 3 pm and 11 pm.
Check-out: Before noon.
Guests: Three at most.
Internet: Fibre wifi, good enough to work remotely.
Car, motorbike: Free covered carport on site, for the car or the motorbike. Not essential: the Way of St James passes 2 km away.
Safety: Unfenced pool. An outdoor security camera is present, facing the carport.
Your hosts: Philippe and Ali, in the adjoining house.
Address: 49 chemin de Vigne Vieille, 46230 Escamps

Booking

Availability, prices and booking on Airbnb

All bookings go through Airbnb, which protects your payment and handles cancellations. It is also where you can message us before deciding: we answer quickly.

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Le Gîte d'EscampsCharming holiday cottage with private pool, near Saint-Cirq-Lapopie