Turnkey in Dordogne Valley: B&B + 5 gites + pool + large barn in tourist region

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For sale in the Lot (Occitanie): turnkey maison d’hôtes with 5 gîtes and swimming pool – 695,000 €
Are you looking for a turnkey maison d’hôtes / B&B with gîtes in the Lot department (Occitanie region, France)?
This perfectly maintained vacation estate combines a character-filled main house, five fully equipped gîtes, a spacious barn and a large swimming pool on grounds of approximately 8,500 m².

Asking price: €695,000.

Location: department of Lot (Occitanie), in the Dordogne valley, near tourist toppers like Rocamadour and Sarlat, near the departments of Dordogne (Nouvelle-Aquitaine) and Corrèze (Limousin).
– Main building: spacious main house with 4 rooms and 4 bathrooms, currently operated as a B&B with 3 guest rooms.
– 5 fully equipped gîtes (studios and larger family gîtes) with private kitchen and terrace.
– 12 x 6 m pool with recent reinforced liner and electric shutter.
– Large detached barn with two floors of about 94 m² each.
– Plot of approximately 8,500 sq ft, low maintenance garden, private parking for several cars and charging station.
– Current operation: B&B + gîtes, active 6 months a year, revenue sufficient for a full family income.

Location and surroundings
– The property is located in the Lot department (46), Occitanie region, in the valley of the Dordogne, one of the most sought-after tourist regions of southern France. The departments of Dordogne (Nouvelle-Aquitaine) and Corrèze (Limousin) are 2 and 12 km away respectively.
– Souillac offers direct access to the A20 freeway, a train station (stopover intercity Paris-Toulouse) and all daily amenities.
– In the wide surroundings you will find famous “plus beaux villages de France” such as Rocamadour, Martel, Domme, La Roque-Gageac, Beynac, Saint-Cirq-Lapopie and many other villages, caves (Lascaux, Gouffre de Padirac, Pech Merle, Lacave) and castles.

The tourist season roughly runs from Easter to early November, with strong demand for quality chambres d’hôtes and gîtes.

The residential house (maison d’hôtes/B&B)
– The main building is a large residential house currently serving as a private residence combined with a successful B&B activity.
– The layout lends itself to both a comfortable family home and professional operation as a chambre d’hôtes.

Layout and comfort
– Ground floor with lounge, spacious living kitchen with pantry, dining area and a bedroom with shower room.
– Floor with several double rooms, each with private bathroom or shower room, plus an additional room and linen room.
– Attic floor (to be finished) with utilities already provided, potential for additional guest rooms (total up to 5 B&B rooms allowed).

The technical equipment is modern and energy efficient, including central heating via heat pump, thermodynamic boiler, pellet stove for mid-season, updated electricity and plumbing, insulation and double glazing with shutters.

The cottages and vacation rentals
– In addition to the B&B rooms, the estate has five fully equipped cottages, ranging from studios to spacious family cottages.
– They are currently rented out as self-contained vacation rentals, but some studios can also be offered as luxury B&B rooms.
– 2 studio gîtes (45 m²) on the courtyard, suitable for couples.
– 3 larger gites (75 m²) on the pool side (1 for 5 persons, 2 for 4 persons).
-Each cottage has a fully equipped kitchen (stove, oven, refrigerator, hood and extensive kitchen equipment) and private bathroom.
– In case of interest, the entire contents of the cottages will be taken along: furniture, kitchen equipment, pots and pans, cutlery, crockery and linen, so you can start renting immediately.

Pool
– 12 x 6 m pool, recently reinforced liner.
– Electrically operated security shutter.
– Spacious pergola with shade area for guests.

Garden and parking
– Plot of approximately 8,500 m² with low maintenance planting, suitable for the local climate (summer drought and winter cold).
– Parking for approximately 8 cars and charging station for electric vehicle.

Barn with potential
– Detached barn with two floors of approximately 94 sq. m. each.
– Upper floor accessed directly through large gate, ideal as storage, bike storage or course/workshop space.
– Ground floor on street side, currently used as storage.

According to the local zoning plan (PLU, zone UAv), there are opportunities to further develop existing buildings or integrate new functions, subject to the approval of the competent authorities.

Operations and opportunities
– The current owners have been running the property as a couple since 2014, under the motto “no staff, no headaches.”
– They work about six months a year, generating a full income as a couple.

Thanks to the combination of chambres d’hôtes and gîtes, the tourist appeal of the region and the existing customer base, this is an ideal turnkey project for those looking to start a new life in the French countryside, with proven income and still expansion potential (additional rooms in the attic, further infill of the barn).

Takeover of contents
– In case of a takeover, the owners are willing to transfer all the contents of the B&B rooms and gîtes: furniture, beds, linen, crockery, cutlery and other equipment.
– So you can receive guests from day one and organize breakfasts and table d’hôtes without additional large investments.

Contact
For more information, plans and a comprehensive photo shoot or for a viewing, please contact us via the contact form or phone/email.

Serious candidates will have access to occupancy rates, sales figures and further details about the possible expansions when they visit.