Farmhouse for holiday rentals / lets near, in Chateauponsac, Haute Vienne, Limousin
Village House in Rural Setting
Quiet Village Location, Access to Countryside
Sleeps 8 (4 Bedrooms)
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The property is an old farmhouse which has recently been completely renovated with modern facilities including central heating, but at the same time retaining (and in some cases restoring) the original characteristics of the vernacular building style. All the ceilings have oak beams, the ground floors are completely tiled and the upper floors are in most cases the original oak floorboards. The two large ground floor rooms have the original granite fireplaces. Outside is a courtyard garden with lawn, stone paved terrace and additional gravelled terrace for dining. A barbecue and adequate outdoor furniture is provided. The hamlet is situated in a beautiful mixed agricultural landscape dotted with mainly broadleaved woodlands which offers ample facilities for country walks or quiet roads for cycling. Chateauponsac offers a small supermarket and several restaurants as well as essential services such as bank, post office, pharmacy, bars and a superb rural museum.
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Prices Currency Conversion
| Rental periods | |
| 22 March - 26 April | £325 (inc. heating) |
| 26 April - 24 May | £300 |
| 24 May - 28 June | £450 |
| 28 June - 6 September | £600 |
| 6 - 27 September | £450 |
Notes on prices
Prices are for the property per week in UK pounds.
Inclusive of heating supplement. For periods shorter than one week please ask for pricing details.
Changeover day
The hiring period will commence at 6.00 pm on Saturday and end at 10.00 am on Saturday except by prior agreement.
Accommodation
| Bedrooms: | Bedroom 1 - double bed/en-suite bathroom. Bedroom 2 - double bed/en-suite shower room. Bedroom 3 - two single beds/en-suite shower room. Bedroom 4 - two single beds/ en-suite shower room. |
| Bathrooms: | All bath and shower rooms have wash basin, WC and electric shaver points. There is a downstairs toilet and washbasin. |
| Kitchen: | The kitchen has fitments on two walls and an island preparation/serving unit. There is a double bowl/double drainer sink, five burner gas hob with electric oven below, fridge/freezer, microwave and dishwasher. Fully equipped with utensils. |
| Utility Room: | Central heating boiler, single drainer/single bowl sink, washing machine, door to exterior. |
| Living Rooms: | The dining section of the kitchen has large open fire and accommodation for 10 people. The sitting room has a large open fire, two settees and two easy chairs. TV with DVD player, radio/cassette/CD player. Card games, books etc. |
| Other: | The large entrance hall and landing above give a spacious feel to the house and there is seating accommodation on the landing with views over the garden and the village. |
| Cleaning/towels/ linen/maid service: |
The property is thoroughly cleaned between each group of visitors and all linen is changed at that time. Where guests are staying for two weeks fresh linen is supplied at the end of the first week. All linen except beach towels is included in the rental. |
Notes on accommodation
The property has open log burning fires in the two main reception rooms and also has oil-fired central heating. Some firewood is provided for occasional summer use when the heating is switched off. Central heating is included in the rental charge. A cot and highchair are provided for small children. The garden is completely secure so that small children can be safely allowed to play. There is adequate car parking in a communal parking area adjacent to, but outside the property.
- hob/stove,
- oven,
- fridge/freezer,
- microwave,
- dishwasher,
- washing machine,
- iron/ironing board,
- tv,
- central heating,
- cot,
- high chair,
- barbecue
Accessibility
The main area of the ground floor is completely unobstructed and the toilet facilities adjacent to the sitting room are accessed up two steps. Therefore the property is not suitable for visitors who are severely disabled but is suitable for people with partial mobility.
Outside
The garden is enclosed by the house on one side, an adjoining barn on another and the other two sides offer either extensive views over the surrounding countryside or views of the village. There is ample privacy to enjoy outdoor dining in the summer months and the outside dining area has good serving access from one of the kitchen windows. There is a small lawn with an adjoining traditionally granite paved terrace and also a gravelled dining terrace. Shade can be found at any time of the day to provide relief from the midsummer heat. There is adequate outdoor dining furniture for 10 people.
Coast/Beach
The nearest coastal beaches are on the west coast at Royan or La Rochelle. These are approximately four hours drive away. There are local inland lake resorts with artificial beaches and sports facilities including tennis, handball, water sports, walking, off-road cycling, restaurants and barbecue facilities. The nearest of these is a very short drive away from the house.
Golf
There are very good golf courses at Limoges and St. Junien, either of which are within a 45 minute drive.
Skiing
The nearest skiing is in the Massif Central which is four hours drive to the south. However, SNCF, the French railway, run Sunday excursions to the nearest ski resorts.
Travel
Limoges airport is a 45 minute drive away. Flights arrive there from Stanstead, East Midlands, Liverpool and Southampton. Car hire is available at the airport. It is advisable to have the use of a car in order to get the best from a stay in the house. The northern Channel ports (Calais, Dunkirk, Boulogne) are approximately 400 to 450 miles distant. The western ports (St. malo, Dieppe, Le Havre) are approximately 300 to 350 miles distant.
Distances
Chateauponsac is 3 kilometres away and has all essential facilities. Limoges (the main city of the region) is 40 kilometres distant and has everything one would expect of a major commercial centre. It is the home of the Limoges porcelaine industry and has various outlets and a museum dedicated to the industry. There are cinemas and a theatre and innumerable restaurants. For spectacular countryside, visit the nearby Monts d'Ambazac where one can enjoy wonderful walking/cycling facilities.
Further details
As previously stated, all day to day shopping can be obtained in Chateauponsac, there is also an outdoor swimming pool. Large supermarkets abound in Limoges and the enormous DIY outlets could be of interest also. During the Second World War the region was home to an extensive resistance movement and there is a museum dedicated to this in Limoges. Nearby also is the town of Oradour sur Glane which was destroyed by the German army in 1944, possibly as a reprisal for Resistance activity. The ruined town has been preserved as a memorial and there is now a visitor centre devoted to the happenings of that era.
Booking notes
Bookings should preferably be made by e-mail. A deposit of 25% is to be paid at the time of booking together with a damage bond of £150 which will be returned after the end of the stay less any damages. The balance becomes due six weeks before the beginning of the stay unless the booking is made less than six weeks prior to the stay in which case the whole amount is payable at the time of booking. A full list of booking conditions will be sent with the booking form.
Guest comments
The gite was newly opened in the autumn of 2005 and our guests at that time commented that it was "totally beyond their expectations".
For booking and further information
Mike and Gill Atkinson
Tel: (UK) + 44 (0)1733 267561
Email: Click here
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