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Weir Cottage: Private Lakeside Gite In Idyllic Location. A Great Place To Relax!

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Welcome to Weir Cottage
Exterior
Kitchen
Lounge area
Reviews
9.2 out of 10 Wonderful
1 bedroomSleeps 2

Popular amenities

  • PoolPoolPool
  • Pet-friendlyPet-friendlyPet-friendly
  • Free WiFiFree WiFiFree WiFi
  • KitchenKitchenKitchen
  • Barbecue grillBarbecue grillBarbecue grill
  • DryerDryerDryer

Check out the area

Map
Balledent, Nouvelle-Aquitaine
  • Popular LocationLake Saint-Pardoux14 min drive
  • Popular LocationCenter of the Memory of Oradour sur Glane37 min drive
  • AirportLimoges (LIG-Limoges Intl.)38 min drive
  • Popular LocationGare de Limoges38 min drive

Rooms & beds

1 bedroom (sleeps 2)

Bedroom 1

1 Double Bed

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Kitchen
Garden
Dining Area

About this property

Weir Cottage: Private Lakeside Gite In Idyllic Location. A Great Place To Relax!

At Gites de Laprade we are focused on providing you with your ideal holiday in this outstanding area of France, whether it is total relaxation you are looking for or a more energetic time, then we can certainly help you get what you want. The Limousin is famous for it's forests and lakes and we have both here at Gites de Laprade, our location in the Haute Vienne region, is quite unique, the river Couze which surrounds our property, runs quietly by the gite and feeds our 2 acre lake (unfortunately this means the location is unsuitable for children), this is well stocked with carp up to 35lb+ and colourful Koi carp, maybe you could try your hand at a bit of fishing, we are also happy to welcome your dog. This beautiful area abounds with wildlife, deer, wild boar and buzzards are easily spotted and the mix of forests and lakes make for perfect walking, cycling and bird-watching. If you are a budding artist then this is also the perfect area, it was certainly good enough for Fred Yates, he lived in our local village of Rancon until his death in 2009.
Lounge/Diner/Kitchen ~ this lovely open space has a large sofa and chair, TV/DVD with English channels, dining table and chairs; kitchen area is fully equipped and there are stunning views of the lake and the river from the four windows in this area. The bedroom, with lake view has a double bed and storage. The bathroom has a shower, toilet and vanity unit. Outside there is parking space for your car and the essential BBQ, table and chairs. You will also have use of our above ground pool and also the rowing boat and kayak.

Property manager

Taunya Smith
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Languages

English, French
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Amenities

Pool
Kitchen
Dryer
Pet-friendly
Free WiFi
Lake view

House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM
Check out before 10:30 AM

Children

Adults only

Events

No events allowed

Pets

Pets allowed
We are happy to welcome your well behaved dog.

Smoking

Smoking allowed: in designated areas
We allow smoking but, not in the gite.
The rental cost includes linen and towels but, if you plan to use the pool/hot tub can you please bring your own towels for use in these areas. BBQ ch

Damage and incidentals

You will be responsible for any damage to the rental property caused by you or your party during your stay.

Important information

You need to know

This property is managed by a private host (a party not acting within their trade, business or profession). EU consumer law, including the right of withdrawal, will not apply to your booking. The cancellation policy set by the private host will cover your booking.
Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit

We should mention

Cash transactions at this property cannot exceed EUR 1000, due to national regulations; for further details, please contact the property using the information in the booking confirmation
A car is required for transport to and from this property

About the area

Balledent

Located in Balledent, this cabin is in a rural area and on a lake. Collegiate Church Saint-Pierre du Dorat and Bagnol Dolmen are local landmarks, and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Lake Saint-Pardoux and Plage de Fréaudour. Looking to enjoy an event or a game while in town? See what's happening at Parc des Expositions de Limoges or L'Aquapolis. Waterskiing and fishing offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with hiking/biking trails and horse riding nearby.
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Balledent, Nouvelle-Aquitaine

What's nearby

  • Lake Saint-Pardoux - 14 min drive
  • Center of the Memory of Oradour sur Glane - 37 min drive
  • Gare de Limoges - 38 min drive
  • Limoges Cathedral - 39 min drive
  • University of Limoges - 41 min drive

Getting around

  • Bellac Station - 22 min drive
  • Limoges (LIG-Limoges Intl.) - 38 min drive

Restaurants

  • Bar Restaurant 145 - 11 min drive
  • Bar la Forge - 13 min drive
  • Auberge le Blanzac CHEZ CATHY - 12 min drive
  • Pizzeria la Piccola - 10 min drive
  • Chez Isa - 2 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Does Weir Cottage: Private Lakeside Gite In Idyllic Location. A Great Place To Relax! have a pool?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool.

Is Weir Cottage: Private Lakeside Gite In Idyllic Location. A Great Place To Relax! pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Weir Cottage: Private Lakeside Gite In Idyllic Location. A Great Place To Relax!?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Weir Cottage: Private Lakeside Gite In Idyllic Location. A Great Place To Relax!?

Checkout is at 10:30 AM.

Where is Weir Cottage: Private Lakeside Gite In Idyllic Location. A Great Place To Relax! located?

Situated on a lake, this cabin is within 9 miles (15 km) of Rene Bauberot Museum - Chateauponsac, Lake Saint-Pardoux and Plage de Fréaudour. Collegiate Church Saint-Pierre du Dorat and Plage de Santrop are also within 12 miles (20 km).

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

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9.0/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Check-in

9.0/10

Communication

9.4/10

Location

9.2/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

8/10 Good

Marie B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, location, listing accuracy
A place to relax
Our stay here was just perfect. The location was just so quiet and peaceful. The host were very friendly and accommodating and we will definitely be returning.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Joanne S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Amazing escape
Little cabin on a gorgeous lake, next to a waterfall. If you want to escape the hissle and bustle of life this is ideal.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2023

6/10 Okay

liz N.

Holiday at Balldent
This is a very relaxing place to stay if you want complete quiet, lovely lake to fish on or just to relax around, I do feel however that the Gite or cabin could do with some comfyness the sofa is very low and well used as is the bed and unfortunately having arthritus we had a very hard job to get up from the sofa as it's bounce has really depleted, also the bed, the hosts were lovely and welcoming even though we had the wrong instructions of how to get to them, but was quickly corrected by Tanya by meeting us and taking us there, this review is not personal in anyway but feel that if these things are not mentioned then how would anyone know, some people don't mind being uncomfortable, but as we have got older we do enjoy having somewhere comfy to retreat to especially in such a remote location, but on saying this we did enjoy our week here
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2018

8/10 Good

Paul B.

Long weekend
Lovely, peaceful location, friendly welcome. Beautiful countryside in the surrounding area!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2018
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Peter H.

Ideal setting ,river on both sides & a weir.Nice shaded cabin & good sized front space
Due to unusual rainfall rivers were flowing rapidly & it was flowing dramatically over the weir.The cabin was equipt with all that we needed & more.Beautiful lake to walk the dog around in the morning. Lovely place to chill out,& I caught my first 20 lb carp.Taunya & Brian were very welcoming, & we received a welcoming goody bag of essentials. We had a great time, so did the dog,& we hope to return later in the year

About the host

Hosted by Taunya Smith

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We are, Brian and Taunya Smith, a couple from the North of England, now living permanently in France. We had a small hill farm in the Penines in West Yorkshire and, as Brian wanted to take early retirement, we decided to move!!!!
We would appreciate the opportunity to welcome you to share our 'Little piece of Paradise'.

Why they chose this property

When we decided on France, Brian's only demand was that he had a lake to fish in. This house more than fulfils his wishes as, our house is actually built on the lake and, we are surrounded by a river.
It obviously fulfils our guests wishes as well as we have lovely people we now call friends, who visit us time after time.

What makes this property unique

We didn't originally plan to have gites but, this property came with two buildings, perfect for our friends and family to stay in. So, we did the renovations and now we love welcoming our family and friends old and yet to meet, to our beautiful, tranquil home!!

Languages:

English, French

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