Overview
Property
House in Turenne, Correze, Limousin, France - Situated Amongst Beautiful Regions Of Correze And Lot. Airport At Brive-La-Gaillarde Only 11k Away.
This gite is one of the slate-roofed, mellow stone houses which lies under the protective towers of a once-mighty fortress. Turenne, with its impressive history of its viscounts and with its spectacular views across the Correze, Lot and Dordogne, is a truly peaceful and unspoilt location for a holiday to explore this beautiful area. Turenne is considered as one of the most beautiful villages in France and it has various sites and attractions nearby. Facilities at Turenne: Castle and garden, Church, Mini-supermarket, Tourist Information Office. Pharmacy. Restaurants. Bar. Creperie. Exhibition on the history of Turenne. Souvenir shops. Local craft shop. Nocturnal tours. This is the region of walnuts, chestnuts,truffles, mushrooms, foie-gras and excellent wine. A holiday here brings you delights to the eyes, the mind and the mouth.
Top Traveller Review
Quaint little house in the heart of the village
About the Owner
About Melody Lovell
We are an English couple who have been living on the border of the Correze and Lot for 7 years with our two young children. We are 15 minutes from Turenne and we truly love the area for it's beautiful diversity. There are the green rolling hills of the Correze, the limestone country of the Lot with its marvellous caves and canyons where villages cling to the cliff face and then there is the lush river valley of the Dordogne. It is a haven for walkers, cyclists, canoeists, horse riders and water-lovers and we are so excited for our children to grow up amongst it all. We also love the area's peace and tranquility and the weather. We have a short but cold winter, a short spring, a stunning autumn and a long summer.
Melody Lovell purchased this house in 2009
Why Melody Lovell chose Brive la Gaillarde area
We noticed this house for sale when showing visiting friends the beautiful village of Turenne. We thought it had great potential to be used as a gite due to its fantastic location and for being a house full of character. It was quite a challenge to take on an abandoned, neglected house and to restore it, but we are very pleased to have been able to help preserve part of this historic village. We have tried to keep its charm whilst adding all the comforts needed for the perfect holiday home. The viscounty of Turenne dates back to 9th century but in 15th century it ruled over 1500 villages as one of the most powerful estates in France (they even minted their own coins). We were fully booked in our first year and we had wonderful reviews from the english, french, belgium and german guests.
Guestbook comments from the owner
"We had the most amazing holiday ever here. This is such an incredible area....The gite is a beautiful place to stay, the whole week has been like a dream. Thank you so much" Justin, Oona and Leon, Birmingham, UK.
"How lucky for us to have found this beautiful gite. We can only recommend it highly. Its perfect in every way" Helen and Jim Wood, Durham, England.
"The gite and Turenne is just lovely. We have relaxed and whiled away many an hour on the terrace with a book and some wine. We have loved being here, so much in fact that we extended our stay." Sarah Scraggs, London
Guestbook comments from the owner
"We had the most amazing holiday ever here. This is such an incredible area....The gite is a beautiful place to stay, the whole week has been like a dream. Thank you so much" Justin, Oona and Leon, Birmingham, UK.
"How lucky for us to have found this beautiful gite. We can only recommend it highly. Its perfect in every way" Helen and Jim Wood, Durham, England.
"The gite and Turenne is just lovely. We have relaxed and whiled away many an hour on the terrace with a book and some wine. We have loved being here, so much in fact that we extended our stay." Sarah Scraggs, London
2 Reviews
5/5 -
(2 traveller reviews)
Quaint little house in the heart of the village
Excellent stay, house had everything needed. Up quite a steep hill - but whole village on a hill. Like to eat out locally and did do a bit of research before going. Says there are five eating places in village, unfortunately not the case especially in late May. Pizzeria was open the most very friendly with good food. Two of the establishments shut by 7, the hotel didn't seem to be open at all and the final place in the square seemed to suit self! The house has everything to cook yourself but if weather not so good and have to seat in best to bring a few DVD's if not big readers!
Super séjour chez Melody
Petite maison très agréable et bien aménagée pour 2 ou 3 personnes, nichée en plein cœur du village, avec une terrasse parfaite pour prendre le petit déjeuner ou siroter un verre à la fraîche. Turenne et sa région valent le détour : sites historiques, randonnées... Melody est une hôtesse bien sympathique et de bons conseils. A recommander...
Location
From the Owner
“We noticed this house for sale when showing visiting friends the beautiful village of Turenne. We thought it had great potential to be used as a gite due to its fantastic location and for being a house full of character. It was quite a challenge to take on an abandoned, neglected house and to restore it, but we are very pleased to have been able to help preserve part of this historic village. We have tried to keep its charm whilst adding all the comforts needed for the perfect holiday home. The viscounty of Turenne dates back to 9th century but in 15th century it ruled over 1500 villages as one of the most powerful estates in France (they even minted their own coins). We were fully booked in our first year and we had wonderful reviews from the english, french, belgium and german guests.”
Activity and Interests
Coast/Beach:
Within 20k drive there are several beautiful spots on the river Dordogne to bathe or go canoeing. There are sandy beaches and leisure facilities at Lac du Miel at Beynat (32k) and Lac du Causse (20k)
Travel:
Brive Vallée de la Dordogne airport at Cressensac (11km away);flights direct from Stansted (ryanair),London City (CityJet),Manchester(Jet2).Transfers from airport to gite possible by gite owners.Limoges Airport(120km);flights direct from Southampton,Bristol,Edinburgh,Glasgow,East Midlands,Liverpool,Stansted,Manchester,Newcastle,Leeds Bradford.
Bergerac Airport(134km)
Car hire recommended to see the most of what the region has to offer.
By car:Access by A20 motorway, exit Noailles(10 mins
Distances:
Stunning village of Collonges-la Rouge (10km)Built entirely of red sandstone.
Rocamadour (40km) A sacred town built high up in the cliffs.
Beaulieu-sur-Dordogne (31km)Beautiful riverside town.
Gouffre de Padirac (33km)The most famous chasm of Europe.
Grottes de Lacave (32km)Impressive caves
Grotte de Lascaux (43km)Prehistoric site of the famous Lascaux cave paintings
Prehistoric park at Lacave (32km)The largest in Europe.
City of Brive-la-Gaillarde (16km)Shops and various attractions.
Prices and Availability
Rental rates
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Early Summer
3 Jun 2017 -
30 Jun 2017
7 night minimum stay
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£350
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£350
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Mid Summer
1 Jul 2017 -
21 Jul 2017
7 night minimum stay
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£370
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£370
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High Summer
22 Jul 2017 -
1 Sep 2017
7 night minimum stay
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£400
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£400
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Autumn
2 Sep 2017 -
29 Sep 2017
7 night minimum stay
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£350
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£350
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My Standard Rate
7 night minimum stay
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£250
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£250
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Additional pricing information
| Fees | No additional mandatory fees |
| Refundable Damage Deposit | £150 |
| Stay tax | £0.50 per night, per person. This amount will be due to the owner upon arrival. Does not apply to children under 18 years. |
Owner's Cancellation Policy
- 50% refund for cancellations more than 30 days before check-in date.
- 100% refund for cancellations more than 60 days before check-in date.
- 12
- Available
- 12
- Unavailable
Facilities
Property Type
- house
General
- Hair Dryer
- Heating
- Internet ...
- Iron & Board
- Linens Provided
- Living Room
- Towels Provided
- Washing Machine
- Wood Stove
Kitchen
- Dishes & Utensils
- Dishwasher
- Kitchen
- Microwave
- Oven
- Refrigerator
- Hob
- Toaster
Dining
- Dining Area
Entertainment
- Books
- DVD Player
- Television
Suitability
- wheelchair inaccessible
Location Type
- rural
- village
Bathrooms
- Bathroom 1 - Toilet, Bath with Shower
- Bathroom is situated next to the bedroom with a bath and shower.
Bedrooms
- 1 Bedroom, Sleeps 3
- Bedroom 1 - 1 Cot
- Description of sleeping capacity: Sleeps 3 (1 Bedroom) Notes on bedrooms: One bedroom with double bed and single bed and space for a travel cot if required. Electric fan.
Outside
- Terrace
Meals
- Self-catering
House Rules
- Max. occupancy: 3
- children welcome
- pets not allowed
- non smoking only
Notes:
- Notes on accommodation: Unfortunatly we do not accept pets and smoking is not permitted in the house. Outside: Quaint balcony/terrace with table and chairs where you can watch the life of Turenne pass you by below. Cleaning / Towels / Linen / Maid service: Towels and linen are included in the price. If the property is let for more than a week the towels and linen can be changed weekly. The property will be clean when tenants arrive and tenants are asked to leave the property in a clean and tidy state.