House in Bugeat, Nouvelle-Aquitaine

Traditional stone cottage in the heart of rural Limousin

Traditional stone cottage in the heart of rural Limousin

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Les Geais - The main 2 bedroom cottage
Shady patio area
Main bedroom in the main cottage.
Wash-stand and beams in main cottage master bedroom.
Stone basin and luxury fittings.

Overview of Traditional stone cottage in the heart of rural Limousin

9.0 out of 10 Wonderful
2 bedroomsSleeps 480 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Pet-friendlyPet-friendlyPet-friendly
  • KitchenKitchenKitchen
  • Barbecue grillBarbecue grillBarbecue grill
  • WasherWasherWasher
  • Outdoor spaceOutdoor spaceOutdoor space

Check out the area

Bugeat, Nouvelle-Aquitaine
  • Popular LocationPlateau de Millevaches1 min walk
  • Popular LocationMillevaches Regional Natural Park in Limousin1 min walk
  • Popular LocationLac de Vassiviere38 min drive
  • AirportLimoges (LIG-Limoges Intl.)79 min drive

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 4)

Bedroom 1

1 Double Bed

Bedroom 2

2 Single Beds

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Garden
Dining Area

About this property

Traditional stone cottage in the heart of rural Limousin

Explore the unspoilt delights of rural France from “Les Geais”. This completely renovated traditional stone cottage is situated in the centre of the Millevaches National Park area of the Limousin, also known as the French “Lake District” due to its numerous lakes, rivers and waterways. This beautiful region offers endless opportunities to enjoy outdoor activities such as walking, cycling & mountain biking while swimming, kayaking and other water sports are possible on the many nearby lakes and rivers. The cottage has a large open-plan living space with well equipped kitchen dining area and comfortable lounge, featuring a traditional fireplace with cosy wood burning stove. The 2 spacious bedrooms, 1 double and 1 twin, both have views across the valley and the modern shower room is on the ground floor. The small, fully enclosed garden area is south facing and the patio benefits from the partial shade of an Ash tree.

“Les Geais” enjoys a quiet hamlet location without being remote as all essential local services are available in the village of Bugeat which is just a short drive or 15 minutes walk away.

How to get there -
Low cost airlines fly to Limoges Bellegarde airport from Birmingham, Gatwick, Southampton, Newcastle, Manchester and Edinburgh, Stansted, Bristol, East Midlands, Liverpool & Leeds. Car hire is available directly outside the terminal and the airport is about 90mins drive away.
Alternatively, if you drive from the UK, the 465 mostly motorway miles from Calais can be driven in just over 8 hours (excluding stops) or you can reduce the car journey by choosing a longer sea crossing, to LeHavre for example.
We do recommend having a car to fully explore the area.

Brive airport also has a service from London City and Manchester airports.
High speed Rail travel is possible taking the Eurostar to Lille and changing for Limoges.

Sightseeing and places to visit: Five of the 'most beautiful villages of France' can be found in the department of the Correze, Collognes-la-Rouge, Curemonte, Saint-Robert, Segur-le-Chateau and Turenne, all of which are well worth a visit. The administrative capital of the region - the historic city of Limoges with its tradition of producing fine enamel and porcelain, has museums, cathedral, botanical gardens and plenty of restaurants and shopping. The town of Aubusson famous for its tapestries. Gallo-Roman ruins at Les Cars. The Contempoary Art Centre with its sculpture trail on the Isle de Vassiviere and close the tree top activity centre of Arbre en Arbre. The chateau and home to the National stud at Arnac-Pompadour. The peat bog wetland habitat of Les Tourbieres. The natural landscape at Bort les Orgues. The waterfalls at Gimmel les Cascades. Oradour-sur-glane, is a town left untouched as a poignant tribute to all the inhabitants who lost their lives there, shortly before the end WWII.

Property manager

Sue O'Hara
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Amenities

Kitchen
Washer
Pet-friendly
Outdoor space
Barbecue grill

House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 18
Check out before 10:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Events

No events allowed

Pets

Pets allowed: dogs less than 55 lb per pet (limit 2 pets total)
Please enquire before booking

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

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
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector and a smoke detector

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 recommended for transport to and from this property

About the area

Bugeat

Located in Bugeat, this cottage is in a rural area. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Millevaches Regional Natural Park in Limousin and Chamberet Arboretum, while Museum of Popular Art and Traditions and Espace Rebeyrolle are cultural highlights. Waterskiing and sailing offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with cycling and hiking nearby.

What's nearby

  • Plateau de Millevaches - 1 min walk
  • Millevaches Regional Natural Park in Limousin - 1 min walk
  • Golf du Chammet - 32 min drive
  • Musee du President Jacques Chirac - 37 min drive
  • Lac de Vassiviere - 38 min drive

Getting around

  • Bugeat Station - 4 min drive

Restaurants

  • Auberge des Bruyères - 13 min drive
  • Restaurant des Touristes - 3 min drive
  • Le Millevaches - 4 min drive
  • Café de la Place - 19 min walk
  • Auberge du Mont Chauvet - 14 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Traditional stone cottage in the heart of rural Limousin pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 2 total) with a maximum weight of up to 55 lb per pet.

What time is check-in at Traditional stone cottage in the heart of rural Limousin?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Traditional stone cottage in the heart of rural Limousin?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Traditional stone cottage in the heart of rural Limousin located?

This family-friendly Bugeat cottage is located in a rural location, within a 5-minute walk of Plateau de Millevaches and Millevaches Regional Natural Park in Limousin. St. George Fountain is 8.3 mi (13.3 km) away. Bugeat Station is 23 minutes by foot.

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

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8.4/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Check-in

9.4/10

Communication

9.2/10

Location

9.4/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Teresa D., Wales

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Warm cosy cottage
Lovely warm comfortable cottage just outside Bugeat. Location can be a bit difficult to find but good directions given by owner. Wifi ok but poor mobile signal at cottage. Mo and Richard ( Housekeepers ) are excellent hosts, they live directly opposite and are there if needed but not intrusive. Richard lite the log burner for us each evening- very welcoming on our return after a days renovating our own property in Bugeat. A lovely cottage with all amenities. Recommend...
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2019

8/10 Good

mark r.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great cottage for a stay in this quiet part of France
The cottage Les Geais is a 15 min walk from Bugeat, a village, in rural Limousin. Bugeat itself is handily on the Limoges-Ussel train line. Meymac, Eymoutiers and Limoges are interesting places to visit, easily accessible by rail, but note the trains run an infrequent daily service so you will need to check the timetable. Bugeat is a quiet village with charming church square, bar, pizzeria, boulangerie and patisserie. Basically this is a great place to get away from it all, relax and enjoy the 'real France'. If you want a lively holiday, this isn't it! We had a great stay for a week, exploring on foot the local lakes, forests and trails. A car was useful to connect to the airport at Limoges, but also to travel to sights farther afield. The cottage itself is cosy and perfect for two with large lounge/kitchen, spacious bedrooms and a shower-room. The patio and small garden are a perfect place to unwind and watch the sunset. The cottage was welcoming and generally well-stocked. Would love to return here one day. Recommended!
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

6/10 Okay

Sally F.

Relaxing and peaceful
A relaxing week spent in the cottage, located in a peaceful hamlet but not too far away from local village. The cottage is comfortable and the woodburner provides a cosy atmosphere.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2017
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Becky B.

A lovely place to stay
We thoroughly enjoyed our 10 night stay. The house is well stocked and really cosy. There is plenty to do in the surrounding area and the scenery is beautiful. It is a great place and somewhere to go to escape the hectic nature of everyday life.
Stayed 10 nights in Aug 2017
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

8/10 Good

Peter G.

A colourful cottage in rural France
A lovely little very well equipped cottage. We stayed 3 weeks, the first one with no vehicle but found the 15 min walk to the village no problem. A rented vehicle to really see the surrounding sights is necessary. As Queenslanders, we found the trading hours of the village a little challenging, they seemed to open and shut when it pleased them and always (as is the general case in France) remained closed for 2 or more hours in the middle of the day. The neighbours are very close but also very colourful which adds to the experience and the cats are a delight. Technology is a little challenging, mobile phone coverage is achievable from the upstairs bedroom window but the very friendly house keeper, who lives about 50 m away, allowed access to her WiFi which helped a lot. Be wary of the power fluctuations, they blew away one of our lap top power supplies. All in all. a great cottage and well worth while the experience. The local village was also a lot of fun even for us who only spoke a real schoolboy sort of French. Yes, we recommend the cottage because it really is comfortable and away from the commercial world

About the host

Hosted by Sue O'Hara

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Why they chose this property

We still consider ourselves incredibly lucky to have found this property. We were looking for somewhere with access to plenty of open water to indulge our passion for various watersports but didn't realise (at the time) what a wonderful natural playground this region is.

What makes this property unique

This is our refuge from the frantic pace of daily working life in the South of England. We find we can really slow down and 'recharge our batteries' when we stay here.
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