Beautifully converted barn set in an acre with lovely views
Rural Barn
Location: LimousinSleeps: 9
Bedrooms: 4
Bathrooms: 3
Facilities
BBQ, Garden, Outdoor pool, Outdoor furniture
Description
This detached stone barn conversion has been newly renovated to a luxurious standard and is situated at the edge of a village opposite an ancient church offering breathtaking views over the open countryside and surrounding forests. Bourganeuf is the nearest large town where all the supermarkets, banks, shops and restaurants are found while Benevent l'Abbaye also has a small supermarket. There are too a small corner shop in Aulon and a daily mobile bread van which serves the village.
Although the barn is very perfect for rural or countryside retreats, it too offers numerous activities for the guests. The area within the barn provides horse riding in the village opposite the property, a Wolf Park at Gueret where guests can see the wolves living in their natural habitat with their young cubs in the forest from observation platforms above ground, the Labyrinthe Geant, which is a maze having one way in and two way and is over four kilometers, the Zoo and Aquarium Theme park with water slides in Limoges, the Arbre de Arbre at Lac Vassivere which is a tree top adventure course with seven different runs for different age and height groups, the Mont d' Geuret with sixty kilometers of mountain bike tracks and walks to suit everyone and the open air museum town at Oradour sur Glane which has been left untouched since 1944 as a monument to the people of the town who died there as well as the Resistance Museums at Gueret and Peyrat le Chateau for guests looking for a bit of history. While in Bosmoreau le Mines is the velo-rail which has ten kilometer of dissused railway track through the countrysid and also a mining museum. There is also the Sceneovision in Bennevant telling the life story of a girl living in the Creuse between 1879-1914 with six separate displays and themes.
Apart from those attractions the area is also very popular for beach holidays for it has numerous lakes and rivers in the area. The nearest one for bathing is at St.Dizier which has a small beach where there is a tennis courts. Some of the larger lakes which also have beaches can be found within a thirty to forty minutes drive. While the lakes at Gueret, Lizier and Lac Vassivere have facilities such as cafes, restaurants, water slides, pedalos, inflatables guests can also hire windsurfing and sailing equipment.
Golf is also another famous activity within the area. Golf courses found within the area are Golf de Borganeuf with nine holes and is said to be the most difficult compact course in France, Golf de la Porcelaine with eighteen Holes and is an undulating course with picturesque views, wooded with water hazards and well looked after, Golf Club de la Janchere, 18 and 9 holes which is a well drained course 400 meters above sea level and surrounded by century old trees and features with some beautiful water hazards and is also driving range, Golf de Limoges Saint Lazare with 18 holes which is a parkland course with some long holes and tough rough designed by Hurbert Chesnew which is also the creator of France's Golf National, Golf de St.Junien with 18 holes meandering through rolling hills with water hazards, good greens and tough slopes, Golf de Mortemart and last is the Golf de Chammet having nine holes and is a natural undulating course.
The ground floor of the barn has a fantastic open plan layout retaining its original features and has the original animal stalls forming part of the kitchen area. There are four double bedrooms two with en-suite, a private above ground pool, a large patio area set in an acre of grounds complete with table, parasol and chairs seating for ten, sun loungers, a barbecue and a grassed area for ball games.
Availability
Seasonal rates
| Start date | End date | Weekly rate | Week night rate | Week end night | Minimum stay |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 07 Jan 2012 | 30 Mar 2012 | £560 | n/a | n/a | 7 nights |
| 31 Mar 2012 | 13 Apr 2012 | £680 | n/a | n/a | 7 nights |
| 14 Apr 2012 | 01 Jun 2012 | £580 | n/a | n/a | 7 nights |
| 09 Jun 2012 | 29 Jun 2012 | £680 | n/a | n/a | 7 nights |
| 30 Jun 2012 | 10 Aug 2012 | £980 | n/a | n/a | 7 nights |
| 18 Aug 2012 | 30 Aug 2012 | £980 | n/a | n/a | 7 nights |
| 01 Sep 2012 | 28 Sep 2012 | £680 | n/a | n/a | 7 nights |
| 29 Sep 2012 | 21 Dec 2012 | £580 | n/a | n/a | 7 nights |
| 22 Dec 2012 | 04 Jan 2013 | £980 | n/a | n/a | 7 nights |
* prices may be subject to change at the advertisers discretion
* rates are per property
NOTE: The tariff quoted is per week and is payable in UK Pounds.
The changeover day is Saturday from May to September, however there is flexibility outside these months.
Arrivals after 4pm and departures before 10am.
General information
| Property type | Barn |
|---|---|
| Numer of units | single |
| Holiday theme | Activity, Away from it all, Beach Holiday, Budget, City break, Golf Holiday, Luxury, Romantic, Sailing Holiday, Surfing Holiday, Sight-seeing, Summer Holiday, Weekend Away |
| Suitable for | Children, Elderly, Families, Couples, Groups |
Room information
| Bedrooms |
4 bedroom(s), sleeps 9 max.
cot |
|---|---|
| Bathrooms |
3 bathroom(s)
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| Kitchen |
Electric 4 hob oven, washer, tumble dryer, coffee maker. Fully equipped to cater for nine. 4 ring stove, Dish washer, Freezer, Fridge, Hob, Microwave, Oven, Washing machine, Utensils |
| Meals |
Not included Self catering |
| Dining room |
Seats 10 |
| Living room |
Seats 8 The lounge is comfortably furnished and has a large log burner. There are 3 large leather sofas, coffee tables, a large flat screen TV with UK freeview and DVD player. DVD, TV |
On-site facilities
| Onsite facilities |
The mezzanine has a large open area with two sofas, a chest containing games, drawer space and books. BBQ, Garden, Outdoor pool, Outdoor furniture 2 car parking spaces |
|---|---|
| Other facilities |
Satellite/cable, Linen and towels provided |
| Other notes |
Local area information
| Location type |
Rural |
|---|---|
| Car required? |
necessary |
| Local leisure activities |
Cycling, Watersports, Surfing, Windsurfing, Fishing, Swimming pool, Golf, Tennis, Horse riding, Sailing, Walking, Beach |
| Nearest points of interest |
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Directions
Approx 400 miles drive from channel ports.The nearest airport is Limoges, which is approximately 1 hour's drive away (Approx 48 miles).
Reviews
Superb House
The house is superb and the view over the fields to the rear is wonderful, to go to sleep with a sky full of bright stars was blissful. There was more than enough room for the 8 of us that stayed there and there is plenty to do in the surrounding area. It was probably the most relaxing and fun holiday I have had in recent years. Once again many thanks.
We had a great time
We all had a great time. . We loved the house and the pool, very refreshing. Hot and sunny. We didn't want to come home.
Wonderful
The house was wonderful and you had thought of everything!
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