La Chouette sits in a peaceful location in unspoilt countryside.
Rural House
Location: LimousinSleeps: 7
Bedrooms: 4
Bathrooms: 2
Facilities
Balcony, Car parking, Garage, Garden, Terrace read more
Description
This area is an absolute walkers paradise full of red squirrels, deer, owls, red kites even occasional wild boar. The views around are spectacular towards the west for beautifull sunsets and east towards the Auverne and the foothills of the Massif Central.
La Chouette has been a three year project to fully restore it to a beautiful house, in sympathy with its age, and character. The thick stone walls keep the house cool in summer and warm in winter, and for those who want complete peace and rest it is perfect. It is also ideally situated for activities like golf - 3 nearby courses, canoeing down the Dordogne, riding, walking, touring the wonderful country, medieval towns and chateaux nearby. In July/August the opera season at Castelnau near St Cere, about 35 mins away, is an absolute must for music lovers.
There are several electric heaters and all beds have electric blankets. Please be aware that being on three floors there are several staircases and external steps, small children may well need that bit of extra supervision. We do not have a pool but there are excellent public pools in both Beaulieu and Meyssac and the Relais de Quercy in Meyssac has a good outdoor restaurant and lovely pool. The Dordogne is a hop, skip and a jump away with many places to cool off and some really nice river beaches for swimming. Keeping cool should not be a problem.
Beaulieu has many shops, banks, restaurants and hotels and markets twice a week. The Ecomarche at Altillac, just the other side of the road bridge over the Dordogne in Beaulieu is excellent for all normal food and wine shopping needs. Lunch beside the river at the Hotel des Charmilles in Beaulieu is always special. If you prefer to people watch then the square has several brasseries and hotels where you can lunch outside. At Meyssac the Relais du Quercy is well worth a lunch and even a swim. Don't miss a visit to Bretenoux - the old square has markets weekly and Les Saveurs restaurant does an excellent 'plat du jour'. The medieval architecture here is well worth the visit. Driving up the Dordogne to Argentat is a lovely run and lunch at Le Fouillade hotel under the enormous plain tree is very special. A walk down the old quay afterwards and a coffee by the riverside works well. We will provide further information leaflets etc at the house for your interest.
Relatively short drives take you to some spectacular places such as Rocamadour, Autoire, St Cere, Figeac, Gramat and Pompadour, the home of the the French National stud and where displays of horsemanship take place in the beautifull bowl shaped arena in front of the Chateau.
For those of a sporting nature, the river Dordogne offers many oportunities to canoe and fish, with canoes for hire in several nearby locations. Remember the sun cream and hat !
see Owners Website for wonderful photo links of places to visit
www.lamaisonchouette.co.uk/activities
Availability
Seasonal rates
| Start date | End date | Weekly rate | Week night rate | Week end night | Minimum stay |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01 Mar 2012 | 16 Jun 2012 | £600 | n/a | n/a | 7 nights |
| 17 Jun 2012 | 07 Jul 2012 | £765 | n/a | n/a | 7 nights |
| 08 Jul 2012 | 25 Aug 2012 | £950 | n/a | n/a | 7 nights |
| 25 Aug 2012 | 22 Sep 2012 | £765 | n/a | n/a | 7 nights |
* prices may be subject to change at the advertisers discretion
* rates are per property
NOTE: Notes on prices
Prices are for the property per week in pounds sterling,based on 4/5 persons staying.
You will find our rates for 2/5 or 6/7 persons on our Owners Website.
Changeover day
Normally Saturdays but we may be able to be flexible by arrangement. Arrival after 16.00 hrs and departure please, by 11.00 hrs.
Prices are based on 4/5 people staying. Please contact the owner for special rates for 2/3 or 6/7 people staying.
Please also contact the owner if you would like dates either side of the summer period.
General information
| Property type | House |
|---|---|
| Numer of units | single |
| Holiday theme | Away from it all, Golf Holiday, Sight-seeing |
| Suitable for | Children, Elderly, Pets, Families, Couples |
Room information
| Bedrooms |
4 bedroom(s), sleeps 7 max. Bedroom 1 king size double, tiled underfloor heating, direct access to courtyard. |
|---|---|
| Bathrooms |
2 bathroom(s) Bathroom for bedrooms 1 and 2 large fully tiled, all brand new bath and separate shower stall, wc and large basin suite. Underfloor heating. |
| Kitchen |
Modern light maple units fully fitted with dishwasher, double sinks, electric double oven with 4 hob top, microwave, large fridge/freezer - fully tiled floor, separate kitchen table, bar to dining area, pull down blind and double glass panelled doors. The Kitchen is very light with two large and one smaller opening windows. There is ample crockery ,cutlery and glassware with plenty of salad bowls etc. A separate Utility room contains the clothes washer and separate clothes dryer and utility double sink and iron and board. This room gives access to the Cave. 4 ring stove, Clothes dryer, Dish washer, Freezer, Fridge, Microwave, Oven, Washing machine, Utensils |
| Meals |
Not included |
| Dining room |
Seats 7 If you are a party of 7 then the small kitchen table may be used by two in the kitchen or added as an extension to the dining table |
| Living room |
Seats 7 There are two living rooms - The main entrance room is our Snug Sitting Room with TV and DVD, radio/CD and internet connection. A settee and two arm chairs with several other chairs. 3 opening windows give lots of light and air. The 7kw wood burner is excellent for cooler nights. Old oak beams gives a rich character feel. This room also serves as dining space. . DVD, CD player, TV, Wood burning stove |
On-site facilities
| Onsite facilities |
With a south facing balcony for breakfast and morning coffee, lunch can be either on this balcony or the north west facing terrace because both enjoy sunshine or shade as you wish. Both are equipped with tables and chairs and both have very easy access to the kitchen. Balcony, Car parking, Garage, Garden, Terrace, Outdoor furniture 3 car parking spaces |
|---|---|
| Other facilities |
All linen and towels are included and changed weekly when the house is also serviced and cleaned. Satellite/cable, Wireless internet access, Linen and towels provided |
| Other notes |
There is an open car port/garage and plenty of space for another two cars to park on site. An old dependance, used as a store at present, still awaits our reconstruction ideas and actions. The garden area is mainly grass with some shrubs an several mature walnut trees, home to various birds - woodpeckers and little owls who have a propensity to sleep on the side of the covered chimneys and often fall in ! We have rescued several from the woodburner and the other open fireplace ( fortunately unharmed) and this is the reason it is is called La maison Chouette. Chouette being the french noun for Owl and as an adverb it means " something well done". |
Local area information
| Location type |
Rural |
|---|---|
| Car required? |
necessary Our nearest large town is Brive La Gaillard from where one takes the road to Beaulieu sur dordogne, with Puy D,Arnac close to Nonards and about 5 miles before Beaulieu. |
| Local leisure activities |
Golf At Aubazine about 35 mins away 9 and 18 hole courses. At Chateau du Montal about 25 mins away - a 9 hole course around the Chateau. At Souillac about 45 mins away an 18 hole course. Canoeing on the Dordogne 15 mins away
Cycling, Fishing, Paragliding, Swimming pool, Golf, Tennis, Horse riding, Walking |
| Nearest points of interest |
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Directions
Travel
Driving from the channel ports takes about 7 hrs. If you fly you will need to hire a car at the airport which you can easily do when booking the flight. Nearest airports are Toulouse (2hrs), Bergerac (2hrs), Limoges (1hr 30 mins) and Rodez (1hr 30 mins).
Distances
Brive la Gaillarde is 45 mins. Souillac 45 mins. Sarlat 1hr 15 mins. Pompadour (National stud) 1hr 30 mins. Rocamadour 45 mins. Argentat 35 mins. St Cere 35 mins. All times are approximate.
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