Price includes: your chosen property on a rental-only basis from 1700 hrs on the Saturday of arrival to 1000 hrs on the Saturday of departure.
Arrival must be by 2000 hrs.
Also included: Electricity (radiator in each room) .
Pets accepted.
Bed linen not provided. Please take your own. Please note that pillows, pillow cases and blankets are provided.
The double bedded mezzanine has a low beamed ceiling.
Any other price related conditions
A breakage deposit of 100€ is payable in cash upon arrival. This will be returned on the morning of departure (less charges for items not included in the price), provided there have been no breakages and the property is left in good order. The owners may, at their discretion, make a minimum deduction of 50€ from the deposit if the property is not left in good order.
Household linen is available and chargeable. One set costs 20€ for two people and 5€ for each additional person. One hand towel, one bath towel and one flannel per person, plus two tea towels and two kitchen towels per booking will be provided. Extra sets are not available.
La Vauperie is a 2-bedroomed cottage, sleeping 2 + 2 under 14 (+ baby), In a rural situation, 2km from the village of Champagnac-la-Rivière (Haute-Vienne), 9km NW of Châlus, 40km SW of Limoges (Michelin map 521). VFB is delighted to have featured this property since 1999. Saturday arrival.
This is a two-storey cottage, converted for the owner’s use in 1997, standing by itself in a secluded location amid working farms and farmland with pleasant outlook on all sides from its elevated position over miles of Limousin countryside. Fine stonework and exposed timbers reflect the turn-of-the-century origins of this charming, attractive property which has new fixtures and fittings and a well-equipped fitted kitchen. Mezzanine bedrooms have been cleverly built into the roof space, (one overlooking the kitchen, one the living-room, but curtained off and not communicating with each other) where walls of stone, brick and bright paintwork create a welcoming ambiance. Accommodation of a very good standard, very well maintained with an overall feeling of light, warmth and comfort. Beyond the partly covered terrace at the front (approx. 3m x 4m), edged with lavender, are extensive grassy areas all around the property, offering peace, seclusion and space. The friendly owners, who speak fluent English, live in Limoges and either they or a member of their family, who live locally, will welcome guests here. Visits in the area include Limoges, famous for its porcelain and a centre for concerts and summer festivals, delightful Brantôme on the Dronne, Bourdeilles and its two châteaux and rather notable sites of the northern Dordogne within a short drive.
Accommodation: Ground floor: kitchen/dining room, living room, shower room, wc. First floor: 1 double-bedded mezzanine, 1 twin-bedded mezzanine, cot.
Activities: Open air swimming pool (July and August) in Cussac (4km) and Châlus. Bicycle hire in Châlus and Oradour-sur-Vayres. Tennis in Champagnac. Horse riding in Oradour-sur-Vayres (4km) and Champagnac. Swimming in lake in St Mathieu (9km) and Rochechouart (12km). Golf (18 holes) in Limoges.
Services: Small grocer, baker and bar in Champagnac. All shops and services in Cussac or Oradour-sur-Vayres. Market in Piégut-Pluviers (25km) on Wednesdays and in Châlus on Saturdays.
Location
In a rural situation, 2km from the village of Champagnac-la-Rivière (Haute-Vienne) - with approx 200 inhabitants - 9km NW of Châlus, 40km SW of Limoges Michelin map: 521.
Activities
Open air swimming pool (July and August) in Cussac (4km) and Châlus. Bicycle hire in Châlus and Oradour-sur-Vayres. Tennis in Champagnac. Horse riding in Oradour-sur-Vayres (4km) and Champagnac. Swimming in lake in St Mathieu (9km) and Rochechouart (12km). Golf (18 holes) in Limoges.
Services
Small grocer, baker and bar in Champagnac. All shops and services in Cussac or Oradour-sur-Vayres. Market in Piégut-Pluviers (25km) on Wednesdays and in Châlus on Saturdays.
Description
This is a two-storey cottage, converted for the owner’s use in 1997, standing by itself in a secluded location amid working farms and farmland with pleasant outlook on all sides from its elevated position over miles of Limousin countryside. Fine stonework and exposed timbers reflect the turn-of-the-century origins of this charming, attractive property which has new fixtures and fittings and a well-equipped fitted kitchen. Mezzanine bedrooms have been cleverly built into the roof space, (one overlooking the kitchen, one the living-room, but curtained off and not communicating with each other) where walls of stone, brick and bright paintwork create a welcoming ambiance. Accommodation of a very good standard, very well maintained with an overall feeling of light, warmth and comfort. Beyond the partly covered terrace at the front (approx. 3m x 4m), edged with lavender, are extensive grassy areas all around the property, offering peace, seclusion and space. The friendly owners, who speak fluent English, live in Limoges and either they or a member of their family, who live locally, will welcome guests here. Visits in the area include Limoges, famous for its porcelain and a centre for concerts and summer festivals, delightful Brantôme on the Dronne, Bourdeilles and its two châteaux and rather notable sites of the northern Dordogne within a short drive. Featured by VFB since 1999.
Accommodation
Ground floor: access via terrace (up 1 step) into:
· Kitchen/dining room (2m80 x 4m20) with electric hob (4 rings), electric oven, fridge/freezer, dishwasher, microwave. Tiled floor. Opening to living-room
· Living room (4m50 x 7m25) with television. Tiled floor with rugs. Stairs to bedrooms. Doors to shower room and wc. Door to terrace
· Shower room with shower cubicle, washing-machine. Tiled floor
· Separate wc
First floor: open-tread stairs lead directly to:
· Mezzanine/bedroom 1 (4m x 4m15, overlooks living room) with 1 double bed (1m40), beamed ceiling (low in places). Boarded floor. Door to bedroom 2
· Mezzanine/bedroom 2 (3m x 3m, overlooks kitchen) with 2 single beds (1 x 0m90, 1 x 0m80), beamed ceiling. Wooden floor
Please note low beam in bedroom 1.
Electricity included (radiator in every room) – Bed linen not available, household linen available
Where household linen is available, payment should be made direct to the owner (one set will cost 20€ for two people and each additional person staying at the property pays 5€).
Breakage Deposit: 100€ Sleeps: 2 + 2 + baby MAXIMUM (low-sided wooden cot available: 1m40 length x 0m60 width x 0m30 depth)
Comments
“This is a superb property, with all the essentials…. making for a relaxing holiday.” “A very friendly owner, Patrick is a bonus of this property. This cottage is excellent – a great base to return to.” “We have had a very relaxing two weeks – the cottage had everything we needed and is toddler friendly – aids relaxation!!!” “This has to be one of the most relaxing and peaceful holidays we’ve been on! The gîte is fantastic.”
Description updated May 2009
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