£650 - £1025
(€756 - €1193)
Per property per week
Gîte, sleeps 6, 3 bedrooms, 1 bathrooms
Contact the owner
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Kevin Shields
(Advertising since May 2000)
Tel: +33 (0)5 55 60 24 09
If requested by the owner you can print out a booking form here
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Luxury Self Catering Holiday Cottages / Gites with Pool in Limousin
Amid forty acres sprawling over a hilltop above the Gartempe valley in the Limousin region of France, Le Repaire is a classic Limousin farm with three luxury holiday cottages ('gites') in a courtyard setting, with a large sparkling pool, in one of the greenest, least populated and most unspoiled areas of France.
The 19th Century stone and tiled roof barn has been sympathetically converted to provide three large gites, 'Hirondelle', 'Martinet' and 'Gartempe' . Each offers luxurious accommodation, with attractive original stonework and exposed beams, tiled and wooden floors, and private gardens with patios and furniture. The gites are beautifully decorated and furnished, with each also featuring gas central heating and double-glazed windows and doors, for out of season comfort.
For those who like nothing better than lazing by a pool and gazing over the countryside, Le Repaire features a large 12m x 6m floodlit pool with semi-circular roman steps. Surrounding the pool is a tiled terrace with views over the valley and a full range of sunbathing and garden furniture along with sun-shades and parasols.
Hirondelle is a three bedroom gite with spacious rooms and views of Bellac and Peyrat-de-Bellac. There are exposed beams and original stonework throughout.
Ground Floor
- Kitchen - fully fitted and well equipped with fridge,freezer, microwave, dishwasher, washing machine.
- Utility room - with freezer.
- Lounge/dining room - large open plan room with comfortable farmhouse sofa and chairs. There is a sofa-bed in reading area below the stairs. The dining area has large table and eight chairs.
- Cloakroom - and toilet
Tiled floors throughout the ground floor. Open stairs to
First Floor
Wooden flooring throughout.
- Bedroom 1 - overlooks the courtyard and has one double bed.
- Bedroom 2 - overlooks the garden with two single beds.
- Bedroom 3 - overlooks the garden with views towards Bellac and has one double bed.
- Bathroom - large room - bath with shower, toilet, wash-hand basin.
Private garden, patio, barbecue and table & chairs.
Sleeps 6 and 8 by arrangement
Le Repaire is some five kilometers northeast of Bellac, an historic market town with a fine twelfth century church, a sixteenth century town hall, a museum and a viaduct over the river that winds through the town. Today the town is charming mix of shops, bars and restaurants. The regular market is a great place to buy vegetables, meats and wines direct from local farmers. Bellac is ringed by a number of picturesque medieval towns and villages including Le Dorat, Rocheouart, Rochefoucold and Confolens. Each offers interesting historical sites, monuments, museums, etc. as well as a variety of shops and eateries. Those interested in the history of the area may also want to follow the 'Richard the Lionheart' trail which winds it's way through the surrounding Haute Vienne. To the south lies the thriving market town of St Junien which is one of the centres of the French leather industry. Between Bellac and St Junien lies the museum village of Oradour-sur-Glanne - perfectly preserved as a national monument since the day its inhabitants were murdered in the second world war.
Some 40km to the east of Le Repaire lies the capital of the Limousin region, Limoges. An energetic and charming city, Limoges provides all of the shopping, restaurants, and historical & cultural attractions that you would expect of an historic regional capital. Of particular interest are the numerous shops, workshops, factories and museums specializing in fine Limoges pottery and enamel work. No trip to Limoges and environs would be complete without picking up some pottery or enamel treasure - ranging from specialist collectors pieces to perfect looking 'seconds' direct from Limoges potteries.
Any worthwhile trip to the Limousin has to include sampling the region's food and wine. The restaurants, bistros and cafes in the area run from the simple cheap and cheerful (but still with great food and ambiance) 'Chez-Sylvie' cafe-bar in Peyrat-de-Bellac to the pretty and delicious 'Auberge de Quartre Saisons' in Berneuil and the elegant 'Le Relais' hotel restaurant in nearby Mortemart. Regional specialties include Bellac lamb, Limousin beef and local goats cheese. Being situated between the Loire and Bordeaux regions also has its benefits in terms of the wines available. Even simple bars offer some great wine selections - with many especially good Cahors reds from just down the road. For tasting and purchase of a wide variety of different wines, 'Caves de Limousin' a large wine-seller can be found locally.
The Limousin is known as France's 'lake district' and many water-based activities are available within easy reach of Le Repaire. Both river and lake fishing is available in many different locations around Bellac. Swimming and watersports lakes with beaches, boat hire, etc. are situated in Rocheouart and at Vassiviere (the largest waterpark in France). Riding is also available locally, and hiking trails criss-cross the nearby Blond mountains.
Bellac and Peyrat-de-Bellac also offer comprehensive municipal sporting facilities including tennis courts, and there are a number of golf courses within a 30km radius. And for the children - don't forget Futuroscope, one of Europe's most popular theme parks is only an hour away near Poitiers.
Peyrat De Bellac on the map
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Nearby place of interest
How to get to Hirondelle
For full directions please contact the owner.
Access options
Car Essential
Nearest airport
The nearest serviceable airport is Limoges [LIG]
Stayed here? Add your review >
We have had a fantastic, relaxing week of unbroken sunshine spent largely in the pool. Earlier in the week, we managed canoeing on the lake, velo-rail which was fantastic and some meals out. We recommend "Le Marmite" in Le Dorat and particularly the setting of the cafe by the river in Bellac. Do not miss this part of the town as it is so pretty. Karen & Kevin have made us feel like part of the family, they could not have been more welcoming. Thank you..........Thank you very much for being so kind and welcoming. I have loved it here and would love to come back. Spent most of the time by the pool which was great. I had fun playing in the pool too. Thank you very much.
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| Property type | Gîte (Self-catering) |
| Bathrooms | 1 |
| Bedrooms |
2 double bedroom(s) 1 twin bedroom(s) 2 additional bed(s) |
| Occupancy | 6 |
| Suitability | Suitable for children, Non-smoking |
| Linen | Included except personal towels and pool towels |
| Kitchen facilities | Dishwasher, Freezer, Fridge, Cooker, Ironing facilities, Microwave, Washing machine |
| Internal facilities | CD player, Central heating (gas), DVD player, English satellite TV, Owner on site, TV, VCR, Radio, Hairdryer, Board Games |
| External facilities | Garden, Scenic views, Swimming pool (shared use), Barbecue |
| Activities nearby | Adventure park, Ballooning, Bird Watching, Boating, Canoeing, Cycling, Fishing, French tuition, Go karting, Golf, Hiking, Horse riding, Mountain biking, Rambling, Riverside activities, Sailing, Shopping, Sightseeing, Swimming, Table tennis, Tennis, Theme parks, Tree adventure park, Walking, Water skiing, Water sports, Wine tasting |
Changeover day: Non-applicable
Last updated on: 6th July 2023
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| Accommodation rental period | Price |
|---|---|
| 30 March 2024 – 24 May 2024 |
£650 Per property per week
(€756 / $808) |
| 25 May 2024 – 12 July 2024 |
£750 Per property per week
(€873 / $933) |
| 13 July 2024 – 30 August 2024 |
£1025 Per property per week
(€1193 / $1274) |
| 31 August 2024 – 25 October 2024 |
£650 Per property per week
(€756 / $808) |
Additional price notes
Travel cots and highchairs available on request
Includes gas, electricity, and bed linen.
There is a free WiFi area available in the garden and we can normally get a 4G signal in and around the gites.
Local taxes not included.