Covered in ivy and wisteria, this traditional Creuse french stone built and beamed ceiling house is situated in a small quiet hamlet of six properties, in the heart of the countryside, close to the village of Aigurande which has a good variety of shops and a weekly market.
Ideally situated to enjoy both the Creuse and Indre attractions including lakes and beaches, medieval market towns, fishing, walking, churches, ancient villages, museums, chateaux. There is a golf course within easy driving distance and a fishing lake nearby, approximately one kilometre from the house. The surrounding countryside has numerous quiet tracks and lanes, ideal for a peaceful ramble or cycling for the more energetic!
The owners live a few kilometres from the property and visiters will have the reassurance that they will be available if required.
Spacious house ideal for up to four people. Set on two levels the house on the ground floor consists of a large comfortably furnished lounge with beamed ceiling and tiled floor, large fireplace with wood burning stove. Equipped with english satellite TV, DVD player, large selection of books and tourist information brochures. The separate kitchen with beamed ceiling and stone floor is fully equipped and furnished with traditional pine dresser, table and chairs for indoor dining. French doors lead out to the enclosed private rear garden with large barbecue and patio table and chairs for 'al fresco' dining. A large wisteria tree along the entire wall of the house provides shade, and the raised garden is well stocked with shrubs and flowers.
From the lounge a doorway leads through to the hallway, off which is a fully tiled bathroom with bath, sink, bidet, and over bath shower. A separate toilet is at the end of the hallway, and an understairs cuboard provides storage. Stairs lead up to the second level landing area, off which are two spacious bedrooms, one has an en-suite bathroom with sink, shower cubicle and toilet. This bedroom has a traditional french double bed, dressing table, chest of drawers, bedside tables with lamps, large built in wardrobe, window overlooks the rear garden with views across the fields. The second bedroom contains a king size sleigh bed, bedside lockers with lamps, dressing table and folding sofa bed and large built in wardrobe. Two windows overlook the front garden.
The front garden is accessed from the lane through double wooden gates, and provides ample parking. There is a honeysuckle covered arbour at the front of the house with table and chairs to enjoy your morning coffee in the shade. The courtyard garden is stocked with with lavender, roses and honeysuckle, peach tree, and is completely enclosed.
Facilities for this holiday house in Lourdoueix St Pierre, Limousin/Auvergne
Property
Type:
House
Nearest Airport:
Limoges - 70 miles
Nearest Bar/Pub:
Aigurande - 2 miles
Nearest Restaurant:
Aigurande - 2 miles
Nearest Beach:
Fougeres & The three lakes - 10 miles
Nearest Golf Course:
Near La Chatre - 15 miles
Location Type:
Quiet, Rural/Village
Bedrooms:
2 Double Bedrooms. Pillows, Duvets and Bedlinen provided.
Bathrooms:
2 Bathrooms, 1 Separate WC. Both bathrooms fully tiled with modern facilities. Towels are provided.
Kitchen:
Cooker, Microwave, Fridge, Freezer, Washing Machine, Iron. Traditional 'farmhouse style' kitchen. Gas cooker with five burners, large oven.
General:
Real Fire, Central Heating, House Linen, Towels Provided. Logs for the woodburner are available. The property also benefits from smoke alarms in the appropriate rooms.
Dining:
Seating for 4. Dining - indoor and outdoor facilities.
Entertainment:
Satellite TV, DVD, Board Games.
Outside:
Garden, BBQ, Parking, Garden Furniture. Enclosed gardens at the property.
Suitability:
Children Welcome, Not Suitable For Wheelchairs, Suitable For Elderly, Sorry - No Pets Allowed, Sorry - No Smokers.
Local activities in and around Lourdoueix St Pierre, Limousin/Auvergne
Although the house is in a very rural situation, you will find lots to do and see in the immediate area - the nearest tourist information office is situated in Aigurande and can provide all the information you need to enjoy days out and about!
The Three Lakes - Creuse
Three lakes situated approximately half hour drive from the house with beaches for swimming and picnics
La Chatre - Indre
Market town approximately 30 minute drive from the house. Once a Roman settlement with numerous medieval buildings and cobbled streets, the town has restaurants, bars, traditional shops, swimming pools, museum and the Saturday market in the square is a must see!
Guéret and Lake Vassiviére - Creuse
Guéret is a bustling market town with museum, parks, restaurants, churches. Here you will also find The Wolves of Chabriéres Wild Animal Park, and a Giant Maze to get lost in! South of Guéret is Lake Vassiviére for numerous leisure activities.
Golf
There is a championship Golf Course near La Chatre, open to all!
Chateaux, Churches, Historic sites
Creuse and Indre both benefit from numerous historic buildings within easy reach, some dating back to the 12th century.
Fly into Limoges - car hire available at airport. Drive from any of the ferry ports in northern France. From Calais approx 398 miles. Detailed directions will be provided on booking your stay.
Rental rates for this house
Price Per Week
Quoted In
Approximately equivalent to
UK Pound
Euro
US Dollar
6 Sep - 20 Dec 2008
£315.00
€396.90
$510.30
20 Dec - 3 Jan 2009
£375.00
€472.50
$607.50
3 Jan - 27 Jun 2009
£350.00
€441.00
$567.00
27 Jun - 26 Sep 2009
£375.00
€472.50
$607.50
26 Sep - 19 Dec 2009
£350.00
€441.00
$567.00
19 Dec - 2 Jan 2010
£375.00
€472.50
$607.50
Rental Notes: Saturday changeover - access to house from 16.00hrs. Departure - by 10am.
Availability of Wisteria House
This property is normally available
for rent between January
and December each year.
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Owner joined site on:
29 June 2008
Property listed since:
29 June 2008
Holiday House in france - Limousin/Auvergne - Creuse - Lourdoueix St Pierre
