Aubusson, Creuse holiday gite rental with shared pool, walking, log fire, rural retreat, TV, DVD

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La Grange (gite)

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La Grange offers couples total peace and tranquillity in a truly idyllic, uniquely romantic rural setting in the heart of the Limousin. If you are looking for a soothing, relaxing retreat from the everyday pressures and stresses of life, and want to wake up to the sound of birdsong every morning, La Grange is the place for you.

The gite is a recently converted barn near the owners' house. It is extremely comfortable and well furnished and offers spacious, light and airy accommodation for couples.

A warm welcome awaits you at La Grange	The mezzanine bedroom
A quiet spot to sit and read or listen to music	The pool looking towards the bedroom

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The Limousin / Auvergne / Creuse region

La Creuse is known as The Lake District of France, and it's easy to see why - lakes, rivers and streams water the lush, hilly landscape which has changed little over the last hundred years. It never seems busy here, remaining quiet even during the tourist months. Farming is the main occupation; there is virtually no industry, and very few cars on the roads away from the motorway, so pollution is negligible - tap water is spring fed and is probably the cleanest in France. We enjoy one of the best micro-climates in Europe which encourages a wonderful range of birds and wildlife. Red squirrels, deer, buzzards and red kites share the landscape, where there are more cows (the famous Limousin cattle) than humans and sometimes more tractors than cars!

The stonemasons of La Creuse built Paris with stone brought from this area - the tradition of building from stone is evident everywhere and contributes to the timeless feel of this beautiful, little known corner of France.

If you are looking for aqua parks, themed pubs and crowds then La Creuse is not the place for you - but if you want to unwind, experience the charm of rural French life and take things at a slower, gentler pace then look no further.

Aubusson, Creuse area

The village of Mainsat with its baker, butcher, post office, restaurant and well stocked mini-market is a ten minute drive along quiet, country lanes. The small town of Auzances is twenty minutes away and offers a wider range of facilities, including a large supermarket. Aubusson, the home of tapestry, is half an hour's drive; here you will find a good range of eating places, shops and two large, well stocked supermarkets.

There are some pretty swimming lakes nearby; the nearest is a ten minute drive and offers a small beach, open air restaurant in season, and a music festival catering for all tastes during August.. FISHING is available locally in a range of lakes including a freshly stocked lake in nearby Mainsat (trout and carp, daily permits €5).
SKIING at Mont d'Or (predominately green and blue runs, extremely reasonable day passes) is 1hour 15 minutes' drive; Besse and Super Besse are a little further. Nearby local markets, chateaux such as the Chateaux Villemonteix near Chenerailles, and Eiffel's famous and impressive viaduct at Busseau sur Creuse are all worth a visit.

Limoges porcelain is world famous - you can visit the factory in the city - and the town of Oradour, preserved as it was left when it was razed during the Second World War, is a sombre and moving monument to those who died.

You'll find maps and lots of useful information available in the gite, and the owners are more than happy to advise you to help you make the most of your stay in this hidden, largely undiscovered gem in The Limousin.

How to get there

By Air :
There are frequent Ryanair and Flybe flights to the small, modern Limoges International Airport from a large choice of regional UK airports, including Stansted, Luton, Nottingham, Liverpool, Southampton, Bournemouth, Manchester and Newcastle.

Pre-booked Avis and Hertz rental cars are available at the airport. Hertz hire cars may be rented on the Ryanair site when you book your flight.

La Grange is approximately 1hour 45 minutes' pleasant drive from Limoges Airport through some lovely countryside and pretty villages.

By Road:
It takes approximately 7.5 hours to drive to La Creuse, depending on stops and how fast you drive! Take the peage from Paris, then follow the signs to Bordeaux. Pick up the A20, then the N145.
La Grange is approximately 30 minutes' drive from the N145 via Chenerailles.

Detailed directions for travelling to La Grange will be sent on confirmation of booking.

Activities near Aubusson, Creuse

Facilities

Further details indoors:
A stable door leads to the kitchen, which is bright and airy and has a table and chairs for informal dining. The bathroom offers a bath and separate shower. There is a further dining area in the spacious, high ceilinged, beamed lounge, which has a woodburner for cosy evenings and ample, comfortable seating areas. A side door leads to the private gite garden. There is English TV, a CD player and DVD player with a large selection of complimentary DVDs. A wooden spiral staircase leads to the beamed mezzanine bedroom, which has a double bed, a washbasin and plenty of storage space.

Further details outdoors:
The large grounds in which La Grange is set are beautiful, offering guests the chance to explore some unique and interesting features. There is a very wide choice of spots to eat al fresco, watch the sunset, or simply relax and enjoy the lovely open countryside views which completely surround the property. The Garden Room is the perfect place to sit and read in the shade. When the sun goes down why not light a fire in the lovely eighteenth century outdoor stone fireplace and enjoy a candlelit glass of wine under the stars?

Of course, you also have your own charming, private walled garden which has lovely rural views and is equipped with dining furniture, sunloungers and barbecue for the exclusive use of gite guests.

Private steps for guests lead from the gite to the above ground pool (5.5m diameter) and raised wooden sunbathing platform.

Further details

** THOSE EXTRA TOUCHES! **

At La Grange we love to provide you with those Extra Touches to pamper you and make you feel at home.

**To welcome you, and to save you rushing to the shops on your first morning, we provide a COMPLIMENTARY, generously stocked BREAKFAST FRIDGE - you'll find fresh grapefruit, bacon, fresh free range eggs, croissants, orange juice, a sliced loaf, milk, butter, and a pot of jam. Bon appetit!

Complimentary tea, coffee, and sugar are also provided to get you started.

**We can deliver a delicious THREE COURSE DINNER to your door on the first night. The Menu will be posted with your Booking Form so you can choose your supper, relax and let us do the work - we even take the dishes away and wash them up! With breakfast already taken care of, all you have to do is settle in and start enjoying your well earned holiday.

** As part of our aim to make our guests feel as welcome and relaxed as possible, we share our seasonal organic salad and vegetables, and fresh free range eggs from our hens (Betty, Beryl, Blanche and Bobbi) with you AT NO EXTRA CHARGE.

**Bikes are available AT NO EXTRA CHARGE (But please be aware the surrounding area is very hilly!)

**One basket of logs is provided FREE OF CHARGE.

**HONEYMOONERS and COUPLES IN LOVE! BIRTHDAYS, ANNIVERSARIES! Why not celebrate with a bottle of chilled Cremant, an arrangement of fresh flowers (in your chosen colours) and chocolates on your arrival? This can be arranged as a special surprise, with a nicely presented, hand written personal message if you wish. Please email Ro for details.

Conditions

The gite is suitable for couples and single occupancy only.

We regret no pets - our friendly Border Collie, Maisie is waiting to welcome you!

We ask you to refrain from smoking inside the gite.

Towels and bed linen are provided at the start of your holiday, but please bring towels for outside use.

Rental rates

Period	From	To	Weekly	Nightly rate		Minimum  stay
				Weekday	Weekend
Christmas/New Year	19 Dec 09	9 Jan 10	375£ 375	0-	0-	1 Week
MID	3 Apr 10	29 May 10	325£ 325	0-	0-	1 Week
HIGH	29 May 10	3 Jul 10	350£ 350	0-	0-	1 Week
PEAK	3 Jul 10	28 Aug 10	375£ 375	0-	0-	1 Week
HIGH	28 Aug 10	2 Oct 10	350£ 350	0-	0-	1 Week
MID	2 Oct 10	30 Oct 10	325£ 325	0-	0-	1 Week

NB: Prices may be subject to change at the advertiser's discretion.

We request a booking deposit of £100 per rental week, payable by cheque to be received within 10 days, with the balance being payable by cheque 6 weeks in advance of your holiday start date.

We request a security/breakages deposit of £100, payable by cheque with the deposit payment. This will remain uncashed unless necessary, and will be returned subject to satisfactory inspection.

Prices include pre-arrival cleaning, and towels and bed linen provided at the start of your stay.

*** BOOKING IS EASY! *** Email us using the box below to double check your chosen dates are available. If you choose to go ahead we'll post our very simple Booking Form to you the same day - it's easy!

***CHRISTMAS and NEW YEAR*** Falling asleep to the gentle crackle of a log fire, opening presents by your own little tree, Christmas lunch washed down with a decent French wine, walking it off in the beautiful, peaceful lanes, free from the telephone and the rest of the world...Sounds good? We tastefully decorate La Grange to create a festive, romantic hideaway for you. Start days and the length of your stay can be varied to suit you.

Guestbook for La Grange

"This place is a paradise. Nature, landscape, peace - we were so relaxed. We will recommend it to everyone. If you want to escape from the world you'll find a magic and a beauty here. Ro and Lewi, thank you for making this holiday so special to us...for sure we are going to come back."
Jasmina and Nathan Stirling, Oxford

"Picturesque, secluded - and the gite is so roomy and full of character. Our hosts were so welcoming without being intrusive and generous to boot. It was such a lovely experience we have already booked again."
Cathryn and Robert Steeley, Derbyshire

"Thank you for being such kind and helpful hosts. La Grange has been an inspiration and we take away many happy memories and a mountain of photographs. Oh - and we'll be back!"
Ian and Sandi Burrows, Cranbrook

"What a wonderful place! I love the whole feel and look here, and Ro and Lewi make it special. A great holiday and one that will stay with me forever. We shall always remember this special time."
Alan and Kate, East Yorkshire

"We have enjoyed a lovely week at La Grange, visiting many of the local towns and villages. Ro and Lewi have been the perfect hosts - we could not have wished for more!"
Dave and Judith Pringle, Sunderland

"A wonderful stay at a wonderful place. Thank you, Ro and Lewi for giving us the opportunity to share your stunning location. The accommodation is 5*****! We shall be back.!"
John and Hil, Kent

"Thank you both for such a truly memorable holiday. The gite, the hosts, what more can we say?"
Phyl and Pete, Colchester

"This has been a fantastic holiday, we count ourselves extremely lucky to have found La Grange when looking for somewhere to stay! You have been excellent hosts and have always been on hand when we needed you but have also given us the opportunity to explore your garden and spend time on our own too. If there was one thing we'd change it'd be the date we need to leave!"
Chris and Paula, Cambridgeshire

"The weather was perfect. La Grange was everything we wanted and more, and Ro, Lewi and Maisie made our stay even more special by being such wonderful, thoughtful hosts. It is simply a magical place and we can't wait to return to return very soon."
Sally and Andy, Stratford-upon-Avon

"It is hard to express in words how much we have appreciated our stay at La Grange. What a truly magical place, such a contrast to our busy lives in Cape Town. What bliss! Your generous hospitality made us feel so much at home. We hope to be able to return some day and perhaps stay a little longer. One week just flew by too quickly."
Janette and Chris, Cape Town, South Africa

"Many thanks for our wonderful relaxing stay at this haven. We are heading back to London refreshed and ready for the builders! We really enjoyed our stay here - thank you for our little deliveries on our doorstep! We aim to be back."
Tracey and Richard, East Charlton

"Thank you both so much for making us so welcome. You have a very special place here which we aim to visit again soon. As hosts you have been second to none, and the special touches you provide were so much appreciated. We will miss Maisie..."

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Name:	Rowena Johnson
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