Montayaud - Cottage in Creuse

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Gite |2 bedrooms |Sleeps 4

St Junien la Bregere in Bourganeuf

from £37 / night

£252–£329 / week

3 nights minimum stay

Changeover flexible

5 out of 5

2 reviews | Write a review

Key info  Swimming pool, beach or lakeside relaxation, balcony/terrace, car essential, private garden, pets welcome

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About the home

Built approximately 200 years ago, our south-facing detached stone gite has a lovely sunny patio and is located in the quiet and secluded village of Montayaud, Creuse. It's ideal for a relaxing, rural break at any time of year and is perfect for walking holidays, with beautiful scenery right on your doorstep.

If you need to get into town, we're half way between Bourganeuf in Creuse and Peyrat le Chateau in Haute Vienne, both about 15 to 20 minutes by car on the D940.

The cottage has been completely renovated and sleeps up to four people. The cottage retains many of its original features and combines traditional French living with modern comforts. There is electric heating throughout.

Set on three floors, the cottage opens into a spacious living and dining area, complete with a fully-fitted kitchen, including a washing machine and fridge freezer. The dining table seats eight - just in case you have visitors - and there are two occasional chairs for watching television, which has UK TV and radio channels.

On the first floor, we have the first bedroom, with chest of drawers and hanging space. Next door is a modern bathroom, with a bathtub and shower over, wc and wash basin.

The larger of the two double bedrooms occupies the whole of the top floor, with ample hanging and storage space.

Outside, the front of the cottage makes a sheltered sun-trap, with a south-west facing garden to the side. Guests can also use a larger garden two minutes from the cottage. Off-road parking is available opposite.

Facilities

Further details indoors:
Terms and conditions:

So that you don't need to think of anything, our cottage comes complete with bedlinen, duvets, pillows, towels and teatowels.

Please note that our prices are based on the use of one double bedroom. If use of the second bedroom is required, an additional charge of 15,00 euros per week is payable.

Electricity is charged at cost in addition - ask us for an estimate depending on the time of year.

We accept payment by electronic banking to either a French bank account or to a UK bank account, based on the sterling equivalent. Exchange rates are calculated based on the www.PostOffice.co.uk website.

A deposit of 80 euros is required at the point of booking, with the balance due 6 weeks before your stay.

We look forward to welcoming you to Montayaud.

Further details outdoors:
To help make your stay more enjoyable, we offer the following facilities free of charge to guests:

· Above-ground swimming pool for summer use, with screened area for sunbathing, in addition to your own gardens and patio areas

· Covered patio area for outdoor dining and barbeques - a pleasant way to meet up with other guests

· Men's and ladies' bicycles for use - free of charge

Further details

We aim to keep terms and conditions to a minimum but do ask that clients leave the cottage as they found it, and dispose of their rubbish before they leave.

We undertake all cleaning and maintenance ourselves and ask that clients treat our cottage with respect - many thanks.

Conditions

We request that a deposit of 80 euros or sterling equivalent is made at the time of booking, or in full if the booking is made within 6 weeks of arrival.

Please note that our prices are based on the use of one double bedroom. If use of the second bedroom is required, an additional charge of 15,00 euros per week is payable.

We accept payment by electronic banking to either a French bank account or to a UK bank account, based on the sterling equivalent. Exchange rates are calculated based on the www.PostOffice.co.uk website.

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Our pretty stone cottage, No 7 Montayaud, has a sunny south-facing patio

 

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Traditional French dining and kitchen area with large table, seats up to eight

 

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The well-equipped kitchen area has a fridge/freezer and ample worktop space

 

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Relaxing in front of the TV area!

The Limousin / Auvergne / Creuse region

Limousin was at the heart of the French resistance during the second world war, and the village of Oradour-sur-Glane has been left untouched as a permanent memorial following the massacre of its 642 inhabitants in 1944.

The area is rich in arts and crafts - Limoges is renowned for porcelain and enamel, whilst Aubusson is famed for its tapestries and custom-made carpets.

The pretty medieval town of St Leonard de Noblat and the market town of Eymoutiers, from where you can catch the train to Limoges, both make for a pleasant afternoon out.

For something quite different, try Le Labyrinthe, the world’s largest maze at Gueret, which also has picnic areas and a giant chess board.

The Bourganeuf / St Junien la Bregere area

The area’s greatest attraction is undoubtedly Lac de Vassivière, about 20 minutes away by car. The smaller lakes of St Hélène and Bujaleuf are also nearby. There is a golf course in Bourganeuf, and a tennis court is available for hire in St Junien la Brégère. We also have some bicycles for guests to use.

Depending on the season, fishing is available nearby.

For shopping, Bourganeuf and Peyrat-le-Chateau are both about five miles away, with the usual amenities including cafés, restaurants, banks and post offices.

For eating out, we can provide details of some local restaurants.

More recently, we have discovered that Montayaud is on the ancient pilgrim route, la Route de Compostelle, which runs south to the beautiful medieval walled city of Rocamadour in Corrèze.

How to get there

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Getting to Montayaud, St Junien la Bregere, 23400 Bourganeuf, Creuse, Limousin


Limoges Airport, about an hour away, is now the fourth largest in France, with direct flights from London Stansted, Southampton, East Midlands, Liverpool, Manchester and Newcastle.

We are in rural France, so car hire is recommended. Outside Limoges, the roads pleasantly quiet most of the year. From Limoges, take the N141 to Bourganeuf, and then the D940 towards Peyrat-le-Chateau.

St Junien la Brégère is approximately five miles from Bourganeuf. We can also provide a map from the D940. If you are using sat nav, you may find Montayaud is spelt ending in an 'x'.

If you are travelling in your own vehicle, the journey takes around six hours from Caen in Brittany and around eight hours from the Channel ports.

Activities near Bourganeuf

Reviews

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21 Mar 2013

“A perfect slice of rural France” We could not fault our accomodation. Very spacious and had everything we needed. The welcome we received from Peter was very warm and it was a pleasure meeting him and staying in this lovely hamlet. We would highly recommend this cosy gite. Thank you Peter & Lesley for making us feel very welcome.

10 Jan 2013

“Fantastic relaxing place to stay” We have stayed at Montayaud several times and love the property. The house is traditional French style - homely and comfortable. A pool is provided for use of the guests and nearby lakes have beaches which are lifeguarded and extremely safe for children. Lesley and Peter are very hospitable and make you feel welcome from the moment you arrive. All round a lovely relaxing holiday in a peaceful and restful hamlet surrounded by trees and countryside.

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Rental prices

Prices for group size 4
Period	From	To	Weekly	Nightly rate		Minimum  stay
				Weekday	Weekend
Spring saver	26 May 12	2 Jun 12	235€ 235	-	-	1 Week
Early summer	2 Jun 12	30 Jun 12	245€ 245	-	-	1 Week
Mid summer	30 Jun 12	28 Jul 12	275€ 275	-	-	1 Week
High summer	28 Jul 12	31 Aug 12	285€ 285	-	-	1 Week
Late summer	14 Sep 12	29 Sep 12	255€ 255	-	-	1 Week
Autumn	29 Sep 12	24 Nov 12	235€ 235	-	185€ 185	3 Nights
Early winter	24 Nov 12	15 Dec 12	225€ 225	-	185€ 185	3 Nights
Christmas	15 Dec 12	28 Dec 12	275€ 275	-	-	1 Week
Winter	4 Jan 13	8 Feb 13	205€ 205	-	-	3 Nights
Early Spring	8 Feb 13	29 Mar 13	235€ 235	-	-	3 Nights
Spring	29 Mar 13	3 May 13	265€ 265	-	-	3 Nights
Late Spring	3 May 13	31 May 13	295€ 295	-	-	3 Nights
Early Summer	31 May 13	28 Jun 13	325€ 325	-	-	3 Nights
Summer	28 Jun 13	26 Jul 13	355€ 355	-	-	1 Week
High Summer	26 Jul 13	30 Aug 13	385€ 385	-	-	1 Week
Late Summer	30 Aug 13	27 Sep 13	355€ 355	-	-	1 Week
Autumn	27 Sep 13	1 Nov 13	325€ 325	-	-	1 Week
Early Winter	1 Nov 13	13 Dec 13	295€ 295	-	-	1 Week
Christmas & New Year	13 Dec 13	3 Jan 14	325€ 325	-	-	1 Week

The property's weekend rates apply to: Friday, Saturday and Sunday nights

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

Although our prices are listed in euros, we can accept payments by cheque or bank transfer in GBP (based on the current rate of exchange using the Currency Converter at www.PostOffice.co.uk) or euros.

Electricity at cost is charged in addition to the cottage rental. Payment can be made by cheque or bank transfer in either currency.

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