Authentic Gite Chateauponsac

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Gite |2 bedrooms |Sleeps 8

Chateauponsac in Limousin/Auvergne

£29–£121 / night
£200–£335 / week

1 night minimum stay

Changeover flexible

4.5 out of 5

2 reviews | Write a review

Key info  Beach or lakeside relaxation, balcony/terrace, car advised, private garden, may take pets - please enquire

About the home

Set in the heart of the Haute Vienne countryside, tucked away in a little hamlet, is this Gite with great character and authenticity. The building is of natural stone which is approximately 200 years old, with original oak beams. The Gite is situated in a small hamlet on the boundary of Balledent and Châteauponsac, with all local amenities, supermarkets, bars, shops, restaurants, bakery, post office, doctors and dentists are just 5-10 mins drive.

The Gite comprises of a lounge, a fully fitted kitchen, two double bedrooms with the bathroom and toilet situated in the main double bedroom.

The lounge has an authentic stone floor, a fire place with a wood burning heater, 2 sofa beds, a 40 inch LCD Television, a DVD player and a Sky box with Freeview. A selection of reading books, board games and DVDs are available on request. From the lounge are stairs leading to a private patio area overlooking the carp fishing lake. Garden furniture and a BBQ are supplied for our use. Wi-fi is available at no extra cost. A travel cot and high chair are available on request.

The self catering kitchen is fully fitted and houses a large dining table. It is equipped with a gas cooker and oven, fridge-freezer, washing machine, dishwasher, microwave, toaster, kettle, utensils and cutlery.

The main double bedroom has a double bed and 2 single beds, with an en-suite shower and a separate en-suite toilet. The second bedroom consists of a double futon bed. The Gite has potential to sleep a maximum of 8 people if the sofa beds in the lounge are also used.

There is plenty of sightseeing to do in the area, local walks and a good choice of activities for all ages.
The Gite is only 25 mins away from Limoges, the capital of Haute Vienne.

Full details are also on the owners website at the bottom of this page.

Facilities

Further details indoors:
The gite has unlimited hot water 24/7.

Bedlinen and towels can be provided for 10 euros.

Further details outdoors:
There is access from the lounge to the Exclusive patio area at the back of the gite, perfect for peaceful afternoons to chill out whilst overlooking the carp fishing lake. A kettle BBQ will be provided and charcoal can be purchased on site if you fancy some outdoor cooking.

There is a garden patio set on the outskirts of the lake with a children's swing set.
Also available on request for a small supplement are a couple of sun loungers for you to laze around and get a nice tan.

Please note, guests are not permitted to walk around the carp fishing lake unless prior agreement has been made with the owner.

A welcome pack with a map, places to visit, points on interest, bars, restaurants and nearby villages will be provided.

The venue overlooks a carp fishing lake and there are carp fishing deals available for those wanting to fish. Full details are available on the owners website. Day tickets for fishing are available, subject to availability and no licenses are required.

Fishing prices:
Per day.
Fishing with your own equipment - 25 euros.
Fishing with equipment hired on-site - 30 euros.

Per day and night.
Fishing with your own equipment - 30 euros.
Fishing with equipment hired on-site - 45 euros.

Further details

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

On booking a 25% deposit is required and final payment is to be made 8 weeks prior to commencement of your stay. If your booking is within 8 weeks of your arrival, full payment will be required. Payment can be made on site if agreed with the owner at time of booking. Full terms and conditions will be sent out with your booking form.

Keys will be provided on arrival and you will be asked to make a refundable security deposit of 150 euros to cover any damages to the property. The security deposit will be returned at the end of your stay.

Walkout cleaning service available 50€

Linen & towels provided for 10€

Single night, weekends and long term rentals welcome.

Special rates for long-term lettings, please contact the owner.

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Gite Entrance

 

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Lounge Pic 2

 

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Main bedroom

 

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Second double bedroom

The Limousin / Auvergne / Haute-Vienne region

Limousin is found in the southern centre of France, around the town of Limoges. The landscape is varied with forested hills, open moorlands and traditional farms being the main features - it is essentially a rural region. Much of the region is at an altitude of more than 350 metres, so it can be rather cold or wet.

Le Dorat with it's magnificent roman church built between the 9th and 12th centuries and fortified in the 15th century. A lovely medieval town with a market on the 13th of each month. There is an English garden, magnificent architecture, cobbled streets and two convents. Here, you can also visit the famous Limoges pottery factory shop.

Rochechouart with a magnificent chateau perched on a rocky outcrop overlooking the Grain and Vayres river valleys. This is the home of the museum of contemporary art.

Bellac founded in the middle ages with a 12th century church and many 16th to 18th century houses. It's parks and squares are most attractive and pleasant to sit in watching the hustle and bustle of the shopping streets. The playright Jean Giraudoux was born here and Bellac has opened a museum in his memory. Bellac has two weekly markets on a Wednesday and Saturday morning and a trade fair on the 1st of each month. It is a thriving shopping town with many cultural and sporting events taking place throughout the year. In July the Jean Giraudoux Festival attracts a high standard of theatre, music and dance.

Oradour Sur Glane is a must see for everyone at least once in their lives just to witness man's inhumanity towards man. The ruin bears witness to the tragic events of 10th June 1944 when 642 men women and children were massacred by the Nazis.

Chateauponsac a small town situated in the beautiful countryside in the Valley of the Gartempe river. It houses a famous museum, a campsite, shops and restaurants. There is also a free open-air swimming pool.

Bessines sur Gartempe is another pretty market town that holds a flower market every Sunday morning.

Montmorillon a must for the scholars amongst you as it is renowned for it's literature. A book lovers paradise. The town spreads out either side of the river Gartempe. There is a lovely restaurant overlooking the river where you can enjoy a leisurely lunch.

L'isle Jourdain is a beautiful town with a large market held 20th monthly. The beautiful Vienne river flows through the town under huge viaducts where every Sunday morning you can gasp at the locals bungie jumping from them.

La Souterraine is the stopping place on the St. Jacques-de-Compostello pilgrim route. A pretty town with cobbled streets and lovely shops, hypermarkets, cinema and gardens. From here you can take a regular train direct to Paris.

Les Herolles has a famous market on the 29th of each month. It is a massive event selling everything you can think of. The people come from miles around, very atmospheric, very french and get there early!!

Panazol is the place for another big market held every Sunday morning. It is just off junction 34 on the A20 just past Limoges.

St. Junien a large market town with the market held every 3rd Saturday. It has lovely quaint cobbled streets for you to explore with specialised shops.

Aubusson the town famous for its tapestries.

Confolens is a beautiful town with the river Vienne dividing it. For two weeks in August there is a world music festival where participants attend from all over the world. A must do if you are here during that time. Nearby there is a velo track for the energetic amongst you.

Limoges of course famous for it's pottery and enamel. There are restaurants, lovely old buildings, the butchers quarter with it's own tiny church La Chapelle de St. Aurlian, parks, the famous cathedral, markets, aquarium, nightspots, fantastic shopping and museums. Do visit the market and experience a meal in one of the trader's restaurants. There is also a flea market held in the vicinity of the cathedral on the second Sunday of each month. The train station, which was rebuilt after a fire, is well worth a visit. The architecture is magnificent.

Lac Saint Pardoux is 20 mins drive and boasts an "inland sea" - a 330 hectare lake with 3 beaches, a marina, watersports facilities and beaches of fine sand.

The Chateauponsac area

Chateauponsac a small town situated in the beautiful countryside in the Valley of the Gartempe river. It houses a famous museum, a campsite, shops and restaurants. There is also a free open-air swimming pool.

There is a large supermarket for all your needs and a smaller one for essentials and three boulangerie. You will also find two hairdressers and two tabacs. There is a tourist information bureau, a gym, a town hall, two banks, a post office and a doctor's, dentist's and veterinary surgery. The town also hosts a market in the square on the 22nd of each month.

How to get there

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Accessible, with Ryanair & Flybe from Limoges, only 25 minutes away, Hertz or Europcar for car hire. We are also happy to arrange a pick up for you at the airport. Price on application.

The venue is accessible from all major ferry ports.
Travelling time from Calais = 6 hours,
Le Havre = 5 hours, St Malo = 5.5 hours

Activities near Chateauponsac

Reviews

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03 Nov 2011

“Amazing place, wonderful host” We stayed at this Gite in late Oct, Kiran (the host) was so welcoming and more than accommodating to our needs, we needed both a mid-week and early check in. Also during our stay Kiran was so helpful, on-hand to offer information if needed even meals were available if required. Nothing was too much and we really appreciated it. The Gite itself was lovely, had everything you could need for a short or long stay. Set in the idyllic French countryside, overlooking the lake. It was perfect for a relaxing holiday and we couldn't have asked for more. The nearby town Chateuponsac, is a lovely quaint place just a short drive away. This really felt like a home from home, a combination of a beautiful setting, lovely Gite, fantastic host and all the amenities you could need. We would definitely recommend this cottage to anyone looking to get away from it all! We've already booked in to go again….thanks Kiran! Response: Thanks very much for the feedback, I'm glad it met your requirements and hopefully see you soon.

28 Oct 2011

“An extremely well equipped, comfortable, gite , in beautiful surroundings” We spent a most enjoyable and relaxing week at this gite. Anything you might need or want is provided. It is spacious and comfortable. It has a lovely oldy worldy feel with the flagstone floors and beams, but there is every modern convenience available to make your stay easy and comfortable The surrounding grounds with the lake are beautiful. You are made to feel very welcome by the host for whom nothing is too much trouble. I would not hesitate to recommend this cottage unreservedly to anyone thinking of going there. Response: I am glad you had an enjoyable stay at the Gite. Thank you for your feedback, it is greatly appreciated.

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Guestbook for Authentic Gite Chateauponsac

18/10/2011 What a lovely week we have had! The Gite is lovely, spacious and airy. The views are wonderful over the lake, which look different at different times of the day, misty in the morning and glorious Autumn colours in the afternoon. It must be a haven for those keen anglers.
The gite is extremely well equipped everything you need is available and more.
A big thank you to our host, Kiran who was extremely helpful. She was willing to help in any way and was a font of knowledge on the area and yet was not imposing on your privacy.
A big thank you, we wish you well.
Moh & Rina Hofayz (via Holiday Lettings)
Irene Hofayz

15/06/2011 We booked the Gite for 3 days - and stayed 2 weeks!
Kiran is the most hospitable host ever. Nothing was too much trouble for her. She looked after all our needs. There's just nothing she wouldn't do. Whether you're fishing or not, Etang de Planchon is the place to stay. The biggest thank you ever. See you in September.
Sharman and Tom Degale

4/04/05/2011 Just returned from a week at the Gite of Etang de Planchon and wanted to thank Kiran for being such a great host. The Gite itself is very clean, spacious and very good value and the surrounding countryside is beautiful and tranquil. Above everything else though, Kiran makes you feel very much at home and was exceptionally accommodating during my time there. I would highly recommend a week at Le Planchon and just wanted to wish Kiran all the best for the future.
Steve Bonner

Rental prices

Prices for group size 8
Period	From	To	Weekly	Nightly rate		Minimum  stay
				Weekday	Weekend
Medium Season	31 Mar 12	30 Jun 12	250£ 250	53£ 53	86£ 86	1 Night
High Season	30 Jun 12	21 Jul 12	300£ 300	73£ 73	111£ 111	1 Night
Very High Season	21 Jul 12	18 Aug 12	335£ 335	78£ 78	121£ 121	1 Night
High Season	18 Aug 12	25 Aug 12	300£ 300	73£ 73	111£ 111	1 Night
Medium Season	25 Aug 12	27 Oct 12	250£ 250	53£ 53	86£ 86	1 Night
Low season	27 Oct 12	30 Mar 13	200£ 200	33£ 33	61£ 61	1 Night
Medium Season	30 Mar 13	30 Jun 13	250£ 250	53£ 53	86£ 86	1 Night
High season	30 Jun 13	21 Jul 13	300£ 300	73£ 73	111£ 111	1 Night
Very High season	21 Jul 13	25 Aug 13	335£ 335	78£ 78	121£ 121	1 Night
High season	25 Aug 13	1 Sep 13	300£ 300	73£ 73	111£ 111	1 Night
Medium season	1 Sep 13	3 Nov 13	250£ 250	53£ 53	86£ 86	1 Night
Low season	3 Nov 13	1 Apr 14	200£ 200	33£ 33	61£ 61	1 Night

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

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

Prices are in Pounds for the property.

Prices have been provided for a week (1 night minimum).

Please contact the owner directly for prices on shorter or longer stay deals.

Please contact the owner directly for pricing on winter months. Logs are available during winter months and can be purchased on site.

Payment can be made in Pounds directly to an English bank account or in euros to a French bank account (which ever is easier for you).

Refundable deposit of 150 euros will be required to cover any damages to the property.

The property must be handed back in the condition it is given to you alternatively there is a walkout cleaning fee of 50 euros.

Availability

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You are contacting Kiran Haria Landline 33 555 608251 Mobile 44 7944 276263 Web Visit site Languages spoken The owner is based in France and has advertised with Holiday Lettings since 2011. This gite has received 2 reviews from previous guests.

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