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Changeover day:
Flexible
Access:
Car essential Nearest amenities: 1.5 km
Notes:
Sorry - no pets allowed Suitable for children Not suitable for elderly or infirm No smoking at this property Self-catering
Home description
The property is a traditional farmhouse with 2 bedrooms for 4 people preserving many original characteristics and sympathetically renovated. Both rooms are en-suite, with adequate storage. The kitchen cum-dining area has all mod-cons and the living area provides space with original features, with today's entertainment.
The house offers peace, rest and space, allowing it as a base for exploring the local area. Original flag stoned floors in the living room and beamed ceilings throughout make the property very relaxing.
Maison Bojac is in a quiet location some 2 km from the town; so a short drive away means you has access to bread wine, and grocery shopping. The house is in a small working farm hamlet and comes with a small front area to sit out in the sun, or relax under the tree with a glass of French wine or your favourite drink should the sun get too intense.
Maison Bojac living room
Driveway to Maison Bojac - peaceful rustic exterior and surrounding greenery
Bright double bedroom with ensuite
Twin or Kingsize room with ensuite
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The Limousin / Auvergne / Haute-Vienne region
If you need to unwind from the fast lane, then Maison Bojac offers a well deserved break in a superb setting with easy access to many activities and experiences both in the Limousin and neighbouring Dordogne regions.
The area offers great opportunities for those who like outdoors or activities. Whether you are keen on golf, walking, horse-riding or exploring the many lakes, fishing, boating or general nature, with 3000 lakes in the region the Haute-Vienne is a place to go.
The property is located 15 minutes from an inland lake with 2 'man made beaches' and offers swimming, volleyball and sunbathing! The area is known for its outstanding beauty, offering many walks and area to see. So whatever your interest, there is plenty to do. Two regional parks also provide multiple opportunities as does the many small and scenic towns often steeped in history.
Because of the proximity to the mountainous region of the Massif Centrale, the area is both beautiful and rugged. This has a positive affect on the climate which is slightly warmer than areas to the east.
The region is made up of many towns there are often markers on various days, festivals, especially in summer and autumn and many events which cater for families, individuals, from music to large 'grande vites – car boot sales which take over whole towns. There are bargains galore.
Further afield because of the proximity to the Loire and Dordogne regions, vine yards and wine opportunities are many a field. Food s important to the locals and regionally cheeses, and local pastries dominate the area.
Chateauponsac area
Chateauponsac dates back 1200 years! It is approx 5 minutes drive or under 3km and has all the key facilities one needs, outdoor public swimming pool, café, patisserie, restaurants, museum, banks, pharmacies and a post office with access to major road, rail and air infrastructure in less than 30 minutes.
If the outdoors is your things Chateauponsac is situated between of 2 rivers, offering numerous opportunities for fishing, kayaking. Other outdoors facilities including golf, horse riding to name a few are also available within 20-30 drive away. Each week there is a market where you can buy local fresh foods.
How to get there
There are multiple ways to get to Maison Bojac, by air, sea, road, rail and motor rail. Whichever you travel here a car will be essential if you are to make the most of your holiday.
Car hire is available from Limoges airport and various car hire companies in Limoges. Some of the supermarkets also offer car hire at competitive rates.
There are direct flights from the UK from Stansted, Liverpool, East Midlands and Southampton to Limoges airport is just 30 minutes drive away. Alternatively fly to Poitiers or Angouleme airports approx 1 hour away. From Scotland and Ireland via La Rochelle, Bordeaux, or Paris.
By train via Paris to Limoges Benedictine SNCF station, 35 minutes away. Or by road, 6 hours drive from Calais or 5 hour from Le Harve. We will provide detailed instructions once you have confirmed your booking.
By Motor rail These run on selected holiday routes, usually on certain days of the week, and usually summer-only. There are many advantages in using motorail over hiring a car when you get there: you can take as much luggage as you like, and you can bring back as much wine or beer as you can safely pack in..!
Nearest Travel Links
Airport:
Limoges: 25 km
Railway:
La Souterraine: 20 km
Ferry:
Calais: 600 km
Activities near Chateauponsac
Sports: Watersports Horse Riding Golf within 30 mins drive Fishing
Great for: Walking holidays Rural / countryside retreats Beach or lakeside relaxation Cycling holidays
Facilities
Luxuries:
Log fire, Internet access, DVD player
General:
Central heating, TV, Telephone, Satellite TV, Wi-fi available
Bedrooms (2), Ensuite (2), Shower rooms (2), WCs (2)
Furniture:
Single beds (2), Double beds (1), Dining seating for 6, Lounge seating for 5, Sleeps maximum of 4
Other:
Linen and towels provided.
Access:
Parking space
Further details indoors: Maison Bojac is a five-star quality tastefully and sympathetically renovated farmhouse oozing character and charm. Consisting of a large living/sitting room with granite fireplace containing wood burner, and kitchen/diner for up to 4 people and two en-suite bathrooms with showers.
Once you enter Maison Bojac you feel peace and tranquility. The house is full of character retaining many original features for your enjoyment.
From the front door, you walk directly into the spacious main living/sitting room with white walls, and beamed ceiling, original flagstone floor, and beautiful wood burner inset into the original fireplace.
To the right of the front entrance is the kitchen/diner consisting of a modern facilities blended within the character of the property. Dining space for 4-6 people.
Up the original staircase brings you to the small landing with the two en-suite bedrooms. Both rooms have shower w/c attached, and one room has a double bed with the second with twin beds. Both rooms are finished to a high specification whilst retaining chunks of character.
Outside to the front is a small courtyard area for sitting out and enjoying the evening sun with an aperitif of your choice, or a locally produced wine.
The Living Room is the most traditional room in the house, this bright living room has been renovated to keep the character and impressive work of such buildings of its time. Both the stone floor and fireplace have been restored to their original features. The ceiling has the original beams restored to their natural looks. The wood burner will provide a natural heat for the whole house should it be required.
Kitchen / Dining area
This room is set out for a four people, and has usual features including electric hob, microwave and washing machine.
The stone floor has underfloor heating should the evenings become cool.
Both bedrooms are up the stairs and face the front of the house. They are clean, bright, spacious and cheerful, with beamed ceilings and contemporary en suite facilities.
Suitable for couples, friends or small families can be adapted to your individual needs
Further details outdoors: Outdoor area to front with table chairs and sun parasol (summer periods)
Further details
A welcome pack is provided provided as standard. Our guests checked in and by our local representative. As the property is in a hamlet with local farms it is great for families
Conditions
A booking deposit of £50 is payable per week of the proposed holiday period and this secures the agreed booking period. The balance of the rental is due not less than eight weeks prior to the start of the holiday unless late booking conditions have been agreed.
A refundable breakages deposit of £250 required prior to arrival, to be refunded within two weeks of your departure (subject to satisfactory property inspection).
Upon receipt of the rental, full details of the address of the property and a map will be supplied with the details of key collection.
Rental rates
Rental prices originally quoted in: British £
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14 Jun 08
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350£ 350
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16 Sep 08
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280£ 280
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2 Nov 08
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200£ 200
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360£ 360
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NB: Prices may be subject to change at the owner's discretion. An arrival cleaning cost is included (however excess cleaning cost of £50 (or equivalent currency) charged at end if house left not in same clean state as handed over. All
Discounts: 5% discount on any booking over 2 weeks or repeat bookings, and further discounts on longer periods especially in Low season.
The property is perfect for those wanting a base while searching for their own property, or awaiting to 'move in'. Enquire for more details.
Guestbook
"We came looking for rest and relaxation and found it in Maison Bojac. A real place to unwind. Being close to the A20 gave us easy access to places to go and things to do." DD, (Leamington Spa) January 2008
"A relaxing area, great for relaxing and a wonderful place to stay with lots of character ." Bryan, London, England. March 2008
If you want a relaxing rural retreat in the Limousin then Maison Bojac is where you will find it. A beautifully modernised farmhouse surrounded by countryside reminiscent of the Scottish Highlands, it offers a real home from home with all mod cons. Access to towns steeped in history was easy and the villages take you back to life as it used to be in the UK but with less traffic and more sunshine. We thoroughly enjoyed this escape and thoroughly recommend it for those looking to relax and unwind in rural France. Alex and Sandra Warwickshire UK - June 2008
Availability notes
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Contact owner
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Contact details for home 36636
Please mention Holiday Lettings
Name:
Gerry Bolger
Tel:
+44 (0)1707 655077
Mobile:
+44 (0)7956 987156
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Advertiser joined: 1 Mar 2008 This property added: 1 Mar 2008
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