Pets welcome Suitable for children Not suitable for elderly or infirm No smoking at this property Self-catering
Home description
The Linden House is located in the rolling countryside of Creuse, just 10 minutes from the historical market town of Ahun. We are also only 10km from Gueret, which has all the amenities you could need. The gite itself nestles in a small hamlet of 7 houses, and is surrounded by fields and farmland.
Sleeping 6-8, the gite is perfect for families or groups. Guests have full access to the gardens and are welcome to help themselves to freshly laid eggs from our free-range chickens, or to scrump from our organic vegetable garden. A BBQ, picnic tables and garden furniture are provided for all your outside dining and relaxation needs.
The gite is located to the left side of the house, with the owners living on-site in the second property. Help is at hand should you need any advice on any of the number of things to see and do in the area.
The Linden House is surrounded by rolling countryside
One of 3 comfortable and spacious bedrooms
Guests enjoy fresh eggs from our free-range chickens
One of the many local lakes with a beach area for bathing in summer
To see more photos please visit http://www.holidaylettings.co.uk/47801
The Limousin / Auvergne / Creuse region
Made up of still lakes, fast flowing streams, gentle rolling valleys and forested hills Limousin has only recently become popular with tourists looking for off-the-beaten track holidays where the quintessential old-fashioned image of rural France still exists. Discover its medieval villages, granite churches, magnificent countryside and mouth-watering cuisine at your leisure.
Essentially rural in character, Limousin's unspoilt landscape continually delights those seeking to trade their stressful schedules for a little bit of peace and quiet. Put your hiking boots on and walk the Millevaches plateau or the rolling hills of Monedieres. Kayakers, canoeists and anglers will find what they're looking for on the Dordogne, the Vezere and the Creuse rivers. Play a round on an 18-hole golf resort. And with its many stud farms and certified horse riding centres, it's the perfect place to improve your riding skills.
Enjoy!
Gueret / Ahun area
The local area is perfect for anyone who enjoys outdoor activities. There are endless possibilities for walking and cycling. There are also several great spots for fishing in the local rivers and lakes, for example Le Donzeil, which is around 10km away. We can advise where to get fishing licences and supplies. There are also several nearby golf courses.
Apart from the many activities the natural countryside provides, there are also plenty of local activities to fill the long summer days. Whether it be getting lost in the Giant Labyrinth, visiting the wolf park or swimming in one of the many local lakes (some of which have beach areas with life-guards to supervise bathing), there is always something to do for all the family. Aubusson, with its world-famous tapestries is a mere 30km away and producers of Limousin's celebrated porcelain abound.
There are markets selling local produce in Ahun (Wed morning) and Gueret (Thurs and Sat morning). Throughout the summer, most villages and towns host "brocantes" or "vide-greniers". The locals set up stalls through the village/ town selling anything and everything, from produce from their garden to household trinkets and furniture they no longer wish to keep. These are a great day out where entire villages get together for lunch and a glass or two of rose.
How to get there
Road: We are situated south-east of Guéret, only 40 minutes away from the A20 Paris-Toulouse motorway. See our website for more detailed directions.
Air: Limoges is the nearest airport (approx 1h15 by car). Ryanair fly to Limoges from London Stansted, Liverpool and Nottingham and FlyBe fly from Newcastle and Southampton. Ryanair are opening new routes summer 2009 from Luton, Bournemouth, Bristol and Edinburgh. Bergerac and Poitiers are also well served although slightly further away. See http://www.aeroportlimoges.com/uk/ for more information on flights, car hire etc.
Boat: For those coming by boat, we would suggest using the ViaMichelin Route Planner to calculate your best route (http://www.viamichelin.com). According to this site we are 6hr42 from Calais and 5hr54 from Caen.
Rail: La Souterraine is a little under 3 hours from Paris by train. From La Souterraine there are bus transfers to Guéret and Ahun, although we would strongly suggest hiring a car to make the most of the area.
Nearest Travel Links
Airport:
Limoges: 110 km
Railway:
Gueret: 16 km
Ferry:
Caen: 540 km
Activities near Gueret
Sports: Watersports Horse Riding Golf within 30 mins drive Fishing
Great for: Walking holidays Rural / countryside retreats Cycling holidays
Facilities
Luxuries:
Internet access, DVD player
General:
TV, Video player, CD player, Table tennis, Satellite TV, Wi-fi available
Sofabeds (1), Single beds (2), Double beds (2), Cots (2), Dining seating for 8, Lounge seating for 6, Sleeps maximum of 6
Other:
Linen and towels provided. Highchair available.
Outdoors:
Shared garden, BBQ, Bicycles available
Access:
Secure parking
Further details indoors: The gite can accommodate extra guests; there is a possibility of a futon in the living room and we also have 2 cots suitable for children up to 24 months.
The recently refurbished kitchen includes all mod cons, including a washing machine.
Please note that whilst the entrance is at ground level, all accommodation is on the first and second floors and so the gite is not suitable for anyone with difficulty climbing stairs.
Further details outdoors: We provide outside games for children and guests can enjoy a game of boules on our petanque pitch.
The property has a very large garage which guests may use to store bicycles etc.
We have 2 friendly labradors and all well-behaved pets are welcome. The main field is fully fenced in and pets can be left to play.
Further details
- Welcome pack provided on arrival with information on the local area and points of interest. We are also on site to assist with any questions you may have. - All towels and bedding are provided at no extra charge. - Electricity consumption is charged separately and is based on a meter reading taken at the beginning and end of your stay (the first 8 kWh per day is included in the price of the rental). - The cleaning of the gite is not included in the price and visitors are asked to leave the gite as they find it. However, if you would prefer for us to clean the gite we charge the recommended Gites de France rate of EUR 50 (based on 3 hours of cleaning). - We both speak fluent French, and can help with any language problems you may have.
Conditions
- Well-behaved pets are welcome. - Strictly no smoking inside any part of the property. - Refundable breakages deposit of GBP100/EUR150 is required, to be refunded within two weeks of departure (subject to satisfactory property inspection). - Booking confirmation is subject to payment of the initial deposit, being 25% of the total rent due.
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NB: Prices may be subject to change at the advertiser's discretion.
The Linden House is available for weekly bookings from Saturday to Saturday, with guests asked to leave by 10am on their day of departure. In low season especially, we can be a bit more flexible with regards to length of stay, so don’t be afraid to get in touch.
Guestbook for The Linden House
"It's an unexpected gem with a warm welcome. We were totally spoilt with the gite being well stocked with essentials and niceties. The personal touch made this a great holiday" - Barrie, Sarah, Stuart, Paul and Cat, DEVON.
"What a fantastic place! A real home from home. Thanks Sarah and Steve for all the tips, advice and the best eggs we have tasted" - Audrey, Tony, Steve and Sharon, FIFE.
"This is the best equipped and most thought through gite we have ever stayed in. Congratulations Sarah and Steve, it has been really appreciated" - Andy, Sally, Helen, Zoe and Simon, DUBAI
"Thank you for making our 2 week holiday so memorable. We couldn't have asked for more. We will definitely be back again:" - Malcolm, Nigel, Karen, Jack and Luke, CHESHIRE
"Thank you so much for making our first experience of France the most memorable and amazing time!" - Alana and Andre, YORKSHIRE
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Steve and Sarah Martindale
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