No pets allowed Suitable for children No smoking at this property Self-catering
Home description
This beautiful chateau is situated on a quiet road in the hamlet of La Rapidiere with magnificent views of the countryside. The gardens are not overlooked so you can enjoy a relaxing holiday in complete privacy. The Chateau has a poolside area with terrace, a built-in BBQ and is perfect for outside dining.
Visit the Wolf Park and Giant Maze in nearby Gueret. Take a stroll down to the 'three lakes' where you will find all manners of watersports. See Limoges with its historical butchers' street, walk or take the tourist train, visit the porcelain museum or the aquarium or simply wonder at the beauty of the cathedral and train station.
Welcome to Chateau de la Rapidiere
Beautiful private gardens
Double bedroom with storage chest, crib, and rocking chair
Front entrance hallway
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The Limousin / Auvergne / Creuse region
The Limousin or 'French Lake District' is a beautiful area of France full of winding lanes, lakes, trees and lush green landscape. Nestled between the Charente and Dordogne, the temperature can reach 30C plus during the summer months with clear blue skies. The numerous rivers and lakes provide a whole range of water sports including sailing, canoeing, kayaking, wind surfing and water skiing. The region is ideal for walkers and anglers.
Limoges is the department's capital and has long been famous for its enamel and fine bone china production. Visit the local art galleries, churches, chateaux, museums, and numerous local markets selling local produce such as cheese, pate, oils, and honey to name but a few.
Gueret / Nouzerolles area
The Creuse is a picturesque region of France situated at the foot of the Massif Central. To the north in the department of Indre is Aigurande (approx 8km), a small town with several shops, a weekly market and a supermarket that will meet all your needs.
Gueret is the department capital town and here there are many restaurants and specialised shops. Eguzon is famous for its school of painting and its proximity to the 'three lakes'. The pretty village of Fresslines (7km) is famed for its local artists and exhibitions along with memories of Monet's famous visit to the region. See the ancient ruins of Crozant, a charming village overlooking a dramatic gorge and where you will find kayaking hire and boat trips along the Creuse river.
The wonderful town of Argenton-sur-Creuse is known as the Venice of the Berry and Abusson is world-renowned for its tapestries and carpets and is a lovely town on the river with narrow streets. Visit La Souterraine, a medieval town with Roman walls surrounding it. The Creuse also provides an opportunity to relax and enjoy the abundant wildlife as well as numerous outdoor activities. You will not be disappointed!
How to get there
Flybe/Ryanair to Limoges Airport which is approximately 1 hour from the Chateau. Car hires available at airport: Hertz, Eurocar, Avis
Trains from Paris and Lille stop at La Souterraine - 1/2 hour from the Chateau. Driving from Caen will take approximately 5-6 hours. All normal cross-channel ferries operating to Calais, Bologne, Cherbourg, St. Malo.
Nearest Travel Links
Airport:
Limoges Airport: 60 km
Railway:
La Souterraine: 30 km
Ferry:
Caen: 500 km
Activities near Gueret
Sports: Tennis in town Watersports Horse Riding Golf within 30 mins drive Fishing
Great for: Walking holidays Rural / countryside retreats Cycling holidays
Facilities
Luxuries:
DVD player, Private outdoor pool (heated)
General:
TV, CD player, Pool / Snooker table, Games room, Satellite TV
Sofabeds (1), Single beds (2), Double beds (1), Dining seating for 6, Lounge seating for 6, Sleeps maximum of 6
Other:
Linen and towels provided.
Outdoors:
Private garden, BBQ, Bicycles available
Access:
Parking space
Further details indoors: Your holiday rental is for the ground floor of the Chateau only.
The Chateau can comfortably accommodate 6 adults + 1 toddler and 1 baby. There is a travel cot available for a small toddler and a crib for a baby.
Front entry into the Chateau opens into a long hallway taking in the length of the ground floor. To the right is the main bedroom with double bed, a range of chest of drawers, crib, wardrobe, and rocking chair. French doors lead on to a small patio. The en suite has a large bath and twin basins.
To the left you will find the second bedroom with two single beds and a fitted wardrobe. Opposite is the utility room with washing machine, etc. Along the hall you will find the shower room with twin basins.
The comfortable living room has a two seater leather settee, double oak bed settee, rocking chair, television, DVD player and dining table for 6. Here you will find a selection of DVDs, books to read and games to play.
The kitchen is fully equipped with table, chairs, oven & hob, microwave, and fridge/freezer. Patio doors lead on to a small patio and the swimming pool.
Our large billiards room has a magnificent billiard table plus coffee table and chairs for you to relax and listen to some music. A door leads out on to a small patio.
Further details outdoors: At the poolside we have sun loungers, a hammock, table & chairs for you to sit and enjoy the atmosphere. The BBQ is equipped with all utensils. In the rear shed you will find many outdoor games, e.g., outdoor draughts,, wooden blocks and bicycles, etc. Children are welcome to play football ,rounders etc. in our 'playing field' and you are also very welcome to pick whatever fruit is available in our garden.
Further details
The pool is available May/September. Our gardener visits the Chateau once a week to cut the grass and check the pool. Please do not use the pool after 10.00pm. The pool can be heated on request at a small extra charge.
Your holiday rental is for the ground floor of the Chateau only.
Conditions
A refundable breakages deposit of £250 per week is required and will be returned in full within 14 days subject to a satisfactory inspection and the property being left in a reasonably clean condition.
A 25% deposit is required at time of booking. Final balance due six weeks before holiday start date and non-refundable within the final six week period.
Arrival time 4.00pm Departure time 10.00am Changeover day Saturday
Rental rates
Rental prices originally quoted in: British £
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775£775
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995£995
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29 Aug 09
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675£675
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26 Sep 09
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575£575
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19 Dec 09
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675£675
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26 Dec 09
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575£575
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NB: Prices may be subject to change at the advertiser's discretion.
Electric, water, bed linen and towels are included in the price from third week of June to second week of September.
Outside these dates, electric will be charged for the amount used (a reading will be taken upon arrival and departure and deducted from security deposit).
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Contact details for the advertiser of home 94631
Name:
Clare Roberts
Tel:
+44 (0)1248 450738
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