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Gite |4 bedrooms |Sleeps 10

Janaillat in Limousin/Auvergne

from £65 / night

£450–£800 / weekBookable online

This property can be booked securely online within a few minutes. Just click on the ‘Check availability and book’ button.

Short stays welcome

Changeover Saturday

4.5 out of 5

13 reviews | Write a review

Key info  Swimming pool, beach or lakeside relaxation, balcony/terrace, car essential, private garden, no pets allowed

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About the home

This beautiful rural holiday cottage has been recently renovated to keep its original features whilst adding modern touches to provide a relaxing, enjoyable and comfortable holiday.The cottage has four large bedrooms so is large enough to accommodate a 3 Generation family or two families, and can sleep up to 10 people. There are 2 double rooms and 2 twin rooms and a sofa-bed. We can also provide a cot and highchair. Fully equipped with everything needed for a family holiday. There is a secure private garden, with outdoor play equipment and patio furniture and BBQ for alfresco dining.

In a peaceful location it's perfect for that ideal 'get away from it all break' where you can enjoy a leisurely walk or a bike ride around the countryside. There is also a local riding stables if horse riding is more your thing or the many leisure lakes for watersports and beaches.

The cottage is located on the edge of the rural village of Janaillat, which is situated centrally within a triangle of 3 towns, La Souterraine, Bourganeuf and Gueret, and is only a short drive away from the village of Bénévent-l'Abbaye. You can visit medieval towns for markets, cafés and restaurants, or you can simply relax by the pool and look out onto the amazing views.

This gite is ideally located with plenty to see and do. This is the perfect place for the whole family to un-wind and de-stress!

This property is one of two gites within our gite complex. The gite itself fully self-contained and private. The only shared facilities are the gym, garden and pool. These facilities are listed as shared/private because they are only to be used by the gite complex guests of Meadow View.

Facilities

Further details indoors:
The large open plan lounge / kitchen area has solid oak beams and it's original fireplace, and is a real hub for the whole family. There are two large inviting sofas, a small dining table (to seat 4) and a well equipped kitchen. There is also a TV with English Sky TV channels.

The separate dining room has a large table to seat 8 and also here is a Relaxation Area with a sofa bed, here you can unwind with a selection of books, Puzzles, Games and CD's. Wi-fi is also available so you can catch up with your emails etc.

The 4 spacious bedrooms (2 Twin, 1 Double and 1 Four Poster) are all freshly decorated and have plenty of hanging and drawer storage.

Fans are provided in the warm summer months.

There is a washing machine in the kitchen, and an outdoor rotary airer.

Separate Gym equipped with Treadmill, Exercise Bike, Cross-Trainer, Power Plate and Multi-gym with Punch Bag. (Boxing Gloves provided).

We do not have a telephone within the gite but emergency calls can be made from our home, which is on the same site.

Further details outdoors:
The sunken swimming pool is surrounded by a large terrace, which has plenty of room for sun loungers. Whilst sun-bathing you can enjoy the amazing views of the rolling countryside. Our pool complies with the strict French Pool Saftey Regulations. The pool is cleaned and maintanined on a daily basis. To reduce the risk of injury glasses, glass bottles and other sharp objects are not permitted around the pool area.

The terrace with Patio furniture and Parasols, ideal for eating al-fresco or to spend relaxing evenings viewing the night sky with a myriad of stars and listening to the grasshoppers in the nearby meadows.

There is a large lawned garden and plenty children's play equipment.

Badminton rackets, boules, trampoline, football net, basketball net, swings and a small paddling pool / sandpit.

The large garden is fenced on all sides so it is completely safe and secure for small children.

This property is one of two gites within our gite complex. The gite itself fully self-contained and private. The only shared facilities are the gym, garden and pool. These facilities are listed as shared/private because they are only to be used by the gite complex guests of Meadow View.

Further details

Changeover takes place on a Saturday during peak season, during the rest of the year there is more flexibility. We ask guest to arrive after 4pm and depart before 10am, additional charges will apply for later departures.

A complimentary welcome pack is provided on arrival, full of essentials! It also contains information about the area, places to visit and the local cafes and restaurants.

Other grocery items can be purchased for your arrival, this can prove extremely useful when arriving in rural France, please ask for further details.

We have a grocery van and a bread van which pulls into the village on a daily basis, for that lovely fresh bagette!

Towels and Linen are included in the rental price, but please bring your own beach towels for using around the pool.

The property is cleaned at the end or your visit, but if you would prefer a clean during your stay then please ask.

Off-Road Parking provided, although this area is very safe.

The pool is completely private to the gite complex, and it only to be used by the gite guests. We open the pool from April to October. We are installing a heated system at the beginning of May 2013, so we hope to have a constant temperature of 30 degrees.

We live in the barn situated behind the gite, the are on-hand for any help or advice. We can give recommendations for places to eat or visit, and we are there to ensure you have a wonderful holiday.

Conditions

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Front View with Alfresco Dining, ideal for BBQ's or for enjoying a glass of wine in the evening

 

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Pool area with relaxing sun-loungers and amazing views, ideal for cooling off on hot sunny days

 

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Large Comfortable Lounge with Log-burner & UK Sky TV

 

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Fully Equipped Kitchen, with washing machine, microwave and more.

The Limousin / Auvergne / Creuse region

The Limousin region is one of the unspoilt areas of France, and has been described as the 'Lake District of France'. With an abundance of rolling hillsides and fields, leisure lakes and historical sites this region will provide an interesting and enjoyable holiday for everyone in the family.

The Limousin is made up of three departments, the Creuse (23), the Haute-Vienne (87), and the Correze (19). Famous for the it's best beef farming in the world, an abundant of Limousin Cattle can be seen around the region. The main tourist attractions of the Creuse are the Tapestry Museum in Aubusson, the many chateaux in the area, and the Lac de Vassiviere, these are all within a short drive away.

The main town of Limoges is only an hour away, and it has a buzzing cosmopolitan vibe! With an abundance of cafes and restaurants, boutiques and museums. There is also the indoor Aquarium, the Tourist Train and it;s the heart of the Limoges Porcelain.

The Janaillat area

The local area has an abundance of activities including walking, cycling, tennis, golf, horse riding, fishing, leisure lakes and historic sites. Further a field there is canoeing, kayaking, sailing, jet skiing, wakeboarding and water skiing. With such beautiful surroundings it is an ideal place for photography,painting and bird watching.

Saint Dizier Leyrenne – with a small convenience store, pharmacy, post office, tennis courts and fishing lake.

Bourganeuf – home of Medieval Castle with the Zimim tower, also with supermarkets, cafes and restaurants, tourist information, pharmacy, banks and a petrol station. A local market fills the town on Wednesday's.

Bosmoreau le Mines – where there is the 'Velo-rail' a bike track of 10km of disused rail track through the breathtaking countryside and the mining museum.

Bénévent l'Abbaye – with it's 12th Century Abbey, the Sceneovision, a local museum recalling the history of the liquor Benevento. Also there is a small supermarket, and a world-class bakery and butcher.

Lake Vassivere – about a 35 minute drive away, the lake is one of Europe's largest man-made lakes and it has several beautiful sandy beaches with swimming, pedalos, fishing, and a cruise boat upon which you can have lunch, breathtaking views and various walks, cycle paths and water sports. There is also the 'Arbre de Arbre' a tree top adventure course with several different routes suitable for all ages and heights.

Gueret – Capital of the Creuse region. Here are all the larger supermarkets and shops, cafes and restaurants. The Courtille Lake in Gueret also has inflatables, water slides and pedalos. Other tourist attractions include the 'Labyrinth Geant', the largest permanent maze in the world, expanding over 2 hectares of greenery, and the Wolf Park, where you are able to see the wolves and their cubs in their natural habitat.

Limoges – home of the famous Limoges Porcelain, and the capital of the Limousin Region. With a cosmopolitan feel, here you will find all the large chain stores, art galleries as well as the Zoo and Aquarium Theme Park.

Please ask for more information about local attractions and places to visit, we are more than happy to provide you with addresses and a map if necessary.

How to get there

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Janaillat is situated in central France. It is located in the department of Creuse, which together with the Correze and the Haute Vienne for the region known as the Limousin. It is a plesant drive from the Calais ferry port, and about an hours journey from Limoges airport. Where there are frequent low-cost flights with Ryanair and Flybe from most UK airports. In order to appreciate the beautiful area we would recommend hiring a car if flying over, this facility is available from the airport.

Also the Medieval town of La Souteraine is only 35 km away, where you can catch the mainline train direct from Paris. This can be booked on Rail Europe. There is a direct connection from the Eurostar Terminus at Lille to La Souteraine. Car hire is also available from the rail stations.

If you are driving from the UK, please ask us for the best route as we have done the journey many times. It is a very pleasant drive and you can take is all the French scenery.

Activities near Janaillat

Reviews

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23 Mar 2013

“Wonderful Cottage, Lovely Area, Great Owners, Fantastic Holiday” We received warm welcome from the owners Jane & Bryan, and the complementary pizzas & potato wedges they made for our arrival was an incredible gesture and took the pressure off cooking on our first night after the drive down. The gite was a lot larger than we expected and the photos on the website don't do it any justice, it is by far more outstanding and with all the equipment and comfort that is needed for a two week family holiday. The pool and terrace area was breath-taking, with amazing views across the rural countryside. The kids love splashing in the pool and it was very refreshing to cool off, on the very hot sunny days. The garden was all fenced off, so was very safe for the children and there was plenty for the kids to do with the trampoline, sandpit and swings. Jane and Bryan even provided a baby swing for our toddler which we felt was a very thoughtful touch. The various lakes with the beaches in the area provided the children with enjoyment and it just goes to show that you don't need the go to the coast to build sandcastles! The towns and villages we visited gave us a wide insight in the French life. We had some lovely meals out and the 'plat de jours' give a taste of French cuisine and are extremely good value for money. The location is very relaxing and it's the ideal holiday to unwind and take time out to enjoy a good book and spend time with the family. We would definitely recommend this gite to our friends and family, and we have already booked for August.

16 Nov 2012

“A lovely gite in a beautiful area” We were met by the owners on arrival who were very friendly; we were pleasantly surprised that lunch was awaiting us which was much appreciated after the journey along with a welcome pack saving us a... more

05 Nov 2012

“Perfick!!!!” its all Perfick! As Pa Larkin would say from the Darling buds of May. From Start to finish everything was great! We got a friendly and genuine welcome from Brian, Jane and their children. A lovely welcome drink or two as well, which was a nice touch. We were home from home before you could say cheese and wine. The Property was clean, tidy and very well presented. Everything we needed was in the property and on the one occasion it wasn't Brian sorted it for us almost immediately. There isn't anything bad I can say about this place. The Property was excellent, Brian and Jane were lovely, the area is beautiful with lots to explorer and do. If I was being really picky then maybe a larger flat screen TV would of been nice for movies in the evening but I'm told this is being done anyway. We had our three small children with us. They loved the swimming pool and garden with lots for them to do. We will be returning soon. Many thanks Brian and Jane.

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04 Oct 2012

“Lovely area, adequate house but beware” We visited with our friends who booked the property as a party of 4 young children and 6 adults. A big house with lots of room and additional facilities you wouldn't normally get, however some... more Response: We are so glad you all enjoyed your stay at Meadow View, I can assure you that all above points have been taken into consideration and amendments to our accommodation and service have been rectified... more

13 Sep 2012

“Fantastic holiday, BUT BEWARE....” The holiday cottage was brilliant, and the owners Bryan and Jane could not have been more accommodating and helpful during our stay. In total there were 10 if us, 6 adults, four kids including baby;... more Response: Firstly all our reviews left on Trip Advisor have been left by actual guests staying in our gite accommodation and are therefore independent and unbiased, and all booked through Holiday... more

28 Aug 2012

“A very relaxing weeks holiday.” We spent a fabulous, memorable week in Janaillat. There were 9 of us, 4 adults and 5 children. We found the house to be very clean and well equiped. The house is in quite a remote location, however... more

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17 Aug 2012

“Absolutely superb !” We stayed in Jane and Bryan's lovely 4 bed gite for a week. We only wish it could have been longer ! We have been to various gites over the last 10 years in the Dordogne and Limousin regions,... more

31 Jul 2012

“peace and relaxation - not for night clubbers” If you want to relax in the heart of the countryside, look no further. It's not five star luxury but it ticked all our boxes. Five adults and four children (2,4,5 and 7) had a superb time.... more

10 Jun 2012

“Excellent Beautiful accomodation and setting” Last year we stayed in the recently renovated 4 bedroom Gite, which boasts good living space with neutral interior throughout and all the luxuries and basics you require when holidaying with your family. Myself, my husband and children enjoyed the swimming pool which had lots of space around for the Children to play and for us to relax and admire the rolling countryside around us. Whist we were there we visited lake Vassivere which has a beach and plenty of watersports. we visited lots of traditional French towns and villages during our stay and sampled lots of lovely French Pastries! Mr and Mrs Housely were a lovely couple who made us very welcome staying with them and we cant wait to go back to stay with them again this year.

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20 Oct 2011

“Excellent Accomodation in a Wonderful Setting” Charming accomodation offering all mod cons. Very useful toilet and shower separate from the main bathroom. This location offers a relaxing holiday in a wonderful rural setting, yet many attractions... more

03 Oct 2011

“Lovely Weather, Lovely House, Amazing Views” This has been one of the most pleasent holidays ever so relaxing so well advertised and is what it says on the tin well done to Jane and Bryan what a very pleasurable and nice couple who we could not... more

19 Sep 2011

“Lovely quiet location but plenty to do in the area” Lovely location on the edge of the village with great views over the fields. The children aged 7 and 11 loved the pool and the outdoor space. We would recommend visits to the Lake at Gueret, Lake Vassiviere and the Wolf Park. Friendly and helpful owners and will definitely visit again.

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03 Sep 2011

“peace & tranquility , fantastic scenery from your window ,friendly nice hosts” I stayed in Meadow View for two months April/May 2011 while awaiting purchase of my own french property to be finalised ,If you dont know France this is the place to fall in love with it the scenery around every corner is breath taking , the Family are English and couldnt be more helpfull , jovial ,and friendly , for a family with young children it would be ideal as set in a quiet village with no through traffic ,you can fish in the meandering stream that passes through the village ,walk unhindered by traffic ideal if you have a dog as i did ,and the locals english & french couldnt be more friendly , the gite has chickens ,a turkey , wandering around typically french and nice to see, the accomodation was spotless , large airy rooms to spread around in , and full of country charm ,beams and wood burning stove which was great on a chilly night with a bottle of wine .

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Rental prices

Prices for group size 10
Period	From	To	Weekly	Nightly rate		Minimum  stay
				Weekday	Weekend
Late Spring	13 Apr 13	25 May 13	550£ 550	-	-	1 Week
Spring Half Term	25 May 13	1 Jun 13	650£ 650	-	-	1 Week
Early Summer	1 Jun 13	29 Jun 13	550£ 550	-	-	1 Week
Peak Summer	29 Jun 13	7 Sep 13	750£ 750	-	-	1 Week
Early Autumn	7 Sep 13	26 Oct 13	500£ 500	-	-	1 Week
Autumn Half Term	26 Oct 13	2 Nov 13	600£ 600	-	-	1 Week
Early Winter	2 Nov 13	21 Dec 13	550£ 550	-	-	1 Week
Christmas	21 Dec 13	4 Jan 14	675£ 675	-	-	1 Week
Late Winter	4 Jan 14	22 Feb 14	450£ 450	-	-	1 Week
February Half Term	22 Feb 14	1 Mar 14	550£ 550	-	-	1 Week
Early Spring	1 Mar 14	5 Apr 14	450£ 450	-	-	1 Week
Easter Holidays	5 Apr 14	19 Apr 14	600£ 600	-	-	1 Week
Late Spring	19 Apr 14	24 May 14	550£ 550	-	-	1 Week
Spring Half Term	24 May 14	31 May 14	650£ 650	-	-	1 Week
Early Summer	31 May 14	28 Jun 14	550£ 550	-	-	1 Week
Peak Summer	28 Jun 14	30 Aug 14	800£ 800	-	-	1 Week
Early Autumn	30 Aug 14	18 Oct 14	500£ 500	-	-	1 Week
Autumn Half Term	18 Oct 14	25 Oct 14	600£ 600	-	-	1 Week
Early Winter	25 Oct 14	20 Dec 14	550£ 550	-	-	1 Week
Christmas / New Year	20 Dec 14	3 Jan 15	675£ 675	-	-	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.

The prices above are for the property per week and are payable in UK pounds. Payment can be made in Euros calculated at the current exchange rate. Bookings will be taken by telephone or email. Payment can be made by cheque, BACS (bank details provided on request) or Paypal.

The gite is also available for weekend bookings and mid-week stays (out of peak season), please enquire for separate prices.

A 30% deposit is required at the time of booking. The final balance is due 8 weeks prior to arrival, also payable with the balance is a £250 bond in respect of damages and breakages. Cancellations should be made in writing and if made more than 8 weeks prior to the due arrival date will forego the deposit only, those made less than 8 weeks prior to the due arrival date will forego the full amount unless we are able to re-let the accommodation.

The bond will be returned within 2 weeks if the property is left clean and tidy, and free of all damages.

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