Long term lets (over 1 month) Short-breaks (4 days or less)
Changeover day:
Flexible
Access:
Car essential
Notes:
Sorry - no pets allowed Not suitable for children under 5 Not suitable for elderly or infirm No smoking at this property Self-catering
Home description
Located on the edge of the Massif Central mid France in the last remaining unspoilt area of France, the old farmhouse, La Belle Place has been converted into a tastefully decorated self catering gites offering high quality accommodation for holiday visitors.
The farmhouse is just 10 minutes drive from Lake Vassiviere, one of Limousin’s major holiday venues, considered the largest area of inland water in France. The lake and surrounding area is an ideal location for walkers, cyclists and horse riders wishing to explore the 300km of footpaths and bridleways. Six beaches provide safe facilities for children and bathers, whilst water sports enthusiasts can indulge in sailing, windsurfing, motor-boat racing and water skiing. Ideal for fishermen, the lake is stocked with pike, sander, roach, carp and tench, that can be fished all year round. What’s more, many of the surrounding rivers and streams are stocked with trout.
La Belle Place
La Belle Place from the top garden
The apartment
The lounge / dining area
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The Limousin / Auvergne / Haute-Vienne region
Made up of three departments, the Haute-Vienne, Creuse and the Correze and to the west of the Massif Centrale the Limousin takes its name from a Celtic tribe called the Lemouices, which occupied the area at the time of the Gauls.
Archeological sites indicate the man first settled in the region from 150,000BC at Chalucet in the Haute Vienne and at Crozant in the Creuse. Remains from later fortifications (from 450BC to the Roman Conquest can be found at Puy du Tour near Argentat (Correze), Puy de Gaudy near Gueret (Creuse) and Villejoubert near Saint-Leonard (Haute Vienne).
The Limousin's capital city is Limoges, which arose from a Roman settlement at the crossing of the Bordeaux & Lyon roads. Originally called Augustoritum, after the emperor Augustus, the area's early riches came from both tin and lead. Over the centuries and until recently, Gold, Copper, Quartz and Uranium have all been mined. The most important discovery, though, was that of kaolin - a fine and malleable white clay, discovered in the eighteenth Century and used to make the world renowned Limoges porcelain.
The Limousin has always been a sparsely populated area and during the French revolution was one of the poorest provinces in France. Because of its many hills and valleys communication was made difficult until the arrival of the railway in the 1850s started the Limousin's own economic revolution.
The Limousin has seen much change over the last 100 years, it's people suffered terrible loss in both World wars. It was the main activity point of the French resistance in WW11 and paid a heavy toll in loss of life, culminating in the massacre of the entire population of Oradour-sur-Glane in 1944. You can still visit the village, which has been turned into a national memorial.
Peyrat le Chateau area
The area surrounding La Belle Place is just a haven, peaceful countryside; two minutes drive from the picturesque town of Peyrat le Chateau. Step-back in time and discover the full potential of this historic town where you can enjoy an exceptionally relaxed lifestyle.
Peyrat le Chateau is approximately 1300 feet above sea level and surrounded by forests of pine and chestnut. The town boasts a truly magnificent lake of around 7.5 hectares where you can go fishing for pike, carp and trout or, just sit on the banks or, it’s small beach and just relax. The lake was originally dug in the 15th Century to provide water that was used in the preparation of hemp and also for extinguishing local forest fires.
It’s certainly worth visiting the Museum of Resistance where the very first fighting brigade was formed during the 2nd World War, under the leadership of Colonel George Guingouin.
How to get there
Cheap flights are available from www.ryanair.com and www.flybe.com
From Limoges - Exit A20 motorway at junction 35 and follow the Feytiat, D979 to Eymoutier (44 km). In Eymoutier turn left onto the the D940 heading North for Peyrat le Chateau and Bourganeuf. From Eymoutier to Peyrat le Chateau is approximately 10 km. La Belle Place is just 2 km south of Peyrat le Chateau on the D940.
Nearest Travel Links
Airport:
Limoges: 44 km
Railway:
Eymoutiers: 8 km
Ferry:
Boulougne: 650 km
Activities near Peyrat le Chateau
Sports: Watersports Horse Riding Fishing
Great for: Walking holidays Rural / countryside retreats Beach or lakeside relaxation Cycling holidays
Double beds (2), Cots (1), Dining seating for 5, Lounge seating for 5, Sleeps maximum of 5
Other:
Linen and towels provided. Highchair available.
Outdoors:
Balcony / Terrace, Private garden, BBQ, Bicycles available
Access:
Parking space
Further details indoors: The gite provides two large attractively furnished bedrooms each with a double bed. Also, there's a single fold away bed provided for an additional guest. The lounge has plenty of comfortable seating for watching Sky satellite broadcasts on TV, listening to music from the quality stereo system, or perhaps reading, playing games or just talking with friends or family. There's also a dining area in the lounge suitable for seating five persons and a first floor balcony for enjoying the warm night air. The kitchenette has a fridge freezer, two ring cooker and grill, microwave, electric kettle and toaster, in fact everything you would expect to have in a fully equipped kitchen. Downstairs there's a laundry room with washing machine, tumble dryer and full ironing facilities. The small bathroom has shower, handbasin and WC. All bed linen is included and towels are provided and changed each week.
Further details outdoors: The gite's attractive private garden has a large covered gazebo and alongside a separate decked area for the gas operated BBQ. There's plenty of comfortable seating and table for dining al fresco.
During the day just sit and relax in the idillic surroundings. Watch the birds of prey flying overhead as well as the many smaller birds that enjoy the using the feeders in the garden, or just be captivated by the numerous varieties of butterflies in the Buddlia tree. With a glass of wine in the hand enjoy the long, warm and peaceful summer evenings and soak up the unforgetable atmosphere of this truly unspoilt part of France
Further details
La Belle Place is just 10 minutes drive from Lake Vassiviere, one of Limousin’s major holiday venues, considered the largest area of inland water in France. The lake and surrounding area is an ideal location for walkers, cyclists and horse riders wishing to explore the 300km of footpaths and bridleways. Six beaches provide safe facilities for children and bathers, whilst water sports enthusiasts can indulge in sailing, windsurfing, motor-boat racing and water skiing. Ideal for fishermen, the lake is stocked with pike, sander, roach, carp and tench, that can be fished all year round with a local permit. What’s more, many of the surrounding rivers and streams are stocked with trout.
Conditions
A 50% deposit is requested upon booking and the balance paid 6 weeks prior to the arrival date. Bookings made in less than 6 weeks to the start of the holiday must be paid in full. A £25.00 per week supplementary charge will be required in advance for electricity usage. The meter is read on arrival of your holiday and on your departure. A refund will be given for any balance between the supplementary charge and the electricity used during the guests holiday stay. All booking and supplement payments accepted by British Sterling cheques only. Sorry, credit cards are not accepted.
Rental rates
Rental prices originally quoted in: British £
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Nightly rate
Minimum stay
Weekday
Weekend
High season
29 Mar 08
27 Sep 08
325£ 325
6060
7070
3 Nights
Late season
27 Sep 08
30 Nov 08
295£ 295
5050
6060
3 Nights
mid season
30 Nov 08
21 Dec 08
295£ 295
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0-
1 Week
Christmas/New Year
21 Dec 08
5 Jan 09
450£ 450
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1 Week
low season
5 Jan 09
15 Mar 09
295£ 295
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1 Week
2009 high season
15 Mar 09
20 Sep 09
325£ 325
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1 Week
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The owner's weekend rates apply to: Friday, Saturday and Sunday nights
NB: Prices may be subject to change at the owner's discretion. £25.00 per week supplementary electricity charge. Part refundable for energy not used. Payment by UK cheque. Sorry no credit card payments.
Availability notes
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