St Germain les Belles holiday home rental with walking, beach/lake nearby, log fire, disabled access, balcony/terrace, rural retreat, TV

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Vacances Vertes les Belles (house)

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This unique self-catering holiday house is situated in the rural, Limousin region of central France - 'the land of a thousand lakes'.

The house has been entirely renovated and furnished to a high standard and we think that it has something really special to offer our guests. You'll love the contemporary, uncluttered feel of the interior, which is tastefully furnished to a high standard, with many original features and wood flooring throughout.

Guests can choose from 6 lovely bedrooms, 5 of which have private shower / bathrooms. Furthermore, one of the ground-floor bedrooms / bathroom is accessible to wheelchair users. There is also a large private garden and dining terrace (complete with patio furniture and dining table), with views out onto open countryside and buttercup meadows.

Village rental, with large, private garden and gorgeous countryside views	We are close to Europe's largest man-made lake, Lake Vassiviere
Choose from 6 spacious bedrooms - 5 have en suite bathrooms!	The attractive dining terrace and large, private garden

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The Limousin / Auvergne / Haute-Vienne region

Limousin has been called the 'French Lake District' and will offer you some of the most unspoilt, natural landscapes in France. You are never far from a lake or meandering country walks across rolling hills and forests – come and experience a slower pace of life and true, rural French culture.

We are surrounded by swimming lakes, beaches and outdoor swimming pools. The beautiful Lake Vassiviere, Europe's largest man-made lake, is only 45 minutes away and is also the site of the national contemporary art gallery. Please ask us for details of some of the best lakes or outdoor pools to visit, especially for those with young children.

Bird-watchers and wildlife enthusiasts will not be disappointed – hoopoes, eagles, buzzards, wild boar, martens, red squirrels are all common here. Please contact us at any time for an up-to-date list of bird sightings.

For the outdoor enthusiast and those of you who enjoy countryside rambling, there are numerous activities in the surrounding region. We can tell you all about our favourite walks, beauty spots and places to watch birds. If you enjoy cycling holidays, bicycle hire is available within the village and there are many local routes through quiet country villages.

The abundance of lakes and rivers within Limousin also means that including the fantastic canoeing and sailing locations, it is also a great location for a fishing holiday in France.

We are also only 30 mins away from the attractive city of Limoges - famous for its porcelain and old quarter. Discover the abundance of interesting boutiques, medieval churches, restaurants and antique markets. The other historic towns and villages in our area are also well worth a visit, including Segur le Château, one of the most beautiful villages in France; Uzerche on the stunning Vézère River; Pompadour (La Cité du Cheval) and its frequent equestrian events and château…

St Germain les Belles area

Discover the ‘real’ France..

St Germain les Belles is a perfect example of a fine Limousin village - peaceful, attractive and nestling in beautiful countryside. It also boasts many attractions:
· Tranquil village lake, sandy beach and children's play area, with supervised swimming and pedalo hire throughout the summer. The bar / restaurant is open to the public in the summer and has some fantastic themed nights with live music.
· Bar-restaurants and several shops selling delicious local produce.
· Typically French, winding, narrow streets and historic buildings, including the beautiful 14th century medieval village church.
· Festivals, markets, dances, cinema showings, children's activities...
· The village also boasts a bank, a railway service to Limoges, an estate agent, a petrol station, a pharmacy and 2 recycling points.

How to get there

35 km south of the 'capital' of the Haute-Vienne - Limoges - the village of St Germain Les Belles is conveniently located just 10 minutes drive from the A20 (junction 42), the main route from Paris to the south of France.

Our nearest airports are Limoges (40 minutes) and Bergerac (2 hours) and both are accessible through Flybe and Ryanair (flying from numerous UK airports).

Please contact if you would like us to pick you up from the airport. We can also recommend Hertz Car Hire at Limoges airport - the office is located in the small building opposite the terminal and their representative speaks English.

Activities near St Germain les Belles

Facilities

Further details indoors:
Why our house is special…

• Certain items of furniture have been hand-crafted by a local business, using sustainable wood sourced
from their own forest.
• We also only use (and provide) environmentally-friendly cleaning products.
• All linen, towels, electricity, wood for the stove and heating are included in the price of the rental.
• We offer a free cleaning / linen change service for holiday lettings of over one week.
• Every room has central heating and double-glazing, making this a fantastic holiday destination in winter
too!
• Child-friendly holiday accommodation – we can provide useful items that will help you to enjoy your stay
e.g. cots, toys, baby bath, stair gate, high chair... Just make sure you ask when booking.
• Depending on the season, we enjoy providing free vegetables and free-range eggs from our own small-
holding, just up the road!
• We also host Organic Gardening Residential Courses at certain times of the year.
• We can arrange tasty home-cooked meals to be delivered right to your doorstep!

Choose from 6 bedrooms…

• Every bedroom has 2 single beds (which can also be made up as 'doubles' to suit your requirements),
making the room layout very convenient when planning a trip with a large group of friends.
• Beds can also be added or taken away from the rooms, should one guest require a single room - just
enquire on booking.
• Five of the bedrooms have private en suites (one with bath) and heated towel rails.
• Please ask if you have any questions about the ground-floor ‘wheelchair accessible’ bedroom and
bathroom.
• Just across the hall is 'bedroom number 6' - if guests do not need this during their stay and are visiting
with children, we can transform it into a playroom with toys, books, child’s beds (should they be needed)
and extra seating.

The Lounge

• Our cosy lounge is situated right next to the kitchen and guests love the ‘communal feel’ that this creates.
There is satellite television, a DVD player, films for you to enjoy, books for your to curl up with and games
for all the family. There are also 2 sofa-beds, should you need extra sleeping space during your holiday.
• There is also a wood-burning stove, which really adds to the cosy feel of this room.
• Wheelchair users can access the garden / terrace through the patio doors (with lovely views!) and access
ramp.

The Kitchen

• The large kitchen is very well-equipped. You will find a dishwasher, microwave, fridge/freezer, big gas
oven, kettle and toaster. There are also loads of crockery, cutlery, glasses, mugs, coffee cups, cooking
pans and other useful items at your disposal.
• At the centre of the room is the huge kitchen table, with seating for up to 14 people. The numerous
restaurants within the locality are a useful option but our kitchen really is the perfect place for groups who
plan on cooking and eating in.

Further details outdoors:
• Although the house is in the heart of the village, you will have the best of both worlds, as once you step out
of the back door, the peaceful views of open countryside really make you feel like you are in a more remote
spot.
• The attractive terrace (with barbecue) is a wonderful location for a relaxing drink or meal on a warm
summer's evening. There are reclining seats, a large dining table / benches and parasol if you need some
more shade.
• The terrace is entirely accessible for wheelchairs and we have created a paved access ramp from the
patio doors.
• The terrace leads out onto the large, private and family-friendly garden lawn, also a great spot for watching
wild birds.
• New for 2009! Small vegetable plot – encourage your group members to pick strawberries and to help
themselves to what’s in season!

Further details

We are flexible about arrival and departure days AND depending on the month, if you do not stay for a whole week, you do not pay for a whole week!

Also depending on the month, there is the possibility that individual rooms can be rented – please enquire for availability or have a look at our rental rates.

We ask for a 25% deposit to secure all bookings. We will then send out our booking form and ask for the balance to be completed 8 weeks prior to your holiday.

For further information about our residential environmental courses and full-board 'package' prices, please visit our website, a link "Visit Owners Website" is provided at the bottom of this page in the contact area.

Rental rates

Prices for group size 14
Period	From	To	Weekly	Nightly rate		Minimum  stay
				Weekday	Weekend
Low	4 Jan 09	1 May 09	1000£ 855	11598	550470	2 Nights
Mid	1 May 09	1 Jul 09	1100£ 940	140120	550470	2 Nights
High	1 Jul 09	23 Aug 09	1450£ 1,239	0-	0-	1 Week
Highish	23 Aug 09	1 Sep 09	1150£ 983	0-	0-	1 Week
Low	1 Sep 09	22 Dec 09	1000£ 855	11598	550470	2 Nights
Xmas / New Year	22 Dec 09	6 Jan 10	1450£ 1,239	0-	0-	1 Week
Low continued	6 Jan 10	1 May 10	1000£ 855	11598	550470	2 Nights
Mid	1 May 10	1 Jul 10	1100£ 940	140120	550470	2 Nights
High	1 Jul 10	1 Sep 10	1450£ 1,239	0-	0-	1 Week

Prices for group size 4
Period	From	To	Weekly	Nightly rate		Minimum  stay
				Weekday	Weekend
Low	8 Jan 09	1 May 09	450£ 385	120103	120103	1 Night
Mid	1 May 09	30 Jun 09	500£ 427	160137	160137	3 Nights
Low	1 Sep 09	21 Dec 09	450£ 385	120103	120103	1 Night
Low continued	6 Jan 10	1 May 10	450£ 385	120103	120103	1 Night

Prices for group size 2
Period	From	To	Weekly	Nightly rate		Minimum  stay
				Weekday	Weekend
Low	8 Jan 09	1 May 09	350£ 299	6051	6051	1 Night
Mid	1 May 09	30 Jun 09	350£ 299	6051	6051	3 Nights
Low continued	1 Sep 09	21 Dec 09	350£ 299	6051	6051	1 Night
Low continued	6 Jan 10	1 May 10	300£ 256	6051	6051	1 Night

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 whole house is available to rent throughout the year.

ALL PRICES INCLUDE HEATING / ELECTRICITY / BED LINEN / TOWELS

Outside High Season, you will NOT BE CHARGED for a whole week! The house is available to rent from 1-3 nights. We are also FLEXIBLE ABOUT ARRIVAL & DEPARTURE DATES, to help you to find the best flight / other travel deal.

Individual Room Rates...

Depending on the month, there is the possibility that individual rooms can be rented. Please enquire about availability and refer to the rental rates for '2 persons' for prices.

All rooms can sleep 2 people and a third bed can be added to 3 of the rooms (to make a family room) at no extra charge. The maximum adult capacity is 14 - this figure does not include infants and we are happy to add baby cots at no extra charge.

We ask for a 25% deposit for all bookings and that full payment is received 8 weeks prior to your departure date.

Special offers!

Any dates between 23-29 August, just €160 per night! Maximum 14 guests. Minimum stay 3 nights.

Book a 7-night break in September or October and get the 7th night for free! That's just €860 for a week's holiday, for up to 14 people.

Guestbook for Vacances Vertes les Belles

"What an amazing house, beautifully renovated and extremely comfortable. Thank you so much for a wonderful nights stay - food was delicious too! Hope to come back one day."

"It looks good on your website but even better in real life! Great job - we love it, it really is 'home from home'."

"We had a wonderful Christmas - great meals, great company! The house is wonderful and warm. We will definitely recommend it to all of our friends. We hope to be back very soon!"

“Thank you Anna, for your warm welcome and your willingness to do so much for us. It’s a beautiful house. We’ll be back.”

“We all had a wonderful time. Excellent accommodation and a very warm welcome.”

“We think the house is wonderful, very comfortable. We had a really good family reunion and were very comfortable.”

Availability

See below for next 9 months' availability - to see the next 24 months click here

Send Enquiry

To contact this advertiser please visit: http://www.holidaylettings.co.uk/34308

Contact details for home 34308 Please mention Holiday Lettings
Name:	Anna Chambers
Tel:	+33 (0)555 717403
Mobile:	+33 (0)665 471037
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Advertiser joined: Jul 2007 This Property added: Jul 2007