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Watermill |3 bedrooms |Sleeps 15

St Leonard de Noblat in Limousin/Auvergne

from £45 / night

£309–£808 / weekBookable online

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7 nights minimum stay

Changeover Saturday

4.5 out of 5

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Key info  Beach or lakeside relaxation, balcony/terrace, car advised, private garden, no pets allowed

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About the home

The Mill is the last of 16 watermills on the River Combade, a top category trout river, situated just above its confluence with the River Vienne, accessed by a 200m driveway lined with acacia, lime and cherry trees. A secluded location which cannot be overlooked in summer, including orchard, woodland and meadows, usually home to 3 rare breed donkeys. There are terraces facing south,east and west offering sun or shade at all times of day. The accommodation is arranged on 2 floors for up to 7 people with a further split level bedroom for larger groups. Without leaving your holiday home, you can explore the surrounding 3 hectares, cool down in the river, commune with the donkeys, observe the buzzards, nuthatches and woodpeckers, or simply relax and listen to the gurgling of the millstream. Surrounded by beautiful countryside with deep gorges and lakes. The pretty medieval towns of St Leonard de Noblat and Eymoutiers with restaurants, markets and traditional festivals are close by.

Facilities

Further details indoors:
Day room:- corner kitchen, door to fishpond, dining area, door to meadow terrace. Corner fireplace with media area adjacent comprising TV / video / DVD / Ipod dock / CDplayer / HiFi / battery charger. 3 sofas seating 9 one of which is a double sofa bed.
River room overlooking millstream and river with entrance door,old mill workings, dining area for 6 people, double doors to river terrace & barbecue, wood burning stove with 2 settees and 2 armchairs seating 9 people. Stairs to bedrooms, door to day room.
Bedroom 1: double bed and en-suite, views over the millstream & river.
Bedroom 2: double water bed and single bed, views over the river.
Bedroom 3: 3 single beds (waterbed), double sofa bed and en-suite, views to the river and orchard.
En-suite to bedroom 1 with shower, WC and handbasin.
Communal bathroom adjacent bedroom 2 with shower, WC & handbasin.
En-suite to bedroom 3 with shower, WC & handbasin.

Further details outdoors:
3 Hectares of woodland, meadows and river frontage. There are formal lawns between the mill and the river, steps down to the river and terraces facing East with fishpond, South with views over the millstream and meadows and West with barbecue and views over the river. Plenty of chairs and tables are available for outdoor eating.We have renovated the mill ourselves to retain as many original features whilst providing up to date facilities, combining history with convenience.
Given sufficient food and wine which are readily available from the local market towns, you could spend your entire holiday without leaving the premises. Alternatively, it makes a great base for indulging a wide range of sporting activities or cultural expeditions in the three departments which make up the ' Limousin' area
The property is the ultimate for tranquility and the night sky is as clear as you can find in Europe.
The place is a naturalist's (or naturist's!) dream overlooked only by Kite's, Buzzards, donkeys and a wide range of smaller birds; listen out for the unmistakable sound of migrating cranes in Spring and Autumn.

Conditions

Return of booking form + 25% deposit if more than 2 months to start date. Payment of balance due 2 months before start date. Return of booking form + full payment if less than 2 months to start date. Security deposit of £200 payable in cash on arrival, this will be returned on completion less any deductions for breakages and fuel consumption.

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Mill with River room terrace visible

 

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Old cart route down to the mill

 

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Mill from above the fruit garden

 

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Mill with bridge over the millstream in foreground

The Limousin / Auvergne / Haute-Vienne region

The limousin area offers numerous contrasts, from the rolling contours and city amenities offered by the regional capital Limoges to the mountainous terrain of the Auvergne with several ski resorts with the regional park the ' Plateau de Millevache with Lake Vassiviere in between.
Attractions as diverse as the tapestry town of Aubusson, the cave paintings of Lascaux , the equestrian centre at Pompadour and the martyr village of Oradour are but a few of those possible on a days outing from the mill.

The St Leonard de Noblat area

Set in France's “Lake District”, the mill is surrounded by beautiful countryside with deep gorges and many lakes. The pretty medieval towns of St Leonard de Noblat and Eymoutiers with restaurants, markets and traditional festivals are just 10 minutes drive away and Limoges, the regional capital is easily accessible (30 mins).

Close by you will find:
Numerous 'vide grenier' ( antiques / car boot ) sales
Swimming and sandy beaches at nearby lakes
Canoeing and sailing
Open air and indoor swimming pools with sauna and jacuzzi
Excellent walking and off-road cycling
Tennis (free of charge)
Golf
Horse-riding
Porcelain factories and shops

How to get there

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8hrs by car from the channel ports, there is a scenic route with few tolls available on request.
By train to Limoges station, an impressive building with excellent Restaurant, then by branch line 20 minutes to the local train halt at St Denis-des-Murs, then 10 minutes on foot to the mill.
Ryanair fly to Limoges from Edinburgh, Liverpool, East Midlands, Bristol & Stansted depending on season
Flybe fly to Limoges from Southampton
Other airports within striking distance of the mill are at Brive - La Roche and Bergerac.

Activities near St Leonard de Noblat

Reviews

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18 Jul 2012

“Lovely quiet setting” The mill is very spacious and well equipped and in a lovely setting.

07 Jul 2012

“Beautiful Location” Great place to stay, in really peaceful and lovely surroundings. The only drawback was the lack of wardrobe space in the bedrooms.

25 Apr 2012

“Relaxing and Peaceful Location” The mill has a lovely location and surroundings, set in pleasant countryside. Plenty of living space and cosy with the wood burners. Owners helpful and easily contactable. Good value for money.

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Rental prices

Prices for group size 2
Period	From	To	Weekly	Nightly rate		Minimum  stay
				Weekday	Weekend
Spring Weeks	4 May 13	29 Jun 13	310£ 310	-	-	1 Week
Summer Weeks	29 Jun 13	31 Aug 13	468£ 468	-	-	1 Week
Autumn weeks	31 Aug 13	5 Oct 13	310£ 310	-	-	1 Week

Prices for group size 4
Period	From	To	Weekly	Nightly rate		Minimum  stay
				Weekday	Weekend
Spring Weeks	4 May 13	29 Jun 13	363£ 363	-	-	1 Week
Summer Weeks	29 Jun 13	31 Aug 13	520£ 520	-	-	1 Week
Autumn weeks	31 Aug 13	5 Oct 13	363£ 363	-	-	1 Week

Prices for group size 15
Period	From	To	Weekly	Nightly rate		Minimum  stay
				Weekday	Weekend
Spring Weeks	4 May 13	29 Jun 13	651£ 651	-	-	1 Week
Summer Weeks	29 Jun 13	31 Aug 13	809£ 809	-	-	1 Week
Autumn weeks	31 Aug 13	5 Oct 13	651£ 651	-	-	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 price is calculated from a base of 2 persons, the maximum capacity is 15 persons.

For Spring / Autumn weeks :To the base price of £250 add £25 per additional person (15 persons £620).

For Summer Weeks weeks :To the base price of £400 add £25 per additional person (15 persons £770).

Preferred payment method is by Internet bank transfer or bank counter credit which incur no charges.

Availability

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Availability notes:

The months of October to May excepting the Christmas period.