St Mathieu holiday gite accommodation with walking, balcony/terrace, rural retreat, TV, DVD

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L'Hirondelle (gite)

Home description

We look forward to welcoming you to L'Hirondelle (The Swallow), a charming 19th century, beautifully converted 4-bedroomed luxury self-contained Gîte. A private entrance leads to your own secluded garden and terrace, overlooking a wooded river valley. The views over the surrounding countryside from the front of the barn are fabulous in all seasons of the year; with rolling hills, fields, and woodland.

Located in the heart of 'Le Parc Naturel Régional Périgord-Limousin', L'Hirondelle is ideally situated to explore the varied and beautiful attractions of the Haute-Vienne, Dordogne and Charente departments.

Set in the rolling Limousin countryside overlooking a wooded river valley, only 2 kms from the pretty market town of St Mathieu, which provides full amenities including a petrol station, bank, post office, 2 bakers, newsagents and a supermarket.

L'Hirondelle Gite	One of the luxury en-suite bedrooms
One of the luxury en-suite bedrooms	L'Hirondelle Gite

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The Limousin / Auvergne / Haute-Vienne region

Situated right in the corner of the Haute Vienne region of the Limousin, 5 minutes from the Charente and Dordogne departments, we are ideally situated to explore the sights and sounds of all 3 areas.

St Mathieu area

Discover the magnificent Châteaux on the Richard the Lionheart route. There are 16 in total from the magical castle at Montbrun, to the majestic hilltop chateau at Rochechouart. Limoges, the porcelain capital of France, is only 45 minutes away.

The beautiful cities of Périgueux and Angoulême are also under an hour away. A special mention must go to Brantôme, 40 minutes south, known as the Venice of the Périgord. Surrounded on all sides by water with a magnificent centrepiece abbey overlooking the weir on the river Dronne.

Unlock the sights, sounds and tastes of the local markets with the largest weekly regional market at Piégut, only 15 minutes away by car.

For the more energetic we can guide you to the many activities available in the area such as Horse riding, fishing, cycling, Kart Racing, swimming, golf and sailing. For walkers you are in the midst of a great many 'Randonnées' (marked walks). Two of these pass within 400 metres of L'Hirondelle, not for the faint hearted is the black walk, marked out over 45 kms.

The village of St Mathieu is also home to a picturesque leisure lake, which provides a sandy beach with supervised swimming, fishing, sailing and pedalo hire. A restaurant / bar are also open here throughout the day in summer.

St Mathieu also plays host to lively evening markets throughout the summer where you can purchase local produce, which is then cooked for you on a communal barbecue. Drinks and entertainment are also available to ensure a fantastic al-fresco experience.

However you may simply wish to unwind in our tranquil garden. A picnic table and sun loungers set amongst the shade of our trees are the perfect place to enjoy a cool drink on a hot summers day.

How to get there

Limoges airport - 40 mins drive, Ryanair, Easyjet
Angouleme airport - 40 mins drive, Ryanair
approx 7 - 8 hours drive from northern ports of France

Activities near St Mathieu

Facilities

Further details indoors:
Ground floor cloakroom. Large open plan living and dining area with exposed beams. In one corner there is a well-appointed kitchen which looks out over the garden and fields. A galleried staircase leads onto the first floor where four beautifully furnished bedrooms are situated, all with en-suite facilities. There are two double rooms and two twin rooms.

L'Hirondelle Gîte also benefits from full central heating for the cooler months.

Your hosts are in the same hamlet and on hand to offer advice or help with planning each day to make the most of your precious holiday.

Towels and bed-linen are included and beach towels are available at a small charge. A washing machine is also available for use in the host's utility room.

For the comfort of all, L'Hirondelle operates a no smoking policy within the Gîte.

Rental rates

Period	From	To	Weekly	Nightly rate		Minimum  stay
				Weekday	Weekend
Low season	4 Oct 08	20 Dec 08	450£ 391	0-	0-	Flexible
Christmas	20 Dec 08	3 Jan 09	650£ 565	0-	0-	Flexible
Low season	3 Jan 09	4 Apr 09	450£ 391	0-	0-	Flexible
Easter	4 Apr 09	18 Apr 09	650£ 565	0-	0-	Flexible
Mid season	18 Apr 09	27 Jun 09	650£ 565	0-	0-	Flexible
High Season	27 Jun 09	5 Sep 09	800£ 696	0-	0-	1 Week
Mid season	5 Sep 09	3 Oct 09	650£ 565	0-	0-	Flexible
Low season	3 Oct 09	19 Dec 09	450£ 391	0-	0-	Flexible
Christmas/New Year	19 Dec 09	9 Jan 10	650£ 565	0-	0-	Flexible

NB: Prices may be subject to change at the owner's discretion.

Bedlinen and towels provided free of charge.

Guestbook

'Great place and lovely people. Placed right in the charming and calm 'campagne française' '
'Lovely people, beautiful house, very comfortable and welcoming - another lovely time was had by all'

Availability

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Contact owner

To contact this owner please visit: http://www.holidaylettings.co.uk/46787

Contact details for home 46787 Please mention Holiday Lettings
Name:	Gail Goodey
Tel:	+44 (0)1296 432572
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