Sympathetically renovated, detached cottage at edge of hamlet, set in beautiful, wooded, gently rolling countryside. Local shops, several lakes for fishing, swimming and a wide range of other activities within a few minutes drive.

Accommodation. Pleasant living/dining area (feature fireplace with wood burning stove) and fully equipped kitchen area (including washing machine and microwave). Double bedroom. Bathroom and separate wc. Upstairs is a large twin bedded room with own seating area.

There are well tended gardens to the front of the cottage and a secluded orchard to the rear, with bbq and garden furniture for al fresco eating and relaxing.

Facilities

Property Type:	Gites Cottages
Nearest ferry port:	Caen/Ouistreham 480km
Nearest restaurant:	2km at Bussiere-Galant and several more within a 15km radius
Location and activities:	At the edge of the hamlet of Chateaurenon, near Bussiere-Galant and Chalus
Bedrooms:	One double and one twin
Bathrooms:	Bathroom with shower attachment and separate wc
Kitchen:	Well equipped kitchen area with gas cooker, washing machine, microwave, coffee-maker and toaster
Dining:	Dining area alongside kitchen
Living area:	Sofa and armchairs, with wood burning stove for those cooler evenings in spring and autumn
Entertainment on-site:	Books and games
Outside:	Well tended gardens, gas barbecue and garden furniture in orchard just behind the cottage
General:	A cot is available if required
Suitability:	Access to the twin bedroom upstairs is quite steep and not suitable for the elderly or very young children

Owners Recommendations

Eating Out

'Gastonomic Delights'
"For the gastronome, we have a Michelin-starred restaurant close by, and several excellent local eateries where a 5 course meal will cost you all of 10 Euros, and that includes wine."

Local Area and Activities

'Relax and Enjoy'
"For those who want to relax and enjoy the gentler pace of yesteryear, unwind from the stresses and strains of modern life, there are sunloungers in the orchard and a selection of books to read."

'Sightseeing'
"For the serious sightseer and historian, we are located on the route of Richard the Lionheart with its wonderful chateaux, and tourist attractions such as Rocamadour, the caves at Lascaux and Futuroscope are an easy day’s outing."

'Sports'
"For the sporting types, there are tennis, velo-rail, a treetop adventure course, fishing and swimming at the lake at nearby Bussière Galant and at several other lakes a short drive away, kayaking on the Vienne, mountain bike trails and nature walks all round the region."

Markets and Shopping

'Shopping'
"For the keen shopper, there is the wonderful porcelain and enamel of Limoges, the basketwork for which our region is famous, and the many village markets held all year round."

'Wine-Tasting'
"For the wine enthusiast, we are not too far from several regions, notably Bordeaux, Bergerac and Cahors, where you can sample and stock up with quality wines at reasonable prices."

Rental Rates

Stone Cottage - Sleeps: 4, Bedrooms: 2

From £200 to £280 pw
April to October

Contact Details

To book this property use the contact details below quoting Holiday France Direct ref: UH000207.

Contact:	Jenny and Bruce Tombleson
Postal Address:	Chateaurenon Bussiere-Galant 87230 Chalus
Telephone:	(00 33) 5 55 78 83 95
Email:	Email the Owner »
Owner's website:	www.chateaurenon.com
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Listing last updated:	04 Sep 2008