Situated in small hamlet near a 13th century church and overlooking the river, the River House Limousin is the perfect location to recharge the batteries and explore this beautiful part of France, which offers an array of activities and attractions.
The River House Limousin has been totally refurbished throughout, but still retains its old charm and features including beamed ceilings and original stonework.
The house was orginally built into the ancient rockface, which also provides a stunning backdrop for the garden - reached from the first level.
The River House Limousin has all the modern facilities you need including wifi, bluetooth speaker and TV/DVD.
The front bed room is tastefully decorated and furnished, comes with a kingsize bed, hairdryer, and unspoilt views of the river.
The rear bedroom, which is bright and airy, is set up as a twin room. It can be made into a double bed - but please request when booking.
There is also a cosy snug on the upstairs level, which has an armchair and chaise longue to chill out anytime of the year.
The kitchen includes washing machine, dishwasher, hob and oven, coffee machine, toaster, integrated fridge and freezer and all the equipment needed for self-catering.
The living space, which has the former fireplace as a central feature, has a dining table, a comfortable sofa and Poang-style chair as well as TV/DVD. A selection of DVDs and games are also available for guests. The room also has excellent views of the river.
Externally, make the most of the location on the terrace. Reclining chairs and sunloungers are provided. There is also a large dining table and chairs to eat al fresco, while a BBQ and free charcoal is also provided.
If you want to bring bikes there is external storage space, or you can hire them (ask us for details).
Parking is available outside the house for a maximum of two vehicles.
** Due to the design and location of the house and the rocky rear terrrain, we advise that the gite is suitable for children aged four and above.
***Unfortunately, the River House is unsuitable for persons who have mobility difficulties due to stairs and the rocky terrain.
*** Please be aware there are low beams in the upstairs rooms.
***All towels and bed linen is provided.
The area
The beautiful Haute Vienne has no shortage of places to visit or things to do.
For the more active, it is ideal for cycling, walking, horse riding and water sports with lots of places to enjoy the French countryside. Lac St Pardoux (30 mins drive) is a popular destination for families. It has an indoor and outdoor swimming pools (including slides), lake swimming, water sports, trails and a tree-climbing centre.
The nearest main town is Bellac, which is just 10 minute drive and has restaurants (including a wonderful creperie), supermarkets and a good array of shops to pick up any essentials, a cinema and an outdoor swimming pool with slides, which is open from early July to late September.
Nearby Le Dorat, is the place to go to sample one of the best night markets in the region during the summer. It also has a horse racing course, which has three meetings during the summer - mid June, July 14 and August 15.
The area is steeped in history with an array of chateaux and picturesque medieval villages to discover, while there is no shortage of festivals to go to - including the Confolens Dance and Music festival in August.
The gite is ideally located to visit Oradour-sur-Glane's World War Two martyr village, the Monts of Blond, as well as Mortmart - a Plus Beau Village - and the quaint Montrol Senard.
Further afield, the historic city of Limoges is 45 minutes away which has an abundance of shops, excellent museums, children's attractions and restaurants for all tastes and pockets, while Poitiers and the Futuroscope theme park is approximately one hour away.
See the 2020 Tour de France. Stage 11 ends in Poitiers (1 hour away). Stage 12 starts at Chauvigny (45 mins away) and passes through the area including Le Dorat (10 minutes drive from the gite).
For motorsport fans the gite is only 30 minutes from the Val de Vienne circuit which hosts events throughout the year.
The gite is 45 minutes from Limoges airport; 1 hour from Poitiers airport.
It is about a 5 hour drive from the ports of Le Havre & Dieppe and 6 and half hours from Calais.
***The property will be cleaned in adherance with the measures for Covid-19***
