Our Gite a 3 storey village property with thick stone walls and exposed Oak beams throughout; located in the charming village of Budelière in Creuse. Whilst totally renovated we have been anxious to respect the many original features and charm of the property. Conveniently located for many diverse activities, open countryside, walking, cycling & mountain biking close to the house, shops, all amenities 200 mts. Forest, fishing lake, nature reserve 1 km, Equestrian centre 5 km. Supermarket, Cinema, Casino, Thermal spa, Tennis, (8Km)Good transport links,inc SNCF Train(18km),Car not essential.
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Description
Discover the beautiful Limousin region of south west France, and the especially green and pleasant Creuse department (23) The least populated area of France, stay and relax in beautiful green & pleasant countryside. Surrounded by numerous lakes, rivers, large forests, & nature reserves. Our Gite is 8 km from Evaux les Bains and its famous Thermal spa and Casino & many other attractions. Conveniently located with good public transport links, including SNCF train station at Montluçon a modern city with all facilities and a medieval centre. If you are a wildlife and nature lover seeking unspoiled natural areas, to see many birds, animals, or other flora & fauna, (some of which may be considered unusual or rare in other places). Or you enjoy fishing, walking or cycling without the usual crowds, or want to play golf on the 10 courses in the Limousin or simply to see historic buildings, enjoy the culture, food and history of real France; this may be just the place for you.
Located in the charming village of Budelière in Creuse, with shops, restaurant, bakery and bus, just 2 min walk. Our Gite is a three-storey village property built with thick stone walls and exposed Oak beams throughout; whilst being totally renovated we have been anxious to respect the many original features and charm of the property. On the ground floor are all the following, open plan kitchen, with TV, wood stove, seating plus double bed settee, separate dinning room with large table and six chairs; laundry room. Also on the ground floor is the bathroom and separate lavatory. On the first floor is access to the external balcony with table, two chairs and south facing aspect. The two double bedrooms each with built in clothes hanging space, shelving, dressing table and mirror are also on the first floor. The top floor attic with double bed is available but has some access and usage restrictions, please contact us for details. The separate garden (50 m) has BBQ and table and chairs.
Local attractions & Amenities Our holiday Gite conveniently located for many diverse activities, Open countryside, walking, cycling & mountain biking close to the house, fishing lake, nature reserve 1 km, Equestrian centre 5 km, Bois De lassoux, a large expanse of forestry with many paths & free activities is easily accessible by foot. The magnificent suspension bridge and lake only a few minutes away. Surrounding delightful small towns and villages established in mediaeval times, with beautiful Chateaus and historic buildings from that period. Evaux les Bains 8 km, larger Supermarket, petrol station, dispensing chemist, Casino, Cinema, Tennis, public swimming baths, Thermal spa (resort & treatments). Tourist information offices Evaux Les Bains & Chambon-sur-Voueize. To the west, Guret regional capital of the Creuse; accessible by excellent “no toll” motorway. Close to Guret is the Parc Animalier des Monts de Gurét (Wildlife Park) where it is possible to observe animals including wolves in their natural habitat.
More about the area, the Creuse, Limousin The name Creuse refers to the French word for crease. Describing the effect the many river valleys have had upon the landscape, with many hills, deep cut river valleys, & lakes. Creuse is green & pleasant, with abundant wildlife attributable to less intensive farming, no large industry, few large towns and extensive areas of ancient forestry, predominantly oak & other native hard woods. The flora and fauna surprise many visitors, species of birds and animals rarely sighted elsewhere are almost common place. Large flocks of migrating birds can be seen and heard in the sky above the Creuse, going in one direction in the spring and reversing the process with the onset of winter. The area and geography is compared to Canada or referred to as the French Lake district. Many of the numerous rivers and lakes in the area are famous for the fishing they offer. In addition to abundant natural lakes throughout the region there are many Etang man made lakes used as nature reserves or fishing lakes.
Summery
Our Gite offers an authentic rustic appearance with all modern convenience, including new electrical installation, energy efficient heating, full house insulation, all new appliances, mattress and supports. The two main bedrooms are the Blue bedroom, Plum bedroom. Both bedrooms have double beds and large built in dressing tables with mirror and clothes hanging areas, plus a bed side table, a dressing table stool are provided in each room. The Attic also has a double bed, bedside table and chair, as well as an opening Velux window, for natural light and ventilation. The window is fitted with a retractable sun blackout blind, the room also has electric heating. Access to this area is by folding loft access steps, from the Plum bedroom, therefore is only suitable for fit able bodied people. The attic is primarily intended for use as a temporary bedroom or for large parties when additional space is required. The kitchen has a double sofa bed for additional sleeping. The bathroom is on the ground floor, this has an original cast iron “bain de siyge” or hip bath with shower above, plus bathroom sink, with shaver light, shaver point, and mirror, plus a heated towel-rail. The WC is adjacent but separate. One reason for this location was good transport links, it’s not essential to have a car we understand not everyone can drive, or you may simply not wish to use a car for every little thing during your stay in this delightful area. Throughout the year there are regular markets, street fairs, activities and festivals for music, food, art, wine, historic cars, cycling, motorcycling and sporting events. Neighbouring department Pay du Dome has fabulous mountain scenery, long extinct volcanoes, easy reached, offering excellent walking, mountaineering and in winter down hill & cross-country skiing plus winter sports.
Conditions:
• At the time of booking a deposit at 25% of seasonal rate is to be paid. The final balance including refundable security deposit to be paid 6 weeks before your arrival.
• In addition to the weekly rental, we require a refundable security deposit of £ 130 or € 150 to cover accidental breakage and/or excessive use of electricity or gas (see NB below), the deposit will be returned within 7 days from the date of leaving.
• Included in the seasonal rate is a welcome pack, all water and normal gas and electricity usage, plus all bed linen and towels. Bed linen and towels are ordinarily changed once a week, an additional change of linen and towels can be provided at a small extra cost if requested.
• Suitable firewood if required, is provided for the kitchen wood stove and is charged at a cost of £ 15 or € 17 per pannier, equivalent to “¼ de stére”.
• Within the dinning room a small selection of different types of wine are provided for guest consumption, however no direct charge is made for this wine, and it is NOT part of the welcome pack. It is provided on an “at trust basis” i.e. if any bottles are consumed by guests please replace with the same or equivalent item for subsequent guest’s enjoyment. We also provide a wine comments book, so if you find a wine you particularly enjoyed you can leave your “tasting notes” as well as a bottle for other subsequent guests.
NB:
• During renovation of this property to ensure the comfort of our guests & the energy efficiency of the property, the Gite has been very well insulated, & fitted with modern, energy efficient heating we are therefore confident as to the average and normal energy usage of the house. We therefore reserve the right to apply an additional charge of £ 22.50 or € 25 per week in the event of exceptional weather conditions, or an obvious and excessive use of energy.
** Periods of less than one week:-
• 2 nights are charged at 50% of the above weekly seasonal rental rates.
• 3 nights are charged at 66% of the above weekly seasonal rental rates.
• 4 nights are charged at 75% of the above weekly seasonal rental rates.
• 5 nights or more are charged at the above seasonal weekly rate.
Payments can be made in £ GBP or € Euro, by bank transfer, cash or PayPal. Please contact us for confirmation of rates.
For any group of more than 6 adults, please contact us to discuss your requirements, as additional access conditions must be considered.
• Prices may be subject to change at the advertiser\'s discretion
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