Charming cottage overlooking its own vineyard.

THE HOUSE Maison Vignoble, overlooking its own beautiful vineyard and orchard retains all its original character in ancient oak and granite. Entering from the pretty garden there is a bright, comfortable living room with exposed stone walls and large beams - it offers plenty of room for relaxing around the cosy wood burning stove, plus dining area. The separate generous sized kitchen is well equipped with Fridge, Freezer, Electric Oven and Hob, Microwave, Kettle, Coffee Maker and Washing Machine. The second double bedroom is also located downstairs, as is the large shower room with toilet and wash basin. Upstairs, the master bedroom commands stunning views over the vineyard and has its own en suite bathroom with toilet, bath, shower and bidet. Quality bed linen and other extras are included to make your stay more comfortable, as is Broadband WiFi. Outside there is a colourful garden benefiting from the shade of an exotic Indian Bean tree with private terrace and BBQ for outdoor dining or relaxing, and in the large vineyard orchard there is also an additional seating area with Pergola where you can make the most of the peace and tranquility whilst watching the local bird life. Off-road parking is available for 2 cars. Previous guests have left these reviews about Maison Vignoble: ''The cottage catered for all our needs, bedrooms, bathrooms, kitchen had everything and the log burner was brilliant for the evening. If you want a virtually traffic free holiday in a most beautiful area of France, Maison Vignoble is perfect.'' - Dave and Sue, October 2018 ''We have just returned from a week in this delightful gite. It is very pretty with lovely gardens that are full of visiting birds. We spent many an hour sipping wine and watching their antics. The gite is situated in a peaceful setting with easy travel to many pretty and interesting towns and villages. Carrie was extremely accommodating with any requests we had and was always available at the end of the phone if needed. A wonderful week in France. Thanks Carrie.'' - Helene Blick, June 2018 ''Maison Vignoble is a lovely place to stay for a restful holiday. it is very attractive and comfortable with everything that you would need. The gardens are beautiful. It is nicely placed to visit other villages and places of interest and there is a very good restaurant just down the road. We enjoyed the large market at Piegut-Pluviers and visited the lake at St. Estephe. Our visit to the site of the WW2 massacre at Oradour sur Glane was very moving.Many thanks to Carrie for all her help.'' - The Listers, June 2018 ''We thoroughly enjoyed our very relaxing stay. Carrie was very welcoming and infromative. The completely independent Gite was comfortable, homely and well supplied with all the essentials. The surrounding countryside is beautiful and perfect walking terriain with the only distubance being the bird song. Highly recommended.'' Tom and Barbara, June 2017 SURROUNDINGS This cottage with traditional period features is situated in a pretty, peaceful and rural hamlet within the Parc Naturel Regional Perigord Limousin - it is incredibly quiet here. It is surrounded by beautiful woodland countryside yet is ideally situated for a variety of excursions such as the local swimming lakes, Piegut, Brantome, Oradour-sur-Glane and Rochechouart to name just a few... the perfect location for a relaxing holiday and those who enjoy nature. Within the Gite you will find a handbook detailing the vast array of places to visit, as well as a large selection of tourist leaflets and maps detailing the local walks. RESTAURANTS, FOOD & WINE The Perigord Limousin is famed and proud of its food history. Within walking distance (1.5km) the picturesque village of Saint-Barthélemy-de-Bussière boasts an excellent restaurant where one can dine on the terrace and enjoy panoramic views across the valley, and there are no shortage of other wonderful, reasonably priced restaurants to sample in the surrounding area. During the months of June to August the local towns of Champniers-Reilhac and Saint-Mathieu host alternate weekly night markets where you can purchase from local producers, have your food cooked, and enjoy live music. The nearest supermarkets are at Piégut and Saint Mathieu, with freshly baked bread and croissants available from the local artisan Boulangeries. ACTIVITIES Maison Vignoble is perfectly placed for visitors to explore the best that this region has to offer. For those keen to keep active, there is immediate access to a network of signposted paths for all abilities, perfect for walking or mountain biking; it is a nature lovers paradise at any time of year be it Spring, Summer or Autumn, with spectacular scenery. Piégut, only 5 minutes away, has a bustling weekly market, the most famous in the region, and is definitely not to be missed. The local swimming lakes of Saint Mathieu and Saint Estephe are both equidistant from the cottage, each just a 10 minute drive away, and both with a large beautiful swimming lake, beach and wooded areas for relaxing, picnicking and walking. There is also another swimming lake at Bussière-Galant (40 mins) which offers water sports and other outdoor activities. During the summer months there are regular weekend fetes in surrounding towns and villages where the local produce, crafts and traditions are celebrated and sampled - highlights include the annual food and producers fete at Saint-Barthelemy-de-Bussiere, the Fete de Foraine at Oradour sur Vayres, the flower fete at Saint-Jean-de-Cole and the Chestnut fete at Dournazac. Within an hours drive are Limoges and Saint-Yrieix-la-Perche for their porcelain history, the ancient town of Périgueux and stunning Brantôme where you can hire a canoe to appreciate the views from a more adventurous angle. Canoes can also be hired from Aixe-sur-Vienne. Other places of interest include: *Oradour-sur-Glane which still remains exactly as it was left as a monument to its townspeople who were massacred in a single day by German troops during World War II. * The beautiful village of Saint-Jean-de-Cole. *Nontron, famed for its knife-making history and only 15 minutes away. *The National Stud at Pompadour *Château Brie *Château Montbrun *Château Rochechouart or simply follow the trail of Richard the Lionheart. Bordeaux and Cognac are little more than 2 hours drive away. Finally, for keen golfers there are a number of courses to choose from, including Golf du Genet, a 9 hole golf course which opened in 2017 and is only 1.5km from the cottage. With its beautiful, tranquil location and multitude of activities to choose from, Maison Vignoble is the ideal place for all the family to enjoy a relaxing break and the chance to explore this unique and picturesque region of France.