Bright and spacious farmhouse with private pool

The perfect place to unwind and recharge your batteries. La Ferme at La Petite Mimosa is a beautiful 18th century farmhouse with a private spring water pool, on the edge of a pretty village with easy access to shops and restaurants. Perfect for couples and families alike. The peaceful, quiet location offers lots to do and explore. We do not rent any other holiday property on the site. Set in 6 acres of garden, meadow and peaceful woodland, this extended farmhouse sleeps 6 comfortably in 3 bedrooms, 2 with double beds and a children's room with bunk beds. There is also a comfortable double sofa bed on the mezzanine. Bread, croissants and lots more available at the village shop. The local café serves lunches and hosts occasional music nights featuring local musicians. They offer moules and frites evenings too. Supermarkets, markets and restaurants are a ten to twenty minutes’ drive away. The cities of Limoges, Angoulême and Périgueux all about 45 minutes away. There is plenty to do here onsite: • crystal-clear private swimming pool • tractor rides for the children • butterfly meadow with wildflowers • boules, badminton, darts, table tennis, football and family games. And plenty for everyone to enjoy nearby: • Families with children - sandy lake beaches, play parks, caves and adventure trails • Runners and walkers – Fast or slow there are great routes for you along rivers, through forests, around lakes and a perfect 5K circular route from your doorstep • Cyclists – beautiful scenic routes with little traffic. “I don't think I have cycled anywhere as beautiful.”Guest - Anthony Bagnall, Team DiMascio • Swimmers and canoeists – swimming pool, lake beaches and wild swimming in the many local lakes and rivers. Canoeing in the beautiful town of Brantome and local lakes. • Stargazers and dreamers – enjoy dark, unpolluted skies resulting in starry, starry nights and stunning sunsets • Foodies and foragers – authentic French restaurants and cafes, night markets with fresh local produce -wines, duck, walnuts, ceps, truffles, chestnuts and more. “The house is comfortable and very well stocked, especially in the kitchen which as we were all avid cooks, was a very welcome surprise!!” Fi, a summer guest • Lovers of History – sites of interest dating back to prehistory, roman times, Richard the Lionheart, WWII • Birdwatchers, nature and woodland enthusiasts - explore the ancient woodland here in the heart of the Périgord Vert National park. Discover birds, butterflies and wild woodland creatures • Property seekers – many property buyers stay with us whilst viewing property. Happy to share our knowledge and experience to help your dream come true • Explorers– discover beau-villages, formal gardens, village fêtes, bijou restaurants and night markets • Pony trekkers – trekking through the local countryside and forests • Go-Karters – on excellent local tracks All UK Freeview channels and French TV available and the WiFi is great! See also l'Appartement at La Petite Mimosa, our beautiful barn conversion apartment, available most of the year. Sleeps 4 guests. We do not have other rented accommodation on site so you are the only guests. Please feel very much at home here! You have full access to the 6 acres of garden and grounds, apart from the hangar which is attached to the barn opposite the house and , due to Covid restrictions, the laundry room. Your private, swimming pool is shared only with the us. We use it very occasionally, in your absence Before our adventure to France we ran a popular and successful B&B, The Lantern Tree, in the town of Glastonbury, and we loved it. We enjoyed sharing our place with guests from all over the world. During this time we learned how to help our guests to get the most out of their stay whilst not being intrusive. La Ferme at La Petite Mimosa is on the edge of a pretty, typically French village in the heart of the Perigord Vert national park. The cafe in the village offers music nights and events. We have a regular Sunday morning market, a village shop as well as a post office. Car or motorbike essential