Beautiful French Farmhouse Within Small Hamlet

Full of comfort & character, this home from home lets you unwind & relax away from the hustle & bustle of everyday life. Situated in a small hamlet at over 2400ft on the border of the Limousin & Auvergne regions, it's the perfect spot to explore them both. The house is the perfect place for those looking to take a relaxing break or work remotely. The house is full of beautiful original beams and fine art adorns every wall. It can comfortably sleep 6 people across three rooms, 1 king, 1 double & a twin. There's a petite bathroom with both a shower and bath. ⁃The kitchen is open plan to the dining area and is fully equipped including a dishwasher, washing machine & iron. ⁃Fully equipped with full dinner set, glasses, cutlery etc -Iron and ironing board -Bed linen -Bath towels -Swimming towels -Smart TV (Netflix, Amazon) -DVD player and selection of DVDs -WiFi and wireless speaker -8 Ball Pool Table, Dart Board and a selection Board Games -A travel cot, highchair, baby monitor, stairgate & Maclaren pushchair are available for use if you are staying with young children. -Desk area for those needing to 'work from home' There is a good sized garden providing fantastic views of the glorious sunsets. A private decked courtyard with table and chairs which is the perfect spot for eating alfresco. A BBQ and hammock are available to use as you please. - Self Check-in: details will be sent to you on confirmation of booking. Guests will have sole access to the house & gardens during their stay. Parking - Space for two cars. - There is also secure undercover storage for both bicycles and motorbikes. No Smoking - In accordance with European regulations, smoking is not allowed in the house. Cleaning - Due to the coronavirus, whilst cleaning the property we are taking extra care to disinfect frequently touched surfaces between reservations. - Cleaning products are available for use during your stay - The house will be fully cleaned & disinfected for your arrival. - On departure there is no need for you to do a full clean but we ask that you take out your rubbish and leave the accommodation tidy. We will not be on site during your stay but the housekeeper will ensure everything is ready for your arrival. You are able to contact us anytime with any queries during your stay via phone/email. Beautiful rural village surrounded in fields and woodland quiet but not isolated. Our sympathetically restored farmhouse is located within the beautiful region of Creuse 20 minutes drive from the historic town of Auzances. We’ll give out our full address once your booking is confirmed when you’ll be sent detailed directions of how to find us. You will need a car as the house is very rural. Swimming: There are two swimming lakes nearby. Etang de Chancelade is a hidden gem nestled in woodland just 15mins drive from the house. A little further you will find the larger Lacs de Fades-Besserve in Confolant. Walking: The Massif Central is tailor-made for walkers and the lovers of the outdoors. There are miles of quiet footpaths for you to explore that start at your very doorstep but should you wish for more challenging hikes, the Chaine des Puys volcanoes are less than 60mins drive from the house and rise to over 4800ft. Cycling: For mountain biking you have doorstep access to miles of ancient tracks impassable to cars. For road cyclists the area has very little traffic and provides many challenging hills and valleys. Astronomy: The house is located next to an International Dark Sky Reserve providing outstanding night skys. The Milky Way is visible all year round and can be enjoyed with the naked eye, binoculars or telescopes. WW2 History: Not often talked about by the locals is the important part this regions inhabitants played in the second world war. The maquis du Limousin were one of the largest groups of resistance fighters – many of them hiding out in the woodlands and barns in this area. Statues and plaques can be found dotted around the country tracks showing the names of fallen local fighters. Wildlife: Being the least populated area of France together with extensive woodlands, lakes and rivers there is an abundance of wildlife. You only have to potter down one of the many sunken tracks that lead out of the hamlet to enjoy wildflowers, butterflies, deer, hares and most notably the rich variety of birds. What stands out to even the untrained eye is the abundance of raptors including eagles, buzzards, kites, hawks and owls. Brocantes: If you love treasure hunting for old antiques there are numerous brocantes to visit. This is a passion of ours so we can give a full list of locations on booking.