Vacances Vertes les Belles, St Germain les Belles
Large, village holiday house with private garden. Limousin, France.
(Reference:643)
- Sleeps up to 14
- 6 bedrooms
- 5 bathrooms
- Dishwasher
- Washing machine
- Satellite TV
- Pets welcome
- Beach nearby
- Shops nearby
- Bars nearby
- TV
- Close to River
This unique self-catering holiday house is situated in the rural, Limousin region of central France - 'the land of a thousand lakes'. This lovely village gite can accommodate up to 14 people! The house has been entirely renovated and furnished to a high standard and we think that it has something really special to offer our guests. You'll love the contemporary, uncluttered feel of the interior, which is tastefully furnished to a high standard, with many original features and wood flooring throughout. Guests can choose from 6 lovely bedrooms, 5 of which have private shower / bathrooms. Furthermore, one of the ground-floor bedrooms / bathroom is accessible to wheelchair users. There is also a large private garden and dining terrace, with views out onto open countryside and buttercup meadows. Limousin has been called the French Lake District and will offer you some of the most unspoilt, natural landscapes in France. www.vacvertes.com
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Bedrooms
· Every bedroom has 2 single beds (which can also be made up as 'doubles' to suit your requirements), making the room layout very convenient when planning a trip with a large group of friends. · Beds can also be added or taken away from the rooms, should one guest require a single room — just enquire on booking. · Five of the bedrooms have private en suites (one with bath) and heated towel rails. · Please ask if you have any questions about the ground-floor ‘wheelchair accessible’ bedroom and bathroom. · Just across the hall is 'bedroom number 6' — if guests do not need this during their stay and are visiting with children, we can transform it into a playroom with toys, books, child’s beds (should they be needed) and extra seating.
Bathrooms
All 5 bathrooms are private to the bedrooms — all have showers, wc, washbasins and one has a bath. The ground-floor large private bathroom is accessible to wheelchairs.
Living Rooms
· Our cosy lounge is situated right next to the kitchen and guests love the ‘communal feel’ that this creates. There is satellite television, a DVD player, films for you to enjoy, books for your to curl up with and games for all the family. There are also 2 sofa-beds, should you need extra sleeping space during your holiday. · There is also a wood-burning stove, which really adds to the cosy feel of this room. · Wheelchair users can access the garden / terrace through the patio doors (with lovely views!) and access ramp.
Kitchen
The large, open-plan kitchen is fully equipped to meet all of your culinary needs. You will find a big gas oven and hob — useful for large groups who wish to cook and eat their food together. There are also all of the other utensils / facilities that you would expect to find in a modern kitchen — dishwasher, microwave, fridge/freezer, kettle, toaster, ample amounts of crockery, pots and pans...
Other Rooms
We also offer a residential course programme — please see http://www.vacvertes.com for details of our Organic Gardening Courses. We are definitely a 'family-friendly' accommodation and can provide lots of items to make your stay a more comfortable one. Please enquire anytime about what you might need.
Cleaning & Linen
We are happy to provide towels and linen, free of charge. For stays of over 1 week, we offer a complimentary linen and towel change.
Accomodation Notes
Why our house is special… · Certain items of furniture have been hand-crafted by a local business, using sustainable wood sourced from their own forest. · We also only use (and provide) environmentally-friendly cleaning products. · All linen, towels, electricity, wood for the stove and heating are included in the price of the rental. · We offer a free cleaning / linen change service for holiday lettings of over one week. · Every room has central heating and double-glazing, making this a fantastic holiday destination in winter too! · Child-friendly holiday accommodation – we can provide useful items that will help you to enjoy your stay e.g. cots, toys, baby bath, stair gate, high chair... Just make sure you ask when booking. · Depending on the season, we enjoy providing free vegetables and free-range eggs from our own small-holding, just up the road! · We also host Organic Gardening Residential Courses at certain times of the year. Please view our website http://www.vacvertes.com for further details. · We can arrange tasty home-cooked meals to be delivered right to your doorstep!
Wheelchair Access
The ground-floor bedroom and private bathroom are accessible to wheelchairs. Because of the narrow corridor leading to the back garden, we have enlarged all doorways, fitted french windows and made a ramp to enable our disabled guests to reach the terrace. Please contact Anna at anna@vacvertes.com for any queries about disabled access.
Outside
The large, private garden is great for families with children or for friends to enjoy dinner 'out on the terrace'. There is a huge dining table, comfy recliners and barbecue. The views out onto the open countryside are lovely and really set the scene for a relaxing holiday in France.
Further Details
GUEST COMMENTS "What an amazing house, beautifully renovated and extremely comfortable… Hope to come back one day." “Congratulations on a fantastic restoration job! Lovely village and area. May come back for some painting..” "It looks good on your website but even better in real life! Great job — we love it, it really is 'home from home'." “Sadly, only here for a few days. Accommodation has large, airy, fresh rooms, with superb en-suite facilities in lovely rural location. Look forward to return visit.” “Very interesting, comfortable 5 night stay. Relaxing, weather super and glorious countryside. Thank you all very much and best wishes for the future.” “The house was fantastic, the area was fantastic and we all had a very relaxing holiday. Hope to come again sometime…” “Thank you so much for a lovely holiday. We all fell in love with the house and the village. Wonderful places to visit and wonderfully friendly people to welcome us wherever we went.” “The *** Walkers arrived for a weeks holiday. Weather gradually improved over the week allowing us to fully explore the area, rest in the garden and generally relax. Accommodation excellent and ideally suitable for a group. Simple meals from Le Petit Moulin and a great takeaway from Auberge St Roch at La Porcherie. Got to know the local shopkeepers. Highlight of the week was the Annual Festival of Les Pompiers en October! Very French!”
Distances
We are close to Limoges (just 30 minutes away) and the airport is only 45 minutes.
Leisure Facilities
This beautiful village rental is situated in the picturesque village of St Germain les Belles, just 30 minutes south of the city of Limoges — the village has some great local shops, restaurants and a family-friendly swimming lake (with bar and restaurant – a really lively place to be in summer!) We are surrounded by swimming lakes, beaches and outdoor swimming pools. The beautiful Lake Vassiviere, Europe's largest man-made lake, is only 45 minutes away and is also the site of the national contemporary art gallery. Please ask us for details of some of the best lakes or outdoor pools to visit, especially for those with young children. Bird-watchers and wildlife enthusiasts will not be disappointed – hoopoes, eagles, buzzards, wild boar, martens, red squirrels are all common here. Please contact us at any time for an up-to-date list of bird sightings. For the outdoor enthusiast and those of you who enjoy countryside rambling, there are numerous activities in the surrounding region. We can tell you all about our favourite walks, beauty spots and places to watch birds. If you enjoy cycling holidays, bicycle hire is available within the village and there are many local routes through quiet country villages. The abundance of lakes and rivers within Limousin also means that including the fantastic canoeing and sailing locations, it is also a great location for a fishing holiday in France. We are also only 30 mins away from the attractive city of Limoges — famous for its porcelain and old quarter. Discover the abundance of interesting boutiques, medieval churches, restaurants and antique markets. The other historic towns and villages in our area are also well worth a visit, including Segur le Château, one of the most beautiful villages in France; Uzerche on the stunning Vézère River; Pompadour (La Cité du Cheval) and its frequent equestrian events and château…
Rental Rates
| From | To | Currency | Price | Per | Minimum Rental Period |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01 January | 30 April | Euros | 1000 | Week | 2 Weeks |
| 01 May | 30 June | Euros | 1100 | Week | Day |
| 01 July | 31 August | Euros | 1450 | Week | Week |
| 01 September | 31 December | Euros | 1000 | Week | Week |
Booking Notes
The whole house is available to rent throughout the year. ALL PRICES INCLUDE HEATING / ELECTRICITY / BED LINEN / TOWELS Outside High Season, you will NOT BE CHARGED for a whole week! The house is available to rent from 1-3 nights. We are also FLEXIBLE ABOUT ARRIVAL & DEPARTURE DATES, to help you to find the best flight / other travel deal. All rooms can sleep 2 people and a third bed can be added to 3 of the rooms (to make a family room) at no extra charge. The maximum adult capacity is 14 — this figure does not include infants and we are happy to add baby cots at no extra charge. Individual Room Rates... Depending on the month, there is the possibility that individual rooms can be rented. Please ask for these significant discounts for smaller groups! We ask for a 25% deposit for all bookings and that full payment is received 8 weeks prior to your departure date.
Changeover day
Our changeover days are flexible.
Current Availability
We are open all year round.
