Gites de la Borderie

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Property Type: Gite Sleeps Max: 7 Bedrooms: 3 Swimming Pool: No Town: Royere de Vassiviere Region: Creuse Reference Number: GD25698/P15 Major towns and distance from property: Royere de Vassiviere 8 Kms Bourganeuf 12 Kms Guerret 20 Kms

The countryside around La Borderie is perfect for walking and riding. There are good equestrian centers catering for all abilities. The rivers teem with fish, making this an angler’s paradise. Birdwatchers and lovers of wild unspoiled countryside will not be disappointed. This part of the Creuse is still undiscovered by hoards of tourists and driving is still a pleasure, making trips to historic towns, local markets and places of interest an enjoyable day out.

The main house contains a large salon dining room on the ground floor with open fireplace and dining capacity for up to 20 persons. The centre section of the building contains 2 Chambre d’Hote rooms all with private facilities. 3 epis on the Gites De France Classification. The ground floor room also contains a cheminée,French style open fireplace. Both rooms are furnished in traditional French country style. The pretty stone built independent Fournil or bread oven provides accommodation for a family of 4. The sleeping accommodation consists of a double bedroom, and a mezzanine sleeping area for 2 children. The living area contains a cheminée with wood burning stove In case the nights get cold. Shower and WC are private to the accommodation and there is a Terrace to the rear with garden and barbeque. The right hand section of the main House has been converted into a self Contained Gite which sleeps up to 7 people. The ground floor consistsof a salon with wood burning stove, kitchen and bathroom with shower and bath. There 3 good size bedrooms on the first floor all with double beds and one with an additional single bed. The Gite is equipped with washing machine dishwasher micowave and full central heating. Bed linen is provided.

Places of Interest

Limoges, famous for its porcelain is only l hour away. Bourganeuf, founded in the 12 century by the Knights Templars, is only l5 minutes drive. Aubusson and Fellitin, the medieval centres of tapestry weaving are within easy reach through beautiful countryside. The Lac de Vasivier, is a man-made lake of over 1000 hectares, and is just 10 minutes drive from La Borderie. The lake caters for all water sports including swimming, sailing, water-skiing and windsurfing. An island at the centre of the lake has a sculpture park and modern art gallery. Many restaurants and cafes line the lakeside and lake cruises are available in Summer. Ryanair have cheap daily flights from Stanstead to Limoges. You can pick up a hire car at Limoges Airport and be with us in just over an hour. We look forward to welcoming you to this special part of France.

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