Property Details of Limousin Gite

Tim & Louise welcome you to L'Hirondelle, a beautifully renovated 4-bedroomed luxury self-contained Gîte.

Located in the heart of 'Le Parc Naturel Régional Périgord-Limousin', we are ideally situated to explore the varied and beautiful attractions of the Haute-Vienne, Dordogne and Charente departments.

L'Hirondelle is set in the rolling Limousin countryside overlooking a wooded river valley. We are only 2 kms from the pretty market town of St Mathieu, which provides full amenities including a petrol station, banks and a supermarket.

Your Gîte

A private entrance leads to your own secluded garden and terrace, overlooking a wooded river valley. The views over the surrounding countryside from the front of the barn are fabulous in all seasons of the year, with the rolling hills, fields, and woodland.

Inside you will find an open plan living and dining area with exposed beams. In one corner there is a well-appointed kitchen which looks out over the garden and fields, and also a cloakroom. A galleried staircase leads onto the first floor where four beautifully furnished bedrooms are situated, all with en-suite facilities. There are two double rooms featuring king- sized beds and two twin rooms.

L'Hirondelle Gîte also benefits from full central heating for the cooler months.

Your hosts are in the same hamlet and on hand to offer advice or help with planning each day to make the most of your precious holiday.

Towels and bed-linen are included and beach towels are available at a small charge. A washing machine is also available for use in the host's utility room.

For the comfort of all, L'Hirondelle operates a no smoking policy within the Gîte.

Local Area Details

Discover the magnificent Châteaux on the Richard the Lionheart route. There are 16 in total from the magical castle at Montbrun, to the majestic hilltop chateau at Rochechouart. Limoges, the porcelain capital of France, is only 45 minutes away.

The beautiful cities of Périgueux and Angoulême are also under an hour away. A special mention must go to Brantôme, 40 minutes south, known as the Venice of the Périgord. Surrounded on all sides by water with a magnificent centrepiece abbey overlooking the weir on the river Dronne.

Unlock the sights, sounds and tastes of the local markets with the largest weekly regional market at Piégut, only 15 minutes away by car.

For the more energetic we can guide you to the many activities available in the area such as Horse riding, fishing, cycling, Kart Racing, swimming, golf and sailing. For walkers you are in the midst of a great many 'Randonnées' (marked walks). Two of these pass within 400 metres of L'Hirondelle, not for the faint hearted is the black walk, marked out over 45 kms.

The village of St Mathieu is also home to a picturesque leisure lake, which provides a sandy beach with supervised swimming, fishing, sailing and pedalo hire. A restaurant / bar are also open here throughout the day in summer.

St Mathieu also plays host to lively evening markets throughout the summer where you can purchase local produce, which is then cooked for you on a communal barbecue. Drinks and entertainment are also available to ensure a fantastic al-fresco experience.

However you may simply wish to unwind in our tranquil garden. A picnic table and sun loungers set amongst the shade of our trees are the perfect place to enjoy a cool drink on a hot summers day.

Wildlife

The best place to start is in our own garden, where Buzzards and Red kites can often be seen circling overhead. Watch out too for the ever-busy birds, such as Blue Tits, Wrens, Black Redstarts, Great Tits, Goldfinches and of course Swallows. You may also catch a glimpse of less common birds, for example Hoopoes and Hen Harriers. Deer are also occasionally spotted at the margin of the woods.

The surrounding countryside is also a fantastic haven for all kinds of flora and fauna whether you are walking, cycling or driving.

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Property Features

* Close to a golf course
* Children are allowed

Contact Information for LHirondelle Gite and Chambres dHotes France

Name:	Louise and Tim Clark
Telephone:	0033 -555-488047
Alt Telephone:	0033 -603-382667
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