Property Details of Centre Bed and Breakfast

Our 19th Century farmhouse has been renovated to a high standard having made every effort to retain many of the original features, while incorporating modern amenities. We have created a warm, homely atmosphere for your stay. You can soak up the sun, snooze in the shade or enjoy a bottle of wine from our select collection on the terrace. Malcolm and Edward, your hosts, will endeavour to help you make the most of your stay in their home.

Appleton's is situated on 2 acres of beautifully landscaped countryside with a variety of trees, shrubs and lovely flowering borders. We welcome you to take a stroll through the property including our fruit and vegetable gardens, which provide a bountiful harvest throughout the year for guests and ourselves. Our free-range chickens and ducks are quite entertaining and you are most welcome to help us gather eggs for your breakfast!

Dining is a relaxing experience served alfresco under the garden pergola, weather permitting. Evening meals often include organic meats from a neighbouring farm www.le-bois.biz and fresh, seasonal produce from our garden. All meals are freshly prepared and we can accommodate any special dietary needs and vegetarian meals. Breakfast is a sumptuous offering of our free-range eggs cooked to order, tomatoes and mushrooms along with an assortment of cereals, yoghurts, toast and a selection of homemade jams and marmalade. Your choice of beverage includes fruit juice, unlimited tea, coffee and hot chocolate.

Our 4-legged family members, Gobbi the cat and Leo the Labrador dog, are very friendly and always eager to greet new friends! Our pet-friendly rooms are located on the ground floor for easy access. Please let us know in advance if you wish to bring your well-behaved pet, only one small clean dog per room, as a large breed dog will have to sleep in the lounge or in the owners car until we have made some kennels.

Appleton's is a warm and biker friendly bed & breakfast perfectly situated in the Centre region of France, simply reached by all modes of transport. Our location provides a perfect setting of peace and tranquillity, yet is easily accessible from the motorway, making Appleton's ideal for a weeks holiday or as a stopping point for travellers heading to the South of France and the Mediterranean. We are 6 hours from Calais and just 10 minutes from the A20, exit 17. The Limoges and Poitiers airports are within 1-1.5 hours drive respectively. The main route by train from Paris to Toulouse stops near-by in the town of Argenton sur Creuse or Chateauroux. We are quite happy too provide transport to and from the airports and train stations for a nominal fee.

We are surrounded by fabulous tourist sites; the historic medieval market town of Argenton sur Creuse is just 8 km and Chateauroux, the capital of Indre (Department 36), is located within 30 km. The Eguzon lake-park and the Three Lakes district with their stunning views is just up river with its variety of water sports is a 20-minute drive, closer to hand, the Brenne National park is minutes away. We have all the information available for you to make the most of your stay in our region and we are happy to assist in any way.
Our accommodation is spacious and comfortable with bedrooms suitable for families. Alarm clock radios, hair dryers and bottled water are just a few of the amenities offered, unfortunately we do not offer wheelchair access but we offer ground floor rooms for people with limited mobility. Please do not hesitate to let us know how we can make your stay more comfortable.

Rose Bedroom -bedroom 1: First floor location- the largest of our rooms. This stylishly decorated room features a double bed an additional day bed and en-suite double shower. This stylishly decorated room offers views of the garden and expansive countryside. This room can accommodate up to 4. The connecting door to the adjacent Leaf bedroom makes it ideal for families.

Leaf Bedroom - bedroom 2: First floor location- a sweet and cosy Twin bedroom with lovely views of the garden and stunning countryside. This bedroom has exclusive use of the hall bathroom featuring a jet bath. This room can have an additional roll-away bed. In addition a connecting door to the adjacent Rose bedroom makes a perfect family suite.

The Wine Cellar- bedroom 3: This bedroom has recently been refurbished. It is on the ground floor with a wet room with shower. This room can also accommodate a child's bed and or cot.

Yellow Bedroom - bedroom 4: Located on the ground floor and tastefully decorated, this bedroom offers total comfort and relaxation. It has a double bed a full en-suite bathroom. There is ample space for a cot, although not a child's bed.

Appleton's is open all year round, prices are charged per room per night and includes breakfast. Please contact us directly regarding negotiable rates for extended stays and regular visits.

Local Area Details

Indre is certainly the unspoilt heart of France with its stunning scenery and fine chateaux We are 30 kilometres from the capital of the region Chateauroux and 8 kilometres from the historical medieval town ArgentonsurCreuse with its ancient houses almost sliding into the river Creuse ArgentonsurCreuse has a lovely town square where you can sit and drink coffee it has many shops for you to spend time looking in or visit the market on Saturdays which is supported heavily by the locals as most of the meats fruit and vegetables are organic or visit the museum based at the archaeological dig at Argentomagus the former Roman town Limoges is a wonderful city to explore only an hours drive south and with many fine restaurants excellent shopping facilities and a wealth of delightful galleries museums and local outlets for the famous Limoges pottery Poitiers is an hour and a halfs drive it is a charming town which again is well worth a visit and famous for the fantastic cinematographically centre of Futuroscope as is the new Vallee de Singes which houses over 15 species of primates and 200 animals without cages Futuroscope is a serious days outing and the facilities are marvellous Also see the department of the Vienne for days out La Brenne Natural Park with its thousand lakes is a vast conservation area dotted with lakes and crisscrossed with bridle paths There are organised hikes or you can simply set out on your own with a map At the Maison de la Brenne there is an interpretive centre where visitors can learn about the region its ancient traditions of fish farming and nature conservation A visit to the vast lake Lac Chambon at Eguzon is a must The lake stretches for twentyfive kilometres and is the perfect place where you can learn to waterski sail and windsurf There are several beaches for swimming and restaurants with a wonderful choice of menus La Chatre is famous for being the home town of George Sands Chopins mistress and Gargilesse where George Sands had a home now home to an assortment of artists whose studios are open to the public

Additional Information

This property caters for disabled people

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Property Features

* Has a Pool
* Close to a golf course
* Pets are allowed
* Children are allowed

Contact Information for Appletons Farmhouse Bed and Breakfast France

Name:	Edward
Telephone:	+33-254-477340
Alt Telephone:	+33-66851-9624
Fax:	--
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