Property Details of Limousin Gite

Situated in the National Park of the Plateau de Millevaches, La Maison des Fleurs is an 18th Century farmhouse in the hamlet of Bunleix. The Plateau de Millevaches covers an area of more than 3,300 km²; it is one of France's main water sources and a conservation area of outstanding natural beauty.

Our gîte is a former barn attached to the house. The interior is a modern living space comprising of an open plan kitchen,dinning and living room, 3 bedrooms (double, twin and single), shower room and two toilets.

The open plan living/dining area, with seating for 6 people, overlooks the garden; it has a wood burning stove for those cooler autumn and winter evenings. We also have a family sized television, with a DVD player and a selection of films in both French and English. Books, board games and outside games/toys are also available.

The kitchen is fully fitted and well equipped with dishwasher, washing machine, microwave, electric oven, induction hob and a family sized fridge/freezer. All crockery, cutlery and cooking utensils are supplied.

Electric heaters are installed in all rooms and two electrically heated towel rails are located in the bathroom.

Outside there is a private garden with a barbecue, dining table (seating for 6 people), large sun umbrella and sun loungers. We also have children’s swings, a trampoline and a 5 meter (16') pool.

If required, we can also provide, free of charge, a travel cot, bed linen, bath, potty and highchair for younger guests.

Cleaning products, the hire of bed linen, bath, hand and tea towels, together with 140 units of electricity are included within our weekly rental price.

As all the bedrooms are on the first floor, the gîte may not be suitable for people who have difficulty in climbing stairs.

Pets may be allowed in the gîte only by prior arrangement.

Smoking is strictly forbidden in the gîte, pool and on the trampoline.

La Maison des Fleurs. Bunleix, 23500 Croze, Creuse, France
www.gitesinlimousin.com
e-mail - maisondesfleurs@ymail.com
telephone - 00 33 (0)5 55 67 51 58
Siret - 51421648000012

Local Area Details

With such beautiful surrounding landscape, it is an ideal place for photography, painting, walking, cycling or even just sitting in the garden with a good book!

Our nearest town is the quaint medieval tapestry town of Felletin, which is about 6 km away (ten minute drive). Every Friday throughout the year, a bustling lively fresh produce market is held. Small supermarkets, bakers, butchers, banks, chemists and restaurants are also located in the town.

During the summer months, the Eglise Notre-Dame du Château, built in 1478, has an exhibition of ancient and contemporary tapestries.
For one week during August each year, Felletin hosts a world music and dance festival, (Danses et Musiques du Monde de Felletin – portesdumonde.net), it is well worth a visit.

Guided walks are available through the tourist information office in Felletin.

The historic town of Aubusson, also famed for its tapestry and carpets, since the 14th century, is a 20 minute drive away. Aubusson is one of the larger towns in the Creuse, with a greater range of shops, restaurants and a small market on Saturday mornings.

Visit ‘le Musée Départemental de la Tapisserie’ in Aubusson with its fine collection of tapestries. Perhaps stroll around the old part of Aubusson, with its ancient buildings and watchtower (tour de l’Horloge), the ruins of the 11th century chateau (Esplande du Chapitre) and the 13th century Eglise Sainte-Croix.

Lac de Vassivière (vassiviere.com) is about 40 km away and well worth the drive. The lake, which is in fact a reservoir, contains approximately 100 million m³ of fresh water and has miles of beaches and lakeside. A host of water sports and outdoor leisure activities are available at and near the lake including windsurfing and sailing. Two areas are reserved for motor boating and water skiing. Boat trips around the lake are available, as is boat hire. During the holiday season, bathing beaches are supervised. With amazing scenery and excellent facilities, who needs the sea!

Near to Lac de Vassivière is the Parc d'Arbre en Arbre, (arbreenarbrevassiviere.com) an aerial rope course suitable for adults and children over 4 years. The course is made up of 7 circuits of differing levels of difficulty.

For those who wish to walk on the wild side, why not visit the wolf sanctuary (loups-chabrieres.com) in Guéret. Also in Guéret is, reputedly, the world's largest maze, “le Labyrinthe Géant des Monts de Guéret” (labyrinthe-gueret.com).

Gouzon is the place to head for golf fans, (Le Golf de La Jonchère is about 45 km away) it has both 9 and 18 hole courses. Alternatively, there is a smaller 9 hole course at Bourganeuf (golfbourganeuf2000.com), about 50 km away.

If you wish to stay a little closer to the Gîte, there is plenty to explore nearby. About 5 km way at Gioux are the remains of a Gallo-Roman villa. At Saint-Georges-Nigremont, about 20 km away, is the church of St.Georges, dating from the 15th century, with its great views across to the mountain range of the Massif Central.

The privately owned 15th century Château de Villemonteix (chateau.villemonteix.free.fr), near Chénérailles, is about 40 km away. The interior has been restored to give visitors an idea of what life would have been like during the 16th century. The château also exhibits many ancient Aubusson and Felletin tapestries.

About 25 km away, is the Domaine de Banizette at La Nouaille (banizette.com), a Private Historical Monument and a living memory of the past; it is a rural complex dating from the 15th and 17th centuries. It is unique in the Limousin area, and represents a typical large old farm and the rural activity of centuries past.

For a day out visit the Puy de Sancy (sancy.com), it is the highest mountain in the Massif Central at, 1,886 m the peak is usually snow capped until late spring. A 20-minute cable-car ride takes you near to the summit, where the views are breathtaking. The Puy de Sancy is popular all year round with both skiers and hikers. The nearby spa town of Mont-Dore is also worth a visit.

Near to Mont Dore is the city of Clermont Ferrand and the extinct volcanoes of the Auvergne, including the Puy de Dôme one of the most visited sites in the region. The Puy de Dôme is a well-known centre for paragliding and the summit offers expansive views of the Chaîne des Puys and Clermont-Ferrand.

Close to the Puy de Dome is Vulcania, (vulcania.com) the world's only volcano theme park.

For winter visitors cross-country skiing is available (subject to snowfall) at Pigerolle, with some 90 km of tracks (pigerolleski.free.fr).

For those who like to try the local brew, there are two micro breweries nearby, La Brasserie du Plateau de Millevaches at La Gare, Croze (2 km away) and La Brasserie de la Creuse at Rue des Ateliers, Felletin (6 km).

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Property Features

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

Contact Information for Maison des Fleurs Bunleix a fully modernised gite France

Name:	Paul & Wendy GOLDSTEIN
Telephone:	0033-5 55-67 51
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