Renovated farmhouse in rural hamlet. Quiet surroundings with private rear garden

Popular amenities

Pet-friendly

Kitchen

Explore the area

Viersat, Nouvelle-Aquitaine

Chateau des ducs de Bourbon21 min drive
Athanor Centre de Congrès21 min drive
Cimexpo Montlucon Exhibition Centre24 min drive
Limoges (LIG-Limoges Intl.)97 min drive

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 8)

Bedroom 1

1 Double Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Single Bunk Bed

Bedroom 3

2 Single Beds

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Soap · Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 2

Soap · Bathtub · Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio

Kitchen

Outdoor play area

Garden

Dining Area

About this property

Farmhouse in La Creuse, Limousin, Peace and quiet in a rural idyll

This delightful rural property is situated in the quiet hamlet of Puy Japin in the commune of Viersat making it an ideal place to chill and relax. It is completely detached and has its own private rear garden accessed from the side of the property. Garden furniture and a barbecue are provided.

This property is ideally suited for those people who wish to experience traditional rural France. Visit Puy Japin to escape the modern world. The area is excellent for walking and cycling and has brilliant wildlife to discover. We provide a TV (English channels only) as well as a large selection of DVDs and books in several languages plus toys/games for children. For those who need internet access 3G/4G is usually reliable in the area. There is no wifi at the property.

For cooler evenings the woodburner will keep you cosy. Firewood is stored in the hangar (€12 per wheelbarrow)

The property has 3 bedrooms sleeping 4 adults and 2 children. One room is a bunk bed. A toddler bed can be added on request. Two travel cots are available please supply your own bedding for babies. There is a downstairs bathroom and an upstairs shower room. Both also have sink and toilet. Sheets and towels can be provided (small additional fee) or you are welcome to bring your own. Duvets, blankets and pillows are provided. The kitchen has a small gas cooker and hob, 2 under counter fridges with ice boxes, a kettle, percolator, washing machine and microwave etc. There is also a courtyard to the front shaded by a large Ash tree. Reclining chairs are kept in the gite for use on the courtyard.

Being a rural gite car use is recommended. There is no charging on site for EV. There is ample parking for several vehicles.

Montlucon is the closest town, 18km away, with a large number of shops and supermarkets. There are 2 bakeries within 8km. We recommend the bakery in Quinnsainnes open 7 mornings a week.

There is an aqua park and bowling near Montlucon.

We accept pets and the local area is great for walking with or without a dog. Rural farm paths lead from the little road where the property is situated. The area is surrounded by countryside and there are several lakes and forests to explore nature within a short drive.

Montlucon old town has a good selection of restaurants. Other restaurants are within a 30 minute drive. Please ask for any recommendations.

Thank you for reading and we look forward to welcoming you to the area of France that we fell in love with many years ago. Please do not hesitate to contact us if you have any questions.

Links to Points of interest are listed below. Please ask for any other information or contact local tourist websites.

https://fr.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pierres_Jaumâtres

Excellent family day out. Ancient stones left from the ice age to explore. Acrobranche in the trees, mini golf and a restaurant with outdoor terrace.

https://www.france-voyage.com/cities-towns/montlucon-10654/aquatic-park-loue-34796.htm

https://www.bowling-montlucon.com

https://www.tourisme-creuse.com/en/offers/meandre-de-la-tarde-et-pont-supendu-budeliere-en-2312832/

A fabulous scenic area

https://etang-des-landes.creuse.fr

https://www.tourisme-creuse.com/offres/le-bois-de-lassoux-budeliere-fr-2312377/

https://www.tourisme-creuse.com/en/offers/etang-de-la-reyberie-budeliere-en-2312772/

https://www.tourisme-creuse.com/en/all-the-creuse/discover/tourist-sites/towns-and-villages/evaux-les-bains/

https://www.tourisme-creuse.com/en/offers/chateau-de-boussac-boussac-en-2312763/

Property manager

Robert Shaw

Amenities

Pet-friendly

Kitchen

Washer

Dryer

Pet-friendly

House Rules

Check in after 4:30 PM

Minimum age to rent: 18

Check out before 10:30 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Events

No events allowed

Pets

Pets allowed

We allow most pets. Please ask

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Smoking prohibited inside house.

Damage and incidentals

You will be responsible for any damage to the rental property caused by you or your party during your stay.

Important information

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy

Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges

Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed

On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited

Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher

Property Registration Number 91809435000017 Siret

We should mention

Cash transactions at this property cannot exceed EUR 1000, due to national regulations; for further details, please contact the property using the information in the booking confirmation

A car is required for transport to and from this property

About the area

Viersat

Located in Viersat, this farm stay is in a rural area and in the mountains. Museum of Popular Music and Theatre Municipal Gabrielle Robinne are cultural highlights, and some of the area's landmarks include Chateau des ducs de Bourbon and Château de Villemonteix. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.

Viersat, Nouvelle-Aquitaine

What's nearby

Centre Aqualudique de la Loue - 20 min drive
Church of Notre-Dame - 21 min drive
Chateau des ducs de Bourbon - 21 min drive
Athanor Centre de Congrès - 21 min drive
Cimexpo Montlucon Exhibition Centre - 24 min drive

Getting around

Budelière Centre Station - 17 min drive

Restaurants

Au Petit Bourbonnais - 26 min drive
Lespinard Desseauves Marie-Hélène - 24 min drive
Relais Creusois - 15 min drive
Le Maxpau - 17 min drive
Bar le Bienvenu - 19 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Renovated farmhouse in rural hamlet. Quiet surroundings with private rear garden pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Renovated farmhouse in rural hamlet. Quiet surroundings with private rear garden?

Check-in begins at 4:30 PM.

What time is check-out at Renovated farmhouse in rural hamlet. Quiet surroundings with private rear garden?

Checkout is at 10:30 AM.

Where is Renovated farmhouse in rural hamlet. Quiet surroundings with private rear garden located?

Located in the mountains, this family-friendly farm stay is within 12 mi (20 km) of Wilson Garden, Museum of Popular Music and Plage de l'étang. Theatre Municipal Gabrielle Robinne and Church of Notre-Dame are also within 12 miles (20 km).

8.4

Very good

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8.4/10

Cleanliness

8.8/10

Check-in

8.4/10

Communication

8.0/10

Location

6.8/10

Listing accuracy

10/10 Excellent

jerome L.

19 Aug 2022

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Très agréable

Charmant petit gîte dans un endroit calme de Creuse mais à proximité de toutes commodités (Montluçon est a 15-20 minutes). Pas mal de visites à faire aux alentours. Des cartes IGN et des dépliants sont mis à disposition au gîte permettant d’organiser ses activités. Les grandes chaleurs ont été très supportables parce que la maison garde le frais du matin. Le propriétaire est très à l’écoute et réactif. En arrivant un nid de guêpe s’était installé à l’arrière du gîte et nous ne pouvions pas profiter de l’extérieur. A peine informé du problème, Robert a fait le nécessaire et un professionnel est très rapidement intervenu. Nous avons pu continuer notre séjour dans ce petit écrin de campagne sans aucune difficulté. Merci beaucoup.

Stayed 16 nights in Jul 2022

8/10 Good

Jeremy H.

25 Aug 2020

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great little gite

Great little Gite in a beautiful rural Location. Had a lovely week. Outstanding, friendly communication and help from Rob before booking and throughout the stay.

Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2020

8/10 Good

Elodie P.

18 Aug 2020

Liked: Check-in, communication, location

Jolie maison, agréable pour passer une semaine entre amis et en famille.

La maison est agréable. Nous avons pu faire de nombreuses balades dans les environs. Nous avons bien apprécié notre séjour.

Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2020

8/10 Good

Sylviane C.

1 Aug 2020

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication

Disliked: Listing accuracy

Globalement, sejour agréable mais emplacement trop excentré pour moi. De nombreuses endroits à voir.

Séjour agréable mais l'emplacement est trop éloigné des commerces, obligation toujours de prendre la voiture. Bien préciser pas de Wifi et la télévision uniquement réglée sur des chaines anglaises.

Stayed 14 nights in Jul 2020

6/10 Okay

Rudy E.

19 Sept 2019

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in

Disliked: Listing accuracy

Quiet surroundings

We stayed in this gite in the summer of 2019. The gite seems smaller than we anticipated but we all slept well because it was so quiet. The owner, who stayed in the apartment next to the gite during our stay, with his family, was helpful in giving tips on what to see in the surroundings. The gite has no dishwasher and the refrigerator is very small, we had a hard time fitting al the food for our family (2 adults, 2 children). There is a washing machine and no dryer, there is a drying rack outside you can use on sunny days. Please note that inside the gite is quite noisy, if you have small children that are asleep you will have to keep it down in the living room downstairs. The second bedroom with a bunk bed had a particular smell that our kids didn’t like so they both slept in the back bedroom. There is a small garden at the back of the gite which is accessible from the side of the property (not from the gite itself). Surrounding the small garden there is a big field which can be co-used. There is a pool but it is private and not for the renters’ use. There are two swings in the back of the field that surrounds the garden. Though it said in the description that there are bikes available we didn’t find any. The surroundings are quiet and sometimes a bit desolate. Many houses in the surroundings have not been renovated and sit abandoned, often with their roofs missing. The area is very quiet except when the wind is coming from the west/north west when you can hear the E62 motorway from the gite. We visited a nice brocante market a short drive away in Evaux-les-Bains. There are many walks to take in the area and from the garden you have a nice view of the sunset.

Stayed 13 nights in Aug 2019

About the host

Hosted by Robert Shaw

I grew up in London and lived there until I was 27. Having spent many holidays in La Creuse as a child I decided to buy my own property there. I renovated two properties including this one. I am self employed in the UK and divide my time between Worcestershire and La Creuse

Why they chose this property

I lived in London most my life and wanted to be somewhere with low population and space. The area and property were ideal. It is quiet and peaceful but Montlucon is only a short drive and provides everything I need.

What makes this property unique

Being able to enjoy open space and the countryside. Rivers and lakes and country walks. The area is ideal for people with children who wish to explore nature.

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