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A riverside house in Bellac by a park with lovely views of the medieval town.
- house1000 sq. ft.
- Sleeps: 4
- Bedrooms: 2
- Bathrooms: 1
- Half Baths: 1
- Min Stay: 1–7 nights
Les Hirondelles, Bellac, Haute Vienne, Limousin, France - Situated In A Conservation Area By A Medieval Bridge With Views To The Town Beyond
Bedrooms
Bedroom overlooking the garden
Bedroom overlooking the river
Description of sleeping capacity: Sleeps 4 (2 Bedrooms) Notes on bedrooms: Bedroom 1 overlooking the river, has twin beds, a wardrobe and good storage. Bedroom 2 with view over the garden, has a double bed, a wardrobe and good storage.
Amenities
Featured
- Internet
- TV
- Satellite or cable
- Children Welcome
- Parking
- No Smoking
- Heater
Bathrooms
- Bathrooms: 1, Half Baths: 1
- Bathroom 1Toilet, tub, shower
- Toilet 1Toilet
- Bathroom with bath/shower over, wc and basin. Separate WC on lower ground floor
Safety features
- Deadbolt lock
- Smoke detectorStreet light by the front door and PIR light at the rear garden door Deadbolt on front door Smoke detectors in the kitchen and upstairs landing
- Fire extinguisherFire extinguisher in the kitchen
- Exterior lighting
Location Type
- Rural
- Town
- River
General
- Heatingthere are plug-in electric oil filled radiators
- Linens Providedall linen provide with a complete changeover every week for extended holidays
- Washing Machine
- Parkingoff road parking available nearby
- Garageonly suitable for the secure parking of motorcycles
- Internet
- Towels Provided
- Wireless Internet
- Wood Stovea woodburning effect electric fire in the lounge
- Iron & Board
- Hair Dryer
- Basic Soaps
- Living RoomIn the lounge area there is a sattelite flat screen TV with integral DVD player and a range of DVD's books and games. There is also an ipod docking station so that you can bring your own selection of music.
- Baby Gate
Kitchen
- Refrigeratorfridge / freezer
- Stovegas hob with 4 burners and a wok burner
- Ovenlarge oven
- Microwave
- Grill
- Coffee Makerthere is a cafetiere
- Toaster
- Dishes & Utensilsa full range of pans and casseroles plus all the required kitchen utensils
- KitchenThe kitchen is fitted with fridge/freezer, gas cooker, microwave etc and the usual electrical appliances you may need. The farmhouse style dining table will accommodate 6 in comfort.
Dining
- Seating for 6 people
- Dining Area
- Child's Highchair
Entertainment
- TelevisionThe television is linked to an English satellite
- Satellite/Cable
- DVD Playerintegral in the television
- BooksThere is a range of novels in the gite and we are happy for guests to take one away with them if they haven't finished reading it by the end of their holiday
- Gamesa small selection of games is provided but a more comprehensive range may be borrowed fro the owners who live next door
Outside
- Lawn/Gardenthe pretty garden is on a hill with several level seating areas for relaxing. Guests enjoy sitting there on hot summer evenings, enjoying the views over the town.
- Balconythe rear double bedroom has a balcony with garden views
- Bicycleswe have bicycles which you a welcome to borrow
- Deck/Patioa private terrace for alfresco dining
- Tennistennis courts are in the town
- GolfThere is a good 9 hole golf course at Mortemart (8 miles) as well as 2 golf courses at Limoges (25 miles) and an 18 hole course at St Junien (21miles)
Suitability
- wheelchair inaccessible
Notes
- Notes on accommodation: The owners live next door. There is internet available free of charge by arrangement with the owners. It is a 10 minute uphill walk or a 5 minute drive to the town centre where there is a small supermarket as well as a good range of shops and restaurants. However larger supermarkets are located on the outskirts of town. Also in the town there is a modern theatre, cinema, open-air swimming pool, tennis courts and numerous boules pitches. The downhill walk back to the river is charming! Outside: Outside at the rear of the property the garden is lawned and there is a separate sitting area for sunny breakfasts. There is a barbecue available. Cleaning / Towels / Linen / Maid service: All towels and linen are included and are changed weekly. Other: The large entrance hall on the ground floor provides a useful space for bicycles etc. There is also a separate WC and washbasin. We have recently installed a washing machine, iron and ironing board for your convenience.
Policies
Cancellation Policy
- 100% refund if you cancel at least 14 days before check-in.
- 50% refund (minus the service fee) if you cancel at least 7 days before check-in.
- No refund if you cancel less than 7 days before check-in.
Damage and Incidentals
You will be responsible for any damage to the rental property caused by you or your party during your stay.
House Rules
Children allowed
No pets
No events
No smoking
Max guests: 4
- We have a travel cot, a toddler's seat and stair safety gates.
- Although there's level seating areas, the garden is mainly on a slope and doesn't give adequate access for agile children to play safely.
Cleaning practices
Cleaned with disinfectant
All towels and bedding washed in hot water that’s at least 60ºC/140ºF
High-touch surfaces cleaned with disinfectant (like countertops, light switches, handles, and faucets)
Map
Property Manager
Vivienne Morgan
- Languages:
- english, french
About Vivienne Morgan
We retired in 2001 from our retail sports business in the west country of England. We had always loved visiting different countries on holiday and so we bought a motorhome and spent several months at a time exploring Europe. Our interests then were involved with anything to do with water and snow and for many years we indulged our passion for subaqua diving and ski-ing. Although we no longer dive, we still enjoy our annual ski-ing trip. We have 3 grown up children and 6 grandchildren in England and we love having them on holiday with us in Bellac. There are so many lovely places to take them plus of course the fun times we have on our local river or the nearby lakes.We are now permanently resident in France and live next to the gite.
Vivienne Morgan purchased this house in 2004
Why Vivienne Morgan chose Bellac
It was in 2003 while we were en route back to England from Italy when an untypical day of torrential rain prompted us to stop overnight in Bellac during the annual National Musical Festival. Late evening when the rain had stopped and it was warm and humid, we went for a stroll in the town and felt a charm that was difficult to analyse. The following day we explored the mediaeval quarters and then discovered the town was actually perched above a tranquil river that winds its way through the valley below. We were hooked and the following year we returned and bought our riverside properties. 9 years later we have no regrets and simply love this stunning region of France and the warmth of the people.Tourists haven't really discovered it yet which makes it extra special!
What makes this house unique
This perfect location combines semi-rural life with the convenience of a town within walking distance. Step out of the door into a pretty landscaped park which extends over both sides of the river. There are picnic benches and fishing platforms as well as a small play area for children. The 13th century bridge spans the river and downstream there is a charming walk through the small gorge. We are very close to open countryside too and marked walks are literally on our doorstep. Bellac is in the very heart of France and situated halfway between the Channel ports and the Mediterranean.This makes an ideal spot to spend a short break. Driving here is a real pleasure on excellent, quiet roads.