Lovely Country Farmhouse With Views, Pond, Garden & Terrace, set In 5 acres.

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A white building with a red roof, a pond in front, and a moon in the sky.
A cozy living room with a fireplace, wooden furniture, and a patterned rug.
A rustic interior with exposed wooden beams, a staircase, a bookshelf, and a small kitchen area.
A room with a sloped ceiling, wooden beams, a patterned tapestry, a wooden cabinet, and a bed with white bedding.
A garden with a rustic wooden bench, a tree stump, and various flowering plants.

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Highlights

  • Beach equipment
    A rare find — beach equipment ready to go for your days by the sea.
  • A quiet escape
    Guests like the location for the peace and quiet.
Sleeps 21 bedroom2 beds

Popular amenities

  • Onsite parking available
  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Air-conditioning
  • Barbecue grill
  • Balcony

Explore the area

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Pouzy-Mésangy, Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes
  • Place, Lurcy-Levis circuit
    ‪10 min drive‬
  • Place, Château Bourbon-l'Archambault
    ‪24 min drive‬
  • Place, Circuit de Nevers Magny-Cours
    ‪35 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

1 bedroom (sleeps 2)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed and 1 Double Futon

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Soap · Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Bathtub · Bidet · Toilet · Shampoo · Hair dryer

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Balcony
Garden
Dining area

About this property

Lovely Country Farmhouse With Views, Pond, Garden & Terrace, set In 5 acres.

We have just upgraded this lovely holiday home by adding reversible warm air heating/air conditioning in addition to the wood burning stove. We have also added a TV for those long winter evenings. The gite is in a wonderful location with great views, very quiet and ideal for chilling out, walking and birdwatching. It is great for Autumn, Winter and early Spring holidays as it has double glazing, a wood burning stove that keeps the whole house warm and cosy. and reversible warm air/air conditioning system. It is only 30 mins away from the F1 circuit and 18 hole golf course of Magny-Cours. We have converted this gite from part of a barn, retaining all the original features and as far as possible using traditional materials. It is set in 2 hectares (5 acres) of meadow with only the owners on the same site. The owners’ house is on the opposite side of the large courtyard making the gite very secluded and private. Access is from a lane leading off a quiet road and you can walk for miles without having to do more than cross a metaled road. The accommodation comprises a large open plan living room of 50m2 with corner kitchen, and a huge bedroom of 48m2 with en-suite bathroom.
There is WiFi, a large selection of board games, library, petanque, table tennis table, a Canadian type canoe, 2 ponds with frogs, newts, fish, and water lilies, 180 metre golf practise range. You can bring your own clubs and balls, or we can provide them.
We do all the cleaning ourselves and take pride in doing a thorough job including the sanitizing of surfaces you are likey to touch during the Covid 19 crisis.
There is a cleaning charge of 40€ and a refundable deposit of 50€ both payable in cash on arrival. We also charge for electricity used at cost, but this rarely amounts to more than 10-12 euros per week, and for the wood for the insert wood burner should you need it. The gaz used for cooking is free of charge.
Our prices include all fees. No hidden fees.

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Check out before 10:00 AM
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Children

Adults only
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

No pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
During the Coronovirus pandemic, if there is a new lockdown (confinement) or a closure of borders preventing you from coming to Les Houlins we will re

Important information

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Property Registration Number N/A
Property # 8042650
This property is managed by a private host (a party not acting within their trade, business or profession). EU consumer law, including the right of withdrawal, will not apply to your booking. The cancellation policy set by the private host will cover your booking.
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
Host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit and a deadlock
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room

About the area

Pouzy-Mesangy

Located in Pouzy-Mesangy, this holiday home is in a rural area. Souvigny Museum and Centre National Du Costume De Scene are cultural highlights, and some of the area's attractions include Balaine Arboretum and Panorama du Bec d'Allier. Looking to enjoy an event or a game while in town? See what's happening at Lurcy-Levis circuit or Circuit de Nevers Magny-Cours. Kayaking and windsurfing offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with mountain biking and cycling nearby.
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Pouzy-Mésangy, Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes

What's nearby

  • Lurcy-Levis circuit - 10 min drive - 8.0 km
  • Château Bourbon-l'Archambault - 24 min drive - 18.9 km
  • Circuit de Nevers Magny-Cours - 35 min drive - 34.3 km
  • Moulins Cathedral - 42 min drive - 43.5 km
  • Sanctuary of St. Bernadette Soubirous of Nevers - 51 min drive - 50.3 km

Getting around

  • Langeron St-Pierre-le-Moutier Station - 18 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Le Kangourou - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Auberge Bourbonnaise - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Café De La Poste Chez Marie - ‬8 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Lovely Country Farmhouse With Views, Pond, Garden & Terrace, set In 5 acres. pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Lovely Country Farmhouse With Views, Pond, Garden & Terrace, set In 5 acres. ?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Lovely Country Farmhouse With Views, Pond, Garden & Terrace, set In 5 acres. ?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Lovely Country Farmhouse With Views, Pond, Garden & Terrace, set In 5 acres. ?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Lovely Country Farmhouse With Views, Pond, Garden & Terrace, set In 5 acres. located?

Situated in a rural location, this holiday home is 3.7 mi (6 km) from Lurcy-Levis circuit and within 12 miles (20 km) of Allier and Château Bourbon-l'Archambault. Church of St. Martin and Château of Lienesse are also within 16 miles (25 km).

About the host

Hosted by Adrian and Shamsiah Collett

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Shamsiah and I are kind of retired. Until recently we had a small business helping Anglophones to find and purchase properties in the Allier. We also had a training consultancy business in England.
This has been our principal residence since the early part of 2019, although, when the Covid 19 crisis is finally over we will resume our former habit of back packing to different parts of the world during the winter. Once the grass starts growing and the vegetable garden gets under way it is difficult to leave because there is so much work to do.
We love the countryside and apart from working on the 'estate' we play tennis, walk, cycle, enjoy the local social activities, listen to music and read.

Why they chose this property

We were advertising Les Houllins when it was for sale in 1991, fell in love with it ourselves and decided to buy it. After 5 or 6 years of flying visits to dig up floors, chip the decaying crepi off the walls, lay new floors and replace the roof, etc. we had the house in a more or less in habitable state. Then came the second house on the end of the barn which is now the house which we let.
We also fell in love with the area which is easily reached by car or train from the UK, has lovely countryside of meadows, hedgerows, deciduous forest, lakes and rivers (Le bocage Bourbonais). The crime rate is very low, almost no traffic on the roads, a very lively local French community with lots of cultural and sporting events and activities all the year round. Above all, lots of sunshine.

What makes this property unique

The location is very quiet with no near neighbours and virtually no passing traffic save the occasional tractor. It is the only house to let on the property so visitors don't have to share facilities with others. Although we live on site the gite is very private with its own terrace out of sight of our house. It has it own pond full of fish and other wild life which is a constant source of joy to our guests.
We have a country restaurant within walking or cycling distance, a local town with all the facilities which is also cycling distance - and we provide a choice of road or cross country bikes (we have 10 altogether) and a canoe - many of our guests love to canoe down the river Allier to the lovely village of Apremont where we collect them. There are also masses of other things to do in the locality including two 18 hole golf courses, tennis courts, swimming outdoors or indoors, riding, or just relaxing and enjoying nature.

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English, French
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