Enjoy the heat of the sun
on the south-facing side of the cottage.

The garden and patio
get both sun and shade

The double bedroom

The dining room and day room
of this traditional, beamed cottage.

THE PROPERTY

This quiet and peaceful old farm cottage offers spacious, newly decorated accommodation with top quality equipment and furnishings. Enjoy the wildlife, bird watching and walking in the undulating farm and woodland. and the clear night skies,

Local amenities include;

• Swimming in nearby lakes with sandy beaches,

• Excellent French restaurants - particularly good value for the midday menu,

• Horse riding, tennis coaching, Pilates, bikes could be made available,

• Four uncluttered golf courses approx. 35 mins away,

• Local markets,

• Historic monuments and chateaux along the Route Richard Coeur du Lion

• Limoges, 40 kms away, has 2000 years of history though now a modern and sophisticated city and world famous for its porcelain and enamel ware. Nearby Chalus has all local facilities with bars and restaurants, a swimming pool, supermarkets and market selling local produce.

DETAILS

2 bedrooms, one double and one twin,

Large beamed "séjour" with French style galley kitchen,

Lounge, new bathroom with bath/shower,

Garden patio with BBQ,

Gas fired central heating/hot water.

LOCATION

Located in the tiny hamlet of Dougneix, near Pageas and Chalus on the N21 about 40km SW of Limoges. The area is well-served by flights to Limoges from Stansted and the NW of England (Ryanair) and Southampton (FlyBe), by road via the Channel ports (Calais 720 km, Le Havre 570 km, Cherbourg 610 km) and by TGV/Eurostar (about 8hrs). You can hire a car at Limoges airport and it will take you about 40 mins to get to us.

We can provide travel instructions if required.

Please note: The cottage is for non-smokers only and pets are not allowed.

Rates for 2008

4th May to 21st June, and
6th Sept to 25th October

450 euros per week

21st June to 6th September

540 euros per week

Reduced rate for occupation by a couple, occupying one bedroom only, high season (21st June to 6th Sept), 360 euros per week

Winter rates by negotiation

Please contact Annie Anderson 0033 55578 1774, email her at annie@shortrunbookco.com or write to her at La Martinie, 87150 CHAMPAGNAC LA RIVIÈRE, France.

10% payable with booking. The remainder payable 10 days before arrival. 45 euros cleaning deposit per week payable on arrival, refundable in full on departure subject to the cleanliness of the property. A 250 euros loss/damage deposit is also required.

The cottage is approached down a country lane

The cottage from the south west

The twin bedroom

The French-style galley kitchen

For a shorter stay,
how about B & B in our delightful auberge
in a nearby hamlet?