L'Auberge Ancienne, La Martinie, 87150 CHAMPAGNAC LA RIVIERE

L'Auberge Ancienne from the crossroads

Double bedroom in the Family Unit

Double Bedroom with en-suite

Downstairs Shower/WC, also available to guests

For a stop-over on your journey across France or a few days in our peaceful and delightful countryside among friendly people, this is the place for you.
• Once an auberge, the property is currently being renovated to a high standard and in keeping with its age and style, now including modern guest facilities and central heating.
• Spacious property and grounds with woodland walks, over 8 acres in total.
• Excellent views to the south and west and beautiful sunsets. Our clear and unpolluted air gives superb views of the night sky.
• Many varieties of wild birds including birds of prey, butterflies and occasionally deer, giving opportunities for painting or photography or just watching and enjoying
• Plenty to do in the local area, including swimming, horse-riding, golf and tennis .. even trial flights at the local flying club. Personal Pilates sessions available by qualified instructor.

The guest facilities consist of:

One large double room with en-suite shower/WC, and views to the west.

A family unit having a double bedroom with views to the west, a smaller twin bedroom suitable for up to two children and a private bathroom with shower and WC.

A light breakfast (fruit juice, cereal and toast or croissant and tea/coffee) is included in the price.

A full breakfast is available for a supplement of 5 euros.

An evening meal is available (starter, main course and cheese or dessert), at 15 euros per head including half a bottle of wine.

Breakfast and evening meal (if you wish) are taken in the one-time ballroom.

The double rooms have tea/coffee facilities and hair dryer. Towels are provided.

Please note we are a non-smoking establishment and pets are not allowed in the house.

Location

We are located in the tiny hamlet of La Martinie, at the junction of the D66 and D42, half way between Chalus on the N21 (about 40km SW of Limoges) and Cussac to the west. 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 and at Angouleme (about an hour).

We can provide travel instructions if required .. or click here for a link to our location and how to find us on Google Maps®

Rates for 2008

Double Room en-suite

49.50 euros per night

Family unit (1 double & 1 twin)

80 euros per night

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.

40 euros payable with booking, Sterling cheques also acceptable.

The view from the south west

Guests' sitting and dining room

The auberge on a snowy February day in 2004

For a longer break,
how about our delightful cottage
in a nearby hamlet?

Link to our gite, a farm cottage in a tranquil village