Holiday gites with private pool set in the peaceful and relaxing countryside of the Limousin

Converted coach house and stables

Set in 3 acres of land with a shared 10 x 5 metre private pool complete with sun loungers and parasols. The property is situated on the edge of the medieval town of Le Dorat and within 10 mins easy walking distance of shops and cafes and restaurants. Limoges and Poitiers are both within 1 hour’s drive and offer excellent shopping opportunities and cultural attractions. An ideal area for walking, cycling, fishing, golf and horse riding. Watersports are available close by.

Notes on accommodation

Both gites can be heated for winter letting. Bed linen, towels and tea-towels are provided. Guests are requested to provide their own pool towels. The pool is fitted with safety fencing and childproof gates to comply with the French pool safety regulations. The large playing field is gated and child friendly. The owners are on hand for any questions, but your privacy is respected at all times.

Accessibility

Gite 1 is on one floor but has steps into the property. Gite 2 has a stair up to the bedrooms which is slightly steeper than normal. The stair can be fitted with child safety gates, at the top and bottom, if required.

Outside space

The property has a large private drive with adequate parking.

There are swings and a slide for smaller children. Adult bikes are available for your use.

There is a large child friendly playing field for ball games, badminton, boules, table tennis etc. There is also a child’s swing with chute and a trampoline.

The pool has a safety fence surrounding it to comply with French pool safety regulations. Each gite has its’ own entrance gate to the pool. Sun loungers and parasols are provided within the pool area. The pool is maintained daily by the owners and is open from 1st May – 30th September.

The area is rich in wildlife with many birds frequenting the property- an abundance of swallows and wrens. The swallows love to feed on insects caught above the swimming pool and will often drink from the swimming pool- human use of the pool is much to their annoyance! Many bats can be seen flying over the gardens in the late evening and a barn owl patrols the gardens and the field at night. You will often hear him screeching from his perch!

Wi-Fi

Internet access is available to our guests at no extra charge.

A bit of history

The main house was built in the 1840's and was the main 'Coach House' serving the Chateau in Le Dorat. The two gites were formerly the stables for the horses with access directly from the rear of the Coach House. Gite 1 stabled 4 horses whilst gite 2 stabled 6 horses. The gites still contain original features such the water troughs and tethering rings for the horses. The main house has many original features including the feeding troughs for the horses to feed after pulling the coaches to Le Dorat.

Note

We have made every effort to make sure the accuracy of these pages, however, the Owners do not guarantee all facilities, equipment etc. are exactly as described.