Crozant holiday cottage: Crozant

Two farm gites with large pool, in a quiet rural location

Description Cottage, 80 m²,
2 Bedrooms, Sleeps 5, 1 Bathroom
Facilities beach, rural, garden, terrace, internet access, satellite or cable
Rates per property
Set rates in Euros
€61/night 
€365 - €850/week 
GBP Conversion - Estimated
£55/night 
£329 - £766/week 
Chris and Susie Richards
+33 (0)555-892408
+44 (0)776-8965921
Speaks: English, French

Photos and Description of this Crozant holiday cottage Each gite has 2 Bedrooms, 1 bathrooms, sleeping up to 4/5 people

'Les Marronniers' (The Chestnut Trees) is an idyllic former farm set in the tranquil Creuse département of France's Southwestern Limousin region, a walking and cycling paradise along riversides and through beautiful woodland where nature is pretty much undisturbed. We are situated on the edge of a pretty hamlet within a short drive (or bike ride!) of local shops, restaurants and bars, yet with 7 acres of our own private gardens and peaceful meadows. The nearby villages of Crozant with its castle ruins, and Fresselines made famous by Monet, boast spectacular views of the Rivers Creuse and Sedelle. Lake Chambon with its safe sandy beaches, fishing, water-sports, and lakeside restaurants and bars is only 10 minutes away. There is a large equestrian centre open to the public the same distance in the other direction, and golf, tennis and flying are also catered for. The famous Brenne wildlife and bird sanctuary is less than an hour away

Details for Gites 1 and 2 2 Bedrooms, Sleeps 5, 1 Bathroom

Our two gîtes are side-by-side modernised stone cottages created from what was once the second farmhouse at 'Les Marronniers', and retain many period features, such as exposed timbers and stonework. A thick stone partition wall prevents any noise passing between them. Each has a character of its own, but both are set up for comfortable holiday living for a family of four, with electric radiator heating for off-season lets (but we have never used it between April and October).
Crozant cottage rental - The lower gardens and pool

The lower gardens and pool

Crozant cottage rental - The front of the farmhouse, in the upper gardens

The front of the farmhouse, in the upper gardens

Crozant cottage rental - The farmhouse master bedroom

The farmhouse master bedroom

Crozant cottage rental - The gites

The gites

Location: Crozant in France

Nearest Airport: Limoges at 80 Kilometres
Nearest Ferry: Boulogne at 603 Kilometres
Nearest Train: St Sebastien at 4 Kilometres
Nearest Motorway: A20, junction 20 at 11 Kilometres
Nearest Beach: beach at 4.8 Kilometres
Car: necessary
We are just two hours from the chateaux of the Loire valley, in the beautiful rural Creuse département (23) of the Limousin region, close to the borders of Indre (36) and Haute-Vienne (87). All three départements contain a wealth of attractions for every taste, from the simple pleasures of quiet country life to the lively nightlife and student scene in the regional capital, Limoges. Within a very short distance, you will find breathtaking scenery along the banks of the River Creuse; cultural sites with strong local connections to George Sand, Chopin, Monet, Guillaumin and the other impressionists; historical towns, chateaus, ancient churches, and fortifications dating back to the days of the crusaders and even earlier; tennis, water-sports, fishing, horse-riding, nature walks, and farm visits; lake-side restaurants and bars, outdoor cafes, gourmet auberges, a state-of-the-art discotheque (4 miles from us - well out of earshot!) and even a “cottage pub”

Availability for this holiday cottage rental in Crozant, France

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Rental Rates for this holiday cottage in Crozant, France

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Rental rates quoted in:
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Dates Rates
Name of Period Begins Ends Weekly Week
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Minimum Stay
Low season 01 November 2009 - 18 December 2009 €365 €61 €61 3 Nights
Peak season 20 December 2009 - 08 January 2010 €850 - - 1 Week

Additional information about rental rates

  • Additional charge for heating November to February inclusive, €40 per week per gite. Rates include for bed linen but not for towels.
  • Guests are responsible for any damage they cause to our facilities, and we advise you to insure against possible liability for any major cost.

    Having said that, we quite understand that minor accidents happen, and rather than hold a security deposit, we prefer to operate a 'gentlemen's agreement' for the economical repair or replacement of damaged items. We will only expect you to pay what it costs us.

Accommodation and facilities for this holiday cottage rental in Crozant, France

Property Type:
  • cottage (semi-detached)

Accommodation Type:
  • self-catering

Floor Area:
  • 80 m²

Location Type:
  • beach
  • rural

Theme:
  • away from it all
  • family

General:
  • central heating
  • linen provided
  • sunbed

Kitchen:
  • oven
  • grill
  • fridge
  • hob
  • clothes dryer
  • microwave
  • washing machine
  • 4 ring stove

Dining:
  • dining area
  • highchair
  • seating for 4 people

Bathrooms:
  • 1 Bathroom
  • Bathroom 1 (Gite 1) - Toilet, Shower Enclosure

Bedrooms:
  • 2 bedrooms, sleeps maximum of 5 people
  • Gite 1 Bedroom 1 - 1 Double Bed
    Gite 1 Bedroom 2 - 2 Single Bed, 1 Cot
  • A third single bed or a cot can fit in the twin bedroom of Gite 1 without difficulty – please contact us if you want to bring an extra child at no additional cost.
Entertainment:
  • TV
  • DVD
  • satellite or cable
  • CD
  • radio

Internet Access:
  • wireless broadband
  • internet access

Outside:
  • garden
  • terrace
  • barbecue
  • child's swing
  • parking
  • 4 garden chairs
  • 4 deck chairs
  • 12 bicycles

Swimming Pools:
  • heated pool
  • outdoor pool

Suitability:
  • pets not allowed
  • children welcome

Local Activities:
  • swimming
  • tennis
  • walking
  • sailing
  • cycling
  • fishing
  • horse riding
  • wind-surfing
  • water skiing
  • mountain biking
  • diving

Notes: The property has lawned gardens to front and rear, sun terraces overlooking the pool, and far-reaching views of our valley. At night, the low light pollution affords a fascinating panorama of stars – they don’t call this ‘the forgotten France’ for nothing; the Creuse is one of the most uncrowded parts of the whole country.

Further details for this holiday cottage rental in Crozant, France

House Parties: We are happy to negotiate discounted rates to take the whole property for up to 9 people and for non-standard periods (outside of the peak summer season). We can help you to organise airport transfers, local transport, grocery and wine shopping, catering (in-house at Les Marronniers or in nearby restaurants), festive decorations, and special events such as sightseeing, boat trips, guided nature walks, horse-back treks, balloon and light aircraft flights, musical performances, theatre, etc. We will get the best local deals for you at cost - our own services come free with our compliments!

Getting Here: Limoges Airport is just 50 minutes away on the A20 motorway (Exit 28), and has frequent flights by Ryanair from Stansted, Luton, Nottingham (EMA), Liverpool, Bournemouth, Bristol or Edinburgh, by FlyBe from Southampton, Belfast, Glasgow or Newcastle, and by Air France from other European cities. Car hire is available from the airport. Journey time on the Eurostar from central London (Waterloo International) to Limoges is around 7 hours total. If you prefer to drive, there are numerous motorway links from the Channel ports and Northern European countries to get you well South of Paris. From Orleans the A71, or from Tours the A85, both lead to the major interchanges at Vierzon, from where the A20 heads South past Châteauroux and on to Limoges – this section is toll-free, and usually traffic-free too

Swimming Pool, etc.: The 12 x 5 metre pool with Roman steps and built-in jacuzzi was completed in June 2004 and is surrounded by a spacious lawn and loungers. It is checked and cleaned frequently, and complies with the stringent new French safety standards. There is also a full-size trampoline, barbecues, boules, and a large selection of bicycles (and safety helmets) for you to use at no extra charge. There is a library of books and DVDs, a games room and free WiFi broadband access. Newly introduced regulations in France set strict safety standards for swimming pools. We are supportive of this initiative and will expect you to comply with the common-sense rules for the pool, as well as other facilities. We will explain these to you when you arrive (or you can request an advance copy). To minimise the risk of injury, or of damage to the pool liner, glass and sharp objects are not permitted within the pool compound. We are pleased to provide plastic glasses and picnic equipment for your use.

Other Activities: Bird-watching, sailing, microlighting, flying

Reviews for this holiday cottage rental in Crozant, France

Rating
5 out of 5

Comments from Owner Guestbook

HRGuestBook73778 HR GuestBook
Review Submitted: December 6, 2007 Date of Stay: December 2007
'It's been a very memorable two weeks. We felt completely at home in this extremely comfortable and well-equipped house and gardens. We were very touched by the kindness, hard work, sensitivity and warm welcome from Chris and Susie. Thank you for all the extra touches - you really have thought of everything even WiFi which was an extra bonus. All enjoyed the area - special memories in Argenton, Gargilesse, the lac sailing and kayaking, and the stars on a couple of nights. Keep up the good work - you're doing a great job! Helen.'


'Oh, Chris and Susie, how could you? You have made one fatal error! Outside the site you should have put the sign: WARNING! Once here, you will never want to leave!!! Love, Bethanie (Age 13 - yep, stroppy teenager).'


'I love it! Thank you, au revoir. Dominic (Age 11).'
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Rating
5 out of 5

Les Marroniers

Appleyard London
Review Submitted: September 3, 2009 Date of Stay: August 2009
We had a wonderful holiday at Les Marroniers- it is the perfect spot in which to relax. The accommodation was spotlessly clean and it felt like home-away-from-home. There is plenty to do on site - the pool and the games room kept my family entertained and there is a good supply of books and DVDs too. The gite is 5km from the local supermarket and it also provides a good base for sightseeing on the area. We particularly liked Argenton-sur-Creuse and the Roman ruins around this area which were fascinating and very well preserved. There is also an excellent pizza restaurant there! We have no hesitation in recommending this holiday to others. Enjoy!
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Rating
5 out of 5

Great gite holiday

Dolphin Man Yorkshire, UK
Review Submitted: August 11, 2009 Date of Stay: August 2009
We are a family with two young children aged 2 and 5. The location of the gite is great , as it is a beautiful and quiet area, but only 45 min drive from Limoges airport. Gite no 2 which we stayed in is cosy and charming and in very good condition, as well as clean and well equipped. In the gite we found a print out with that weeks activities in the local area, which we thought was very thoughtful. The owners are very welcoming, relaxed and extremely friendly. We have already recommended the gite to several friends. Activities at Lac Chambon nearby would be great for teenagers, but we found the pool, trampolin, play room with toys, games, books etc perfect for our young children. We visited several restaurants, all were v child friendly, and we had excellent food. This was our first time staying in a French gite, and because of the high standard, we will have high expectations for next time.
Owner's Response: We do set ourselves high standards, not always easy to achieve, but this is the sort of comment that makes it all worthwhile!
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Rating
5 out of 5

Vacation July 2009

Long tall John Dieren, Netherlands
Review Submitted: August 9, 2009 Date of Stay: July 2009
We had a great 2 weeks in the "forgotten France" near the Creuse in Gite No. 2 of Les Maronniers. Not only the quiet beautiful landscape, the fantastic swimming pool, but also the gîte itself and not to forget the warm hospitality of Chris and Sue made the 2 weeks stay an unforgettable one.
Netherlands, july 2009.
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Rating
5 out of 5

Perfect holiday at Les Marrionners

Jan F Liverpool, UK
Review Submitted: July 26, 2009 Date of Stay: July 2009
The property is in an idyllic location if you want a peaceful holiday, but with as much or as little as you wish to do. The gardens with badminton, childrens swings and trampoline, swimming pool and games room are fantastic "extras". The gite was very clean and well maintained with BBQ and good supply of equipment inside the gite. The owners, Chris and Susie, were exceptionally friendly and helpful, but not intrusive in any way. We would definitely recommend this property for a family, singles or couples holiday. Excellent games room with table tennis, x box, library (books and dvds), large selection of games. The gites are within easy reach of the lovely village of Eguzon, St Benoit and several other beautiful french towns. The nearby lake offers a variety of watersports and a few beach side restaurants. Five minutes drive away is Le Cottage pub serving good food with very friendly service. Overall we had a brilliant holiday and couldn't fault it at all. Hope to return in the not too distant future.
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