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Gîte de Forge Basse La Chapelle Montbrandeix
Lakefront cottage in La Chapelle Montbrandeix with kitchen
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Reviews
9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 450 sq m
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Explore the area
La Chapelle-Montbrandeix, Nouvelle-Aquitaine
- Place, Regional Natural Park Périgord Limousin1 min walk
- Place, Rochechouart - Nature Park
- Place, Château de Montbrun10 min drive
- Airport, Limoges (LIG-Limoges Intl.)53 min drive
Rooms & beds
1 bedroom (sleeps 4)
Bedroom 1
1 Double Futon, 1 Queen Bed and 1 Crib
1 bathroom
Bathroom 1
Bathtub · Toilet
Spaces
Kitchen
Garden
Dining area
About this property
Gîte de Forge Basse La Chapelle Montbrandeix
The gîte de Forge Basse, located on a magnificent 10 hectare site facing a beautiful lake (1 hectare), opens its doors to you and welcomes you in its natural setting, located in the heart of the Périgord natural park- Limousin. Idyllic place for lovers of nature and animals (Izio the keeper of the Estate, Tic and Tac our two Mangalitza pigs and our farmyard made up of different varieties of hens as well as our Indian runner ducks).
In a friendly atmosphere, of exchanges and sharing, we will be happy to show you around our permaculture farm.
Theme evening organized during the summer (vegetarian / vegan meal, biodynamic wine tasting, free evening exchange on the fundamentals of permaculture ...). The dishes tasted during these evenings will be of organic origin.
Private access for fishermen without supplement all year round. Possibility of loan of equipment and initiation if necessary. Systematic release of caught fish.
The gîte includes:
Ground floor: living room (convertible sofa) with fully equipped open kitchen.
Upstairs: one bedroom (200 x 160 bed) with view of the pond, bathroom (double bath).
Dry toilet.
For young children: supply on request: cot, baby bath, paddling pool.
Garden furniture, barbecue,
Accepted animals.
Services: Sheets provided. Internet connection, TV.
Organic welcome pack (cleaning and hygiene products). For the respect of the site, we ask you not to use others.
Possibility to book organic breakfast (5 € gourmet formula or 8 € wellness formula). Exceptionally meals on request.
Other service: cleaning (with supplement).
Supplies: Fresh products from the estate's organic farm (vegetables).
Activities around the Montbrandeix Chapel:
- Hiking or mountain biking
- Basketry (La Chapelle Montbrandeix)
- Limoges, capital of the arts of fire (porcelain, enamel, stained glass), its museums, its historic center, its aquarium.
- Discovery of the riches of Haute-Vienne and the Dordogne. The Dordogne with its river, canoe, its prehistoric caves, its monuments. The many castles in the region along the Richard the Lionheart route...
- Visit not to be missed: Venice from Périgord to Brantôme.
- Swimming pool in Chalus (11km)
All local shops (Cussac 5km)
Regional and night markets in summer.
In a friendly atmosphere, of exchanges and sharing, we will be happy to show you around our permaculture farm.
Theme evening organized during the summer (vegetarian / vegan meal, biodynamic wine tasting, free evening exchange on the fundamentals of permaculture ...). The dishes tasted during these evenings will be of organic origin.
Private access for fishermen without supplement all year round. Possibility of loan of equipment and initiation if necessary. Systematic release of caught fish.
The gîte includes:
Ground floor: living room (convertible sofa) with fully equipped open kitchen.
Upstairs: one bedroom (200 x 160 bed) with view of the pond, bathroom (double bath).
Dry toilet.
For young children: supply on request: cot, baby bath, paddling pool.
Garden furniture, barbecue,
Accepted animals.
Services: Sheets provided. Internet connection, TV.
Organic welcome pack (cleaning and hygiene products). For the respect of the site, we ask you not to use others.
Possibility to book organic breakfast (5 € gourmet formula or 8 € wellness formula). Exceptionally meals on request.
Other service: cleaning (with supplement).
Supplies: Fresh products from the estate's organic farm (vegetables).
Activities around the Montbrandeix Chapel:
- Hiking or mountain biking
- Basketry (La Chapelle Montbrandeix)
- Limoges, capital of the arts of fire (porcelain, enamel, stained glass), its museums, its historic center, its aquarium.
- Discovery of the riches of Haute-Vienne and the Dordogne. The Dordogne with its river, canoe, its prehistoric caves, its monuments. The many castles in the region along the Richard the Lionheart route...
- Visit not to be missed: Venice from Périgord to Brantôme.
- Swimming pool in Chalus (11km)
All local shops (Cussac 5km)
Regional and night markets in summer.
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Amenities
Pool
Kitchen
Washing machine
Pet-friendly
Outdoor space
Breakfast available
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Flexible check-in available (contact host in advance of arrival)
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Children
Children allowed: ages 0–17
Events
No events allowed
Pets
Pets allowed
Smoking
Smoking is not permitted
Important information
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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 not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
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Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
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Cash transactions at this property cannot exceed EUR 1000, due to national regulations; for further details, please contact the property using the information in the booking confirmation
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About the area
La Chapelle Montbrandeix
Located in La Chapelle Montbrandeix, this cottage is in a rural area and on the waterfront. Éspace Météorite Paul Pellas and Espace Meteorite are cultural highlights, and some of the area's landmarks include Château de Montbrun and Piégut Tower. Aventure Parc Lacs de Haute Charente and Chêne-Vert Arboretum are also worth visiting. Fishing offers a great chance to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with ecotours, hiking and mountain biking nearby.
La Chapelle-Montbrandeix, Nouvelle-Aquitaine
What's nearby
- Regional Natural Park Périgord Limousin - 1 min walk - 0.0 km
- Château de Montbrun - 10 min drive - 8.5 km
- Piégut Tower - 18 min drive - 16.9 km
- Château de Chalus-Chabrol - 21 min drive - 18.1 km
- Brantôme Abbey - 55 min drive - 54.3 km
Getting around
Restaurants
- Dino's Bar - 15 min drive
- La Harpe - 17 min drive
- Andrieux S.A. - 13 min drive
- Bar Restaurant La Cloche - 16 min drive
- Duchadeuil Laurent - 15 min drive
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Reviews
9.6
Exceptional
Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Cleanliness
10/10
Check-in
10/10
Communication
10/10
Location
9.4/10
Listing accuracy
Reviews
23 August 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location
Disliked: Listing accuracy
Stayed 14 nights in Aug 2025
10/10 Excellent
Nina D.
27 July 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Nina D.
Stayed 11 nights in Jul 2025
10/10 Excellent
Marisa R.
3 September 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Un lugar muy especial
Marisa R.
Stayed 9 nights in Aug 2024
10/10 Excellent
francis j., La Meauffe
21 August 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Le calme avant tout
francis j.
Stayed 12 nights in Aug 2023
10/10 Excellent
Joel G.
29 July 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Magnifique
Joel G.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023
10/10 Excellent
JEAN MARC G.
29 June 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Retour à la nature
JEAN MARC G.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023
8/10 Good
Tania M.
4 May 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Séjour au calme
Tania M.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2023
10/10 Excellent
Sylvie A., Mary-sur-Marne
18 August 2022
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Un nid douillet au bord d'un étang
Sylvie A.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2022
10/10 Excellent
Philippe B.
8 August 2022
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Un séjour agréable, au calme et dans la verdure
Philippe B.
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2022
10/10 Excellent
Eric F., Saint Arnoult en Yvelines, France
12 July 2020
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Le grand calme
Eric F.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2020
10/10 Excellent
sandrine l.
19 August 2019
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Petit coin de Paradis
sandrine l.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2019
10/10 Excellent
Eric C.
10 August 2019
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Loin de tout mais si proche de l'essentiel
Eric C.
Stayed 14 nights in Jul 2019
10/10 Excellent
Philippe P.
20 July 2019
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
UN HAVRE DE PAIX
Philippe P.
8/10 Good
Stéphane C.
22 February 2019
très bonne
Stéphane C.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2019
8/10 Good
Nini V.
21 August 2018
Een groene oase
Nini V.
Stayed 14 nights in Aug 2018
About the host
Hosted by Dominique HAMEL
Languages:
French
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