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Authentic French Country Barn - in The Limousin, France “Lake District”.

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Barn entrance- l’entrée de la grange
Open plan living area
Open plan living area
Buffet
Fully equipped kitchen

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional
2 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 4150 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Dryer
  • Parking available
  • Washer
  • Kitchen
  • Barbecue grill
  • Pet-friendly

Explore the area

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Gourdon-Murat
  • Plateau de Millevaches
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Millevaches Regional Natural Park in Limousin
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Lac de Vassiviere
    ‪41 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 4)

Bedroom 2

2 Single Beds

Downstairs bedroom

1 Queen Bed

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 2

Bathtub · Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Garden
Dining area

About this property

Authentic French Country Barn - in The Limousin, France “Lake District”.

Beautifully appointed 2 bed/2 bath barn conversion with exposed beams and French doors opening on to scenic country views of fields and woodland. Ground floor is wheelchair friendly. Enjoy a barbecue on the terrace, relax in the jacuzzi (from May to end September) or feel yourself unwind as you listen to the stream or watch the cows grazing in the fields. Enjoy walking, cycling, fishing, horse riding, tennis, golf, touring the many towns and markets in the area or enjoy the amenities of the many lakes - beaches, kyaking, pedaloes, sunbathing, picnicking, boat trips or a game of petanque before lunch. Lake Viam, Lake Bariousses, Lake Vassiviere all close by. Bugeat with train station, Carrefour Express, butcher, baker, pharmacy, bank, hairdresser is 6 km away. Scenic town of Treignac 17 km, Eymoutiers 20 km. Limoges and Brive 1 hour. Tulle/Ussel hospitals 50 minutes. Day trips to scenic Argentat, Collange -la-Rouge, historic Oradour-sur-Glane. Winter skiing at Besse and Mont D'or... or just sit by the woodburner and play bridge! Something for everyone.

Property manager

Deborah Middleton
Premier Host

Languages

English, French, German, Italian, Spanish

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Amenities

Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Pet-friendly
Free WiFi
Outdoor space

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House Rules

Flexible check-in available (contact host in advance of arrival)
Minimum age to rent: 18
Check out before 11:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

Pets allowed: limit 2 total
Other dogs on premises. There is a road.
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
Smoking allowed on terrace and outside.
Small children must be supervised at all times.

Important information

You need to know

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
This property uses eco-friendly cleaning products
Host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit

We should mention

This property does not have any lifts
Cash transactions at this property cannot exceed USD 1000, due to national regulations; for further details, please contact the property using the information in the booking confirmation
A car is recommended for transport to and from this property

About the area

Gourdon-Murat

Located in Gourdon-Murat, this holiday home is in a rural area and on a lake. St. George Fountain and Church of St. Dulcet are local landmarks, and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Millevaches Regional Natural Park in Limousin and Mont Gargan. Discover the area's water adventures with kayaking and rafting nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with horse riding and hiking.
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Gourdon-Murat

What's nearby

  • Plateau de Millevaches - 1 min walk - 0.0 km
  • Millevaches Regional Natural Park in Limousin - 1 min walk - 0.0 km
  • Musée du President Jacques Chirac - 28 min drive - 27.4 km
  • Lac de Vassiviere - 41 min drive - 38.5 km
  • Auphelle Beach - 59 min drive - 48.8 km

Getting around

  • Bugeat Station - 7 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Café de Paris - ‬13 min drive
  • ‪Bar du Commerce - ‬13 min drive
  • ‪Cote Ti Plage - ‬15 min drive
  • ‪Auberge des Bruyères - ‬15 min drive
  • ‪Restaurant des Touristes - ‬7 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Authentic French Country Barn - in The Limousin, France “Lake District”. pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows pets (limit 2 total).

What time is check-out at Authentic French Country Barn - in The Limousin, France “Lake District”.?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Authentic French Country Barn - in The Limousin, France “Lake District”. located?

Situated on a lake, this holiday home is steps away from Plateau de Millevaches and Millevaches Regional Natural Park in Limousin. Museum of Popular Art and Traditions and St. George Fountain are also within 12 miles (20 km).

Reviews

10

Exceptional

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9.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Christelle C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Séjour en famille

Proche de bugeat ou mon grand père habite cadre agréable et Deborah est adorable sa maison est très belle merci encore pour tout
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Susan D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Thank you Deborah

Secluded but so very comfortable, the barn catered perfectly for our travelling party of four. Deborah has paid attention to detail in making her guests welcome. The cosy fire for the cold rainy afternoons after returning from exploring the beautiful Limousin was an added bonus.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Martine C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Une jolie grange et une région à découvrir

Très belles vacances dans La Grange Fleurie. Nous étions proches de lacs, de villages à découvrir, de belles balades à faire…le coucher de soleil sur la terrasse était superbe. Merci Déborah pour l’acceptation de nos deux « loulous » Paloma et Théo nos deux British Shorthair qui ont eux aussi beaucoup apprécié le lieu…avec les fortes chaleurs, il manquait peut être un climatiseur ou un autre ventilateur mais nos amis en ont apporté un…nous n’avons pas testé le jacuzzi car il faisait trop chaud et nous préférions les lacs proches…peut être une prochaine fois…
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

ALAN B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Superb Barn.

We were not disappointed, the barn was superb, the photos do not do it justice. Deborah is an excellent host, very considerate and friendly and will go the extra mile to make your stay a success. Gourdon-Murat is a good location to explore the area and get a good idea of rural french life.
Stayed 28 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

francine m.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Le paradis

Endroit merveilleux. La grange Fleurie est magique. Tout est beau simple. Propre.. Un calme géant. Deborah a une superbe joie de vivre. Adorable et super sympa. Séjour a renouveler.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Hervé B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Une perle dans un écrin de verdure

Merci Déborah pour votre accueil, votre sympathie et vos bonnes adresses. Nous avons passé un très agréable séjour à la Grange fleurie ; point de départ de nos escapades journalières en Corrèze. A refaire très vite!
Stayed 14 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Gareth R., Toulouse, France

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

High end property in quiet landscape area

We thoroughly enjoyed our stay in this quiet but beautiful area. The property is of a very high standard, heated floors , high end bathrooms, beautiful deck. In the area we specifically enjoyed: - the beach at Lac des Bariousses; - the randonnées (maps provided) particularly the very interesting gallo-Roman ruins at “Les Mazières”; - the town of Uzerche, very pretty - Chateau de Val, on the beach of the reservoir with an interesting exhibit showing the villages before the dam was built; - dinner at L’Auberge du Sauvage , Rempnat, they always have vegetarian plat available which is excellent; Also the WiFi is fast and there is both French, British TV and Netflix available. Also Deborah is a very generous and friendly host who is very attentive to any little thing that needs to be addressed. Thanks Deborah! Gareth and Fiona, stayed 2 weeks August 2020
Stayed 14 nights in Aug 2020

10/10 Excellent

Franck B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Excellent séjour !

Tout à fait conforme à l'annonce, les surprises que nous avons eu n'ont réellement été que de bonnes surprises ! Hôte très accueillante, panier de bienvenue largement fourni et tout est là pour passer un très bon séjour dès la première soirée. La maison est parfaitement équipée, tout est fonctionnel. Propreté 100% irréprochable ! En plus, une région accueillante largement à la hauteur de nos espérances. Nous recommandons largement cette résidence !
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2020

10/10 Excellent

philippe d.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Beautiful

Hôte très accueillante. Très bonnes prestations pour ce gîte. Environnement calme et agréable, départs de belles balades dans les environs. Nous recommandons cette maison grandement
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2020

10/10 Excellent

Christophe P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Un endroit magique !

La grange fleurie est tout simplement un endroit extraordinaire pour vivre simplement, confortablement, et se ressourcer pleinement. Deborah vous y accueille avec simplicité et un humour tout britannique. Quant au plateau des Millevaches, c’est un émerveillement de tous les instants. J’y reviendrai c’est sur !
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2020

10/10 Excellent

Kim S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Exceptional welcome in wonderful location and supreme comfort

We visited in August 2019. We have been staying in similar accommodation every year in France for 10-20 years and this was our most enjoyable yet. Deborah ensured we had a very warm welcome with every possible need catered for. We certainly felt at home and did not feel like just the next group to stay. The location was quiet and peaceful, despite being on the D32 road, we found the traffic to be very light, with a mix of cyclists, tractors and local inhabitants. We would sit on the patio for meals, to the side of the property and either observe the handsome bovine neighbours in the field adjacent or exchange a wave with a passing local cyclist or driver. We enjoyed the 5-10 minute walk to the village tennis court. It was almost always vacant and we played most days. The surface was somewhat short of that at Roland-Garros (we imagine), having a few idiosyncratic bounces and troughs but it was perfectly suitable for social mixed doubles. Deborah had provided mountain bikes and we greatly enjoyed using these to explore the hilly tracks and roads. We cycled to Bugeat and Lake Viam and the cascades at Pradines, and to a very typical rural lunch stop at Lestards. By car, we were most impressed with the quiet roads for visiting Treignac, Lake Bariousses and Eymoutiers and we had a lovely visit by train for a day in Limoges. We also walked along the quiet rural tracks and through the woods at the back of the accommodation. Evening meals were taken either in one of the many restaurants within a 30 minute drive, or sitting on the patio beside the barbecue watching the dippers catching insects near the brook, the jays and raptors flying between the woods or the bats performing their acrobatic displays overhead. We bought supplies from the supermarkets in Bugeat, Treignac and Eymoutiers and enjoyed an evening of live guitar music in Bugeat. All in all, we found the accommodation, the location and the warmth of the welcome to be of a high level, the like of which we have rarely experienced.
Stayed 12 nights in Aug 2019

10/10 Excellent

Pierre M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Merveilleux

Grange magnifique hôte exceptionnel! Très accueillante très avenante à l'écoute de ses locataires. J'y retournerai sans hésitation!

About the host

Hosted by Deborah Middleton

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Deborah Middleton is an author of crime novels set in Bermuda. An inveterate globetrotter, she moved to Gourdon-Murat from Mallorca in 2017 having been seduced by the Limousin scenery and warmth of the people. She has spent the past 18 months working with French artisans to lovingly convert the barn into a high-end « gîte » ... while she “camped” in the farmhouse next door!
“I traded in my tennis racquet for a chainsaw and paintbrush!! But I have no regrets! I hope that you will fall in love with the area and have a wonderful stay in the barn”.

Languages spoken - some better than others: English, French, Spanish, Italian and German.

She looks forward to sharing

Why they chose this property

It has everything! Fabulous countryside, walking and cycling trails on your doorstep, lakes, scenic towns, markets and great rail and road access to other towns for sightseeing.
You can be as active or relaxed as you want.
The barn has great charm and is fully equipped as your home from home.
The nights are cool so you will sleep well and the night sky is amazing, if you like to star gaze!

What makes this property unique

Something for everyone - outdoor activities close by for adults and kids alike.

A comfortable and modern home from home but with charm and character.

Languages:

English, French, German, Italian, Spanish

Premier Host

They consistently provide great experiences for their guests