Renovated farmhouse in rural hamlet. Quiet surroundings with private rear garden

Farmhouse in La Creuse, Limousin, Peace and quiet in a rural idyll

This delightful rural property is situated in the quiet hamlet of Puy Japin in the commune of Viersat making it an ideal place to chill and relax. It is completely detached and has its own private rear garden accessed from the side of the property. Garden furniture and a barbecue are provided.

This property is ideally suited for those people who wish to experience traditional rural France. Visit Puy Japin to escape the modern world. The area is excellent for walking and cycling and has brilliant wildlife to discover. We provide a TV (English channels only) as well as a large selection of DVDs and books in several languages plus toys/games for children. WIFI is provided with a 4G plus router with speeds up to 300 mbps. please note that internet speeds cannot be guaranteed. Password is supplied before booking

Electric convector heaters are available in the bedrooms, lounge and there are heaters in the bathroom. Please use energy responsibly and switch off when not required. Please note there is no log fire in the gite now. This is partly due to misuse and for safety reasons.

The property has 3 bedrooms sleeping 4 adults and 2 children. One room is a bunk bed. A toddler bed can be added on request. Two travel cots are available please supply your own bedding for babies. There is a downstairs bathroom and an upstairs shower room. Both also have sink and toilet. Sheets and towels can be provided (small additional fee) or you are welcome to bring your own. Duvets, blankets and pillows are provided. The kitchen has a small gas cooker and hob, 2 under counter fridges with ice boxes, a kettle, percolator, washing machine and microwave etc. There is also a courtyard to the front shaded by a large Ash tree. Reclining chairs are kept in the gite for use on the courtyard. Monet spent all of the spring of 1889 in Fresselines, a village along the Creuse river, exploring this world through his artist's eyes. Between March and May, he painted a series of nine canvases inspired by this landscape, which he described as “a place of terrific and savage beauty”. Fresselines is around one hour by car from the property.

Being a rural gite car use is recommended. There is no charging on site for EV. There is ample parking for several vehicles.

Montlucon is the closest town, 18km away, with a large number of shops and supermarkets. There are 2 bakeries within 8km. We recommend the bakery in Quinnsainnes open 7 mornings a week.

There is an aqua park and bowling near Montlucon.

We accept pets and the local area is great for walking with or without a dog. Rural farm paths lead from the little road where the property is situated. The area is surrounded by countryside and there are several lakes and forests to explore nature within a short drive.

Montlucon old town has a good selection of restaurants. Other restaurants are within a 30 minute drive. We especially recommend La Damier in Fontanieres, Auberge Chambonchard in Chambonchard, Le coq d’or in Chenerailles and the Auberge du moulin near Chambon Sur Vouieze

Thank you for reading and we look forward to welcoming you to the area of France that we fell in love with many years ago. Please do not hesitate to contact us if you have any questions.

Links to Points of interest are listed below. Please ask for any other information or contact local tourist websites.

https://fr.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pierres_Jaumâtres

Excellent family day out. Ancient stones left from the ice age to explore. Acrobranche in the trees, mini golf and a restaurant with outdoor terrace.

https://www.france-voyage.com/cities-towns/montlucon-10654/aquatic-park-loue-34796.htm

https://www.bowling-montlucon.com

https://www.tourisme-creuse.com/en/offers/meandre-de-la-tarde-et-pont-supendu-budeliere-en-2312832/

A fabulous scenic area

https://etang-des-landes.creuse.fr

https://www.tourisme-creuse.com/offres/le-bois-de-lassoux-budeliere-fr-2312377/

https://www.tourisme-creuse.com/en/offers/etang-de-la-reyberie-budeliere-en-2312772/

https://www.tourisme-creuse.com/en/all-the-creuse/discover/tourist-sites/towns-and-villages/evaux-les-bains/

https://www.tourisme-creuse.com/en/offers/chateau-de-boussac-boussac-en-2312763/