Couples accommodation in the Correze department of the Limousin region

Property Description

In a tiny rustic hamlet in beautiful countryside. Walk out of the front door  into the garden through the gate and set off down one of the many footpaths into wonderful unspoilt real countryside. Wild life abounds and for lovers of all the natural things in life. This is a wonderful place, peace , tranquility and a sense of byegone days. High above the valley of the Dordogne just above Argentat which is only about 13 kilometres away with its attractive riverside restaurants and other excellent eating-places.shops and supermarkets.

Accommodation details

The cottage has a spacious living room with beamed ceiling, large inglenook fireplace with wood burning stove. Fitted corner kitchen with dishwasher, sink, gas cooker, fridge washing, machine etc. Shower room with hand basin W /C shower cubicle. Upstairs: One bedroom with en-suite W/C and hand basin. There is however ample space for another single bed in the sitting room if required. Fully equipped for the holiday except for linen (towels, sheets, pillow cases, drying up cloths.) Front door to the footpaths and a side door to the sunny south facing terrace, patio and garden. Gas cooker. There are no extra charges for gas or electricity. Mobile phone reception is good

Local area

This area has to be the most beautiful in France. It is practically completely unspoilt, the only large "human" intervention being a series of dams down the principle rivers to provide hydro-electrical power. But even these dams generate their own beauty in the form of lakes up-stream where in some cases water-borne activities are possible.

The town of Argentat is just down the road from the Pont de L'Hospital - it has shops and an array of restaurants and other excellent eating-places, many of which are right on the banks of the river Dordogne. The whole area is well known for its good food and wine; there are many places to go within easy reach and we will be happy to point you in the right direction.

Other details

Also worth a mention is the presence of many caves in the area, including the very famous Gouffre de Padirac. This is essentially an enormous series of underground lakes, and they can be accessed through an hole which sinks deep into the earth. This really is a sight to behold, and photography is difficult within the caves and could never capture the scale and beauty of this natural phenomenon. However, they do take a photo of you on the underground boat ride as a souvenir. History is round every bend in the road. medieval churches, villages and chateaux. Weekly markets in most local towns.
 The area is well known for its good food and wine. Not far away is Rocamadour, a pilgrimage site and of great importance since the middle ages. Rocamadour is a town built spectacularly up the side of a hill.
 

Rental prices/Changeover day

March / April / May / October £210 15% discount on 2nd week
June / September £245 15% discount on 2nd week
July / August £285 15% discount on 2nd week
PRICES ARE IN STERLING.IF YOU ARE COMING FROM ANYWHERE ELSE WE WILL QUOTE YOU A WEEKLY PRICE FOR YOUR HOLIDAY IN EUROS.Changeover day is Saturday, check-in after 16.00 and check-out before 10.00

Travel times & Directions

Argentat is about 21 twisting kilometers from Tulle on the D1120 and on arrival you will find a round about with a small house on it. At the round about take the main signs to Aurillac over the river bridge and take the first right slip road >> L'Hospital. Right off the slip road onto D116 straight on past the gravel pits into the village of L'Hospital. Go through the village and you will find the river Maronne cross the bridge and we are the first house on the right.

Please leave plenty of time for your journey, particularly for the last part of your route. Many of the roads around Argentat are narrow and winding, and by leaving plenty of time not only will you have more time to enjoy the scenery, you will also travel in more comfort and safety. Please do facilitate the passing of other traffic when you are travelling. The locals have seen the sights before, and it is inconvenient and frustrating for them to have to follow slow tourist traffic. We are located Approximately 6 - 8 hours from the ferry ports of Calais and Bolougne.  Caen and Roscoff are 5 - 7 hours away (this inlcludes stopping times for lunch etc.) Toulouse and Rodez airports are 3½ hours away, Bergerac and Brive (due to open in 2010) airports are within 2 hours and Limoges airports is an hour away

Contact details

Mr & Mrs James Mallows
Maison de Pont
Le Pont de L'Hospital, B.P. 38
19400 Argentat
FRANCE