Self-catering rental Château near Bellac in west France with pool

Introduction

This stunning Château dates back to 1870 and has undergone sympathetic restoration to offer high quality, traditional self-catering accommodation in a beautiful setting.

The property sits on a hilltop with views over the surrounding countryside. Three acres of private, walled grounds including lawns and mature trees and plants.

Private, heated pool of 12 x 6m with sun terrace and loungers.
The pool, filtered using a state of the art system and chlorine free is heated to a constant 28ºC meaning you can swim at any time of the day or night.

Spacious interior spread over two floors with high quality furnishings, fixtures and fittings.

The central drawing room has a large sofa and comfortable chairs, Linn stereo system with KEF speakers, iPod connection and direct access onto the garden.

TV room with 40" LCD TV, DVD player and satellite receiver with UK channels. Selection of books, DVDs and games.

Fully equipped kitchen with dishwasher, hob / cooker, dishwasher, American style fridge dispensing chilled water and ice cubes, a washing machine and tumble dryer.

Seven bedrooms all with ultra comfortable beds and the finest, pure white cotton sheets, duckdown duvets and pillows.

For those with young children or who wish to avoid the use of the stairs two bedrooms with an adjoining bathroom are located on the ground floor. Further five double bedrooms and four limestone clad bathrooms with showers on the first floor.

Each bedroom is individually designed with a combination of colours and furnishings to compliment the solid wood floors, stone fireplaces and large windows.

Full or part catering available.
Daily cleaning of bathrooms included.
Pool towels, hairdryers and waffle bathrobes provided.

The local village (3 km) has 4 bakeries, 2 pharmacies, charcuterie, supermarket, newsagent, a shop with regional products, a weekly market and a number of cafés.

Every other Thursday in July and August the 'Marché des Producteurs' is an evening farmers' market with a vast choice of produce.

Accommodation

Entrance hall

Separate WC and hand basin

Kitchen with dishwasher, fridge freezer, oven and hob and microwave
Door to front terrace and garden

Utility / laundry room with American-style fridge freezer, washing machine and dryer

Dining room with dining table and chairs, fireplace

Living room with couches, chairs, iPod connection, Linn stereo and KEF speakers
Door to rear terrace and garden

TV room with 40" flat-screen TV with UK satellite channels. DVD player and DVDs

Bedroom 1, double

Bedroom 2, two singles

Bathroom ensuite to bedroom 1 & 2) with WC, shower and basin

Stairs to 1st floor;

Bedroom 3, double

Separate bathroom with WC, shower and hand basin

Bedroom 4, double

Separate bathroom with WC, shower and hand basin

Bedroom 5, double with balcony

Bedroom 6, double and child's single bed

Separate bathroom with WC, shower and hand basin

Bedroom 7, double

Separate bathroom with WC, shower and hand basin

EXTERIOR;

3 acres of walled, private grounds with lawn, mature trees and plants

Private pool 12 x 6m
Sun terrace with loungers

Dining terrace with table and chairs and BBQ

Private drive and parking

Map showing: Bellac

Map & local information

The property is located in open countryside 55 km north of Limoges between Bellac and Montmorillon.

The local village (3 km) has 4 bakeries, 2 pharmacies, charcuterie, supermarket, and newsagent, a shop with regional products, a weekly market and a number of cafés.

Every other Thursday in July and August the 'Marché des Producteurs' is an evening farmers' market with a vast choice of produce, some of which can be grilled for you on the spot!

Limoges: (55km), the closest large city has two interesting cathedrals and, being the home of French porcelain, a number of factory tours from the various manufacturers still based there (with shops attached). You can also visit the mediaeval butchers' district built in 1471 with its half-timbered buildings or stop for lunch at one of the many restaurants in the city centre that offer world famous Limousin beef.

Oradour Sur Glane (45km): the martyr village, now an important national monument and a reminder of the horrors of war. An interactive visitors centre clearly explains the facts in English and French.

Other towns of interest close by include: Montmorillon (28km), known as the 'city of writers', St. Savin (45km) with its Abbey church and 11th and 12th century murals (listed since 1983 as a UNESCO world heritage site) and Poitiers (75km). Called the city of a hundred bells it has a combination of interesting architecture, a wide range of shops and the high-tech Futuroscope park located to the North.

Activities: if you want to expend some energy there are plenty of activities located close to us. The regional kayaking centre is at Lathus (13km) and apart from being able to canoe down the Gartempe river, they also offer white water rafting, horse riding, rock climbing and archery. An 18 hole golf course is at St. Junien (45km) which has a welcoming club house and is set in a stunning natural park.

Prices & booking

Terms & Conditions

• * Sterling & Dollar rates are provided ONLY as a guide - all rentals are payable in EUROS.
• Prices are for the rental of the entire property above, per week.
• Bookings run from Saturday 4pm to Saturday 10am and include electricity, water, linen and towels (inc pool towels).
• Neither Pure France nor the property owner are liable for any loss or interruption of internet service.
• Security deposit of £700 or 800 Euros cash payable to the housekeeper upon arrival. Fully refundable (if no damages or breakages) prior to departure.
• No smoking in the property.

Client comments

"We can’t believe our luck in discovering the Château almost by accident. We’ve read the book and everything we think and feel about this special place has been written before. Just to say that you made it a very special week for us. We’ve been waiting for this celebration of our parents' 50th wedding anniversary for so long and it has been so much more than we hoped for or expected. We are now trawling through our diaries to find an excuse for another visit and are wishing our time away until we can come again. Many, many thanks for an unforgettable time, you are a perfect host."
C.S, Dorset

"We concur wholeheartedly with everything written on earlier pages! The château is fantastic and we have had a wonderful week celebrating Sarah’s 50th. A special mention, however, for the superb dinner on Saturday 11th and your happy company. Thank you."
S.W, London

"Thank you so much for making my 40th birthday so lovely in every way. I can’t think of anywhere I would have rather been! Everything was perfect, food, wine & company and thank you for all the laughs."
D.E, Cheltenham

"What a fab time we have all enjoyed in this perfect place. You’ve made this a very special holiday for all of us and we really value all your care and patience. I hope all your future visitors are as happy."
J.M, Wales

"This is our slice of heaven that we look forward to every year and every year is better than the last."
C.C, Cheltenham

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West France self-catering Château in Limoges, Haute-Vienne with private heated pool and 3 acres of private grounds...

'Château de la Brame'

West France self-catering Château in Limoges, Haute-Vienne with private heated pool and 3 acres of private grounds.

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