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This recently renovated spacious cottage, which is annexed to the rear of the owners original Limousin farmhouse and barn, has been tastefully and sympathetically modernised whilst retaining many authentic features, which add to the charm of this rural property. Set in the beautiful countryside of the Haute Vienne in the hamlet of Les Brégères. French department 87.

A large private sunny terrace with garden furniture and BBQ, a pretty cottage garden and well tended lawn are ideal for you to while away lazy days and nights.

The Haute Vienne is famous for its vast expanses of Chestnut and Oak forests and its profuse and diverse wildlife and has consequently been designated as part of France's newest Parc Regionale.  Whilst the area provides the perfect setting for a summer holiday it is also particularly beautiful in Spring and Autumn when the changing colours of the seasons are a photographers dream.

The nearest towns are Rochechouart, Oradour-sur-Vayres and Vayres, whilst Limoges noted for its fine Porcelain, Angoulême, Cognac, Confolens famous for its August festival celebrating music and dance from around the world and Futuroscope (near Poitiers), are all easily accessible.

The area is renowned for its beautiful lakes, quiet villages (except on market and fete days), excellent cuisine, woodland trails and numerous chateaux, (the route taken by Richard the Lionheart is carefully documented and culminates at Chalus where he was fatally wounded). It is therefore ideal for anyone who enjoys walking, fishing, bird watching, watersports and cycling. A two week holiday fishing licence is available for 23€ approx.

The nearest large lakes are at Rochechouart, St Mathieu and Vidiex and are all within a 5 - 20 minute drive of Les Brégères. All have man made beaches and offer safe swimming and a variety of watersports and fishing. With the exception of the rescue boat, no motor craft are allowed on the lakes for safety and environmental reasons.

An information pack with details of local markets, fetes and places of interest to visit will be available on arrival. A welcome food hamper will also be provided.

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