Property Houses
Sleeps 5 (seven including sofa bed)
Single/Double 3 / 1
Bathrooms 1
Pets Allowed
Pool Yes
Self Catering Holiday Rental Gites in St-Civran, Indre, France - Sunflower Cottage
Les Hirondelles is an old rural French farm which has been lovingly renovated and converted into self-catering holiday Gîtes over recent years. It is set in two acres of lovely grounds overlooking a beautiful, unspoilt valley, with plenty of space for barbeques or to simply sit and relax. We are situated in "La Brenne" Parc Naturel. Our grounds are full of wildlife, including swallows, barn owls, redstarts, butterflies and lizards. Wood burning stoves make the Gîtes cosy for winter retreats. It offers holidaymakers rustic French accommodation but with all the modern conveniences, including English TV and Wi-fi, to make your holiday truly relaxing. This region of central France offers a haven of peace and rustic tranquillity. The climate is mild and sunny, the pace of life leisurely and makes an ideal rural retreat.
Les Hirondelles offers two holiday Gîtes: a large farmhouse and a smaller cottage in a converted barn. Both Gîtes have a sunny terrace to the front and back. The rear terraces overlook the gardens and the beautiful valley beyond - ideal for watching the sun go down with a glass of red wine!
SUNFLOWER COTTAGE - The barn cottage sleeps 5-7 people. Downstairs is a well equipped kitchen with fridge-freezer, cooker and microwave; a large shower room and a lounge-diner with a large wood-burning stove and sofa bed. Upstairs there is a double bedroom, a twin bedded room and a WC.
If you are thinking of buying in this region we offer discounts for longer term rentals during off-peak times and would be glad to help you with local knowledge.
PHOTOS
Lovely Holiday Gites for Rental in St Civran, Indre, France - Sunflower Cottage
coffee table
dining table
flower pots on window
Front door
Kitchen
Lounge
Main Bedroom
play area with swings, slide and playhouse
playhouse in garden
rear terrace
Shower Room
stairs to first floor
table on patio
The enclosed garden and pool
The solar heated 9m Pool
Twin Bedroom
Kitchenware Appliances
Fixtures & Equipment
External Features
Local Attractions
Les Hirondelles is set in the small hamlet of St Civran in the Indre department of Centre region. It has a feel of being nicely off the beaten track while being easy to get to, and an ideal base for exploring the local area.
Les Hirondelles is situated in La Brenne, one of France’s 36 Parcs Naturel Régionaux. Known as the Region of a Thousand Lakes, La Brenne comprises over 1,400 small lakes, made during the Middle Ages for fish-farming. Today, it is an internationally important wetland wildlife habitat, harbouring many species of wild plants and animals, including the endangered European Pond Turtle, and providing excellent opportunities for bird-watching, angling, cycling and walking.
Close by you can see the stunning architecture in the mediaeval town of St Benoit de Sault, which has won awards as one of France’s most beautiful towns.
Other nearby attractions include the spectacular Creuse valley, a very popular spot for kayaking; Lac D’Eguzon, a reservoir formed by flooding the valley with a hydroelectric dam, creating a beautiful lake for swimming and water-sports; and lovely fresh-water swimming lakes at Belabre and Chaillac. The Futuroscope theme-park at Poitiers is also within easy reach.
Sports & Adventure Activities
• cycling
• freshwater fishing
• hiking
• mountain biking
• swimming
Special Rental Conditions
All booking requests can be made either by email or by telephone.
We require a reservation deposit of 20%, a further 30% three months before your holiday the balance to be paid in full, along with the security deposit 6 weeks prior to your holiday date.
Our prices are in Sterling, but we can give you prices and receive money in Euros or US$. The prices are for the normal occupancy levels. Extra people can be accommodated on sofa beds or camp beds at the rate of £10 per person per night.
As we are situated within La Brenne, there is a small tourist tax that we have to collect on behalf of the park authorities. This 'taxe de sejour' is payable on-site and is 60c per person per night
Full booking terms & conditions are provided with each reservation enquiry prior to deposit payment being requested.
Bookings of 3 weeks or more attract a discount between 5% and 20% (dependent on number of weeks and time of year).
Changeover Day:
Normal changeover day is Saturday. This can be flexible off-peak. Arrival can be at any time from 16:00 and departure needs to be by 10:00.
Notes on prices:
Part week bookings are available outside of high season at 20% of the weekly rate per night.
We do require a refundable security deposit of £100 for Rose and £75 for Sunflower. Breakages and excessive cleaning costs will be deducted from this deposit.
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Property Exterior
Local Attractions
Les Hirondelles is situated in La Brenne, one of France’s 36 Parcs Naturel Régionaux. Known as the Region of a Thousand Lakes, La Brenne comprises over 1,400 small lakes, made during the Middle Ages for fish-farming. Today, it is an internationally important wetland wildlife habitat, harbouring many species of wild plants and animals, including the endangered European Pond Turtle, and providing excellent opportunities for bird-watching, angling, cycling and walking.
Close by you can see the stunning architecture in the mediaeval town of St Benoit de Sault, which has won awards as one of France’s most beautiful towns.
Other nearby attractions include the spectacular Creuse valley, a very popular spot for kayaking; Lac D’Eguzon, a reservoir formed by flooding the valley with a hydroelectric dam, creating a beautiful lake for swimming and water-sports; and lovely fresh-water swimming lakes at Belabre and Chaillac. The Futuroscope theme-park at Poitiers is also within easy reach.
Sports & Adventure Activities
• cycling
• freshwater fishing
• hiking
• mountain biking
• swimming
In the area
This Property is situated in Indre, Centre
Nearest Airport: Limoges at 50 Miles
Nearest Station: Argenton Sur Creuse at 15 Miles
Nearest Ferry:
Nearest Beach: Lakeside Beach at Chaillac at 15 Kilometres
Nearest Ski Resort:
Please note that the location on this map is an approximate guide, normally to the closest town or village.
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Les Hirondelles is an old rural French farm which has been lovingly renovated and converted into self-catering Gîtes
