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Bijou cottage in the heart of rural France, with alpacas in the garden.

Bijou cottage in the heart of rural France, with alpacas in the garden.

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Outdoor dining
Exterior
2 bedrooms, iron/ironing board, travel cot, free WiFi
Fireplace, DVD player, books
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop

Overview of Bijou cottage in the heart of rural France, with alpacas in the garden.

Reviews
9.8

Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • FireplaceFireplaceFireplace
  • Barbecue grillBarbecue grillBarbecue grill
  • Free WiFiFree WiFiFree WiFi
  • Outdoor spaceOutdoor spaceOutdoor space

Explore the area

Map
Saint-Dizier-Leyrenne, Nouvelle-Aquitaine
  • Popular LocationLac de Vassiviere39 min drive
  • Popular LocationGare de Limoges60 min drive
  • Popular LocationLimoges Cathedral61 min drive
  • AirportLimoges (LIG-Limoges Intl.)86 min drive

Space details

2 bedrooms, 1 bathroom, sleeps 4
Bedroom 1
    2 single beds
Bedroom 2
    1 double bed
Bathroom 1
    Shower

About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire cottage to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

Bijou cottage in the heart of rural France, with alpacas in the garden.

The cottage has been converted from part of a detached stone barn and is ideal for a couple or a single, a family or friends with accommodation for up to 4 people. The cottage faces due south, with a covered private terrace with table & chairs for alfresco dining. Downstairs there is an open-plan living-dining-kitchen area with a wood-burning stove, plus the small bathroom. A steep staircase leads directly to a double bedroom in the eaves, with a door leading directly through to the twin bedroom. The rest of the property consists of a hectare of grass & woodlands, plus the farmhouse. You will be sharing the grounds with a number of friendly creatures. With a handful of chopped apple, you may well find yourself surrounded by a small crowd of friendly alpacas, geese & chickens.

Property manager

Sam

Languages

English

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in the cottage: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • On-site parking
  • Car required

Food and drink

  • Fridge
  • Stovetop
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Cookware/dishes/utensils
  • Spices
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Bed sheets provided

Bathroom

  • 1 bathroom
  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Shower only
  • Soap
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Fireplace
  • Wood stove

Entertainment

  • DVD player
  • Books

Outdoor areas

  • Patio
  • Fenced garden
  • Barbecue
  • Garden

Comfort

  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property
  • Note from host: Permitted on the covered terrace directly outside.

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • In a rural location
  • In a village

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)

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Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Note from host: See information below.

Important information

You need to know

This property is managed by a private host (a party not acting within their trade, business or profession). EU consumer law, including the right of withdrawal, will not apply to your booking. The cancellation policy set by the private host will cover your booking.
Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation

We should mention

Cash transactions at this property cannot exceed EUR 1000, due to national regulations; for further details, please contact the property using the information in the booking confirmation
A car is required for transport to and from this property

Property is also known as

Bijou Cottage Heart Rural France Alpacas Garden
Bijou Heart Rural France Alpacas Garden Saint-Dizier-Leyrenne
Bijou Heart Rural France Alpacas Garden
Bijou Cottage Heart Rural France Alpacas Garden
Bijou Heart Rural France Alpacas Garden Saint-Dizier-Leyrenne
Bijou Cottage Heart Rural France Alpacas Garden
Bijou Heart Rural France Alpacas Garden Saint-Dizier-Leyrenne
Bijou Heart Rural France Alpacas Garden

About the area

Saint-Dizier-Leyrenne

Located in Saint-Dizier-Masbaraud, this cottage is in a rural area. Millevaches Regional Natural Park in Limousin and Courtille Pond reflect the area's natural beauty and area attractions include Labyrinthe Geant des Monts de Gueret and Labyrinthe Géant.
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What's nearby

  • Labyrinthe Geant des Monts de Gueret - 27 min drive
  • Le Parc Animalier des Monts de Guéret - 29 min drive
  • Lac de Vassiviere - 39 min drive
  • Gare de Limoges - 60 min drive
  • Limoges Cathedral - 61 min drive

Getting around

  • Saint-Dizier-Leyrenne Station - 5 min drive
  • Limoges (LIG-Limoges Intl.) - 86 min drive

Restaurants

  • Auberge Chez Nous - 10 min drive
  • Le Central - 13 min drive
  • Theatr'enfant Jean-Pierre - 17 min drive
  • Le Marigny - 13 min drive
  • Brulerie Saint Georges - 13 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Bijou cottage in the heart of rural France, with alpacas in the garden. pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Bijou cottage in the heart of rural France, with alpacas in the garden.?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Bijou cottage in the heart of rural France, with alpacas in the garden.?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Bijou cottage in the heart of rural France, with alpacas in the garden. located?

Situated in a rural location, this cottage is 2.4 mi (3.9 km) from Millevaches Regional Natural Park in Limousin and within 12 miles (20 km) of Plateau de Millevaches and Church of Benevent-l'Abbaye. Place de la Republic and Benevent War Memorial are also within 12 miles (20 km).

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 25 out of 31 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 6 out of 31 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 31 reviews" "
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9.0/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Staff & service

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Luise D.

Liked: Cleanliness
Lovely little gite with beautiful views and alpacas to meet.
Very pleased with choice, the owner was delightful and so helpful. Strongly recommend.
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2022

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Sam is a great host, we had great conversation and had fun with the farm animals. The cottage is very sweet with a lovely breakfast!
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2019

10/10 Excellent

Fiona K.

Liked: Cleanliness
Lovely spot, so peaceful!
My partner and I had a great stay here in September. Whilst the weather had become cooler, the log burner was perfect and each evening was so cosy! I’d recommend this place to anyone looking to get away from it all - it was so peaceful! Sam is a great host - so friendly and helpful and, of course, I have to mention the animals - Miles, Warren and Egg the alpacas, Colin the pig and Vienna and Whisky the cats! It was so nice getting to spend time with them all.

10/10 Excellent

Karl M., Catterick Village, North Yorkshire, UK

What an amazing location
Words do not do justice to this property. If you want a tranquil location yet within easy reach of places of interest look no further being located this very small village a mile or so outside Saint- Dizier - Leyrenne. The cottage is very comfortable and well equipped with all you would need for your stay including sun beds. Sam is the perfect hostess, exceptionally helpful without being intrusive and her animals are well worth the trip especially the alpaca's and you won't have seen a bigger pig than Colin the boar. Wildlife abounds with deer, owls, fox, various birds of prey, pheasants and woodpeckers to name a few. Within a day you'll become best friends with Moleskin, the Norweigen Elk Hound. If you fancy spending some time around water, Lac Vassivière is approximately 25 - 30 minutes drive away, with stunning views, numerous man made beaches and restaurants, the perfect way to spend a sunny day. The ancient city of Limoges is about 45 minutes drive away should you be in the need of some retail therapy. All in all this was probably the most relaxing, recharging holiday we've had for a number of years. Thank you Sam, we are looking forward to seeing you next year.
Stayed 14 nights in Sep 2018

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Wonderful host, grounds, and cottage!
My wife and two young children (ages 7 and 5) spent 4 nights here in early June of 2018. We loved this experience! Our kids loved waking up each day to help Sam out with the animals. Whether it was collecting eggs, feeding the alpacas, or petting Colin the boar, the kids loved it (the adults loved it, too). Simply getting to meet Colin is worth the price of admission! Moleskin the dog was also always around, sometimes coming into the cabin to get some attention from the kids. This was so shocking though. When I asked my daughter who she was going to miss most when we left, she didn't say Colin, Moleskin, or any of the other animals. She said Sam! She really was so wonderful and patient with the kids. While the animals and setting were great, Sam is the glue that makes the property really special. The cottage was very clean and plenty spacious for the four of us. The double bed in the bedroom was really our only complaint, being kind of uncomfortable and small for two grown adults. Sam had plenty of DVDs to watch, the kitchen was very functional, and the bathroom was plenty spacious as well. It sounds kind of cliche, but I would give this place 6 stars if possible. If you and/or your family loves animals, this is the place for you. The wolf sanctuary is only about a 40 minute drive as well for an additional experience. This place will always be in my favorite vacation memories!
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2018

10/10 Excellent

Samantha A.

AMAZING!
Loved the place from the minuet we got there. Sam is lovely and very accommodating even the lone of a bottle of red for our first night.....she really can’t do enough for you. The animals are a great addition but Mole the dog steals the show! Would highly recommend 10/10 and would live to visit again.
Stayed 5 nights in May 2018

10/10 Excellent

Nathan P., Oxford

Wonderful little find in rural France
This gite is lovely and I can't recommend it enough. Although it's pretty small, the downstairs has a good sized lounge/diner, a medium sized kitchen and a small bathroom and upstairs has two very well sized bedrooms. The setting is perfect, not at all overlooked except for by the main house with great views of forests over rolling hills. The animals are fun and you have free range through the owner's private woodland. If you like rural or are looking to get away from it all for a while you will love this. I came in October and the weather was stunning, a pleasant change since I come from the UK where we rarely see the sun at this time of year! Sam quickly become more of a friend than a supplier and was very responsive to anything I required or any information I needed during my stay. She made the trip an absolute delight and went beyond what I could have expected both in terms of her generosity with her time and with little gifts she'd made in her kitchen.
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2017

10/10 Excellent

Nick D., cornwall UK

Beautiful get away amazing Host highly recommend a visit
From the moment we arrived, we began to relax into our surroundings. The cottage was more than enough for the two of us. Well equipped for all our needs. Daily visits by the chickens and warm welcome by moleskin the dog was delightful. Getting to feed the rest of the clan was fantastic fun. Sam. You were an amazing host, attentive fun to be around and share the 'odd glass of wine' in the evening. The ready supply of eggs were delicious and your apple crumble superb. You really made our holiday with pointers of places to visit and helping us make the most of our time with you. We cannot tank you enough. Definitely a bientôt and merci beaucoup x
Stayed 8 nights in Sep 2017

10/10 Excellent

Jane Louise S., Bern, Switzerland

Many thanks Sam
My parents and I spent a wonderful week in the beautiful French countryside at La Chouetterie. The gîte was clean, comfortable and had everything we required and was good value for the money. We enjoyed meeting Sam who was a wonderful hostess and lives an envious life style. The daily visits from the animals was an added bonus. We would definitely return for more.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2017

8/10 Good

Sue C.

As described, functional, cute, value for money, recommended
Arrived home yesterday and miss it already. The gite is compact but has everything you need and if it doesn't ask Sam and if it's a reasonable request she will do her best to accommodate. There is a lovely wood burner if chilly and a covered veranda if hot (we had both whilst there). Sam is lovely, friendly, helpful and accessible but not intrusive. The Table d'Hote evening with her was lovely and hope she considers continuing it, Sam is a good cook and the orange cake was yummy. The menagerie of animals are great, the dog, cat, 3 alpacas, geese (and goslings), chickens, guinea fowl and not forgetting Colin the huge boar that lives in the wood. They all love to be fed but if they are not for you they are all behind Sams gate and are not wandering freely (except maybe the chickens and cat as would be difficult lol). The setting is beautiful, peaceful and the views is lovely. We booked the property for house hunting in the area and it is great value for money. Would we stay there again? Absolutely.

General property information

Check-In Time
4:00 PM
Check-Out Time
10:00 AM
Location
Saint-Dizier-Leyrenne
Structure Type
Cottage