Title: Bijou cottage in the heart of rural France, with alpacas in the garden. Reviews, Deals & Photos 2025 - Expedia.co.uk [See all properties](http://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?regionId=&adults=2&children=&sort=RECOMMENDED&useRewards=false&semdtl=&userIntent=&vip=false) Entire home # Bijou cottage in the heart of rural France, with alpacas in the garden. Cottage in Saint-Dizier-Masbaraud with kitchen and patio ![Outdoor dining](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/19000000/18770000/18769800/18769706/5382b5a7.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Property grounds](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/19000000/18770000/18769800/18769706/52a2f524.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Exterior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/19000000/18770000/18769800/18769706/45efcba2.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Fireplace, DVD player, books](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/19000000/18770000/18769800/18769706/7a9283fe.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![2 bedrooms, iron/ironing board, travel cot, free WiFi](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/19000000/18770000/18769800/18769706/0bf04936.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Location - Amenities - Policies Located in the picturesque countryside, this charming cottage is ideal for a romantic getaway or family retreat. Unwind on the private covered terrace with alfresco dining, warm up by the wood-burning stove in the open-plan living-dining-kitchen area, and explore a hectare of beautiful grass and woodlands shared with friendly alpacas. 9.8 Exceptional ### Entire home 2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 4 ## Popular amenities - Parking available - Fireplace - Barbecue grill - Kitchen - Outdoor space - Free WiFi ## Add dates for prices Check-in Check-out Travellers ## 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 amenities ### Internet - Available in the cottage: Free WiFi ### Parking and transport - Car required - Parking on site ### Kitchen - Coffee/tea maker - Cookware, dishware, and utensils - Electric kettle - Hob - Microwave - Oven - Refrigerator - Spices ### Dining - Dining table ### Bedrooms - 2 bedrooms - Bedsheets provided ### Bathroom - 1 bathroom - Hair dryer - Shampoo - Shower - Soap - Towels provided ### Living spaces - Dining table - Fireplace - Wood stove ### Entertainment - Books - DVD player ### Outdoor areas - Barbecue grill - Fenced yard - Garden - Patio ### 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 - 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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 GBP 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 ![Map](https://maps.googleapis.com/maps/api/staticmap?&size=660x330&map_id=3b266eb50d2997c6&zoom=13&markers=icon:https%3A%2F%2Fa.travel-assets.com%2Ftravel-assets-manager%2Feg-maps%2Fproperty.png%7C46.01934%2C1.73600&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=BpWghtnwZp-v0qyDIvW-49L3JJs=) Saint-Dizier-Leyrenne, Nouvelle-Aquitaine #### What's nearby - Place de la Republic - 21 min drive - 11.4 miles - Church of Benevent-l'Abbaye - 21 min drive - 11.4 miles - Benevent War Memorial - 21 min drive - 11.4 miles - Senatorerie Park - 34 min drive - 20.5 miles - Lac de Vassiviere - 38 min drive - 25.7 miles #### Getting around - Saint-Dizier-Leyrenne Station - 5 min drive - Limoges (LIG-Limoges Intl.) - 86 min drive #### Restaurants - ‪Auberge Chez Nous - ‬10 min drive - ‪Bernard Joëlle - ‬13 min drive - ‪Cortes Serge - ‬13 min drive - ‪Les Diligences - ‬12 min drive - ‪Auberge du Lac - ‬17 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. ### How much is parking at Bijou cottage in the heart of rural France, with alpacas in the garden.? > On-site parking is available at the 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). ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. 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