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Weir Cottage: Private Lakeside Gite In Idyllic Location. A Great Place To Relax!

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Property grounds
Property grounds
1 bedroom, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets
Books
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop

Reviews

9.0 out of 10

Wonderful

Entire cabin

1 bedroomSleeps 2

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
    Parking available
  • Pool
    Pool
  • Barbecue grill
    Barbecue grill
  • Outdoor Space
    Outdoor Space
  • Pet friendly
    Pet friendly
  • Kitchen
    Kitchen

About this property

Entire place

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

Weir Cottage: Private Lakeside Gite In Idyllic Location. A Great Place To Relax!

At Gites de Laprade we are focused on providing you with your ideal holiday in this outstanding area of France, whether it is total relaxation you are looking for or a more energetic time, then we can certainly help you get what you want. The Limousin is famous for it's forests and lakes and we have both here at Gites de Laprade, our location in the Haute Vienne region, is quite unique, the river Couze which surrounds our property, runs quietly by the gite and feeds our 2 acre lake (unfortunately this means the location is unsuitable for children), this is well stocked with carp up to 35lb+ and colourful Koi carp, maybe you could try your hand at a bit of fishing, we are also happy to welcome your dog. This beautiful area abounds with wildlife, deer, wild boar and buzzards are easily spotted and the mix of forests and lakes make for perfect walking, cycling and bird-watching. If you are a budding artist then this is also the perfect area, it was certainly good enough for Fred Yates, he lived in our local village of Rancon until his death in 2009.
Lounge/Diner/Kitchen ~ this lovely open space has a large sofa and chair, TV/DVD with English channels, dining table and chairs; kitchen area is fully equipped and there are stunning views of the lake and the river from the four windows in this area. The bedroom, with lake view has a double bed and storage. The bathroom has a shower, toilet and vanity unit. Outside there is parking space for your car and the essential BBQ, table and chairs. You will also have use of our above ground pool and also the rowing boat and kayak.

Property manager

Taunya Smith

Languages

English, French

Property amenities

Pool/Spa

  • Outdoor pool
  • Shared/communal pool

Internet

  • Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Onsite parking
  • Car required

Kitchen

  • Refrigerator
  • Stovetop
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Cookware/dishes/utensils
  • Electric kettle
  • Paper towels
  • Toaster
  • Coffee/tea maker

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 1 bedroom
  • Bed sheets provided

Bathrooms

  • Shower
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided
  • Hair dryer

Living spaces

  • Living room

Entertainment

  • Books

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden

Laundry

  • Dryer
  • Near laundromat

Comfort

  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Designated smoking areas
  • Note from host: We allow smoking but, not in the gite.

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • On the lake
  • In a rural location
  • In a village

Things to do

  • Boat on site
  • Kayak on site
  • Fishing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Water skiing nearby
  • Mountain biking nearby
  • Cycling nearby
  • Horse riding nearby
  • Hiking nearby

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 installed (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • Fire extinguisher
  • First aid kit

General

  • Property does not allow children

Similar properties

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM

Check-out

Check-out before 10:30 AM

Special check-in instructions

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

Pets

Pets allowed
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Restrictions apply; for more information contact the property at the number on the booking confirmation
Note from host: We are happy to welcome your well behaved dog.

Children and extra beds

This property does not allow children

Important information

You need to know

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
Onsite 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 there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit
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 information in the booking confirmation
A car is required for transportation to and from this property

About the neighborhood

Map
Balledent, Nouvelle-Aquitaine

What's nearby

  • Lake Saint-Pardoux - 14 min drive
  • Zenith de Limoges - 37 min drive
  • Center of the Memory of Oradour sur Glane - 37 min drive
  • Gare de Limoges - 38 min drive
  • Limoges Cathedral - 39 min drive

Getting around

  • Bellac Station - 22 min drive
  • Limoges (LIG-Limoges Intl.) - 38 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Bar Restaurant 145 - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Café des Sports - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Brasserie au P'tit Bonheur - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Pizzeria la Piccola - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Chez Isa - ‬3 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Does Weir Cottage: Private Lakeside Gite In Idyllic Location. A Great Place To Relax! have a pool?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool.

Is Weir Cottage: Private Lakeside Gite In Idyllic Location. A Great Place To Relax! pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Weir Cottage: Private Lakeside Gite In Idyllic Location. A Great Place To Relax!?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Weir Cottage: Private Lakeside Gite In Idyllic Location. A Great Place To Relax!?

Check-out is at 10:30 AM.

Where is Weir Cottage: Private Lakeside Gite In Idyllic Location. A Great Place To Relax! located?

Situated on a lake, this cabin is within 9 mi (15 km) of René Baubérot Museum, Lake Saint-Pardoux, and Plage de Fréaudour. Collegiate Church Saint-Pierre du Dorat and Plage de Santrop are also within 12 mi (20 km).

Weir Cottage: Private Lakeside Gite In Idyllic Location. A Great Place To Relax! Reviews

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 23 out of 35 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 6 out of 35 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 5 out of 35 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 35 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 35 reviews" "

8.6/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

6/10 Okay

17th June 2017 T.

Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful location
Beautiful place, just a little too remote. Nothing very near.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

paul c., UK Melton Mowbray

Liked: Cleanliness
Relax in beautiful surroundings
What a fantastic setting in lovely wooded surroundings & carp lake for fishing. Taunya was friendly & welcoming & stopped at nothing to make sure our stay went smoothly. Fishing was great fun especially when a carp dragged my rod across the lake. We thoroughly recommend this holiday for relaxing & watching the wildlife.
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2024

8/10 Good

Marie B.

Liked: Cleanliness
A place to relax
Our stay here was just perfect. The location was just so quiet and peaceful. The host were very friendly and accommodating and we will definitely be returning.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Joanne S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Amazing escape
Little cabin on a gorgeous lake, next to a waterfall. If you want to escape the hissle and bustle of life this is ideal.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2023

6/10 Okay

liz N.

Holiday at Balldent
This is a very relaxing place to stay if you want complete quiet, lovely lake to fish on or just to relax around, I do feel however that the Gite or cabin could do with some comfyness the sofa is very low and well used as is the bed and unfortunately having arthritus we had a very hard job to get up from the sofa as it's bounce has really depleted, also the bed, the hosts were lovely and welcoming even though we had the wrong instructions of how to get to them, but was quickly corrected by Tanya by meeting us and taking us there, this review is not personal in anyway but feel that if these things are not mentioned then how would anyone know, some people don't mind being uncomfortable, but as we have got older we do enjoy having somewhere comfy to retreat to especially in such a remote location, but on saying this we did enjoy our week here
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2018

8/10 Good

Paul B.

Long weekend
Lovely, peaceful location, friendly welcome. Beautiful countryside in the surrounding area!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2018

10/10 Excellent

Peter H.

Ideal setting ,river on both sides & a weir.Nice shaded cabin & good sized front space
Due to unusual rainfall rivers were flowing rapidly & it was flowing dramatically over the weir.The cabin was equipt with all that we needed & more.Beautiful lake to walk the dog around in the morning. Lovely place to chill out,& I caught my first 20 lb carp.Taunya & Brian were very welcoming, & we received a welcoming goody bag of essentials. We had a great time, so did the dog,& we hope to return later in the year

10/10 Excellent

Keith G.

It's when you look forward to go back
Idyllic retreat, beautiful scenery very quiet saw three cars one day and have counted mine! Loads of info provided by owners who unobtrusively could not be more helpful and pleasant brilliant

6/10 Okay

Severine M.

Disliked: Cleanliness
Séjour de 4 jours
Super cadre mais il faudrait un peu plus de propreté côté cuisine et aménagement de l extérieur. Sinon tain ta est très gentille
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024

6/10 Okay

Lianne S.

Disliked: Cleanliness
Rust en ruimte
Wij waren de enige gasten op dat moment en dat was met name voor onze hond heel erg fijn. Het meer zorgde voor een welkome afkoeling op de warme dagen. Er is wat achterstallig onderhoud en de accommodatie ligt vrij afgelegen.
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2024

6/10 Okay

ANTHONY P.

Disliked: Cleanliness
Ménage plus que limite !!
Nous sommes partis pour un week-end de 3 jours et 2 nuits dans ce petit chalet... Sur l'annonce, tout est bien : emplacement, équipements etc... Lorsque nous arrivons, ce n'est plus tout à fait pareil : un basar sans nom dans la cours, des chiens qui viennent a notre encontre, un hôte qui parle pas où presque pas français... La dame nous donne les clés, et là, des toiles d'araignée a hauteur d'homme, des ustensiles de cuisine a même le sol dans le placard donc obligé de faire le ménage... SUPER !! Point positifs: les sanitaires étaient propres ainsi que les draps.. Dommage car le cadre est vraiment sympa si on veut passer un agréable moment a la campagne... A notre départ, nous n'avons vus personnes.. C'est un peu abusé au vu du prix 😝😝
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Saskia E.

Fijn en rustig
Heerlijk rustig en prachtig gelegen. Fijn en hartelijk welkom met wat lekkers! Het huisje is eenvoudig, precies als op de foto’s, voor ons was dat prima. Onze hondjes waren ook welkom en hebben genoten van de rivier en het meer en wij zelf van het zwembad.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Henrie v., Apeldoorn

Liked: Cleanliness
Breathtaking location
Very peaceful, quiet, view on the river from the window so beautiful. We saw a fisherking, many butterflies, birds, etc. Complete kitchen, good bed. Nice gesture was a bottle of wine, bread, cheese, coffee on arrival. The only little minus was that the pool was not completely ready. We had a wonderful stay.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2023

2/10 Terrible

Manuella B.

Malheureuse annulation
Nous n'avons pas séjourné dans ce lieu. Notre évaluation ne peut donc pas être validée à 100%. Nous regrettons avoir eu l'annulation de ce séjour par les propriétaires à quelques heures de notre arrivée. Nous avons lu le mail annulation alors que nous étions à 10min de la location. Nous avions été bien embêtées par trouver autre chose. C'est dommage car le lieu avait l'air très reposant.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jérémy R.

Liked: Cleanliness
Un petit coin de paradis
Super séjour, paisible en plein milieu de la nature. Je recommande
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

christelle r.

Liked: Cleanliness
Site fort agréable
Gîte confortable dans un cadre bucolique, verdoyant et très calme. A proximité de la rivière dont le bruit est relaxant.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2022

10/10 Excellent

Gabrielle B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Très charmant
Maisonnette très mignonne et propre dans la campagne du Limousin. Le cadre est vraiment très apaisant. En hiver, c'est aussi très sympa. Ça crée une ambiance unique ! Les hôtes sont très gentils. J'ai beaucoup aimé ces 3 jours de repos là bas.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2021

10/10 Excellent

Sandrine D.

Liked: Cleanliness
Calme et pêche étang
Très bon séjour pour détente, calme et nature

10/10 Excellent

Thaïs L.

Liked: Cleanliness
Super!
Chalet très sweety ! De l’eau tout autour du domaine. Très reposant

8/10 Good

sandra L.

Liked: Cleanliness
Super
Tres bien
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2020

8/10 Good

sandra L.

Super
Magnifique vue, tout s est bien passé
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2020

10/10 Excellent

Jean-Pierre P., Cametours

Liked: Cleanliness
Calme, tranquillité, cadre agréable et propice à la découverte.
C'est notre premiere experience, nous n'avons pas de critères à formuler...
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2020

8/10 Good

Ludovic M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Endroit charmant et agréable
Séjour sympa dommage de ne pas avoir pu utiliser la piscine à cause de la restriction d'eau. Le châlet est bien équipe nécessaire pour le barbecue est complet. Je recommande vivement !
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2020

10/10 Excellent

laurence g.

Liked: Cleanliness
Au top
C’était parfait !
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2020

10/10 Excellent

Solveig S.

Leuk vakantiehuisje een prachtige groene streek!
Gezellig huisje met alles wat je nodig hebt. De woning staat de hele dag in de schaduw waardoor het zeker fris blijft. Het zwembad is ideaal als afkoeling na een warme dag. Kom hier vooral voor de rust en natuur. 👍🏼