Le Poulier Fermette
Property Description :
Traditional cottage with private fishing lake, near rochechouart. traditional fermette dating from the late 19th century, set in the small hamlet of le poulier within the perigord/limousin natural park. The region is renowned for the abundant and varied wildlife. accomodation comprises - kitchen, sitting room, three bedrooms (two double and one with bunk beds suitable for children and teenagers) and two bathrooms. The fermette is fully equipped including washer, gas cooker, microwave, wood burning fireplace and electric radiators. Exposed beams and wooden floors add to the ambience. Land extends to almost five acres including a well stocked fishing lake (pike, perch, roach and carp up to 12kg). Some of the terrain has been turned over to wildlife havens and many songbirds, frogs, toads and salamanders can be seen.It is a real pleasure to sit outside listening to the 'evening chorus'. There are resident herons, kingfishers and buzzards. Deer, foxes, polecats, genets and martens visit regularly as do flocks of martins and swallows performing aerial acrobatics as they swoop to drink from the lake. the owners, who live next door in a converted barn, have a number of animals including chickens, dogs, cats and geese. the closest town is rochechouart which is charming with cobbled streets, a castle and museums open to the public. There are many other castle close by including chalus where richard the lionheart was fatally wounded. In fact the cottage is located about 200 metres from the "coeur de lion route" which traces the path richard took collecting supporters for the great crusades. there are several swimming lakes with beaches in the area, the closest being at st mathieu about 4 miles away. The whole region is well known for peace and friendliness, it is often called "the france that time forgot".
Pets :
Yes
Garden :
Very Large
Pool :
No
Area Description :
This part of limousin offers a real opportunity to sample traditional french country life.The area is heavily forested (mainly oak and sweet chestnut) and woodland walks are a joy. This region mainly attracts those seeking peace and tranquility and is not suitable for lovers of 'bright lights' and city life. During the summer there are many 'village feast days', real social occasions where local artisans and food producers sell their wares and meals are taken on long tressle tables set in the shade of big trees. There are a great number of leisure activities available including pony trekking, canoeing, swimming, walking, tennis and golf. There are also many tourist attractions - historic castles, museums, roman spas, monoliths and standing stones, farms open to the public, animal sanctuaries, mini railways etc and the futoroscope is not too far away. Limoges is the city of the region, attractively set on the vienne river. Parking is cheap and plentiful and there are shops, restaurants and activities to suit all tastes including many quaint, mediaeval areas. Limoges is world famous for porcelein.