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Charm of a family property in the green of the Ambazac mountains

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Exterior
Interior
A heated pool
Property grounds

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

5 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 9220 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Washer
  • Barbecue grill
  • Pool
  • Pet friendly
  • Parking available
  • Kitchen

About this property

Entire place

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

Charm of a family property in the green of the Ambazac mountains

In the heart of the Ambazac mountains, the house built in the 18th century is located in the center of the village, next to a 13th century church and opens onto a 2000 m2 garden enclosed by walls with a heated and secure swimming pool (shutter electric and access grid).
The house offers an ideal setting for a peaceful or more festive holiday, with family or friends.
For sports enthusiasts, the Ambazac mountains offer hiking and mountain biking circuits. Saint Sylvestre is located 5 km from Lake Saint Pardoux offering water activities (sailing, water skiing, ...), a tree climbing course, organized beaches, an aquatic complex. You can also take advantage of the equestrian center located 2km away or opt for a golf course.
On the cultural level, your stay will be an opportunity to take advantage of the know-how of the region: porcelain, glove making, Aubusson tapestry. Your walks will take you to Limoges (20min by the A20), Saint Léonard de Noblat, Oradour Sur Glane, ... and why not as far as Dordogne or Périgord.
In terms of gastronomy, the Limousin is renowned for its excellent beef, as well as its chestnuts and apples.

Useful information :
- Cleaning and heating included
- optional linen

Property manager

Martine Dodinet

Languages

English, French

Property amenities

Pool/Spa

  • Private pool
  • Heated pool

Internet

  • WiFi available

Parking and transportation

  • Onsite parking options include a garage
  • Onsite parking
  • Car required

Kitchen

  • Refrigerator
  • Stovetop
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Dishwasher
  • Toaster
  • Blender
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware/dishes/utensils

Bedrooms

  • 5 bedrooms
  • Bed sheets provided

Bathrooms

  • 3 bathrooms
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Towels provided
  • Hair dryer
  • Bidet

Living spaces

  • Fireplace
  • Living room
  • Dining room

Entertainment

  • TV
  • DVD player
  • Games
  • Books

Outdoor areas

  • Patio
  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden

Laundry

  • Washing machine and dryer

Comfort

  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly
  • 1 total (up to 22 lbs per pet)
  • Welcoming cats and dogs only

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Designated smoking areas

Services and conveniences

  • Limited housekeeping
  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • In a rural location
  • In a village

Things to do

  • Tennis on site
  • Ecotours nearby
  • Cycling nearby
  • Golf nearby
  • Horse riding nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Mountain biking nearby
  • Water skiing nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Windsurfing 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 not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property)

General

  • Unit size: 2368 sq ft (220 sq m)

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 25

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 allowed
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs and cats only
1 total (up to 22 lbs per pet)
Restrictions apply; for more information contact the property at the number on the booking confirmation

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Note from host: animaux de moins de 5 kg

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
Parties and events (including family gatherings) are allowed on site; maximum attendees: 10
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 not indicated whether 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 information in the booking confirmation
A car is required for transportation to and from this property

Property is also known as

Charm Family Property Green Ambazac Mountains House
Charm Family Property Green Ambazac Mountains Saint-Sylvestre
Charm Family Property Green Ambazac Mountains
Charm of a Family Property in the Green Ambazac Mountains
Charm Family Property Green Ambazac Mountains Saint-Sylvestre
Charm Family Property Green Ambazac Mountains Saint-Sylvestre
Charm Family Property Green Ambazac Mountains
Charm Family Property Green Ambazac Mountains House
Charm Family Property Green Ambazac Mountains House

About the neighborhood

Map
Saint-Sylvestre, Nouvelle-Aquitaine

What's nearby

  • Zenith de Limoges - 20 min drive
  • Palais des Sports de Beaublanc - 21 min drive
  • Gare de Limoges - 21 min drive
  • Limoges Cathedral - 22 min drive
  • University of Limoges - 24 min drive

Getting around

  • Les Bardys Station - 15 min drive
  • Limoges (LIG-Limoges Intl.) - 41 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪La Chanterelle - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪Le Petit Coudier - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Les Trois Arches - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Le Clos des Cèdres - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪Auberge des Trois Clochers - ‬9 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Charm of a family property in the green of the Ambazac mountains pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows cats and dogs (limit 1 total) with a maximum weight of up to 22 lbs per pet.

What time is check-in at Charm of a family property in the green of the Ambazac mountains?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Charm of a family property in the green of the Ambazac mountains?

Check-out is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Charm of a family property in the green of the Ambazac mountains located?

Located in a rural location, this family-friendly vacation home is within 9 mi (15 km) of Eglise Saint-Antoine, Plage de Santrop, and Plage de Chabanne. Plage de Fréaudour and Lake Saint-Pardoux are also within 9 mi (15 km).

Charm of a family property in the green of the Ambazac mountains Reviews

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 30 out of 40 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 8 out of 40 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 40 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 40 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 40 reviews" "

9.0/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Helen C.

Liked: Cleanliness
A fabulous 3 week stay in this beautiful property with incredible outdoor space
We enjoyed an amazing holiday with family at this fabulous property situated in the very peaceful town of Saint-Sylvestre. The property benefits from being on a incredible plot of land and perfectly located next to village sports courts such as tennis, small football pitch and playground which meant it was perfect for our two lively boys. The garden is huge and the heated pool is very inviting and they is cooler shaded space outside to enjoy some time out of the sun. The house is well equipped and oozes rustic French charm with a modern bathroom and kitchen. We were looked after by the host who regularly checked in with us via message. Highly recommend this property especially for families given the plentiful outdoor space and facilities. Thank you Martine
Stayed 20 nights in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

Colin F.

Family Holiday
Martine the host was there to greet us on arrival and this was late at night. The property is as advertised and is what you would expect from a house this age. The pool was great being heated. Total privacy around us. Martine also supplied some food and drink on arrival as it was so late which was a lovely thought. Only downside for us was that the village has no shops so any provisions you need to travel 4km where there is a very good supermarket.
Stayed 12 nights in Jun 2024

8/10 Good

Stephen F.

July 2023
We had a good week here, although the weather wasn't great the heated pool kept warm throughout. lots of space in the house and garden, plenty of history in the building. Great communication with the Host, would stay again.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Laura J.

Liked: Cleanliness
Lovely 7 day stay July 2022
Charming gite in peaceful location with fabulous pool. Well equipped to make for a very comfortable self-catered visit with the family. Nearby Ambazac offered several supermarket options and the nearby Lac du Saint Pardoux provided some beautiful beaches and water to swim in on hot days. Definitely recommend!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Victoria T.

Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful house and garden
Wonderful stay. The owner was charming and easy to communicate with. The outside area of the house in particular is the nicest we’ve stayed in. Very private. Plenty of room in the house. Some parts are very old and un renovated but it didn’t detract from the overall experience. Very quiet, nice walks from the doorstep and a pizza van came one night. Otherwise you do have a 10 min drive for bread, shops etc. Would recommend!!
Stayed 7 nights in May 2022

10/10 Excellent

Paul B., Bude

Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect for family time ,away from the crowd.
Very clean and spacious, inside and out.
Stayed 14 nights in Aug 2019

10/10 Excellent

Janine B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Favourite gite so far
This gite ticks all the boxes for us - a large enclosed garden for the dog, and for ball games; a great swimming pool; access to tennis courts; a beautiful village setting and a wonderful house. Plus only 6km from an activity lake for the kids. Fantastic.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2019

2/10 Terrible

yuksel Ondek O.

Disappointing
Place is very aged, showers were not working properly. Owner try to charge us for the cot they provided.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2017

8/10 Good

Maarten H., Netherlands

Good - but minor improvements will help to reach 5 stars
The property is very nice, beautiful surroundings. Outside very well maintained including the pool. You have privacy and to be honest, the photographs we saw in the advertisement don’t do it justice: it’s better. Inside is a bit different. First of all is that it wasn’t clear that some bedrooms where adjacent, you could only reach one by walking thru the other. The top floor bedroom was with a very low ceiling and not attractive to our girls. We have four girls, teenagers and we wanted individual rooms for them. That was not possible, they ended up sharing. The master bedroom was fine, but the door didn’t close easily and certainly didn’t give privacy. Part of old French charm maybe? It had a separate bathroom of which the door was impossible to close. Very annoying. A good carpenter can have both doors fixed in a mornings work. There is a separate toilet and separate shower that the girls used. Modern, nice but no shower curtain! The floor was constantly soaked with water. Downstairs was nice, nice layout. A lot of kitchen utensils, some however weird. Five frying and cooking pans with no handle to hold them?? Enough other stuff to prepare good meals. One final minor point was hygiene. The kitchen and specifically the fridge where really dirty. Fridge als has a door that doesn’t shut, so it is covered in water and ice crystals. Also many spider webs in corners… needs a proper cleaning. Nonetheless we had a good stay, in spite of six days of rain. Recommend!
Stayed 14 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Caroline F.

Liked: Cleanliness
Recommended
This is our fifth stay here and nothing to add to our previous reviews - lovely lovely place to spend a week.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

8/10 Good

Dominique V.

Liked: Cleanliness
St Sylvestre
Vélo Randos Soleil
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Nathalie G.

Liked: Cleanliness
Week-end familial
Très jolie maison, spacieuse , on se croit dans un château, c’est un château d’ailleurs Quelques rafraîchissements sont à prévoir mais tt y est Très agréable moment en famille, vélo et randonnée au rendez-vous pour découvrir le Limousin Merci à notre hôte
Stayed 3 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Caroline F.

Liked: Cleanliness
Recommended
The third time we have stayed here and still just as good as the first time. Charming old house but with modern kitchen and bathroom facilities, beautiful secure garden, outside eating area and superb swimming pool. Set in a really quiet village only a 5 minute drive from the local town with all facilities. Handover process is always smooth and easy and we will recommend this as a great place to stay. Hopefully we will return soon, thanks
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

emeline b.

Liked: Cleanliness
Très beau
Nous avons passés un séjour très agréable. La maison est spacieuse et l’extérieure est vraiment super nous n’avons manqué de rien. Merci
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

Anne B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Découverte du limousin à partir d'une maison de famille
Située dans un très beau village limousin, la maison nous a offert l'espace et le confort de pouvoir se retrouver avec sa famille dispersée depuis 2 ans en Espagne, Allemagne, Grande Bretagne. De belles retrouvailles ...

10/10 Excellent

ROLAND V.

Liked: Cleanliness
Pra htig domein
Mooi weer met prachtig buitengedeelte
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Lucie H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Séjour en famille
Très bonne expérience dans cette belle propriété gérée par Martine. L'hôte est très agréable, disponible, arrangeante. Nous avons pu passer une semaine de vacances en famille dans les meilleures conditions : piscine, grand jardin, jeux pour les enfants, tennis à 50 mètres, city foot à 200 mètres. Le jardin est vraiment sublime, idéal pour faire des barbecues et dîner sous le préau. Je recommande vivement !
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2021

4/10 Poor

Anne-Cécile B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Beaux extérieurs, intérieurs vétustes
Nous avons été charmés par le jardin, les extérieurs et la belle piscine de la propriété, mais déçus par l'état de la maison, à mon sens impropre à la location en l'état. Une salle de bain, un wc et la cuisine ont été rénovés récemment et sont très propres et moderne. Le reste de la maison nécessiterait une rénovation complète. La maison sent l'humidité et les papiers peints sont décollés. Les 2 pièces à vivre ont des soucis de salpetre. Mais le ménage était correctement fait, le problème n'est pas la propreté mais bien la vétusté.
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2021

10/10 Excellent

Guillaume B.

Liked: Cleanliness
En famille dans le Limousin
Très belle maison, bien équipée. Très bien située : départ de belles randonnées à proximité, à deux pas d'Ambazac, au calme. Idéal pour profiter de la région ! Petit bémol sur les chambres du deuxième étage plutôt pour des enfants.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2021

10/10 Excellent

Sandra G.

Liked: Cleanliness
Week-end pour se ressourcer
Profitez pleinement de la nature vtt randonnée Trail
Stayed 3 nights in May 2021

10/10 Excellent

Jean-Baptiste C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Séjour trés agréable
Belle demeure avec tout le confort. La piscine nous a été très utile pour se rafraichir. Parc bien entretenu. Nous avons également apprécié le tennis à proximité. Je recommande cette location.
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2020

10/10 Excellent

Caroline F.

Liked: Cleanliness
Recommended A+++
We have stayed here multiple times. The house is a lovely mix of old and new and the garden is perfect for a peaceful stay. The swimming pool is beautiful and the garden is large and secure....great for our dogs. The owner is very helpful and accommodating and we have never had any problems when staying here. Thank you Madame Dodinet. xx
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2020

10/10 Excellent

Mélanie E.

Liked: Cleanliness
Parfait
Nous avons beaucoup apprécié notre séjour dans cette belle demeure familiale et sa splendide piscine. Le coin est très joli et la région agréable

8/10 Good

Raphaël R.

De très bonnes vacances en famille
Nous avons passé de très bonnes vacances en famille, profitant sur place de la piscine, du jardin et de l'abri pour les repas en extérieur. L'endroit est idéalement situé pour découvrir la région qui est magnifique avec des lacs, des forêts et de très beaux paysages.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2020

10/10 Excellent

Caroline F.

Liked: Cleanliness
100% Recommended
This was our second time staying here - it is perfect for us and I'm sure we will return. Very peaceful location, lovely old house with modern kitchen and bathroom and plenty of character. The garden is large and secure and has a beautiful swimming pool. The owner is very friendly and efficient, it was a pleasure to stay here. Thank-you Madame Dodinet (and Sandrine)
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2019