Le Gîte du Héron welcomes you with children or friends: a relaxing stay in the heart of nature + workshops (optional). Organic farm, forest, ponds, on the GR de Pays and hiking trails. In the heart of the Berry, in the PNR de la Brenne, 19 minutes from Argenton s./Creuse (Green Venice of the Berry), close to the Creuse Valley and its Green Way. Gîtes de France: 3-star comfort. Fun with the seasons: deer slab, migratory birds, mushroom picking, ideal refuge to reconnect with the essentials. The space The renovation of this accommodation was completed in 2024. Comfortable, bright, carefully designed and furnished. It is located in our La Borderie farmhouse, on the Domaine des Druidets. Next to our home and a few hundred meters from the second Les Druidets cottage (11 people) Our farm is secluded between forest, ponds, meadows, and organic crops for our Limousin cows. No light pollution: starry skies that are easy to observe. 4 beds are new and of good quality (organic materials) You will be welcomed to a working farm: mixed farming & cattle breeding, which we invite you to visit. Depending on the season, you will be lulled by birdsong and the croaking of frogs, the hooting of owls, the sound of bats, or the bellowing of deer... The private garden, with its covered playground (trampoline & ping pong table), allows for wonderful moments of relaxation, even if the weather changes. Badminton set with net available. Access to a long-distance hiking trail and a marked path, a few meters from the vacation rental. Guest access The entire home is available for your use. Other things to note For possible on-site activities, please contact us by message for booking (10 days in advance if possible). Booking is required, and payment is on site. - Walk in the forest, on foot and on the back of the pony. - Vannery workshop with Cristelle PARGUEZ, professional Vannière artisan. You can initiate or perfect yourself by creating your own traditional wicker basketry, guided by its know-how and its adapted pedagogy. (reservation 10 days before minimum, for the soaking of wicker strands and availability) - Self fishing at the pond (bring your own gear) - Cabin in the forest (Self- or accompanied activity) Confirmation, terms, and rules specified upon arrival. We have the required licenses and capabilities to supervise the proposed activities (BAFD/BAFA and experience in the field). The GREAT +: Parents, you can entrust us with your children* between 1 and 4 hours, for a beautiful getaway in Berry...! During your stay: we are very close to the cottage, do not hesitate to knock at our door or by phone, according to your needs. * Only by reservation and with the written agreement between parents and the service provider. Registration Details H36G025452