2 Bedrooms "Les Essarteaux" 10 minutes from Aubusson

Private rooms with private bathroom in a spacious and renovated 18th century house in which we live. We are located in the heart of the Millevaches Regional Natural Park (a thousand springs), the house is located in the middle of the 3 Lakes. In summer, enjoy the coolness of the stone walls, pick the fruit from the orchard. Admire the stars, listen to the song of the owls. In winter, love each other by the fireplace. Nature lovers, photographers, hikers, fishermen, sportsmen... Here is the Green Paradise, freedom! The space THESE ARE 2 PRIVATE BEDROOMS AND NOT A COTTAGE - (one on the 1st floor and one on the mezzanine) Booking 2 consecutive nights maximum: Bedroom 2 (queen size bed) is accessible by a retractable staircase passing through bedroom 1 (comfort memory foam mattress). This high room no. 2 with carpet on the floor and without window is a nice cocoon :-) The private toilet and private shower are common to these 2 rooms. There is no pool available, the 1st lake is 15 minutes away by car. All sheets and towels are provided, the beds will be made just before your arrival. For children, we provide board games and toys. 500 Mb/s Fiber Optic Internet and 4G, cell phones work very well at our house :-) Lake Vassivière is 19 km away, Lake Lavaud Gelade is 9 km away and Lake La Naute is 27 km away. Aubusson International City of Tapestry (recognized as a UNESCO World Cultural and Intangible Heritage Site): 9 km Jean Lurçat National Theater Stage: 9 km Terra Aventura: Numerous routes minutes from the house (walking, cycling) Cinema: 9 km Vassivière Island Art and Landscape Centre: 23 km Felletin: 15 minutes by car Aquatic complex & spa: 9 km Arboretum de la Sedelle (right next to the Valley of Painters) Nearest airport: 95 km (Clermont Ferrand) The GR (long-distance hiking trails) in Creuse: GR 4, GR 41, GR 440, GR 46, GR 463, GR 654. Saffron farm 5 km away (harvest, saffron derivatives, explanations on the cultivation of crocus sativa and saffron, cooking workshops in a friendly atmosphere) Tree climbing: 19 km Tennis court: 4 km Basketball court: 4 km Golf: 29 km Horseback riding: 6 km Cross-country skiing/tobogganing in Pigerolles: 20 km Puy du Sancy: 1 hr 15 minutes by car Paintball: 34 km Sled ride (quiet or sporty) with husky dogs "Husk'in Creuse": 34 km Vulcania 1 hr Medieval city and collegiate church of St Léonard de Noblat (Way of St Jacques de Compostelle) 50 minutes away Skiing/sledding/dog sledding/SkiShop (in Mont Dore): 97 km Shops (bakery/pastry shop, pharmacy, fruit/vegetable shop, La Poste, butcher/delicatessen, chocolate shop, supermarket, hairdresser, beauty salon (massages and beauty treatments), tobacco/press, fuel pump, credit card/ticket machine, doctor and nurse): 4 km Carrefour, Intermarché, Netto supermarkets 9 km away Creuse Sub-Prefecture: 9 km LAKES: Swimming supervised or not, hiking, river, sailing, canoeing, optimist (water sports center), games for children of all ages, shuttle/boat to the island of Vassivière Swimming, picnic, fishing & sailing at Lake Lavaud-Gelade (9 km) - swimming, fishing, at Masvaudier (1 km - fishing, walking, cycling) - supervised swimming, water sports, fishing, walking, cycling, shows, restaurants/snacks & sailing at Lake Vassivière (19 km) - swimming, concerts, fishing, snacks at Lake La Naute (27 km) Videos on YouTube: "Creuse Tourisme, Destination Zen" "Tolt - Don't go to Creuse ;-)" (49.7K Globtolter subscribers) Guest access As lovers of Limousin and all its diversity, it's only natural that we wanted to share it! In two words... You're Welcome in Slow Life :-) It's rare, but check-in can be autonomous. During your stay Interaction with guests: According to your wishes, we are discreet and will let you enjoy the rooms in peace. The welcome is "family-like", so that you feel at home. If needed, we will help you get everything you need during your stay and also advise you on local restaurants, tourist attractions, market days, etc. We speak French & English. It's rare, but check-in can be autonomous. Other things to note All amenities (bakery, butcher, newsstand, fruits and vegetables, doctor, pharmacy, garage, tobacco, beauty salon, chocolate shop, hairdresser, supermarket...) available 5 minutes by car or on foot :-) Morning markets: Friday in Felletin, Saturday in Aubusson and Sunday in Vallière Aubusson, Capital of Tapestry is 9 km away Felletin, birthplace of Tapestry is 15 km away Travel Journal of the Creuse Region: Aubusson International Tapestry Museum (listed as a UNESCO World Cultural and Intangible Heritage Site) Monts de Guéret Animal Park; the wolves of Chabrières Terra Aventura: Numerous routes minutes from the house (walking, cycling) Giant Labyrinth of the Monts de Guéret Aubusson Designer Workshops Cross-country skiing/tobogganing in Pigerolles (20 km) Skiing/tobogganing/dog sledding/SkiShop (Mont Dore): 97 km Art and landscape center on the island of Vassivière Remarkable church in Sous Parsat (decorated by the painter Gabriel Chabrat) Tree climbing in Vassivière Visits to typical villages, attend concerts and stroll through markets and flea markets... La Maison du Tapissier in Aubusson Sedelle Arboretum in Crozant Wool spinning in Felletin Discover American bison in Thauron, Bourganeuf Masgot, a village carved in granite stone (with fun workshops) Moutier d'Ahun (ranked 10th favorite village of the French in 2015), Romanesque church and its bridge Mine Museum in Bosmoreau-les-Mines Pinton workshops in Felletin (international luxury tapestry creations) Vélorail in Bosmoreau les Mines Martin Nadaud Museum in Soubrebost Electrification Museum, Bourganeuf Felletin Church, listed as a historic monument The Zizim Tower and the medieval complex, Bourganeuf Guéret Museum of Art and Archaeology Ferdinand Villard Public Garden Courtille recreation area and its nautical base, Guéret The Valley of Painters, the 3 Lakes, between beaches and green valley Treasure Island ("LiloTrésor"), indoor play area for children (games & giant slides) Ecomuseum of the Tuilerie de Pouligny The largest Buddhist temple in Europe "Le Bost" 1 hour by car Le Menoux Church (decorated by the artist Jorge Carrasco) 1.5 hours away