Moulin Serein

Three bedrooms over two self contained French holiday gites with a private swimming pool situated in its own beautiful rural valley by a river. Near Poitiers/Limoges, Vienne, Poitou-Charentes, south-west France.

The gites at Moulin Serein are nestled in a beautiful, quiet valley alongside a small shallow river. Both properties are rented together to ensure privacy and tranquillity for guests. There are two secluded cottages, a one bedroom (Le Four) and a two bedroom (Le Moulin), both with their own kitchen, living and outside space – perfect for a group of friends or a family.

Being by the river helps keep the gites cool in the summer months, and room fans are provided in each bedroom.

The cottages were built in 1730 during the Renaissance and were owned by a community of monks. There were originally three buildings: one where the wheat was milled (using a wheel), the mill, and a further building where the flour was stored and baked in the bread oven. The mill and the oven supplied the surrounding area with flour and bread. With the appearance of flour mills, the mill and oven were decommissioned in 1929. The hospitable French owners have renovated two of the four buildings. Two of the barns are not used as they have not been converted.

Fancy a cooling paddle? The river is relatively shallow, it generally has a run on it which mosquitoes do not like.
You can fish in the river which has trout in it. The mill pond is deep and has a mixture of fish including carp. Please provide your own fishing equipment.

This is an excellent area for walking, as there are signposted walks that run from the property and can take you as far as 35km, although much shorter walks are possible.  Moulin Serein is an ideal place to escape everyday life, relax, and enjoy the tranquillity and freedom of the property, its facilities, and the beautiful surrounding countryside and nature.

Cafe bar at Thollet 1.3 miles, 2.1km.

Shops, a cafe /bar, and a restaurant are found in the local town of La Trimouille, about 8 km away. There is also a small supermarket, a bakery, a pharmacy, and public tennis courts.
A selection of larger supermarkets is located in Montmorillon, approximately a 25-min drive.

The small hamlet of Thollet is just 2 km by road, or approximately 1 mile to walk. There is a church and a small, very French bar.

Le Four and Le Moulin are set on a hillside with many steps and slopes, so unfortunately, they are not suitable for those with limited mobility.  Please see our photographs for further details.

All facilities are for your own private use. Should you wish to rent just one cottage, we can offer a slight reduction in price, and the other cottage will remain closed.

Le Moulin (2 bedroom cottage) 73m2

Le Moulin comfortably sleeps 5 and also has a z-bed in the lounge, which can be utilised to accommodate an extra child (additional cost of €50 per booking). There is a pretty terrace and seating area outside the front door with views over the river.

Bedrooms and bathrooms (Upper floor)
There are 2 pretty bedrooms with pine floors and characterful beams. A shower room with a hand basin, wc and electric heated towel rail.

Double bedroom with a double bed (140cm x 200cm), wardrobe, bedside tables and dressing table.

Triple room with 3 single beds (2 measure 90cm x 200cm, 1 measures 90cm x 190cm), bedside tables and small desk. This room also has its own exterior entrance. A large chest of drawers is located on the landing outside for clothes storage, and further storage is available in the shower room.

Bathroom (Ground floor)
A good-sized family bathroom with a bath with a shower over, wc, wash basin and an electric heated towel rail. Further facilities include an ironing board, iron & hairdryer.

Lounge
This room has a lovely view down to the river. 2 sofas and additional seating.  The dining table comfortably seats 6. French and English TV, DVD player and Fibre broadband with signal repeaters in each room.

Kitchen
Fridge-freezer, dishwasher, washing machine, microwave, electric oven and hob, extractor fan, and a small breakfast table with chairs.

Le Four (1 bedroom cottage) 48m2

Le Four comfortably sleeps 2 +1 with a sofa bed in the lounge (additional guest at an extra cost of €50 per booking). There is a pretty terrace and seating area outside the front door and down the steps.

Bedroom & bathroom (Upper floor)
Romantic double bedroom (140cm x 200cm) with a wardrobe with hanging space and shelving.  En-suite shower room with a good-size shower cubicle, wash basin, wc, and further storage space.

Living area/kitchen
The open-plan living room features the original bread oven and offers views down to the river.  There is a kitchenette with a sink, dishwasher, table-top oven/grill, induction hob, extractor fan, microwave, kettle, toaster, coffee maker, washing machine, and fridge-freezer. The circular dining table, situated in front of the bread oven, now a lovely feature, comfortably seats 4. There is a sofa (converts to a sofa bed), French and English TV, DVD player and Fibre broadband with signal repeaters in each room.

Further facilities include an ironing board, iron and hairdryer.

Cleaning/towels/linen:
Bed linen and bath towels are included in the price, Please supply your own pool towels.

Children/baby facilities:
Cot and high chair available on request.

Outside / Gardens
The cottages are set next to a mill pond and a small, shallow river. There are two seating areas here for quiet reading, and plenty of grassed areas for games. You can fish in the river. The mill pond is deep and has a mix of fish, including carp. The river is relatively shallow and contains trout.

A path leads up from the cottages to the boules court, over a little wooden bridge to the fantastic pool area. The private 11m x 5m pool is between 1.2m and 1.8m deep, surrounded by a large grassed area that also has a badminton net and a table tennis table. There is a seating area and changing rooms.

The pool can be easily covered with a hard cover for security or to keep the water temperature higher if you wish.

Travel
Airports

• Limoges 45 miles, 73 km
• Poitiers 52 miles, 84 km
• Tours 95 miles, 151 km
• Bergerac 137 miles, 221 km
• Nantes 160 miles, 260 km
• Bordeaux 165 miles, 265 km
• Paris 227 miles, 366 km
• La Rochelle 140 miles, 224 km
• Please check with your airline of choice for other destination airports

Car
Approximate driving distances from north French ferry ports:
Calais 400 miles
Caen 250 miles

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