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Charming former railway cottage in peaceful setting. Close to local amenities.

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Exterior
Terrace/patio
Exterior detail
Exterior detail
Property grounds

Reviews

9.8 out of 10

Exceptional

2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 480 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
    Parking available
  • Barbecue grill
    Barbecue grill
  • Washer
    Washer
  • Outdoor space
    Outdoor space
  • Pet-friendly
    Pet-friendly
  • Kitchen
    Kitchen

Explore the area

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Journet, Nouvelle-Aquitaine
  • Regional Natural Park of Brenne
    11 min drive
  • Abbey Church of Saint-Savin-sur-Gartempe
    24 min drive
  • Château de Fougeret
    42 min drive
  • Chatellerault (XCX)
    60 min drive

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 4)

Bedroom 1

1 Double Bed

Bedroom 2

2 Single Beds

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Outdoor play area
Garden
Dining Area

About this property

Charming former railway cottage in peaceful setting. Close to local amenities.

Sleeps 4, with 2 bedrooms. One with double bed, one with twin beds.

La Braudière was built in the 19th century, to operate the barrier over the railway line. Nowadays, the railway tracks are just a distant memory, leaving miles of leafy, tree lined paths, meandering through woods and open countryside. A walker's paradise!

This charming stone cottage has been thoughtfully renovated, with lots of original features – a successful blend of original character and modern comfort. It is simply and tastefully furnished, and the overall effect is bright, light and fresh.

Set on its own, the house is surrounded by fields, tracks, rivers and woodlands, perfect for exploring by foot, by bike, or maybe walking the dog! You're not too far from civilisation, however, as only 2 kms away is the village of La Trimouille, where you will find a well stocked grocery shop (including bread and pastries), café/restaurant, post office, and cinema.

Located in the department of the Vienne, with its peaceful countryside, ancient castles and medieval towns and villages, La Braudière provides a brilliant base for a holiday. Enjoy the local amenities. Settle into the slower pace of French life with a leisurely amble through the lanes, rich with wildlife. Explore the many tourist attractions of the area. Or simply sit in the garden, with a glass of wine, enjoying the spectacular night skies. Whatever you enjoy, there is something for everyone.

Accommodation.
Airy and light filled living room. French television, DVD player and stereo system. Large selection of DVDs, plus CDs, books and games.
Modern, well equipped, fitted kitchen with seating for 4. Electric hob (induction), electric oven, coffee maker, microwave, toaster, kettle, fridge, washing machine.

Spacious bathroom/shower room.

Two bedrooms upstairs. The master bedroom is roomy, comfortable and tastefully decorated. It has an antique French bed, wardrobe and wash basin. Second bedroom has twin beds and chest of drawers.

Note: THERE IS NO WI-FI CURRENTLY AT THIS PROPERTY.

Outdoors.
At the front of the house, there is a gravelled garden with table and chairs. This is enclosed. Behind the house, there is a lawned area, a further table and chairs, and steps leading up to a large grassy field. This is not enclosed.

Parking.
Private parking available.

Pets: We are happy to take dogs, but TWO dogs maximum! Please give details of number of dogs and any other relevant details, before booking, We charge a small fee for the extra cleaning involved. Please ensure that you tick the box for PETS, so that the relevant fee is added.



Property manager

Joanne Peacock
Premier Host

Languages

English, French

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Amenities

Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Pet-friendly
Outdoor space
Parking available

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 3
Check out before 11:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 3–17

Events

No events allowed

Pets

Pets allowed: dogs (limit 2 total)
Pets welcome, subject to prior approval. Max 2 dog

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
No smoking indoors, please. Maximum of 2 dogs allowed. Children allowed, minimum age 3

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
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
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 indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a first aid kit

We should mention

Cash transactions at this property cannot exceed EUR 1000, due to national regulations; for further details, please contact the property using the information in the booking confirmation
A car is required for transport to and from this property

About the area

Journet

Located in Journet, this holiday home is in a rural area. Château Guillaume and Naillac Castle are local landmarks, and some of the area's attractions include La Sabline Prehistory Museum and La Planete des Crocodiles. Explore all the area has to offer with horse riding, hiking/biking trails and mountain biking.
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Journet, Nouvelle-Aquitaine

What's nearby

  • Regional Natural Park of Brenne - 11 min drive
  • Château Guillaume - 19 min drive
  • Abbey Church of Saint-Savin-sur-Gartempe - 24 min drive
  • Château de Fougeret - 42 min drive
  • Circuit du Val de Vienne - 58 min drive

Getting around

  • Montmorillon Station - 21 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Oaux Rives de la Benaize - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Delhomme Dominique - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪Le Sapin Vert - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪Jaccard Mireille - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Hôtel du Nord - ‬4 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Charming former railway cottage in peaceful setting. Close to local amenities. pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 2 total).

What time is check-in at Charming former railway cottage in peaceful setting. Close to local amenities.?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Charming former railway cottage in peaceful setting. Close to local amenities.?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Charming former railway cottage in peaceful setting. Close to local amenities. located?

Situated in a rural location, this holiday home is 5.7 mi (9.2 km) from Regional Natural Park of Brenne and within 12 miles (20 km) of Church of Saint-Laurent-et-Saint-Vincent and Château Guillaume. Saint-Cyran Church and Naillac Castle are also within 16 miles (25 km).

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

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9.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

6/10 Okay

Dawn H.

Liked: Check-in, location, listing accuracy
Disliked: Communication
A good location
The property is in a good location for visiting surrounding places of interest.
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Pierre M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
GITE AGREABLE
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Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Pascal W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Rustig gelegen, mooi huis.
Na een warme ontvangst genoten van de rust en de stilte rondom het huis. Het huis zelf was heel net en van al het nodige voorzien. De voortuin was goed afgesloten voor onze hond. In de omgeving is er veel te ontdekken (abdij, kerken, middeleeuwse steden, apenvallei ...) maar het is soms een eindje rijden met de auto. Zeker een aanrader voor wie even wil onthaasten en voor liefhebbers van wandelen en natuur.
Stayed 12 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Nolwenn G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Retrouvailles
Déconnexion à la vie de tous les jours reconnexion à la nature et retrouvailles en famille site idéal
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Chrystel J.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Enjoying the calmness on the countryside
Joanne did everything to make our stay as nice as possible. She was thoughtful, friendly and a very nice host. She waited for us for the check in. And if we had questions about the area for example, we were free to ask. The house is cosy and everything was taken care of. We enjoyed the tiny villages in the surroundings, went for a swim in one of the lakes, did some hikes, watched the stars and when it was a bit chilly in the evening, we watched one of the DVD's. If you are thinking about going to this area, we would definitely recommed Joanne's little railwayhouse.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Charlotte L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Detente
N
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

alix b.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Sejour au calme
Sejour très agreable dans une jolie maison cosy. Nous avons bien profité avec nos 2 chiennes et notre fille de 3 ans. Il y a tout ce qu'il faut, la maison est bien équipée et l'hôte très agreable! Beaucoup de chemins de randonnées aux alentours et de lacs avec activités. Merci encore nous avons bien apprécié Alix,kevin et Lyana
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Michelle R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Wonderful place to stay
This really is a great place to stay- full of history. The Gite is so well equipped with everything you could possibly need. The beds are really comfy and sleeping in the peace and quiet was perfect. Although you feel you are surrounded by countryside it is only a short walk along a disused railway track to La Trimouille that has an amazing artisan bakery. Our dog loved all the walks and freedom. Joanne metis when we arrived and showed us around which was great after a long drive. She was always at the end of the phone if we needed any help. The surrounding area us full of beautiful villages and it really is a perfect place to stay. Thankyou Joanne- we highly recommend your Gite to everyone.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Tasha W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
cute little place
perfect location for us as we walked 2km each day to see my parents who live in La Trimouille. Very quick and clear communication with the host.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Laure G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Magnifique maison dans un cadre relaxant
Nous avons passé un très bon séjour dans cette magnifique maison au cœur d’un paysage paisible. La maison est entièrement équipée et idéal pour nos amis les chiens ! Nous sommes prêts à revenir avec grand plaisir. Merci pour tout.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kath Bayliss

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Peaceful
Booked a week to explore the area and some quiet R&R. The house is lovely and set is an area not too far and walkable to the village but far enough to be as if in the middle of nowhere.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Maxine C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
lovely cosy well equipped house
great location,walks on doorstep and lovely places to visit for days out.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

j w.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Charmant huisje, zeer rustig gelegen.
Leuk huisje aan een zeer rustig landweggetje (max 8 auto's per dag). Midden in de natuur. Geen geluid van verkeer of wat dan ook. Er zijn geen huizen, drukke wegen, oid in de buurt. Het is er heerlijk stil. Het huis is van alles voorzien, schoon en ruim. Er is goede gelegenheid om buiten te zitten in de zon of schaduw. In het huisje is veel en overzichtelijke informatie over alles wat er te doen is in de buurt. Boodschappen gaat met de auto 5 minuten voor kleine zaken, voor een grotere supermarkt 15 minuten. Bij aankomst werden we zeer vriendelijk ontvangen en kregen we goede uitleg en tips. Heerlijk huisje om tot rust te komen, wandelen, fietsen en tochtjes in de buurt te maken.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

TANIA M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
AU calme
Très jolie petite maison, bien agencée. Idéal pour se reposer à la campagne. Très bon accueil ! Nous avons passé un excellent séjour (malgré les fortes chaleurs) Belles promenades à faire au départ du gîte
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Aurore C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Calme et repos
Maison charmante au calme. Bonne literie. Déconnexion assurée.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

nanda b.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Heerlijk huisje in rustige omgeving
Heel schattig huisje, voorzien van alle gemakken. Super vriendelijke en behulpzame Verhuurder. Mooie rustige omgeving
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Anne L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
havre de paix
Maison très agréable et propre, décorée avec goût. Accueil chaleureux, flexibilité des horaires d'accueil.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Martine L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
La petite maison au vert!
Logement situé très au calme, un pur bonheur des chants d'oiseaux, une voie verte à la porte de la maison. Habitation très propre avec tout ce qu'il faut, rien à reprocher. Bravo.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2022

10/10 Excellent

sarah k.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Séjour très agréable
Le séjour a été très agréable, la maison est très jolie, décorée avec goût et très bien équipée. Très bonne literie. Le cadre est très calme au sein d'une jolie région.
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

Corinne V.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Une pause bienvenue
Excellent endroit pour faire une pause : maison au calme, propre et bien équipée. Joanne est très accueillante et à notre écoute.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

Francis E., Goes, zeeland, netherlands

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Relax
It is a great house to stay, we walked a lot. There are many hiking guides available in the house. Everything is present in the house as described. Wonderful week to relax.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Gilles S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Très beau gîte à La Breaudiere
Excellent accueil, gite très propre et très agréable. Idéal pour se reposer et faire des randonnées.
Stayed 14 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Anne-Marie B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Très bon séjour dans la Vienne
Accueil agréable et sympathique de la propriétaire. Maison bien aménagée et bel espace extérieur. Grand calme très reposant. Malgré une météo chaotique, nous sommes sortis tous les jours et avons profité de la nature magnifique et des pittoresques petits villages et villes alentour. A l'occasion, nous y reviendrons volontiers.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2021

10/10 Excellent

Peyrusaubes A.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Accueil, propreté, calme, documentation: tout est bon
Vous aimez le calme, marcher, découvrir une région , vous serez bien accueilli à la Braudière. La maison est très agréable, très propre, les propriétaires sympas. La literie est très confortable. Vous avez à disposition des cartes, de la doc très bien faites pour vister les environs. Je recommande ce lieu.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2020

10/10 Excellent

Jean-Baptiste L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Paisible campagne
Les propriétaires sont accueillants, très agréables et savent se rendre disponible. La maison, bien agencée et décorée avec goût, possède ce qu'il faut pour que la famille passe un moment agréable et intimiste après de longues promenades dans la campagne avoisinante. La petite cour, à l'ombre des arbres ou de la maison, en fonction de la journée, permet de prendre ses repas l'été sans souffrir du soleil. Les murs épais et les tomettes du sol conservent la fraicheur toute la journée malgré la canicule. Enfin, les chemins proches permettent de partir en promenade vers Journet et La Trimouille en restant à l'ombre des arbres qui bordent l'ancienne voie ferrés. C'est un lieu parfait pour la déconnexion !

About the host

Hosted by Joanne Peacock

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My husband and I came to live in France, attracted by the peace and tranquillity, beautiful countryside, and gentler pace of living, and it didn't disappoint.

Why they chose this property

We love this railway cottage, and it's fascinating history of steam trains and days gone by.

In this quiet corner of France, we feel truly relaxed. The house is thankfully cool in the summer, and cosy in the winter. We love to stroll along the former tracks, set up the barbecue, or simply sit in the garden with a glass of wine. I hope you enjoy the experience as much as we do....

Languages:

English, French

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