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The characteristic old school has been completely renovated in 2003 and stands on the highest point of the village Troche, in the middle of the beautiful landscape of the Correze. The house has a rough but romantic air about it. At arrival it is directly evident that this is not just a holiday home but a unique house for a fascinating stay. Completely secluded from the outside world this is a place where you can come to complete rest. Whilst enjoying modern day comforts. The enormous living of 720 sq. feet is split into a kitchen part ant a living room part. It has floor heating, satellite TV , audio installation, floor spots lighting and Internet connection to enable you to bring your own laptop to Internet at leisure. There is a large wooden table which can seat 12 and in the same area there is the island kitchen with electric oven, dishwasher, gas hob, and a large refrigerator with freeze unit. Downstairs there is a large toilet and the entrance to the cellar. On the first floor there are the bedrooms and bathrooms. In the three main bedrooms there are 2 box spring beds and mattresses. In the fourth room which is usually furnished as dressing there are two extra mattresses and a baby bed but can be made up as bedroom with two beds if required.( please mention at reservation if this option is required). In each room there is heating and a washbasin. There are two bathrooms; one attached to the bedroom with the double bed and the second bathroom next to the other bedrooms and has a twin shower. There are additional toilets downstairs and on the first floor. The house has an oil fired central heating which also provides the hot water supply. Washing machine is in the cellar the large but cosy garden offers complete privacy and some wonderful views. It is surrounded by trees and hedges. In the garden there is a large covered terrace which has lighting and garden furniture is available for 8 people.
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Situated on the highest hill in hilly surroundings in the village of Troche and close to the water tower you will find this majestic house in its delightful garden. The house boasts a clock tower and the figure of Maria on the frontage. It is not a “standard house by any means but offers all the comfort you could wish for during your stay.
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| Uzerche (10miles0 offers canoeing, mini-golf, tennis, swimming pool cinema and tourist attractions such as mountain biking and archery. There is an 11th century church of St Vigeois (6 miles) a lake with swimming pool (Lac de Pontcharal) fishing, a bicycle route Treignac of 20 miles and a large dam lake where you can rent sail boats at Seilhac. At 18 miles there is the lac de Bournazel where you can enjoy various types of water sport and a beach Tulle (18 miles) has a cathedral sports museums and there are various artists villages nearby. Limoges (45 miles) well-known for its porcelain. A town which attracts many tourists is Brive (25 miles) with its colourful architecture and sports. Pompadour (5 miles) known for its castle, the horse racing and stables. The 15th century village of Rocamadour built on the rocks of Collonges-la-Rouge also known as the red village due to the colour of the red sandstone. Thus with a car everything is easily accessible
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| Following activities possible nearby (max 30 minutes by car) |
| Climbing, swimming, golf, walking, mountain-biking, horse-riding, water sports
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| In Troche at 150 meters walking there is a baker, small grocery and a small restaurant wheer you can eat for euro 10 a five course meal including wine. In the 5mile further town of Pompadour there are numerous shops and facilities. Besides a supermarket and petrol station there is a pleasant town square with cafes and castle and an excellent “traiteur” who can supply ready made food and meals including several of the areas specialities ( such as rillettes, truffles, sausages, foie gras etc)
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| The house is an old Catholic girls school and there was also a small chapel. For tens of years girls from the area received lessons there run by several nuns who lived on the first floor
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| Price low season |  450.00 |
| Price mid season | 750.00 |
| Price high season | 895.00 |
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