Rural Retreat in SW France

Equestrian holidays and superior adult only gîte accommodation

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La Madone

Privately owned by Mark and Heather Palmer we are based in a picturesque rural setting in Haute Vienne SW France.Here we are able to offer tranquil and relaxing breaks for Adult only couples.

Our Facilities

La Madone is a typical French farm complex based around a pretty gravel courtyard with barns and stables on either side. We reside in over 8 acres of beautiful French countryside with no immediate neigbours on any side.

Attractions nearby

Being located on the Haute Vienne, Correze and Dordogne borders in SW France we have much to offer for anyone wishing to visit this idyllic world famous and charming region.

La Petite Ecurie gîte@ la madone

This season we are delighted to introduce our new gîte complex at La Madone.

Built in one the old horse stables and newly branded as 'La Petite Ecurie' This new and exciting superior gîte accommodation has been exclusively designed to offer a personalised service for an adults only experience.

Comprising of a large and spacious ground floor accommodation which is complete with a super king sized bed, a soft seating area, a wall mounted television and WIFI based internet services both inside and outside . Incorporated in this excellent space we also offer a fully fitted ground floor bathroom and a fully equipped utility room. The utility room boasts a range of white goods including a washing machine, dishwasher, microwave, kettle and fridge.

Just outside the gîte , and within a few paces from the accommodation, is a fully functional summer kitchen which allows for external dining and offers a BBQ, a three burner Plancha an adjustable Paella ring, all powered by gas. Additional white goods also provide a drinks fridge and small freezer to make outdoor cooking and dining a real exciting experience.

If you are looking for a quiet and tranquil relaxation location why not laze on one of the delightful sun loungers in the lovely grassy orchard area just adjacent to the gîte courtyard. Here you will find open views into the fields that surround our peaceful retreat.

Of course the jewel in the crown at La Petite Ecurie is our stunning swimming pool and sun deck area that guests will have exclusive use of during their stay. Here you will also find more sunloungers, sun shades and a soft seating area with tables for food and drink to rest on.

And theres more.....

When those warm summer evenings seem never ending why not take advantage of our outdoor cinema experince. Here you can watch a film on our enormous outdoor projection screen. This can be a truley magical end to a lovely day and complimented by drinks and food from the summer kitchen that is available just a few steps away.

why not take a look through the Gallery below to see more of our beautiful offerings in 2022.

F.A.Q

How many people does your accomodation accept

We are an Adults only holiday gîte  and have accommodation for 2 people maximum. The minimum age for adults booking is 25 years of age.
We provide one large super king bed only within our luxurious gite.

Can I bring a baby or small child to stay

We are offering accommodation for adults only, we do not have the facilities to accept children or babies

Are we able to bring a dog or pet to stay with us?

As we provide accommodation on a working farm we are unable to accept any clients animals.

Do you have onsite cooking and laundry services

We provide  functional outdoor summer kitchen with gas powered cooking facilities. We also provide a fridge and freezer in the summer kitchen to store food and drinks for meal preparations. We also provide at no extra costs a small dishwasher, secondary fridge and washing machine in the utility room within the gîte  itself.

Is the gîte swimming pool for exclusive use of the guests

The onsite swimming pool is provided for exclusive use by the gîte  guests. The pool is unheated but occupies a very sunny position and provides comfortable all day swimming activity as well as being situated close to its own private sun deck with sun loungers and comfortable sofa seating.

Is there off road parking near the gîte

We have off road parking just outside the gîte complex on our property. This parking will accept medium to large size vehicles but does not accept off road camping or vehicles with trailers or caravans.

Does the gîte have good internet connections

The gîte  complex has both internal and external Wi-Fi internet connections. Details of the internet access codes are shown within the welcome booklet inside the gîte .

Does the gîte have any internal heating for colder nights

In the colder months the gîte  has a period style petite Godin wood fired stove in the main accommodation area. Wood can be purchased locally for use within this stove although we will provide enough for a few nights stay included in the rental rates.

We also have two small wall mounted electrical heaters in the bathroom and utility room corridors that provides comfortable background heating as required. This can be used and paid for by using coin operated meters.

Do you provide bedding and towels

We provide all bedding and towels for the duration of your stay. If you book for longer than 7 nights we will provide change over bedding and towels on request from day 8 onwards.

How far are you located from local facilities

The gîte  complex is located in a rural setting about 4kms from a local town. The facilities within the local town include 4 x supermarkets, petrol stations, a post office, many leading Banks, doctors and hospitals and even a library and cinema. Restaurants are plentiful and we are happy to offer recommendations on request.

How can we book a stay at La petite Ecurie gîte?

Reservations can be made using this link to booking.com. 

Onsite safety Aids

In line with regional guidelines, we are providing smoke and carbon monoxide detectors throughout the gîte  complex. Additionally in the outdoor kitchen area there is a fire extinguisher and fire blanket for added protection where cooking takes place.

Cleaning routines on guest departure from the gîte complex

We are proud to offer high quality accommodation throughout the gîte  complex and we would like to ensure our guests respect the cleaning routines and guidelines discussed during the welcome meeting. Summer kitchen food preparation areas must be especially well respected and before departing the gîte  complex we would ask that all cooking items are cleaned and left in the same condition as they were presented to you on arrival. Cleaning aids including a hoover, brooms, wet mop, cleaning fluids and cloths are left in the indoor utility kitchen for guests to use during and prior to departure. Details of the required cleaning routines are included within the gîte  welcome pack.

Can we charge an Electric vehicle at the gite

We have the facility to charge small electric vehicles overnight. There is a small management daily charge to provide this service and more details will be provided in the gite complex guide manaual

Privacy Statement 

Who are we?

 We are Le Petite Ecurie @ la-madone, a gîte complex in the Haute Vienne (87500) department in France.

This is a private business owned exclusivily by Mark and Heather Palmer

Our website address is: https://la-madone.com 

What personal data we collect and why

 Information passed to us through the use of our contact form or booking enquiry form is not retained on this website, but is retained off-line for our use only. We store your details for private use only for correspondence relating to your booking and/or your holiday. We will never pass on any of your details to any third party unless required to do so by law. If you would like us to update or remove your details at any time, please contact us directly. The only information that may be retained in cookies that reside on your computer, phone or tablet, is in use of the Social Media buttons (e.g. “Like”) at the foot of each page.

 


Contact us

  • Lieu dit La Madone, 59 route de Mesurat, 87500 Saint-Yrieix-la-Perche, France
  • Luxury gîte accomodation for adults only