L'Hirondelle  

L'Hirondelle is a charming 19th century farmhouse, offering delightful bed & breakfast or self-catering accommodation. Free broadband internet access is available throughout the property.

Our restful rooms await you after a busy day. All rooms are tastefully decorated and benefit from luxury en-suite facilities. Tea and coffee making facilities are available in each room. Evening meals are available by arrangement and are taken "en famille" with other guests and the hosts. A four course meal with wine is 20 euros per person.

Extra bedrooms in our luxury Gite are also available on a Bed and Breakfest basis subject to availability. All rooms in the Gite are to the same standard as the house. L'Hirondelle also benefits from full central heating and a wood burning stove in the lounge for the cooler months.

For the comfort of all, L'Hirondelle operates a no smoking policy within the house and gite.

Amenities: Fridge, Stove, Dishwasher , Microwave, Coffee Maker, Toaster, Washer, Dryer , TV, Satellite TV, Stereo, DVD Player, Wireless Internet, Private deck(s), Shared deck(s), and more...

Children are welcome.

Breakfast: A continental breakfast is served Breakfast is included in the room rate. Fresh croissants & bread await you at breakfast along with a selection of fruit, yoghurts and preserves. Served with a choice of fruit juice, coffee or English tea if preferred.

Driving Directions: Printable directions at the following website http://www.lhirondelle.net/GB_findus.html

Local Area Attractions: Discover the magnificent Chateaux on the Richard the Lionheart route. There are 16 in total from the magical castle at Montbrun, to the majestic hilltop chateau at Rochechouart. Limoges, the porcelain capital of France, is only 45 minutes away. The beautiful cities of Perigueux and Angouleme are also under an hour away. A special mention must go to Brantome, 40 minutes south, known as the Venice of the Perigord. Surrounded on all sides by water with a magnificent centrepiece abbey overlooking the weir on the river Dronne. Unlock the sights, sounds and tastes of the local markets with the largest weekly regional market at Piegut, only 15 minutes away by car. For the more energetic we can guide you to the many activities available in the area such as Horse riding, fishing, cycling, Kart Racing, swimming, golf and sailing. For walkers you are in the midst of a great many 'Randonnees' (marked walks). Two of these pass within 400 metres of L'Hirondelle, not for the faint hearted is the black walk, marked out over 45 kms. The village of St Mathieu is home to a picturesque leisure lake, which provides a sandy beach with supervised swimming, fishing, sailing and pedalo hire. A restaurant / bar is open here throughout the day in summer. St Mathieu also plays host to lively evening markets throughout the summer where you can purchase local produce, which is then cooked for you on a communal barbecue. Drinks and entertainment are available to ensure a fantastic al-fresco experience. However you may simply wish to unwind in our tranquil garden. A picnic table and sun loungers set amongst the shade of our trees are the perfect place to enjoy a cool drink on a hot summers day.