Le Patio 1 bed apartment for long term rentals in Limousin France
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Le Patio is a cosy 1 bed apartment for long term rentals located in the centre of the pretty medieval town of Le Dorat, in Haute-Vienne. The town is located 50kms north of the city of Limoges and is popular with International residents, who are attracted by the excellent shops, restaurants, medical facilities and local railway station.
The apartment offers 100m² of living space and comes with an en-suite double bedroom, very spacious living room (40m2) and a nice patio garden. The apartment is available for rentals up to 12 months from €580 per month plus bills 100€pm
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Le Patio apartment for long term rent in Le Dorat France -facilities
This spacious apartment provides comfortable accommodation for a single person or couple looking for an affordable base in France. The apartment is located on the ground floor of an old town house in the centre of le Dorat.
One of the highlights of the property is the impressive 40m² living room. This is a wonderfully light room with a modern fitted kitchen and a large dining table. The large patio windows bring plenty of natural light into the room.
- The kitchen provides plenty of preparation and storage space and is equipped for everyday living, with an oven, hob, microwave and large fridge-freezer.
- The lounge comes with wooden floors, comfortable sofas and a piano. Large windows provide plenty of natural light.
- The large double bedroom comes with an antique wardrobe and bedside table. The bathroom features a walk-in shower, wash basin and WC.
Outside
The kitchen opens directly onto an enclosed patio/courtyard, providing somewhere to sit outside, have breakfast or enjoy a glass of wine during the warmer months.
Limousin apartment for long term rentals France - prices
The apartment is available for long term rentals of up to 12 months. There is a provision of €100 towards the utility bills (consumption above this level may incur an additional charge). Minimum stay is normally 3 months.
Long term rentals: €580 per month plus utilities.
Le Patio 1 bed apartment for long term rentals in Limousin France - Our Opinion
This apartment represents excellent value for a long term rental in France. The apartment would suit a couple or single traveller, possibly house hunting in the area or looking for a base in France whilst undertaking remote work projects. The local train station and Limoges airport provides plenty of travel options. At around 100m², the apartment provides an unusually generous amount of living space, with the 40m² living room being particularly impressive. The private patio is another major advantage and gives the apartment some useful outside space without the maintenance associated with a large garden.
The central location in Le Dorat means that everyday amenities can be reached on foot and you will be able to also to tap-into the large international community in the area..
Amenities
Area activities
Le Dorat is a medieval town in the Haute-Vienne department, that was founded in 950 alongside the chapel of Saint Pierre. The town still has plenty of impressive buildings dating back to the 12th and 13th Centuries. The central square holds a bustling market every Wednesday featuring local produce, cheese, high-quality meat (from the Limousin cattle breed), fruit & veg. The towns has a good range of cafe-bars, restaurants, shops, an Inter Marché supermarket and a local hospital and medical centre. The town holds a number of events and festivals throughout the year, as well as a popular Christmas market.
The town has a famous race course (Le Dorat Hippodrome) which first started holding races in 1900. The local area has a long standing equestrian tradition and there is an annual Horse festival held in the town every August.
The surrounding area features many activities to try out including various cycle routes; hiking through the lush forests and hills of the Monts de Blond; canoeing & kayaking on the River Gartempe; Mountain Biking in the St Pardoux Forest, Climbing on the rocky outcrops of Pierre-Buffière.
There is plenty to do all year round with horse racing events in June, July and August; a national horse show in September.
The nearby city of Limoges is a very pretty place, with a lovely historical centre, a stunning medieval Cathedral and a beautiful art-deco train station (often regarded as the most beautiful train station in France). Limoges was recently voted the 4th best place to live in France and was nominated as the best French city to retire to.
Other transport
There is a train station in Le Dorat with services to Limoges and Poitiers (with connecting services to Paris).
Airports
Limoges airport is just 40 mins drive away to the South. There are flights to the following airports:
- France: Lyon and Paris Orly
- UK: London Stansted, East Midlands, Manchester (all year) and Bristol, Leeds Bradford, London Gatwick and Southampton (seasonal).
Poitiers airport is approximately 80 kms to the North. It has regular flights from the UK via Ryanair.
Driving directions
Le Dorat is located 50 km north of Limoges and 80kms south-east of Poitiers. The Loire valley is to the north and Dordogne is located further south.
One month's deposit to be paid at time of reservation. Rent to be paid in advance prior to arrival for rentals of 3 months or less. For rentals in excess of 3 months, the rent is to be paid on the 1st day of each month. The rent includes a provision of €100 per month towards the electricity, water and Wi-Fi. Consumption above this amount may incur additional charges. Minimum stay is normally 3 months.
