10/10 Excellent
Linda G.
18 September 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Perfect Break
Linda G.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2024
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The Barn at Vijon - "Serenity for the Soul"
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Reviews
10 out of 10
Exceptional
2 bedrooms0+ bathroomsSleeps 4120 sq m
Popular amenities
Explore the area
Vijon, Centre-Val De Loire
- Dryades Golf18 min drive
- Les Pierres Jaumatres25 min drive
- George Sand's House29 min drive
- Montlucon (MCU-Montlucon - Gueret)38 min drive
Rooms & beds
2 bedrooms (sleeps 4)
Bedroom 1
1 Double Bed
Bedroom 2
2 Single Beds
1 half bathroom
Bathroom
Shower only
Toilet 1
Toilet
Spaces
Kitchen
Balcony
Garden
Dining area
About this property
The Barn at Vijon - "Serenity for the Soul"
Beautifully renovated detached building, the Barn at Vijon offers guests spacious accommodation with panoramic views over beautiful rural countryside. Boasting exposed beams, characterful stone walls and secluded private gardens. The adult only accommodation offers choice, flexibility and privacy for our maximum occupancy of 2 adults with a choice of 2 bedrooms (1 double and 1 twin). Shower room with WC, separate WC, open plan kitchen, dining, lounge with gallery. Enjoy the spacious south-facing balcony with stunning views whilst having breakfast or an aperitif or why not do some stargazing (great night-time views with no light pollution) there's even a telescope provided!
On arrival guests will find 'store-cupboard' essentials such as fresh bread, eggs, milk, butter, marmalade, jam, tea, coffee and sugar. Fresh produce from the garden is available in season. Also, toilet rolls, soap, washing up liquid, soap powder etc - everything you need to get your holiday started. All linens are provided.
Free WIFI. Free-to-air UK and French TV. Extensive library of DVD's. Books, games and puzzles.
Rates shown are for maximum 2-person occupancy.
Please make yourself fully aware of all house rules (No Smoking, No Pets, No Parties, Payment of Security Deposit, Optional Heating Supplements, Cancellation Fees) prior to making a reservation.
On arrival guests will find 'store-cupboard' essentials such as fresh bread, eggs, milk, butter, marmalade, jam, tea, coffee and sugar. Fresh produce from the garden is available in season. Also, toilet rolls, soap, washing up liquid, soap powder etc - everything you need to get your holiday started. All linens are provided.
Free WIFI. Free-to-air UK and French TV. Extensive library of DVD's. Books, games and puzzles.
Rates shown are for maximum 2-person occupancy.
Please make yourself fully aware of all house rules (No Smoking, No Pets, No Parties, Payment of Security Deposit, Optional Heating Supplements, Cancellation Fees) prior to making a reservation.
Property manager
John and Anne Thomson
Languages
English, French
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Amenities
Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Free WiFi
Gym
Outdoor space
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House Rules
Check in after 3:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 21
Check out before 10:00 AM
Children
Adults only
Baby equipment is not supplied.
Events
No events allowed
Pets
No pets allowed
Smoking
Smoking is not permitted
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 indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit
We should mention
Cash transactions at this property cannot exceed GBP 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
Vijon
Located in Vijon, this holiday home is in a rural area. Dryades Golf and Domaine Lanoix are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore La Pommeraie idéale and Plage de Lavaud. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
Vijon, Centre-Val De Loire
What's nearby
- Dryades Golf - 18 min drive - 15.9 km
- Circuit de Mornay - 24 min drive - 24.9 km
- George Sand and the Black Valley Museum - 25 min drive - 24.0 km
- Les Pierres Jaumatres - 25 min drive - 20.1 km
- George Sand's House - 29 min drive - 28.5 km
Getting around
Restaurants
- Le Relais du Facteur - 10 min drive
- Auberge de la Tour - 11 min drive
- Chez Marie - 8 min drive
- Res Golf Dryades en Pays Degeorge Sand - 17 min drive
- Restaurant Centre Ville - 11 min drive
Frequently asked questions
Reviews
10
Exceptional
Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Cleanliness
10/10
Check-in
10/10
Communication
10/10
Location
9.4/10
Listing accuracy
Reviews
10/10 Excellent
Sébastien r.
21 May 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Un séjour calme et reposant dans la nature
Sébastien r.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2023
10/10 Excellent
simon r.
10 July 2019
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great stay
simon r.
Stayed 9 nights in Jun 2019
8/10 Good
Pim V.
5 August 2018
Beautiful evenings with a tremendous view
Pim V.
10/10 Excellent
Catherine M.
24 May 2018
Excellent
Catherine M.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2018
10/10 Excellent
Julie C.
10 April 2018
Beautiful location. Very clean and well equipped. Hosts were so helpful.
Julie C.
Stayed 6 nights in Apr 2018
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.
10/10 Excellent
Lorraine G.
8 November 2017
Magical location and barn with outstanding hosts
Lorraine G.
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2017
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.
10/10 Excellent
Nick G.
9 October 2017
A haven of peace
Nick G.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2017
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.
10/10 Excellent
mark l.
22 September 2017
Magical
mark l.
Stayed 12 nights in Sep 2017
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.
10/10 Excellent
Graham E.
9 September 2017
A lovely homely gite in a very relaxing, peaceful setting
Graham E.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2017
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.
10/10 Excellent
23 August 2017
Beautifully designed and renovated. Tranquil and special.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2017
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.
10/10 Excellent
Richard S.
18 August 2017
Fantastic stay- wonderfully equipped barn in a beautiful, quiet location
Richard S.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2017
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.
10/10 Excellent
Richard H.
30 July 2017
Great value, spacious gite in a quiet rural location
Richard H.
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.
10/10 Excellent
Ashley V.
18 July 2017
Perfect retreat
Ashley V.
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.
10/10 Excellent
Sarah C.
4 July 2017
Tranquil retreat - beautiful views, comfortable stay
Sarah C.
Stayed 14 nights in Jun 2017
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.
10/10 Excellent
Karen E.
20 June 2017
Wonderful!
Karen E.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2017
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.
10/10 Excellent
Julie V.
4 June 2017
Fantastic property looks exactly like the pictures
Julie V.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2017
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.
10/10 Excellent
Matt I.
24 April 2017
A perfect "Get away from it all" hideaway
Matt I.
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.
10/10 Excellent
Stella L.
17 April 2017
Lieu de repos total
Stella L.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2017
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.
10/10 Excellent
Christian B.
3 January 2017
Séjour ressourçant dans une belle grange rénovée
Christian B.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2016
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.
10/10 Excellent
VIVIANE B.
5 December 2016
Très belle location, pleine de charme.
VIVIANE B.
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.
8/10 Good
Pete S.
20 September 2016
Peaceful and quiet rural retreat with beautiful outlook
Pete S.
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.
10/10 Excellent
Renaat & Jeannine V.
16 September 2016
Brandnew, spotless, full of character
Renaat & Jeannine V.
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.
10/10 Excellent
Alison T.
13 September 2016
The Barn at Vijon is a very comfortable property with beautiful views over quiet countryside
Alison T.
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.
10/10 Excellent
Laurence R.
1 September 2016
A beautiful gite in a stunning part of France. Highly recommended
Laurence R.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2016
About the host
Hosted by John and Anne Thomson
John, from West Yorkshire and Anne, from Northumberland came to France in search of “The Good Life” in 2005. For 6 years they ran a successful Chambres d’hotes business in the Creuse and in 2012 decided that the time was right to undertake a new challenge. After renovating their own property they turned their attention to the barn and completed the transformation from an empty, unloved building that it was into the beautifully restored Gite that it now is.
Why they chose this property
Knowing the area around Boussac and Sainte Severe we were delighted when we found our new property in the village of Vijon in the very south of the Indre. As well as finding our new home we also knew that the barn, which came with the property, would make an ideal gite for visitors to also enjoy the area. It took us 18 months to completely renovate the barn into the accommodation that we are now proud to provide.
This is the very northern edge of the Massif Central region, where it meets the flat plains of central France that lie to the north. The landscape here in the southern Indre is very much like that found in the Dordogne or Correze departments further south, with forested hills, small fields and traditional farmhouses. Because the roads are quiet and the region is not part of the major tourist destinations in France it is also an excellent destination for cycling or hiking.
This is the very northern edge of the Massif Central region, where it meets the flat plains of central France that lie to the north. The landscape here in the southern Indre is very much like that found in the Dordogne or Correze departments further south, with forested hills, small fields and traditional farmhouses. Because the roads are quiet and the region is not part of the major tourist destinations in France it is also an excellent destination for cycling or hiking.
What makes this property unique
The Barn at Vijon is situated right in the heart of the tranquil French countryside. At the boarder of the Indre, Creuse and Allier departments you are ideally located to visit the many castles, churches, museums, galleries, parks and gardens in the area. With its quiet country lanes the area is very popular with cyclists and for walkers there are many signposted routes and walks to be had around and near Vijon.
You too can enjoy “The Good Life” in our converted barn where an oasis of calm awaits. We are on hand to do all we can to ensure you experience a relaxing, rewarding and enjoyable holiday in the heart of rural France.
You too can enjoy “The Good Life” in our converted barn where an oasis of calm awaits. We are on hand to do all we can to ensure you experience a relaxing, rewarding and enjoyable holiday in the heart of rural France.
Languages:
English, French
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