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covert cabin
property description: Covertcabin, a secluded woodsman's cabin, situated on the bank of it's own little lake, within six acres of mature woodland provides the perfect antidote to the stresses of busy, modern-day life. Providing comfortable accommodation for two, it has the look and feel of a pioneer's cabin whilst still providing today's necessary comforts. The cabin is 'off-grid', so lighting is provided by a combination of candles, oil lamps, solar and wind-up lights. It has a fully equipped kitchen with gas cooker and fridge, and is kept toasty warm in winter by the woodburning stove, which also heats the water for the outside shower/wc.
The whole ethos of the cabin is to provide a welcome retreat with minimal impact on the environment. Ecologically, the cabin has a low carbon impact. It was built from windfall wood from the forest it stands in and other reclaimed materials. Water is raised from the source-fed lake via a windpump and filtered, making it fine for all purposes other than drinking. (Drinking water is provided.) Firewood is gathered from the surrounding forest. Waste is recycled/composted and only eco-friendly cleaning products are used. You can help to offset your carbon emissions if you fly here by planting a tree in the woods.
Birds, natural flora and fauna are all on your doorstep, we provide you with guidebooks on what you might see. In the lake there are fish, frogs, you can take the little boat out and paddle around the island or lay on the raft and sunbathe. There are miles & miles of off-road tracks for walking and cycling, maps are provided and bike hire is available. It's one of the best ways to see the surrounding countryside.
accommodation:
Covertcabin
sleeps in two (one double bed). The bedroom is small, but comfortable, the
window provides a great view of the lake and surrounding woodland.
Bedlinen and towels are provided.
There is a well-equipped kitchen, with gas cooker and fridge,
all necessary pots and pans
and a few basic essentials, (Like a bottle of wine!)
There's a cosy seating area.
There are books, games, drawing and writing materials as well as
the wind-up gramaphone and radio!
Outside there is a raised deck with table and seating for four, and
a BBQ. In
the outside shower/wc there's a normal flushing loo and basin, the shower
has a m.a.s.h; style pull shower so you only use the water you need.
Well behaved dogs are welcome but only if they are not likely to
chase wild/farm animals and don't mind sleeping outside, in the
canine-cabin.
location
& surroundings: Covertcabin
is situated about 5kms from the town of Piegut-Pluviers, in the Perigord
Vert Region of Dordogne, France.
Piegut, as well as providing all the usual commerces, is famous for
it's Wednesday morning market which brings in people from miles around.
There are numerous picturesque villages nearby with restaurants and
bars, swimming lakes and canoeing (weather permitting!).
Visitors to the cabin are provided with information on local shops
and businesses and activities in the area. Nearest
Airport: Limoges. (1 hour) Nearest
Train Station Angouleme (45mins)
pricing & changeover: £250
per week (seven nights) May to September £150
per week (seven nights) October to April
contact details: please contact owner for further details Diane & Bob Kirkwood +33 (0) 553 568124 |
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