This impressive former mill and established gîte business offers a unique opportunity for those seeking a lifestyle change in rural France. Featured on the UK TV show A New Life in the Sun, the property has been carefully restored by the current owners into a thriving hospitality venue, with accommodation for up to 22 guests plus a stylish owners’ apartment.
The property comprises four renovated buildings, a large pool, mill pond, yurt, and five permitted ‘Camping à la Ferme’ pitches. Set in extensive landscaped grounds, it is ideal for both holiday rentals and events.
The Barn (Owners’ Accommodation):
Bright and spacious two-bedroom apartment overlooking the pool and mill pond (Energy Rating B).
Large storage and workshop area.
The Mill House:
Two-storey gîte with four bedrooms (one on the ground floor).
Separate two-bedroom penthouse gîte with private entrance.
The Lodge:
Characterful three-bedroom, cottage-style gîte.
Events and Guest Facilities Building:
Striking double-height barn for events, dining, or group activities.
Reception area, guest kitchen, laundry facilities, and three guest bathrooms.
Additional bathroom to complete and a second laundry room.
Yurt on its own island and five separate camping pitches
Children’s play area
Beautiful mill pond and streams running through the grounds
Potential for further development (subject to permissions)
The property is well-suited for continuation as a gîte and events business, with scope for expansion. The new owner will need to apply for the relevant permissions and business registration to operate commercially.
Subject to the necessary permissions, there is potential for a further renovation project - of the building with a large attic space currently used as a games room and honesty shop.
A yurt on its own island, a children's play area, the beautiful mill pond, and several streams around the property make this a charming spot and a firm favourite with holiday-makers.
The nearest train station is at La Souterraine, about 45 minutes away, offering direct services to Limoges, Poitiers, and Paris (around 2 hours 45 minutes to the capital). For high-speed TGV connections, Châteauroux and Vierzon are both reachable within 90 minutes. The A20 motorway, connecting Paris to Toulouse, is about an hour’s drive, making the location convenient for guests travelling by car from across France and beyond.
