Vei Lou Queri Bed & Breakfast, 3 route du Geay, 23220 Moutier Malcard, Creuse, Limousin, France

 Phone: +33 5 55806608, +33 6 83239569
 Innkeeper: Corrie and Ron de Hoog
 Website: http://www.veilouqueri.com
 Rates per room start from: 52 EUR

 Breakfast type: assorted breakfast
 Breakfast time: 08:00 - 09:30
 Breakfast is served: in the dining room or in the garden

Vei Lou Queri is a lovely countryside bed and breakfast in Moutier-Malcard located in the Creuse department in the center of France. It is a place full of character and charm, which reflects the hospitable nature of its hosts, who are keen travellers and have created a romantic escape for everyone who appreciates the unspoilt beauty and peacefulness of countryside life. Vei Lou Queri B&B occupies a 150-year old building, rebuilt in 1967 and fully refurbished in 2003. It has 5 tastefully decorated en-suite rooms, guest room and a library. The house is set on 3500 sq.m. of private land with plenty of very old trees, enclosed orchard and cosy nooks for outdoor relaxation.

General amenities

 common dining room

 summer garden

 summer terrace/patio

 Wi-Fi internet

 quiet/board games

 library

 guests' lounge

 pets are admitted

 pets living on premises

 entirely non-smoking

 smoking is allowed only outside

 children are welcome

 not suitable for physically challenged guests

 off-street parking

 quiet surroundings

Room amenities

 heating

 seating area

 en-suite bathroom

Nearby amenities/activities

 walking

 fishing

 swimming

 sun bathing

 canoeing

 diving

 golfing

 kayaking

 biking

 hiking

 photography

 river

 historic sites

 cultural events

 museums/galleries

Payment types

 Cash

 Wire Transfer

 Cheques

Location map

An interview with the innkeeper(s) of Vei Lou Queri Bed & Breakfast (27th of May 2010)

Corrie and Ron de Hoog

Seven years

Our house is the former home and practice of a veterinary surgeon. It is more than 150 years old, was thoroughly rebuilt by the former owners in 1967 and in 2002/2003 was refurbished to meet our own needs. The adjoining small farm house is even older. It was love at first sight when we saw the property for the first time in 2001. In the spring of 2002 we said goodbye to our life in Holland to start a new one in France. Not because we were unhappy or dissatisfied, but because we did not want to have regrets at a later stage for not having realized our plans, or just left it too late. To make our dreams come true, choices had to be made. So, a job was given up, a company wound up, properties sold. In 2001 we bought - after a lot of thought - our beautiful home in an equally beautiful spot. Still young enough to start new activities, and because we still had to earn our living, we started our French B&B in 2003, officially. We wanted a more quiet, natural and relaxed way of living, without the stress of a demanding and urbanized Holland. So it became a B&B, although the profession of host and hostess was new to us as well. It seemed (and proved to be) a really satisfying occupation when you bear in mind that it matches our wishes and hobbies perfectly.

The show piece of our house is the façade with the old vine which is in perfect harmony with the shutters and red bricks around the windows. The court yard and enclosed orchard also have a special aura about them. The property stands on 3500 m2 of grounds. The garden is like a park and has a beautiful view over the Creuse hills and our own paddock with chickens, bunnies and goats. It has a pond, some flower beds and a variety of very old trees. In spring our fruit trees (apple, pear, plum, walnut, chestnut and cherry) are an explosion of blossom. In summer and autumn they provide us with loads of fruit. In the middle of summer the two enormous lime trees ensure plenty of shade. The scent of their blossom permeates the whole area and provides honey for thousands of small bees. Indoors you will sense a special charm. Each room is designed and decorated differently and has its own story. We love travelling and you will notice this inside as well. We look forward to telling you all about it.

I just received this e-mail: "Thank you Corrie and Ron for opening your beautiful home to 12 Welsh bikers. We all thoroughly enjoyed our stay and were so sad to leave such a lovely place. Our rooms were very comfortable and clean and your meals were 'magnifique'. Chris and 11 other bikers" And how about this one from Australia: "Thank you so much for a lovely stay at our charming and comfortable home. Our room was lovely and your breakfast superb. We feel rested and ready for the road. God bless you both."

At the disposal of our guests: 4 double rooms, 1 triple room, 1 family room in the cottage annexe, dining room and lounge/library, beautiful garden, private car park and court yard, Wi-Fi. Each room has a private bathroom with shower and toilet. All guest rooms are decorated with taste and have their own style. Our B&B is approved with quality label "3 épis" from Gîtes de France. Our house is a non smoking area. Wining and dining: an assorted breakfast is included; evening meals (table d’hôtes) are possible by order; packed lunches are available as well as drinks and soft drinks.

Room Verte: 2-3 guests. Room Betete: 2 guests. Room Bleue: 2 guests. Room Rouge: 2-4 guests. Room Yellow: 3 guests. Family room: 4 guests.

All guest rooms are decorated with taste and have their own style. Room Verte - south American/Spanish style. Room Betete is rustic. Room Bleue is romantic. Room Rouge is a colorful red. Room Yellow is Oriental yeallow. The family room consists of 1 room with a double bed, 1 room with two beds and shared bathroom.

Each room has a private bathroom with shower and toilet, same tiles but in different colours. White with yellow, red, blue or green. All rooms have central heating.

Our house is ideally located for all kinds of activities such as walking, cycling, mountain biking and playing golf. For those practicing these activities, we propose special holidays with a theme.

An assorted breakfast with 3 kinds of bread (croissants, baguette and brown bread), homemade jam and marmalade, Dutch breakfast specialties as 'pindakaas' and 'hagelslag', fresh orange juice, coffee, tea, milk or chocolate milk, cheese, eggs (if our chicken pond well), etc.

Breakfast is normally served from 08.00 till 09.30 hrs in the dining room or in the garden when it's possible.

If possible, we take clients wishes into account, such as vegetarian food, special diets and when there is something you really do not like.

We only serve evening meals and only to our own guests (and when we do not have other engagements ourselves of course). But, we are not a restaurant, open to everybody. As a consequence you cannot choose from the menu, but are obliged to accept what has been prepared. However, you need to tell us - at breakfast at the latest - if you want to have dinner with us. Packed lunches are available.

Drinks and soft drinks are available from a fridge in the dining room. Other drinks and tea and coffee can be served on demand.

Children are welcome if they like calm places with small animals etc.

We only accept your pets if they are well trained and do not cause any trouble. Like our own dog, they are not allowed in any of the guest rooms. Since our garden is fenced in, they can wander around freely there. At night they have to stay with our dog or in the scullery. You are responsible for any damage caused by them to our belongings or those of our guests. We ask 5 euros per night.

Both the main house as the holiday cottage are strictly non smoking. People can go and smoke outside, using an ashtray.

There are parking facilities on the court yard.

Sorry, our B&B is not suitable.

We have smoke, carbon monoxide and fire alarms. Our dog is the burglar alarm.

When guests have dinner with us, we prefer if they check in before 7 p.m.

During high season we only accept bookings as off 2 nights.

We advise guests to check availability by phone or by e-mail. Reservations can be made by phone, e-mail or the booking form on the website. To confirm any reservation, we ask for a deposit of 25% of the price of the total stay, with a minimum of the price for one night per room.

Cancellation (according to GdF conditions): By you: more than 24 hours before the stay: we keep the deposit; less than 24 hours before the stay: we keep the deposit and are entitled to claim the rest of the forseen stay; in case of early departure, we keep the deposit and the rest of the stay has to be paid in full. We will refund non-consumed extra services that are already paid for. By us: we refund your deposit. For our special holidays and breaks and the holiday cottage 'Chez Mémé Delphine" other conditions are applicable.

Payments can only be made in cash or French cheques or by remittance to our Dutch bank account (in advance). We do not accept credit cards.

We like it if all guests, from all nationalities, feel themselves at home and comfortable of course. So that means also no shorts etc. at dinner, no topless sun bathing in the garden.

The Creuse is a mirror of unspoilt nature: a variety of landscapes, flora and fauna, special light, beautiful views, murmuring water and silence. But there is a lot of sightseeing to do as well. Romanesque churches, feudal castles, Gallo-Roman bridges, unusual villages, arts and crafts workshops and galleries. Vestiges of the local heritage (fountains, wash houses, crosses), all kinds of museums, arboretums, gardens and remarkable natural scenes. On our website we give you a summary. More information is available with us or you can read about it on the French pages of this site.

The "Veï Lou Quéri" residence and the holiday cottage "Chez Mémé Delphine" are situated in the community of Moutier-Malcard, in the north of the Creuse. This department forms with the Corrèze and the Haute-Vienne, the Limousin region. The cities of Argenton, Châteauroux, Limoges and Montluçon are within about one hour’s drive. Moutier-Malcard lies a few kilometres from route D940, halfway between La Châtre and Guéret, and on the D990 between Aigurande and Genouillac. There is an itinerary on the website. GPS: Lat : N 46° 23 718' Long : E 1° 56.658'

The French B&B (chambres d'hôtes) formula is particularly suited to those who are looking for personalized accommodation "in the inhabitant's home" and who value opportunities for meeting people, their hosts as well as other guests, while still being independent. This type of accommodation is increasingly popular thanks to a growth in the number of short stays, from 2 to 4 nights, and because the notions of quality of life and comfort, as well as the pleasure of exchange and conviviality are now particularly valued. Another advantage is the availability of quick, on the spot, complete and relevant information from the hosts, which facilitates the discovery of the area. What is the difference between a "gîte" and a "chambres d'hôtes"? A gîte is used for holiday stays in self catering accommodation, generally for a minimum length of 1 week during the tourist season (or longer, by multiples of 1 week), whereas the principle of the chambres d'hôtes is to cater for stays from one night or more. Moreover, the basic service of chambres d'hôtes is often accompanied by other advantages, such as wining and dining at the "table d'hôtes", setting you free from all usual chores. Sometimes, these two types of lodging are confused because they can both be approved by the National Federation of the Gîtes de France. This is also the case with our rooms which are labelled and classified 3 épis (equivalent to 3 stars). This means that you can count on top comfort rooms with private bathroom, in stylish accommodation, in a quiet and rural spot. Do not, however, expect a maid doing your room every morning or clean bedding and towels after just one night, nor anonymity. For this you should go to a hotel.

The department of the Creuse, just like nearby Indre and Cher, lends itself perfectly to a wide range of sports and leisure activities such as walking, cycling and mountain biking, golf, aerial walkways, water sports like swimming, canoeing and kayaking, diving and fishing. Of course you are not obliged to be THAT sporty! For our motorised guests we have different itineraries to suggest with lots of places to be visited and explored. The Creuse is more than a summer destination. All activities are most worth while in other seasons as well - with the exception of outdoor swimming…

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