Haute Vienne, France - A Place in the Sun

2026 / Haute Vienne, France, Craig Rowe on 5 February 2026

Haute Vienne, France, Craig Rowe

Craig Rowe is helping George B and George S who not only have their first names in common, but are also both looking for a holiday home in the French countryside of Haute Vienne. With a maximum budget of £75,000 will their dreams of finding a rural retreat come true?

About the area

Around an hour and a half flight from the UK into Limoges, takes you to Haute Vienne, in central France. Named after the river Vienne that runs through it, this area is famed for its stunning landscape – rolling countryside, forests and over 3000 lakes. With picturesque villages and towns such as Châteauponsac and Bellac scattered in between, it really is the perfect place for a tranquil retreat.

Property 1

2 Bedroom Cottage in La Gareille

This property has a pretty garden with patio areas, established trees and plenty of land. Inside is an open plan kitchen lounge diner, with a separate utility, or perhaps more of an extra kitchen area. The main bedroom is light and bright, the second is also a double, and there's a bathroom.

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Valued at £64,060 at the time of filming.

Property 2

2 Bedroom House in Sussac

There is a large garden here, and there is a patio area too. All on one floor, to the front of the property is a good sized lounge, a bedroom and overlooking the garden at the back is a separate kitchen- diner. The main bedroom is light and bright, there’s some handy storage space and a shower room. Upstairs is a huge attic that could be converted into another bedroom.

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Valued at £58,974 at the time of filming.

Property 3

2 Bedroom Stone Farmhouse in Mailhac-sur-Benaize

The grounds at this property are truly spectacular and the semi detached houses have potential to become one fabulous home. The first has a traditional kitchen diner and a double bedroom, with steps in the corner leading to a huge attic, which could be converted into more bedrooms. The second house has another kitchen diner, complete with a huge fireplace, another bedroom, a utility room and a bathroom. There’s also 2 potential workshops or storage rooms.

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Valued at £63,932 at the time of filming.

Property 4

4 Bedroom House in Jouac

This pretty house has a great sized, well established garden, and there’s a little stream running through it too. Inside is a large lounge diner, a second living area and an eat-in kitchen. There are 4 bedrooms here – all of them are doubles and a bathroom. There’s also a basement, with even more space. There’s also a separate barn, with lot of potential too.

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Valued at £72,650 at the time of filming.

Property 5

4 Bedroom House in Charente

To the front of the house is a little terrace, while at the back, adjoining a neighbouring plot, is a good sized garden and there’s a courtyard too. Inside is a large open plan kitchen lounge diner, there is a huge bedroom and another really substantial double - both bright and airy. The third bedroom is a smaller double and the forth is currently used for storage. There’s a modern shower room too. Next to the house is a huge barn, which could be a great DIY project.

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Valued at £71,368 at the time of filming.

Hot Property

15th Century Chateau in Chamboret

Set in stunning grounds, with its very own lake, this 7 bedroom 6 bathroom house has been thoughtfully restored - every room chic and stylish, and full of French charm.

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Valued at £554,615 at the time of filming.