We were delighted to be invited to take part in series 9 of UK Channel 4’s A New Life in the Sun.
The crew from TRUE NORTH PRODUCTIONS spent the summer of 2023 filming us.
The popular reality show is being aired in January and February 2024 on Channel 4.
Our luxury gites each have 3 large bedrooms upstairs
Windermere
Downstairs is about 50 sqm with a large lounge with dining area and separate kitchen. There is also is a large bathroom with shower. Nicely decorated and tastefully furnished, the gite is well equipped with all you will need for your holiday, with bedding and towels included in the price.
Coniston
Has a large bathroom which has a bath with shower over. Downstairs a large open plan lounge with dining area and kitchen of 45 sq mt. The gite is nicely decorated and tastefully furnished. The gite is well equipped with all you will need for your holiday with bedding and towels included in the price.
Derwent
Has a large bathroom which has a multi jet shower. Downstairs a large open plan lounge with dining area and kitchen of 45 sq mt. The gite is nicely decorated and tastefully furnished. The gite is well equipped with all you will need for your holiday with bedding and towels included in the price.
Tarn Hows
Mobile-home with 2 bedrooms, 1 with a double bed and 1 with 2 single beds. Linen and towels provided except pool towels.
Get a proper rural fix at Chez Paille Gite, a relaxed farm site in the peaceful Creuse countryside.
It combines cosy French farm vibes with gorgeous rural views.
Located in the Creuse department of Central France the area is often likened to the English Lake District due to its many lakes and beautiful scenery. There are numerous man-made beaches as well as lakes and ponds nearby. The closest fishing pond is in our little village of Cressat which has a children’s play area and picnic tables around the pond shaded by trees for those hot sunny days.
The Creuse is known for its clean air and while sightseeing take some time to look at all the lichen covered trees, lichen only thrives in clean air. Equally take the time to look up at our vast open evening skies littered with stars it is truly lovely.
We are Paul & Tara
Having had our own holiday homes in France for many years we decided to relocate permanently and to buy Chez Paille Gites.
There are three beautiful gites plus our own home, all set in around 2 acres with an above ground pool and play area and field.
It is very quiet and rural yet just a short drive to local villages etc. a very warm welcome awaits all guests from both of us.
About our place
Chez Paille Gites are made up of two sympathetically restored luxury barn conversions and the original old farmhouse. Each sleeping 6 people in tasteful and modern decor. There is an open plan lounge, dining, and a large kitchen area.
The property offers all modern conveniences with a dishwasher, washing machine, plus large screen TV with French and SKY channels.
The gites are situated in over 2 acres of land and offers a above ground swimming pool, children’s play area and a selection of games, outside dining areas, one to the front overlooking the gardens and pool, and a covered area over the barn conversions to the rear with a BBQ, both with seating areas for 6 people.
We live on site in the old, converted dairy.