An old watermill in a green setting
It's a large building made of local stone, of which the tower, which is the oldest part, dates back to the 14th century.
Still in operation until the 1950s when it supplied, by hydrolic force, the machines of a clog factory, it has lost nothing of its charm of yesteryear and has preserved beautiful original architectural elements.
Successive renovations and fittings allow today to receive you comfortably in our house.
We welcome you in 5 rooms, each with its own atmosphere.
From the elegant Royal Room to the Romantic Room, from the Gauguin Room in the colors of the Islands to the warm Red Room, without forgetting the Tower Room with its majestic frame.
Breakfast will be served in our large dining room where high ceilings, monumental fireplace, large chandelier, stylish furniture and exposed stones are harmoniously combined.
The table d'hôtes, proposed in winter, will allow you to share in all simplicity and in a family atmosphere our dinners and discover the richness of the local gastronomy.
On the 1st floor, a small lounge is at your disposal for relaxation and reading.
You will find documentation about the region and the sites to visit, maps and books. It is equipped with a TV, a games console and a DVD player. Board games for all ages will also allow you to share pleasant moments with your family.
From May to September, you can also freely enjoy our swimming pool area with pool-house and jacuzzi.
You will also find a fully equipped summer kitchen where you can prepare your meals ...
Watercolor of the mill at the time of the sawmill
1950 - The silhouette of the mill (in the background) can be seen
behind the railway station of Saint-Denis-Près-Martel.
1970 - The mill before its restoration
A little bit of history...
According to the writings, the origin of the mill goes back to the XIVth century...
At that time the mill was only made up of the tower. It depended then on the Barn of the Cistercian monks of Aubazine.
Then the Mill became the property of the Viscounty of Turenne and a miller Antoine Graneyrie obtained the right to use it and also the right to fish for a tribe in the form of a quarter of the fish caught and 100 eels.
One finds a certain Gabrielle Graneyrie, owner of the mill, with her husband, in documents dated 1730.
This same family lived at the mill for nearly 300 years, then it became the property of rich families settled in Martel.
From then on, the mill produced wheat flour until about 1920, then in the 50's a sawmill was installed and used hydrolic power to feed the machines. Hoofs were produced there.
In the 1970's, the mill was in a very degraded state. The Besson family who acquired it made it regain its superb condition after its complete restoration.
Then in 1996, new owners bought the neighboring plot and built the swimming pool area, thus completing the equipment and well being.
Finally, in 2015, we acquire the Mill.
With little transformation and in the respect of the cachet of this beautiful building, we transform it into a guest house.
This is how you discover it today...
A little bit of history...
Watercolor of the mill at the time of the sawmill
1950 - The silhouette of the mill (in the background) can be seen behind the Saint-Denis-Près-Martel train station.
1970 - The mill before its restoration
According to the writings, the origin of the mill goes back to the XIVth century...
At that time the mill was only made up of the tower. It depended then on the Barn of the Cistercian monks of Aubazine.
Then the Mill became the property of the Viscounty of Turenne and a miller Antoine Graneyrie obtained the right to use it and also the right to fish for a tribe in the form of a quarter of the fish caught and 100 eels.
One finds a certain Gabrielle Graneyrie, owner of the mill, with her husband, in documents dated 1730.
This same family lived at the mill for nearly 300 years, then it became the property of rich families settled in Martel.
From then on, the mill produced wheat flour until about 1920, then in the 50's a sawmill was installed and used hydrolic power to feed the machines. Hoofs were produced there.
In the 1970's, the mill was in a very degraded state. The Besson family who acquired it made it regain its superb condition after its complete restoration.
Then in 1996, new owners bought the neighboring plot and built the swimming pool area, thus completing the equipment and well being.
Finally, in 2015, we acquire the Mill.
With little transformation and in the respect of the cachet of this beautiful building, we transform it into a guest house.
This is how you discover it today...
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