The house sleeps 6 with 1 king, 1 double & 2 single beds available. There’s a small bathroom with both a shower and bath. A fully equipped kitchen includes a dishwasher, washing machine & iron. The living room has many books & board games as well as a TV with large varied selection of DVDs. There is a full size UK pool table set to free play and dart board located in an outside games room.
Bed linen, house-towels and swimming towels are provided.
Fibre internet connection and WiFi.
Wireless speakers.
THE GARDEN
There is a good sized secluded garden providing fantastic views of the glorious sunsets. A private decked courtyard with table and chairs that is perfect for eating alfresco. A BBQ and hammock are available to use as you please.
PARKING
There is parking available for two cars. There is also secure undercover storage for both bicycles and motorbikes.
SWIMMING
There are two swimming lakes nearby.
Etang de Chancelade is a hidden gem nestled in woodland just 15mins drive from the house. A little further you will find the larger Lacs de Fades-Besserve in Confolant.
WALKING
The Massif Central is tailor-made for walkers and the lovers of the outdoors. There are miles of quiet footpaths for you to explore that start at your very doorstep but should you wish for more challenging hikes, the Chaine des Puys volcanoes are less than 60mins drive from the house and rise to over 6000ft.
CYCLING
For mountain biking you have doorstep access to miles of ancient tracks impassable to cars. For road cyclists the area has very little traffic providing miles of peaceful countryside rides while the more experienced riders can be peddling on past Tour de France mountain stages within an hours drive!
BROCANTES
If you like searching for antiques or just something retro and unusual you can spend hours rummaging through one of the many brocante’s in the area. A list of the best places to visit can be found at the house in our local info folder.
ASTRONOMY
The house is located on the edge of an International Dark Sky Reserve, this status is only awarded to land that possess an exceptional or distinguished quality of night sky. The Regional Natural Park of Millevaches is a vast territory classified as a nature reserve since 2004 for the high quality of its landscapes, its unique environment, and the richness of its biodiversity. The average sky brightness on clear nights is about 21.6 mag/arcsec² but can be as high as 22 mag/arcsec² under the right conditions, ensuring that the Milky Way is visible with the unaided eye year-round.
WILDLIFE
Being the least populated area of France together with extensive woodlands, lakes and rivers there is an abundance of wildlife. You only have to potter down one of the many sunken tracks that lead out of the hamlet to enjoy wildflowers, butterflies, deer, hares and most notably the rich variety of birds. What stands out to even the untrained eye is the abundance of raptors including eagles, buzzards, kites, hawks and owls.
WW2 HISTORY
Not often talked about by the locals is the important part this regions inhabitants played in the second world war. The maquis du Limousin were one of the largest groups of resistance fighters – many of them hiding out in the woodlands and barns in this area. Statues and plaques can be found dotted around the country tracks showing the names of fallen local fighters.
OUR TOP 3 DAY’S OUT
1. The Puy De Dome is a must-see destination. There are trails to hike up the volcano or a tram for those who fancy an easier route. For the more adventurous, you can book yourself in for a tandem paragliding flight from the top! Be sure to visit on a clear day and we’d suggest taking a picnic as the restaurant gets very busy.
2. The nearest city is Clermont Ferrand. A trip to the Cathedral is advised as the stained glass windows are stunning and the view from the top of the tower is breathtaking.
3. On a hot day our favorite place to cool down is Etang de Chancelade. Take a picnic and spend the day or just pop down for an evening dip!
- Internet or Wi-Fi
- Private garden
- Dishwasher
- Washing Machine
- Iron and board
- TV
- DVD
- Single bed
- Double bed
- King size bed
- Bed linen provided
- Shower
- Bath
- Family bathroom
- Towels provided
The minimum booking is for one week and runs Saturday to Saturday unless otherwise agreed.
Price per week is £700 plus cleaning fee of £150 except July & August when price per week is £800 plus cleaning fee of £150
If possible, we’ll happily tailor different lengths of stay to suit your requirements.
OUT OF SEASON
Temperatures can drop in the winter months with heavy snow therefore we do not let the house from October – March.The minimum booking is for one week and runs Saturday to Saturday unless otherwise agreed.
Price per week is £700 plus cleaning fee of £150 except July & August when price per week is £800 plus cleaning fee of £150
If possible, we’ll happily tailor different lengths of stay to suit your requirements.
OUT OF SEASON
Temperatures can drop in the winter months with heavy snow therefore we do not let the house from October – March.
1) All bookings run Saturday to Saturday unless otherwise agreed
2) Only people stated on the booking form are allowed to stay at the property
3) Please note that as the house is very old there are stone floors, low ceilings & steep stairs. Parents and guardians are reminded that it is their responsibility entirely for the supervision and safety of their children during the holiday stay.
4) Babies / Young children – A travel cot & bedding, baby monitor, high chair & Maclaren pushchair are available for use during your stay. We do not accept responsibility that they comply with British Standards (however, we have happily used them with our children).
5) Accommodation – We ask that you respect and look after the property as if it were your home. Please let us know any breakages or damage as soon as possible.
6) No Smoking – In accordance with European regulations, smoking is not allowed in the house.
7) Cleaning – Due to the coronavirus, whilst cleaning the property we are taking extra care to disinfect frequently touched surfaces between reservations. Cleaning products are available for use during your stay. The house will be cleaned for your arrival. On departure there is no need for you to do a full clean but we ask that you take out your rubbish and leave the accommodation tidy. For bookings left in a very poor condition an extra cleaning fee will be deducted from the security deposit.
8) Linen and Towels – Bed linen, house-towels and swimming towels are provided. If you are staying 2 weeks, the bed linen and towels can be changed mid stay by arrangement (costs apply).
9) Telephone, Internet & Music – We do have wifi at the house but please note the service can be intermittent as we are in a very rural area. Calls to all European landlines are free. You will be charged for any calls made to all other numbers. There is a wireless speaker for inside use only and we would request that noise is kept to within the property so as not to disturb the neighbours.
10) Pets – We regret that pets are not allowed unless agreed in advance.
11) General Liability – We accept no responsibility for any loss, injury, death or damage, which might be incurred while staying at the property.
12) Deposits and Payment – A non refundable deposit of £150 is required to secure your booking. The full payment is required 4 weeks before your holiday. If you cancel before the 4 weeks you will forfeit your booking deposit only. A £200 security deposit is also required at the time of your full payment to cover breakages and will be returned to you within 4 weeks of the last day of your holiday if it has not been used.
13) Disruption during your Holiday. If a disruption occurs during your holiday we will do all that we reasonably can to rectify it straight away. Please tell us immediately of any problems. The owner shall not be liable to the client; for any temporary defect or stoppage of public services to the property, nor in respect of any equipment, or appliance in the property, for any loss, damage or injury which is the result of adverse weather conditions, riot, war, strikes or other matters beyond the control of the owners; for any loss¸ damage or inconvenience caused to or suffered by the client if the property shall be destroyed or substantially damaged before the start of the rental period and in any such event, the owner shall, within seven days of notification to the client, refund the client all sums previously paid in respect of the rental period.
Being a family run business, if during your holiday you should encounter any problems we shall do our utmost to help, even when we do not accept responsibility and have no legal obligation to do so.
We don’t claim to be a boutique getaway, our home is yours to enjoy and we hope you do as much as us.
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No Smoking – In accordance with European regulations, smoking is not allowed in the house.
Pets – We regret that pets are not allowed unless agreed in advance.