Maison van Stijn - Gîte du Bois II
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Consciously come to yourself in the green heart of France. Relax & Enjoy in the Auvergne.
Maison van Stijn's 3 comfortable, cosily decorated gîtes are very nice holiday homes to unwind and relax. With lots of unspoilt nature within reach, a sauna and a small river, it is a perfect place to "Recharge". Would you like to come to yourself and catch your breath even more consciously? Then we warmly invite you to participate in our inspiring and challenging workshops & courses. And do you have a dog? He is also very welcome!
Enclosed garden (shared) and private terrace, river at the bottom of the property, lots of privacy and yet shops, bakery and restaurants within walking distance. Meals service. Easy drive. Parking on private property. Offgrid, wood-fired sauna with wellness deck, 2 cold water baths and shower. Fantastic walking and cycling area. Exclusively for our guests, we have a large number of walks available as GPX files for smartphone or hiking GPS (so never get lost again). Price includes: wifi, bed linen, electricity, tourist tax and final cleaning.
Gite du Bois II is a cosily decorated, comfortable gite, where it is good to stay all year round. Located on the outskirts of the authentic village of Egliseneuve d'Entraigues in the Puy-de-Dome ( Auvergne ).
Detailed description:
Attached to Gite du Bois I
Ground floor: Kitchen, Sitting area, Dining area, 1st Toilet & 1st Terrace:
You enter the gite through the fitted kitchen, equipped with all appliances and supplies. Through the kitchen you enter the cosy sitting and dining area with, among others, a comfortable 3-seater sofa, 2 armchairs, coffee table, stereo/c.d.-player, DVD player, flat-screen TV with satellite connection, modern wood burner and a high dining table. Through the French doors you enter the, fully fenced, wooden terrace at the rear -southeast side- of the gite. Because of the location of this terrace, you can already enjoy the sun during breakfast. From the terrace you have a beautiful green, peaceful view and in the background you can hear the babbling of the river that flows at the bottom of our property. The terrace is equipped with garden furniture. There is a toilet on the ground floor as well as in the upstairs bathroom.
First floor: 2 bedrooms & bathroom with 2nd toilet:
The fixed, closed staircase leads to the first floor with a double bedroom with comfortable double bed of 180x200 cm (2 separate mattresses and bases, box springs) and a built-in wardrobe. A bathroom with shower, bathtub, sink, toilet and radiator and a room with a bunk bed (both mattresses 90x200 cm) and storage space. Our beds all have good mattresses and 4-season duvets.
2nd Terrace, Garden & River:
On the side of the gite - south side - you have access to a 2nd wooden terrace, equipped with garden furniture. Besides the use of both terraces, you may use the entire garden (5000 m2). Guests of Maison van Stijn can reach the private river at the bottom of the property via a "natural" staircase.
All year round, including winter sports!
The gite is excellently insulated and well heated by means of fast-acting electric heating and a modern insert wood fire. Both summer and winter are therefore very pleasant temperatures in the cottage. Firewood is available on site.
You can park your car on our private property near the gîte.
On holiday with the dog
Dogs are just as welcome as their owners. The gîte is located in an enclosed garden (shared) and has a fenced private terrace. Of course, your dog can also use the private river on our property. Within walking distance of the cottage there are 2 waterfalls and a swimming lake for the dog. Your dog may run loose (almost) everywhere. There are numerous wonderful walks with plenty of shade and coolness. Exclusively for our guests, we have a large number of walks available as GPX files for smartphone or walking GPS. A walking booklet is also available in the cottage.
Facilities
- Independent
- No smoking
- Local contact
- Dishwasher
- Washing machine
- Tumble dryer
- Iron
- Vegetable garden
- Fenced garden
- Pets welcome
- High chair
- Table d'hôtes
- TV
- Internet
- Course room
- Bicycles at the house
- Fireplace
- Hair dryer
- Bath
- Sauna
Surroundings
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Do you like walking (possibly with your dog), cycling, winter sports and/or just relaxing in beautiful surroundings? But do you also enjoy visiting picturesque, authentic French villages with their weekly markets, sitting on terraces and visiting castles & other sights? Would you like to spend your well-earned holiday in a comfortable gite? Then we would like to welcome you! Our Motto: Be yourself in the green heart of France. Relax & Enjoy in the Auvergne.
Maison van Stijn is located on the outskirts of the authentic village of Egliseneuve d'Entraigues. This allows you to benefit from peace, space and natural beauty, but you have the basic necessities of life such as the bakery, Petit Casino, tabac, pubs, restaurants and the local market on Wednesday mornings within walking distance.
Gite du Bois II is located at the back of our property. You have an unobstructed view of our park-like garden with old beeches, meters-high firs and nice borders. Besides having 2 private terraces, you can use the entire enclosed garden (shared). In the background you can hear the birdsong and the babbling of the little river La Rhue, which flows at the bottom of our property. The river can be reached from the garden by a natural, adventurous staircase, reserved for our guests. With a bit of luck you will see mice, squirrels and ermines playing in our garden and you might even see a fox or roebuck.
If desired (optional), you can use our atmospheric, off-grid, wood-fired sauna with wellness deck, shower and 2 cold water baths and/or a relaxation massage/hotstone massage in your own cottage. We also provide inspiring and challenging workshops, which you can participate in (optional).
The village and the gite are surrounded by natural beauty. Every season has its own charm here. The hilly character of the landscape, where fields alternate with pieces of forest, is charming. The long-distance hiking trails GR4 and GR30 meet in Egliseneuve and numerous short and long-distance hiking and cycling routes (race, tour and mountain bike) depart from here. Moreover, there is plenty of cross-country skiing and skiing in the immediate vicinity. In short, an excellent environment for alternating sporting activities with total relaxation!
Climate
Because Egliseneuve is located at an altitude of almost 1000 m, it is very snow-sure in winter and the temperatures remain very pleasant in summer (not stuffy and no mosquitoes!).
Are you ready for peace and nature? To find yourself and catch your breath? In a nice place? Then be welcome in one of our 3 comfortable, cosily decorated gîtes in a beautiful, central location in Auvergne, France. If you love hilly mountain landscapes, forests, meadows, rivers, waterfalls, volcanoes and lakes, this is a blissful holiday destination! And there's more. If you like, during your holidays with us, you can engage in low-threshold (sauna, relaxation massage) or more intensive (workshops, yoga, meditation, breathwork) activities to consciously work on your own vitality and sense of well-being. Be welcome. Relax & Enjoy !
- Rural
- Mountainous
- Hilly
- Meadows and woodland
- In or near a village
Reviews
Judith from Champs,
EEN AUTHENTIEKE SAUNABELEVING
Ik had het voorrecht om een middagje proef te draaien in de houtgestookte sauna bij Maison van Stijn (Égliseneuve-d'Entraique).
De afgelopen maanden zijn ze namelijk druk bezig geweest om een inspirerende buiten ruimte te creëren, een wellnessdeck met daarbij een houtgestookte sauna.Zodra je de prachtige sauna instapt ervaar je een oase van rust.
De houtgestookte kachel geeft natuurlijke warmte af en deze hoge stralingswarmte voelt prettig aan. Dit is echt een authentieke saunabeleving.Hans Maarten from HEILOO,
Wij verbleven een week lang in de Gîte du bois II, Allereerst zijn Gerti en Ellen uitstekende gastvrouwen, daarnaast is de gîte fraai ingericht en van alle gemakken voorzien, de twee terrasjes maken het mogelijk om in de zon te ontbijten en later op de dag ook van de zon te kunnen genieten. De ligging is fraai, wij kozen voor deze plek omdat ook de hond welkom was. De omgeving was geweldig , de vele wandeltochten met beekjes en kratermeertjes waren fantastisch voor ons en onze hond. Vanuit de gîte hebben we heel wat uitstapjes kunnen maken. Met name hondenbezitters kunnen we deze plek aanraden!
Description and distance from ski station
Area: Le Massif du Sancy
distance: 8 - 15 kms near skiing
The Massif du Sancy is the 3rd winter sports area of France! It is snow certain, friendly, affordable, with something for everyone and without traffic jams to reach. The slopes of Super Besse (south so sunny side of the Massif!) are a fifteen minute drive from the gites of Maison van Stijn (free parking at the bottom of the slopes). The area is ideal for families and relaxed skiers. Together with the Le Mont Dore side, the area has about 60 slopes (green to black). There are also many cross-country and snowshoeing opportunities, you can attend sled dog rides, etc.
Restaurants, food & wine
Auvergne is known for its 5 own AOC approved cheeses: the St. Nectaire, Cantal, Salers, Bleu d'Auvergne and Fourme d'Ambert. The St. Nectaire is produced on the farms of Egliseneuve. On Wednesday mornings you can buy these and many other delicious cheeses at the market in Egliseneuve, as well as various charcuterie including the famous Auvergne chaussisons, various types of honey and other fresh products straight from the land. The very pleasant, more touristy, market on Monday mornings in Besse is also highly recommended during the summer season!
Activities
The area has something for everyone.
Sports: Hiking, cycling (race/tour/mountain bike), swimming, horse riding
If you like hiking or cycling (race/tour/mountain bike), you will find what you are looking for. You can start right from the cottage! Exclusively for our guests, we have a large number of walks available as GPX files for smartphone or hiking GPS, so you never have to get lost again. A booklet with hiking and mountain bike routes is available in the gite. Besides hiking and cycling, various other indoor and outdoor sports can be practised (swimming in one of the beautiful lakes, horse riding, sailing, tobogganing, etc.) and do you consider driving a sport as well? In our area, you can still tour unhindered! Driving as it is meant to be driven!
Winter sports: skiing, cross-country skiing, racket hiking
Maison van Stijn is only fifteen minutes' drive from the ski slopes of Super Besse. A snow-assured, friendly and very affordable winter sports area with something for everyone! Ideal for families and relaxed winter sports enthusiasts! And of course your dog can come along too!
Nature: Beautifully diverse nature area with old volcanoes
If you are looking for peace, space and natural beauty, you will find it here. If you have an eye for it and patience, you will certainly come face to face with various animal species and special plant species.
Art & Culture: There are many authentic villages, towns and nice markets to visit such as Besse, Salers, Le Mont Dore, La Bourboule etc. but also big cities such as Clermont Ferrand and Issoire. Many Romanesque churches and castles.
Consciously come to yourself and catch your breath at Maison van Stijn!
- Skiing
- Bicycle
- Near hiking trails
- Near ATB trails
- Near riding
- Fishing
- Water sports
- Yoga
- Other courses
- Cross-country skiing
Further remarks
Before making your choice, would you also like to take a look at our other gites? Then click on "You are a guest at Maison van Stijn" at the top of the page.
We would be delighted to welcome you to this beautiful place in the middle of the Auvergne and would be delighted to welcome you!
Additional price info and offers
Weekly rate 4 pers. Price incl. linen, Wifi, water, final cleaning, 200 KwH electricity p.w., tourist tax, 2 dogs. Deposit € 250,-
In high season we rent from saturday till saturday (when in doubt, please contact us)
Price includes
Cleaning fee, Bed linen
Price exclusive
- Safety deposit € 250.00
- Price towels per person (optional) € 8.50