Loft à la campagne
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The stylish and atmospheric loft has been realised in an old, authentic barn and offers all the
comfort for a wonderful, relaxing holiday. From the village you have fantastic views in all directions, the sunset over the volcanoes is spectacular.
In the garden is the entrance to the loft, the old, large stable doors have been replaced by glass in steel.
You step into the spacious kitchen with a large dining table. The kitchen is modern and equipped
all the necessities: large fridge, 4-burner gas hob, professional oven, separate
microwave, dishwasher, good pans, coffee machine, soda stream, hand blender, mixer and a
ample amount of crockery, glassware, cutlery and kitchen utensils. Behind this room is a
bedroom with a 160x220 bed and a wardrobe, a toilet and a bathroom with two
washbasins and a walk-in shower.
On the first floor (split level) is the sitting room including a sofa, two armchairs and a
TV screen. On the next floor is the second bedroom with two box-spring beds of
90x220, a wardrobe and an armchair.
A cot can be placed in one of the bedrooms if required.
The kitchen, toilet and bathroom have underfloor heating. In addition, all rooms have
electric radiators and there is a large wood-burning stove in the kitchen.
Free Wi-Fi is available and a chromecast is connected to the TV screen.
In the walled garden, there is a dining table with chairs and some lazy chairs. A
bbq is in the small adjoining shed. In the utility room you will find, among other things, the washing machine and dryer.
As we have our own water treatment plant, we ask you to use the
available biodegradable cleaning, washing and dishwashing products and toilet paper.
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Facilities
- Independent
- No smoking
- Local contact
- Dishwasher
- Washing machine
- Tumble dryer
- Iron
- Fenced garden
- Pets welcome
- Cot
- High chair
- TV
- Internet
- Hair dryer
Surroundings
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Riol
63580 Saint Martin d'Ollières
- Rural
- Mountainous
- Hilly
- Meadows and woodland
- In or near a village
Reviews
Stephanie from Zwevegem,
We werden heel goed ontvangen door Annet. Ze gaf ons reeds op voorhand tips welke weg te nemen en waar te winkelen. Ter plaatse stond een drankje koel. Het tuintje werd speciaal afgesloten voor onze hond. Alles wat we ook konden nodig hebben was voorhanden en heel proper. Ook met Marcel een heel gezellige babbel gehad over 'the way of life' in de Auvergne.
We waren vooral onder de indruk van transformatie van schuur tot loft. Heel mooi gedaan. Het voelde heel ruim en toch vond ieder van ons zijn plekje.
Het was even schrikken van de kronkelwegen naar de top maar dat wende snel.
In de omgeving is er veel te doen. Wij bezochten Auzon, Puy en Velay, Lavadieu, La vallée des Saints, Issoire, Blesle, Brioude, Usson, Montpeyroux, Puy de Dome en Puy de Paridou.Anne from Parijs,
Met ons vieren hebben we een heerlijke week gehad in de loft van Annet, onze zeer aardige gastvrouw. Het vakantiehuis is niet alleen conform de foto’s maar zelfs meer dan dat; de keuken is zeer goed uitgerust, de bedden zijn heel groot (180 breed!) en comfortabel, de ruimte in de loft is aangenaam en licht (daglicht van twee kanten). We werden wakker met het gekwetter van huismussen en zwaluwen en bleven ‘s avonds op om de vallende sterren te zien. Het dorpje is heel rustig en is omringd door prachtige bossen en velden waar we heerlijk gewandeld hebben. De mooie, kleine tuin is een heerlijk plekje waar we elke dag hebben geborreld en gegeten. Er is zelfs een perfect plek op een een steenworp om jeu de boule te spelen (ballen zijn aanwezig). Wij raden dit bijzondere plekje van harte aan!
Alexandre Bovoillet from Parijs,
De loft van Annet en de omgeving zijn fantastisch! We zijn zeer gastvrij ontvangen door Annet die heel aardig en behulpzaam is. Op haar aanraden hebben we gegeten in Auberge de Chassignolles, een culinair hoogtepunt op 10 minuten rijden. We komen met heel veel plezier terug! S&A
Restaurants, food & wine
The already mentioned 5 famous cheeses are not to be missed, many different goat cheeses are also produced. You will also find high-quality organic produce such as vegetables, meat, sausages, cheese, bread and honey at the markets. Due to climate change, the wine industry in Auvergne is booming. In addition to traditional wines, many good-quality natural wines are now available. For both, we are happy to give you addresses and phone numbers of winemakers where you can taste.
Activities
The immediate surroundings lend themselves perfectly to cycling tours, both on and off road. Also
hiking can be done right from the house. Whether you make long or short trips, you will be amazed
of the impressive landscape, the spectacular views and the overwhelming
silence.
You can swim in a swimming lake 15 minutes away. The large river Allier
you can swim. At the swimming lake a trail has been laid out between the
treetops and you can zip across the lake on a zip line. In the river Allier you can
you can canoe or kayak. There too you will be surprised by the peace and quiet and by the exciting
rapids.
With a fishing licence from the municipality, you can fish in the fish-rich rivers.
The loft is in a tiny hamlet at the end of a dead-end road. It is a
15 minutes uphill from the valley. Just before you start the climb, you pass through Auzon,
one of the most beautiful medieval fortified towns in the south of France with no tourist fuss. If you drive up from the loft for another 10 minutes, you'll come to Chassignolles, a very small village with a beautiful church and the famous and popular Auberge de Chassignolles where you can eat delicious food (the
organic vegetables come from their own kitchen garden) and fine natural wines. The
region is known for its many castles, Romanesque churches and the 5 cheeses: Cantal, Salers,
Fourme d'Ambert, Saint Nectaire and Bleu d'Auvergne. You can buy these cheeses directly from the
producers (farmers) who stand at the weekly markets (including in Brioude, Langeac, Issoire and Ambert). In Brioude (half an hour
drive) is an impressive basilica with, among other things, beautiful frescoes and a very original
floor. Some of the stained-glass windows have been replaced by new ones by the
artist Kim En-Joong.
In Brioude you will also find the museum of modern art Le Doyenné with an annually
changing exhibition (Miró, Picasso, Chagall, ...). Other towns worth recommending are Blesle, Lavaudieu, Le Puy en Velay, La Chaise Dieu, Lavoute Chilhac.
Of course, there are weekly flea and antique markets, street and music festivals and village festivals.
This part of Auvergne has long, hot summers that start early and turn into a
sunny autumn with beautiful colours. Compared to the Netherlands, it rains very
little. As the loft is at an altitude of 700 metres, most nights are pleasantly cool.
- Bicycle
- Near hiking trails
- Near ATB trails
- Near theme park
- Fishing
- Cross-country skiing
Additional price info and offers
Heating costs are not included
Price includes
Cleaning fee, Towels, Bed linen
Price exclusive
- Safety deposit € 200.00