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Reference Number: 391

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This beautifully renovated, British-owned bed and breakfast accommodation is located just one hour east of Clermont-Ferrand airport in the heart of the largest regional park in Europe, the Livradois-Forez, in the Auvergne region of France, a land of mountains, forests and rivers brimming with unspoilt villages, medieval towns and breathtaking scenery. The area is also known for its challenging fishing and is perfect for strolling, hiking, and mountain biking

Here, you will find the very highest standard of accommodation, fine wine and dining. The guest house is set in four acres of beautifully landscaped gardens and woodland and is the perfect place to relax. Stay and discover a wealth of chateaux, museums, local markets and ancient crafts.

Small dogs are welcome by prior arrangement. The house is a no-smoking establishment. There is ample private parking available. Guests also have use of the open plan lounge and dining area. Free WiFi internet access is available at this accommodation.

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Evening Meal Availability
Evening meals are available every day.
About the meals
Evening meals are €30 per person and the price includes an aperitif, a starter, main course and cheese course followed by dessert and coffee plus a bottle of house wine per couple. Vegetarian options are available by prior arrangement. Packed lunches are also available upon prior request for €15 per person and must be booked by 10 am the day before.
Evening meal costs are payable directly to the accommodation. Meals are only available by prior reservation.
Credit card payments are not accepted by this accommodation for meals.
Latest arrival if you wish to have a meal is 19:00.

Times indicated are local French times.

Check In Times
Check in is between 17:00 and 19:00, though this accommodation is sometimes able to accept earlier arrivals, including luggage deposit, or later arrivals by prior arrangement.

Times indicated are local French times.
Seasonal Dates
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Full Weekend
Booking Applies
Standard Price All Other Dates na na No No
High Season High season 01 Jul 2012 31 Aug 2012 No No
CLOSED NOT AVAILABLE 09 Jun 2012 16 Jun 2012

Special Offer Discounts
  • Stay for 2 nights and get the 3rd night for half price (excludes evening meal costs).
        (Applies from 01 Nov 2011 to 31 Dec 2013).
  • Stay for 4 nights and get the 5th night for free (excludes evening meal costs).
        (Applies all year).

  • Please note: Only one of the above 2 discounts can apply per booking.

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Room Possibility 1
La chambre gardenia
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This is a wonderfully romantic bedroom with a Victorian four poster bed dressed in luxurious bedding. There is also an ornate French single bed for a third guest if required. There are three large double windows allowing the sunshine to fill the room. Throw them open and you can relax in the comfortable sitting area and listen to the bird song or the gentle cascade of our natural water source. The elegance of this room continues into the spacious en-suite with a large shower and luxury fittings.
Room tariffs (prices are for the room and not per person and include breakfast)
Std Price High Season
2 People: £63.00 per night £66.00 per night
Supplementary tariffs
Price
Infant: Free per infant. (under 2 years old) - Infants must sleep in a baby cot.
Extra child's bed: £13.50 per night per extra child. (space for 1 extra child) *
Cot Hire: £4.50 per night per baby cot. (space for 1 baby cot) **

* Extra children's beds are for use by children (2 years to 13 years old) when all other beds are taken. These will generally be a 'z-bed', a fold-away bed or a bed-settee.

** There is 1 baby cot available for hire at this accommodation.

Room Possibility 2
La chambre rose
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Original exposed beams and stone walls add to the charm and character of this beautifully restored bedroom. A comfortable sitting area offers you the chance to relax in romantic surroundings. The room has both a double bed and a single bed. Both are dressed in Egyptian cotton bed linen with pretty quilted throws. The truly romantic feel of this room continues into a large elegant en-suite with bath and luxury fittings.
Room tariffs (prices are for the room and not per person and include breakfast)
Std Price High Season
1 Person: £50.00 per night £54.00 per night
2 People: £63.00 per night £66.00 per night
3 people: £82.00 per night £86.00 per night
Supplementary tariffs
Price
Infant: Free per infant. (under 2 years old) - Infants must sleep in a baby cot.
Extra child's bed: £13.50 per night per extra child. (space for 1 extra child) *
Cot Hire: £4.50 per night per baby cot. (space for 1 baby cot) **

* Extra children's beds are for use by children (2 years to 13 years old) when all other beds are taken. These will generally be a 'z-bed', a fold-away bed or a bed-settee.

** There is 1 baby cot available for hire at this accommodation.

Room Possibility 3
La chambre camellia
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Individually decorated, this charming bedroom is full of character with exposed beams and stone walls. There is a large king size ornate bed and antique wooden single bed, both are dressed with Egyptian cotton bed linen and delicately embroidered quilted throws. This spacious room also has a comfortable sitting area where you can relax or read your favourite book. The comfort of this beautiful room continues into the large bright en-suite with shower and luxury fittings.
Room tariffs (prices are for the room and not per person and include breakfast)
Std Price High Season
2 People: £63.00 per night £66.00 per night
3 people: £82.00 per night £86.00 per night
Supplementary tariffs
Price
Infant: Free per infant. (under 2 years old) - Infants must sleep in a baby cot.
Extra child's bed: £13.50 per night per extra child. (space for 1 extra child) *
Cot Hire: £4.50 per night per baby cot. (space for 1 baby cot) **

* Extra children's beds are for use by children (2 years to 13 years old) when all other beds are taken. These will generally be a 'z-bed', a fold-away bed or a bed-settee.

** There is 1 baby cot available for hire at this accommodation.

Room Possibility 4
La chambre lilas
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This beautiful large 45m2 room has a king size bed and a single bed and there is room for two single temporary beds, suitable for children. The room has a large en suite bathroom with a roll top bath and WC
Room tariffs (prices are for the room and not per person and include breakfast)
Std Price High Season
2 People: £63.00 per night £66.00 per night
3 people: £82.00 per night £86.00 per night
Supplementary tariffs
Price
Infant: Free per infant. (under 2 years old) - Infants must sleep in a baby cot.
Extra child's bed: £13.50 per night per extra child. (space for 2 extra children) *
Cot Hire: £4.50 per night per baby cot. (space for 1 baby cot) **

* Extra children's beds are for use by children (2 years to 13 years old) when all other beds are taken. These will generally be a 'z-bed', a fold-away bed or a bed-settee.

** There is 1 baby cot available for hire at this accommodation.

French Public holidays
Easter Sunday Sunday the 8th Apr 2012
Easter Monday Monday the 9th Apr 2012
Labour Day Tuesday the 1st May 2012
1945 Victory Day Tuesday the 8th May 2012
Ascension Thursday the 17th May 2012
Whit Sunday Sunday the 27th May 2012
Whit Monday Monday the 28th May 2012
Bastille Day Saturday the 14th Jul 2012
Assumption Wednesday the 15th Aug 2012
All Saints' Day Thursday the 1st Nov 2012
Remembrance Day Sunday the 11th Nov 2012
Christmas Day Tuesday the 25th Dec 2012
New Year's Day Tuesday the 1st Jan 2013

French School holidays for this accommodation
Winter Saturday the 11th Feb 2012 - Sunday the 26th Feb 2012
Spring Saturday the 7th Apr 2012 - Sunday the 22nd Apr 2012
Summer Thursday the 5th Jul 2012 - Monday the 3rd Sep 2012
All Saints' Day Saturday the 27th Oct 2012 - Wednesday the 7th Nov 2012
Christmas Day Saturday the 22nd Dec 2012 - Sunday the 6th Jan 2013
These are the French School holidays for the Puy-de-Dôme(63) department.
The Puy-de-Dôme department falls into French School Holiday Zone A, which also includes Ain, Allier, Ardèche, Ariège, Aude, Aveyron, Calvados, Cantal, Côtes-d'Armor, Drôme, Finistère, Gard, Haute-Garonne, Gers, Hérault, Ille-et-Vilaine, Isère, Loire, Haute-Loire, Loire-Atlantique, Lot, Lozère, Maine-et-Loire, Manche, Mayenne, Meurthe-et-Moselle, Meuse, Morbihan, Moselle, Orne, Hautes-Pyrénées, Pyrénées-Orientales, Rhône, Sarthe, Savoie, Haute-Savoie, Tarn, Tarn-et-Garonne, Vendée, Vosges.

English Spoken: yes
Animals welcome: Dog friendly accommodation, dogs welcome
Nearest International Airports: (distance as the crow flies)
Clermont-Ferrand Airport (Auvergne) (50km), Saint Etienne Airport (Bouthéon) (60km), Valence Airport (Chabeuil) (123km), Nevers Airport (Fourchambault) (156km), Grenoble Airport (167km), Rodez Airport (Marcillac) (168km), Chambéry Airport (Aix-les-Bains) (175km), Grenoble Airport (Le Versoud) (178km), Bourges Airport (190km), Limoges Airport (191km), Annecy Airport (Haute Savoie) (192km), Nîmes Airport (Arles-Camargues) (206km), Avignon Airport (206km), Dijon Airport (Bourgogne) (215km), Montpellier Airport (Méditerranée) (225km),
Previous visitor comments
This accommodation in the Auvergne is probably the BEST B&B we've ever stopped in. The accomodation is superb, the views spectacular, the food wonderful and the hosts charming -the Callows

We had a wonderful stay with Jacqueline and Craig at their bed and breakfast accommodation in the Auvergne. The accommodation was beautifully presented, clean and charming. The food, both evening and morning, was excellent too. Highly recommend this establishment to all others - the Talbots

Fantastic B&B accommodation in the Auvergne. Very comfortable bedrooms with every facility . Jacqueline & Craig are excellent hosts . In fact, Jacqueline prepared for us the best meal we had on this particular trip to France . We certainly would recommend to anyone & hope to visit again one day. Many thanks. - the Edworthys

Just wanted to let you know that Jackie and Craig are wonderful people who do a great job with their guests. Thoroughly enjoyed our stay there - The Dennises

Just a note to say that our stay at the bed & breakfast accommodation en route down to Spain a couple of weeks ago was excellent. Wonderful accommodation and charming hosts with great food. Can thoroughly recommend this stopover and your clear and easy to use site - The Blewetts

This was the best ever B&B we have ever stayed in. We received a very warm welcome from Jacqui & Craig who were really friendly nothing was to much trouble for them. The room was clean and charming as was the rest of the house. We had a wonderful breakfast and evening meal cooked to perfection by Jacqui. Excellent! what more can we say we hope to return. Many thanks - The Parks

Delightful spot. Extremely welcoming. Worth a longer stay. - The Bawdens