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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.
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
2 People: £75.00 per night
Supplementary tariffs
Price
Infant: Free per infant. (under 2 years old) - Infants must sleep in a baby cot.
Extra child's bed: £13.00 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
1 Person: £54.00 per night
2 People: £67.00 per night
3 people: £88.00 per night
Supplementary tariffs
Price
Infant: Free per infant. (under 2 years old) - Infants must sleep in a baby cot.
Extra child's bed: £13.00 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 camelia
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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
2 People: £75.00 per night
3 people: £97.00 per night
Supplementary tariffs
Price
Infant: Free per infant. (under 2 years old) - Infants must sleep in a baby cot.
Extra child's bed: £13.00 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.

French Public holidays
Assumption Sunday the 15th Aug 2010
All Saints' Day Monday the 1st Nov 2010
Remembrance Day Thursday the 11th Nov 2010
Christmas Day Saturday the 25th Dec 2010
New Year's Day Saturday the 1st Jan 2011
Easter Sunday Sunday the 24th Apr 2011
Easter Monday Monday the 25th Apr 2011
Labour Day Sunday the 1st May 2011
1945 Victory Day Sunday the 8th May 2011
Ascension Thursday the 2nd Jun 2011
Whit Sunday Sunday the 12th Jun 2011
Whit Monday Monday the 13th Jun 2011
Bastille Day Thursday the 14th Jul 2011

French School holidays for this accommodation
Summer Friday the 2nd Jul 2010 - Wednesday the 1st Sep 2010
All Saints' Day Saturday the 23rd Oct 2010 - Wednesday the 3rd Nov 2010
Christmas Day Saturday the 18th Dec 2010 - Sunday the 2nd Jan 2011
Winter Saturday the 26th Feb 2011 - Sunday the 13th Mar 2011
Spring Saturday the 23rd Apr 2011 - Sunday the 8th May 2011
Summer Saturday the 2nd Jul 2011 - Sunday the 4th Sep 2011
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 2008

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, 2008

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, 2009

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, 2009