An enchanted interlude in the heart of the Ardèche Verte, the "Gîte de Chaude Oreille" - an elegantly renovated former barn with all modern comforts - is an invitation to get away from it all and recharge your batteries in the heart of nature.
The swimming pool with its suspended terrace - overlooking a magnificent view - allows guests to relax immersed in nature...
Just 10 minutes from the Rochepaule bathing site and situated on the Saint-Régis way, this old farmhouse bears the name given to it by its exceptional exposure and micro-climate: "Chaude Oreille". Down below, the charming Val d'Or brook crosses the GR footpath for a delightful and refreshing stop-off for hikers, or if you're feeling adventurous, the ascent or descent of the stream is full of surprises!
Separate from the main farmhouse, the gîte is designed to offer its guests space, light, beauty and comfort.
From the moment you enter, you'll love the bright 41 sq. metre living/dining/kitchen area with cathedral ceilings, the 2 spacious, refined bedrooms and the outdoor terrace lounge.
GITE AREA: 105 sq. m.
LEVEL 1 (86 sq. m)
The comfort of underfloor heating
- living/dining room/kitchen (41 sq. m.):
- spacious living/dining room with large bay window, wood-burning stove, 3 sofas (including 1 convertible 140x190), television with DVD player, wifi, board games
- dining area with table and 6 chairs
- modern, functional kitchen with all appliances and plenty of crockery (central island 310x 125cm): bar seats, fridge, dishwasher, induction hob, oven, microwave oven, toaster, electric coffee maker, electric kettle, mixer, juice extractor, electric rice cooker...
- the "HUÊ" bedroom (13.5 sq. m.) with its warm Indochine decoration and queen-size bed (160 x 200 cm)
- the adjoining Nordic-style bathroom (6 sq. m.) with walk-in shower and wall-hung toilet
- Laundry room/wardrobe/storage (4 sq. m.): washbasin, washing machine, ironing board, iron, hoover, cleaning equipment, etc.
MEZZANINE (with roof windows)
- the "DALAT" bedroom (16 sq. m. floor area) with an ethnic cabin atmosphere: double bed (160x200) + single bed (90x190) under the roof, separated by a curtain
- the Petit Salon (11 sq. m. floor space): a relaxation/reading area with a small sofa bed for one person (teleworking area with desk available on request).
OUTSIDE
- Suspended wooden terrace (14 sq.m.) with magnificent mountain views: parasol, lounge with semi-low table and 6 armchairs, deckchairs
- Barbecue area on lawn terrace (below)
- Clothes line
Covered PARKING with direct access to the gîte.
SHARED BONUS
Ground floor (under the gîte with direct access to the gîte) :
- 47 sq. m. CINEMA ROOM with large screen (3.5 m x 2 m) and 12 authentic cinema chairs (dedicated adjoining toilets).
In the old farm building, below the farmhouse:
- Games room (table tennis, parlour for board games, etc.)
Wood-fired bread oven next to the terrace:
- Possibility of organising a pizza evening for you
Organic vegetable garden (permaculture):
- Depending on what's in season, we'll be happy to offer you home-grown vegetables and herbs for your cooking.
ENVIRONMENT
The Chaude Oreille property - 22 hectares of woodland and moorland - is at the crossroads of 3 municipalities (Rochepaule - Lalouvesc - Lafarre).
The beech woods above the gîte are home to mushroom patches (ceps, girolles...) when rainfall conditions allow from May-June, and of course in autumn.
GOURMET and WELL-BEING PLACES
We are lucky to have a starred chef as well as a natural spa 30 minutes from the gîte:
- MARCON Restaurant - 3 Michelin Stars (Maisons Marcon in Saint-Bonnet le Froid)*
- Bistrot LA COULEMELLE - BIB Gourmand (Maisons Marcon)*
- Cooking School (Maisons Marcon)
- Nature and Health SPA Les Sources du Haut Plateau (Maisons Marcon)
* Reservation recommended (3 to 6 months in advance) on site: https://www.lesmaisonsmarcon.fr/
ACTIVITIES nearby (non-exhaustive)
• Hiking
• Rental of mountain bikes and electric road bikes (Lalouvesc 15 mins)
• Horse riding (Lalouvesc 15 minutes away)
• Rochepaule All-Terrain Centre: Trial - Quad - 4X4 (hire or courses)
• Swimming: rivers, bodies of water (Rochepaule 10 minutes away, Labatie-d’Andaure 15 minutes away, Désaignes 20 minutes away, etc.)
• Leisure and nautical and sporting activities center at Lac de Devesset (25 minutes): supervised swimming, fishing, sailing rental, rowing, kayaking, pedal boats, mountain biking, mini-golf, tennis, etc.
• Trout fishing with picnic area (Labatie-d’Andaure 15 minutes away)
Here, everything is calm, safe, beautiful, time suspended... a feeling of well-being in a haven of peace where birdsong adds to the enchantment...
TO DISCOVER
- VIDEO for a glimpse of our beautiful country:
http://www.youtube.com/embed/uha-bMcVo8A
- l'Ardèche Verte: https://www.ardeche.com/ardeche/ardeche-verte.php
RATES (bed linen, bath and pool towels provided)
- in Low Season (January-February-March-April-October-November-December): €180 per night
- Mid Season (May-June-September): €200 per night
- High Season (July-August): weekly rental : €1 309 per week (discount 15% included)
- DISCOUNT for 7 nights or more: 15%
- SECURITY DEPOSIT: €500
CLEANING COSTS
- Rental of 2 to 4 nights: 0 € to 60 € charged according to the inventory of fixtures on departure
- Rental of 5 nights or more: €60 charged
