A chalet nestled in the forest, in Puy de Dôme, in the heart of the Auvergne Volcanoes Regional Park. In winter, cross-country skiing, snowshoeing and downhill skiing on the program. In summer, hikes galore on the ridges of dormant volcanoes or swimming and canoeing on lakes with crystal clear waters. A bucolic cocoon ideal for disconnecting and recharging your batteries. We can even see deer come to say hello from the panoramic window of the living room! Perfect for a romantic getaway!
Our prices include all fees. No hidden fees.
Property manager
ROCHE
Languages
English, French, Spanish
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Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property
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Cash transactions at this property cannot exceed EUR 1000, due to national regulations; for further details, please contact the property using the information in the booking confirmation
A car is required for transport to and from this property
About the area
Aydat
Located in Aydat, this chalet is in a rural area and on a lake. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Chaudefour Valley Nature Reserve and Fontaines Petrifiantes de Saint-Nectaire, while Gergovia Museum and Maison de la Culture are cultural highlights. Looking to enjoy an event or a game while in town? See what's happening at Vulcania or Charade Circuit. Fishing and swimming offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with mountain biking and hiking/biking trails nearby.
Clermont-Ferrand Cathedral - 23 min drive - 19.7 km
Vulcania - 24 min drive - 23.8 km
Getting around
Clermont-Ferrand Les Martes-de-Veyre Station - 20 min drive
Clermont-Ferrand (CFE-Clermont-Ferrand - Auvergne Intl.) - 30 min drive
Restaurants
Les Gourmands Disent - 11 min drive
Le Bistrot D'ici - 9 min drive
La Cocotte Bleue - 3 min drive
L'Art-tisan - 11 min drive
Les Jardins de Saulzet - 11 min drive
Frequently asked questions
Is Welcome to L'Esprit du Bois pet-friendly?
No, pets are not allowed at this property.
What time is check-in at Welcome to L'Esprit du Bois?
Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.
What time is check-out at Welcome to L'Esprit du Bois?
Checkout is at 11:00 AM.
Where is Welcome to L'Esprit du Bois located?
Situated on a lake, this chalet is within 9 miles (15 km) of Fontaines Petrifiantes de Saint-Nectaire, Charade Circuit and Arténium. Saint-Nectaire Church and Lac de Servieres are also within 12 miles (20 km).
Reviews
8.8
Excellent
Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
Communication was not generally initiated by the host. We had to request information.The photos give the impression that the property is in a woodland glade. To be fair it is. However the front verandah and main outdoor seating area is just a few feet from another chalet which is undergoing renovation and expansion which isn't shown on the photos, So if you sit out on the deck all you see in front of you is black plastic sheets covering the back of the neighbouring property. This is a shame as the area is lovely and the interior of the property is comfortable and as described on the web page.
Peter W.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025
6/10 Okay
Veronique P.
11 Jul 2025
Liked: Location
Disliked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication
Logement mignon mais manque d'entretien
Logement mignon avec belle décoration mais manque d'entretien exterieur / interieur.Prix trop élevé pour la prestation.
Chalet propre et confortable.
Geste d'accueil toujours appréciable.
Samuel notre hôte très agréable et de très bon conseils pour les activités et restaurations.
Nous recommandons fortement ce gîte.
Le chalet correspond tout à fait à la description. En pleine verdure, proche des lacs et très confortable.
Propriétaire très accueillant tout en étant discret.
Marie-Claude D.
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2021
10/10 Excellent
aurelie j.
16 Jan 2019
Cocooning paisible chaleureux
Tout est fait pour qu'on se sente bien et que l'on passe un très agréable séjour
C'est l'endroit idéal se retrouver quelques jours et profiter de la nature et de ceux qu'on aime
aurelie j.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2019
8/10 Good
Bernd H.
26 Sept 2018
Es war sehr angenehm dort zu sein!
Wir hatten einen wundervollen Aufenthalt und eine sehr angenehme Zeit voller Ruhe. Wir würden jeder Zeit wieder kommen.
Bernd H.
10/10 Excellent
Robert T.
3 Aug 2018
Ressourçant
Très bon séjour chez Samuel. L' endroit respire le calme et la quiétude. Le chalet est vraiment sympa, propre, accueillant, avec tout le confort souhaité... on a été comblé.
Merci à Samuel pour sa confiance, sa discrétion et sa sympathie.
(en revanche : la caution a été un peu plus longue que prévu à être restituée... alors Abritel !!!...mais arrivée quand même.)