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CHARMING HOUSE WITH SUPERB SWIMMING POOL NEAR THE GRAND COLOMBIER.

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A pool surrounded by lavender plants and a vineyard in the background.
A hot tub with a view of a green field and mountains in the background.
A living room with a fireplace, blue sofa, and a chandelier.
A bedroom with a large bed, two pillows, a wooden headboard, a nightstand, and a window with curtains.
A wooden staircase with a hat hanging on the banister, a tiled floor, and a door with a light fixture above it.

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Highlights

  • Dive into relaxation
    Unwind in the top-rated pool, your perfect spot for relaxation.
  • Arcade/game room
    A rare find - fun for all ages with on-site arcade and game room.
Sleeps 8•4 bedrooms•4 beds

Popular amenities

  • Private pool
  • Hot tub on site
  • Garage parking available
  • Pet-friendly
  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine

Explore the area

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Belmont-Luthézieu, Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes
  • Place, Cerveyrieu waterfall
    ‪19 min walk‬
  • Place, Lake Bourget
    ‪39 min drive‬
  • Place, Walibi Rhône-Alpes
    ‪59 min drive‬
  • Airport, Lyon (LYS-Saint-Exupery)
    ‪114 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

4 bedrooms (sleeps 8)

Bedroom 1

1 Double Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Double Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Double Bed

Bedroom 4

4 Single Beds

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Bathroom 2

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 3

Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Outdoor play area
Garden
Dining area

About this property

CHARMING HOUSE WITH SUPERB SWIMMING POOL NEAR THE GRAND COLOMBIER.

The house built in 1903 is on the edge of a pretty hamlet and 2 kms from shops,with a big garden and lovely far reaching views. At the foot of the grand Colombier (Tour de France), 12 miles from the lac du Bourget, an hour from Geneva and Lyon;
Our second gîte is ideally situated for fans of sport ( road cycling, VTT, water-sports, walking, Fly fishing, horse riding...),nature and Wine tasting (There are grape vines at the bottom of the garden and wine producer 100 m away and about 10 others within a 6 miles radius).
Ideal for families with children of all ages and pet friendly, the gite is equipped with swings, table tennis, American billard table, private south facing swimming pool (10 X 5 meters), jacuzzi 7 places a "petanque" set balls and games.
The "Old school house" is a relaxing authentic French hide away in a beautiful undiscovered part of France.
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House Rules

Check in after 5:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 18
Check out before 10:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
Baby bed and hight chair available.
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

Pets allowed: limit 4 total
Smalls and mediums dogs
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
Any breakages must be replaced or paid for
We expect guests to respect neighbors and the French law , no disturbing noise after 22h
Tout objet casé ou endommagé durant le séjour doit être remplacé à l’identique ou remboursé. Merci pour votre compréhension.

Important information

You need to know

Property # 6938841
If you cancel your booking, you'll be subject to the host's cancellation policy. In accordance with UK consumer law, property booking services are not subject to the right of withdrawal.
This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession.
Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
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 indicated that there is no carbon monoxide detector on the property, but there are gas appliances; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room

About the area

Belmont-Luthezieu

Located in Valromey-sur-Séran, this holiday home is in a rural area and near the beach. Lèbe Observatory and Bugey-Valromey Museum are cultural highlights, and some of the area's attractions include Base de Loisirs O Lac ! and Prolynx Sports. Take in the nearby slopes with skiing, or try out other outdoor activities such as sledging.
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Belmont-Luthézieu, Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes

What's nearby

  • Cerveyrieu waterfall - 19 min walk - 1.6 km
  • Lake Bourget - 39 min drive - 23.7 km
  • Abbaye d'Hautecombe - 52 min drive - 31.1 km
  • Lac de Nantua - 58 min drive - 49.9 km
  • Walibi Rhône-Alpes - 59 min drive - 49.9 km

Getting around

  • Virieu-le-Grand Belley Station - 5 min drive
  • Chambery (CMF-Chambery - Savoie) - 55 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪La burbanche - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪Restaurant le Chevalier Beon - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Les Trois Chapeaux - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Boulangerie Patisserie Blondiau - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Le Séran Restaurant & Bar - ‬3 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Does CHARMING HOUSE WITH SUPERB SWIMMING POOL NEAR THE GRAND COLOMBIER. have a pool?

Yes, this property has a pool.

Is CHARMING HOUSE WITH SUPERB SWIMMING POOL NEAR THE GRAND COLOMBIER. pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows pets (limit 4 total). Some restrictions may apply, so please contact the property for more details.

How much is parking at CHARMING HOUSE WITH SUPERB SWIMMING POOL NEAR THE GRAND COLOMBIER.?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at CHARMING HOUSE WITH SUPERB SWIMMING POOL NEAR THE GRAND COLOMBIER.?

Check-in begins at 5:00 PM.

What time is check-out at CHARMING HOUSE WITH SUPERB SWIMMING POOL NEAR THE GRAND COLOMBIER.?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is CHARMING HOUSE WITH SUPERB SWIMMING POOL NEAR THE GRAND COLOMBIER. located?

This family-friendly Valromey-sur-Séran holiday home is located in the mountains, 0.9 mi (1.5 km) from Cerveyrieu waterfall, and within 9 mi (15 km) of Lèbe Observatory and Marais de Lavours National Nature Reserve. Bugey-Valromey Museum and Domaine Monin are also within 9 miles (15 km).

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 62 out of 68 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 5 out of 68 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 68 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 68 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 68 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Mårten B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Happy Days at the Old School House in Belmont-Luthezieu

A wonderful location, lovley house , Very friendly host couple , Our last day was a sad day ,We didn't want to leave everything because we liked it so much .We will come back and thank you for everything
Response from VrboOwner on 21 Mar 2020
Dear Marten and Britt Marie it was lovely having you to stay again, look after eacn other and your lovely dogs during the Finnish winter and we will be looking forward to your next visit Best wishes Sarah Claude and family.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Lorna B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Fantastic property with lovely pool and amazing views! We hadn't visited this part of France before, but we absolutely loved it and will definitely be back. The scenery was stunning...mountains, lakes. The property itself was lovely, super clean, and with everything you could need. Our teenager absolutely loved the hot tub and the pool table. Claude's wine was fabulous, so I'd definitely recommend a tasting session!Thank you to Sarah and Claude who were super hosts and gave us so many ideas of things to do. But really we could have just stayed by the pool all week looking at the view!!!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 13 Aug 2025
Thank you for this kind review, we hope to see you again in the Bugey ;-)
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Daniel K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Peaceful Summer Retreat

Such a lovely place to stay, absolutely amazing views and so close to Col du Grand Colombier. A 10 min drive to Culoz where you can get a cheap 1hr train journey to Geneva, or slightly longer to Lyon. Would recommend to anyone and also would stay again without hesitation! Just fix the oven!! Dan.
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 1 Sept 2022
Thank you Dan, yes the electricien will fix the Oven ;-)
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Julia R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great Holidays

Dear Sarah, we would all like to thank you for a fantastic holiday. We thoroughly enjoyed our stay at this wonderful location. We loved the house, the garden and the pool! If we decide to return to this region, this is definitely the home we want to come back to. Thanks for everything! Julia, Jörg, Bianca and Sascha
Stayed 8 nights in Sep 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 29 Sept 2021
Thank you Julia for your kind review
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

MARTIN S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Superb in Every Way

This Gite is spacious and well fitted out, in a beautiful, peaceful setting within easy train or car distance of Lyon, Geneva and regional towns that are well worth visiting - Chamonix and Annesee for example. Local village meets all shopping needs. Our hosts, Sarah and Claude were exceptionally welcoming and helpful. They and the Gite and location made it a 5 week trip to remember.
Stayed 33 nights in Sep 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 14 Oct 2023
Thank you so much Martin, you were the best guests ever !!!! Sorry for the mistake during the evaluation, you are 5 ++ stars so far
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Julie A.

Awesome home and hosts!

From the moment we arrived, greeted by Sarah, fresh flowers, sunny rooms, a lovely pool with vineyard vistas, a well-equipped kitchen, and charming bedrooms, we were in heaven!! We enjoyed a magical week with our boys and their wives, thanks to Sarah and Claude, who recommended favorite restaurants and places to see/things to do, all of which were wonderful. We especially loved The Belvedere restaurant overlooking Lac Bourget, wine tasting with the neighbor vintner Claude Collomb, and exploring the Grand Columbiere with unbelievable views of Mont Blanc. We hope to return some day!
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2018
Response from VrboOwner on 21 Mar 2020
Thank you so much! Was so nice to meeting you !! Hope to see you again! Claude
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Roland R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Fantastic once again

This was our second time staying at Sarah & Claude’s gites, the property was fantastic, everything that we could have wished for. The swimming pool is just lovely, with views of the mountains and right next to the local vineyard, we spent so many hours in and around the pool, we loved it so much we booked for next year. The Gite has a pool table, table tennis, trampoline and climbing frame so helped keep the kids entertained when not in the pool. There are many local lakes which quite and peaceful, if you into cycling you have so many miles of great roads to explore and can climb the Grand Colombier from 4 different routes, on a clear day the view from the Grand Colombier is spectacular, watching sunset with a 360 degree view is amazing, with Mont Blanc in the distance. There are so many things to keep you entertained whilst you stay, from local walks, parcore to canyoning depending how energetic you feel. Sarah & Claude are tremendous hosts and make sure that you have a lovely break. A trip to the local vineyard to sample the wines is well worth it, and allows you to stock up for your stay. As a family we totally recommend this area and the Gite.
Stayed 11 nights in Aug 2020
Verified review

2/10 Terrible

Nicole M.

Liked: Check-in, location
Disliked: Cleanliness, communication, listing accuracy

Sadly substandard

Positives: Location is beautiful. We enjoyed the pool. We appreciated that the owners replaced a broken dryer at short notice. We were warmly welcomed with complimentary Prosecco. Negatives: The house was very dirty. If we could upload our photos, you would see: -Mouldy shower which flooded as not properly fitted (not other guests putting soap down it as the owner stated) -Mouldy and stained outdoor cushions for outdoor -Dirty kitchen items with food crusted on them and a filthy coffee maker. We had to wash everything before use. -All kitchen surfaces were sticky and the oven unusable (an acrid smell filled the kitchen when on) -Dust, flies and cobwebs in most rooms -Stained bath (could not bathe our child) As we found more issues, we felt we had to raise them with the owner. They were so numerous that they could not be rectified during our stay and we had to leave. The owner, in recognising the problems, offered to refund us for the night we could not stay. This was two months ago and despite VRBO contacting the owner many times this has not been refunded. We can’t recommend this property without significant changes and an improvement in the owner’s confrontational communication. Though originally very helpful and agreeable, when we met with them in person, they were rude and stated that we should just have dealt with the issues, implying that we were looking for money. It is clear from the above, and from the fact that VRBO has compensated us, that this is not true.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Susie S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The house was perfect for a joint family holiday with kids! The pool and views from the garden were totally dreamy. We’ll be back!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Luisa M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Schönes Anwesen

Wir waren zum Familienurlaub dort. Der Garten ist wunderschön und komplett eingezäunt. Für Kinder und Hunde perfekt geeignet. Wunderschöne Aussicht auf die Berge. Die Vermieterin war immer erreichbar und sehr freundlich! Wirklich sehr zu empfehlen.
Stayed 6 nights in Apr 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

elisabeth m.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Vacances famille et amis

Endroit merveilleux,calme, propre,une vue époustouflante,des hôtes disponibles si besoin. Séjour vraiment très agréable ! C était super :)
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 20 May 2024
Thank you very much for this kind review, we hope to see you again in the Bugey.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

nathalie l.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Gîte fantastique!

Moments hors du temps loin de l'agitation de la ville. Le gîte de l'école est fantastique tant par sa situation que par son équipement. Les différentes vues sont un enchantement du matin au soir. La région offre beaucoup de possibilités de randonnées à pied ou à vélo. La piscine est un plus pour se rafraichir et se poser. Merci à Sarah et Claude pour leur accueil et disponibilité. Vivement l'été prochain pour les vacances!
Stayed 10 nights in Aug 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 1 Sept 2023
Merci beaucoup Nathalie :-)
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Silvia B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Großartig

Eine sehr schöne und außergewöhnliche Unterkunft mit großem Pool und Garten. Wir hatten eine sehr.schöne Zeit hier. Die Gegend ist traumhaft und es gibt sehr viel zu entdecken. Die Vermieter waren sehr freundlich und jederzeit erreichbar und hatten viele gute Tipps für uns. Wir haben uns hier sehr wohl gefühlt.
Stayed 14 nights in Jun 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 12 Jul 2023
Merci infiniment
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Marga S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Fantastisch

Een geweldig huis in een hele mooie omgeving. We werden vriendelijk ontvangen door Sarah en Claude en er stond iets lekkers voor ons klaar. Het huis is van alle gemakken voorzien. Mooie omgeving. Wij zijn o.a. naar de watervallen, lac du bourget en chanaz geweest. Terwijl de mannen gingen vissen genoten de vrouwen bij het zwembad. Een aanrader is zeker een wijnproeverij bij de buurman Claude.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 17 Jun 2023
Merci infinniment Marga, cela a été un réel plaisir de vous recevoir :-) Cordialement Les gites de Sarah et Claude
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Stephan S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Sehr schöner Aufenthalt

Sehr charmantes Haus mit naturnahem gepflegten Garten, schönem, sauberem Pool und für Hundehalter wichtig, vollständig eingezäunt. Die Besitzer sind äußerst freundlich und gut erreichbar, falls mal etwas fehlt. Uns gefällt es sehr, klare Empfehlung!
Stayed 7 nights in May 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

anja b.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy

Einfach zum Wohlfühlen

Alles was wir brauchten, haben wir bei Sarah und Claude bekommen! Vielen Dank für diese unvergessliche Zeit.
Stayed 6 nights in Dec 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 8 Jan 2023
THANK YOU VERY MUCH! HOPE TO SEE YOU AGAIN
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Gaynor A.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

The real France

This area is just stunning and the hosts are a fabulous and responsive source for all enquiries. The house feels like a true experience of rural France and the pool area is the cherry on top - wouldnt hesitate to return.
Stayed 13 nights in Jul 2022
Verified review

8/10 Good

Dick v.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Mooie vakantiewoning voor een fietsvakantie

Prima vakantiewoning met heerlijk zwembad. Goede uitvalsbasis voor een mooie fietsvakantie vlak bij de Grand Colombier
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Silke B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Wohlfühlen in der alten Schule

Wir hatten als Großfamilie eine wundervolle Woche in diesem charmanten Ferienhaus. Sarah und Claude sind sehr hilfsbereite und humorvolle Gastgeber - das Haus und die Umgebung perfekt für aktiven und erholsamen Urlaub - wir hatten viele unvergessliche Momente - vielen Dank an Sarah und Claude von Silke mit Familie
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Brigitte N.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Très bel environnement,excellent accueil,maison très agréable l

Excellent séjour
Stayed 4 nights in May 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Margriet W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great place to stay an relax

We stayed 6 nights in the beautiful house and very much enjoyed the swimming pool, the extraordinary views on the Alpes, the French bakery in the village and of course the winery next door! Sarah was very friendly and had great tips for us on short excursions for us and the kids. Absolutely fabulous whether also.
Stayed 6 nights in May 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 1 Jun 2022
Thank you very much !!! Hope to see you again in the Bugey.
Verified review

8/10 Good

Pierre L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Superbe région.

Le Bugey une région superbe, à découvrir absolument. Ses paysages, ses cascades, sa flore mais aussi sa gastronomie et ses vins. Le gite est spacieux et décoré avec goût. La literie est hyper confortable. L'accueil est chaleureux. Nous pensons déjà y retourner.
Stayed 6 nights in Apr 2022
Verified review

8/10 Good

Sophie G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Séjour agréable dans une maison typique 1900

Très belle maison au sein d'un village calme. Le terrain n'est pas clos mais ça n'a pas été un problème pour les enfants. Une fois fermée, la piscine est bien sécurisée. La maison est confortable, petit plus avec le billard. L'équipement vidéo au top. Celui de la cuisine est restreint et mériterait d'être plus fournis pour pouvoir mitonner des petits plats à la hauteur de la propreté et des spécialités régionales à déguster devant la magnifique vue sur les montagnes.
Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Peter S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Wunderbare entspannte Tage

Das Ferienobjekt ist von 1903 und sehr liebevoll restauriert. Pool und Garten mit dem weiten Blick über die Weinberge auf den Grand Colombier sind großartig. Tischtennisplatte und Billardtisch runden einen gelungenen Urlaub ab. Man kann auch in direkter Umgebung tolle Ausflüge machen, die gesamte Gegend ist touristisch noch nicht so erschlossen, dies macht das Department sehr attraktiv. Die Gastgeber waren sehr herzlich und haben uns mit vielen guten Informationen versorgt. Insgesamt ein toller Aufenthalt.
Stayed 14 nights in Oct 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 19 Oct 2021
vielen dank peter für diese sehr schöne wertschätzung
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Hans T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Perfecte locatie voor mooie fietstochten

Voor 2e jaar op rij genoten van het huis, het zwembad en de omgeving. Top locatie om vanuit te vertrekken voor een fietstocht. 100% aan te raden!
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 29 Sept 2021
Thank you very much for your kind review!

About the host

Hosted by Les Gites de Sarah et Claude

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I am English and Claude French. We have four children, a dog, cats and two ponies. We arrived in the Bugey in 2004 and have been renovating the forge du Perou ever since! After a very successful season with "the gite de la Forge"(https://www.ownersdirect.co.uk/gd/dash/661.6518378.3833690) we had the oportunitiy to buy the Old school house (we fell in love with the house and it's position)
We feel this area is very special, we have travelled widely and we are always pleased to get back to the Bugey. We want to share this undiscovered beautiful part of France that the French and Swiss neighbours have been keeping for themselves.

Why they chose this property

The old school house is perfect for families where children can play safely and parents relax in a unstressed quite and beautiful environnement.

What makes this property unique

THE VIEW! THE POOL!!

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English, French
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