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Converted Sawmill ligger i en av Frankrikes mest orörda regioner

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D205, Églisolles, Auvergne-Rhîne-Alpes, 63840
  • Parc Naturel RĂ©gional Livradois-Forez
    â€Ș1 min till fots‬
  • ÉcomusĂ©e des monts du Forez
    â€Ș12 min med bil‬
  • Richard de Bas
    â€Ș18 min med bil‬
  • Le Puy-en-Velay (LPY-Loudes)
    â€Ș56 min med bil‬

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4 sovrum (sovplats för 10)

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1 dubbelsÀng

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1 dubbelsÀng

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1 dubbelsÀng

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Om boendet

Converted Sawmill ligger i en av Frankrikes mest orörda regioner

Huset ligger i Parc Livradois Forez, ett naturreservat i Puy De Dome, i hjÀrtat av Auvergne, Frankrikes mest orörda region. Det Àr 900 meter över havet och omgivet av skog och betesmarker, med mÄnga spÄr och spÄr tillgÀngliga frÄn huset. Straw Angel Mill Àr idealisk för dem som Àlskar att vara utomhus; om du vandrar genom den naturliga miljön, kopplar av med strömmen i avskildhet av den avskilda vilda trÀdgÄrden eller utforskar en autentisk region som inte har varit övervÀldigad av turister. Trots husets avskilda miljö ligger bÄde grundlÀggande behov och speciella godisar inom rÀckhÄll - 5 minuters bilresa eller 20 minuters promenad till Viverols, en liten medeltida stad med ett traditionellt franskt bageri öppet dagligen för fÀrska baguetter och bakverk, och 5 minuter frÄn en bergspass med en restaurang som serverar utsökt lokal mat. Det finns en bergsjö för ett coolt dopp pÄ sommaren och en skidstation pÄ vintern, 20 minuter bort och flera mÀrkta bergscykelbanor i nÀrheten.

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Engelska, franska, tyska, italienska och spanska
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Barn tillĂ„ts: 0–17 Ă„r
Steep open stairs - not ideal for toddlers
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Om omrÄdet

Églisolles

Denna semesterbostad ligger pĂ„ landet och vid floden i Églisolles. ÉcomusĂ©e des monts du Forez och MusĂ©e de l'Ecole 1900 tillhör de kulturella höjdpunkterna, och den som vill uppleva olika aktiviteter kan besöka PrabourĂ© och Les Jonquilles. Kolla in omrĂ„dets djurliv med aktiviteter som naturpromenader och fĂ„gelskĂ„dning.
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Églisolles, Auvergne-Rhîne-Alpes

I nÀrheten

  • Parc Naturel RĂ©gional Livradois-Forez - 1 min till fots - 0.0 km
  • ÉcomusĂ©e des monts du Forez - 12 min med bil - 12.1 km
  • MusĂ©e de l'Ecole 1900 - 16 min med bil - 15.3 km
  • Richard de Bas - 18 min med bil - 16.9 km
  • Agrivap Train Touristique - 23 min med bil - 22.3 km

Ta sig runt

  • AndrĂ©zieux-BouthĂ©on Marsac-en-Livradois station – 14 min med bil
  • Saint-Etienne (EBU-Saint-Etienne - Loire Intl.) - 48 min med bil

Restauranger

  • â€ȘLe PrieurĂ© - ‬12 min med bil
  • â€ȘRival - ‬10 min med bil
  • â€ȘLe Cabanon - ‬11 min med bil
  • â€ȘL'Imprevu - ‬3 min med bil
  • â€ȘLe Ruisseau - ‬15 min med bil

Vanliga frÄgor och svar

Är Converted Sawmill ligger i en av Frankrikes mest orörda regioner husdjursvĂ€nligt?

Ja, husdjur Àr tillÄtna pÄ boendet.

Vilka Àr incheckningstiderna för Converted Sawmill ligger i en av Frankrikes mest orörda regioner?

Incheckning börjar 16.00.

Vilken utcheckningstid gÀller för Converted Sawmill ligger i en av Frankrikes mest orörda regioner?

Utcheckning sker senast klockan 11.00.

Var ligger Converted Sawmill ligger i en av Frankrikes mest orörda regioner?

Detta familjevĂ€nliga semesterboende i Églisolles ligger vid floden, precis intill Parc Naturel RĂ©gional Livradois-Forez och mindre Ă€n tvĂ„ mil frĂ„n ÉcomusĂ©e des monts du Forez och MusĂ©e de l'Ecole 1900. MusĂ©e d'Histoire du 20e SiĂšcle - MotstĂ„nd och Deportation och Vignals kvarn ligger ocksĂ„ mindre Ă€n tvĂ„ mil hĂ€rifrĂ„n.

Recensioner

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10 - Fantastiskt i betyg. 24 av 27 recensioner
8 - Bra i betyg. 3 av 27 recensioner
6 - Okej i betyg. 0 av 27 recensioner
4 - DÄligt i betyg. 0 av 27 recensioner
2 - VÀldigt dÄligt i betyg. 0 av 27 recensioner

9,8/10

Renlighet

9,8/10

Incheckning

10/10

Kommunikation

9,8/10

LĂ€ge

9,4/10

Annonsens riktighet

Recensioner

Recensionen skickades in före 2018 och har inte verifierats.

10/10 Fantastiskt

Alex F.

Perfect for a relaxing holiday

We had a lovely week at Straw Angel Mill - the accommodation was wonderfully quirky and had everything we needed, and more! The local area is beautiful - ideal for walking and hilly cycling. From breakfast overlooking the garden in the early morning sunshine to lazing around in the hammock by the river - time slowed to the perfect holiday pace!

10/10 Fantastiskt

Kate P.

Gillade: Renlighet, incheckning, kommunikation, plats och annonsens riktighet

Family gathering

We had a group of 6 adults, 2 dogs and a baby stay here for 2 weeks and it was a truly wonderful experience. The property is very special and full of character, the surroundings are stunning and invite true relaxation (the sound of the stream burbling will lull anyone into a relaxed stupor) and Sarah and the property manager were delightful to deal with.
Bodde hÀr 17 nÀtter i september 2023
Recensionen skickades in före 2018 och har inte verifierats.

10/10 Fantastiskt

Hilary C., Ashurst Wood

Great place to stay

We had an excellent week here, the house is beautiful and very comfortable. The sound of the stream sends you to sleep every night and having breakfast on the deck was a lovely start to the day. We cycled in to Viverols most days to get croissants and the walks around are amazing. The property is particularly well stocked with maps, walking guides and information. The mountain activities place above St Anthelme was fantastic: the 800m zip wire is quite an experience. We also walked to the local Auberge (Relais du Vermont) for an excellent lunch - really good food. Would definitely go back.
Recensionen skickades in före 2018 och har inte verifierats.

10/10 Fantastiskt

Wendy T.

Fabulous house & setting.

We had a lovely time at Straw Angel - loved the house and the area. The house was beautifully presented and the welcome provisions were extremely welcome at midnight when we eventually arrived. Charlie was very helpful and pointed us in the right direction for a Vide Grenier and a high wire activity place near Le Puy - we picked up a handful of leaflets and left them in your activity folder - Canopy en Foret I think they were called. We went there on the Monday and the guys who now run it were excellent and the afternoon good value. We hired extra bikes one afternoon and suffered for it riding from Usson to St. Bonnet Le Chateau visiting the Resistance Museum on the way. Towards the end of the week the weather was fabulous and we went rafting near La Privat (?) - again left leaflets at the house. That was fantastic and I would strongly recommend it to everyone - you travel down a particularly beautiful gorge and there is just enough leisurely paddling and white knuckle riding to suit everyone in the family and again the guys who run it were excellent at their rather enviable job. I think your house is lovely and well equipped, comfortable and warm and your guests, like us, very lucky to stay there. I'm sure we'll be in touch again soon to book another week.
Recensionen skickades in före 2018 och har inte verifierats.

8/10 Bra

A charming retreat lovingly renovated

A former sawmill, this property is situated in the SE corner of the Livradois-Forez National Park, between the towns of Ambert and Usson-en-Forez. It's been lovingly restored by the owners keeping many of the original features and giving a very different feel compared to many more standard holiday homes. The whole house is cool and airy - good in a hot climate - and there is a large verandah to the side which we really enjoyed. The furniture is a quirky mix of pieces from the Middle East and more easily recognisable stuff from a well known Swedish furniture manufacturer. There is a large and well equipped kitchen and a good sized lounge. Outside there's lots of meadows and woodlands for the kids to explore, though care should be exercised with the stream if you have young children. There are also loads of other fringe benefits such as use of two bikes that come with the house, hammocks and a barbecue, and a well stocked library of guide books and maps that we made good use of, and the owners kindly left us a welcome pack including some essentials such as a bottle of the local wine. The Mill is a great place to bring a dog and the owners allow pets, even providing a basket on the verandah (which is also nice and cool even during the day). Your dog will need to be able to climb some quite steep steps though (as will you) so this house won't suit if any in your party have mobility problems. The house has plenty of parking and although it's just off the equivalent of a French B-road, there is little traffic noise. There are two potential drawbacks with the Mill, both of which are most likely to be an issue if you are a large party. There is only one bathroom, which can lead to congestion especially in the morning. Also, the open plan - including the upstairs mezzanine containing some of the beds - means that you can hear a lot of what's going on elsewhere in the house. For us these problems were more than made up for by the charm of the place and we felt at home in no time. Overall I would definitely recommend the Mill. It's a great place to get away from it all in an area that's a bit off the beaten track but still has plenty to do, see and taste. Even if you're not feeling energetic, it's a pleasant place to relax and soak in the mountain air. We were in a group of six aged between 5 and 70ish, and we all had a great time.

10/10 Fantastiskt

Daniel T.

Gillade: Renlighet, incheckning, kommunikation, plats och annonsens riktighet

A week was not enough!

We are a family of 6- kids loved it as did we. Stream was a constant tinkling presence in which our daughter spent a whole day just playing with rocks. So much room to spread out- good playing areas- Road is not a noticeable factor as so little traffic. We went on walks- visited markets- went canoing on the Loire (highlight for the kids). It’s a very outdoor sort of area- getting places is slow as mountainous. It’s high up so cooler- loads of shade- we had great weather and enjoyed that it wasn’t as hot as where we are now in Carcassonne. At night it’s far cooler- so makes for a nice sleep. They’ve got all the tech you need- so much room for everything. You could easily fit 2 families maybe 3!Hosts, David and Sarah, were very welcoming and all round super.House very clean with lots of lovely Moroccan plates and features etc. quirky and rustic and full of character. We’d like to go again. Everywhere you walk or drive there are amazing views- the house itself is 800m high. The weather is probably more variable- we had a coolMorning, went down to Loire and it was 5 degrees hotter-noticeably so. I imagine if the weather in the mountains is beingTricky you’d head down and do something on the Loire or somewhere if you wanted it hotter. For walking this higher location is perfect.We had a great week for weather though and perfect temperatures. Now we’re too hot in Carcassonne.All round great time.
Bodde hÀr 7 nÀtter i augusti 2025

10/10 Fantastiskt

Sylvie B.

Gillade: Renlighet, incheckning, kommunikation, plats och annonsens riktighet

Excellent séjour

Grand gĂźte chaleureux et confortable, nous avons passĂ© un sĂ©jour trĂšs agrĂ©able avec neige et soleil, avons apprĂ©ciĂ© le calme, ce qui nous a permis de nous reposer et de nous ressourcer. TrĂšs agrĂ©able de dormir dans les chambres Ă  l’étage. Nous nous endormions avec les Ă©toiles grĂące aux velux. Cadre magnifique, de trĂšs belles balades au dĂ©part du gĂźte. Les enfants se sont rĂ©galĂ©s ( luge, construction d’un igloo, jeux dans la neige). Les chiens eux aussi ont bien profitĂ© du jardin et de la neige. Petite dĂ©ception, amateurs de billard et de baby foot, nous avons Ă©tĂ© déçu par leur taille. Excellent contact avec les propriĂ©taires qui Ă©taient trĂšs disponibles.
Bodde hÀr 7 nÀtter i december 2024

10/10 Fantastiskt

DOminique F.

Gillade: Renlighet, incheckning, kommunikation, plats och annonsens riktighet

Une ancienne scierie bien agréable

MĂȘme en hiver, le gĂźte est confortable, bien Ă©quipĂ© et joliment dĂ©corĂ©. A revoir l’été 
Bodde hÀr 7 nÀtter i december 2023

10/10 Fantastiskt

Ph A V.

Gillade: Renlighet, incheckning, kommunikation, plats och annonsens riktighet

lieu trÚs sympathique peu adapté aux enfants bas age

tout a été super , la maison est trÚs agréable avec un escalier d'accÚs assez raide et un terrain arriÚre trÚs grand mais non nivelé. c'est dommage pour les chevilles. mais sinon c'était super,
Bodde hÀr 14 nÀtter i juli 2023

10/10 Fantastiskt

nathalie c., Belgique

Gillade: Renlighet, incheckning, kommunikation, plats och annonsens riktighet

Séjour début juillet à 3, avec nos 3 chiens

Petite semaine bien sympa début juillet, avec un bon 35° La maison est parfaite, bien au calme - ce que nous recherchions avant tout aprÚs une année bien compliquée... Chambres impeccables, cuisine fonctionnelle et complÚte Le plus de la maison : l'énorme terrasse couverte qui donne sur le jardin : un pur plaisir... Les 3 chiens ont adoré le jardin et la riviÚre en contrebas Que dire de plus : le paradis ! Nous y retournerons volontiers, d'autant plus que la région est juste magnifique !
Bodde hÀr 7 nÀtter i juli 2023

10/10 Fantastiskt

christine m.

Gillade: Renlighet, incheckning, kommunikation, plats och annonsens riktighet

Super semaine familiale en Auvergne dans une maison chaleureuse et accueillante

Belle ambiance dans cette maison rénovée avec soin et contact sur place sympathique et accommodant. L'environnement est optimal pour les amoureux de campagne et de nature.
Bodde hÀr 7 nÀtter i december 2021

10/10 Fantastiskt

Christine S.

Gillade: Renlighet, incheckning, kommunikation, plats och annonsens riktighet

StawAngel

Parfait
Bodde hÀr 14 nÀtter i augusti 2021

10/10 Fantastiskt

Sébastien J.

Gillade: Renlighet, incheckning, kommunikation, plats och annonsens riktighet

Calme, bien équipé, cadre idyllique

Maison rĂ©novĂ©e avec goĂ»t, trĂšs bien Ă©quipĂ©e, idĂ©alement situĂ©e pour dĂ©couvrir toutes les richesses du parc naturel. Nous (5 adultes et 3 enfants) avons passĂ© un excellent sĂ©jour de 2 semaines. Sarah, la propriĂ©taire, et David prĂ©sent sur place sont disponibles, extrĂȘmement rĂ©actifs et trĂšs sympathiques. Nous recommandons chaudement.
Bodde hÀr 13 nÀtter i juli 2021

10/10 Fantastiskt

paul b.

Gillade: Renlighet, incheckning, kommunikation, plats och annonsens riktighet

À la maison mais ailleurs

Bien à tout point de vue. TrÚs belle maison. Idéal famille
Bodde hÀr 7 nÀtter i februari 2021

10/10 Fantastiskt

sylvain t.

Gillade: Renlighet, incheckning, kommunikation, plats och annonsens riktighet

Nous avons passé une trÚs bonne semaine de vacances de plus la neige était au rendez-vous

La maison est trÚs bien situé dans un cadre idyllique
Bodde hÀr 9 nÀtter i december 2020

10/10 Fantastiskt

Emmely C.

Gillade: Renlighet, incheckning, kommunikation, plats och annonsens riktighet

Incredible house

We stayed at the house for 7 days with 8 friends. We arrived sunday evening and there was some bread, cheese and fruit on the table for us. The house had everything we needed to cook (which is often not the case when you book a house!!), like pans, knives and herbs. We loved the way it was decorated!! In the village next to the house, you can find a bakery and a small store. In about a half hour you can drive to a bigger town with a big supermarket. We especially loved the beautiful garden, with a couple of hammocks to enjoy the sun. We went to a small lake a couple times and we also visited Lyon. I don't really have anything bad to say about our trip, it was so great! If you're looking for a house to stay with friends our family, I really recommend this one, because it is very well equiped and is located in a beautiful place. When speaking to Sarah, the owner, on the phone you could really hear how passionate she was about the house and you can see that when you arrive in the house aswell. We had a great time and we'll come back in the future!! Thank you!
Bodde hÀr 8 nÀtter i september 2019

10/10 Fantastiskt

Laurent L.

Gillade: Renlighet, incheckning, kommunikation, plats och annonsens riktighet

Grande maison chaleureuse et conviviale pour un séjour de resourse en famille

Superbe location trÚs bien équipé et trÚs agréable au calme en pleine nature du livradois forez.

8/10 Bra

Nadia W.

Gillade: Renlighet, incheckning, kommunikation, plats och annonsens riktighet

Heerlijk verblijf in Straw Angel Mill met fijne tuin in een prachtige omgeving.

De oude zaagmolen is door de eigenaren omgetoverd in een sfeervolle en persoonlijke woning. Door een mooie mix van oosterse attributen en prachtig nieuw timmerwerk wordt de geschiedenis van het pand eer aan gedaan. Op koelere avonden kun je op de open vliering toch nog beschut buiten zitten en genieten van de grote tuin. De beek die rond de tuin stroomt mag met recht een beek genoemd worden. In de tuin hebben wij heerlijk gebruik gemaakt van de BBQ en later op de afgekoelde zomerse avond genoten van de warmte van een kampvuur. Door het fijne contact met de eigenaren voor onze aankomst gaf ons al een warm welkom. Strawsangel Mill is een echte aanrader.
Bodde hÀr 7 nÀtter i augusti 2019

10/10 Fantastiskt

Jérémie G.

Superbe expérience pour toute la famille

Partis en famille, nous avons passé un excellent séjour à Eglisolles. Le cadre est fantastique et la maison parfaite pour des vacances au calme. Le contact a été particuliÚrement agréable avec la propriétaire. Au total, une expérience 100% positive !
Bodde hÀr 7 nÀtter i juli 2017
Recensionen skickades in före 2018 och har inte verifierats.

10/10 Fantastiskt

Cédric L., Rue

Amazing house

Nous avons eu enormement de plaisir dans cette magnifique maison renovee. 2 familles avec 4 enfants...le bonheur et plein de balades, jeu au bord de la riviere, visite, accueil incroyable,... merci pour tout
Recensionen skickades in före 2018 och har inte verifierats.

10/10 Fantastiskt

Florence P., Paris, France

Un excellent séjour!

Dans cette maison, on trouve tout ce dont on a besoin, et mĂȘme des choses auxquelles on n'aurait pas pensĂ©. Et si, par hasard, il manque malgrĂ© tout quelque chose, David et Charlie, qui s'occupent du lieu en l'absence des propriĂ©taires, se font un plaisir de fournir gĂ©nĂ©reusement leur aide. La literie est trĂšs bonne, la vaisselle vraiment agrĂ©able, les revues anciennes sont vraiment intĂ©ressantes... chaque objet a une raison d'ĂȘtre. On a plutĂŽt l'impression d'ĂȘtre chez des amis trĂšs discrets... Nous avons fait un excellent sĂ©jour!
Recensionen skickades in före 2018 och har inte verifierats.

8/10 Bra

Ullrich M.

We had a great time in the house.

We liked the nice house located in the nature. Everyone who is looking for a nice and calm holiday in nature will be delighted. We will come back again.
Recensionen skickades in före 2018 och har inte verifierats.

10/10 Fantastiskt

david c.

A great get away from it all place!

We had the most fantastic 2 weeks here - Clean air, lovely walks in the woods and characterful villages. We received a warm welcome and the house was is good shape. Hope to return next year.
Recensionen skickades in före 2018 och har inte verifierats.

10/10 Fantastiskt

AN AMAZING WEEK IN AUVERGNE

Myself and 7 university friends (all in our mid-twenties) spent a week at the heavenly Straw Angel Mill in June 2013. If you want to spend a week (or more..which you will) away from everything, the idyllic hamlet of Paillange is perfect for you. Far enough out in the country that you feel at peace and have space to relax, yet the nearest town Eglisolles is just a 5 minute drive or 20-30 min walk. and further afield there is a plethora of charming French villages, sights and larger towns to explore. The house has been beautifully renovated whilst still retaining its charm, with lots of exposed woodwork and beams, it easily slept all 7 of us! with 2 beautiful double bedrooms overlooking the stream and an open plan attic space that easily sleeps 6! The house is fully equipped with everything you could need to enjoy your time there. We particularly enjoyed BBQ-ing outdoors, clearing the mezzanine dining are for morning yoga sessions, walking up the stream, spending the day at the local lake in St. Antheme, wandering round the beautiful Ambert and just generally enjoying the peaceful surrounding with some good drink and food. The owners Sarah & David are charming, polite and very knowledgable about the area, happy to answer any questions about the Auvergne and make recommendations for things to do, see and eat! You can tell they have put all their enthusiasm into the house! They couldn't have made the booking process easier either, all in all an idyllic house in a glorious location. I would definitely go back over and over again!
Recensionen skickades in före 2018 och har inte verifierats.

10/10 Fantastiskt

An Abundance of Life!

Last July we stayed at Straw Angel Mill for the first time, and we loved it so much that we went back again this September. We were delighted to find that there were still wild flowers everywhere, and an abundance of crickets, grasshoppers, moths, butterflies, bats... on walks from the house we saw a red squirrel, a polecat and tawny owls, and were lucky enough to see a deer, a stoat and a hoopoe in the garden! This area truly is a wildlife lovers' paradise. Lots of foraging possibilities too: hazel nuts, sweet chestnuts and blackberries, whereas last July it was mostly wild strawberries and raspberries. The house is lovely; a peaceful space with some beautiful touches and an emphasis on natural materials. I love the Straw Angel symbol in the wooden shutters! We enjoyed sitting at the end of the beautiful wild garden to catch the last of the sunshine, and it was so hot for most of our two weeks that we were able to make good use of the delightful hammocks in shady areas by the stream. I'm sure there is lots to see and do in the wider area but we only got the car out three days in two weeks - there are so many beautiful walks from the house, and everything we needed in town, not to mention the wonderful Auberge at the top of the hill - a must for a high quality, good value lunch! Thanks for providing the bikes: Peter cycled in to town most days while I was writing (the Mill is a wonderful space for creativity), and we went out for a big ride one day. So now we know how lovely it is there in summer and autumn, we think that next year we will have to try late spring, when I believe the wild flowers are spectacular!

Om vÀrden

Sarah McQueen Àr vÀrd

VĂ€rdens profilbild
As a family we lived and worked abroad in various countries for many years; when we moved back to England in 2006 we missed having space to roam. Buying an old mill and converting it gradually has been a real adventure and has provided us with enough space to invite both friends and family, whilst getting away and relaxing ourselves. The sheer delight every year when we arrive and the kids and dog run around checking out the rooms and garden seems incremental - each time we leave we miss it more and each time we return we value it more. One day we may live here full-time but until then it seems a shame to leave it empty and not to share!

Varför vÀrden valde detta boende

We really loved the Auvergne and had been holidaying nearby for a few years. We planned to get something small and sensible, but fell in love with the house at first sight, despite its original condition, and especially the wildness of its secluded garden bordered by a stream and tall trees.

This spot feels special both geographically (part of the volcanic mountain range of Puy de Dome)and historically. The house was built into the rock of the hillside early last century but there has been a mill on the site since the Cassini map in at least the 17th century.

Coming here is always a great escape; a chance to reconnect with nature, whether foraging for wild blueberries or mushrooms in the woods or sitting around a bonfire under the stars.

Vad som gör detta boende unikt

Every year we holiday at Straw Angel Mill with friends and family, and each year we find something new to explore. It is great to have plenty of outdoor space for the kids and the dog to run wild; barbecuing, dining al fresco, walking, foraging, cycling, swimming, watching regenerates us for another year back at work in England.

David Arnold, a furniture designer-maker living in a converted 1920's hydroelectric station in nearby Usson -En-Forez, has been gradually transforming the house with his beautiful arched bespoke oak windows, doors and shutters.

In 2012 we had our first guests who booked a three week block. Encouragingly, they booked a 2 month slot for 2013 which is quite an endorsement!

SprÄk:

Engelska, Franska, Tyska, Italienska, Spanska