Converted Sawmill ligger i en av Frankrikes mest orörda regioner

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D205, Églisolles, Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes, 63840

Parc Naturel Régional Livradois-Forez
‪1 min till fots‬
Musée de l'Ecole 1900
‪16 min med bil‬
Richard de Bas
‪19 min med bil‬
Saint-Etienne (EBU-Saint-Etienne - Loire Intl.)
‪48 min med bil‬

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4 sovrum (sovplats för 10)

Sovrum 1

1 dubbelsäng

Sovrum 2

1 dubbelsäng

Sovrum 3

1 dubbelsäng

Sovrum 4

4 enkelsängar, 1 spjälsäng och 1 barnsäng

1 badrum, 1 toalett

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Tvål · Handdukar tillhandahålles · Badkar eller dusch · Badkar · Toalett · Hårtork

Badrum 2

Tvål · Handdukar tillhandahålles · Toalett

Badrum 3

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Om boendet

Huset ligger i Parc Livradois Forez, ett naturreservat i Puy De Dome, i hjärtat av Auvergne, Frankrikes mest orörda region. Det är 900 meter över havet och omgivet av skog och betesmarker, med många spår och spår tillgängliga från huset. Straw Angel Mill är idealisk för dem som älskar att vara utomhus; om du vandrar genom den naturliga miljön, kopplar av med strömmen i avskildhet av den avskilda vilda trädgården eller utforskar en autentisk region som inte har varit överväldigad av turister. Trots husets avskilda miljö ligger både grundläggande behov och speciella godisar inom räckhåll - 5 minuters bilresa eller 20 minuters promenad till Viverols, en liten medeltida stad med ett traditionellt franskt bageri öppet dagligen för färska baguetter och bakverk, och 5 minuter från en bergspass med en restaurang som serverar utsökt lokal mat. Det finns en bergsjö för ett coolt dopp på sommaren och en skidstation på vintern, 20 minuter bort och flera märkta bergscykelbanor i närheten.

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Sarah McQueen

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|Just respect the house and furnishings :)

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Meddelande från värden: |Just respect the house and furnishings :)

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Om området

Églisolles

Denna semesterbostad ligger på landet och vid floden i Églisolles. Écomusée des monts du Forez och Musée de l'Ecole 1900 tillhör de kulturella höjdpunkterna, och den som vill uppleva olika aktiviteter kan besöka Prabouré och Les Jonquilles. Kolla in områdets djurliv med aktiviteter som naturpromenader och fågelskådning.

Églisolles, Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes

I närheten

Parc Naturel Régional Livradois-Forez - 1 min till fots - 0.0 km
Écomusée des monts du Forez - 10 min med bil - 10.7 km
Musée de l'Ecole 1900 - 16 min med bil - 15.2 km
Richard de Bas - 19 min med bil - 17.9 km
Prabouré - 21 min med bil - 20.6 km

Ta sig runt

Andrézieux-Bouthéon Marsac-en-Livradois station – 14 min med bil
Saint-Etienne (EBU-Saint-Etienne - Loire Intl.) - 48 min med bil

Restauranger

‪Hôtel Restaurant Colomb les Voyageurs - ‬13 min med bil
‪Auberge de Medeyrolles - ‬13 min med bil
‪Le Relais du Vermont - ‬2 min med bil
‪Chez l'Hôte - ‬10 min med bil
‪Semicafra - ‬13 min med bil

Vanliga frågor och svar

Är Converted Sawmill ligger i en av Frankrikes mest orörda regioner husdjursvänligt?

Ja, husdjur är tillåtna på boendet.

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

Incheckning börjar 16.00.

Vilken utcheckningstid gäller 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 familjevänliga semesterboende i Églisolles ligger vid floden, precis intill Parc Naturel Régional Livradois-Forez och mindre än två mil från Écomusée des monts du Forez och Musée de l'Ecole 1900. Musée d'Histoire du 20e Siècle - Motstånd och Deportation och Vignals kvarn ligger också mindre än två mil härifrån.

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9,8/10

Renlighet

9,8/10

Incheckning

10/10

Kommunikation

9,8/10

Läge

9,4/10

Annonsens riktighet

10/10 Fantastiskt

Kate P.

16 okt. 2023

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 här 17 nätter i september 2023

Recensionen skickades in före 2018 och har inte verifierats.

10/10 Fantastiskt

Alex F.

6 okt. 2014

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!

Recensionen skickades in före 2018 och har inte verifierats.

10/10 Fantastiskt

Hilary C., Ashurst Wood

1 sep. 2016

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.

9 juni 2015

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

28 aug. 2013

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

Sylvie B.

6 jan. 2025

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

Excellent séjour

Grand gîte chaleureux et confortable, nous avons passé un séjour très agréable avec neige et soleil, avons apprécié le calme, ce qui nous a permis de nous reposer et de nous ressourcer. Très agréable de dormir dans les chambres à l’étage. Nous nous endormions avec les étoiles grâce aux velux. Cadre magnifique, de très belles balades au départ du gîte. Les enfants se sont régalés ( luge, construction d’un igloo, jeux dans la neige). Les chiens eux aussi ont bien profité du jardin et de la neige. Petite déception, amateurs de billard et de baby foot, nous avons été déçu par leur taille. Excellent contact avec les propriétaires qui étaient très disponibles.

Bodde här 7 nätter i december 2024

10/10 Fantastiskt

DOminique F.

7 jan. 2024

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

Une ancienne scierie bien agréable

Même en hiver, le gîte est confortable, bien équipé et joliment décoré. A revoir l’été…

Bodde här 7 nätter i december 2023

10/10 Fantastiskt

Ph A V.

2 aug. 2023

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

lieu très sympathique peu adapté aux enfants bas age

tout a été super , la maison est très agréable avec un escalier d'accès assez raide et un terrain arrière très grand mais non nivelé. c'est dommage pour les chevilles. mais sinon c'était super,

Bodde här 14 nätter i juli 2023

10/10 Fantastiskt

nathalie c., Belgique

26 juli 2023

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 après une année bien compliquée... Chambres impeccables, cuisine fonctionnelle et complète 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 rivière en contrebas Que dire de plus : le paradis ! Nous y retournerons volontiers, d'autant plus que la région est juste magnifique !

Bodde här 7 nätter i juli 2023

10/10 Fantastiskt

christine m.

1 jan. 2022

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 här 7 nätter i december 2021

10/10 Fantastiskt

Christine S.

2 sep. 2021

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

StawAngel

Parfait

Bodde här 14 nätter i augusti 2021

10/10 Fantastiskt

Sébastien J.

30 juli 2021

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

Calme, bien équipé, cadre idyllique

Maison rénovée avec goût, très bien équipée, idéalement située pour découvrir toutes les richesses du parc naturel. Nous (5 adultes et 3 enfants) avons passé un excellent séjour de 2 semaines. Sarah, la propriétaire, et David présent sur place sont disponibles, extrêmement réactifs et très sympathiques. Nous recommandons chaudement.

Bodde här 13 nätter i juli 2021

10/10 Fantastiskt

paul b.

25 mars 2021

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

À la maison mais ailleurs

Bien à tout point de vue. Très belle maison. Idéal famille

Bodde här 7 nätter i februari 2021

10/10 Fantastiskt

sylvain t.

5 jan. 2021

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

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

La maison est très bien situé dans un cadre idyllique

Bodde här 9 nätter i december 2020

10/10 Fantastiskt

Emmely C.

19 sep. 2019

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 här 8 nätter i september 2019

10/10 Fantastiskt

Laurent L.

25 aug. 2019

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

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

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

8/10 Bra

Nadia W.

17 aug. 2019

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 här 7 nätter i augusti 2019

10/10 Fantastiskt

Jérémie G.

20 juli 2018

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 particulièrement agréable avec la propriétaire. Au total, une expérience 100% positive !

Bodde här 7 nätter i juli 2017

Recensionen skickades in före 2018 och har inte verifierats.

10/10 Fantastiskt

Cédric L., Rue

31 okt. 2016

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

9 okt. 2016

Un excellent séjour!

Dans cette maison, on trouve tout ce dont on a besoin, et même des choses auxquelles on n'aurait pas pensé. Et si, par hasard, il manque malgré tout quelque chose, David et Charlie, qui s'occupent du lieu en l'absence des propriétaires, se font un plaisir de fournir généreusement leur aide. La literie est très bonne, la vaisselle vraiment agréable, les revues anciennes sont vraiment intéressantes... chaque objet a une raison d'être. On a plutôt l'impression d'être chez des amis très discrets... Nous avons fait un excellent séjour!

Recensionen skickades in före 2018 och har inte verifierats.

8/10 Bra

Ullrich M.

25 sep. 2016

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.

20 okt. 2015

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

27 apr. 2014

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

16 okt. 2013

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!

Recensionen skickades in före 2018 och har inte verifierats.

10/10 Fantastiskt

SAMANTHA BROOKS

15 okt. 2013

Peace at last!

We live in the Alps and were looking for a get-away-from-it-all location for a long weekend with our dog. Sarah was kind enough to let us rent the mill for a few nights (as it was out of season) and we couldn't have wished for more. We loved the fact that there was no Wifi and phone reception only from the kitchen window. It meant that we just enjoyed the countryside, eating, drinking and playing Scrabble! Viverols is small but has all the amenities you need, the food at the Auberge up the road was local & totally scrumptious and the various footpaths near the mill kept the dog happy. It snowed, which is very unusual for this time of year, but the mill was toasty warm. It did mean we couldn't make much use of the garden, but I can imagine how lovely it must be in summer, particularly with the covered outside space. The mill is well-equipped in the kitchen and with games & books. Luckily the wood-burner, tins of candles and gas oven came into their own when we had a power-cut! We hope to return one day, next time with a group of friends. It was a great cosy weekend getaway, but is also definitely a place for summer BBQs and late-night guitar playing!

Om värden

Sarah McQueen är värd

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 värden 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!