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River Cottage

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Reviews

9.6 out of 10

Exceptional

Entire home

3 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 678 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Washer
  • Barbecue grill
  • Pet friendly
  • Kitchen
  • Fireplace

About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

River Cottage

Gite sleeps 4-6, refurbished in 2022, small covered and enclosed terrace, with outdoor dining area. Located in a village with all amenities, in the heart of the Parc Naturel des Volcans d'Auvergne, halfway between the Massif du Sancy and the Chaîne des Puys, 1/2 hour west of Clermont-Ferrand. Peace and quiet, nature, hiking, biodiversity, wide open spaces.

Renovated village house, sleeps 4-6, 3 levels:
- Entrance: covered terrace (8.5 m square), fenced. Outdoor furniture (table, chairs, barbecue).
- Ground floor: Living room, fully-equipped kitchen (oven, dishwasher, induction hob, microwave, extractor fan, Senseo coffee maker, kettle, etc.), utility room, + fireplace area (small sitting area/pellet stove, with pellets provided).
- 1st floor: TV/fibre lounge/office area, armchairs and sofa. The sofa can be converted into a 160cm bed => room fitted with blackout curtains to make an extra bedroom. Bathroom: Italian shower, washbasin, washing machine (iron, clotheshorse, hairdryer).
- Attic: 2 bedrooms, master (160cm bed) and children's (2 80cm beds, which can be made into a 160cm bed) and reading area. A cot can be provided on request.
The accommodation does not have a garden, but does have a small covered terrace. It is therefore possible to eat outside. It is also very close to a riverside (50m away), which is a pleasant place for a walk (+ picnic area).

Sheets and towels can be provided on request (payment on site of €10/person, whatever the length of your stay).

We completely renovated this accommodation in 2022, so it is in very good condition.
This accommodation is located in a very pleasant village (with a grocery shop and bread shop, a bar and tobacconist, an inn, a weekly farmers' market, a shared garden, a free "Sanpèze" shop, etc.)!
Situated in the heart of the Parc Naturel des Volcans d'Auvergne, halfway between the Massif du Sancy and the Chaîne des Puys, half an hour west of Clermont-Fd, our gite is ideally placed. You can relax in the peace and quiet of our rural village and enjoy the fresh air, but you can also enjoy a wide range of activities: hiking, skating 15 minutes away, downhill skiing 30 minutes away, Vulcania 15 minutes away, hot springs, restaurants, climbing, via-ferrata, velo-rail, starlit nights in light pollution, etc. You can find all the local activities on this website: https://www.auvergnevolcansancy.com/.
A great way to spend a green holiday, away from the crowds!

Property manager

Vincent BLOT

Languages

English, French, German

Property amenities

Internet

  • Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Onsite parking

Kitchen

  • Refrigerator
  • Stovetop
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Dishwasher
  • Cookware/dishes/utensils
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Ice maker
  • Electric kettle

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 3 bedrooms
  • Bed sheets provided
  • Sofa bed

Bathrooms

  • 1 bathroom
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Hair dryer
  • Towels provided
  • Toilet paper
  • Shampoo
  • Soap

Living spaces

  • Fireplace

Entertainment

  • Smart TV

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill

Laundry

  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly
  • 1 total (up to 55 lbs per pet)
  • Welcoming cats and dogs only

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Safety features

  • No carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is no carbon monoxide detector or gas appliances on the property)
  • Smoke detector installed (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)

General

  • Unit size: 839.6 sq ft (78 sq m)

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Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Pets

Pets allowed
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs and cats only
1 total (up to 55 lbs per pet)

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Important information

You need to know

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
This property accepts cash
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated there are no carbon monoxide detectors or gas appliances on the property
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation

We should mention

Cash transactions at this property cannot exceed EUR 1000, due to national regulations; for further details, please contact the property using information in the booking confirmation

About the neighborhood

Map
Saint-Bonnet-prés-Orcival, Puy-de-Dôme

What's nearby

  • Notre Dame d'Orcival - 5 min drive - 4.6 km
  • Charade Circuit - 20 min drive - 17.6 km
  • Thermes du Mont-Dore - 21 min drive - 21.3 km
  • Vulcania - 22 min drive - 23.3 km
  • Mont-Dore Station - 24 min drive - 23.8 km

Getting around

  • Clermont La Rotonde Station - 25 min drive
  • Clermont-Ferrand (CFE-Clermont-Ferrand - Auvergne Intl.) - 44 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Archipel Volcans - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Auberge de Mazayes - ‬15 min drive
  • ‪Auberge des Gros Manaux - ‬17 min drive
  • ‪Café du Lac Servieres - ‬13 min drive
  • ‪Le Bar des Druides - ‬8 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is River Cottage pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows cats and dogs (limit 1 total) with a maximum weight of up to 55 lbs per pet.

What time is check-in at River Cottage?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at River Cottage?

Check-out is at 11:00 AM.

Where is River Cottage located?

Situated in Saint-Bonnet-près-Orcival, this vacation home is steps from Auvergne Volcanoes Regional Nature Park, and within 3 mi (5 km) of Notre Dame d'Orcival and Château de Cordès. Lac de Servieres and Roche Tuiliere are also within 9 mi (15 km).

River Cottage Reviews

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

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9.6/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Nelly B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Long WE evasion
Gîte et petit village où on se sent bien: nature à proximité (Puy de Dôme, lac,...) , journée super à Vulcania, petite auberge excellente à 2 min à pied.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Hartwig S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Très bien Amazing Vorzüglich
Merci de nous permettre de vivre dans votre belle maison! Outre le confort particulier de votre maison, nos excursions et randonnées au Puy Sancy, Orcival, Musée Aventure Michelen et Puy de Dôme nous ont fait grand plaisir. Thank you to let us stay in your beautiful house! Besides the great comfort we very much enjoyed to be so close to our great excursions and hikes to Puy Sancy, Orcival, Museum Aventure Michelen and Puy de Dome. Vielen Dank das wir in Ihrem schönen Haus wohnen durften! Neben dem besonderen Comfort in Ihrem Haus haben uns unsere Ausflüge bzw. Wanderungen zum Puy Sancy, Orcival, Museum Aventure Michelen, Puy de Dome große Freude bereitet.
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Amélie A.

Liked: Cleanliness
Gite irréprochable
Nous avons passé des vacances inoubliables. Les propriétaires ont été disponibles pour nous. Rien à dire, seulement à garder l'adresse.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

ISABELLE T.

Liked: Cleanliness
Maison et village accueillants
Un maison de bourg très bien restaurée où il a fait bon s'y poser après de belles balades aux alentours. Très agréable d'échanger avec nos hôtes Vincent et Magali.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2024