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2 bedrooms, iron/ironing board, WiFi, bed sheets
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
Property grounds
Lake

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Entire home

2 bedroomsSleeps 472 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Washer
  • Parking available
  • Kitchen
  • Dryer
  • Pet friendly
  • Outdoor Space

About this property

Entire place

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

VICHY - VERY HAPPY COMFORTABLE home in mountain village 25kmsVICHY

TWO BEDROOMS TWO BATHROOMS EN SUITE FAMILY HOME renovated to a high standard (Ainsley bone china), situated on half an acre of garden in 2000 inhabitants village. Home will be prepared like a hotel, beds made etc... There is an extra cleaning charge covering BEDSHEETS and TOWELS and FINAL CLEAN of 60 euros for 2 guests - 80 Euros for 4 guests -Pls Leave everything in order -
25 KMS VICHY -You can fly to LYON all year around, rent a car . House is 1h15 drive away .
The village has a FABULOUS baker, a pharmacy, a butcher, grocers, two hairdressers, a newsagent, one hotel-restaurant, three bars, a DOCTOR a pharmacy and a church within a five minute walk from the house. 800 yards outside the village you have the LAKE with HEATED WAVE SWIMMING POOL 14 Hectares of ground , 3 restaurants , 6 Tennis courts, Squash, Pedalos, Sailing, Children playground & lot activities. Enjoy an old fashioned relaxed, rustic life style with small family run shops within five minutes walk. Visit the village's Sunday market and local 'brocantes' where there are bargains galore. Nearby lake and swimming pools and children's activities to satisfy all family needs.
ON ARRIVAL housekeeper will have prepared everything for you , made the beds,etc... and she will do the final clean (please do leave the house in order) just as if you arrive at your hotel.
END OF STAY CLEANING FEE .
60 euros for one bedroom occupied - 80 Euros for two bedrooms occupied.

St Remy sur Durolle is 560 miles from Calais directly on the motorway (except for the last 3 miles) with a journey time of 7 hours. There are flights with BA and Easy Jet from Heathrow or Gatwick to LYON (1.5 hour drive to the house) where car rental is available. I rent from Holiday Autos.co.uk. Quick access to the A71, makes St Remy within easy reach of the principal towns, Chateaux and places of interest in the area. St Remy is a beautiful 15 mins drive downhill to the medieval town of Thiers, capital of knife-making in France. In nearby Vichy a sophisticated life style is available with its spa, opera, ballet, designer shops, horse racing and water sport. St Etienne, Clermont Ferrand and Lyon are also within easy drive. The Puy de Dome, the highest mountain in the area is a must to visit. There are also many festivals to join in during July and August..

Property manager

Annie

Languages

English, French

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Property amenities

Beach

  • Beach loungers
  • Beach towels

Ski

  • Close to skiing
  • Ski lift privileges

Internet

  • Available in the house: WiFi (surcharge)

Parking and transportation

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Electric kettle
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Living room

Entertainment

  • Books
  • DVD player
  • Smart TV

Outdoor areas

  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Patio

Laundry

  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly
  • Welcoming dogs only
  • One pet total (up to 55 lbs per pet)

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • In a village
  • In the mountains
  • Near a hospital
  • Near a zoo

Things to do

  • Optional golf privileges
  • Ski lift privileges
  • Water park
  • Casino nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Horseback riding nearby
  • Ice skating nearby
  • Mountain biking nearby
  • Mountain climbing nearby
  • Sailing nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Theme park nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • Deadbolt lock

General

  • Garden
  • Unit size: 775 square feet

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Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 22

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 only
1 total (up to 55 lbs per pet)

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
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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
Onsite 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 indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a deadbolt lock
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 GBP 1000, due to national regulations; for further details, please contact the property using information in the booking confirmation

Property is also known as

Vichy Very Happy Comfortable Home in Mountain Village 25kmsvichy

About the neighborhood

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Saint-Rémy-Sur-Durolle, Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes

What's nearby

  • Les Bois Noirs Spa - 18 min walk - 1.6 km
  • Vallée des Rouets - 5 min drive - 4.1 km
  • Musée de la Coutellerie - 8 min drive - 8.0 km
  • Plage d'ILOA Les Rives de Thiers - 22 min drive - 21.2 km
  • Vichy Opera - 42 min drive - 44.7 km

Getting around

  • La Monnerie-St-Remy Station - 4 min drive
  • Clermont-Ferrand (CFE-Clermont-Ferrand - Auvergne Intl.) - 36 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Campanile Thiers - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪La Belle Excuse - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Auberge des Roux - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Le Bordeaux - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Auberge du Palais - ‬9 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is VICHY - VERY HAPPY COMFORTABLE home in mountain village 25kmsVICHY pet-friendly?

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

What time is check-in at VICHY - VERY HAPPY COMFORTABLE home in mountain village 25kmsVICHY?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at VICHY - VERY HAPPY COMFORTABLE home in mountain village 25kmsVICHY?

Check-out is at 11:00 AM.

Where is VICHY - VERY HAPPY COMFORTABLE home in mountain village 25kmsVICHY located?

Situated in the mountains, this vacation home is within 1 mi (2 km) of Parc Naturel Regional Livradois-Forez and Les Bois Noirs Spa. Musée de la Coutellerie is 4.9 mi (7.9 km) away.

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VICHY - VERY HAPPY COMFORTABLE home in mountain village 25kmsVICHY Reviews

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 14 out of 19 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 4 out of 19 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 19 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 19 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 19 reviews

9.0/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

2/10 Terrible

Carole S.

Disliked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Location inexistante
Une fois reçu la confirmation d abritel, sur place aucune location la propriétaire avait deja loué.
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Gaston C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Belle découverte.
maison très lumineuse, spacieuse et confortable mais dont les espaces de rangement dans la cuisine nécessiteraient un bon inventaire avec notamment l'élimination de tous les produits périmés. Les abords extérieurs auraient également besoin d'un bon lifting (peinture, terrasse, fleurs). Accueil très cordial par Nadège
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2021

8/10 Good

Pascale C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, location, listing accuracy
Gîte confortable et agréable, mais un peu trop cher au regard des prestations
Positif : à proximité des commerces, logement clair et spacieux dont les 2 chambres disposent de leur propre salle de bain & wc, vaisselle et meubles "de famille", emplacement au calme, place pour se garer, pas d'escaliers autres que les 3 marches du perron. A globalement bien répondu à notre besoin, surtout pour la personne très âgée qui nous accompagnait. Négatif : - rapport qualité/prix assez moyen (pas de lave-vaisselle, pas de vaisselle adaptée au micro-onde, pas de grille pain, aucun placard vide pour ranger nos victuailles que nous avons dû laisser sur le plan de travail, pas de possibilité de mettre du chauffage alors que la maison était à moins de 17° en raison d'une météo détestable au début de notre séjour et que nous étions accompagnés d'une personne très âgée, pas de livret d'accueil permettant de compenser le fait que la personne habituelle pour fournir les renseignements était elle-même en vacances si bien que par exemple le code d'accès Wifi a été trouvé par hasard sur un bout de papier au bout de 2 jours, pas vraiment de vue ce qui se comprend puisqu'il s'agit d'une maison dans le centre du village, espace pour manger dehors guère attrayant) - le prix n'est pas "tout inclus" : ne pas oublier de rajouter le forfait ménage assez cher qui est imposé et celui de l'accès wifi ; ils nous ont paru très surestimés dans la mesure où nous étions fort soigneux (3 adultes "seniors"), propres, peu présents sur la maison et que nous avons assez peu utilisé l'internet pendant la semaine.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

Siren T., Norge

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great vacation in Saint-Remy-Sur-Durolle
Our family had a very nice stay for eight days in the house, village and region. The nearby facilities, like bakery and grocery store, made the stay very agreeable. The area and region has a lot to offer. The apartement is spacious, at the first floor and with all the equipment needed. We would be happy to come back. There were some initial contact problems, which is reflected in the rating, but as soon as we had contact, it all worked out in the very best way.
Stayed 8 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Claire M., Ancenis, France

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Très bon séjour à St Rémy sur Durolle
Nous avons beaucoup apprécié notre séjour. La maison est très agréable, nous avons profité tous les jours de la terrasse extérieure, la cuisine bien équipée et une bonne literie. Maison bien située dans le village, à 2 pas de la boulangerie (très bonnes tartes), de la supérette, du marché du dimanche, et de la pizzeria que nous recommandons! Plan d'eau et piscine ont été très appréciés des enfants. Nous avons également suivi les circuits violets, randonnées de 4 à 7 km parfaitement adaptées avec des enfants. Très bons contacts avec la propriétaire et avec Nadège sur place!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2020

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Un peu éloigné des sites phares de l'Auvergne.
Plaisant, calme et très propre.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2020

10/10 Excellent

armand p.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great holiday
Reservation was very easy , lots of communication with the owner before our arrival . The village has local shops . Every morning, one of us would go to buy the croissants at boulangerie and by the time he returned coffee was ready. The house is in the middle of the village . Very comfortable accommodation with lots of light , good linen and towels, kitchen stocked with minimum needed. Lots of windows and doors we did not suffer from the heat. We will return.

8/10 Good

paola v.

un séjour très agréable
Bel appartement dans une jolie maison, bien équipée, avec deux salles de bains (une rareté) et un petit espace à l'extérieur avec table et chaises, dans un joli village avec pas mal de magasins (boulangerie-patisserie, boucherie, bureau de tabac, supermarché, pharmacie et restos (le Pizzaiole, par ex) tout près de la sortie de l'autoroute, donc très pratique pour rejoindre Vichy, Clermont, Le parc de Vulcania, le Puys de Dome….et Thiers qui est à peu de Km et où nous conseillons de visiter le Musée de la Coutellerie. Un gros merci a Nadège (et à sa famille) très gentille et toujours disponible! Je conseille cette propriété.
Stayed 8 nights in Aug 2018

8/10 Good

Helen F.

Good value for money
As two couples, we had a lovely stay in this well equipped and spotlessly clean two bedroom, ground floor flat. It was very well located in the little village of Saint Remy sur Durolle....easy walking distance to the village centre with its wonderful Boulangerie and Boucherie. The village is nestled in beautiful countryside with a fabulous lake on its outskirts. It is a peaceful base and very well positioned to explore towns further afield such Vichy, Theirs, Clermont Ferrand. Nardege, the property manager was very welcoming and was available to assist if required. We very much enjoyed our stay.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2018
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Carolyn B.

A comfortable home in a beautiful setting
We found the house extremely comfortable: a very pleasant and spacious home from home, with everything we needed and in a convenient location. Nadege the housekeeper welcomed us with home made biscuits and we lacked for nothing. The area was stunning and we enjoyed many beautiful walks in the mild, dry weather. We went up Puy de Dome by train, but walked up Puy de Pariou and this was probably our highlight, because of the stunning views. We also did several local walks and found the information we obtained from the Livradois- Forez National Park information centre at St Gervais sous Meymont invaluable. We bought a book of suggested walks from there. We loved Thiers and had a wonderful meal at La Belle Excuse. In fact, we fell in love with the whole region because of the variety of the beautiful landscape and the richness of the wildlife. We will never forget the wood full of cyclamen near Donat or the view from the top of La Roche de Volpe near Ambert. We would highly recommend a holiday here. Thank you Anne Marie.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2017
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

CHRISTOPHER B.

Village with Views
We loved St Remy! The accommodation was comfortable and we had everything we wanted. A small terrace, surrounded by a yew hedge, was ideal for eating outside.The bread shop was a two minute walk and one of the two small supermarkets stocked wonderful local butter. The lake is a 5 minute drive ( or short walk ) and has restaurants/ cafes. We were a little early in the season for evening openings, and that also applied to the Pizzeria in the village, which was actually being refurbished. There is a hotel/ restaurant in the centre of the village, but this was having some serious renovation work, and we were not entirely certain as to whether it was going to reopen as a hotel, or being converted into flats. However, Thiers is only 5 miles away if you wanted to eat out. There are numerous walks from the village, and around the lake. Do take the electric cog railway up the Puy de Dome, as the views are fantastic. Or, of course, you could always walk up!! The whole area is very picturesque and the mountain scenery is superb.
Stayed 10 nights in May 2017
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

jo g.

Great Holiday
Four of us visited for the first time the Auvergne and we are so glad we chose this village and this lovely house to stay at. The village still has individual shops for everything as it used to be. No supermarkets here . The cakes at the bakery are out of this world . Easter is a quiet time to be in France. Ee enjoyed visiting the castles around the area . We had wonderful long walks in the woods outside the village. The house is most comfortable . Weather was cool in the evening outside but we were in a cocoon inside as the house is well insulated. I recommend spending time in this home and village and we hope to come agin next year.
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

christine e.

Great time in a GREAT home
We had a great time in this lovely village trying our basic french on the locals.... We enjoyed on recommendation from the owner,, going to the local farm to buy milk, butter, eggs etc ...We had not done that before. The house was very clean and most comfortable with good linen and china. The housekeeper welcomed us with home made cookies !! We look forward returning another time.
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

cathy t.

GREAT CHOICE -
Dear Anne, I just wanted to tell you that we had a really good holiday in St Remy last week. The house was very comfortable and the weather much better than we had any right to expect - there was really only one day that was a complete washout, the Tuesday (I see wet public holidays are not just a British tradition!) and Thurs & Fri it was very summery (30C). So we were able to do a lot of sightseeing both in the Livradois Forez area and in the Volcanoes National Park. Thank you
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Ian s.

HOLIDAYS IN AUVERGNE
Dear Anne, we thoroughly enjoyed our stay in your house in St Remy. Nadege was very helpful - and thank you for allowing us to have some heating on in the evenings for the first couple of days as it certainly didn't feel like summer at the time!! Fortunately the weather did pick up as the week progressed and we had some very enjoyable visits to the beautiful countryside. Our "highlights" were le Puy en Velay (well worth the drive), le Mont Dore and le Puy de Sancy (although I wasn't courageous enough to go up in the cable car!) and a very pleasant walk around the Parc de la Drosera and its miniature buildings. We also enjoyed walking around Thiers and bought a variety of kitchen knives. Thank you once again for all the helpful information - we will certainly recommend your house to friends if they are thinking of spending time in the Auvergne. Best wishes Ian and Veronica
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

David L.

Loved it!!
Hello Anne Marie The Auvergne is now one of our favourite places in France. It is very scenic, very peaceful. The people are extremely friendly. The food was first class and cheeses were excellent and the Auvergne wine was very good also. Your home is of a very high standard and we were very pleased with the accommodation. Facilities and equipment and everything we needed was there. The market and the boulangerie were very good and for shopping we used the Champion in La Monnerie. Weather was very hot at the start but we got a couple of overcast days which were nearly welcome. Thank you for booking La Vielle Auberge. We went there Sunday which was exceptionally warm and we had a very good meal. We went to Vichy on two days and had an enjoyable day in Place du Dome. We ate in Table d’Antoine which was probably our best meal. There was a fish dish which we had which was called filet de maigre which seems to translate a lean fish. The best restaurant near the apartment by a long way was Auberge du Palais in Celles sur Durolle. We ate there two nights. This was recommended by an English couple in your notes and she was right when she said the description of the meals do not do justice to the dishes. The chef was very helpful in explaining the dishes. We also ate in Chez la Mere Depalle which was good but not as good as the Auberge du Palais. We had a couple of pizzas from the Pizzaoille which were very nice and the staff there were very friendly. There were some very pleasant walks at the Lac and also the Valle des Rouets. Also the view from Calvaire was excellent. We also visited Charroux which was very pleasant but quiet on the day we visited. The paper mill in Ambert was also enjoyable. For our first two nights we stayed near Sauxillanges in Auberge des Liards. We would strongly recommend this for someone looking for a stopover in the Southern Auvergne. Very good accommodation and the food is organic and very tasty. One suggestion that we might make would be to have a gite journal in St Remy for everybody to complete. Finally, thank you very much for all your assistance and all the details you sent us which were very helpful. We will certainly be recommending the apartment and the Auvergne as a place to visit. We hope to enjoy some indian summer in cannes during our next holiday this year. Regards, David & Máire
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Pure Relaxation
Dear Anne Marie Our holiday in St Remy was great. We liked the house a lot - it was comfortable and we were at ease both inside and out. The location was convenient - we used the local shops, especially the boulangerie and market. We were luck to be there for Quattorze juillet and enjoyed the village event and fireworks. We did quite a bit of gentle walking around the village and lake -just right. We spent a lot of time sitting in the garden reading as the weather for the most part very good- only a couple of spectacular storms and the odd shower. We were fascinated by Thiers - valley des Usines - and ate there a few times (La belle Excuse 6 Rue du Bourg Tel 0473806108)- very friendly, interesting and good value) The visit to Puy de Dome was very successful and we enjoyed a day in Vichy. All our excursions were unstressful because the destinations were easy to get to. We decided not to go further afield. So, a delightful 'sejour' in a very pretty and comfortable place. Best wishes Sandra B
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

GREAT DESTINATION & ACCOMMODATION
Mon, 10 Aug 2009 Dear Anne Marie, had a wonderful holiday thank you or should i say 'merci beaucoup' The weather was fantastic - every day in the 30's. Had a couple of days at the lake just chilling out. Took the girls horse riding (which was easy to find thanks to your directions) - a very pleasent afternoon in the forest. Went to Lyon for the day, did the vernacular and took in the sights at the cathedral - would recommend 'old Lyon' to anyone.Small quaint shops and restaurants plus the puppet museum. Theirs was amazing, especially the medieaval part. The girls would like to recommend the 'Pat-a-Pain' for pizzas: excellent 'fast' food. We were astounded by Carrefour, talk about everything under one roof and the supermarket puts english ones to shame - what variety! Never made the 'Vielle Auberge' and sorry, did not realise till i read the stuff at the house you had actually booked it. We did make it the village one day and enjoyed that too. Must tell you while driving to Les Noes we found the barrages de la Tache and du Rouchain - what a find! please recommend it to others. We walked all round and up and over the dam - breath taking views .A game of crazy golf at St Remy' s lake, finished off another lovely day. Never got to Clermont though the girls spent all day at Vulcania : a must for children {and adults too} ) As for the village, well what a wonderful little spot to live, loved the bakery! what amazing cakes. Ate at 'Le Pizzaole' a couple of nights, great food! and at the Panoramique at the lake.A few meals 'at home' with food bought at Carrefour and cooked by me! (must be the french air!). Thursday market was great, bought some nice fresh food and the girls bought lots at the stalls. Finally the house, fabulous place for both living and as a base. Please pass on my thanks to Nadege (got back after the drive to Lyon and i was so tired ,she had watered the flowers for me - bless her) and the girls would like to thank her husband for getting their broadband working - facebook and msn!! My only regret is that i did too much driving (1800 miles all told) and the wrong type of car for those roads, a big 2 litre diesel estate;wrong wrong wrong - oh for a motorbike! Even so thanks again for a fabulous weeks holiday Au revoir Alan
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

A wonderful holiday
Hi - We are a Canadian family from Vancouver who stayed in this property in May 2009. We had a wonderful time. The property itself was clean, well-maintained,and had everything we needed and more. The lady who looks after the property and her family are a delight and our children made fast friends in no time. The towns people are helpful and friendly, and the local shops and Sunday market are a great for buying fresh produce from the area. There is a plan de l'eau (reservoir) nearby with lots of fun summer activities - swimming and boating do not start until summer holidays begin, but even so it is a great place for a picnic on a sunny day. There is lots to see and do in the area and its surrounds - walking , hiking, bicycling, sightseeing, shopping (the area is well known for its cutlery), eating - it's all there but its probably best to have a car at your disposal if you want to venture further afield. The property has loads of information about places to visit and things to do for those who are newcomers to the area, like we were. I woud definitely recommend this property - we are planning to return!