Chateldon>40 km E>Clermont-Ferrand>Puy-de-Dome>Auvergne>France
Property 1745
3 Bedrooms
1 Bathrooms
Apartment
floor area 70 sq m
Sleeps 6
Les Charmes, attractive rural apartment near Vichy.
Les Charmes, set in a wooded garden, overlooks Chateldon and its castle. It has a separate entrance at the back through french windows leading into the sitting room. The well equipped kitchen is at one end. Through another door leading to an interior hall, you will find the bathroom, toilet and 3 bedrooms. There is a terrace with table and barbecue. Our rates vary from 300-500 per week depending on season and numbers.
Accommodation: Self Catering |
Charge Currency: Euro| No Rates available
The Property
Arrive in medieval Chateldon and take the road to Puy Guillame, a pretty market town on the Allier. 500 metres up the road, looking down on Chateldon and its castle, you will find Les Charmes set in a wooded garden that once used to be a vineyard. There is room to park your car at the front of the house but your separate entrance is at the back up some steps. At the top of the steps you turn right towards the terrace with its table and barbecue and left through French windows into the living room where there are sofas and armchairs and a television. The well-equipped kitchen with dishwasher, washing machine and microwave is at one end. Through another door leading to an interior hall, you will find the bathroom, toilet and 3 bedrooms. The living room has a wood burning stove, a TV, a DVD player and a CD player and radio and French window leading to an independent terrace which has an outdoor table and a barbecue. There are 2 sofas and 2 arm chairs. There are 3 bedrooms (2 double and 1 twin bedded) sleeping 6 people. We can provide a cot and a folding bed. The American kitchen is well equipped. It has a gas cooker, fridge, microwave, dishwasher and washing machine as well as many smaller gadgets.
Kitchen
Living Room
Terrace
View from main bedroom
Bedrooms
Bedroom 1
Sleeps 2
1 Double
Bed
Bedroom 2
Sleeps 2
1 Double
Bed
Bedroom 3
Sleeps 2
2 Single
Beds
Extra Beds
1 Cot available
Bathrooms
Bathroom 1
Toilet, Basin, Shower, Bath
Other Rooms
Kitchenette, Lounge
Laundry Facilities:
Washing Machine, Drying Rack, Iron, Ironing Board
Catering:
4 ring stove, Single Oven, Microwave, Coffee Maker, Fridge, Freezer, Dishwasher
Dining:
KitchenDiner table seats 8, Garden table seats 6, High Chair
Entertainment:
TV, DVD, CD Player, Radio, Computer
Exterior:
Terrace, Private Garden, BarBque, Parking, Garden Chairs 6
Comfort:
Central Heating, Electric Fans, Open Fire
Services:
Telephone, WiFi, Inhouse Catering Option, Cleaning On Changeover, Towels provided, Linen provided
Suitability:
Pets considered, Restricted Smoking
Not Suitable for:
Elderly or Infirm
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The village of Chateldon lies in the foothills of of the Montagne Bourbonnaise and the northern edge of the Livradois-Forez Park, the largest nature park in Europe. The region has exceptional natural landscapes and is rich in flora and fauna. To the west lies the Limagne, where the Allier and Dore rivers converge, which is a haven for a wide variety of migratory birds. There are lots of lovely walks in the area, from the gentle to the more demanding. Some can be taken straight from the door. The Montagne Bourbonnaise rises to 1300m and is a favourite for walkers, cyclists and horseriders. Two Grande Randonnee trails, the GR3 and the GR3A, pass nearby. The Rivers Sioule and Allier (very local) offer canoing. There is a range of lakes in the area to swim in. The Puy de Dτme and the Auvergne Volcanic Regional Nature Park is an hour's drive away where there is spectacular walking and climbing, as well as skiing and snow-boarding in winter. You can also visit Vulcania, the volcano exhibition centre and museum. Vichy, an elegant spa town with a plan d'eau is 15 minutes drive away. Concerts, plays and operas are regularly performed in the beautiful opera house in Vichy. There is a 6 screen cinema and there are some nice restaurants. The town regularly hosts national and international sporting events. The whole area is famous for its Romanesque churches and its medieval castles. The chateau at nearby Busset has exhibitions and concerts. There are also many beautiful towns with medieval centres to visit such as Moulins, Billom, Thiers, and Clermont-Ferrand.
Location Details
Location Type:
Rural, Mountainous, Picturesque, Peaceful, Historic, Away from it all, Relaxed, Inexpensive
Things to see and do:
Swimming, Rambling Routes, Cycling, Climbing, Golf, Sightseeing, Canoeing, Horse Riding, Coarse Fishing,
Theme Park, Historic Buildings
Amenities:
Restaurant 4km, Bar <0.5km, Cafe <0.5km, Lake 10km, Supermarket 9km, Local Store <0.5km, Doctor <0.5km,
Hospital 10km, Pharmacy <0.5km, Boulangerie 0.5
Getting there:
Nearest Airport:
Clermont-Ferrand@40km
Nearest Railway Station:
Vichy@20km
Nearest Motorway junction:
A89 and A71@20km
Getting around:
Car:
Recommended
Local Bus Service:
Limited
Taxis:
Can be booked
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Preferred charging currency is Euro.
Other currencies accepted:
( GBP - Pounds Sterling )
Our charges vary between 290 and 500 according to numbers and season. The basic rates are for 2 people. Supplements per head are 30 or 40 euros
Basic Rates
5 Sept 2009 30 avril 2010 290
1 May 2 July 2010 320
3 July 3 13 August 2010 340
14 August - 24 Sept 2010 320
Mrs Mary Williamson
Tel: 33 (0)473 949975 between 9am and 10pm
Languages spoken:
English, French
Notes:
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