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La Maison en Haut - Cottage Holiday Rental in St Austremoine, Haute-Loire, France

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£297 - £424 Per property per week (Rates)

Capacity 5

Bedrooms 3

Bathrooms 1

Separate toilets 2

Suitability Suitable for children, Touring motorcyclists welcome, Unsuitable for the elderly, Unsuitable for wheelchair access

Property highlights Barbecue, Scenic views

Access  No public transport available, Car Essential Car hire

"Many thanks for a haven of tranquillity.  The house seems to encourage total indolence!  E..."

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  • House, church and view to the east
    House, church and view to the east
  • View of part of living/dining room
    View of part of living/dining room
  • Staircase to first floor
    Staircase to first floor
  • Library corner
    Library corner
  • Corner of kitchen
    Corner of kitchen
  • North window of landing
    North window of landing
  • Main bedroom with lit bateau
    Main bedroom with lit bateau
  • Window in main bedroom
    Window in main bedroom
  • Single bedroom with door curtain
    Single bedroom with door curtain
  • North end of top floor bedroom
    North end of top floor bedroom
  • View from top floor bedroom
    View from top floor bedroom
  • Front door and terrace
    Front door and terrace
  • House, terrace and patio below
    House, terrace and patio below
  • The village, la Maison en Haut top right
    The village, la Maison en Haut top right
  • View from Kitchen window
    View from Kitchen window
  • Saturday market at Brioude
    Saturday market at Brioude
  • Hay-making
    Hay-making
  • The area above Lavoute-Chilhac
    The area above Lavoute-Chilhac

Where is it

Haute-Loire
 

17th Century House in Tiny Village in Beautiful Tranquil Valley

The carefully restored cottage is both picturesque and comfortable, with wonderful views over the pretty village and surrounding valleys and hills. On four floors with two small terraces at the rear it provides a tranquil retreat in which to enjoy reading, painting, walking, bird-watching, etc. There is little traffic and lovely walks around the small village which has a working farm, church and 8 other houses.

Saint Austremoine is just 5km away from the small mediaeval town of Lavoute-Chilhac which has all essential amenities, several restaurants, and canoes and kayaks for hire. The larger mediaeval towns of Langeac, Brioude, and Le Puy offer much to see and to do.

This beautiful, unspoilt and relatively undiscovered area offers swimming, canoeing and kayaking in the River Allier, walking, cycling, horse-riding, local markets and museums.

The Auvergne is renowned for its chateaux and romanesque churches.

House brochure and further information on the region on request.

Holiday Accommodation at La Maison en Haut

La Maison en Haut retains all the charm of an old auvergnat farmhouse with the addition of modern comforts. The stone-built terrace, with pots of geraniums and garden furniture, is shaded by a parasol, and there is a barbecue on the lower paved terrace. Martins, swallows and redstarts nest in the adjoining barns in the spring and summer, when there are many wildflowers along the lanes and in the fields.

The house is on four floors, and accommodates up to six people. Original features of the house are the exposed beams, the main wooden staircase, quaint windows and some auvergnat furniture. The old oak front door leads from the stone-built terrace into the

  • Main room with original wooden floor, large antique dining table, benches and dresser. There is also a comfortable modern settee, wood-burning stove in the large hearth and armchairs in the library corner.
  • Well-equipped kitchen on this floor.  The staircase leads directly from the main room to the second floor.
  • Double bedroom has a large French-style double bed and lovely views 
  • Small single bedroom leads off the landing, which is furnished with a large table and shelves with board games and puzzles.
  • WC with washbasin.
  • Three single beds in the room on the upper floor, with beautiful view down the valley to the mountains beyond.  This room  also houses the video player and an antique auvergnat cot.
  • Bathroom with shower and washing machine is on the ground floor.
  • Second WC.

There are lots of books on all floors and quiet places in which to read them.

Outside:

Young children enjoy the play-house under the stone staircase and there is access to a field above the house for games.  The small village is fun for children to explore and the communal bread oven, the fountain and the church are all visible from the house.

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About St Austremoine in Haute-Loire, Auvergne

Saint Austremoine is in the Haute-Loire, one of the four departments which, with the Allier, Puy de Dome and Cantal, form the region known as the Auvergne. South of the dramatic volcanic area of the Puy de Dome, Saint Austremoine, at 600 metres, is in a green hilly area of woods and fields which the river Allier meanders through before cutting its way through the Gorges de l'Allier south of Langeac. 

A relatively undiscovered area, the local roads and towns are quiet, though busier on market days and in August. The mediaeval towns of Brioude, Langeac, Saugues and St Flour are all within easy reach as are the Mountains of the Margeride and the Livradois-Forez national park.

Visit the scientific park 'Vulcania', take a train trip through the beautiful Gorges de l'Allier, visit the pilgrim sites of La Chaise Dieu and Le Puy.

The Auvergne has more chateaux than any other region in France, and wonderful romanesque churches. The markets supply local cheeses, charcuterie and 'aligot' (an auvergnat potato dish), as well as Le Puy lace, Laguiole knives and bric-a-brac.

See Local guide and map for information on nearby towns and facilities.

How To Get To St Austremoine in Haute-Loire, Central France

The property is 90 kms south of Clermont-Ferrand.

  • Airports:  Lyons, 3hrs, Clermont-Ferrand, 1.5hrs, St. Etienne, 2.5hrs, Rodez 3hrs.
  • Train: The nearest TGV (high speed train) station is St. Etienne, 2.5hrs. The nearest mainline station is Langeac, 20kms.
  • Ferry/Road:  Le Havre - Saint Austremoine 652kms. Calais - Saint Austremoine 800kms.  Paris - Saint Austremoine 510 kms. There are many pleasant places for an overnight stop in the Loire region if driving from Calais or Le Havre.

See Local guide and map for information on nearby towns and airports.

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Guest Reviews Of La Maison en Haut

Cassie and Selwyn Tillett
10/8/09

Many thanks for a haven of tranquillity.  The house seems to encourage total indolence!  Excellent comfortable bed and all other facilities as needed.  The area is simply full of beautiful scenery. Lavoute-Chilhac is a sweet and useful town, and the craft market was wonderful.

4/5

Stella and Andy Wilson
10/8/09

A wonderful holiday and fabulous house.  We have been very comfortable and found everything we need. It felt very much like staying in somebody's home rather than a holiday cottage. We loved the village, the quiet, the countryside and the birds.

 Thank you Chris for letting us stay here, we appreciated it all - the fresh flowers lasted a week.

5/5

Timothy and Teresa Frost
10/8/09

We are both keen bird-watchers so this has been a fabulous location for us. [From the village we've seen] swallows, martins, swifts, black redstarts, buzzards, hobby, serins, red and black kites, peregrine, booted eagle. New birds for us [were] rock sparrow, middle spotted woodpecker, ortolan buting, griffen and black vultures, stonechat, melodious warbler, tree pipit and rock bunting. It has been a fabulous retreat, so thank you very much and we hope everyone who comes here enjoys it as much as we did.

4/5

Hilary and Jonathon Powell and family
10/8/09

Loved the house and location. The house has character, personality and a very well equipped kitchen. Jonathan really enjoyed VTT in the local area with killer climbs, disappearing tracks and technical rocky descents. We loved the area and hope to come back again sometime. Thankyou.

5/5

Gill
2/28/11

A comfortable and carefully restored auvergnat cottage in a quiet area of rural France; a well - equipped kitchen and a good supply of reading on the book shelves. Walking and bird watching on the doorstep or in the nearby countryside. An ideal location for a tranquil holiday in an unspoilt corner of France.

5/5

Clive and Gabriel Roberts, Tura Beach, NSW, Australia
7/14/11

We have had a lovely peaceful stay at Saint Austremoine enjoying the wonderful scenery.  The house has been a great place to experience French rural life................................many thanks to Christine for her warm welcome and 'treats' and for sharing La Maison en Haut with us. It's a wonderful old house and will live long in our memories.

5/5

 

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Facilities at La Maison en Haut

Facility Details
TypeCottage (Self-catering)
Bedrooms 1 single, 1 double, 1 triple
Bathrooms 1 bathroom(s)
Separate toilets 2
Capacity 5
SuitabilitySuitable for children, Touring motorcyclists welcome, Unsuitable for the elderly, Unsuitable for wheelchair access
Linen 10 euros per person
Changeover day Saturday
Facility Details
Internal facilities Board Games, CD player, Electric heaters, Hairdryer, Radio, Telephone, VCR, Wood burning fire or stove
Kitchen facilities Dishwasher, Electric oven, Fridge-Freezer, Gas hob, Ironing facilities, Microwave, Washing machine
External features on site Barbecue, Scenic views
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Availability at La Maison en Haut

Changeover day: Saturday

Availability last updated on: - Wednesday, March 20, 2013

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Rates

Accommodation rental period Tariff
29 June 2013 - 30 August 2013 €500.00 per property per week
(£424 $648)
31 August 2013 - 27 September 2013 €350.00 per property per week
(£297 $454)

Additional price information

  • Arrivals between 5 and 7pm, departure by 10am.
  • 10% discount for second week.
  • A 25% non-refundable deposit secures the booking, the balance to be paid 8 weeks before arrival. 
  • There is a supplement to cover electrical costs above 85kwhh per week (85kwh are sufficient for normal summer use for 5-6 people for one week) and extra firewood is charged at cost.
  • NOTE: Young children require careful supervision on the outdoor terrace and steps, and on the wooden staircases inside. The owner cannot be held responsible or liable for any accident, injury or damage from whatever cause which may occur while clients are temporarily resident at the property. Clients are strongly advised to take out appropriate health, travel and cancellation insurance.

General Information:

  • All linen and towels are supplied including six swim towels for a small price of 10€ per person. The cost of gas and water is included, as is 85kw of electricity, which covers normal summer consumption for 5-6 visitors. A bag of barbecue fuel is supplied and some logs for the occasional fire.
  • On arrival visitors will find dry goods supplies for a simple meal, a bottle of wine, fruit juice, coffee, tea, milk and sugar.

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Christine Daintith

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Tel: + 33 (0)1 42 81 06 98

Languages spoken by owner English, French, Italian

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