Cottages with reception room: 19 people max

Entire home in Menat, France

  1. 16+ guests
  2. 8 bedrooms
  3. 14 beds
  4. 4.5 baths
Hosted by Matthieu
  1. Superhost
  2. 5 years hosting

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LES GITES DE LACHAUX offers this nice farmhouse for you to get together with family or friends. Nestled in the heart of France (Massif Central), it allows the four corners of the country to meet easily and fully enjoy the setting and the omnipresent nature.

The space
Total capacity: 19 people on site (gites+ reception room). Due to insurance and infrastructure reasons, we can't accommodate anymore. ANY REQUEST BEYOND THAT WILL NOT BE SUCCESSFUL

At your disposal 3 cottages with each its outdoor spaces and a reception room allowing you to gather in a neutral point.

* LARGE GITE 140 m2: for 10 people
Ground floor: large living room: living room, dining room, fitted and equipped kitchen, bathroom, separate toilet.
FLOOR: two bedrooms with 1 DOUBLE BED, one bedroom 1 DOUBLE BED + 1 SINGLE BED, 1 bedroom 3 SINGLE BEDS. Bathroom, separate WC.

* DUPLEX 85 m2: for 5 people
Living room: living room, fitted and equipped kitchen.
FLOOR: on the mezzanine: landing room with 2 SINGLE BEDS, one bedroom with 1 DOUBLE BED. Extra room with 1 SINGLE BED. Bathroom, separate WC.

* SMALL GITE 70 m2: for 4 people
Ground floor: living room including living room, fitted and equipped kitchen. One bedroom with 1 DOUBLE BED. Bathroom with toilet.
Floor: A cabin room (attic) with 2 SINGLE BEDS.

Bed linen and beds made upon your arrival, bath and pool towels are provided. Childcare equipment on site (high chairs, children's dishes, baby bathtub, changing mat, pot...) Condiments, dish soap, tea towels...

Reception ROOM of 70 m2 fully equipped with sound equipment and lights. Equipped kitchen, toilet.

🌿 Discover the treasures of the Combrailles

Ideally located between nature and heritage, our cottages offer you privileged access to superb sites both in Puy de Dôme and in Allier:

🚣🏻‍♂️ Canoeing and via ferrata at the Menat Bridge
🏞️ Walks in the Gorges de la Sioule
🤽🏻‍♂️ Swimming in a maar: Le Gour de Tazenat
🪨Visit Menat and its thousand-year-old abbey
🏰 Rocher Castle
🦖 Paleopolis, a park dedicated to paleontology
🏯 The Buddhist temple of Biollet
🐈‍⬛ Street Art - The Cats of Gouttières
💦 Gour Saillant Waterfall
🌋 In the heart of a Volcano - Lemptegy
🚈 Panoramic view of the Domes - exceptional view of the volcanoes of the Chaîne des Puys and the Limagne fault
and many more... Feel free to consult our GUIDE, where you will find all the information.

Between relaxation, discoveries and wide open spaces, your stay at the Gîtes de Lachaux will be a beautiful natural break in the heart of Auvergne. 🌸

Guest access
All in the same courtyard with access to heated pool (June to September), children's playground, trampoline, petanque court, wood games (molkky, pucks), soccer cage with balls, swings, hammock...

Equipped terraces: bio-climatic pergolas, garden furniture, tables, barbecues, deckchairs...

ON-SITE SERVICE: to liven up your evenings, we offer à la carte pizzas that are completely homemade and cooked in front of you in a gas oven. If you are interested, just let us know 24 hours in advance.
4 choices of pizzas at €12.50 each:
- Margherita (with or without ham)
- Pacific (salmon)
- 4 cheeses (including Saint Nectaire and Fourme d'Ambert PDO)
- Goat cheese/honey

Other things to note
PETS ARE NOT ALLOWED.

We do not charge electric cars. Terminals available 10 min from the gîte.

Cleaning before your departure: please simply undo your sheets, clean the surfaces (tables, worktops) and sweep. We'll take care of the rest.

What this place offers

Kitchen
Wifi
Dedicated workspace
Free parking on premises
Pool - open specific hours, heated, pool toys
Unavailable: Carbon monoxide alarm

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Rated 5.0 out of 5 from 18 reviews.

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Rated 5.0 out of 5 stars for cleanliness

Rated 4.9 out of 5 stars for accuracy

Rated 5.0 out of 5 stars for check-in

Rated 5.0 out of 5 stars for communication

Rated 5.0 out of 5 stars for location

Rated 5.0 out of 5 stars for value

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Where you’ll be

Menat, Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes, France
Exact location will be provided after booking.

Meet your host

Superhost
168 reviews
4.98 out of 5 average rating
5 years of hosting
My work: Artisan
Speaks French
My wife, our three children and I are delighted to welcome you to our cottages to make you discover our beautiful region and its different activities but also to enjoy the calm and nature that surrounds us here in Lachaux.

Matthieu is a Superhost

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