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Village cottage in superb natural environment

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Property Description

Attractively restored house in tranquil hamlet in a listed European natural heritage area. Superb scenery, peace and quiet, hiking, biking, bird watching, river sports.

Property Details

This tastefully restored farm cottage gîte is in a small and friendly hamlet in the commune of Saint Ilpize, in the heart Auvergne's beautiful Haut-Allier valley, 90 km. south of Clermont Ferrand. The stone-built gite has been carefully and attractively restored. The hillside behind (starting just behind the house) is a class 1 nature reserve ( . The area is a haven for nature lovers, with its wealth of wildlife - birds, mammals and plants - including eagles, deer and even small wild prickly-pear cacti.
On the ground floor there is a spacious living area with dining table for six, and comfortable chairs, under a beamed ceiling. The two windows look out over the valley, with views down to the river and up to the hilltops opposite. There is a semi-enclosed kitchen area with gas cooker, fridge-freezer, top-loading washing machine and cupboards. Above, there are three bedrooms, two with double beds and one with two twin beds.
In summer months, there is good swimming in the river just a few hundred yards from the cottage. The area is great for hiking, mountain-biking and other rural pursuits.

Rental Policies

Weekly, saturday to saturday

Arrival Times

Saturdays 4 pm

Amenities

• Radio
• DVD Player
• Fishing Near By
• Hi-Speed Internet
• Hot Tub

Rental Rates

EUR 360.00 to EUR 550.00 per week

Additional Rate and Deposit Information

Holiday cottage available on a weekly basis only, from late April until late October.

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