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Description of holiday gite in St Etienne sur Usson, Auvergne

Les Hirondelles is situated in the hamlet of Chabanol, near St Etienne-sur-Usson on the edge of the Livradois Forez National Park. The property consists of an old Auvergne farmhouse where we offer B&B, and a converted barn which is a gite. The gite has 2 large bedrooms, fully-equipped kitchen, shower room, very large living area with ceiling beams and woodburning stove, and sleeps 6 people comfortably. French windows allow acess to a private terrace and the large, pretty garden. From the garden there are fabulous views over open countryside to the Sancy mountains and ski areas. The countryside abounds with widlfe, wild flowers and birds.

Les Hirondelles provides a peaceful place to relax with lots to see and do in the surrounding area. There are marked walking paths starting from the end of the drive making Les Hirondelles an ideal place for ramblers and bird watchers. There are lots of opportunties for day trips to places such as Puy en Velay, Puy de Dome, the Sancy and Cantal mountains, Vichy, Clermont Ferrand and Ambert. Shops, restaurants and markets are available in Sauxillanges (8km) and Issoire (16km).

Accommodation, Facilities and Services

Suitability:	No Smoking, Pets Considered
General:	Hairdryer Large salon with fireplace, wood burning stove, & electric heaters
Bedrooms:	2 Bedrooms, Sleeps 6 1 Double/s, 5 Single/s, 1 Cot/s I large bedroom with double & 1/2 single beds. Mezannine bedroom with 3 single beds
Bathrooms:	1 Bathroom/s 1 Shower/s, 1 Wash basin/s, 1 Toilets/s Bathroom on ground floor
Lounge:	Seating for 8 people TV, Video, DVD Player, Board Games, Books/Magazines, Selection of Films French channels only on TV
Dining Area:	Seating for 8 people Large family table, plus pine table & benches
Kitchen/Utility:	Oven, Hob, Fridge, Microwave, Kettle, Toaster, Coffee maker, Washing machine, Ironing board, Iron
Outdoors:	BBQ, Shared garden, Terrace, Patio table, Patio chairs, Sunshade Very large garden available to all our guests, but private terrace for gite
Access:	Car essential, Private car park
Services:	Linen provided, Cleaning included, Babysitting Towels supplied on request for supplement fee

Price quoted in £ Sterling

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Rates

Period	Weekly
07/01/12 - 31/03/12	€350.00
31/03/12 - 14/04/12	€400.00
14/04/12 - 30/06/12	€350.00
30/06/12 - 01/09/12	€550.00
01/09/12 - 27/10/12	€350.00
27/10/12 - 22/12/12	€250.00
22/12/12 - 05/01/13	€400.00

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Deposit/Booking Notes: Deposit of 30% required to confirm booking. balance due 1 month before starting date of stay. Payment by cheque or bank transfer.
Dammage deposit of 50€ payable on arrival - returned on departure minus charges for any dammage charges.
Extra supplement for wood for the wood burning stove - 5€/basket

Location of holiday rental in St Etienne sur Usson, Auvergne

Holiday Type:	Rural, Lake/Riverside, Mountain, Historic/Sightseeing, Family
Local Activities:	Swimming/Watersports, Skiing/Snowboarding, Walking, Fishing, Climbing, Horse Riding, Tennis, Cycling/Mountain Biking, Local Market

Location description

Sauxillanges - Clunisian site, lively village with shops, small supermarket, bars, restaurants - 8kms
Issoire - lovely market town with Romanesque church, clock tower, shops, supermarkets, bars, restaurants - 16kms.
Cleremont Ferrand - pretty city with old quarter, museums, art galleries, cathedral - 45kms
Sancy mountains - Besse, Super Besse (ski resort), St Nectaire (thermal spa), Mont Dore (ski & thermal spa)

Other activities

Mountain bike hire - 5kms, canoeing & adventure park - 16kms
Plan d`eau - swimmimg (supervised in summer), pedalos -8kms

Tourist attractions

Puy de Dome, Vichy, Puy en Velay, Chateau de Murol, Livradois Forez, Chaise Dieu, Ambert (tourist train) - all within driving distance

Nearest Airport:	Cleremont Ferrand	45km
Nearest Railway Station:	Issoire	16km
Nearest Bus Station:	Issoire	16km
Nearest Pub/Restaurant:	Sauxillanges	8km

Directions

By car
Issoire is approx 30 mins south of Clermont Ferrand on the A75 motorway.
At Issoire take J13 following signs to Sauxillanges.
In centre of Sauxillanges turn right following sign to Sarpoil then at edge of village take left fork signposted to St Etienne sur Usson & Les Hirondelles.
After about 8k of uphill driving look for a left turn to Chabanol on small sign - also sign to Les Hirondelles.
Follow the road into Chabanol and at the end turn left into our drive following sign.

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