The AlbaHomes Lodge

Welcome to your private paradise in the countryside! The Albahomes are located in the outbuildings of the Domaine du Buis which dates back to 1650. There are 3Albahomes connected by an inner private courtyard. The 5 hectare estate is the ideal place for a group getaway with family/friends. The Albahomes support Albatross Foundation whose HQ is located at Domaine du Buis. The aim of Albatross is to provide free education on sustainable development and it has already trained > 15000 youths. The space The cottages form a body of 3 buildings in a U shape around an enclosed and secured courtyard. The Albahome1 (100m2) includes : - a living room, - a bedroom/office with fireplace, - a kitchen, - a bathroom, - a separate toilet, - 3 independent bedrooms with wardrobes (possibility of sleeping 2/3 people per room -1 large closet for the luggages . The Albahome2 (100m2) includes : - a large kitchen with a table for 12 persons that can serve as a living room, - 1 large master bedroom with a four-poster bed persons, sofa, armchairs and a home video, - 1 mezzanine bedroom with a futon and a sofa bed and a desk, - 1 cellar fully equipped with American refrigerator, freezer, ovens, washing machine and dryer. Albahome3 (100m2) is a clubhouse that opens onto the pool. It includes : - a living room with dining table and sofas, - a bar area with meridian sofas, - a bathroom. Albahome2 and Albahome3 communicate with each other. Albahome1 is connected by the inner courtyard. Albahome1 and Albahome2 can be rented separately (see separate Airbnb offers). The owners live in the main residence on the other side of the main entrance and are available if you need anything. WIFI available Safety box Options (to support directly to Albatross Foundation): BED LINEN AND TOWELS NOT PROVIDED but can be rented (pack per person euro 30 including bed linen; kitchen set; bathroom towels and swimming pool towels)) Billard available upon request (euro 25/hour) 6 bicycles available (euro 10 per day) Jacuzzi for 6 persons can be made available upon request (euro 25 per hour) Domestic animal accepted: euro 70 per animal/per stay Overtime stay: proportional hourly rate Guest access You will have access to the 3 cottages and the 5 hectares of wooded land of the Buis. At the edge of the 6m x 12m diamond-shaped pool (with a cover to keep the heat in and a security alarm), you can lounge on the deckchairs, swim a few laps, have a barbecue. You can also enjoy a jaccuzzy upon request. If you like fishing, don't forget your fishing rods! Our pond and its Zodiac await you... In season, you can pick some fruits and vegetables in our organic pedagogic garden. Children can play on the swing, rope, buttocks, turnstile, ping-pong while parents play a game of pétanque on ourlarge petanque game equipped with benches. Other things to note Our region offers beautiful walks and bike rides, as well as a rich heritage. Here are some activities to do in the area: - Visit the Château de la Bâtie d'Urfé, - Hike on the banks of the Loire in Balbigny, - Visit of the priory of Pommiers-en-Forez, - The Véloire bicycle path, - Guided tour of the Château de la Roche, - Hat museum in Chazelles-sur-Lyon, - Swimming at the Lake of Villerest. And a little further away: - Lyon, its old town, its traboules, its funicular and its stores - the ski resort of Chalmazel, - the Marina of Roanne,...