Authentic village house. 4-6 bedrooms, 8-15 pers.

Large family home in the heart of the picturesque village of Brénod. Authentic, unique, spacious, and peaceful with birdsong. Enclosed parking and garden. Ideal for relaxing with friends or family. Sleeps up to 15. Walking trails start from the village. Summer/winter ski resort is 10 min away. Shops in the village: bakery, cheese shop, bar, restaurant. Supermarket is 10 min away. 1st floor: 4 bedrooms, shower. Ground floor: living room (5th bedroom), dining room (6th bedroom), kitchen, shower. The space The house (with garden and parking) is ideal for relaxing with friends or family (up to 15 people). Located in the heart of the charming, rural village of Brénod, the house is just steps from the village square, next to the bar-restaurant-grocery store, the bakery, and the cheese shop (renowned in the Comté region). Brénod is situated in the Haut-Bugey region (a stronghold of the French Resistance) on the delightful Hauteville plateau. Rolling hills dotted with deciduous and coniferous trees, its cows and their bells grazing in the meadows, its charming villages with their church steeples, its local produce including cheeses and honeys, and its summer and winter activities will rejuvenate you. There are numerous activities nearby: walks starting from the village and surrounding areas, dog sledding and pony rides, horseback riding, etc. Swimming pool available in the summer. Summer activities include water slides, go-karting, treetop adventure courses, and more. In winter, when there's snow, enjoy family-friendly cross-country skiing (in the village) and downhill skiing, sledding, and snowshoeing nearby. Tourist brochures are available upon arrival. By car: 1 hour from Lyon, Geneva, and Annecy. 15 minutes from the A40 motorway (Saint-Martin-du-Fresne). 10 minutes from shops and supermarkets (Hauteville-Lompnes). ********************* This former farmhouse, dating back to 1825, is ideally located in a quiet area, set back from the main road. The enclosed 400 m² garden offers a peaceful and secure space (for children or pets). The 200 m² gravel courtyard can be used for parking (plenty of space for 4 or more cars). A large covered area provides shelter in case of summer rain. The house comprises 7 spacious rooms (160 m² of living space). The ground floor houses the living areas: the kitchen, the living room (garden side), and the dining room (courtyard side). These two rooms can each serve as separate bedrooms, each with a double sofa bed. Upstairs: 4 separate bedrooms (one of which is a connecting room), each with a double bed and several single beds. There are 2 bathrooms (showers) and 2 separate toilets on the ground floor, one on each floor. A large barn is attached to the house. The 15 sleeping spaces are distributed across 6 rooms with 6 double beds (140cm) and 3 single beds (90cm): - Bedroom 1: 1 double bed. - Bedroom 2: 1 double bed. - Bedroom 3: 1 double bed and 1 single bed. - Bedroom 4: 1 double bed and 2 single bunk beds. - Living room: 1 sofa bed. - Dining room (with WC and bathroom): 1 sofa bed. Electric water heater with a 300L storage tank. Oil-fired central heating. Wood pellet stove in the kitchen. ********************* Included: Cleaning (which you don't have to do). Bed linen, bathroom and kitchen linen (duvets, sheets, towels, dish towels, cloths). A few amenities to make your arrival easier (coffee, tea, pasta, rice, oil, etc.). Not included: Wi-Fi, TV. ********************* To ensure your comfort and well-being, we provide the following: - bed linens (duvets, memory foam pillows), - towels, - soap, shampoo, and toilet paper, - a washing machine (with detergent), a clothes rack, an ironing board and iron, - coffee and tea upon your arrival. The kitchen is equipped with: - three induction hobs, - an electric oven, - a microwave, - a 320L refrigerator (plus a small auxiliary refrigerator with a freezer compartment), - a small dishwasher (please allow for several washes). In addition, we provide: - a raclette grill, - a fondue set, - an electric griddle/grill, - a toaster, - a kettle, - an Italian coffee maker, - a Nespresso machine. The lawn and gravel garden is furnished with: - 2 tables and 16 chairs, - 2 sun loungers, - 2 parasols, - 1 gas barbecue (70 x 40 cm grill). For children, there are: - board games (puzzles, chess, Ludo, Monopoly, Trivial Pursuit, etc.), - a ping-pong table in the barn, - badminton rackets and other equipment, - a scooter, - a horse-drawn carriage. For babies and toddlers, there is: - a high chair, - a playpen. For the elderly, disabled, or those with reduced mobility, the dining room (with bathroom, toilet, and sofa bed) can be used as a bedroom with direct access to the outside (wheelchair accessible from the parking area). The following are available: - a walker, - a potty chair. - An adjustable shower stool, - A suction cup grab bar, - A non-slip mat. Dogs, cats, and hamsters are welcome (mat and bowls for one dog). Guest access Key box to open the house. Other things to note You can arrive and leave at any time that suits you (there are no time restrictions, except in exceptional circumstances).