Holiday house 9 bedr. 6 bathr. 20people, Pond.

L'ancien Relais de Poste is a beautiful granite building from 1830 full of history. Converted into a cottage in 2006, we bought it in April 2021. Ideal for family and friends reunions, 100% kids friendly. Perfect for business seminars and wellness courses (yoga retreats...) It offers 9 very comfortable rooms and 6 bathrooms including 4 private. The common areas are cozy and huge exteriors with 1 large playground. Bakery & grocery store: 2min walk. The space Discover the house: 🏡 Total space: 350 m² of pure happiness spread over 3 levels! Ground floor : 🛋️ A cozy 30 m² living room with a fireplace, a wood stove for winter 🔥, and a TV (Deezer, Netflix) 📺. 🍽️ A spacious 30 m² dining room with a large farmhouse table for warm and friendly meals. 👨‍🍳 An open, fully equipped kitchen: oven, gas stove, XXL fridge, and plenty of tableware to delight your guests. 🧺 A laundry room with WC, washing machine, and dryer. 🛏️ 9 modular bedrooms with Queen Size beds that can be split into twin beds (ideal for business trips, seminars, wellness retreats, etc.). First floor : 🏡 5 bedrooms (4 doubles & 1 triple) sharing 2 large bathrooms with showers & toilets 🚿. Second floor: 🏡 4 bedrooms (3 doubles & 1 quadruple), each with its own en-suite bathroom & private WC. 📚 A second lounge with board games and a library for cozy family or friends’ moments 🎲. Outdoor spaces : 🌳 Private garden with a shaded terrace, festoon lights for a guinguette vibe ✨, a large dining area, and a plancha for outdoor meals 🌞. 🏞️ The garden opens onto a shared meadow with the owner. 1.5 Ha park with: 🏊‍♂️ A fully fenced natural pond for a refreshing swim (1.60m deep, reed-filtered water, sun loungers & parasols). 🎠 A children's play area: trampoline, playhouse, swing, slides, and sand games. 🏓 An adult play area: pétanque, ping-pong, mölkky, badminton 🎯. 🌿 A charming stream (Le Miodet) runs along the garden—perfect for a peaceful stroll. Additional amenities: 🚗 Private parking for 10-12 cars, including an electric vehicle charging station ⚡. 👶 Baby essentials available: high chairs, rocker, baby bathtub, cribs & toys. ❄️ No air conditioning, but the 1-meter-thick granite walls keep the house cool in summer. 🔥 Winter heating: pellet boiler + optional wood stove (€10 per basket, on request). 🐶🐱 Pets welcome (well-trained dogs & cats) – €10 per pet/night. Pets must sleep on their own blanket or bed. 🍽️ On-site dining service (upon reservation) Let yourself be pampered and enjoy a meal at La Table du Relais! 🎉 For groups of 8+ adults, we offer an on-site catering service. Choose from a gourmet menu featuring vegetarian, vegan, and local Auvergne specialties 🥘. Meals are fresh, seasonal, and locally sourced. 🕰️ Served directly at the gîte at a time we agree on—remember to book before your arrival! 💆‍♀️ Relaxation & Wellness Need some relaxation? Justine offers wellness massages in a dedicated space at the gîte 🌸. Book a 1-hour or 1.5-hour massage to unwind and fully enjoy the serenity of the surroundings. 🧘‍♀️ 🌿 Activities to explore nearby 🌿 🌲 Tree climbing & swimming in Cunlhat (15 min) – thrills & refreshment guaranteed! 🏛️ Museums in Ambert: step back in time at École 1900, visit the Fourme d’Ambert Cheese Museum, the Paper Museum, and Moulin Richard de Bas. Thiers Cutlery Museum: discover the craftsmanship behind French knives & even forge your own (butter knives for kids!). 🥾 Hiking for all levels: tested and approved! Depart from the village or drive 10 min for more trails. Most are kid-friendly! 🚴‍♂️ Sports & adventure: MTB trails, golf, foot golf (a must-try! ⛳⚽), quad or e-bike rides, canoeing, tennis… Something for everyone! 🏰 Guided tour of Billom, a medieval town full of charm. 🍽️ Billom’s local producers' market on Monday mornings—authentic flavors guaranteed! Don’t miss a shared Auvergne platter at Le Kiosque on the village square—warm ambiance assured! 🧀🍷 🌿💚 Enjoy your stay in Auvergne! 💚🌿 Guest access You rent the whole house and can occupy all rooms. You have a terrace and a private garden. And you share with us and our 2 children the playground, the pond, the stream... Other things to note Family reunions, birthdays, festive but quiet occasions are welcome! On the other hand, no big alcoholic parties. The price indicated is for a maximum of 15 people. We can offer 5 extra beds for an additional fee. Please get in touch in this case. On the day of your arrival, we are waiting for you from 5:00 p.m. We will set before an appointment time. Departure is before 11am. For weekend reservations you can leave at 2:00 p.m. if there is no reservation after you. To be validated together a few days before your arrival. End of stay cleaning, washed linen bed linen (beds made upon your arrival), bath linen and liquid soap, trash bags, tea towels, washable sponges, dishwasher tablets, dishwashing liquid and basic groceries: €200 service obligatory. Fiber and WIFI everywhere in the accommodation. 4G is very good in the village and the house. You can park up to 5 cars on site. Other free places are available a few meters from the cottage. Additional services: Californian massage on site and by reservation. Basket for the fire. Catering service on reservation (min 6 people)