15 minutes from Puy en Velay (classified as a UNESCO World Heritage Site) and 20 minutes from the Massifs du Mezenc or Meygal, in the small hamlet of Couteaux (200 inhabitants) this independent barn of modest size transformed into a gîte (classified 3* by C. Départ.) will welcome you with all its comfort, its small fenced garden at the back of the house is accessible from the terrace - all shops in the village of Lantriac 3 km away (also accessible by a trail) The space Kitchen open to living room and terrace - Bathroom and separate toilet - a mezzanine bedroom (double bed + baby bed) and a single-storey bedroom with sofa bed and bunk bed - Washing machine/dishwasher - fiber internet - baby equipment (bed, chair, stroller) - extra heating: main room by pellet stove (15 kg bags at €5 available at the gite) - electric heating. Bedroom and bathroom included in rental - provide bed linen and toilet (or rental on request: €10 per bed - €8 for 1 bath sheet + 1 towel - cleaning to be done before departure (or extra €60). During school holidays I prefer bookings of 5 nights or more Guest access Walled garden at the back of the house, accessible from the terrace (table, armchairs, barbecue), stable on the ground floor to park your bikes, quads or motorcycles (sleds and bikes available on request) - 7 trial circuits including 1 from the village, the ice rink station - leisure (synthetic covered), 18-hole golf course 4 km away, start of a greenway (26 km) 8 km away - climbing site 5/10 min away - an old railway line "la transcevenole" passes near the village and allows walks in peace with your children - From the Monastier S/Gazeille (10 min by car) you can discover the path of R.L Stevenson (GR 70) - 2 municipal swimming pools 6/8 km away (Le Monastier S/Gazeille-St Julien Chap.) - on the Estables estate (20 km away) - summer sledding, skiing and snowshoeing in winter - topos guides and maps available. Other things to note Water bodies on the Loire or lakes 15/20 minutes by car on Goudet, Chardon, Lacs d'Issarlès or Bouchet- swimming pools (2) within a radius of 7 km - the Patinoire-loisirs station (synthetic surface) 2 km away - the city of Le Puy en Velay is 15 km away - some monuments are illuminated all summer