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L'Esprit Planèze

Valuéjols, Cantal
Self-catering
+33 (0)6 52 82 57 93
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From
€85 - €310
per night

From
€595 - €2175
per week

A smart eco house with two apartments (take one or both together) on a plateau deep in the rugged Cantal – perfect for an adventurous escape

2 places

Sleeping from 2 – 10

Children welcome

Pets welcome

Babies welcome

The Experience

On the hem of a hamlet in the rural heartland of the Auvergne is a traditional farmhouse turned carbon-neutral eco home. Bring a gang of pals or all the family for an activity packed getaway: there are peaks to climb (and ski), lakes to swim and rustic cuisine to enjoy. This part of the Massif Central feels like a well-kept secret.

The house is bright and unpretentious; kids and adults will feel equally at home here. Downstairs is a cosy bolthole for two (but there’s an extra sofabed) and upstairs sleeps 10 (the master double has a freestanding tub in the room). The bigger kitchen is sleek, smart and really well kitted out. Get stuck into board games or table football, splash in the outdoor pool.

In summer the walks are glorious and there are mountain bikes to borrow. The slopes are easy-going on this volcanic plateau, perfect for children or beginners. You’ll find some cheese and wine waiting at the house, and you can barbecue on the terrace – the local beef is superb.

We think you'll love

Enjoying the wild, rugged scenery – beautiful year round
Tiring yourself out being outdoorsy and active then returning to relax in this lovely space
Picking up amazing food at the superb local markets – you must try the cheese made from Salers cow milk

You should know

The downstairs apartment bedrooms share a shower room
In the barn, the four bed dorm isn't suitable for very young children as the stairs are steep – but two bedrooms are on the ground floor

Essentials

EV charger
Self check-in
Swimming pool
Hot tub
Garden
Open fire / woodburner
Breakfast included
Breakfast available
Meals available
Vegetarian meals
Oven
Parking on premises
Free parking nearby
Accessible by public transport
WiFi
Television
Central heating
Limited mobility
Wheelchair access
Mobile reception
Hob
Barbecue
Paid parking nearby
Air conditioning
Relaxation areas
Washing machine
Tennis court
Microwave oven
No smoking
Credit cards
Working farm
Owner has pets
Electricity included
Dishwasher
Pets welcome

Family friendly

Baby monitor
Books and toys
Children welcome
Babies welcome
Stair gates
High chair
Fire guard
Cot available

Nearby

Pub/bar within 3 miles
Restaurant within 3 miles
Shop within 3 miles

Activities

Bikes available
Food courses
Kayaking
Other courses
Sailing
Surfing
Wild swimming

Pricing

Nightly price: from €85
Weekly price: from €595
Damage deposit: €1400
Surcharges: Extra bed/sofabed available in the small apartment, €15 per person per week. €60 cleaning fees. €55 for wood per week.

1 Apartment for 2: From €851 bed1 bedroom
1 Barn for 10: From €2508 beds5 bedrooms

Information

Booking information

Check in: Flexible
Check out: 10am
Other details: Minimum stay: 2 nights. 1 pet welcome on request.
Closed: Never.
No smoking: Smoking not permitted anywhere in the property.

Reviews

This wonderful place appeals hugely! I fell in love with the Cantal for its landscapes but also for the brilliant ski areas that offer really reasonably-priced and crowd-free skiing. I would love to get a group of friends and family together to spend a fun, sporty holiday together, exploring the countryside, and enjoying the comforts of this beautifully-renovated Eco lodge.

Nicky, Sawday's Inspector Apr 2022

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Location

The neighbourhood

The slopes, carved out by extinct volcanoes, are great for beginners or those who don't want to jostle with the hordes. In the summer every walk will bring you to pastures full of gentle red-brown Salers cattle that make the famous cheese. St Flour (20 mins) has a great foodie market. Visit Eiffel's Viaduc de Garabit (30 mins), follow the prehistoric Route des Megalithes, kayak the Truyère river.

Local points of interest from Valérie Pallé

Hiking: From our Farm, you can hike on more than 25 trails, or 350 km in total most of them have a GPS track, discover nature reserves, built heritage, local products. (flyers à la ferme)GR 400.
Chateau Du Sailhant The fortified Sailhant Castle is perched on a big rocky spur is more than 30 m high and overlooks a mystical waterfall. Visits in English.
In Saint-Flour you can fly with the birds in a hot-air balloon or ULM, a unique experience. Visit the historical city centre with its gothic Saint Pierre Cathedral (14th century) and typical food market on Saturday mornings.
The Puy Mary is the oldest volcano of Cantal 1783 m and the largest stratovolcano in Europe Volcanic activity has resulted in high basalt rock plateaus, etc. The volcano is dormant of course ... So keep your eyes peeled
Murat is a Station Verte-certified "green resort" less than 15 minutes from La Ferme. This picturesque medieval town backs onto the basaltic rock of Bonnevie, which towers over the historic centre. Don't forget to walk along the streets of the old town.
Viaduc de Garabit. Only 25 minutes from la Ferme, near Ruynes-en-Margeride, A75 exit 30 The Garabit Viaduct, bridge built in 1882 by Gustave Eiffel, It is 565 m (1,854 ft) is a railway arch bridge spanning the Truyère, water sports, jet ski.

Introducing

Valérie Pallé

Owners Valerie and Pierre live in Monpellier but know the Cantal area intimately and spend as much time here as they can. Valerie works in the luxury hotel industry, and you can tell, she's thought of every small detail that you might need for a great holiday. Pierre runs a publishing company specialising in books about the region. Housekeeper Celine will meet guests, or you'll let yourself in.

L'Esprit Planèze

Children welcome

Pets welcome

Babies welcome

Your dates are available!

Direct with the owner

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The Experience

We think you'll love

You should know

Essentials

Accommodation

Pricing

Information

Reviews

The neighbourhood

Valérie Pallé

L'Esprit Planèze

Children welcome

Pets welcome

Babies welcome

Check availability

Your dates are available!

How to book

Direct with the owner

Enquire through Sawday's

The Experience

We think you'll love

You should know

Essentials

Accommodation

Pricing

Information

Reviews

The neighbourhood

Valérie Pallé

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