Les Charmes offers a carefree, relaxed holiday. Our woodland garden is host to many varieties of birds and wild animals. Many lovely walks can be taken from the door and medieval Chateldon is a fascinating village to explore. Les Charmes is ideal not only for an interesting and relaxing holiday but also for those who are house hunting in the Auvergne. Heidi, who is bilingual French/English has specialist knowledge of the property market in the area and is very prepared to give help and advice to guests should they want it. We are happy for guests to bring their dogs as long as they are kept under control.
| The Setting Les Charmes overlooks the village of Chateldon with its chateau and charming medieval centre. The house is set in a peaceful wooded garden where visitors can relax.  |
 The apartment opens onto its private terrace where there is a barbecue and garden furniture.
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| Inside From the terrace you enter the sitting room with its open plan kitchen. The kitchen is well equipped with a gas cooker, fridge, microwave and washing machine. There is also a table that seats six.  The sitting room has a DVD and CD player, a TV and a log burner (logs supplied) for colder weather. There are electric heaters in every room. View from the landing into the third bedroom.  |
 There are three bedrooms, two double and one twin bedded. The rooms are equipped with wardrobes with hanging space.  There is a bathroom with bath and shower and a separate toilet accessible from the landing (left). The water is heated electrically. |
| Chateldon The bourg of Chateldon is rich in medieval history. The chateau dates back to the 13th century and much of the fortification typical of the time survives. Until the Black Death in the mid 14th century decimated the population, Chateldon flourished as a centre for the cutlery trade. Tannery and viticulture also provided a livelihood. The cutlery trade shifted to Thiers where there is an interesting museum which tells the tale.  Right: The clocktower in Chateldon |
Les Charmes overlooks the chateau in Chateldon and is 500 metres from the village square.
 Until 60 years ago the slopes around Chateldon were covered with vines, including our garden at Les Charmes. Many of the vineyards were replaced by forests and woodland but Chateldon still retains many houses (maisons de vignerons) which were built in the 18th century with the wine cellar below and the living quarters above.
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| Chateldon's Eco-bio event   |
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Contact to book
Mary Williamson/Heidi Woodhead
castel.16@orange.fr
0033473949975
0033473949975
We let the accommodation on a flexible basis:
Self catering high season weekly rate is 450-550€
or B&B per night double room 45€
We offer dinner on reservation at 20€ per person
We also have special long let rates for October - March
We also have special long let rates for October - March