Holiday house 15p 8 rooms 6 bathrooms 1.5ha

Welcome to L'Ancien Relais de Poste – one of the “Les Maisons Livradoises” holiday homes

(If this house is already booked on your preferred dates, don’t worry! Check out our other holiday rental: La Foresterie 🌲 located in Echandelys, just 25 minutes from Saint-Dier d’Auvergne.)

L’Ancien Relais de Poste offers 350 m² of happiness spread across 3 floors!

Ground Floor:
A cosy 30 m² living room with a fireplace, wood-burning stove for winter nights 🔥, and a large TV with Netflix and Deezer.

A spacious 30 m² dining room with 2 large tables, perfect for shared meals – seating for up to 20 guests 🍽️.

An open-plan, fully equipped kitchen with oven, microwave, 5 gas burners, XXL fridge, plenty of tableware, and large pots to treat your loved ones.

Laundry room with toilet, washing machine and dryer.

9 Flexible Bedrooms – Ideal for groups, retreats, seminars, or family reunions
All beds are high-quality Queen Size (160x200 cm) and can be separated into twin beds 🛏️ unless otherwise noted.

Second Floor:
Bedroom 1: 1 double bed (140x200 cm)

Bedroom 2: 1 Queen bed (160x200 cm) – can be split into 2 single beds

Bedroom 3: 1 Queen bed (160x200 cm) – can be split into 2 single beds

Bedroom 4: 1 double bed (140x200 cm) + 2 single beds (90x200 cm)

Each of these rooms has its own private bathroom and toilet.

First Floor:
Bedroom 5: 1 Queen bed (160x200 cm) – can be split

Bedroom 6: 1 Queen bed (160x200 cm) – can be split + 1 single bed (90x190 cm)

Bedroom 7: 1 Queen bed (160x200 cm) – not splitable

Bedroom 8: 1 King bed (180x200 cm) – can be split + 1 wooden baby cot

Bedroom 9: 2 single beds (90x200 cm)

Beds are made upon your arrival with soft, washed linen sheets and towels are provided.
Please bring your own pool towels for the natural swimming pond.

Outdoor Spaces:
Private garden with a shaded terrace, “guinguette-style” fairy lights ✨, large outdoor dining table and plancha grill for summer meals 🌞.

The garden opens onto a shared meadow with the owners (Justine, Pierre-Michel, and their two children).

1.5 Hectare Shared Meadow Includes:
A 100% fenced natural swimming pond 🏊‍♂️ (1.6m deep, filtered by reeds) with sun loungers and umbrellas.

A play area for kids (trampoline, treehouse, swings, slides, sand games) and activities for adults (boules, ping-pong, Molkky, badminton) 🏓🎯.

A small stream, Le Miodet, runs along the garden – perfect for a peaceful stroll 🌿.

Additional Amenities:
Private parking for 10–12 cars 🚗, including an electric car charging station ⚡.

All baby essentials: 1 high chair, 3 booster seats, baby bouncers, 2 travel cots 👶.

Books, toys and board games – no need to bring your own!

The house is not air-conditioned, but the 1-meter-thick granite walls keep it cool in summer ❄️. In winter, it’s heated with a pellet boiler 🔥, and you can enjoy the wood stove (wood baskets available on request for €10 each).

Well-behaved dogs are welcome 🐶 (but not allowed in bedrooms or on sofas). Please bring their own bedding and notify us when booking. Supplement: €10 per pet, per night.

On-site Catering Available 🍽️ (reservation required)
Let yourself be pampered with a delicious meal at La Table du Relais 🎉.
For groups of 8 or more adults, we offer an in-house catering service. Choose your menu from a seasonal, gourmet selection including vegetarian options and regional Auvergne specialties. We cook with fresh, local ingredients 🥘. Meals are served directly at the house at your chosen time.
Please book early – at least 15 days before arrival.

Wellness Moments 💆‍♀️
Need a break? Justine offers relaxing wellness massages in a dedicated room at the house 🌸.
Treat yourself to a one-hour or 90-minute massage session and fully unwind in the serene setting 🧘‍♀️.

Things to Do in the Area 🌿
🌲 Tree-top adventure park & swimming in Cunlhat (15 min away): thrills and splashes for all ages!

🏛️ Museums in Ambert: explore local history at the École 1900, Fourme d’Ambert Museum, Paper Museum and Richard de Bas Paper Mill.

🗡️ Cutlery Museum in Thiers: learn the art of knife-making and even craft your own butter knife!

🥾 Hiking for everyone: curated trails starting from the village or just 10 min away – many are kid-friendly!

🚴‍♂️ Outdoor fun: mountain biking, golf, foot-golf (a must-try! ⛳⚽), quad biking, e-biking, canoeing, tennis…

🏰 Guided tour of Billom, a medieval town.

🍽️ Billom’s farmers’ market (Monday mornings): discover local flavours and enjoy a regional tasting platter at Le Kiosque on the village square – guaranteed good vibes! 🧀🍷

Enjoy your stay in Auvergne! 🌿💚