Nestled in a pretty hamlet, the Old School House offers an authentic French hideaway. Enjoy far-reaching views from the big garden, unwind by the private south-facing swimming pool or have fun with table tennis and swings.
Reviews
9.89.8 out of 10
Exceptional
Entire home
4 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 8125 sq m
Popular amenities
Kitchen
Washing machine
Pet-friendly
Outdoor space
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About this property
CHARMING HOUSE WITH SUPERB SWIMMING POOL NEAR THE GRAND COLOMBIER.
The house built in 1903 is on the edge of a pretty hamlet and 2 kms from shops,with a big garden and lovely far reaching views. At the foot of the grand Colombier (Tour de France), 12 miles from the lac du Bourget, an hour from Geneva and Lyon; Our second gîte is ideally situated for fans of sport ( road cycling, VTT, water-sports, walking, Fly fishing, horse riding...),nature and Wine tasting (There are grape vines at the bottom of the garden and wine producer 100 m away and about 10 others within a 6 miles radius). Ideal for families with children of all ages and pet friendly, the gite is equipped with swings, table tennis, American billard table, private south facing swimming pool (10 X 5 meters), jacuzzi 7 places a "petanque" set balls and games. The "Old school house" is a relaxing authentic French hide away in a beautiful undiscovered part of France.
Property amenities
Beach
Beach nearby
Ski
Close to skiing
Pool/Spa
Hot tub
Massage
Private pool
Internet
Available in the house: WiFi
Parking and transport
Onsite parking options include a garage
Kitchen
Coffee/tea maker
Cookware, dishware, and utensils
Dishwasher
Hob
Oven
Refrigerator
Spices
Toaster
Bedrooms
4 bedrooms
Bedsheets provided
Bathroom
1 bathroom
Bathtub or shower
Hair dryer
Shower
Towels provided
Living spaces
Living room
Entertainment
Books
DVD player
Games
Stereo
TV
Video library
Outdoor areas
Barbecue grill
Garden
Patio
Laundry
Laundry facilities
Washing machine
Comfort
Heating
Pets
Pet friendly
4 pets total
Suitability/Accessibility
Smoke-free property
Services and conveniences
Iron/ironing board
Meal delivery service
Location highlights
In a rural location
In a village
In the mountains
Near a health/beauty spa
Near a hospital
Things to do
Arcade/game room
Billiards/pool table
Kayak
Snow sports gear
Table tennis
Tennis
Birdwatching nearby
Casino nearby
Ecotours nearby
Fishing nearby
Horseback riding nearby
Motor boating nearby
Mountain biking nearby
Mountain climbing nearby
Rafting nearby
Sailing nearby
Sledding nearby
Swimming nearby
Theme park nearby
Water skiing nearby
Winery tours nearby
Safety features
No carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is no carbon monoxide detector on the property but there are gas appliances; consider bringing a portable detector)
Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
Fire extinguisher
General
Garden
Unit size: 1,345 square feet
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You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools
Rules
Any breakages must be replaced or paid for
We expect guests to respect neighbors and the French law , no disturbing noise after 22h
Tout objet casé ou endommagé durant le séjour doit être remplacé à l’identique ou remboursé. Merci pour votre compréhension.
Pets
Pets are allowed
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
4 total pets
Restrictions apply; for more information contact the property on the number on the booking confirmation
Note from host: Smalls and mediums dogs
Children and extra beds
Children are welcome
Note from host: Baby bed and hight chair available.
Events
No events allowed
Smoking
Smoking is not permitted
Important information
You need to know
This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession.
Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated that there is no carbon monoxide detector on the property, but there are gas appliances; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation
If you cancel your booking, you'll be subject to the host's cancellation policy. In accordance with EU regulations about consumer rights, property booking services are not subject to the right of withdrawal.
We should mention
Cash transactions at this property cannot exceed GBP 1000, due to national regulations; for further details, please contact the property using the information in the booking confirmation
About the area
Located in Valromey-sur-Séran, this holiday home is in a rural area and near the beach. Lèbe Observatory and Bugey-Valromey Museum are cultural highlights, and some of the area's attractions include Base de Loisirs O Lac ! and Prolynx Sports. Take in the nearby slopes with skiing, or try out other outdoor activities such as sledging. Visit our Belmont-Luthezieu travel guide
Does CHARMING HOUSE WITH SUPERB SWIMMING POOL NEAR THE GRAND COLOMBIER. have a pool?
Yes, this property has a pool.
Is CHARMING HOUSE WITH SUPERB SWIMMING POOL NEAR THE GRAND COLOMBIER. pet-friendly?
Yes, this property allows pets (limit 4 total). Some restrictions may apply, so please contact the property for more details.
How much is parking at CHARMING HOUSE WITH SUPERB SWIMMING POOL NEAR THE GRAND COLOMBIER.?
On-site parking is available at the property.
What time is check-in at CHARMING HOUSE WITH SUPERB SWIMMING POOL NEAR THE GRAND COLOMBIER.?
Check-in begins at 5:00 PM.
What time is check-out at CHARMING HOUSE WITH SUPERB SWIMMING POOL NEAR THE GRAND COLOMBIER.?
Checkout is at 10:00 AM.
Where is CHARMING HOUSE WITH SUPERB SWIMMING POOL NEAR THE GRAND COLOMBIER. located?
This family-friendly Valromey-sur-Séran holiday home is located in the mountains, 0.9 mi (1.5 km) from Cerveyrieu waterfall, and within 9 mi (15 km) of Lèbe Observatory and Marais de Lavours National Nature Reserve. Bugey-Valromey Museum and Domaine Monin are also within 9 miles (15 km).
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CHARMING HOUSE WITH SUPERB SWIMMING POOL NEAR THE GRAND COLOMBIER. Reviews
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Exceptional
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This Gite is spacious and well fitted out, in a beautiful, peaceful setting within easy train or car distance of Lyon, Geneva and regional towns that are well worth visiting - Chamonix and Annesee for example. Local village meets all shopping needs. Our hosts, Sarah and Claude were exceptionally welcoming and helpful. They and the Gite and location made it a 5 week trip to remember.
Positives: Location is beautiful. We enjoyed the pool. We appreciated that the owners replaced a broken dryer at short notice. We were warmly welcomed with complimentary Prosecco.
Negatives: The house was very dirty.
If we could upload our photos, you would see:
-Mouldy shower which flooded as not properly fitted (not other guests putting soap down it as the owner stated)
-Mouldy and stained outdoor cushions for outdoor
-Dirty kitchen items with food crusted on them and a filthy coffee maker. We had to wash everything before use.
-All kitchen surfaces were sticky and the oven unusable (an acrid smell filled the kitchen when on)
-Dust, flies and cobwebs in most rooms
-Stained bath (could not bathe our child)
As we found more issues, we felt we had to raise them with the owner. They were so numerous that they could not be rectified during our stay and we had to leave. The owner, in recognising the problems, offered to refund us for the night we could not stay. This was two months ago and despite VRBO contacting the owner many times this has not been refunded.
We can’t recommend this property without significant changes and an improvement in the owner’s confrontational communication. Though originally very helpful and agreeable, when we met with them in person, they were rude and stated that we should just have dealt with the issues, implying that we were looking for money. It is clear from the above, and from the fact that VRBO has compensated us, that this is not true.
Fantastic property with lovely pool and amazing views! We hadn't visited this part of France before, but we absolutely loved it and will definitely be back. The scenery was stunning...mountains, lakes. The property itself was lovely, super clean, and with everything you could need. Our teenager absolutely loved the hot tub and the pool table. Claude's wine was fabulous, so I'd definitely recommend a tasting session!Thank you to Sarah and Claude who were super hosts and gave us so many ideas of things to do. But really we could have just stayed by the pool all week looking at the view!!!
Happy Days at the Old School House in Belmont-Luthezieu
A wonderful location, lovley house ,
Very friendly host couple ,
Our last day was a sad day ,We didn't want to leave everything because we liked it so much .We will come back and thank you for everything
Such a lovely place to stay, absolutely amazing views and so close to Col du Grand Colombier. A 10 min drive to Culoz where you can get a cheap 1hr train journey to Geneva, or slightly longer to Lyon. Would recommend to anyone and also would stay again without hesitation!
Just fix the oven!!
Dan.
Dear Sarah,
we would all like to thank you for a fantastic holiday. We thoroughly enjoyed our stay at this wonderful location.
We loved the house, the garden and the pool!
If we decide to return to this region, this is definitely the home we want to come back to.
Thanks for everything!
Julia, Jörg, Bianca and Sascha
Julia R.
Stayed 8 nights in Sep 2021
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Julie A.
4 Oct 2018
Awesome home and hosts!
From the moment we arrived, greeted by Sarah, fresh flowers, sunny rooms, a lovely pool with vineyard vistas, a well-equipped kitchen, and charming bedrooms, we were in heaven!! We enjoyed a magical week with our boys and their wives, thanks to Sarah and Claude, who recommended favorite restaurants and places to see/things to do, all of which were wonderful. We especially loved The Belvedere restaurant overlooking Lac Bourget, wine tasting with the neighbor vintner Claude Collomb, and exploring the Grand Columbiere with unbelievable views of Mont Blanc. We hope to return some day!
We (a family of 6) had two outstanding weeks in and around the house. Sarah & Claude are very nice hosts and the house delivered everything as promised.
Apart from using the brilliant 10m pool with the wonderful view on the Grand Colombier we made good use of the table tennis and pool billard opportunities.
The area itself is astonishing, hiking in the mountains to serveral gorges and waterfalls and canoeing were the main highlights. Lac de Bourget is also worth visiting.
Definitely a place to return to!
Best regards,
Jens, Britta, Rayk, Tarja, Tindra & Runa
This was our second time staying at Sarah & Claude’s gites, the property was fantastic, everything that we could have wished for.
The swimming pool is just lovely, with views of the mountains and right next to the local vineyard, we spent so many hours in and around the pool, we loved it so much we booked for next year.
The Gite has a pool table, table tennis, trampoline and climbing frame so helped keep the kids entertained when not in the pool.
There are many local lakes which quite and peaceful, if you into cycling you have so many miles of great roads to explore and can climb the Grand Colombier from 4 different routes, on a clear day the view from the Grand Colombier is spectacular, watching sunset with a 360 degree view is amazing, with Mont Blanc in the distance.
There are so many things to keep you entertained whilst you stay, from local walks, parcore to canyoning depending how energetic you feel.
Sarah & Claude are tremendous hosts and make sure that you have a lovely break.
A trip to the local vineyard to sample the wines is well worth it, and allows you to stock up for your stay.
As a family we totally recommend this area and the Gite.
Wir waren zum Familienurlaub dort. Der Garten ist wunderschön und komplett eingezäunt. Für Kinder und Hunde perfekt geeignet. Wunderschöne Aussicht auf die Berge. Die Vermieterin war immer erreichbar und sehr freundlich! Wirklich sehr zu empfehlen.
Moments hors du temps loin de l'agitation de la ville. Le gîte de l'école est fantastique tant par sa situation que par son équipement. Les différentes vues sont un enchantement du matin au soir. La région offre beaucoup de possibilités de randonnées à pied ou à vélo. La piscine est un plus pour se rafraichir et se poser. Merci à Sarah et Claude pour leur accueil et disponibilité. Vivement l'été prochain pour les vacances!
Eine sehr schöne und außergewöhnliche Unterkunft mit großem Pool und Garten. Wir hatten eine sehr.schöne Zeit hier. Die Gegend ist traumhaft und es gibt sehr viel zu entdecken. Die Vermieter waren sehr freundlich und jederzeit erreichbar und hatten viele gute Tipps für uns. Wir haben uns hier sehr wohl gefühlt.
Een geweldig huis in een hele mooie omgeving. We werden vriendelijk ontvangen door Sarah en Claude en er stond iets lekkers voor ons klaar. Het huis is van alle gemakken voorzien.
Mooie omgeving. Wij zijn o.a. naar de watervallen, lac du bourget en chanaz geweest. Terwijl de mannen gingen vissen genoten de vrouwen bij het zwembad.
Een aanrader is zeker een wijnproeverij bij de buurman Claude.
Sehr charmantes Haus mit naturnahem gepflegten Garten, schönem, sauberem Pool und für Hundehalter wichtig, vollständig eingezäunt. Die Besitzer sind äußerst freundlich und gut erreichbar, falls mal etwas fehlt. Uns gefällt es sehr, klare Empfehlung!
This area is just stunning and the hosts are a fabulous and responsive source for all enquiries. The house feels like a true experience of rural France and the pool area is the cherry on top - wouldnt hesitate to return.
Wir hatten als Großfamilie eine wundervolle Woche in diesem charmanten Ferienhaus. Sarah und Claude sind sehr hilfsbereite und humorvolle Gastgeber - das Haus und die Umgebung perfekt für aktiven und erholsamen Urlaub - wir hatten viele unvergessliche Momente - vielen Dank an Sarah und Claude von Silke mit Familie
We stayed 6 nights in the beautiful house and very much enjoyed the swimming pool, the extraordinary views on the Alpes, the French bakery in the village and of course the winery next door! Sarah was very friendly and had great tips for us on short excursions for us and the kids. Absolutely fabulous whether also.
Le Bugey une région superbe, à découvrir absolument. Ses paysages, ses cascades, sa flore mais aussi sa gastronomie et ses vins. Le gite est spacieux et décoré avec goût. La literie est hyper confortable. L'accueil est chaleureux. Nous pensons déjà y retourner.
Très belle maison au sein d'un village calme. Le terrain n'est pas clos mais ça n'a pas été un problème pour les enfants. Une fois fermée, la piscine est bien sécurisée.
La maison est confortable, petit plus avec le billard.
L'équipement vidéo au top. Celui de la cuisine est restreint et mériterait d'être plus fournis pour pouvoir mitonner des petits plats à la hauteur de la propreté et des spécialités régionales à déguster devant la magnifique vue sur les montagnes.
Das Ferienobjekt ist von 1903 und sehr liebevoll restauriert. Pool und Garten mit dem weiten Blick über die Weinberge auf den Grand Colombier sind großartig. Tischtennisplatte und Billardtisch runden einen gelungenen Urlaub ab.
Man kann auch in direkter Umgebung tolle Ausflüge machen, die gesamte Gegend ist touristisch noch nicht so erschlossen, dies macht das Department sehr attraktiv.
Die Gastgeber waren sehr herzlich und haben uns mit vielen guten Informationen versorgt.
Insgesamt ein toller Aufenthalt.