Having partly restored and lived in our Farmhouse for ten years we are now living opposite it, on the other side of the drive, in a recently restored former farm building. The Farmhouse is now also available for a relaxing holiday for up to five people who can appreciate its charm and original features. Prices for four people are from £450 - £575 all inclusive. For a full description see our webpage dedicated to the
The Farmhouse.
Both the Farmhouse and Cottage are centrally heated and we provide all cleaning materials, a full range of good quality kitchen equipment, basic cooking essentials, plus tea, coffee, milk and sugar. Prices include cleaning on your departure, linen, towels and all electricity and gas for hot water, heating and cooking. There is a separate shared laundry area with freezer, tumble drier and washing machine which is available for your use if required.
Short breaks are possible as are longer stays for up to three weeks. Holiday taxes (which are payable to the local commune) are included in your rental price so there are no hidden extras.
We are sorry but we cannot accept pets.
Our local market town of Ambert is 8 kilometres away and the city of Clermont-Ferrand with its main line railway station and airport is one hour away.
There are regular trains from Paris and flights from Paris to Clermont-Ferrand airport.
If you wish to fly from England there are several options. Air France, BA and Easy Jet fly directly to Lyon airport which is a two and a half hours away by car.
For Summer 2011, Flybe started an experimental direct flight from Southampton to Clermont-Ferrand. As this was successful, they are recommencing this flight in May 2012. Other "low cost" airlines fly to several regional airports within three to five hours driving distance from us. These include Rodez, Limoges, Geneva and Bergerac. Car hire is easily arranged on line and most of the airports are small and unimposing.
You can also get to us in a day from Le Havre, Caen, Dieppe, Newhaven or Calais. The driving time is between seven and eight hours and you can still arrive in time to join us for aperitifs before dinner. We are Dave and Tina Heppell and we look forward to welcoming you to Le Mayet and to helping you have a wonderful holiday.