Nature house in Le Val d'Ajol

Grand-Est, France

Detached | Isolated | Cottage
  • 4 persons
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Pets not allowed
9.1/10
5/5

This 30 m² gîte with covered terrace is built with natural materials as close as possible to the original. The local wood was sawn in the commune, the insulation is wood wool made in Epinal and Germany, the kitchen is from the Vosges, and the windows are made of Lorraine oak. Underfloor heating is on a dry hemp and wood fiber slab. Walls are rendered in lime, natural earth and natural paint, and a photovoltaic panel provides additional power on the roof. All furniture, accessories and tiles are second-hand. Comforters are new and locally made. Roof window in the mezzanine. The ladder to the mezzanine is removed for a 2-person rental. Wastewater is recycled in phytodepuration basins (reeds) and we are careful about the products we use in our house and the gîte. No wifi. Fresh drinking water!

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Nature and surroundings

The gîte is located on the edge of the forest in one of the 80 hamlets of the commune. There are no direct neighbors. Several hiking trails pass in front of the gîte to discover the countryside, waterfalls and historic buildings. The gîte is on the Route des Chalots, with the village center 6 km away by car and 2.5 km on foot. We are located in the Ballons des Vosges Regional Nature Park. Our village, Le Val d'Ajol, is famous for its DeBuyer Groupe kitchenware factory and for its local produce: Andouille and Gandoyau du Val d'Ajol, smoked meats, munsters and farmhouse cheeses, local beers, bluets, cherries and Kirsch.Nearby are three remarkable towns: Fougerolles, the land of cherries, Plombières-les-Bains, a picturesque imperial town with its famous ice cream, and Remiremont, the town of the Chanoinesses.

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Facilities

Bedroom 1
  • 2-pers. bed (1x)
Bedroom 2
  • 1 pers. bed (2x)
Accessibility
  • Parking (1x)
Utilities
  • Heating (electric, central heating)
  • Drinking water
  • Hot water
  • Electricity
Outdoor
  • BBQ
  • Garden furniture
  • Terrace (covered)
Children
  • Cot (2x)
  • High chair (1x)
Kitchen
  • Kitchen
  • Fridge/freezer
  • Oven
  • Gas stove
Bathroom
  • Sanitary facilities
  • Bathroom (1x)
  • Shower
  • Toilet
Laundry
  • Washing machine (shared)

Location


Reviews

9.1/10
5/5
  1. Barbara January 31, 2026
    General rating:
    10/10

    see above

    Nature, peace & environment:
    5/5

    The cottage is simply and beautifully furnished and offers a high quality of stay: reading on the sofa in between looking through the large window into the beech forest, cooking extensively, sleeping long, long walks directly behind the house over the plateau or in the area of the "Mille etangs", we had a very relaxing time.

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  2. Lothar January 16, 2026
    General rating:
    10/10

    Highly recommended for nature lovers.

    Nature, peace & environment:
    5/5

    Le Cabanon is the perfect place to spend some quality time in absolute tranquillity. The only sound is the song of the forest - Le Chant des Forets. The cabin has a very well-equipped kitchen. The view extends over the river valley (Combeaute) and the village of Le Val-d' Ajol to the hills opposite. To the east, you can watch the sunrise every morning. The accommodation has been lovingly designed by the owner. He is available to answer any questions and provide friendly assistance. A private forest path leads to the small village, which has several bakeries and shops. On Sundays there is a very nice market with regional products next to the church.

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  3. Mylène October 4, 2025
    General rating:
    8/10

    Lovely house, everything, nice and quiet, good bed. Only thing that would have made it even better for us: a curtain for the large window for when it is dark.

    Nature, peace & environment:
    5/5

    Very nice cottages, good atmosphere, good insulation, pleasant layout and especially the view is great. Vincent is very friendly.

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Reviews (22)
9.1/10
5/5

Good to know

Stay details
  • Check-in: 4:00 PM- 9:00 PM
  • Check-out: 8:00 AM- 11:00 AM
House rules
  • Out of respect for nature: silence between 10:00 PM and 8:00 AM.
  • Minimum age of main booker: 18 years.
  • Smoking is not allowed in this nature house.
  • No fireworks are allowed at this Nature House.
  • No parties or events are allowed.
  • This nature house is not suitable for groups of young people, students and sports teams.
  • Waste separation is mandatory in this nature house.

Additional house rules are listed in the terms and conditions, when you place your booking.

Nature house-ID

76682

Good to know
Stay details
  • Check-in: 4:00 PM- 9:00 PM
  • Check-out: 8:00 AM- 11:00 AM
House rules
  • Out of respect for nature: silence between 10:00 PM and 8:00 AM.
  • Minimum age of main booker: 18 years.
  • Smoking is not allowed in this nature house.
  • No fireworks are allowed at this Nature House.
  • No parties or events are allowed.
  • This nature house is not suitable for groups of young people, students and sports teams.
  • Waste separation is mandatory in this nature house.

Additional house rules are listed in the terms and conditions, when you place your booking.

Nature house-ID

76682


Sustainability

  • Natural Insulation materials
  • Built with natural building materials
  • Food waste is minimized

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Facilities
Accessibility
  • Parking (1x)
Utilities
  • Heating (electric, central heating)
  • Drinking water
  • Hot water
  • Electricity
Outdoor
  • BBQ
  • Garden furniture
  • Terrace (covered)
Children
  • Cot (2x)
  • High chair (1x)
Kitchen
  • Kitchen
  • Fridge/freezer
  • Oven
  • Gas stove
Bathroom
  • Sanitary facilities
  • Bathroom (1x)
  • Shower
  • Toilet
Laundry
  • Washing machine (shared)
Bedrooms
Bedroom 1
  • 2-pers. bed (1x)
Bedroom 2
  • 1 pers. bed (2x)
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