Nature house in Saint Bonnet le Chastel
Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes, France
- 4 persons
- 1 bedroom
- Pets allowed
The cozy back-to-basic gite with many homemade items, a wood stove and a private terrace lit with candles sounds like a paradise for peace seekers. An atmospheric and cozy environment to disconnect from the digital world for a while and enjoy the simplicity and beauty of nature. A place to completely unwind and relax. Your car is parked on private property. No direct neighbors. Sheets and towels are available. There is a neatly varnished dry toilet Life with us in this nature house is basic. A step back to our nature is at the same time a step away from our luxury and lavish consumption. In the silence you can hear yourself again and therefore leave renewed
Nature and surroundings
Within walking distance of the nature house is the beautiful and quality hotel-restaurant Clairiere, where you can enjoy delicious meals. What a luxury to have such a culinary getaway at your fingertips during your stay in nature. The large market in Ambert on Thursday mornings is the ideal place to discover local and organic products. An excellent opportunity to explore the flavors and crafts of the region, and perhaps gather some fresh and authentic ingredients for a delicious home-cooked meal. With so many trails running through the forest, it is the perfect opportunity to take beautiful walks and enjoy all the beauty the area has to offer. Be enchanted by the scents, sounds and colors of the forest as you hike through the winding trails. Whether you are looking for a quiet walk or a brisk hike, the diversity of the trails will undoubtedly surprise you
Facilities
- 2-pers. bed (1x)
- 1 pers. bed (2x)
- Parking (1x)
- Wood stove
- Drinking water
- Hot water
- Electricity
- Garden
- Garden furniture
- Terrace
- Kitchen
- Fridge/freezer
- Oven
- Gas stove
- Sanitary facilities
- Bathroom (1x)
- Shower
- Toilet
- Washing machine (shared)
Location
Reviews
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BarbaraJuly 6, 2026
The information about the cottage on natuurhuisje.nl doesn’t mention that cell phones are prohibited on the property and that you’re only allowed to use organic personal care products. The shampoo rules gradually became a bit clearer. The cell phone rules only became clear on day 3, when the owner first brought over a small pot of water to show that we had seriously contaminated the wastewater (the cottage isn’t connected to the sewer system and doesn’t have a septic tank either). He then showed up with a radiation meter that made an enormous racket and forced us to turn off our phones, threatening that if we didn’t, we’d have to leave in our little car. We were all so startled that we even considered leaving immediately. We talked it out, and the owner responded well to that. He also apologized. Unfortunately, trust comes on foot and leaves on horseback. It’s a shame. The owner means well, but it comes across badly—and unfortunately, that does matter.
In de informatie bij het huisje op natuurhuisje.nl staat niet dat er op het terrein een verbod is voor mobiele telefoons en dat je alleen biologische verzorgingsproducten mag gebruiken. De shampoo regels werden geleidelijk aan steeds wat duidelijker. De telefoonregels werden pas op dag 3 duidelijk toen de eigenaar eerst een pannetje water kwam brengen waaruit zou blijken dat we het afval water ernstig hadden vervuild (het huis is niet aangesloten op het riool en heeft ook geen septic tank) Vervolgens kwam hij met een stralingsmeter aanlopen die enorme herrie maakte en dwong ons om de telefoon uit te zetten en anders konden we met het autootje vertrekken. We waren allemaal zo geschrokken dat we zelf overwogen om direct te vertrekken. We hebben dit uitgepraat en daar reageerde de eigenaar goed op. Hij heeft ook excuses aangeboden. Helaas: vertrouwen komt te voet en gaat te paard. Jammer. De eigenaar bedoelt het goed, maar het komt er beroerd uit en helaas doet dat er wel toe.
Nature is beautiful; the air is buzzing with insects, swallows nest under the eaves, and pigeons live in the barn next door. The starry sky is breathtaking. There’s a stream within walking distance, and you can walk straight into the woods from the cottage.
The forced “phone detox” brought peace, but the way it was communicated actually caused anxiety. Since it wasn’t mentioned in the cottage description, I wasn’t prepared for it, and because of the blunt way they communicated, I still found myself on edge every time I used the phone to plan a route or look for a pool suitable for my daughter on crutches.De natuur is prachtig het zoemt er van de insecten, er wonen zwaluwen onder de dakrand en duiven in de schuur ernaast. De sterrenhemel is prachtig. Er is een beek op loopafstand en je kunt vanuit het huisje direct het bos in lopen.
Het gedwongen telefoon dieet gaf rust, maar de manier waarop er over gecommuniceerd werd gaf juist onrust. Daardat het niet in de tekst bij het huisje staat was ik er niet op voorbereid en door de botte manier van communiceren zat ik toch elke keer met samengeknepen billen als ik de telefoon gebruikte om een route te plannen of een zwembad te zoeken dat geschikt was geschikt voor een dochter op krukkenThis text is automatically translated.
Good to know
- Check-in: 3:00 PM- 10:00 PM
- Check-out: 7:00 AM- 11:00 AM
Free cancellation within 7 days of your booking confirmation, provided the booking request was made more than 28 days before the start date. For bookings starting within 28 days, free cancellation applies within 24 hours. If you cancel within the specified period, you are entitled to a full refund of the booking amount.
After that, you will receive a partial refund of the trip cost and a 100% refund of the deposit:
• Up to 42 days before arrival: 70% refund
• 42–28 days before arrival: 40% refund
• 28 days through the day of arrival: 10% refund
• On the day of arrival or later: no refund
- Minimum age of main booker: 18 years.
- Smoking is not allowed in this nature house.
- No fireworks are allowed at this Nature House.
- Waste separation is mandatory in this nature house.
Additional house rules are listed in the terms and conditions, when you place your booking.
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Sustainability
- Energy label: Excluded
- Natural Insulation materials
- Built with natural building materials