Le Pavillon. Delightful gîte with pool on the edge of the spectacular Montagne Bourbonnaise. Relax by the pool, enjoy the unspoilt country and varied wildlife, or explore the local history. The Auvergne is an exciting place to come to.

The property, which sleeps 8-10, has been completely renovated and refurbished in a modern style and is well equipped and in excellent condition. There are 4 comfortable and bright bedrooms, 2 on each floor, which can be double or twin bedded according to need. A cot can be supplied. There is a shower room and separate toilet on the ground floor and a bathroom, with shower and a second separate toilet, upstairs. Downstairs there is a large living space with comfortable settees and TV/DVD player. There is also a utility room with washing machine, small fridge, and a two-ring cooker. Upstairs there is a large fully equipped open plan kitchen and dining area.
Le Pavillon once formed part of the Chateau du Mariol estate but now has its own large enclosed garden with terrace, lawn, trees and an apple tree. There is parking for 3 cars.
The large pool, shared with 5 other houses,is situated in the communal chateau grounds 25 metres from the garden gate.

The Auvergne is a relatively undiscovered part of France. It contains a wide variety of terrain, a diverse natural life, and is historically very interesting. Mariol ison the edge of the Bourbonnaise mountains and the Livradois Forez National Park, a nature reserve which stretches 100km to the south. Walk up into the hills behind and there is a magnificent view across the fertile plain of the Allier to the Châine des Puys and to the Volcans d'Auvergne National Park, the range of mountains behind Clermont-Ferrand about 40kms away. There are many marked routes for walkers and mountain bikers throughout the area and good maps and guidebooks. In winter there is cross country skiing. The spa town of Vichy, with its 'fin de siecle' architecture and elegant shops, is only 20 minutes to the north, and medieval Thiers, famous for its cutlery, is the same distance south. There are many castles and smaller towns worth a visit.

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Car: Le Pavillon is near the A71/75 motorway.
Train: to Vichy under 3 hours from Paris
Plane: Lyon and Limoges 2 - 21/2 hours. Clermont Ferrand 40 minutes.