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Romantic gypsy wagon with a great view from your hottub in beautiful nature.

Cabin in La Chabanne with a hot tub

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Outdoor spa tub
Room
Outdoor dining
Property grounds
Property grounds

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional
1 bedroomSleeps 3

Popular amenities

  • Hot tub
  • Washer
  • Parking available
  • Kitchen
  • Outdoor space
  • Mountain view

Explore the area

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  • Place, Le Scarabee
  • Place, Vichy Opera
  • Place, Thermes de Vichy

Rooms & beds

1 bedroom (sleeps 3)

Bedroom 1

1 Single Bunk Bed

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Kitchenette
Garden
Dining area

About this property

Romantic gypsy wagon with a great view from your hottub in beautiful nature.

La Grande Serve
Just having the illusion that you are alone in the world, surrounded by beautiful things and nature, that is a holiday at La Grande Serve.
"Glamping" is a strange word but it describes what you will find here: simple comfort in a cozy caravan with a small kitchenette, a wonderfully spacious bed and good seats. Outside, the double German beach basket is waiting for you. Its adjustable hood protects you from the wind and too much sun, great for lounging for a long time or lounging with a cool glass at sunset. You can read lazily in the hammock, if you can manage it before your eyes close, and if it gets too hot, let yourself cool down, or warm up when it's a little cooler, in your own spacious hot tub.
You have your own, original bathroom, disguised as a hay wagon, with a toilet in the still authentic barn at about 50 m. of your gypsy wagon that borders the spacious colorfully decorated summer kitchen where you can cook, play and chat. Also useful if your friends unexpectedly sit down for a day.
A baby can also find a place in the caravan. You can place a tent for slightly older children. You do need your own baby bed and / or camping gear for this.

Location
La Grande Serve belongs to the tiny village La Chabanne and is located 780 meters above sea level at the end of a dirt road protected by the woods on the one side and a spectacular view on the Besbre Valley and the “Monts de La Madeleine”.
The region is also known as the ‘little Switzerland’ of France because of the region’s exceptionally pure air. Surrounding la Grande Serve is a pristine landscape of mixed forests, hamlets, farms and tiny villages, dotted with streams, country roads and walking paths.
However, the charming cities of Roanne and Vichy are both only about 45 minutes away by car, so you won’t feel isolated. This is the spot to mountain bike, f.e. on our electric powered bikes, fish, read, hike, and eat like a king.
It’s about a 3-kilometre ride to the village, but by foot, it’s only 600 meters. You can wine and dine in the village at the Auberge des Campanules. Groceries and vegetables and fresh bread (3 times a week) can also be found at the Auberge. The nearest large town is Le Mayet de Montagne, 12 kilometres away, with everything from a supermarket to medical facilities.

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Amenities

Hot tub
Kitchen
Washing machine
Outdoor space
Mountain view
Parking available

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Check out before 10:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

No pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Important information

You need to know

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 not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; 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

We should mention

Cash transactions at this property cannot exceed USD 1000, due to national regulations; for further details, please contact the property using the information in the booking confirmation
A car is recommended for transport to and from this property

About the area

La Chabanne

Located in La Chabanne, this cabin is in a rural area. Notre Dame de la Salette and Château de Busset are local landmarks, and some of the area's attractions include Musée de l’Opéra de Vichy and Vichy Opera. Les Sources de Vichy and Aquatics Stadium Vichy Community are also worth visiting. Parasailing and fishing offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with cycling and mountain biking nearby.
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La Chabanne

What's nearby

  • Le Scarabee - 33 min drive - 33.1 km
  • Les Bois Noirs Spa - 40 min drive - 38.2 km
  • Vichy Opera - 40 min drive - 43.5 km
  • Palais des Congrès Opéra Vichy - 41 min drive - 43.8 km
  • Thermes de Vichy - 41 min drive - 43.8 km

Getting around

  • Vichy Saint-Yorre Station - 33 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪La Vieille Auberge - ‬14 min drive
  • ‪Auberge Des Bois Noirs - ‬19 min drive
  • ‪Jacquet Sabrina Delphine - ‬16 min drive
  • ‪Camping des Myrtilles Auvergne - ‬15 min drive
  • ‪Fraty et Cie S.A. - ‬16 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Romantic gypsy wagon with a great view from your hottub in beautiful nature. pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Romantic gypsy wagon with a great view from your hottub in beautiful nature.?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Romantic gypsy wagon with a great view from your hottub in beautiful nature.?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Romantic gypsy wagon with a great view from your hottub in beautiful nature. located?

Situated in a rural location, this cabin is within 16 miles (25 km) of Parc Naturel Regional Livradois-Forez, Notre Dame de la Salette and Le Jardin du Moyen Age. Domaine des Ardaillons and Domaine des Palais are also within 20 miles (32 km).

About the host

Hosted by Adriaan Lokman

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Owners Adriaan & Charlotte, together with Zara, the playful Border collie, are the residents of La Grande Serve. Adriaan graduated from the Willem de Kooning Academy in Rotterdam and has been living here since 2005 and since last year with Charlotte. As art lovers, he is an animation film director and artist, she worked for years at the Center Pompidou in Paris, they pay a lot of attention to original and inspiring details. Life becomes even more attractive when you surround yourself with beautiful things. You will find that at La Grande Serve.

Adriaan never wants to make the same thing twice. His surrealistic bathrooms that resemble a hay wagon from the outside are an example of this. Or the farmers 'disco lamp' that starts to turn slowly after sunset and scatters a confetti of lights through the summer kitchen. His animation films have been shown at many festivals worldwide, he is now working on 3d printed video installations and a VR version of his latest film entitled Flow. Charlotte studied Naturopathy and massage and is now learning Dutch.

They had nothing to add to nature and the view. La Grande Serve is a small mare, fed by one of the many pure springs that lie on and around the site. The soft whistling of the toads and the distant owls do the rest.

What makes this property unique

Location
La Grande Serve belongs to the tiny village La Chabanne and is located 780 meters above sea level at the end of a dirt road protected by the woods on the one side and a spectacular view on the Besbre Valley and the “Monts de La Madeleine”.
The region is also known as the ‘little Switzerland’ of France because of the region’s exceptionally pure air. Surrounding la Grande Serve is a pristine landscape of mixed forests, hamlets, farms and tiny villages, dotted with streams, country roads and walking paths.
However, the charming cities of Roanne and Vichy are both only about 45 minutes away by car, so you won’t feel isolated. This is the spot to mountain bike, f.e. on our electric powered bikes, fish, read, hike, and eat like a king.
It’s about a 3-kilometre ride to the village, but by foot, it’s only 600 meters. You can wine and dine in the village at the Auberge des Campanules. Groceries and vegetables and fresh bread (3 times a week) can also be found at the Auberge. The nearest large town is Le Mayet de Montagne, 12 kilometres away, with everything from a supermarket to medical facilities.

Languages:

English, French, German, Dutch