Relaxing well equipped Cottage in the natural region of Auvergne

Restored Noisette cottage is a south facing property , on a ground floor layout with direct access into the comfortable living/dining room. From the living/dining room is the well equipped kitchen with (washing machine, Fridge with freezer,dishwasher, microwave, gas cooker,toaster, kettle and all utensils) this leads out onto the private patio area with table & chairs & sun loungers & the gardens. Both bedrooms are accessed from the living/dining room; one a south facing bedroom with beamed ceiling and quality king-size bed(160x200), En-suite Italian (wet room) with shower, w.c & washbasin and heated towel rail. the 2nd bedroom at the rear has a step down into a twin ( 2x 90x200) or ( 1 x180x200) bedded room with original stone walls and beamed ceiling, En-suite:- Shower, w.c ,washbasin & heated towel rail.
There are electric radiaters in all the rooms for your comfort on cooler days/nights.
There is a private driveway for you.

For your comfort, beds are all made up with quality linen on your arrival and towels are also provided along with towels for the sun loungers, all included in the the rental.

Les Gigards ,Cindre is situated in the rural Bourbonnais area of the Allier in the Auvergne. A calm & pretty area without the hustle and bustle of today’s busy lifestyle with roads uncrowded and always a different view of the landscape as you drive along the countryside.
Our cottages are an ideal location from which to explore the local history, architecture, chateaux, vine yards, museums, churches ,etc.
St. Pourcain sur Sioule is well known for its vinyards and there is a museum dedicated to the industry. Saturday mornings there is an excellent market with local produce and cafes.

Local shops are 10 mins away in Lapalisse or Varennes-sur-Allier as too are the morning markets with local produce, that is, if you can pull yourself away from the peacefullness of your leisurely breakfast on your patio with the birds, red squirrels etc!
From here you can enjoy bird-watching, the birds of prey can often be seen soaring and sweeping above. Wild boar and deer are around in the locality. There is fishing nearby in etangs or on the rivers. Numerous walks and a good area for cycling. The Tour de France and other cycling events often pass through the area.

The night sky’s are usually very clear due to little light pollution and the different constellations and the Milky Way are very visible with the occasiona lshooting star.

A most comfortable retreat to relax & unwind, meditate, read hear yourself for a change and of course sample the local delicacies and wines in comfortable surroundings.

Vichy is 30 mins drive with shops, markets, Spa treatments , lovely walks along the river with the Celestins Beach with riverside eating & coffee spots in the summer.

Moulin-sur-Allier is also 30 mins drive and is totally different to Vichy being a medieval town with National Costume Centre,Cathedral, Maison Mantin,Museum Anne de Beaujeu . Friday is market day. The medieval streets are often used in film production.

Paray-le-Monial, the city of the Sacred Heart, by the side of the Bourbince river which flows through the town. Pope John Paul II visited the sanctuary twice the last time in 1986 .An area famous for the Charolais Beef, grand crus good wines and with romanesque churches is an easy drive of 50 mins where there is a market on friday mornings.

Roanne, is almost 50 mins easy drive well known for its textile history and ceramics. There are a vast range of small shops and restaurants and beautiful buildings alongside the Loire river.

However, you may well be tempted after 30 mins drive, to turn off the route and discover the villages of Character , Charlieu, Le Crozet, Ambierle ,St Hoan-le-Chatel & St Jean St Maurice sur Loire, with panoramic views and walks. The villages are from the middle ages and on the route of Camino de Santiago from France to Spain ( Chemin Saint Jacques) of the and numerous vinyards and restaurants offering local menus at very reasonable prices.

We have lived here for almost 10 years and we are still discovering the hidden charms of the Auvergne. But we can assure you that we have always found a warm welcome and greatly enjoy the region.
Although we live on-site we can assure you, your privacy is our prioity but we are always available should you want some advice or info.