Situated mid way between Issoire and Ambert 1075mtr above sea level in the National Forest. Situated in the centre of the village of St Germain l'Herm, the spacious property has a beautiful private garden and can accomodate up to 10 people. There are 4 double bedrooms with 2 bathrooms one of which is en suite. The very comfortable lounge has French or English TV, DVD player and Hi Fi. There is a modern well equipped dining kitchen. The private garden with Gas BBQ and secure garage parking. Limited wifi is available. 20 gb of wifi included per week. Extra available at charge 25€ per 20gb. The owner will be resident in an adjacent property and is happy to provide laundry facilities if required. Les Sylphides is ideally situated as a touring base with the towns of Ambert, Brioude and Issoire each being within 30km whilst Clermont Ferrand and Puy en Velay are 60km away. St Germain is ideal for walkers and cyclists and there are 3 superb swimming lakes within 15km two of which have Zip Wires and other sports facilities. Transport is necessary due to the lack of public transport in the rural area. St Germain is well supplied with shops and bars. July and August are becoming well known for the Music and Cultural activity of the community. LOCAL PLACES OF INTEREST Monestry - Chaise Dieu Ricard De Bas paper museum - Ambert Scenic railway - Ambert Fromagerie - Fournols Cheese Route - local Amethyst Museum - Vernet Puy de Dome - Clermont Religious Monuments - Puy en Velay Ski slopes - Sancy & Puy Mary Lacs - Chambon, Vernet, Champignat, Culhat. Walks - local & numerous Mushrooms - local Markets - Ambert, Issoire Hangliding - Puy de Dome Canoeing - Allier various Fishing - Allier and local lacs
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Amenities
Kitchen
Washing machine
Pet-friendly
Outdoor space
Parking available
Barbecue
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Pets allowed: dogs less than 9 kg per pet (limit 2 pets total)
Pets are not allowed in bedrooms
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Smoking
Smoking allowed: in designated areas
Cigarette ends must be disposed of in sand bin.
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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 not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property
About the area
Saint-Germain-lʼHerm
Located in Saint-Germain-lʼHerm, this holiday home is in a rural area and on a lake. Musée de la Dentelle and Mus'energie are cultural highlights, and some of the area's attractions include Centre d'Art Roman and Aquarium of Brioude. Discover the area's water adventures with fishing and swimming nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with mountain biking.
Parc Naturel Regional Livradois-Forez - 1 min walk - 0.0 km
Zénith d'Auvergne - 50 min drive - 67.0 km
Arténium - 55 min drive - 76.7 km
L'Aventure Michelin - 58 min drive - 75.5 km
Polydome Congress Centre - 58 min drive - 75.9 km
Getting around
Andrezieux-Boutheon Marsac-en-Livradois Station - 26 min drive
Le Puy-en-Velay (LPY-Loudes) - 55 min drive
Restaurants
Le Colibri - 4 min walk
La Clairière - 8 min drive
Le Pré Fleuri - 1 min walk
Le Petit Chastel - 13 min drive
Le Relais des Myrtilles - 9 min drive
Frequently asked questions
Is Spacious gite which sleeps 8 + 2 pet-friendly?
Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 2 total) with a maximum weight of up to 9 kg per pet. Some restrictions may apply, so please contact the property for more details.
How much does it cost to stay at Spacious gite which sleeps 8 + 2?
As of 15 April 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Spacious gite which sleeps 8 + 2 on 18 August 2024 start from NZ$218, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.
How much is parking at Spacious gite which sleeps 8 + 2?
On-site parking is available at the property.
What time is check-in at Spacious gite which sleeps 8 + 2?
Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.
What time is check-out at Spacious gite which sleeps 8 + 2?
Checkout is at 11:00 AM.
Where is Spacious gite which sleeps 8 + 2 located?
Situated on a lake, this holiday home is 0.1 mi (0.1 km) from Parc Naturel Regional Livradois-Forez and within 16 miles (25 km) of Allier and Eglise de Mailhat. Garden of the Earth and Musée de la Dentelle are also within 20 miles (32 km).
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Nous avons reçu un accueil particulièrement chaleureux de la part de Jim. Notre dîner (et même plus !) nous attendait dans le frigo.
Sinon, la maison - très bien située au coeur de Saint Germain l'Herm et face à une épicerie au top - est restée dans son "jus" d'il y a quelques dizaines d'années... Le petit jardin est très sympa !
En résumé, si vous aimez l'authenticité, vous êtes au bon endroit !