La Forge du Chateau - SAINT BONNET DE JOUX

Authentic multi-hundred-year-old forge carefully restored, quietly located in the heart of the countryside on the very prestigious estate of the Château de Chaumont-Laguiche, an exceptional heritage complex from the 17th century (family property since 1418) renowned for its sumptuous stables listed as MH, a literal masterpiece & equestrian palace built for the grandson of the King of France Charles IX (one of the largest private stables of the Ancien Régime in France), vast property considered as a belvedere also including a castle & a romantic park with a superb view on the mountains of Charolais, the foothills of Auvergne, up to Mont Blanc in clear weather. Quiet environment in the hollow of a magnificent preserved setting of nature & greenery, on the edge of woods & meadows (with the peaceful Charolais cows as neighbours), neighboring the vast wild forest of Avaise protected in ZNIEFF. Very comfortable cottage. Ultra spacious. Rooms with noble dimensions. Warm country character combining tradition & modernity, in a soft atmosphere mixing classicism, "vintage" touches and a more contemporary spirit. Large exposed terrace overlooking a pleasant enclosed garden (ping-pong table & above-ground swimming pool 3.7m in diameter). Beautiful unobstructed view of the gentle surrounding countryside. Access to the beautiful swimming pool & private tennis court of the estate. Composition: property comprising 2 gîtes (totally independent) + historic building open to the public. Individual house. Wireless. Oil fired central heating. Ground floor: kitchen, living room, living room, lounge-library, 1 bedroom (double bed 160x200cm) with private shower room for people with reduced mobility (shower/WC), separate WC. 1st floor: 7 bedrooms (2 with double bed 140x190cm / double bed 160x200cm / 3 with 2 single beds 90x190cm including 2 sup. / 1 single bed 90x190cm) including 2 with private bathrooms (1 shower / 1 bath), shower room (shower), bathroom (bath), 2 separate toilets. Enclosed garden (750m²) + terrace + private parking. Local bikes. Swimming pool 12x6m (access from 9 a.m. to 6.30 p.m.) + tennis in common. Amenities 2.5 km.

La Forge du Chateau - SAINT BONNET DE JOUX offers its guests barbecue grills and a garden. The front desk is open around the clock.