Summary :
The former Relais de Poste is a beautiful granite building dating from 1830 which was a stagecoach / post office, welcomed travelers and was used for the distribution of mail!
Located in Saint-Dier-d'Auvergne in the heart of the Tuscany of Auvergne in the Regional Natural Park of Livradois Forez. In the village, accessible on foot, the shops of first necessities, a beautiful Romanesque church, a castle to visit.
In the surroundings: bodies of water, superb hiking or cycling, small or large volcanoes, beautiful villages, the discovery of local traditions (cheese, cutlery), tree climbing, the joys of snow in winter, etc.
The cottage accommodates up to 15 people in 320m2. It consists of 7 bedrooms, 6 bathrooms and 7 toilets. A 30m2 living room with a large fireplace and its stove for the winter as well as a television (Deezer, netflix). A 30m2 dining room and its farmhouse table for your meals. The kitchen is large and very well equipped.Beds are made on arrival with washed linen and bath linen is provided.
Outside, 1.5 hectares of greenery, a terrace with an unobstructed view of the garden and the valley, a beautiful stream: ideal for meeting up with family or friends in a calm and relaxing environment that will appeal to the little ones (equipment for children, games and books, playground) as well as adults (petanque, deckchairs, table tennis, plancha).
Table d'hôte and massages by reservation. Ideal for organizing events (yoga courses, seminars, small weddings) depending on the number of people expected and according to specific financial terms.
Do not hesitate to contact us to help you organize your trip and consult our website for more information lancienrelaisdeposte.net
Limited to 500 characters (AIRBNB): The former Relais de Poste is a beautiful granite building from 1830 which served as a stagecoach when delivering mail. Transformed into a gîte in 2006, we took it over in April 2021. Ideal for your gatherings with family / friends! Located in Saint-Dier-d'Auvergne in Livradois Forez, it offers 7 very comfortable rooms, each with its own bathroom and toilet. The common areas are cozy and the exteriors huge with 1 large playground. Bakery & grocery store: 2min walk.
Housing :

The total surface is 320m2 distributed as follows:
Ground floor: A 30m2 living room with a large fireplace and its stove for the winter as well as a television (Deezer, netflix). A 30m2 dining room and its farmhouse table for your meals. The kitchen is large and very well equipped (oven, gas, very large fridge). In the utility room there is a toilet, a washing machine and a dryer.
On the 1st floor: 3 bedrooms (2 doubles and 1 triple) share 2 bathrooms with WC.
On the 2nd floor: 4 bedrooms (3 doubles and 1 quadruple) each with its own bathroom and private WC. A second living room with games for adults and children.
1 private garden: Equipped with a terrace, a large garden dining room, a plancha. It overlooks the meadow and the rest of the land which is shared with the owner.
1 park of 1.5 Ha: play area for children (trampoline, hut, swing, slides, games in the sand) and play area for adults (petanque, table tennis, molkky, badminton), the stream.
We provide everything you need for babies: high chairs, deckchairs, baths, up to 3 travel cots and small toys.
Our gîte is not air-conditioned but there is no need for it: the 1 meter thick granite walls keep the coolness perfectly in summer. In winter, we heat with a pellet boiler. You can also enjoy the warmth of the wood stove (€10 per basket with kindling, logs and firelighters, on request).
The double rooms are modular thanks to our Queen Size beds which separate into 2 single beds if necessary (ideal for children or yoga courses / retreats to share your room but not your bed).
We also accept dogs that are clean, well behaved and sociable with children and cats (we have 2). Please inform us at the time of booking (10€/animal and/night will be requested). We ask that dogs stay in the common areas and do not access the rooms. Unfenced garden.
Good news: put your feet under the table for a meal and let us serve you! We offer an on-site catering service from 6 people (adults).
Choose with your group the menu you want to share. The Table du Relais menu is visible on our website. We offer a variety of dishes, with or without meat, a vegan option, and a "local" choice to discover Auvergne gastronomy. We cook with love on site (in our private kitchen) with fresh, mainly local and seasonal products.
The service is done at the lodge at the time agreed together beforehand.Contact us before your arrival to book!
Various information :
Family reunions, birthdays, festive but quiet occasions are welcome! On the other hand, no big alcoholic parties.
The price indicated is for a maximum of 15 people. We can offer 5 extra beds for an additional fee. Please get in touch in this case.
On the day of your arrival, we are waiting for you from 5:00 p.m. We will set before an appointment time.
Departure is before 11am.
For weekend reservations you can leave at 2:00 p.m. if there is no reservation after you. To be validated together a few days before your arrival.
End of stay cleaning, washed linen bed linen (beds made upon your arrival), bath linen and liquid soap, trash bags, tea towels, washable sponges, dishwasher tablets, dishwashing liquid and basic groceries: €200 service obligatory.
Fiber and WIFI everywhere in the accommodation. 4G is very good in the village and the house.
You can park up to 5 cars on site. Other free places are available a few meters from the cottage.
Additional services:
Californian massage on site and by reservation.

Basket for the fire.

Catering service on reservation (min 6 people)

Description of the neighborhood
Situation :
45 minutes from Clermont-Ferrand
1h15 from St Etienne
1h45 from Lyon
2 minutes walk:
An excellent bakery, the Fournil du Miodet (where you can reserve your pastries if there is an opportunity), a grocery store with local products, a pharmacy, a doctor's office.
A beautiful hike to discover the outskirts of our village starting from the beautiful Romanesque church.
10-15 minutes by car:
Billom pretty medieval city and its market, supermarkets, lake, cycling and walking, visits to pretty villages / castles.
A little further :
Local traditions, the nature of the Regional Natural Park in which we are located and 45 minutes by car, the Regional Natural Park of the Volcanoes of Auvergne.If you are staying with us for a few days, do not hesitate to spend a day strolling on the Chaîne des Puys, taking a trip to Vulcania or a paragliding jump with our partner VICHY PARAPENTE (exceptional price for our guests). Picnic on site but come back to dinner at the gîte to enjoy a Menu de la Table du Relais, our catering service on site and by reservation before your arrival.
On our site we have listed many activities to do in the area, and we will be happy to share with you our favorite spots according to what you are looking for.