Welcome to Ancienne École 

Stunning holiday home in the Auvergne, France.

A Luminous Space

Luminous double-height space with exposed beams and huge south facing windows. Ancienne Ecole has two double bedrooms with ensuite facilities, perfect for two couples. There are two salons – one with a wood-burning stove, the other with a 50in SMART TV and a library of books and game console. WiFi is available throughout the property, from your own dedicated router. There is also an open plan kitchen which is fully equipped for cooking and entertaining. A large dining table with comfy chairs inviting long evenings over meals There is enough space to be together but also have space apart. There is also a competition size antique French Billiard table.

Ancienne Ecole is Adults only and the house and gardens are non-smoking.


It has a vaulted ceiling with exposed beams, huge windows, and a mezzanine with a modern kitchen, dining area, and tv salon with library. The mezzanine makes use of the high ceilings and is positioned so the most is made of the views over the garden, and mountains beyond. There is one flight of steep stairs leading up to the mezzanine. If you have reduced mobility this may be an obstacle for you.

Ancienne Ecole is on the edge of a small quiet village, and attached on one side only, to what used to be the Mayors’ office, now our house, and is completely independant with its own entrance door and outside seating.

Do feel free to make use of the lovely garden with its flower beds and different seating areas to eat, read a book or just gaze at the view.

The village is perched on a promontory with spectacular views. We are in the heart of the beautiful Livradois Forez Natural Park, an area of mountain pastures and forests with lowing cattle and wildflowers.

Our closest town of Ambert (famous for its cheese) 10 mins away has cafes, bars, restaurants, shops, and a fabulous twice weekly open air market.


Take A Tour Inside.

Scroll through the photo gallery to get a sense of the interior spaces.

 

Take A Stroll Around The Garden

Do feel free to make use of the lovely garden with its flower beds and different seating areas to eat, read a book or just gaze at the view. The village is perched on a promontory with spectacular views. We are in the heart of the beautiful Livradois Forez Natural Park, an area of mountain pastures and forests with lowing cattle and wildflowers.