2-7 persons
3 bedrooms
1 bathroom
Wifi

"Bel Horizon" is fully furnished and fully equipped, such as a gas stove/oven with rotisserie spit, a dishwasher, a washing machine and central heating (gas-fired).
Downstairs is a large living room, kitchen, bathroom and toilet. Upstairs there is a 2nd toilet and there are 3 bedrooms with sleeping options with duvets for 6-7 people. There are cupboards in the rooms and on the landing there are 2 cupboards for guests and a second toilet. There are 6 lounge chairs outside and a movable slide for the children.
Around the house is a separated garden with a small swimming pool (operational from May to October) and with a beautiful view. Ideal for those seeking peace and quiet. Also suitable for small children.

The spacious living room has a spacious seating area with TV with Dutch and Dutch-language channels and WIFI. The room has a large window on the side with the beautiful view. The room also has three double doors to the outside, a passage to the kitchen and a staircase to the top (stair gates are available).

The dining area has a table with pull-out leaves and 6 chairs. There are more chairs and two high chairs in the house. There is also a radio/CD player and a DVD player and various books, magazines and games.
There are also various guides and walking maps that can help you explore the area.

The cozy kitchen is fully equipped, such as a dishwasher, a gas stove with oven and rotisserie spit, a microwave with grill, a tall refrigerator with a small freezer compartment, a pressure cooker, a Senseo machine and a regular coffee maker and a work cupboard. The inventory of the various kitchen cabinets will not disappoint you. Plates, bowls, pans, cutlery, cups, glasses and kitchen utensils are widely available.

The bathroom has a double sink with cabinets and a large mirror. The spacious shower with thermostatic tap is protected by a curtain. The bathroom also contains the washing machine. There is also a standing drying rack that can also be placed outside.

The toilet on the ground floor is not part of the bathroom but separate.

A second toilet has been created upstairs. There are also 3 bedrooms with 4 beds:
Bedroom 1 has a double bed 140 x 200; Bedroom 2 has a double bed of 140 x 190; bedroom 3 has a double bed of 140 x 200 and a single bed of 90x190.
All beds have both thin and thick duvets. There are also both thick and thin pillows and extra blankets available.
You must bring your own bed linen. All beds have molton sheets that are changed after guests' departure
A children's camping bed you bring with you can be placed in room 1.
The rooms have storage space and a bedside table with lamp. There is a cupboard and a hanging/cupboard on the landing.

There is a garden around the house with a small swimming pool (operational from May to October). In the garden, which is separated by fences and mesh, there is a garden set. The terrace is equipped with an electrically operated awning. A movable slide is available for the children, which can also be placed near the pool.

"Bel Horizon" is easily accessible. It is a 20-minute drive from the A89.
In the nearby town of Courpière (7 km) there are many amenities such as a post office, an Intermaché, many other shops, an Office du Tourisme, and a municipal campsite with swimming pool and play facilities. The Lac d'Aubusson with a beach and all kinds of tourist facilities (pedal boats, horse riding) is 15 km away. There is also a go-kart track 15 km away. In good weather conditions you can go paragliding from the Puy de Dôme (approximately 80 km)

Weekly markets are held in various places in the area on different days of the week

We can recommend visiting several good restaurants in the area.

In the immediate vicinity there are several castles (both furnished and ruins) that can be visited.

Beautiful cities and towns in the area are:
Courpière, Billom, Ollierques, Thiers, Ambert, Vichy, Clermont-Ferrand, Riom and a little further away Le Puy en Velay

Special attractions include:
- Vulcania, a large popular scientific amusement park about volcanoes in an old volcano;
- Puy de Dôme, the most famous and highest volcano in France; also known for the 13 times that the Tour de France finished there;
- Historical train ride; a beautiful train ride with historic equipment through a beautiful area.

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A lovely house with a beautiful view. If you like peace and quiet, this is the place to be!

Willem gave a 8.6

If you are looking for peace and quiet, you have come to the right place at Bel Horizon. The view is unparalleled and the ...

Henk, Ellis en Arjan gave a 9.8 1

Beautiful location, lots of peace and privacy. Nice to be around the house on hot days with a smaller, but great swimming ...

Petra gave a 7.9 1

It is not a luxury cottage, but well equipped: all amenities are available. Spacious living room, kitchen and bathroom, 3 ...

Wfj gave a 7.3 1

The location is unique in terms of peace, views and surroundings. We haven't slept so well in years.

Jaap gave a 9.4

Nice house on a quiet street. Beautiful views with wildlife on the doorstep.

P. gave a 8.1

Landlord was also very involved from a distance, view lives up to the name of the house.

Jitze & Paula gave a 8.4 1

They are still quiet places where you only hear nature with their animals!! And a view also from the house!! And a very cl...

C vos gave a 9.6 1

An ideal holiday home for a week of rest. Except for the buzzing of insects or the mooing of the occasional cow, you can e...

Leo van der Sluijs gave a 8.4

Very nice house. Fantastic view! The area is not super touristy and that makes it fun. Highly recommended!

Jan-Willem en Bianca gave a 9.1

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Explanation of the prices & cancellation policy

The use of Internet/WIFI is included in the rental price.
The tourist tax is €0.50 pp/pn, but we will pay for this.
The swimming pool is in use from May to September. If the swimming pool cannot be used for technical reasons, a discount of 20% of the rental price per day applies with a maximum of € 200.00 per week.

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€ 100.00

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Final cleaning

€ 75.00

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No pets allowed
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Home
Fixtures and equipment
Spacious living room with sitting and dining area, kitchen with dishwasher, bathroom with double sink, washing machine, stove / CV

Garden
Type of garden
With mesh fences and secluded garden, garden furniture / hammock / sunscreen, small private pool (screen off)

Location
Accessibility and environment
Very quiet location with stunning views, good access, 20 min from A72, all facilities in Courpière (7 km)

Activities
Tourist activities
towns, castles, volcanoes, touring. train, walks, swimming, riding 20 min, 20 min karting, paragliding 65 min

Remaining
Equipment
stove / oven, hood, refrigerator, dishwasher, Senseo, microwave with grill, washing machine, TV with ned. TV, woodstove, boiler

We, Peter and Margaret Knepper, who lives in Ede and (son) Markjan Knepper, residing in Rhoon, some years ago took the initiative to a holiday in France to look for their own use and to be able to rent. After a search on the Internet and many brokers we finally found this house with stunning views in the hamlet of Le Fau. We also regularly go to "Bel Horizon" especially out of season. Peter and Margreet more often as Markjan because Piet and his wife Meta and Margaret now retired. If we are in Le Fau every time we enjoy the beautiful views and the tranquility. We also try to establish and maintain contacts with local residents and drivers and make walks in the area together or organized participation. But frequently there is also hard at work around the house even more to our liking maken.Zo to come in October 2008 in the chamber walls broken out a large window and a double door to make on the side of the view. Now we and our guests inside to enjoy this. Recently renovated and the kitchen is a gascombiketel posted. We hope our guests as to their meaning will have as ourselves. Our goal is our guests' Bel Horizon "an unforgettable holiday.

Will you be our guests?, Then we welcome you warmly in "Bel Horizon".
The spacious house in the hamlet of Le Fau in the town of St Flour l'Etang located in the Parc naturel régional du Livradois-Forez in Auvergne. (930 km from Utrecht).
The house is within easy reach (20 min from A72). Inter Mache and many other amenities in the town Courpière at 7 km. The city is located 22km Thier and Clermont Ferrand on 56km.Omdat this holiday both by ourselves is used as a guest we have with the device then also take into account both our own wishes as possible needs of our guests. "Bel Horizon" is therefore fully furnished and fully equipped including a gas stove / oven with rotisserie, dishwasher, washing machine and central heating (wood burning). Upstairs are 3 bedrooms with sleeping facilities for 5-7 people with duvets. The rooms have tables and on the landing a wardrobe for guests. For outside are 6 lounge chairs available for children and a movable glijbaan.We are constantly the quality of the housing to further increase.
Around the house is a secluded garden with a small pool and with stunning views over the beautiful valley of the Dore and the mountains of Du Forez. Ideal for tranquility. Also suitable for small children. Teens will, we think, to find quiet.

The spacious living room has a spacious lounge with TV with Dutch channels and a cozy fireplace. Since the renovation the room has a large window and a double door got on the side with the beautiful uitzicht.De dining area has a table and 6 chairs with retractable blades. In the house are more chairs and a highchair available. There is also a radio / CD player and there are several books, magazines and spelletjes.Ook there are several guides and maps that can help you to explore the area. The room has three doors to the outside, a passage to the kitchen and stairs. (Stair gates are available)

THE KITCHEN
The small cozy kitchen is fully equipped including a dishwasher, cooker with oven and rotisserie, a geyser, a large fridge with small freezer, a kettle, a Senseo coffee machine and a just and a tool cabinet. The inventory of the various kitchen cabinets will not disappoint you. Plates, bowls, pans, cutlery, cups, glasses, utensils are largely aanwezig.Verder there for the geyser and the stove three cylinders which 1 reserve.

THE SHOWER
Provision is made for a double sink with cabinets underneath and a large mirror. The spacious shower is covered by a curtain. In the shower room is a washing machine. It is also an upright clothes drying rack that is present outside can be placed.

Upstairs are 3 bedrooms with 4 beds available:
Bedroom 1 has a double bed of 140 x 200;
In Bedroom 2 is also a double bed of 140 x 200;
Bedroom 3 has a queen size bed of 120 x 200 and a single bed 90x200.
All beds have duvets. There are both thick and thin pillows, a thin and thick comforters and extra blankets. All beds are present moltonlakens washed after each use. For the smallest is a plasmoltonlaken present
Bed linen should be brought itself. A self brought children camping cot can be placed in room 1.On all rooms storage space and a nightstand with lamp present

Around the house is a garden with lawn and borders available on the south by the small pool. For children there is a movable slide ready. A garden furniture with parasol and hammock stand ready to nice outside to relax. The garden is screened by a low fence and the pool for safety (mandatory) shielding. This is removable. From the garden and the pool has a fantastic view of the mountains. There is also a barbecue, patio, shed, wood store and parking.

LIVRADOIS-FOREZ
East of the Massif Central is the Parc naturel régional du Livradois-Forez. In the middle flows the Dore. On the right bank of this lie the wooded with spruce forests Monts du Forez. On the left is le Livradois, formed by a succession of plateaus and granite tops of mountains to 1200 meters. It is an area of ??trees and herbs, traditions and skill, formed by the water.

WATER AS A SOURCE OF ENERGY
The traditional architecture recalls the importance of water. It has notably Thiers (22 km from the house) brought wealth. The association of the Dore and the boisterous Durolle made there since the 16th century that the city is the capital of the cutlery geworden.Het Museum located in the hilltop old town of Thiers, here give a good impression. The valley of the Durolle, where several abandoned factories to be found, offers a nostalgic walk to the impressive waterfalls of the "Creux de l'Enfer". In Ambert had water for the manufacture of paper. In the 16th century there were in that area more than three hundred active paper mills. There's still a silent witness of our time: the mill Richard de Bas, an eco-museum in which one the entire history of this industry revives.

See also the site: http://www.auvergne-tourisme.info/nl/index2.php (Auvergne tourist information in Dutch)

In the nearby town Courpière (7 km) many facilities such as post offices, an Inter-Mache, many other shops, a Tourist Office, and a municipal campsite with pool and playground equipment. At 15 km the Lac d'Aubusson with a beach and all tourist facilities (paddle boats, horseback riding). Even on a karting track is located 15 km. In good weather you can paragliding from the Puy de Dome (approximately 65 km)
In various places in the area are weekly markets on different days of the week held
Several good restaurants we can recommend a visit.

In the vicinity are several castles (both appointed as ruins) that can be visited.

Beautiful cities and towns in the area include: Courpière, Billom, Ollierques, Thiers, Ambert, Vichy, Clermont-Ferrand, Riom and further away Le Puy en Velay

Special attractions include:
- Vulcania, a large popular science park on volcanoes in an old volcano;
- Puy de Dôme, the most famous and highest volcano in France, also known from the 13 times the Tour de France is finished;
- Historic train ride, train ride with a nice historical material through a beautiful area.

WALKING
Around Courpière and east of Thiers are many walks off. Two wallets with cards of these hikes are in the house. The routes are well marked out. One of the trails you can walk from the cottage.

CYCLING
Due to the high altitude in the vicinity of the holiday cycle oi only by those who have experience with it in the mountains. Only the area north of Courpière befietsbaar is reasonable for the ordinary cyclist.

Holiday home in Bel Horizon is also good in the winter. The house is equipped with a wood stove and a gas fired central heating. For children, a sled stored in the barn. Walking is possible.
At some distance ski areas are present: Col de Beal 40 km and the Puy de Sancy (lift from Super-Besse) at 74 km.

The winter is put "optional" on the site so that it can be. Unoccupied directly This is because to be or booking is possible due to heating, and close to the water ed by case basis
Are you considering to book then do an application via the link, "Ask the landlord"

To book please refer to the section entitled "Calendar / Rates." The payment is in fact your reservation.
1.For the reservation of the cottage Knepper "Bel Horizon" you up to 7 days after receipt of the reservation, 25% of the total rent and € 10, - for booking and reservation costs to ABN-AMRO account number . 60 37 46 764 tnv MBKnepper.Het balance is 30 days before arrival at the account number. to be met.
2. The reservation in high season is generally only possible for at least 1 continuous week (Saturday to Saturday). In the spring and autumn can also be a midweek (Monday to Friday), a long weekend (Friday to Monday) or combinations thereof be hired.
3. After paying the entire rent is the key to the house by mail.
4. The house can be up by 7 people (babies excluded) are inhabited; for smaller occupancy are no other prizes!
5.On the tenant is obliged to hire with great care and treat the rented in good condition and neatly behind. The deposit (€ 100, -) within 2 weeks after departure, the tenant will be refunded. The landlord reserves the right to any damages or extra cleaning from the deposit to account.
6. Cancellation must be made by telephone / SMS as e-mail to the landlord (P.Knepper) to be passed. If the tenant has to cancel, the following cancellation fee, payable by payment to the landlord.
* If canceled up to 30 days before arrival date a cancellation fee of 35%.
* If canceled up to 7 days before arrival date 90%
* After 100%. (Excluding the deposit, which is fully refunded). In most cases the tenant has a cancellation and the above is a matter between the tenant and insurance.
7. The landlord is not liable for damage or injury caused to its guests from any cause whatsoever and shall not be liable for loss, theft, damage to property, including money! By making a reservation, you agree with the above arrangements.