Once Upon a Farm Champs-sur-Tarentaine-Marchal, Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes

Holiday Rental Description

Sat amongst rolling green hills, this home-away-from-home is a little slice of French paradise. Arriving here, you’ll be surprised to learn this beautiful, modern home was once a farmhouse. Gone are all traces – in their place, your eyes will be drawn to the vaulted ceilings, exposed beams and a stunning spiral staircase that invites you to the mezzanine to explore. This is an open home just made for socialising, making it the perfect retreat for a large family gathering or a group of friends. Of an evening, rustle up a delicious dinner and as the smell of food drifts through the home, your loved ones can be close by, seated around the expansive table enjoying a glass or two of something fruity. If the weather’s warm enough, you may prefer to dine alfresco – fire up the barbecue and take in the magnificent green views that stretch out before you.

As the day draws to a close, step outside with your uncorked bottle of wine and take in the night sky. Without light pollution, look up and you’ll see a blanket of beautiful stars overhead, ready to wrap you up in their glow. The quiet stillness of the evening is sure to send you off into a blissful night’s sleep when it’s time for bed.

Home truths:
*There’s free parking for up to fours cars in the private outdoor car park here
*At full occupancy, two guests will be sleeping on the sofa bed in the mezzanine area, along with three guests in single beds
*This home is spread over two floors, with no internal lift
*Though there isn't a dedicated desk here, the dining table doubles up as a laptop-friendly workspace
*The garden is unfenced and shared, but provides a lovely sunny spot to enjoy the view