# Gite "16" Gîte holidays in Puy Mary - Discover the Parc Naturel des Volcans ## Identity - **Type of property**: Vacation rental - **Ranking**: 2 keys - **Labelised capacity**: 6 persons ## Location - **City**: Le Claux (15400) - **Department**: Cantal - **Region**: Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes - **Coordinates**: 45.1578576, 2.7028378 ## Capacity and layout - **Capacity**: 6 persons - **Bedrooms**: 2 rooms - **Single beds**: 2 single beds - **Double beds**: 2 double beds - **Bathrooms**: 1 bathroom - **Kitchens**: 1 kitchen - **Living rooms**: 2 living rooms - **Pets**: dogs (except categories 1 and 2) and cats are accepted up to 2 animals maximum. ## Highlights - **Mountain** - **Closed bike room** - **Pets paid** ## Labels and themes - **Bike holidays**: Designed for touring cyclists, this accommodation is less than 5 km from a signposted cycle route and offers a secure room with tools and a repair kit. - **Family and friends holidays**: Designed for conviviality, these offers include a baby kit (cot, high chair) and equipment such as a barbecue, raclette grill or plancha... - **Nature holidays**: These rentals, close to signposted trails, offer full documentation (topographical guides, IGN maps, guidebooks, etc.) for your nature walks. ## The advantages of the accommodation - Exceptional setting facing Puy Mary: panoramic view of the Auvergne volcanoes, ideal for nature lovers and hikers in the heart of the Parc des Volcans. - Comfort for all types of holiday: 17 fully-equipped gîtes, including one for disabled guests, sleeping from 4 to 9 people, perfect for families, friends or groups. - Connection and tranquillity: Take advantage of free Wi-Fi in all the gîtes while you recharge your batteries in a calm, unspoilt environment. ## Description Treat yourself to an authentic break in this comfortable gîte for 4 to 6 people, located in the Espinette gîte village, at the foot of Puy Mary, in the heart of the Parc Naturel Régional des Volcans d'Auvergne. Spacious, functional accommodation \- Ground floor: bright living room with dining area and sofa bed, fully equipped kitchen (induction hob, oven, microwave, dishwasher, fridge, coffee maker, kettle). A private terrace with picnic table lets you enjoy the natural surroundings. \- First floor: Two comfortable bedrooms (one with a double bed and one with two single beds) and a modern bathroom with shower, WC and vanity unit. Facilities and services \- Wi-Fi and television \- Washing machine and dishwasher \- Bedding provided (duvets, pillows) - Sheets and towels optional \- Cleaning kit available with essential products \- Pets accepted at extra cost (maximum 2 per rental) \- Heating supplement compulsory in winter Activities and discoveries Set in unspoilt countryside, this gîte is the ideal base for exploring the Cantal's stunning landscapes and enjoying a wide range of outdoor activities: Essential walks : \- Climb Puy Mary, an emblematic peak with an exceptional panorama \- Cirque de Récusset loop, between forests and waterfalls \- Hike to Plomb du Cantal, the highest peak in the département \- The Gorges de la Jordanne path, a trail along the banks of the river \- The Puy Violent, a wild and unspoilt itinerary Villages and heritage to explore : \- Salers, a medieval town listed as one of the Most Beautiful Villages in France \- Tournemire, and its famous Château d'Anjony \- Murat, a village full of character, with its cobbled streets and volcanic stone houses \- Riom-ès-Montagnes, capital of Cantal cheese, with its Gentiane Express tourist train \- Saint-Flour, a historic town perched on a rocky promontory In summer or winter, enjoy a relaxing and rejuvenating break in the heart of the Cantal. Book now to immerse yourself in the nature and authenticity of the Auvergne. ## Home You will be welcomed at the Maison de la Montagne. Arrivals are between 3pm and 5.30pm and departures between 9am and 10am. For arrivals and departures outside these times, please contact the Maison de la Montagne. ## Accommodation details - **Approval number**: 015MS000352 - **Surface**: 40 m² - **Equipped for babies**: Yes - **Beds**: 4 (1 x double bed, 2 x single bed, and 1 x double sofa bed) - **WCs**: 1 - **Kitchens**: 1 - **Living rooms**: 2 - **Owner's payment methods**: Transfert, Cheque, Credit card, Cash, and Holiday vouchers - **Connect Holiday Vouchers**: Yes - **Guarantee deposit**: €200.00 ## Rooms - **Bedroom**: 1st floor - **Bedroom**: 1st floor - **Bathroom**: 1st floor - **Livingroom / Bedroom**: Ground floor - **Kitchen in the living / dining room**: Ground floor ## Supplements - **Pet**: Mandatory, €10.00 / animal, Accommodation charges per pet at the time of your stay. Maximum of 2 dogs per holiday cottage. - **Electricity and heating package**: Mandatory, €6.00 / nuit, From 15 September to 15 June, a daily flat rate is charged, which includes electricity and heating. Consumption must not exceed 280 kWh per week for holiday cottages accommodating 7–9 people Consumption must not exceed 190 kWh per week for holiday cottages accommodating 4–6 people. If the electricity flat rate is exceeded, any additional consumption will be charged at €0.65 per kWh at the end of the stay. - **End-of-stay cleaning package**: €60.00 / séjour, End-of-stay cleaning - **Bed linen set**: €5.00 / quantité libre, Bed linen hire - **exceeding the electricity allowance**: Billing at end of stay, An electricity allowance of 80 kWh per week is included in the rental price outside the heating season. If this allowance is exceeded, any additional kWh will be charged at €0.65 per kWh at the end of your stay. ## Equipment and services - **Interior equipment**: - Cookware & Kitchen Utensils - Crockery & Cutlery - Dishwasher - Drying Rack - Extractor Hood - Hair Dryer - Iron - Ironing Board - Washing Machine - coffee maker - cooking hob - electric kettle - fully equipped kitchen - hanger - kitchenware - microwave - oven - radiators - sofa - table and chairs - toaster - vacuum cleaner - **Outdoor equipment**: - BBQ grill - Closed bike room - External Lighting - Terrace - outdoor furniture - private entrance - sun umbrellas - **Accessibility**: - Country or rural view - Grab Bars in Bathroom - Handicapped Rooms/Facilities - Mountain View - Pets paid - Wheelchair access possible - accessible bathroom - accessible path of travel - rollin shower - shower chair - wide clearance to shower and toilet - Courtyard view - Garden View - **Parking lots**: - Outdoor Parking - Private parking - **Sustainable equipments**: - Compost - Organised selective sorting - Water reducer - **High-tech**: - Free Wireless Internet - TV - internet connection - **Baby equipments**: - Baby bath - Booster seat - Cots, High Chairs, Mattress (on request) - baby safety gates - **Security**: - Smoke Detectors ## Nearby Located in the charming village of Le Claux, in the heart of the Parc naturel régional des Volcans d'Auvergne, the meeting point is on the Place André Roux (15400 Le Claux). This typical Cantal village is close to the famous Puy Mary, one of the most beautiful natural sites in France. 🚗Depart from Aurillac (60 km), take the D922 towards Riom-ès-Montagnes, then follow the D3 to Le Claux. 🚗From Clermont-Ferrand (110 km): Take the A75, exit Massiac, then follow the D678 and the D3 to the village. 🚆 By train: Nearest stations at Murat (20 km) and Riom-ès-Montagnes (30 km), linked by local connections. 🚖 By taxi: Taxis are available from Murat and Riom-ès-Montagnes stations for direct access to Gîtes de l'Espinette. The gîtes are ideally located on the edge of the village, offering stunning views of the iconic volcanic landscapes. Their location provides quick access to hiking trails, particularly to the famous Puy Mary, as well as to a wide range of outdoor activities. ## To discover in the surrounding area - ATM/Cash Machine at 18 km - Bathing at 20 km - Bicycle Rentals - Campaign - Childrens Activities at 0.5 km - Communal pool at 18 km - Cross Country Skiing at 4 km - Cycle path - Downtown at 18 km - Drugstore at 18 km - Fishing - Florist at 18 km - Free Parking - Gift Shop - Jogging Track - Lake at 4 km - Local groceries at 6 km - Mountain - Petanque - Picnic Area/Tables - Restaurant - Shopping Mall at 18 km - Skiing at 40 km - Taxi access - Train station at 25 km - Vending Machines at 18 km - delicatessen at 18 km - grocery store at 6 km - hiking - library - rafting nearby - river - ziplining nearby at 40 km ## Starting rate From €116 for 1 night