Situated mid way between Issoire and Ambert 1075mtr above sea level in the National Forest.
Situated in the centre of the village of St Germain l'Herm, the spacious property has a beautiful private garden and can accomodate up to 10 people. There are
4 double bedrooms with 2 bathrooms one of which is en suite. The very comfortable lounge has French or English TV, DVD player and Hi Fi.
There is a modern well equipped dining kitchen.
The private garden with Gas BBQ and secure garage parking. Limited wifi is available. 20 gb of wifi included per week. Extra available at charge 25€ per 20gb.
The owner will be resident in an adjacent property and is happy to provide laundry facilities if required.
Les Sylphides is ideally situated as a touring base with the towns of Ambert, Brioude and Issoire each being within 30km whilst Clermont Ferrand and Puy en Velay are 60km away.
St Germain is ideal for walkers and cyclists and there are 3 superb swimming lakes within 15km two of which have Zip Wires and other sports facilities.
Transport is necessary due to the lack of public transport in the rural area.
St Germain is well supplied with shops and bars.
July and August are becoming well known for the Music and Cultural activity of the community.
LOCAL PLACES OF INTEREST
Monestry - Chaise Dieu
Ricard De Bas paper museum - Ambert
Scenic railway - Ambert
Fromagerie - Fournols
Cheese Route - local
Amethyst Museum - Vernet
Puy de Dome - Clermont
Religious Monuments - Puy en Velay
Ski slopes - Sancy & Puy Mary
Lacs - Chambon, Vernet, Champignat, Culhat.
Walks - local & numerous
Mushrooms - local
Markets - Ambert, Issoire
Hangliding - Puy de Dome
Canoeing - Allier various
Fishing - Allier and local lacs