Welcome to
Gîte Macorn
We offer you our renovated farm house
Are you looking for the following holiday?
A stress-free family or romantic holiday, only 4 hrs drive south of Paris, in an area that resembles the Dordogne without the crowds or Bourgogne but cheaper and the rocks of the Provence but without the traffic. You are looking for lots of activities plus a place to fully relax and enjoy each other’s company. Gite Macorn is the place to be.
What do other guest say? Read our reviews
- “I totally forgot work and full emersed myself in quality time with family.”
- “This is like a home from home – I could see myself living here”.
- “This was the perfect tranquil private place to propose to my long-standing girlfriend”.
Our renovated Auvergne farmhouse (gîte) at your disposal
We offer you our complete holiday farmhouse (gîte in French) – a recently renovated old Auvergne farmhouse for 3 guests (4 possible if baby). During the recent renovation we have maintained the original farmhouse features and the inside of the house is now of a high spec with:
- spacious fitted kitchen (dinner table for 6) with Smeg oven, microwave and Delonghi coffee machine and cozy wood burner, cooking equipment.
- comfortable bathroom with shower and toilet, hairdryer, towel heater.
- a huge romantic bedroom (double bed, single bed and baby bed), 2 big built in wardrobes.
- cozy living room with wood burner, sofa for 5, Bluetooth speaker and smart TV for screen casting.
- WIFI through-out house (free included in price)
Our farmhouse is one of 7 houses in the hamlet overlooking the rolling country side and forest edge. The cottage itself has a garden on 3 sides, with multiple places to sit, sun bath or dine in the sun or shade (depending on time of day).
We understand there is lots of choice of gîtes/accommodation in the area – however we believe we stand out for the following reasons: House has all the comforts of home. The farmhouse plot provides total privacy and tranquility.
Entertainment and days out during your stay – there is loads to do for all the family.
Active
- Walkers – numerous walks between 2-5hours nearby (i.e. 2 hr circular walk from Pionsat) – check apps Strava, Komoot and Visorando for all the possible routes. Example walk to Chateau Rocher from Mairie Saint-Remy-de-Blot. (Château Rocher – Balirando)
- Cyclists – Perfect for road biking and mountain biking with 10 cycle routes close by (www.veloenfrance.fr)
- Tandem paragliding – Trills of paragliding at Puy de Dôme (https://action-parapente.fr/paragliding-at-puy-de-dome/ )
Relaxing
- Visiting villages/cities – Montluçon, Saint-Remy-de-Blot, Saint-Eloy-les-Mines, Saint-Gervais-d’Auvergne, Les Ancizes-Comps, Clermont-Ferrand, Vichy, Riom.
- Visiting castles and volcanic lakes –
- Lac Pavin (https://www.auvergne-destination.com/fiches/le-lac-pavin/)
- Puy de Dôme (https://www.panoramiquedesdomes.fr/)
- Le Gour de Tazanat (https://www.tourisme-combrailles.fr/le-gour-de-tazenat-charbonnieres-les-vieilles.html)
- Meandre de Queuille (https://www.tourisme-combrailles.fr/meandre-de-queuille-queuille.html )
- Château de Murol (https://www.murolchateau.com/ )
- Photography – Beautiful evening skies and mornings – stay still and watch out for the foxes and reindeer and other wonderful creatures
- Birdwatching – The country side here in Auvergne and Combraille is renowned for its bird of prey and the amount of forest area encourages a diversity of bird life.
- Thermal baths – Spa in Neris-les-Bains (https://www.neriades.com/ ) and spa Evaux-les-Bains. (https://www.evauxthermes.com/)
Family activities
- Swimming activities – Saint-Eloy-les-Mines (https://www.tourisme-combrailles.fr/baignade-surveillee-plan-d-eau-de-saint-eloy-les-mines-saint-eloy-les-mines.html),
- Canoeing and climbing adventure – Canoeing with a group, and climbing via Ferrata (https://sioule-loisirs.com/)
- Cyclingtrain – Velorail – Cycle along a train line together (5 people in a carriage) (https://www.ecoloisirs.fr/nos-sites/velorail-electrique-des-fades)
- Adventure park and karting – 16km away in Marcillat-en-Combraille (https://www.gtr-performance.fr/activites/accrobranche-tyrolienne)
The Area – Auvergne, Puy de Dôme, Combraille, Pionsat …
The cottage is situated in a small hamlet 10 mins drive (5.5km) from Pionsat the closest village – Pionsat which has all the amenities necessary (supermarket, bank, chemist, bakery, pizza pick up point, multiple restaurants etc). We live in Pionsat so we can easily welcome and assist you during your stay.
- Within 40 mins drive: Montluçon, Saint-Remy-de-Blot, Saint-Eloy-les-Mines, Saint-Gervais-d’Auvergne, Les Ancizes-Comps,
- Within 1.5 hrs drive: Clermont-Ferrand, Vichy, Riom.
Our accomodation is not suitable for disabled people