Château de la Vernède Chambres d'hôtes Famille CHAUVE — Hotel in Issoire

This chateau and its interiors and furniture etc is a marvellous experience that may throw history and antiquity buffs into fits of ecstacy. The hosts are extremly kind and helpful. That said, the place should be evaluated as a B&B, and there I regretfully must voice some reservations.||||* I could fing very few fire/smoke detectors and no fire extinguishers||* The breakfast is deliciously French but would gain, at least for northern guests, to get a trifle more "European" with cold cuts, cheese and boiled eggs||* There is naturally no elevator (but I'm sure the hosts will help any guests that need to bring heavy luggade into their rooms)||* To have something to eat in the evening you need to go out, and the hosts will gladly direct you to several alternatives. But do not forget to bring along your GPS navigator with the chateau's position securely registered. Or you might spend the night in your car, marrooned in the French...

Stayed for three nights in a suite. Rooms spacious with furniture of the period. Chateau is family run and everyone is very welcoming. We were given lots of information for the area.|The hotel gardens were relaxing to come back to from touring the fantastic Auvergne region with its extinct volcanoes.|Good choice of restaurants locally which were recommended by the the owners including a Michelin starred one.|Breakfasts were simple- fruit juice,local bread & croissants with homemade jams., hot drink.|We would stay here again if we are in the area and will recommend the chateau to...

What a fabulous 4 night stay at the chateau. The hostess Laurence is amazing and perfectly suited. She's so friendly, speaks great English, gives good advice on local restaurants and things to do (everything she recommended we loved), and takes tremendous care of the property. It is incredibly clean and feels like you are staying in an antique store. breakfast is delicious and full of delicious food. When you arrive they provide you a nice drink and make you feel at home. Highly recommend...