Family castle in a 5 hectares park between Lyon and St Etienne

Family castle in a 5 hectares park between Lyon and St Etienne

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Interior
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Overview of Family castle in a 5 hectares park between Lyon and St Etienne

Reviews
8.8 out of 10 Excellent

Popular amenities

  • PoolPoolPool
  • Pet-friendlyPet-friendlyPet-friendly
  • Free WiFiFree WiFiFree WiFi
  • KitchenKitchenKitchen

Check out the area

Map
Haute-Rivoire, Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes
  • Popular LocationMini Train des Monts du Lyonnais8 min drive
  • Popular LocationStade Geoffroy-Guichard41 min drive
  • Popular LocationHalle Tony Garnier50 min drive
  • AirportLyon (LYS-Saint-Exupery)82 min drive

Rooms & beds

11 bedrooms (sleeps 25)

Blanche

Bleue

Bleue 2

Chambre 1

Grise

Jaune

Orange

Rose

Rose et vert

Sylvie

Verte

5 bathrooms, 1 half bathroom

Bathroom 1

Bathtub or shower

Bathroom 2

Bathtub

Bathroom 3

Toilet

Bathroom 4

Toilet

Bathroom 5

Shower only

Bathroom 6

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 7

Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Separate dining area
Garden

About this property

Family castle in a 5 hectares park between Lyon and St Etienne

Château de la Bonnetière is a private castle with a very beautiful hilly view, in a 5 hectares park, private swimming pool and tennis court. Digrresive rates for stays of 3 weeks.
The château is situated in the Rhône Alpes area in France, close to two airports (Lyon St Exupéry and St Etienne). Many activities are available in this quiet and countryside area.
Families with children are welcome.
The castle can host family and friends meetings (22 beds)

The Castle of bonnetière is an ideal place for those looking for nature and tranquility. Large and small will enjoy the large green park, the clay tennis court, pool, table tennis. Children will enjoy the swing and sandpit (buckets and spades on site).

Two large tables and chairs on outdoor patios for outdoor dining. Many low chairs to enjoy the relaxation.

In the evenings and during bad weather, guests can gather in the two living rooms, one equipped with TV and DVD. Children will also have their rooms: the small office equipped television or the small room at the entrance. Some toys and games available.

The large table in the dining room can receive up to 30 people. The kitchen is large and functional with a large stove.

The 11 rooms in total of 22 beds and bedding.

The Chateau is located near a small village of Monts du Lyonnais with two supermarkets 3km and 5km major city. We are between Lyon and St Etienne.

Area activities are varied aquatic leisure center, bowling, horseback riding, bike trails and hiking trails.

For children in particular: Flights of raptors and wolves Courzieu park, medieval park nearby, train des Monts du Lyonnais ...

We can offer the services of a cleaning lady on request.

It is also possible to order in meals or order to caterers we can recommend. A list of restaurants will be available. Note two restaurants nearby exception: La Poularde Montrond-les-Bain and Troisgros in Roanne.

Sheets and towels are for rent.

Property manager

Denise and Bernard Rochas

Languages

English, French, German, Italian, Portuguese, Spanish

Amenities

Pool
Pet-friendly
Free WiFi

House Rules

Flexible check-in available (contact host in advance of arrival)
Minimum age to rent: 20
Flexible check-out available (contact host to arrange)

Children

Children allowed: ages 0-17

Events

Events allowed

Pets

Pets allowed

Smoking

Smoking allowed: in designated areas

Damage and incidentals

You will be responsible for any damage to the rental property caused by you or your party during your stay.

Important information

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
Parties and events are allowed on site

We should mention

Cash transactions at this property cannot exceed EUR 1000, due to national regulations; for further details, please contact the property using information in the booking confirmation
A car is required for transportation to and from this property

About the area

Haute-Rivoire

Located in Haute-Rivoire, this castle is in a rural area. Salva Terra and Musee du Chapeau are cultural highlights, and some of the area's attractions include Mini Train des Monts du Lyonnais and Animal Park of Courzieu. Traveling with kids? Consider Yzeron Aventure, or check out an event or a game at Feurs Hippodrome. Fishing and swimming offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with horse riding and mountain biking nearby.
Map
Haute-Rivoire, Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes

What's nearby

  • Mini Train des Monts du Lyonnais - 8 min drive
  • Stade Geoffroy-Guichard - 41 min drive
  • Musée des Confluences - 49 min drive
  • Bellecour Square - 49 min drive
  • Halle Tony Garnier - 50 min drive

Getting around

  • L'Arbresle Sain-Bel Station - 23 min drive
  • Saint-Etienne (EBU-Saint-Etienne - Loire Intl.) - 39 min drive

Restaurants

  • Gang Of Pizza - 20 min drive
  • Les Moissons - 10 min drive
  • bar Restaurant RIVOLLIER - 13 min drive
  • Le Plaisir des Gourmands - 14 min drive
  • Au Chapelier Gourmand - 15 min drive

Reviews

8.8

Excellent

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7.4/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Check-in

9.6/10

Communication

9.4/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

8/10 Good

Nele G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy
Perfect!
Heel fijn verblijf, veel plaats en heel veel privacy. De communicatie met de verhuurder verliep heel vlot. We hadden een zalige week met de familie
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Alexandra P.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Une belle région et une magnifique propriété ont fait le bonheur de notre groupes d'amis
C'est beau : ça fait rêver un tel château ! La région, peu médiatisée, est un plaisir à découvrir. Beaucoup de monts et vallées qui se méritent après une route pleine de virages : le calme et la beauté des paysages de campagne nous ont charmé. L'hôte est adorable et très rapide pour répondre aux questions. La piscine est parfaite, le terrain de tennis mériterait une rénovation mais comment se plaindre...foncez, réservez, le bonheur est dans le pré ! Et au château de la Bonnetière !
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022

8/10 Good

Beat G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Un bon valeur pour le prix
Nous avons passé cette semaine de vacances à la Bonnetière avec grand plaisir et nous voulons revenir l'année prochaine.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022

6/10 Okay

Nichola J.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Amazing place in need of some love
The trip was the first time me, my family and my close friends had seen eachother since before the pandemic and it was to celebrate my 40th birthday. The grounds are amazing - the pool, the woods, the lawns etc were all brilliant. The house is full of character and quite magical. Denise was very friendly and responsive in preparing the trip and meeting us when we arrived. However, we had a problem with an infestation of flies which meant three bedrooms were not usable throughout the duration of the nine-day stay. This was problematic and a bit stressful as I had booked a big property to avoid too much sharing of rooms between different households because of COVID - I was trying to reduce the risk to my loved ones as much as possible. Because of the flies (and really, there were hundreds and hundreds in the rooms) we could not use them. The owners said that it was because of the season and it’s countryside location - I totally appreciate that it’s a rural area and this can happen but it was clear that the flies were breeding in the wall of the house. The hosts brought fly spray and some fly stickers and they did respond quickly to my messages which I appreciated but it was not sufficient. If it’s true that this is an unavoidable seasonal occurrence then this is an issue that future guests should take into account - if we had needed every bed, we would have had to book hotel rooms. That said, we had a truly wonderful time. The kitchen has everything you need and the dining room is very atmospheric. I would say that the house is in need of a bit more love as it is a very special place but some of the rooms and facilities are in need of attention. With all of this, I do want to thank Denise - we will all remember the trip forever and it was a great experience. I hope people continue to visit this one-off property.
Stayed 9 nights in Sep 2021

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Agréable séjour à la Bonnetière
Très bon accueil de la part de la propriétaire, très arrangeante sur nos demandes particulières. Nous avons apprécié de pouvoir réunir la famille dans ce lieu agréable qui nous a fait oublié que certains équipements demanderaient à être mieux entretenus comme le tennis, la piscine ou remplacés, comme le barbecue. Grande cuisine fonctionnelle et bien équipée, des salles d’eau rénovées, des pièces joliment meublées, des grandes chambres agréables avec literie parfaite pour les lits prévus pour les adultes. Trois étoiles seulement pour le thème de la propreté, concernant la vaisselle, le mobilier de jardin, la piscine et les odeurs désagréables en provenance de la fosse septique. Tout cela ne nous a pas empêchés de passer une très bonne semaine.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2020

About the host

Hosted by Denise and Bernard Rochas

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The castel is in the family since 1804. We have bought it in 1974.

Languages:

English, French, German, Italian, Spanish, Portuguese
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