Title: Cottage in the heart of the medieval village of Saint-Ilpize - Latest Reviews, Deals & Photos 2025 - Expedia.ca [See all properties](http://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?regionId=&adults=2&children=&sort=RECOMMENDED&useRewards=false&semdtl=&userIntent=&vip=false) Entire home # Cottage in the heart of the medieval village of Saint-Ilpize Cottage in Saint-Ilpize with kitchen ![Terrace/patio](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/60000000/59620000/59616700/59616615/09913fd6.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![TV](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/60000000/59620000/59616700/59616615/be75711b.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![2 bedrooms](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/60000000/59620000/59616700/59616615/8556316e.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Interior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/60000000/59620000/59616700/59616615/fd0a89f7.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Bathroom](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/60000000/59620000/59616700/59616615/0555158e.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Amenities - Policies - Location Cottage in the heart of the medieval village of Saint-Ilpize provides laundry facilities and more. 10 Exceptional ### Entire home 2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 4560 sq ft ## Popular amenities - Washer - Kitchen ## Add dates for prices Check-in Check-out Travellers ## About this property ### Entire place You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party. ### Cottage in the heart of the medieval village of Saint-Ilpize In the heart of the Val d'Allier, in a quiet area, the charming village of St Ilpize offers a rich and varied panorama combining waterways, vast meadows, forests and hiking trails, under a mild and very sunny climate. Remarkable for its architecture, the medieval village was built around a castle and its chapel dating from the 11th century which are today classified as UNESCO world heritage sites. The house is located in the heart of the place called Channat which offers a splendid view towards the Allier valley and the Monts de la Margeride. Activities in the immediate vicinity: Visit the village, fishing, canoeing and white water activities in the Allier, hiking, museum of the Ribeyre grape variety conservatory... A few kilometers away: the Chilhac paleontology museum, the remarkable villages of Brioude and Lavoulte Chilhac, the Ally plateau and its mills, the Benedictine abbey of Lavaudieu. A little further still: 45 minutes from the city of Puy-en-Velay and its many buildings listed as UNESCO world heritage sites. A staircase of a few steps leads you to the balcony providing access to the cottage. Arranged on a single level, the house is very functional. The 20m² living room is composed of a kitchen, dining and lounge area. The sleeping area consists of two bedrooms of 13 and 11 m² each equipped with a double bed, a 4m² shower room and separate toilets. Outside you will benefit from a small flowered terrace in addition to the balcony. Services included: heating included. Additional services: cleaning service, sheets. Property managed by a professional. Unless stated, services such as cleaning, bed linen, towels etc. are not included in the price of this rental. If pets are allowed (information in the advertisement), charges may be applicable. Only equipment mentioned in this advertisement are present. Equipment not mentioned are not considered to be present. Unless there is an electric charging station in the accommodation, charging electric vehicles is prohibited. Locality of Channat ## Property amenities ### Kitchen - Microwave - Refrigerator ### Bedrooms - 2 bedrooms ### Bathroom - 1 bathroom ### Entertainment - TV ### Laundry - Laundry facilities - Washing machine ### Pets - No pets allowed ### Suitability/Accessibility - Smoking not allowed ### Things to do - Canoeing nearby ### Safety features - Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector) - Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property) ### General - Unit size: 560 square feet ## Similar properties ![2 bedrooms, bed sheets](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/119000000/118940000/118934100/118934049/de1f423e.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### House for rent by the river in a peaceful hamlet Saint-Cirgues - Washer - Pet-friendly 10 Exceptional 3 reviews [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-11-12&endDate=2025-11-13&selected=118934049&PinnedHotelID=118934049&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Outdoor dining](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/77000000/76200000/76192800/76192778/98fbd20d.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Converted barn in a small village 5 minutes from langeac Langeac - 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You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation Property Registration Number NOT\_REQUIRED ### 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 ### Property is also known as Gite Saint-Ilpize, 2 bedrooms, 4 persons Saint-Ilpize 15004665342 Gite Saint-Ilpize, 2 bedrooms, 4 persons Private vacation home ## About the area ![Map](https://maps.googleapis.com/maps/api/staticmap?&size=660x330&map_id=3b266eb50d2997c6&zoom=13&markers=icon:https%3A%2F%2Fa.travel-assets.com%2Ftravel-assets-manager%2Feg-maps%2Fproperty.png%7C45.18668%2C3.42212&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=JhMnMJTJGdvIrfYirPW7nulccRk=) Saint-Ilpize, Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes #### What's nearby - Sources and Gorges of Allier Trail - 5 min drive - 4.4 km - St. Andre Abbey - 19 min drive - 15.3 km - St. Julian Basilica - 20 min drive - 17.4 km - Château de Chavaniac - 26 min drive - 23.3 km - Garabit Viaduct - 58 min drive - 48.4 km #### Getting around - Paulhaguet Station - 15 min drive - Le Puy-en-Velay (LPY-Loudes) - 39 min drive #### Restaurants - ‪Café de la Tour - ‬11 min drive - ‪Le Prieure - ‬11 min drive - ‪B&B Les jardin d'Ana - ‬9 min drive - ‪Bar du Commerce - ‬14 min drive - ‪Auberge paysanne - ‬20 min drive ## Frequently asked questions ### Is Cottage in the heart of the medieval village of Saint-Ilpize pet-friendly? > No, pets are not allowed at this property. ### What time is check-in at Cottage in the heart of the medieval village of Saint-Ilpize? > Check-in begins at 4:00 PM. ### What time is check-out at Cottage in the heart of the medieval village of Saint-Ilpize? > Check-out is at 10:00 AM. ### Where is Cottage in the heart of the medieval village of Saint-Ilpize located? > Situated in Saint-Ilpize, this cottage is 1.5 mi (2.3 km) from Allier and 2 mi (3.3 km) from Sources and Gorges of Allier Trail. Sources and Gorges of Allier Trail and Parc Naturel Regional Livradois-Forez are also within 9 mi (15 km). ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. Ask a question ## Cottage in the heart of the medieval village of Saint-Ilpize Reviews 10 ### Exceptional All reviews shown are from real guest experiences. Only travellers who have booked a stay with us can submit a review. We verify reviews according to our guidelines and publish all reviews, positive or negative.[More information](https://www.expedia.ca/lp/b/content-guidelines) ### 10 Cleanliness ### 10 Location 10 - Excellent 2 8 - Good 0 6 - Okay 0 4 - Poor 0 2 - Terrible 0 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Stéphane B., Saint-Victor-de-Cessieu Jan 1, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Un calme de rêve Très agréable séjour, un petit hameau de pierre entouré par un paysage magnifique ##### Stéphane B. Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Francoise P. Aug 19, 2022 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Calme et agréable Gite bien équipé pour une famille ##### Francoise P. 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