La Buse
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- Small and simple site within an Auvergne nature reserve
- Issoire and Château de Parentignat within a 25-minute drive
- Kitchen on site, with fresh produce from the veg garden and orchard
If part of your rural vision involves being able to cook with fresh local veg or wander around plucking ripe fruit from the trees to eat as you go… well, you’ll be able to bring that dream to life at La Buse, a simple small-scale site in the Auvergne countryside 10 minutes’ drive from Saint-Jean-Saint-Gervais.
The site is located within a nature reserve that’s just on the edge of the Livradois-Forez Regional Natural Park, so this is a green and natural environment indeed. And as La Buse sits at an altitude of 700 metres, you’ll get some lovely views out over the forests and farmland that surround the place – if you’re a creative type it’s worth bringing along your paints/notebook/camera to make the most of the natural inspiration all around.
Cultivating a closer bond with your surroundings might involve getting out and about to explore some of the excellent walking and bike routes in the local area (maps are available to borrow so you don’t get lost along the way). Alternatively, it might involve staying right there on site – your host Rolf spends much of his time cultivating his veg garden, and you’re welcome to harvest something for your own dinner, followed by some fruit from the orchard.
Picking up supplies to go with whatever you’ve harvested on site is a case of travelling to the shops in Brassac-les-Mines or Jumeaux (both 15 minutes’ drive). Back at base, you’ll be allowed to bring a barbecue or start a campfire to do your cooking, although there’s also a kitchen area on standby if the weather’s not so good. The kitchen is part of the ‘bad weather room’, which also houses books and CDs to borrow to pass the time.
Campground type
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5Opens 15 May
The restaurant is open between 01/06 and 08/09.- Discount cards and gift vouchers cannot be applied to bookings made via Pitchup.com.
- Units longer than 5 metres are not allowed.
- Units heavier than 1500 kg are not allowed.
- This is a quiet campground/park: no music is allowed.
- Guests are advised to bring a good quality torch with them as parts of the campground/park are unlit.
- Please note that the toilet/shower facilities are unisex.
- If reception is closed on arrival: please contact the number provided on your booking confirmation.
- Fires, barbecues and/or firepits will not be permitted in dry, windy and/or hot weather conditions.
Languages spoken
Dutch
English
French
German
Open from Thu, 15 May to
Site types & availability
Powered grass and earth tent or campervan site
5 people maximum Ground type: Grass and earth
Site size: Min 5.0m width x 5.0m depth (16.4ft width x 16.4ft depth) Calculated area: 25.0m² (269.1ft²)
Arrival daysFrom EUR 48.45 (EUR 48.45) 1 night, 2 adults
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1 bedroom cottage / chalet / bungalow
4 people maximum 1 bedroomDimensions: 5.0m width x 7.0m length (16.4ft width x 23.0ft length) Calculated area: 35.0m² (376.7ft²)
Arrival daysFrom EUR 95.95 (EUR 95.95) 1 night, 2 adults
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2 bedroom bell tent
4 people maximum 2 bedroomsDimensions: 5.0m width x 5.0m length (16.4ft width x 16.4ft length) Calculated area: 25.0m² (269.1ft²)
Arrival daysFrom EUR 400.95 (EUR 400.95) 7 nights, 2 adults
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Quiet Friendly Simple but great facilities Beautiful countryside views…
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Powered grass and earth tent or campervan site
Liked: Quiet
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Simple but great facilities
Beautiful countryside views
Disliked: Nothing
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Features
Dogs allowed
Campfires allowed
Leisure on site
Bar or club house Cycle hire Evening entertainment Fishing Fitness centre Games room Indoor swimming pool Kids' club On-site restaurant/cafe Outdoor swimming pool Play area TV room Take away Tennis WatersportsAmenities on site
Bath available Car parking by site/unit Composting toilet Dog park Drying room Food shop Free wifi Ice pack freezing Internet access Laundry Off licence Parent & baby washroom Pick-up from public transport Portable toilet Pub toilets Public telephone Shower available Tents for hire Toilet block Washing-up area WifiGroups welcome
Family friendly Motorcycle friendly Rallies welcome Single-sex groups welcome Student groups welcomeRules
Barbecue provided Barbecues allowed Campfires allowed Commercial vehicles allowed Dogs allowed Dogs allowed all yearThemes
Bush Lake and/or mountain Peaceful Remote location Walkers' paradiseUtilities
Charging facilities Communal freezer Communal fridge Dump point Electric car charging point(s) Gas cylinders available Recycling available Renewable energyNearby amenities
Bar nearby Dog walk nearby Public transport nearbyType
Small (11-25 sites)Nearby leisure
Canoeing/kayaking nearby Cycle hire nearby Cycling nearby Fishing nearby Mountain biking nearby Outdoor pool nearbyLocation
La Buse
Lieu-dit Brenat
5
Saint-Jean-Saint-Gervais
Puy-de-Dôme
France
63570
Directions Timezone
Europe/Paris +0200 (GMT+02:00)
GPS
45.44481°N
3.38143°W
Please note: All distances on this page are calculated "as the crow flies" - please check actual distance depending on your mode of travel using the Get directions button above.
Local attractions
Bring your bikes and/or boots, as there are plenty of places to get out for a cycle or a hike nearby. And maybe it’s an idea to pack your swimmers too, so you can take a dip in the Allier river or in the lake at Vernet-la-Varenne (15 minutes’ drive).
There are gems under these landscapes, you know… and if you’d like to find out more about that, take a trip to Améthystes d'Auvergne - Les mines de Pégut (10 minutes) and/or Musée de la Mine de Brassac-les-Mines (20 minutes). Meanwhile, if it’s local animals you’d rather get to know, set your sights instead on Animal Park Auvergne (35 minutes).
For other days out you may like to take a tour of Château de Parentignat (20 minutes) or Château de Villeneuve-Lembron (half an hour), or simply have a wander around local towns and cities like Issoire (25 minutes) or Clermont-Ferrand (55 minutes) to see what you can find.
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Frequently asked questions
- Does La Buse have a swimming pool? No View all features
- Is La Buse dog friendly? Yes View all features
- What attractions are near La Buse? Bring your bikes and/or boots, as there are plenty of places to get out for a cycle or a hike nearby. And maybe it’s an idea to pack your swimmers too, so … Read more
- When can I check in and check out of La Buse?
Read moreCamping and caravan Arrive: noon – 10 p.m. Depart by: 11 a.m. On-site accommodation Arrive: noon – 10 p.m. Depart by: 11 a.m. - How much does it cost to stay at La Buse? From $85.73 (for 1 night, 5 people) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.