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

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Pool
Exterior
Living area
Interior
Pool

Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Parking available
  • Pool
  • Laundry
  • Pet-friendly
  • Free WiFi
AU$1,284
avg per night

Explore the area

Map
Haute-Rivoire, Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes
  • Mini Train des Monts du Lyonnais
    ‪8 min drive‬
  • Salva Terra
    ‪8 min drive‬
  • Animal Park of Courzieu
    ‪26 min drive‬
  • Saint-Etienne (EBU-Saint-Etienne - Loire Intl.)
    ‪39 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

11 bedrooms (sleeps 25)

Blanche

1 Double Bed and 1 Single Bed

Bleue

1 Double Bed

Bleue 2

2 Single Beds

Chambre 1

1 Double Bed

Grise

2 Single Beds and 1 Double Bed

Jaune

2 Single Beds and 1 Double Bed

Orange

2 Single Beds and 1 Crib

Rose

2 Single Beds

Rose et vert

1 Double Bed

Sylvie

2 Single Beds

Verte

3 Single Beds

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
Office
Separate dining area
Garden

Room

  • Sleeps 25
  • 16 Single Beds, 6 Double Beds and 1 Crib
Price is AU$1,284 avg per night,

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About the area

Haute-Rivoire

Located in Haute-Rivoire, this castle is in a rural area. Salva Terra and Musée du Chapeau are cultural highlights, and some of the area's attractions include Mini Train des Monts du Lyonnais and Animal Park of Courzieu. Travelling 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.

What's nearby

  • Les Halles Bell Tower - 4 min drive - 1.9 km
  • Mini Train des Monts du Lyonnais - 8 min drive - 5.8 km
  • Salva Terra - 8 min drive - 6.0 km
  • Animal Park of Courzieu - 26 min drive - 21.4 km
  • Bellecour Square - 49 min drive - 45.6 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Le Plaisir des Gourmands - ‬14 min drive
  • ‪Bar Restaurant de la Mairie - ‬19 min drive
  • ‪L' Pizza - ‬17 min drive
  • ‪Bar Tabac Presse - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Délicia Pizza - ‬10 min drive

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
Parking available
Laundry

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)
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

Events allowed
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Pets

Pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking allowed: in designated areas

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 the information in the booking confirmation
A car is required for transport to and from this property

Frequently asked questions

Does Family castle in a 5 hectares park between Lyon and St Etienne have a pool?

Yes, this property has a pool.

Is Family castle in a 5 hectares park between Lyon and St Etienne pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

Where is Family castle in a 5 hectares park between Lyon and St Etienne located?

This family-friendly Haute-Rivoire castle is located in a rural location, within 3 mi (5 km) of Les Halles Bell Tower, Mini Train des Monts du Lyonnais and Salva Terra. Musée du Chapeau and Maison des Metiers are also within 12 miles (20 km).

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

Reviews

8.8

Excellent

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 7 out of 15 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 7 out of 15 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 15 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 15 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 15 reviews

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

10/10 Excellent

Elisabeth D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Excellente semaine !
Idéal pour des retrouvailles en famille . Grande maison spacieuse et très bien agencée. Parc clos , piscine sécurisée.Grand calme et pleine nature. Cuisine très bien équipée . Nous avons passé une excellente semaine . Seul bémol : certains lits mériteraient un changement de matelas.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2020

8/10 Good

Bettina M.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Disliked: Cleanliness
Fantastisches Anwesen
13 Erwachsene, 6 Kinder und 4 Hunde haben hier eine wundervolle Woche verbracht. Die Besitzer sind sehr freundlich und entspannt. Sehr zu empfehlen!

10/10 Excellent

Susan S., Roswell

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Big Family Vacation
My kids and grandkids had such a great time here, everyone took a turn at the ping pong table, great pool and the view is incomparable. The location was perfect for us, true French countryside with wonderful small villages to explore -- close enough to spend a day in Geneva, and easy in and out to Lyons and St. Etienne. Madame was so helpful when I had a flat tire, providing the name and phone number of a local garage for help, and so responsive to our questions. Would definitely go again
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2019

10/10 Excellent

B Ridsdale R.

Charming family chateau
We had a marvellous two-week family holiday here. There was loads of space for running around, sardines, star watching and eating out on the terrace. New things to discover and trees to sit under and read. We enjoyed the tennis, pool, pétanque and table-tennis. The chateau is a piece of history with lovely fin de siecle decorations and furniture in the public rooms and a '30s flavor in the bedrooms and bathrooms. Very much loved; as if the family just moved out for a short while (which perhaps they did - we didn't ask). But modern equipment in the kitchen, and with loads of crockery and cutlery. The house and garden are very quiet and private, the pool is enclosed by a wire fence, and it was good to know that the small children could be left to wander around for a while without immediate danger. The family arrived in groups using car, train and 'plane, and all enjoyed the experience immensely.
Stayed 14 nights in Jul 2018
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

8/10 Good

Yves L.

Vacances formidable
Nous avons passé une semaine de vacances à la Bonnetière à l'occasion de nos 40 ans de mariage avec nos enfants, beaux-enfants et 9 petits-enfants. Nous étions 21 et c'était génial. Madame Rochas nous attendait gentiment pour nous accueillir et présenter son château. Il y avait des chambres pour tout le monde, plusieurs salles de bain, salons, salle à manger que nous n'avons utilisée que 2 fois car le temps nous a permis de manger à l'extérieur à la longue table de jardin, la cuisine super équipée était un plaisir pour le petit déjeuner et ceux qui étaient responsables des repas. Nous avons tous passé une semaine magnifique profitant du beau jardin, de la piscine, tennis, parc de sable, livres, jeux...Vacances idéales pour la famille: tout le confort mais sans trop de grand luxe de sorte que chacun s'y sentait bien. Merci pour ce beau séjour, on s'en souviendra! Yves et Axelle.
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Nathalie D.

Merveilleuse demeure
Le château est très agréable, propre, bien équipé, fonctionnel et dans un endroit très calme. Nous avons passé une très belle semaine entre amis (10 adultes et 12 enfants de 4 à 14 ans) (avec le soleil).L'extérieur offre à chacun le choix d'activité (piscine, tennis, balançoire, bac à sable, pétanque...) Les activités autres que le château sont nombreuses et à proximité. La propriétaire est une personne d'une grande gentillesse et très arrangeante. Des vacances parfaites!!!!! Merci beaucoup madame R........ de nous avoir permis, de découvrir cette superbe demeure.
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Paul l.

Superbe endroit
Nous étions une vingtaine de jeunes et avons passé un superbe WE. La cuisine est vraiment bien équipé, nous avons passé le WE dehors. La piscine, le terrain de tennis, le jardin, le calme, tout était réunis pour passer un moment des plus agréable. Petite mention spéciale aux propriétaires qui sont vraiment sympathiques !!!
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Hans R.

Vacances avec des amis
C’est la première fois en 2000 que nous – un groupe de jeunes et moins jeunes Allemands, Français et Suisses – avons passé de bons moments à la Bonnetière. L’ambiance au château nous a tellement plu que depuis nous y revenons chaque année au moment du pont de la Fête Dieu (weekend de pont en Allemagne). Cette année nous sommes même restés une semaine entière à la Bonnetière. Suite à ces séjours au château nous avons pu y fêter au mois de mai les fiançailles entre une Suisse et un Allemand, qui se sont vus la première fois en 2000 à l’âge de treize ans. Nous sommes heureux que Madame et Monsieur Rochas mettent à notre disposition cette belle demeure et nous espérons pouvoir encore en profiter le plus longtemps possible.
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

8/10 Good

Céline D.

Vacance entre amis
Magnifique séjour, un château digne des contes de fées. Un bel accueil des propriétaires. Un journal de bord bien fait qui nous a guidé dans nos choix de découverte des alentours. Plus beau encore que sur les photos. Comme le soleil n était pas toujours au rendez vous on a beaucoup apprécié le terrain de tennis, le jardin pour le yoga et la cuisine accueillante à tout heure. Quel délice de pouvoir profiter d un lieu pareil. Nous nous sommes sentit chanceux et privilégié. Les enfants sont partant pour y retourner, ils ont adorés. Merci à madame Rochas et a son mari.
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

8/10 Good

sophie f.

des vacances familiales et amicales formidables
Nous avons loué cette belle demeure pour le réveillon avec tout un groupe d'amis et de famille. Nous avons gouté aux joies des cheminées, des grandes balades dans une campagne magnifique. Nous avons tellement aimé que nous l'avons reloué au mois d'aout pour des vacances familiales et en Novembre pour un long week end gastronomique. saluons aussi la gentillesse et l'amabilité des propriétaires. Sophie et compagnie