Published:
July 26, 2026
3+ month old

Countryside Retreat for Sale in Ardèche

Rooms

14

Space (m²)

Price (€)

630000
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Highlights

  • Hospitality property with 2 cottages, 4 guest rooms, and an owner’s residence
  • Features a yoga studio, swimming pool, and additional outbuildings
  • Eco-friendly property designed for retreats, workshops, and group stays
  • Located in the Ardèche hills, 1.5 hours from Lyon

Public reviews

👍 Positive feedback from guests

  • Ideal for groups, families, and reunions: Visitors appreciated the spacious layout, large dining areas, and suitability for family gatherings, friend reunions, and group holidays.
  • Beautiful historic building: Guests loved the character of the property, describing it as a magnificent, charming, historic building with tasteful decoration, and a peaceful atmosphere.
  • Stunning natural setting: Many reviews highlighted the exceptional location in the green Ardèche region, with beautiful mountain landscapes, countryside views, and outdoor activities.
  • Excellent outdoor facilities: The heated pool was repeatedly praised as a major highlight. Guests also appreciated outdoor activities such as pétanque, darts, ping pong, and terrace areas.
  • Good location for exploring Ardèche: Guests appreciated the property’s position for discovering the Ardèche highlands, nearby walks, villages, local products, and regional attractions.

👎 Negative feedback from guests

  • A number of complaints from one group stay: Several 1-star reviews came from the same group who stayed in summer 2022. These reviews were disputed by the owners.

✍️ Description from the real estate agent

Set in the heart of the Ardèche countryside, this unique property offers a rare hospitality opportunity combining charming self-catering cottages, guest accommodation, wellness spaces, and a private owner’s residence. Positioned within a peaceful village at an altitude of 850 meters, the estate enjoys breathtaking views over the Ardèche hills and a serene natural environment ideal for relaxation, retreats, and nature-based tourism.

The property features two independent cottages, four guest rooms, a renovated yoga and workshop room, and a private residence, creating a versatile setting for bed and breakfast accommodation, workshops, seminars, training programs, and private retreats.

The larger cottage is a charming 260 sqm stone house with capacity for up to 15 guests. It includes six bedrooms, a spacious living room, dining room, and a fully equipped kitchen with a Godin range cooker. Exposed stone features, generous proportions, and a carefully designed layout create a warm and welcoming atmosphere.

The adjoining 100 sqm cottage accommodates up to 7 guests and offers a living room with wood-burning stove, fully equipped kitchen, three bedrooms, bathroom, toilet, and enclosed terrace, providing an additional private accommodation option.

The property also includes four comfortable guest rooms, each with a private bathroom and toilet. A 65 sqm yoga and workshop room, renovated in 2023, adds further appeal for wellness activities, events, and group experiences. Located on the ground floor with a south-facing orientation, it benefits from underfloor heating, a wood-burning stove, and direct terrace access with views across the surrounding landscape.

The owner’s residence, renovated in 2021, is located upstairs and includes a living room, fully equipped kitchen, three bedrooms, and shower room, with underfloor heating providing additional comfort.

Surrounded by a pristine and rejuvenating natural setting, the property is perfectly suited for nature lovers, hikers, and guests seeking a peaceful countryside escape. Its eco-conscious features include LED lighting, water-saving systems, waste sorting, composting, rainwater harvesting, thermal curtains, a biomass boiler installed in 2023, solar water heating, a renovated swimming pool designed to reduce water consumption, and a low-energy heat pump.

Additional potential is offered by the outbuildings, including a convertible attic and workshop. With its authentic stone architecture, diverse accommodation options, wellness facilities, swimming pool, private residence, and exceptional location in the Ardèche hills, this rare property presents an outstanding opportunity for a tourism, retreat, or hospitality project in the French countryside.

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