Set in an 11th-century castle in the Livradois-Forez Natural Regional Park, this guest house is located 5.6 mi from Cunlhat. Cookery, pottery and painting workshops are offered on site. Each air-conditioned guest room features antique furniture and a view of the gardens. Some of the rooms have a fridge and the private bathrooms include bathrobes. Meals are available upon request for lunch and dinner at the Château des Martinanches, and the dining room features a marble fireplace. A continental breakfast is prepared every morning. The lounge is decorated with Empire-style furnishings and free Wi-Fi is available in public areas. Motorbike trips and horse riding can be arranged at the guest house. Ambert is 18 mi away and free private parking is possible on site in a garage.

Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 9.3 for a two-person trip.

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Property highlights

Top Location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.2)

Breakfast Info

Continental

Free Private Parking Available On Site


Availability

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Room Type
Number of guests
 
1 twin bed
and
1 queen bed
2 queen beds
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Guest reviews

Categories:

Staff
9.9
Facilities
9.0
Cleanliness
9.3
Comfort
9.3
Value for money
9.1
Location
9.2
Free Wifi
7.5
High score for Saint-Dier-dʼAuvergne
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See what guests loved the most:

  • Adrian
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    A truly magnificent property with exceptional hospitality from the owners. A fascinating step back into history.
  • Patricia
    United States of America United States of America
    Staying at the Chateau was a dream come true! The castle, its furnishings, surroundings, and atmosphere were all exceptional, Our hosts made sure we were comfortable and had everything we needed. If you are interested in having an authentic...
  • Warren
    United States of America United States of America
    The owners were very accommodating and nice. They went out of their way to make us comfortable. Their centuries old chateau is full of history and beautiful furnishings. Breakfast was tasty with lovely dishes from Limoges.

Area info

Amenities of Château des Martinanches
Great facilities! Review score, 9

Most popular amenities
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Free parking
  • Free Wifi
  • Family rooms
  • Tea/Coffee Maker in All Rooms
  • Breakfast
Bathroom
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Private Bathroom
  • Toilet
  • Free toiletries
  • Bathrobe
  • Hairdryer
Bedroom
  • Linens
  • Wardrobe or closet
  • Walk-in closet
View
  • Inner courtyard view
  • River view
  • Garden view
  • View
Outdoors
  • Picnic area
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Outdoor dining area
  • Sun deck
  • Terrace
  • Garden
Kitchen
  • Electric kettle
Room Amenities
  • Socket near the bed
  • Clothes rack
Activities
  • Walking tours
  • Cycling
  • Hiking
  • Pool table
  • Game room
  • Fishing
Living Area
  • Desk
Food & Drink
  • Tea/Coffee maker
Internet
Wifi is available in public areas and is free of charge.
Parking
Free private parking is available on site (reservation is not needed).
  • Parking garage
  • Accessible parking
Services
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Meeting/Banquet facilities
    Additional charge
Front Desk Services
  • Invoice provided
Entertainment & Family Services
  • Board games/Puzzles
  • Books, DVDs or music for children
  • Board games/puzzles
Safety & security
  • Fire extinguishers
  • Smoke alarms
  • Security alarm
General
  • Smoke-free property
  • Heating
  • Private entrance
  • Chapel/Shrine
  • Soundproof rooms
  • Family rooms
  • Non-smoking rooms
Languages Spoken
  • English
  • French

Property practice

This property told us they've implemented a practice in one of these categories: waste, water, energy and greenhouse gases, destination and community, or nature.

House rules

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Check-in

From 5:00 PM to 9:00 PM

Check-out

From 8:00 AM to 11:00 AM

 

Cancellation/
prepayment

Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodations type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check what conditions apply to your preferred room.

Children & Beds

Child policies

Children of all ages are welcome.

Children 18 and above will be charged as adults at this property.

To see correct prices and occupancy info, add the number and ages of children in your group to your search.

Crib and extra bed policies

0 - 2 years
Crib upon request
Free

The number of cribs allowed depends on the option you choose. Check your selected option for more info.

There are no extra beds available at this property.

All cribs are subject to availability.

No age restriction

There's no age requirement for check-in

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Smoking

Smoking is not allowed.

Parties

Parties/events are not allowed

Quiet hours

Guests need be quiet between 10:00 PM and 7:00 AM.

Pets

Pets are not allowed.

The fine print
Must-know information for guests at this property

Please inform Château des Martinanches of your expected arrival time in advance. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly using the contact details in your confirmation.

This property does not accommodate bachelor(ette) or similar parties.

Quiet hours are between 22:00:00 and 07:00:00.

In accordance with government guidelines to minimize transmission of the coronavirus (COVID-19), this property currently isn't accepting guests from certain countries on dates where such guidelines exist.

In response to the coronavirus (COVID-19), additional safety and sanitation measures are in effect at this property.

Due to the coronavirus (COVID-19), wearing a face mask is mandatory in all indoor common areas.

It's not possible to stay at this property for coronavirus (COVID-19) quarantine purposes.

FAQs about Château des Martinanches

  • Check-in at Château des Martinanches is from 5:00 PM, and check-out is until 11:00 AM.

  • Room options at Château des Martinanches include:

    • Triple
    • Double
    • Suite

  • The prices at Château des Martinanches may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates, hotel's policy etc.). To see prices, enter your dates.

  • Château des Martinanches offers the following activities/services (charges may apply):

    • Cycling
    • Hiking
    • Pool table
    • Game room
    • Fishing
    • Walking tours

  • Château des Martinanches is 3 miles from the center of Saint-Dier-dʼAuvergne. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

  • Guests staying at Château des Martinanches can enjoy a highly-rated breakfast during their stay (guest review score: 10.0).

    Breakfast option(s) include:

    • Continental