Located in Charbonnières-les-Vieilles, A l'Aube des Volcans is set in a house built in 1861 and features a 3000 m² garden, a terrace. It is located in Volcans d'Auvergne Park, a 9-minute drive from Combronde and from exit 12 of the A71 motorway. The guest rooms at A l'Aube des Volcans feature a flat-screen TV. Each has a private bathroom with a hairdryer and free toiletries. Most rooms have a view of the garden. Guests can go swimming, fishing and hiking in Gour de Tazenat, which is 1.5 km away. The Vulcania leisure park is 20 km away and there is a private car park on site. The property is 20.7 km from Riom and its train station and just a 9-minute drive from the A89 motorway.

Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 8.8 for a two-person trip.

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Property highlights

Top location: Highly rated by recent guests (8.9)

Free parking available on-site


Availability

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Room type
Number of guests
 
1 large double bed
1 double bed
and
1 sofa bed
2 single beds
and
2 sofa beds
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Guest reviews

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Staff
9.9
Facilities
9.1
Cleanliness
9.7
Comfort
9.5
Value for money
9.3
Location
8.9
Free WiFi
9.2
High score for Charbonnières-les-Vieilles
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Guests who stayed here loved

  • Lynne
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Friendly host and very clean accommodation Set in beautiful countryside
  • Brian
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    What a lovely location in an interesting building with a long history, set in a calm village with easy walks to enjoy. Our room had lovely garden views, a comfortable bed and en suite bathroom, all decorated to a high standard. Breakfast was...
  • Anthony
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Loved the quaint style of the place and the hotel lady we met was just so so lovely.
  • John
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Very pleasant hostess, nice dinner cooked just for us, good breakfast. Very nice soft background music.
  • Christian
    Germany Germany
    Neat, clean, just what you would expect from a family business.
  • Gordon
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Beautifully clean, very welcoming and excellent food.
  • Alison
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Very welcoming host, very good food, best mattress I've slept on all holiday
  • Barbara
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Beautiful accommodation. Very nice evening meal and breakfast. Madame was very welcoming. Thank you for a lovely stay.
  • Alan
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Very happy with our stay ,food excellent with all being home made or sourced locally. Host made us feel very welcome and we will be coming back.
  • Esther
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Breakfast was simple, but satisfying with local yoghurt, jams, brioche

Quality rating

Booking.com rated the quality of this property as 3 out of 5 based on factors such as facilities, size, location and services provided.

Host Information

Company review score: 9.9Based on 221 reviews from 1 property
1 managed property

Company information

At home, the welcome is neat and the main concern is that everyone takes pleasure in staying at the Dawn of Volcanoes. From the continental breakfast made with mostly local products and homemade until dinner that will make you discover the local specialties, good times are assured.

Property information

At the heart of the Combrailles, 9mn from the crossroads of the A89 and A71 motorways, in a green nature, "A l'Aube des Volcans" is pleased to welcome you to make your stay in B & B in the Regional Park volcanoes of Auvergne and share the treasures of the region for a break. Privileged place, for tourist purposes, or as part of a business trip, alone, in couple, with family or friends, come enjoy the peace and beauty of the landscape. We offer you the opportunity to discover the regional heritage of the chain of puys in a peaceful and relaxed. Wake up to the birds singing and the smell of grilled toasts with homemade jams. Take time for a continental breakfast in the rising sun, weather permitting. Only 2 minutes from the crater lake "Gour de Tazenat", fishermen and hikers can find their happiness in the Auvergne. Between lakes and rivers, the pond of Pulvérières which shelters many birds, with the Meander of Queuille, loop formed by the river "Sioule", close to the Park of Vulcania and the Volcano of Lemptegy, you will be able to appreciate the fabulous history of the volcanoes. The nautical base of Confolant on Lake Fades Besserves will also welcome you to refresh th...

Neighbourhood information

At 1 km, the Gour de Tazenat, the crater lake, will delight you with its beauty and invite you to take a break after swimming. Located in the regional park volcanoes of Auvergne, you will discover the beautiful landscapes by browsing the volcanoes that you can climb on foot or rack railway. If you want to swim in the river or water activities, the Sioule and its gorges await you. Near Vulcania, discover the treasures of the Combrailles.

Languages spoken

English,French

Property surroundings

Facilities of A l'Aube des Volcans
Great facilities! Review score, 9.1

Most popular facilities
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Free WiFi
  • Free parking
  • Tea/coffee maker in all rooms
Bathroom
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels
  • Bath or shower
  • Private bathroom
  • Toilet
  • Free toiletries
  • Hairdryer
  • Shower
Bedroom
  • Linen
  • Wardrobe or closet
Outdoors
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Sun terrace
  • BBQ facilities
  • Terrace
  • Garden
Kitchen
  • Children's high chair
  • Dining table
  • Coffee machine
  • Toaster
  • Electric kettle
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator
Room Amenities
  • Socket near the bed
Pets
Pets are allowed on request. Charges may be applicable.
Activities
  • Water sport facilities on site
  • Hiking
    Off-site
  • Canoeing
    Off-site
  • Fishing
    Off-site
Living Area
  • Dining area
  • Desk
Media & Technology
  • TV
Food & Drink
  • Coffee house on site
  • Tea/Coffee maker
Internet
WiFi is available in the rooms and is free of charge.
Parking
Free public parking is possible on site (reservation is not possible).
  • Street parking
  • Electric vehicle charging station
Services
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Shared lounge/TV area
  • Express check-in/check-out
Entertainment and family services
  • Board games/puzzles
Safety & security
  • CCTV in common areas
General
  • Non-smoking throughout
  • Hardwood or parquet floors
  • Heating
  • Ironing facilities
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Iron
Accessibility
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
Wellness
  • Sun umbrellas
  • Sun loungers or beach chairs
Languages spoken
  • English
  • French

House rules
A l'Aube des Volcans takes special requests - add in the next step!

Check-in
From 17:00 to 23:00
You'll need to let the property know in advance what time you'll arrive.
Check-out
Until 10:00
Cancellation/ prepayment
Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check the conditions of your required option.
Children and beds

Child policies

Children of any age are welcome.

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

Cot and extra bed policies

0 - 2 years
Cot upon request
€ 5 per child, per night

Prices for cots are not included in the total price, and will have to be paid for separately during your stay.

The number of cots allowed is dependent on the option you choose. Please check your selected option for more information.

There are no extra beds available at this property.

All cots are subject to availability.

No age restriction
There is no age requirement for check-in
Pets
Pets are allowed on request. Charges may be applicable.
Accepted payment methods
American ExpressVisaMastercardCash
Smoking
Smoking is not allowed.
Parties
Parties/events are not allowed

The fine print
Need-to-know information for guests at this property

French cheques are an accepted method of payment.

Please note that Charging stations for electric vehicles are available

Please inform A l'Aube des Volcans in advance of your expected arrival time. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly with the contact details provided in your confirmation.

This property will not accommodate hen, stag or similar parties.

Guests under the age of 18 can only check in with a parent or official guardian.

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

FAQs about A l'Aube des Volcans

  • The prices at A l'Aube des Volcans may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates you select, hotel's policy etc.). See the prices by entering your dates.

  • Room options at A l'Aube des Volcans include:

    • Double
    • Triple
    • Quadruple

  • Yes, A l'Aube des Volcans is popular with guests booking family stays.

  • A l'Aube des Volcans offers the following activities / services (charges may apply):

    • Hiking
    • Fishing
    • Canoeing
    • Water sport facilities on site

  • A l'Aube des Volcans is 800 yards from the centre of Charbonnières-les-Vieilles. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

  • Check-in at A l'Aube des Volcans is from 17:00, and check-out is until 10:00.

  • Guests staying at A l'Aube des Volcans can enjoy a highly-rated breakfast during their stay (guest review score: 10.0).

    Breakfast option(s) include:

    • Continental