Guesthouse Lou Cliou, a garden guesthouse with a pool amid flowers
Guesthouse Lou Cliou is a guesthouse in Cliousclat, in Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes, with a garden, a seasonal outdoor pool and bicycles to borrow. It suits couples, families and anyone looking for calm and attentive hosts, and it holds a 4.7 rating on Google from 60 reviews.
Written by Valeria Romano
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Where Guesthouse Lou Cliou is in Cliousclat
Guesthouse Lou Cliou is a guesthouse in Cliousclat, in the Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes region, at the address "Les hauts de Vincente". It is a locality rather than a village street, and guests talk about calm, greenery and large gardens.
I would come by car, entering the exact address into your sat nav before you set off. The house has a free private car park, which makes arrival simple. For getting there without a car, I have no reliable information, so I would rather not promise anything.
From Cliousclat, the listing points to Valence, the International Sweets Museum and the Golf de la Valdaine as nearby sights. These are half-day outings rather than walks, but they make a good base for exploring the area.
What the rooms and outdoor spaces are like
Each room at Guesthouse Lou Cliou has a private bathroom with a shower and a kettle. Some units add a fitted kitchen with a fridge, and there is also a shared kitchen. Guests describe functional rooms, nicely decorated, that suit couples as well as families.
But at Cliousclat it is mainly the outside that makes the difference. Here is what you will find.
- The garden. Very flowery and well kept according to reviews. Some guests mention an enclosed garden, reassuring with children, and a second one further away.
- The pool. Outdoor and seasonal. Several reviews mention its flowers, its shallow end for little ones and its safety barrier.
- The terrace and shared kitchen. They let you eat on site, and older reviews even mention a private courtyard with a barbecue for the cottage option.
- Bicycles are provided for exploring the surroundings, and the Wi-Fi is free.
What guests like about Lou Cliou
On Google, the guesthouse scores 4.7 from 60 reviews, a very solid rating. In the reviews I read, the same themes keep coming back, and they are all positive.
- The welcome. Many guests describe the owner as warm, caring and pleasant to talk to. Several credit her with the character of the house.
- Breakfast. Generous, with good local produce, some of it made by the owner herself, according to several reviews.
- The setting. Carefully decorated, a charming building and deep calm for resting. One guest even recounts swimming surrounded by lavender and basil in the pool.
One review ranks the house among the best guesthouses they have stayed in for value for money. I stay cautious, since it is only one opinion among many, but all the comments point the same way.
What to know before booking
No place is perfect. Here the reviews are almost all enthusiastic, so the reservations are mainly found in the practical details of the listing.
| What guests love | What to know |
|---|---|
| Garden, flowery pool and terrace | The pool is seasonal, so check it is open for your dates |
| Attentive welcome and generous breakfast | Some reviews are several years old, and details may have changed |
| The calm of a locality | A car is still the easiest way to get there |
| Shared kitchen and bicycles | The fitted kitchen is only in some units |
One more point to watch. Several older reviews describe a cottage rented by the week, others rooms for one night. Check which option you are booking before you pay, and ask what is included in your case.
Who this guesthouse is made for
I would choose Guesthouse Lou Cliou for a quiet break as a couple or a family holiday. The garden, the pool with its shallow end and the shared kitchen appeal to parents. Cycling fans will find something to enjoy too.
I would not recommend it to anyone who wants to go out on foot in the evening or wants a hotel with a restaurant. I have no information about an evening meal on site, so it is better to ask before you come.
Things to do around Cliousclat
The listing mentions several sights around Cliousclat, such as the city of Valence and its exhibition park, the International Sweets Museum or the Golf de la Valdaine. With the bicycles lent by the house, you can also simply explore the countryside around.
If you are comparing other addresses in the region, I have also featured Les Volets Bleus in Le Perréon, Hôtel Plein Soleil in Vacheresse and Chateau du Breuil en Beaujolais in Salles-Arbuissonnas-en-Beaujolais.
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