Top 10 Group Holiday Homes near Clermont-Ferrand
Ranking updated on 2026-10-17
The Auvergne, with its chain of extinct volcanoes, medieval villages, thermal spa towns, and working farms turned into sprawling guesthouses, is one of France's most rewarding destinations for groups travelling together. Whether you are organising a milestone birthday, a countryside wedding, a corporate seminar, or a multi-generation family reunion, the land around Clermont-Ferrand offers a rare combination: genuine rural quiet, solid road and rail links, and houses large enough for everyone to sleep under one roof. Groups of 10 to 40 will find options ranging from restored coaching inns and Auvergnat farmhouses to manor-style properties with heated pools — all within about one and a half hours of the city.
CasaGiga currently lists 23 properties within that radius, of which one can be booked instantly online. Average sleeping capacity across the selection is 16 guests, and the largest CasaGiga in the zone sleeps up to 45. Properties sit an average of 37 km from Clermont-Ferrand's centre, making day trips into the city — or to the Puy de Dôme summit — entirely straightforward. Guest feedback is strong: 1,538 verified reviews give an average rating of 4.7 out of 5. The lowest published nightly rate works out to €71 per person, making group travel in Auvergne genuinely competitive with city hotels.
The ranking on this page puts online-bookable properties first, then orders the remaining houses by guest rating and the volume of verified reviews; hosts who relay this ranking on their own website may retain their position as long as their scores remain competitive within the zone.
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1CasaGiga 2724 (Allier)
📍 Allier, Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes · 50 km
👥 10 guests5.0★ (7 reviews)🏊 House with poolA house with pool in the Allier department, about 50 km from Clermont-Ferrand, sleeping up to 10 guests across 5 bedrooms — a solid fit for a single group. Rated 5 out of 5 across 7 reviews, and available to book online from 71 € per person. One of the rare CasaGigas in this zone you can confirm instantly.
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2Le Moulin des Poètes
📍 Malauzat, Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes · 12 km
👥 15 guests5.0★ (47 reviews)🏊 House with poolLe Moulin des Poètes is a pool house in Malauzat, just 12 km from Clermont-Ferrand, welcoming groups of up to 15 across 6 bedrooms. Its perfect 5-star rating is backed by 47 reviews — strong validation for a property this close to the city. Availability is confirmed directly with the owner.
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3L'Ancien Relais de Poste
📍 Saint-Dier-d'Auvergne, Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes · 33 km
👥 15 guests4.9★ (194 reviews)🏚️ Holiday cottageL'Ancien Relais de Poste is a holiday cottage in Saint-Dier-d'Auvergne, 33 km from Clermont-Ferrand, sleeping up to 15 guests across 4 bedrooms. With 194 reviews and a 4.9-star rating, it is one of the most thoroughly tested CasaGigas in this selection. Booking is arranged directly with the owner.
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4Mont Carmel
📍 Saurier, Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes · 27 km
👥 15 guests4.8★ (130 reviews)🏚️ Holiday cottageMont Carmel is a 15-person holiday cottage in Saurier, 27 km from Clermont-Ferrand, with 6 bedrooms across the property. Its 4.8-star rating drawn from 130 reviews reflects a consistently well-regarded experience. Availability is confirmed directly with the owner rather than online.
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5Le Domaine de la Plagnette
📍 Les Salles, Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes · 57 km
👥 16 guests4.8★ (365 reviews)🏚️ Holiday cottageLe Domaine de la Plagnette sits near Les Salles, around 57 km from Clermont-Ferrand, accommodating groups of up to 16 across 6 bedrooms. Its 4.8-star average across 365 reviews makes it the most-reviewed CasaGiga in this selection — a reassuring track record for larger gatherings. Contact the owner to arrange your stay.
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6Gîte le Domaine de Muraton
📍 Biollet, Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes · 41 km
👥 14 guests4.8★ (45 reviews)🏊 House with poolGîte le Domaine de Muraton is a pool house in Biollet, 41 km from Clermont-Ferrand, sleeping up to 14 guests across 6 bedrooms. Its 4.8-star rating from 45 reviews reflects a solid and growing reputation. Availability is confirmed directly with the owner.
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7L'Abri du Berger
📍 Olby, Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes · 16 km
👥 15 guests4.7★ (91 reviews)🏚️ Holiday cottageL'Abri du Berger is a holiday cottage in Olby, just 16 km from Clermont-Ferrand, accommodating up to 15 guests across 5 bedrooms. A 4.7-star rating from 91 reviews points to a dependable option well within reach of the city. Contact the owner directly to book your dates.
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8Domaine du Coq en Pat
📍 Augerolles, Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes · 41 km
👥 19 guests4.9★ (90 reviews)🏚️ Holiday cottageDomaine du Coq en Pat is a holiday cottage in Augerolles, 41 km from Clermont-Ferrand, with 5 bedrooms for groups of up to 19. Its 4.9-star rating from 90 reviews ranks among the highest in this selection, signalling consistently excellent stays for larger groups. Booking is arranged directly with the owner.
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9Château de Féligonde
📍 Sayat, Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes · 7 km
👥 12 guests4.6★ (168 reviews)🏊 House with poolChâteau de Féligonde is a pool house in Sayat, only 7 km from Clermont-Ferrand — the closest CasaGiga in this selection. It sleeps up to 12 guests across 4 bedrooms and carries a 4.6-star rating drawn from 168 reviews. Contact the owner to confirm your dates.
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10Gîtes Le Boucharel
📍 Champagnac-le-Vieux, Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes · 59 km
👥 15 guests5.0★ (21 reviews)🏚️ Holiday cottageGîtes Le Boucharel is a holiday cottage in Champagnac-le-Vieux, around 59 km from Clermont-Ferrand, with 7 bedrooms for groups of up to 15. Despite only 21 reviews so far, it holds a perfect 5-star rating — a strong early track record. Booking is handled directly with the owner.
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How to Choose a Group Holiday Home near Clermont-Ferrand
The advertised guest count and the number of beds rarely tell the same story. A house listed for 16 guests may reach that number by including sofa beds, bunk rooms, or shared children's spaces. Before you book, ask the host to confirm the number of double beds and private bathrooms available for adults. For groups where everyone expects a proper room — weddings and seminars in particular — a practical rule is one bedroom per two adults; verify that each room has dedicated storage and its own lock.
Rural Auvergne is genuine countryside, and many properties have neighbours or sit within shared agricultural land. Most hosts draw a clear distinction between a group gathering — dinners, music inside, an afternoon by the pool — and an amplified outdoor event. Read the house rules before you sign, note any curfew on outdoor music, and if you are planning a live band or DJ, confirm the terms in writing with the host before booking. Misunderstandings over noise are the most common cause of security deposit disputes in this region.
A heated pool is one of the most popular features in group houses, but it comes with shared responsibility. French law requires private pools to have a security barrier, alarm, or cover — check that the listing specifies which system is in place. Designate at least one non-drinking adult as a pool supervisor whenever children are present. Also confirm whether pool heating is included in the rental rate or charged as a supplement, since heating a pool for a full week can add a meaningful cost to the total bill.
Most properties in this selection sit between 7 and 59 km from Clermont-Ferrand. The city is served by direct TGV connections to Paris (around 3 hours) and Lyon (1 hour), and the A71/A75 motorways give clean road access for groups arriving by minibus or in convoy. On financial terms, expect a security deposit of €500 to €2,000 held at check-in, and compare cancellation policies carefully — they range from flexible refunds up to 48 hours before arrival to strict no-refund clauses within 30 days of the stay.
By occasion
Birthday Celebrations
For a milestone birthday, a self-contained house means total freedom over the schedule — late dinners, a pool session the following morning, no hotel corridor etiquette. CasaGiga 2724 in Cusset, the only property in this selection bookable instantly online, is ideal for groups of exactly 10 and carries a perfect 5-star rating from verified guests. For slightly larger birthday parties of up to 15, Le Moulin des Poètes in Malauzat, just 12 km from Clermont-Ferrand, adds a romantic converted mill setting to the occasion.
Weddings and Countryside Celebrations
Auvergne's converted farmhouses and manor properties offer an authenticity that purpose-built wedding venues rarely match. Château de Féligonde in Sayat — just 7 km from Clermont-Ferrand, sleeping 12, and backed by 168 reviews at 4.6 stars — is a natural choice for couples wanting their closest circle under one roof. For a wilder, more Auvergnat atmosphere, L'Ancien Relais de Poste in Saint-Dier-d'Auvergne sleeps 15 and has accumulated 194 reviews at an impressive 4.9 stars.
Corporate Seminars and Team Retreats
A residential seminar in a rural house consistently outperforms a hotel meeting room for focus and team cohesion. Domaine du Coq en Pat in Augerolles, sleeping 19 across 5 bedrooms and rated 4.9 from 90 reviews, gives a team enough space to work, eat, and decompress without anyone driving back to a hotel. Le Domaine de la Plagnette in Les Salles, with 16 beds and 365 reviews at 4.8, is the most reviewed property in the zone and a dependable choice for groups with a confirmed headcount.
Multi-Generation Family Reunions
Bringing three generations together under one roof demands practical comfort above atmosphere: enough bathrooms, a proper kitchen, outdoor space for children, and ideally a pool. L'Abri du Berger in Olby, 16 km from Clermont-Ferrand and sleeping 15, sits close enough for a day trip to the Puy de Dôme while offering the peace of the Chaîne des Puys. Mont Carmel in Saurier, rated 4.8 from 130 reviews across 6 bedrooms and 15 beds, is another strong option for mixed-age groups.
Frequently asked questions
What does it cost to rent a group house near Clermont-Ferrand for 20 people?+
The lowest published nightly rate in our selection works out to €71 per person. For 20 guests, that puts the starting cost at around €1,420 per night in total. Final pricing depends on the property, the season, and the length of stay — longer bookings often attract a discount. Budget separately for tourist tax and cleaning fees, and always request a full itemised quote before comparing properties.
Are we allowed to organise a party or play amplified music outside?+
Most rural gîtes in Auvergne welcome group gatherings but impose limits on outdoor amplified music, typically requiring it to stop by 22:00 or 23:00. Some properties explicitly prohibit external DJs or events open to non-guests. Always read the house rules carefully before booking, and if you plan live music or a DJ, confirm the terms in writing with the host — this is the most frequent cause of security deposit disputes.
How does CasaGiga decide which houses appear at the top of the ranking?+
Online-bookable properties appear first, since instant availability is a genuine advantage for groups with fixed dates. The rest of the list is ordered by a combination of average guest rating and total verified reviews — a 4.9 from 190 reviews ranks above a 5.0 from three stays. Hosts who display the CasaGiga ranking on their own website may also retain their position provided their scores remain competitive within the zone.
How do I book one of the houses on this list?+
Properties marked bookable online can be reserved directly on the CasaGiga listing page with instant confirmation. For the others, follow the link to the host's own site and request availability for your dates. Most hosts reply within 24 to 48 hours. For large groups, it is worth enquiring at least three to six months ahead, especially for summer weekends and school-holiday periods when demand is highest.
Is tourist tax included in the advertised price?+
Tourist tax (taxe de séjour) is charged per person per night and set by the local authority. It typically ranges from €0.50 to €3 per adult per night in this part of Auvergne and is almost never included in the advertised nightly rate. Budget for it separately, and check whether children are exempt — the rate and exemption thresholds vary by municipality and are reviewed each year.
What is the minimum number of nights required?+
Minimum stay requirements vary by property and season. Most houses in this selection require at least 2 nights for a weekend booking and 7 nights in peak summer (July and August). Some hosts are more flexible outside school holidays, particularly for midweek corporate stays. Always confirm the minimum before requesting a quote, as it directly affects the per-night cost you calculate for your group.
What time is check-in, and can a large group arrive early?+
Standard check-in in French rural rentals runs from 16:00 to 18:00, with check-out typically by 10:00 or 11:00. For groups arriving by coach or in multiple cars, request early access at the time of booking rather than on arrival day — some hosts charge a supplement, others accommodate freely when the house is already available. Confirm the arrangement in writing to avoid any misunderstanding on the day.
What happens if the house we want is not available for our dates?+
Use the capacity and distance filters on the CasaGiga listing page to find comparable properties in the zone. Our selection of 23 houses near Clermont-Ferrand covers group sizes from 10 to 45 guests, so alternatives are usually available. You can also contact a host directly to ask about cancellation openings or waitlist options — particularly useful for popular summer weekends where dates fill several months in advance.
How this ranking is made
Properties are ranked by availability first — those accepting instant online bookings appear at the top — then by a combination of average guest rating and total volume of verified reviews, so that a strong score earned across a large sample outweighs a perfect rating from only a handful of stays. Hosts who relay this ranking on their own website may retain their position as long as their rating and review volume remain competitive within the Clermont-Ferrand zone.
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