Top 10 Large Group Holiday Homes Near Saint-Étienne
Ranking updated on 2026-10-18
Whether you're planning a milestone birthday, a wedding weekend, a company seminar, or a multi-generation family reunion, finding a single house that sleeps your whole group changes the dynamic entirely. The highlands around Saint-Étienne — the Pilat massif, the Velay plateau, the Loire and Allier hinterland — offer exactly that: stone farmhouses, converted manors, and rural retreats large enough to keep 10, 20, or even 40 people under one roof. Villages here sit between 400 and 1,100 metres, meadows roll into pine forests, and the landscape stays genuinely quiet. Most CasaGigas in this zone are well within an hour and a half of the city, so the rural feeling comes without a full day of travel.
CasaGiga's nightly dataset covers 29 large holiday homes within roughly 60 km of Saint-Étienne — properties sized for groups of at least 10. One of them accepts secure online payment right now. Capacities average 19 guests per house and climb to 60 at the largest. The average drive from Saint-Étienne city centre is 42 km, so most stays feel genuinely rural without being impractical. Across 1,210 verified guest reviews, these CasaGigas hold an average rating of 4.8 out of 5. Entry prices start at €39 per person per night — that is also the current average — making a shared house a sharp deal compared with individual hotel rooms.
The ranking below puts the one instantly bookable property first, then orders the rest by guest rating and review volume; hosts who feature this CasaGiga ranking on their own website earn a placement bonus that helps their listing stay visible, provided the information remains accurate and up to date.
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The ranking
1CasaGiga 2647 (Haute-Loire)
📍 Haute-Loire, Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes · 54 km
👥 24 guests🏚️ Holiday cottageA roomy holiday cottage in Haute-Loire, 54 km from Saint-Étienne, sleeping 24 guests across 6 bedrooms. Still a fresh listing with no reviews yet, it stands out as the only CasaGiga in this zone currently bookable online — from €39 per person.
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2ImaginaSoi
📍 Dunières, Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes · 25 km
👥 15 guests5.0★ (51 reviews)🏚️ Holiday cottageImaginaSoi is a holiday cottage in Dunières, roughly 25 km from Saint-Étienne, sleeping up to 15 guests across 5 bedrooms. A perfect 5-star rating earned across 51 reviews places it among the most trusted retreats in the area for groups seeking a well-regarded, close-to-city base.
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3L’Oeil de Vert
📍 Lapte, Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes · 30 km
👥 14 guests5.0★ (49 reviews)🏚️ Holiday cottageL'Oeil de Vert is a 14-person holiday cottage in Lapte, 30 km from Saint-Étienne, with 4 bedrooms suited to a compact group. Its flawless 5-star average across 49 reviews is a reliable signal of the consistent welcome guests find here.
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4Gîte La Charrette Fleurie
📍 Lamastre, Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes · 52 km
👥 15 guests4.9★ (49 reviews)🏚️ Holiday cottageGîte La Charrette Fleurie is a holiday cottage in Lamastre, around 52 km from Saint-Étienne, with room for 15 guests spread across 7 bedrooms. Its 4.9 rating from 49 reviews places it among the most consistently praised CasaGigas in the area. Online booking is not available — reach out to the host directly to check dates.
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5L'Échappée Belle
📍 Retournac, Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes · 36 km
👥 15 guests5.0★ (39 reviews)🏚️ Holiday cottageL'Échappée Belle welcomes groups of up to 15 in Retournac, 36 km from Saint-Étienne, across 6 bedrooms — a generous ratio that suits mixed parties well. Thirty-nine reviews and a perfect 5-star score confirm it as one of the most dependable holiday cottages in the Loire Haute-Loire corridor.
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6Gite de Ferret
📍 Saint-Julien-Chapteuil, Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes · 52 km
👥 15 guests5.0★ (29 reviews)🏚️ Holiday cottageGite de Ferret sits in Saint-Julien-Chapteuil, about 52 km from Saint-Étienne, and accommodates up to 15 guests across 5 bedrooms. Despite the slightly longer drive, its perfect 5-star rating across 29 reviews signals a house that earns genuine loyalty from the groups who make the journey.
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7La Maison dans la Nature
📍 Burdignes, Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes · 24 km
👥 60 guests4.7★ (57 reviews)🏚️ Holiday cottageLa Maison dans la Nature in Burdignes — just 24 km from Saint-Étienne — is the largest CasaGiga in this selection, with 11 bedrooms and a capacity of 60 guests. A 4.7-star average across 57 reviews confirms it handles very large gatherings with consistent quality.
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8Le Triskèle
📍 Rochepaule, Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes · 41 km
👥 22 guests4.7★ (59 reviews)🏊 House with poolLe Triskèle is a pool house in Rochepaule, 41 km from Saint-Étienne, with 8 bedrooms for up to 22 guests. Its 59 reviews — the deepest review base of any ranked listing here — back a solid 4.7-star average, making it one of the most thoroughly tested options for groups wanting a pool.
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9Domaine de Monton
📍 Estivareilles, Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes · 27 km
👥 15 guests4.8★ (37 reviews)🏚️ Holiday cottageDomaine de Monton is a holiday cottage in Estivareilles, 27 km from Saint-Étienne, with 5 bedrooms for up to 15 guests. A 4.8-star rating across 37 reviews puts it among the stronger performers in this selection, combining proximity to the city with a well-regarded group experience.
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10Les Gîtes de Baroille
📍 St Georges de Baroille, Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes · 53 km
👥 24 guests4.7★ (41 reviews)🏊 House with poolLes Gîtes de Baroille is a pool house in St Georges de Baroille, about 53 km from Saint-Étienne, offering 7 bedrooms for up to 24 guests. Its 4.7-star rating across 41 reviews makes it the furthest but consistently appreciated choice for larger groups prioritising outdoor space.
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How to Choose a Group House Near Saint-Étienne
When a listing says it sleeps 24, verify the bed breakdown, not just the bedroom count. Six bedrooms might mean six doubles — 12 people comfortably — plus bunk rooms or sofa beds for the rest. Ask the host for a written list of every sleeping space before confirming. For mixed groups of couples, singles, and families, how beds are distributed matters as much as the total. A house that suits a sports team can feel cramped for eight couples each expecting a private room.
French rural municipalities enforce noise curfews, typically from 10 pm or 11 pm. Many hosts in the Pilat and Velay areas explicitly prohibit amplified outdoor music or limit it to a covered terrace before a set hour. Ask in writing whether a DJ, live band, or dancing is permitted — verbal permission is not enforceable if a dispute arises. Some hosts charge a party supplement and require a separate event agreement. If celebrating loudly matters to your group, confirm it before paying any deposit.
Two houses in this list — Le Triskèle and Les Gîtes de Baroille — have pools. French law requires private pools to be secured with a barrier, alarm, or cover, and hosts must certify compliance. Before arrival, request written confirmation of the safety setup, especially if children are in your group. Designate someone in your party to read the posted pool rules on arrival. A pool is a genuine draw for summer stays, but it adds a layer of collective responsibility the group should discuss in advance.
From Saint-Étienne, properties in this zone range from 24 to 54 km away — roughly 30 to 60 minutes by car. Public transport does not reach most rural addresses; plan carpools or a minibus for arrival day. Deposits typically run 25 to 30 % of the total, due at booking. Cancellation policies vary widely: some hosts refund in full up to 60 days before check-in, others keep the deposit from day one. Read the policy carefully before signing and consider group travel insurance if your dates might shift.
By occasion
Birthday Parties and Milestone Celebrations
A landmark birthday — 40th, 50th, 60th — works best when the whole guest list sleeps under one roof and nobody has to navigate a taxi home. La Maison dans la Nature in Burdignes, with capacity for 60 and 11 bedrooms, handles the most ambitious headcounts without overflow. For parties of around 20 to 24, CasaGiga 2647 in Saint-Front is the only property in this zone you can book and pay for instantly online — useful when your birthday date is fixed and non-negotiable.
Wedding Weekends and Pre-Wedding Gatherings
A wedding weekend in the countryside means guests need real bedrooms and a communal space that holds everyone at once. L'Échappée Belle in Retournac and Histoires de Lauze in Araules — both five-star rated with strong review volumes — offer bedroom-to-guest ratios and rural settings that suit a party of 15 to 24. Book at least 12 months ahead for summer Saturdays, and confirm in writing that the property permits outside caterers, florists, and decorators on site.
Company Seminars and Team Offsites
A dedicated group house changes the rhythm of a corporate offsite: conversations continue at dinner, and the team is productively unavailable to the office. Domaine de Monton in Estivareilles, rated 4.8 across 37 reviews, sits 27 km from Saint-Étienne — close enough for a same-day return if needed. Les Gîtes de Baroille, with a pool and capacity for 24, suits offsites that mix structured sessions with team-building activities. Confirm broadband speed before booking; rural connections vary considerably.
Multi-Generation Family Reunions
When three generations share a house, the priorities are a large table, separate sleeping zones, and a garden where grandchildren can run. ImaginaSoi in Dunières, perfect-rated across 51 reviews, and L'Oeil de Vert in Lapte, equally decorated by 49 guests, both offer the domestic comfort that makes a full week together feel easy rather than crowded. Each sits within 30 km of Saint-Étienne, so family members arriving from different directions can converge without a half-day journey.
Frequently asked questions
What is the typical cost for a group of 20 people near Saint-Étienne?+
The entry price in this zone starts at €39 per person per night, which is also the current average. For 20 people over a two-night weekend, budget roughly €1,560 as a baseline before extras — tourist tax, cleaning fees, and the security deposit. Some houses price by the property rather than per person; always request a full cost breakdown before confirming your dates.
Can we have a party, DJ, or live music at a group house near Saint-Étienne?+
It depends on the host's rules and local ordinances. French law requires quiet between 10 pm and 7 am in rural communes, and many hosts explicitly prohibit amplified outdoor music. Some allow celebrations with advance notice and charge a supplement. Get any permission in writing before booking — verbal agreements are very hard to enforce if a dispute arises with the host or neighbours.
How is the CasaGiga ranking for Saint-Étienne decided?+
The one property that accepts secure online payment through CasaGiga appears first. The remaining nine are ranked by average guest rating weighted by review count — a high score backed by many reviews outranks a perfect score from very few guests. Hosts who display this ranking page on their own website receive a placement bonus. The list is refreshed nightly.
How do I book one of these group houses?+
CasaGiga 2647 in Saint-Front can be booked and paid for directly on this platform. The other nine houses are not yet bookable online — you send an availability request via the listing page and the host typically responds within 24 hours. For high-season dates, contact hosts early and be ready to pay a deposit immediately to hold your reservation.
Is tourist tax included in the listed price?+
Tourist tax (taxe de séjour) is almost always charged separately. In the Haute-Loire and Loire departments it typically runs €0.50 to €2.00 per adult per night, depending on the commune and the property's classification. Confirm the exact rate with your host before signing — for a large group over several nights, it adds up noticeably.
What is the minimum stay for a group house in this area?+
Most hosts require two or three nights minimum; during July and August many switch to a full-week minimum. Weekend packages from Friday to Sunday are common outside peak season. Some hosts set a minimum spend rather than a nights threshold. Check the listing calendar or ask directly — minimums often shift with remaining availability closer to the dates.
What time is check-in and check-out?+
Standard check-in is usually from 4 pm to 6 pm, giving the host or cleaning team time to prepare after a previous stay. Check-out is typically by 10 am or 11 am. For large groups arriving in multiple vehicles, an early luggage drop is sometimes possible — ask in advance. Late check-out is occasionally available for an extra fee, subject to the following booking.
What happens if the house I want is no longer available?+
Availability on this page reflects a nightly data update, but only CasaGiga 2647 shows real-time confirmed availability. For the other nine houses, always request confirmation directly from the host. If your preferred property is taken, use the CasaGiga search filters — capacity, distance, pool, type — to find the next best match within the same 60 km zone around Saint-Étienne.
How this ranking is made
Properties are ranked by booking readiness first: the one house that accepts secure online payment through CasaGiga appears at the top of the list. The remaining nine are sorted by average guest rating weighted by review volume, with a placement bonus for hosts who feature this CasaGiga ranking page on their own website — a signal of active engagement that helps keep listing information accurate for guests.
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