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The Drum

Inspired by traditional African huts, drums, and the shape of an acorn, the circular Drum cabin symbolizes strength, unity, and connection to nature.

  • 3 Guests
  • 1 Bathroom
  • 1 Bedroom
  • 160 m2
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Cabin highlights

  1. Homey and Comfortable Atmosphere
  2. Access to Many Nature-Related Activities
  3. Hospitable and Friendly Owners
  4. Provides Authentic living in nature Experience
  5. Sweeping Views of Perche countryside
  6. Wood burning stove for cozy evenings and winter stays

Cabin summary

Inspired by traditional African huts, drums, and the shape of an acorn, the circular Drum cabin symbolizes strength, unity, and connection to nature. Its round design promotes energy efficiency, air circulation, and resilience against strong winds, while inviting openness, social interaction, and a sense of safety.

The cabin is grounded by a stone base and wrapped in fire-retardant cedar shingles, with large glass walls that blur the boundary between indoors and the surrounding forest. An interactive screen educates guests about native wildlife, encouraging mindful coexistence. Like an acorn—small yet full of potential—the cabin reflects transformation, resilience, and the hope of living simply, in harmony with the land.

Cabin description

The hilltop house nestles into the steep hill and the spacious terrace soars out towards it’s very own view over the hills and beyond.  From inside and out you can enjoy the presence of an enormous 300 year old chestnut tree which is registered as a “remarkable tree of France”.  Watch the birds settle in it’s branches and in October you can help yourselves to kilos of huge, tasty chestnuts. 

Very comfortable in all seasons, secluded and self sufficient it feels like a new home from home. Perched on the edge of a vast natural meadow next to the forest, the hilltop house has it’s own space within the 10 hectares of nature reserve that surround it.  

Visitors can experience living with the varied and abundant wildlife all around; a rich variety of flora and fauna with many species of birds and insects (including praying mantis), soaring buzzards and hawks, wild boar, deer, badgers, foxes and more.  An amazing space for birdwatching, star gazing, walking and nature watching.

Details

Payment policyPayment policy
Security depositNot required
Check in/out timeCheck in between 16:00 and 22:00.
Check out before 11:00.

Bedrooms

  • 2 Bedrooms, 6 Sleeps
  • King size beds: 2
  • Single bed: 2
  • The double bedroom has a kingsize bed and views out over the countryside.
  • The second bedroom can sleep up to 4 singles, or one other couple in kingsize bed.

Bathrooms

  • Number of bathrooms: 1
  • Number of toilets: 1

Amenities

Dining table & chairs
Fully equipped kitchen
Dishwasher
Microwave oven
Toaster
Washing machine
Linen provided
Towels provided
Highchair
Highchair

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