La Chaumiere - Ambert

Having decided to break our car journey through France in Ambert, this hotel/restaurant prove to be a good choice. Our first-floor room was small but acceptable for an overnight stay. The en suite bathroom, actually a shower, was even smaller but it gleamed with excellent furnishings. The room overlooked a main route through the town but efficient double-glazing reduced road noise to less than a whisper. Fortunately, road was quiet during the night because we like to sleep with windows open but the traffic re-started early the following morning. This suited us because we wanted to make an early start but others may wish to ask for a room at the back. The hotel restaurant is a delightful conservatory-like addition overlooking the rear garden where we had a very enjoyable dinner. All of the staff were friendly, efficient and extremely helpful.

I have stayed and eaten here two or three times. The rooms are clean and reasonably spacious, very well sound insulated. The food is limited for choice, with no vegetarian options. The quality is good without being great (although the cheeses are outstanding!

We went for dinner with friends and really enjoyed the meal.Very friendly service. We are getting disappointed with french cuisine, it seems to very basic everywhere, nothing special,this place is better overall.

My review relates to the hotel restaurant, the hotel I have stayed in many years ago, and when my friends, and I arrived for our joint birthday celebration I was positively amazed on how much one can improve an establishment. 2015 was our 4th annual celebration, and it was one of the best, this restaurant just gets better every year. (we do visit more than once a year) The food is excellent, service exemplary, surroundings perfect. The menu leans towards gourmand, but any age and taste could be catered for. There is a good cellar, and regional dishes are popular. On the last visit we were the only group, but Saturday lunch is not the most popular with the locals in our area so it was to be expected, but we were not complaining, we had our own staff!

I have stayed and eaten here two or three times. The rooms are clean and reasonably spacious, very well sound insulated. The food is limited for choice, with no vegetarian options. The quality is good without being great (although the cheeses are outstanding!)