FAQ Stay & Cook

Stay & Cook is a charming guesthouse located at 4 rue Ferdinand Pin, in Annonay, in the "green Ardèche" region of France. It's a fully renovated 19th-century mansion, set in the historic former tanners' quarter.

Stay & Cook is a guesthouse (chambres d'hôtes), housed in a characterful late 19th-century mansion. The property offers 4 double suites, a table d'hôtes (host's table), gourmet workshops, and tailor-made stays. Full privatisation of the house is also available for groups or events (up to 15 people for daytime events).

The house has 4 double suites, all with the same amenities and floor space. Only the decoration differs from one suite to another.

The 19th-century house is spread over several levels, and unfortunately access has not been adapted for people with reduced mobility. Please contact the team directly for any specific accessibility questions.

Stay & Cook is located in Annonay, in the northern Ardèche (07), about 1 hour's drive from Lyon and Lyon Saint-Exupéry Airport, and 50 minutes from Saint-Étienne and Valence. The house is easily accessible by car via the A7 motorway. It also sits 15 minutes from Safari de Peaugres and along the Via Fluvia cycling route and is accessible from the Annonay bus station.

Check-in is from 3:00 PM, and check-out is before 11:00 AM.

Free public parking is available right in front of the house, in addition to secure garages for bikes and motorbikes. For any specific parking needs, please contact us directly. Free Wi-Fi is available throughout the house.

A table d'hôtes is a shared meal, prepared by the hosts themselves and served by reservation to both house guests and outside visitors. At Stay & Cook, it's served every evening at 7:30 PM, with a single 3-course menu (starter, main, dessert) for €36 per person, drinks not included.

Yes, the table d'hôtes runs by prior reservation only, whether or not you're staying at the house.

Yes, Stay & Cook happily offers vegetarian or vegan alternatives on request, and adapts menus to dietary requirements, allergies or intolerances, provided we're informed at least 48 hours before your visit.

Two formulas are offered: the Express breakfast at €8 per person (hot drink, local fruit juice, croissant, seasonal fruit), served from 6:30 AM, and the Full breakfast at €18 per person, served until 10:00 AM, with pastries, artisanal sourdough bread, homemade jams, local charcuterie and cheeses, and unlimited hot drinks.

No, Stay & Cook's organic, local, homemade brunch is held one Sunday a month, for €32 per person. The date is announced at the start of each month on social media (Instagram and Facebook).

Yes. The table can be privatised for 6 to 14 people for a family lunch, a gathering with friends, or a corporate event, with 3, 4 or 5-course formulas starting at €36 per person (drinks not included), with food and wine pairings available on request. Brunch can also be privatised from 6 people (birthdays, baby showers, professional brunches...).

Stay & Cook offers cooking workshops (seasonal recipes, local terroir cuisine), pastry workshops, combined cooking & pastry workshops, food and wine pairing workshops, as well as parent/child workshops (ages 8 to 12).

Each workshop lasts about 2 hours. It's possible to combine two workshops to make a full gourmet half-day.

Adult workshops and food & wine pairing workshops are priced at €50 (incl. tax) per person. The parent/child workshop is €65 (incl. tax) for the pair.

No, gourmet workshops are not offered in June, July and August due to peak tourist season. Sessions resume every year from September.

Workshops currently take place in the guesthouse's kitchen (up to 4 people), while renovation of the 19th-century Orangery — which will soon host the sessions — is completed.

Yes, it's possible to privatise the Orangery or the kitchen for a tailor-made workshop, solo, as a couple, or as a group, by contacting us directly.

Workshops can be modified up to 72 hours before the scheduled date but are not cancellable.

Yes, a Stay & Cook workshop makes an original, gourmet gift idea. A gift voucher can be prepared for a birthday, celebration, or any other occasion — simply contact us to arrange it. The gift voucher can be issued in paper or electronic format.

All-inclusive stay packages can include accommodation at the guesthouse (privatisation possible), half-board or full-board at the table d'hôtes, transfers to/from train stations or airports, personalised concierge service, and gourmet activities around Ardèche's local terroir.

Guests can enjoy cooking and pastry workshops, masterclasses with guest chefs, wine tastings in the cellar or outdoors, meetings with local producers (cheese, charcuterie, honey...), and gourmet tours of the Ardèche terroir.

Yes, every stay is designed on a tailor-made basis according to guests' wishes: culinary learning, relaxation, a couple's getaway, a trip with friends, or celebrating a special occasion.

Yes, a brochure presenting the stay and gourmet weekend packages is available online and can be viewed directly on the "Gastronomic Stays" page of the website.

Yes, full or partial privatisation of the house is possible for a private or corporate event, for up to 15 people, including the 4 double suites, the table d'hôtes, and the reception area.

The house notably hosts micro-weddings, baby showers, wedding anniversaries, wedding dress fittings, and photo shoots, as well as corporate events such as seminars, management meetings, gourmet team building, or creativity days.

Stay & Cook offers seated meals with 3, 4 or 5 courses, buffets, grazing tables, or gourmet breaks, adapted to the number of guests and the type of event. We accommodate all dietary requirements, including vegetarian and vegan diets.

Simply contact us directly by email (booking@stayncook.com) or by phone to discuss your project and receive a personalised proposal.

Yes. The house was renovated using regional, sustainable materials, with enhanced insulation, rainwater harvesting systems, and green electricity from French renewable energy sources. Toiletries are organic and plastic-free, and linen is entrusted to ESAT ADAPEI 07 (a local sheltered workshop supporting people with disabilities).

Stay & Cook is listed with Gîtes de France / Ecogîte, with a 4 Épis Premium City Break rating, and is labelled Chambres d'hôtes Référence, Vignobles & Découvertes Vallée du Rhône Nord, GreenGo (eco-score 5/5), Hortense (green note 9/10), and Accueil Vélo (Cyclists Welcome). The European Ecolabel certification is currently in progress.

Products are sourced through short supply chains from committed local Ardèche producers, favouring fresh, local, organic and seasonal ingredients, with a zero-waste approach (composting, bulk purchasing, minimising food waste).

Yes, the establishment is labelled "Accueil Motards" (Bikers Welcome) by Gîtes de France, and provides a free, secure, closed garage with a stabilised floor, storage space for gear, and a basic repair kit.

Yes, the house has a secure bike garage and a partnership with local electric bike rental providers, as part of a soft mobility and slow tourism approach.

Booking can be made directly online at stayncook.com via the booking engine (arrival/departure dates and number of guests), or by contacting us directly by phone or email.

Stay & Cook can be reached at +33 7 44 81 11 36 and by email at lorangerie@stayncook.com (or booking@stayncook.com for workshop, table d'hôtes, or event booking requests).

Yes, the Stay & Cook team welcomes and responds to requests in French, English, and even Spanish.