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La Ferme de la Praz

4.0 star property
Family-friendly hotel in La Praz with free breakfast

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Terrace/patio
Front of property
Free daily local cuisine breakfast
Interior
Premium Double Room | Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, down comforters
La Ferme de la Praz, near peaceful Lac de Joux, offers a genuine countryside escape. Start your day with local specialties for breakfast, then explore nearby trails or relax in the garden. Kids enjoy the playground and arcade room, while adults unwind on the sun-drenched terrace.

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Breakfast included
  • Housekeeping
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
  • Business services

Room options

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Deluxe Double Room | Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, down comforters

Deluxe Double Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
Free cribs/infant beds
Egyptian cotton linens
Blackout drapes/curtains
Down duvet
  • 1 bedroom
  • Lake view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Premium Double Room | Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, down comforters

Premium Double Room

Highlights

Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
Free cribs/infant beds
Down duvet
Blackout drapes/curtains
Separate bedroom
  • 1 bedroom
  • Lake view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Family Suite | Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, down comforters

Family Suite

Highlights

Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
Free cribs/infant beds
Blackout drapes/curtains
Sofa bed
Egyptian cotton linens
  • 34 sq m
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Lake view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Bed

About the neighborhood

Map
Route de Mont-la-Ville 5, La Praz, Canton of Vaud, 1148

What's nearby

  • Eglise Romane Clunisienne - 6 min drive - 3.7 miles
  • Lac de Joux - 10 min drive - 6.9 miles
  • Dent de Vaulion - 16 min drive - 9.8 miles
  • Grottes de Vallorbe - 17 min drive - 11.5 miles
  • Caves of Vallorbe - 17 min drive - 11.5 miles

Getting around

  • Cossonay-Penthalaz Station - 21 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Brasserie des Combieres - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Auberge Communale de Vallorbe - ‬17 min drive
  • ‪Chalet des Cernys - ‬22 min drive
  • ‪Hotel De La Truite - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Tawan Thaï - ‬14 min drive

About this property

La Ferme de la Praz

Upscale family-friendly hotel near Lac de Joux
Located close to Dent de Vaulion and Cascade du Day, La Ferme de la Praz provides free breakfast (local cuisine), a terrace, and a garden. Adventurous travelers may like the hiking/biking at this hotel. Free in-room WiFi is available to all guests, along with a playground and an arcade/game room.
Other perks include:
  • Free self parking
  • Free bicycle rentals, express check-out, and express check-in
  • Luggage storage, a TV in the lobby, and coffee/tea in the lobby
Room features
All guestrooms are individually furnished, and have comforts such as premium bedding and bathrobes, in addition to thoughtful touches like free WiFi and sound-insulated walls.
Other amenities include:
  • Highchairs, children's dinnerware, and children's books
  • Egyptian cotton sheets, down comforters, and rollaway/extra beds (surcharge)
  • Bathrooms with designer toiletries and hair dryers
  • Wardrobes/closets, free infant beds, and coffee/tea makers

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Free self parking on site
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Food and drink

  • Free local cuisine breakfast available 7:30 AM to 9:30 AM on weekdays and 8:30 AM to 10:30 AM on weekends
  • Coffee and tea in common areas

Things to do

  • Arcade/game room
  • Free bicycle rentals
  • Hiking/biking trails
  • Library
  • Playground
  • TV in common areas

Family friendly

  • Arcade/game room
  • Children's books
  • Children's dinnerware
  • Children's games
  • Children's toys
  • High chair
  • In-room crib
  • Playground
  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)
  • Soundproofed rooms

Conveniences

  • Luggage storage
  • Water dispenser

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff

Business services

  • Meeting rooms

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • In a regional park
  • In the mountains
  • Picnic area
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • No elevator
  • Wheelchair accessibility
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking

More

  • 2 floors
  • Built in 1801
  • Fireplace in lobby
  • Smoking not allowed
  • Traditional architecture

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Blackout drapes
  • Down comforter
  • Egyptian cotton sheets
  • Free crib
  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)

Bathroom

  • Bathrobes
  • Designer toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Slippers
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Free bottled water

More

  • Desk
  • Heating
  • Individual decor
  • Individual furnishings
  • Soundproofed rooms

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; Check-in end time: 8:00 PM
Early check-in subject to availability
Early check-in is available for a fee
Late check-in fee: CHF 30 for check-in between 8:00 PM and 10:30 PM
Express check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before noon
Contactless check-out available
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

There is no front desk at this property
Guests will receive key retrieval information
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property ahead of time using the information on the booking confirmation
If you are planning to arrive after 8:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation

Renovations and closures

This property is closed from October 26 2024 to October 25 2026 (dates subject to change).
The property is closed between November 1 and April 30.

Access methods

Key retrieval

Pets

Pets not allowed (service animals welcome)

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are available
Free cribs are available on request at the property

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Early check-in is available for a fee (subject to availability)
  • Late check-in fee: CHF 30 for check-in between 8:00 PM and 10:30 PM
  • Housekeeping fee: CHF 20 per day; may vary based on length of stay
  • Rollaway beds are available for an additional fee

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
Guests must contact this property in advance to reserve cribs/infant beds and rollaway/extra beds
This property accepts credit cards and cash
Cashless transactions are available
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit

We should mention

This property does not have elevators
Guests under 6 years old are not allowed in the hot tub

National rating

Hotelstars Union assigns an official star rating for properties in Switzerland. This property is rated 4 stars.

Property is also known as

Ferme Praz Guesthouse
La Ferme de la Praz Hotel
La Ferme de la Praz La Praz
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Guesthouse La Ferme de la Praz La Praz
La Praz La Ferme de la Praz Guesthouse
Guesthouse La Ferme de la Praz
La Ferme de la Praz La Praz
Ferme Guesthouse
Ferme
La Ferme de la Praz Hotel La Praz

Frequently asked questions

Is La Ferme de la Praz pet-friendly?

No, only service animals are welcome at the property.

How much is parking at La Ferme de la Praz?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at La Ferme de la Praz?

Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; Check-in end time: 8:00 PM. A fee applies for early check-in (subject to availability). Late check-in is available from 8:00 PM– 10:30 PM for a fee of CHF 30.

What time is check-out at La Ferme de la Praz?

Check-out is at noon. Late check-out is available for a fee.

Where is La Ferme de la Praz located?

Located in a regional park, this family-friendly hotel is within 12 mi (20 km) of Lac de Joux, Orbe Castle, and Cascade du Day. Dent de Vaulion and Haut-Jura Regional Nature Park are also within 12 mi (20 km).

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