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Authentic farmhouse with a splendid view
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Rental Price445 Euro per object per dayPrice includes following expenses
Description of objectOur large (200 m2) authentic farm was constructed around 1800 and is situated on the edge of the little village (60 inh.) Sainte-Colombe-En-Auxois.It has a spacious living-room with a fire place, a kitchen/dining-room, three bedrooms (1 double-bedded and 2 single-bedded) and two bathrooms. From the cosy house (and the terrace) you'll have a splendid view over the village and over the hills of the "Auxois". Besides that, there is a lot of space around the farm; on the backside there is a garden/orchard/forrest of a few thousant square meters. By making use of the the spacious extra bedroom (single-bedded) on the attic, the total places to sleep can be increased in number (10 pers.). The house is equipped with satalite-TV (19 ch.) and WiFi internet. www.burgundygite.com The twohundred years old farm has a cosy living-room characterized by natural stones and roofbeans. In front of the huge fire place, there is a spacious couch. At the round dining-table, eight persons can be seated easily and there is a snugly read-corner with easy chairs. In this room, there is also a stereo-set, TV (19 chan.) with DVD-player (lots of films on DVD) and books. Besides that, the house is provided with WiFi internet. In the well-equipped kitchen/dining-room you'll find for example a dining-table (6-8 pers.), fridge/freezer, a proffessional stove (with two ovens), micro -wave and a dishwasher. A washing-machine is in the scullery. On the first floor, there are three bedrooms; one with a double bed and the other two with two single beds each. A child's bed is available too. There is a fourth, large bedroom on the second floor with 4 single beds. In principle the house sleeps 6 persons but can, by making use of this attic bedroom, easily be extend up to 10 persons. The house has two bathrooms with a wash-hand basin, shower. toilet and one bath. The farm is fully insulated and except of the open fireplace, also provide with central heating. That makes the house very confortable in the off-season too. Because of the arrangement of the farm and the presence of two bathrooms, it is also very suitable for two families. Location of objectSainte-Colombe-En-Auxois is a small quiet village situated in the hills of the Côte d'Or. It's only a three hours drive from Paris.It's situated on a hill side at an altitude of 400 meters. There is no house to be seen that is less than a hundred years old. In fact, most houses were built centuries ago. This is also the case with our house. It is as though time has stood still for a long time here. Sainte-Colombe-En-Auxois offers many opportunities to go for a stroll, a ride on a bike or go for a drive. Around the village you'll find many square kilometres of unspoild scenery with beautiful panoramic views over the hills and valleys. Sainte-Colombe-En-Auxois doesn't have any shops, but there is a mobile shop that passes through the village several times a week. In the next town (4,5 kms) you will find a small shop for bread and your daily groceries. A little bit further down (Vitteaux, Venarey-les-Laumes and Semur-En-Auxois) you will find bigger supermarkets and other shops as well. Town: France, Auxois, Sainte ColombeBesides the many hiking possibilities( a detailed map is available in the cottage) it is also very nice to set off by (sport)bike (which can be rented in Venerey Les Laumes).Although the area is hilly, on the whole, biking is very well possible. The cycling paths through the nearby “Canal de Bourgogne” are worth visiting and are quite flat. There are also many opportunities for terrain bikers. There’s a ATB trail that goes through the village. In addition there are also several places to take a swim; the reservoir in Grosbois, the “Lac de Pont” nearby Semur- en-Auxois, the swimmingpool in Vitteaux or the pool in “Parc de l’Auxois” in Arnay-sous- Vitteaux. You will find tennis courts in e.g. Flavigny-sur-Ozerain, Venarey-les-Laumes and Montbard . There is also a riding school nearby were you can rent horses. In the vicinity there are also golfcourses to be found. For example in Precy-sous-Thil(9 holes) and the magnificent golf course (9 and 18 holes) “Chateau de Chailly”near Pouilly-en-Auxois (see web-links). Enthusiasts who like rock climbing can go to Hauteroche and Saffres. In the house there is a binder with a lot of information about the area. Another selection of numerous places in the vicinity worth visiting: Flavigny-sur-Ozerain, a picturesque, walled village in the neighbourhood. It is known as one of the most beautiful villages in France and it was also the setting for the movie “Chocolate”.For centuries monks have also produced little aniseed balls. Also in the neighbourhood is Alesia. Here you can visit the excavations of the Gallo-Roman settlement. Soon you can also visit a new, outstanding museum which will be opened in the beginning of 2011. In 52 B.CJulius Caesar defeated the Gaulish army commanded by Vercingetorix. Despite defeat the latter was still regarded a hero. As a result an impressive statue is to be found nearby. Semur-en-Auxois is a beautiful Mediaeval settlement (city walk) with a pleasant center and some nice shops. Dijon the capital of the Dukes of Burgundy with its stately mansions, interesting museums, magnificent gardens and parks. Beaune, the city of burgundy wine and for instance Hotel Dieu, a hospital founded in the Middle Ages, many museums and numerous wine cellars. Montbard on which the natural historian Buffon has left his mark, but certainly the Abbey of Fontenay as well; one of the most beautiful Cistercian abbeys which is placed on the list of world monuments and historic buildings of UNESCO. Bussy-Rabutin Castle in the village of the same name. The sources of the Seine in St.-Germain-Source-Seine. Chateauneuf-en-Auxois, a beautiful village situated high up with attractive old houses situated round an impressive mediaeval fortress. The Morvan, a protected area managed as a regional nature reserve. Near Arnay-sous-Vitteaux you will find Parc de l’Auxois; a zoo, an amusement park and swimming pool under one roof. Vezelay, a picturesque village especially known as a place of pilgrimage (on the route to Santiago de Compostela) with the abbey church Basilique Ste. Madeleine (World heritage list UNESCO). Link to our websitewww.ferienhausimburgund.deArrival and distancesArrival day: negotiableDistance to next airport: Dijon 60 Km Distance to next trainstation: Venarey-Les-Laumes 15 Km Distance to next motorway: 15 Km Distance to the sea: 200 or more Km Distance to next shop: 4.5 Km Sport facilities nearbyCanoeing, Climbing, Cycling, Fishing, Golf, Hiking, Horse riding, Hunting, Mountainbiking, Sailing, Surfing, Swimming, Tennis, Water ski,Theme of holidays
Total sleeping facilities and distributionTotal number of sleeping facilities: 8
BathroomsNo. of bathrooms: 8
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CateringCatering: Self catered (extra)Additional InformationHigh season(July/August/1st May-holiday)¤ 795,-Mid season (May/June/September/spring-, autumn- and X-mas holiday) ¤ 645,- Off-season (March/April/October) ¤ 495,- All prices include gas, electricity, wood, water, towels and bed clothes. The prices are based on 6 persons; each person more: ¤ 30 p.w Final cleaning and laundry (compulsary): ¤ 70. Saturday is the day to check in or out.; arrivals after 16.00, departures before 10.00 o’clock. During the X-mas holidays 2010 it is an option to arrive and depart on other days than saturday. Initial payment of 20 % when reservation is made and full payment 6 weeks before date of arrival. Pets are allowed in consultation www.burgundygite.com |
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