French Gite Burgundy, Petite Maison, Fontaines,, France

Petite Maison

...ref.no: 1660

Accommodation (Self Catering Gite, sleeps: 6)

Bedrooms

2 bedrooms
1 double bed
2 single beds
1 sofa bed

Bathrooms

1 shower room

Entertainment

CD player

Outdoors

private garden
table & chairs
sun loungers
barbecue
parking

Built in the 19th Century, the two-storey cottage is constructed in stone that was hidden from view behind a faded yellow mortar rendering.
In 2004 it was gutted and entirely reconstructed internally.

A large living room with dining area, an American-style kitchen, and shower-room/WC downstairs.
On the first floor is a gallery with twin beds, and the principle room with a double-bed.
The large living room has two comfortable armchairs and a settee that converts to a two person bed if more than four people are staying.
The table has four chairs, and two more will be provided if required.
The downstairs area is open plan which ensures a light and airy feel.
The kitchen is also situated on the ground floor, with worktops on two sides and ground level cupboards.
There is a cooker and fridge; and it is properly stocked with kettle, toaster, coffee maker and other pots, pans and utensils.
The well proportioned shower room is fully tiled and has fitted a new shower, toilet and wash stand/vanity unit.
The stairs have been locally crafted to the highest quality and present a pleasant feature, as well as being useful.
The gated stairs lead to a gallery twin bedroom and the principle double bedroom.
Both bedrooms have bedside tables with lamps, chests of drawers, hanging rails, and extra blankets.
The petite maison has a separate laundry room with washing-machine, iron, and ironing board.
A hairdryer and a radio/cassette/CD player are provided.
There is central heating throughout the cottage.
Towels, bed linen and tea towels are provided, and gas, electricity and water are included in the price.
Please bring your own towels for outdoor use.

The Petite Maison has its own entry gate with sunny courtyard and planted flowers.
This entrance is to the side of the building.
At the back of the Petite Maison is a further courtyard which has an outside table and chairs, and two sun loungers.
This courtyard has beautiful views to the whole property.
Whilst seated in the larger courtyard, there are magnificent views of the whole of the property.
This grassed area has a pond, several trees, flowered areas and a newly planted orchard.
The Petite Maison looks lovely viewed from the field.
There is a courtyard with table and chairs and a barbecue.
There are bicycles and it may be possible to use them during your stay with us, and if you have any particular requirements please let us know, and we will research them before you arrive.

Locality (close to: Fontaines,)

Burgundy considers itself the heart of France, a prosperous region with world-renowned wine, earthy but excellent cuisine and magnificent architecture. Franche-Comté to the east combines gentle farmland with lofty alpine forests..

Burgundy is a wealthy region, a centre of medieval religious faith that produced Romanesque masterpieces at Vézelay, Fontenay and Cluny. Dijon is a splendid city, filled with the palaces of the old Burgundian nobility and a collection of great paintings and sculptures in the Musée des Beaux Arts. The vineyards of the Côte d'Or, the Côte de Beaune and Chablis yield some of the world's most venerated wines.

La Ferté is the ideal place for a relaxing half-day. This is a m a n -ma d e lake with a sandy beach, pedalos , shady wood, picnic tables, and café. Close by is the site of the first m o n a s t e r y founded by St. Etienne, with guided tours in English.

Chagny is in the opposite direction to Chalon, along the Route des Grande Vins. It is a centre for boating on the canal that links the R i v e r s S a ô n e and Loire. There is a swimming pool, many restaurants and a Sunday morning market.

Chalon sur Saône is about 8 miles away and is a major town. It has theatres , cinemas , restaurants and cafés, museums, parks , swimming pool, sports and other recreational facilities, together with an excellent shopping area. Parking is always readily available.

Dijon is described in the Lonely Planet guide as one of France’s most appealing provincial cities, with medieval and Renaissance buildings, it is only 60 minutes drive away.

Beaune with its Hotel-Dieu, a Flemish-Burgundian- Gothic building, is worth a visit and is only 30 minutes away.

Other activities close by or within an hour’s car ride are wine tasting, ballooning, petanque, karting, fishing, and golf. Chalon has an Olympic size swimming pool, along with two other pools on the same site.
There are also zoos and amusement parks to visit.
The train from the station at Fontaines will take you to Chalon sur Saône, Chagny, Dijon and Macon.

Petite Maison Picture Gallery (click to enlarge)

Facilities in a Nutshell

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Tariff Information

Tariff Range: from 365 to 495 EUR per week

Prices are for two adults and a baby in a cot. Additional people are priced at €68 per week.
A baby and child kit is avail for €20 for the period of the stay.

Availability Calendar

(for weekly bookings the changeover day is Saturday)