Sleeps 8 - 2 double & 2 twin bedrooms, modern kitchen, large lounge/diner
Situated just 3 miles south of Burgundy, L'Ecluse is a charming cottage with private pool and large gardens situated on the banks of the Roanne-Digoin canal. It is a 15 minute walk from the quiet village of Briennon with its marina, canal museum and local amenities - bank, restaurants, small supermarket, bakeries, pharmacy & cafés.
We named our gîte after the nearby canal lock (l’écluse in French) which raises and lowers the barges about 20’ or 6m on their way to and from Roanne. The approach to L’Ecluse is down a leafy lane which winds down to the bridge over the canal & the cottage is situated about 50m to the left just beside the towpath.
L'Ecluse has been sympathetically restored retaining many original features whilst incorporating a modern kitchen & bathrooms thereby offering a relaxing & comfortable holiday retreat. The whole property has been decorated with a black & cream theme with cool tiled floors downstairs and pale wooden flooring upstairs.
The ground floor accommodation comprises: entrance hall, a well equipped, fitted kitchen, a twin bedroom, en suite shower room/loo, laundry room and the salon/dining room. On the first floor are 2 double bedrooms, 1 twin bedroom, and bathroom plus separate loo.
The main door leads into the hallway with coat & shoe racks. To the left is the kitchen fitted with cream, high gloss units with hob, oven, dishwasher, microwave, fridge/freezer & 1½ sink. There is also a toaster, kettle, Le Creuset & Viners cookware plus plenty of glasses & crockery.
To the right is the twin bedded downstairs bedroom with views to the side of the property over the orchard. The bedroom leads to the downstairs shower room with wash hand basin & loo which then leads to the laundry room with automatic washing machine & where the cleaning equipment is stored.
Ahead is the lounge & dining area with comfy sofas & large dining table seating 8 plus an attractive pine dresser. This spacious room is dual aspect with views to the canal at the front and over the beautiful countryside & garden to the rear.
Stairs from the lounge lead to the first floor where there 3 further bedrooms –one double overlooking the orchard to the side of the property and one double & one twin bedded room with views over the canal to the front.
There is also a bathroom with bath, separate shower, wash hand basin, bidet & loo. Next door there is also an additional loo with wash hand basin – handy when the bathroom is occupied!
The garden is down a flight of stairs mainly & laid to lawn with the large swimming pool (12x6m) surrounded with its spacious flagstoned ‘plage’ – ideal for dining ‘au plein air’ or relaxing on a lounger.
Why not look at our other gîte, Le Marronnier, in nearby Fleury la Montagne by searching for property 211686? Or, have a look at our own website where you’ll find loads more info, photos & suggestions on what to do in the area. Don’t forget to follow us on Twitter @elitegites for news and offers.
L'Ecluse Property Features
Location Type
Accessibility
Housekeeping & Services
- Iron and Ironing Board
- Bed Linen Included
- Towels Included
- Fuel and Power Included
- Cot
- High Chair
- No Smoking
Bedrooms
- 2 Double Bedrooms
- 2 Twin Bedrooms
Ground Floor Facilities
- Ground Floor Bedroom
- Ground Floor Toilet
- Ground Floor Shower
Pool
- Outdoor Pool
- Heated Pool
- Private Pool
Kitchen
- Washing Machine
- Dishwasher
- Microwave
- Fridge
- Freezer
- Toaster
- Oven
- Hob
- Grill
Internet Access
Entertainment
- TV - Satellite or Cable
- CD Player
- DVD Player
- Books
- Games
- Table Tennis
- TV
Leisure Equipment
- Sun Loungers
- Patio Furniture
- Barbecue
- Beach Towels
Garden/Terrace/Play area
- Private garden
- Terrace / patio
Parking available
Activities within 20min drive of the property
- Fishing
- Tennis
- Golf
- Horse Riding
- Walking
- Cycling
- Pub/Bar within 1 mile
Local Water Sports