Character Cottage in Quiet Village Edge Location Overlooks Chateau de Coraboeuf
Set around a courtyard at the edge of the village of Ivry-en-Montagne, the gite overlooks the Chateau de Coraboeuf, in a landscape of wooded hills and pastures. Eagles and buzzards soar overhead by day and nightingales sing at night. The quiet village of Ivry-en-Montagne welcomes visitors and is a calm setting for your holiday within easy reach of a wide range of attractions and activities. Village amenities include a Daily bread van (as a rough guide between 10.00 and 11.30 am);'Weekly grocery van; Church; Tennis and sports ground; Wine store; Mairie. Close to Beaune and its treasures and with a wealth of exquisite food and wine to taste and enjoy, this is France at its very best! You can explore forests, historic towns and castles, take leisurely countryside and canal walks, make exciting cycle rides, and refresh yourself by tasting some of the best wines and delicious foods in the world at friendly local cafes and restaurants all encompassed by the dramatic landscapes of chateaux, ancient forests, historic towns and villages. Wifi available.
The closest shops are at Nolay and Arnay-le-Duc both 15 mins run, where you will find restaurants, banks, post offices, supermarkets, butchers, grocers, pharmacies and fuel stations (Nolay "Atac" has 24 hour credit card fuel pumps) and garages.
Autun is a market town (Fridays) with Roman gates and amphitheatre, mediaeval walls and a fine romanesque cathedral. There are also water sports available at the plan d'eau.
Nolay has a mediaeval heart (the covered market holds occasional antiques sales) all usual town facilities and and outdoor swimming lake.
Beaune is a walled town, small enough to explore on foot and the wine centre of the Cote d'Or. Beaune has a fine selection of shops, restaurants and excellent Saturday market.
There are countryside and forest walks along the grand randonnees, walking and cycling the canals and "voie vertes" (2 adult bikes available). The Morvan west and north of Ivry is a designated regional park of forests and lakes, containing some lovely towns - Vezelay, Avallon and Saulieu, villages and chateaux - walking, cycling, canoeing, fishing, horse riding and culturally and historically - Bibracte an ancient Gaulish city on Mont Beuvray has a fascinating visitor centre.
Numerous Caves/Wine Houses to taste and buy the famous appellations of the area - Mersault, Puligny and Chassagne Montrachet, Santenay, St Romain, Maranges, Rully and north of Beaune the great burgundy houses like Chorey les Beaune, Aloxe Corton, Corgoloin.
Saturday Changeovers. Arrive around 5.00pm, Depart by 10.0am.
To Book Direct and secure, click our website link on the right and pay by Paypal. 25% Deposit secures bookings, Full Balance payable 8 weeks before the start of the rental. OR Internet Banking, OR cheque payable "NC & P Smith" to: 9 Dalhousie Street, Carnoustie DD7 6EJ UK. Refundable security deposit Cheque £150 to us before your holiday.
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This property has been listed with Chez Nous for 7 years
"Les Vignes" 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
Open Fire/Wood Burner
Bedrooms
- 1 Double Bedroom
- 1 Twin Bedroom
Ground Floor Facilities
- Ground Floor Toilet
- Ground Floor Bath
- Ground Floor Shower
Kitchen
- Washing Machine
- Dishwasher
- Microwave
- Fridge
- Freezer
- Toaster
- Oven
- Hob
- Grill
- Tumble dryer
Internet Access
Entertainment
- CD Player
- DVD Player
- Books
- Games
- TV
- Radio
Leisure Equipment
- Sun Loungers
- Patio Furniture
- Barbecue
Garden/Terrace/Play area
- Private garden
- Terrace / patio
- Enclosed garden / play area
- Outdoor games area
Parking available
Activities within 20min drive of the property
- Fishing
- Wine Tour
- Outlet Shopping
- Theatre
- Tennis
- Golf
- Hiking
- Horse Riding
- Walking
- Cycling
Local Water Sports
- Swimming (outdoor pool)
- Canoeing