L'etape de la Croisée

Former collaborators of starred restaurants, owners of a renowned local restaurant (l'Étape Charollaise adjoining the gîte), Philippe & Stéphanie welcome you to a beautiful 19th century Burgundian residence of character carefully restored & steeped in history (old country inn revisited). In a mini rural hamlet located in the hilly countryside, on the edge of the bocage (with the famous Charolais cows as neighbors), in the hollow of the gentle Guye valley & its fish-rich river (popular with fishermen), 2 km of the small typical village of Saint-Martin-la-Patrouille (home to two 19th century Tuileries listed as "Historic Monuments" & a listed Romanesque chapel from the 11th century), very close to a "promontory" offering an exceptional panorama of the Clunisois, the Monts du Beaujolais & up to Mont-Blanc on a clear day. Spacious gîte with very good comfort. Neat contemporary style with Nordic inspirations. Zen & cozy atmosphere. Very charming. Large exposed & shaded gravel terrace. Pleasant enclosed shared garden offering a slide swing & a sheltered games room (ping-pong, table football, boxing punching bag & multiple games for children), supplemented by a large playground with pétanque court, trampoline & a rare real mini football field with its cages! Composition: House comprising 2 gîtes and the owners' adjoining home (total independence between each accommodation). Gas central heating. Wireless. Shared washing machine (located in laundry room). Triplex. Ground floor: living room-kitchen-lounge (extra convertible sofa 2 p. 140x190cm). 1st floor: bedroom (double bed 140x190cm + single bed 90x190cm) with private bathroom (shower/wc). 2nd floor: bedroom (double bed 140x190cm + single bed 90x190cm) with private bathroom (shower/wc). Private gravel terrace. Enclosed grounds + playground + bicycle storage + shared games room. Private parking. Shops 4.5 km. Amenities including supermarket 14 km away. Warm charming cottage of contemporary inspiration nestled in a beautiful, perfectly restored traditional 19th century character house, located in the heart of the hilly countryside (partly protected in the "Natura 2000" & "ZNIEFF" zone for its remarkable ecosystems) in the heart of the green valley of the Guye and the bucolic Charolais bocage, 4.5 km from the small shopping village of Joncy and 14 km from the charming medieval and wine-growing village of Saint-Gengoux-le-National labeled "Cities of Character of Burgundy-Franche-Comté" ( very many amenities on site including supermarket). In a small hamlet including the owners' restaurant ("l'Étape Charollaise") nestled at the crossroads of the Côtes Chalonnaises & Mâconnais vineyards (not far from the "Route des Vins de Bourgogne" & the "Route des Grands Vins"), on the routes of the Romanesque churches circuit & the GR76 connected to the GR7, very close to numerous hiking trails marked as "green walks" (rich network of marked hiking trails of this type to be explored in the area) , 10 km from a cycle route (connected to the EuroVélo6 as well as the greenway), 10 km from a referenced favorite bike loop of 27 km (another route of the same type of 24 km accessible 16 km ) & 14 km from the greenway. Central location in the very heart of southern Burgundy, at the crossroads of Tournugeois-Clunisois (labeled "Pays d'Art et d'Histoire"), Chalonnais, Mâconnais & Charollais-Brionnais (labeled "Pays d'Art et d'Histoire"). 'History'), magnificent preserved territories, rich in sublime landscapes, renowned gastronomy and a literally exceptional heritage. Privileged location for easy travel: 10 km from the medieval city of Mont-Saint-Vincent, 21 km from the illustrious abbey city of Cluny, 28 km from Charolles, 34 km from Le Creusot (renowned amusement park of Combes / Gare Creusot TGV 27 km), 37 km from Tournus (world-renowned abbey site), 40 km from Chalon-sur-Saône (labeled City of Art and History), 41 km from Paray-le-Monial, 42 km from La Clayette, 42 km from the sumptuous landscaped jewel of Roche de Solutré with the very exclusive Grand Site de France label & 44 km from Mâcon (Mâcon Loché TGV station 42 km away). Possibility of renting the 2 gîtes on the property in "mini tribe" mode (with gîte n°1873) for a total capacity of 8 people. Numerous leisure facilities to discover on site, including a rare mini football pitch with its cages!