Chez Jean Prost

Elegant, characterful country home (early 20th century), renovated into a cosy holiday home, nestled in a peaceful rural hamlet 8 km from the charming, typical market town of Saint-Bonnet-de-Joux (supermarket on site) & 17 km from the illustrious abbey town of Cluny (all amenities on site). Total tranquility in rolling countryside, bordering the bucolic Guye valley, in a magnificent, unspoilt setting of nature & greenery, between verdant Charolais bocage & deep forests, adjoining a vast area protected as a "Zone Natura 2000" for its rich ecosystem. A prime location, just a stone's throw from the Romanesque church circuit, on the route of numerous signposted footpaths (very rich network of hiking trails approved as "balades vertes" to be explored in the area), 5 km from the GR7, 8 km from a referenced 27 km "boucle vélo coup de cœur" (another 63 km loop accessible at 17 km), 12 km from the first vineyards of the Mâconnais & the "Route des Vins de Bourgogne" (not far from the junction with the Côtes Chalonnaises), 17 km from the voie verte & 22 km from a signposted cycle route connected to EuroVélo6. Privileged central location, in the very heart of southern Burgundy, on the borders of the Clunisois-Tournugeois (labelled "Pays d'Art et d'Histoire") & at the crossroads of the sublime Charolais-Brionnais territory & its sumptuous rural landscapes, cradle of the world-renowned AOC cattle and sheep breeds (labelled "Pays d'Art et d'Histoire"), not far from the Mâconnais and Chalonnais regions. Ideal for easy access: 22 km from Charolles (the "Little Venice of Charolais", famous city of Charles the Bold), 22 km from the medieval village of Saint-Gengoux-le-National, certified "Cités de Caractère de Bourgogne-Franche-Comté", 34 km from Paray-le-Monial (& its illustrious basilica), 37 km from Tournus, 37 km from the sumptuous landscape gem of Roche de Solutré, certified "Grand Site de France", 40 km from Mâcon (TGV stations: Mâcon Loché 38 km / Creusot 41 km), 48 km from Chalon-sur-Saône (labeled "Ville d'Art et d'Histoire") & 48 km from Digoin (Digoin river marina connected to the Canal du Centre & "quiet canal" linking Digoin to Roanne). The perfect "pied à terre" for a 100% rejuvenating and relaxing getaway!

Françoise and Pascal, owners of horses parked on the premises, open the doors to a delightful early 20th-century country house with elegant towers giving it a unique charm - a family home carefully revisited as a gentle holiday retreat - nestled in a peaceful setting in the heart of the Cluny countryside, in a small rural hamlet perched on a south-facing hillside, just a stone's throw from the heart of the peaceful, typical village of Saint-André-le-Désert (home to an unusual reproduction of the Grotto of Lourdes). Total tranquility nestled in a magnificent undulating country setting, on the very edge of bocage & pastures beneath the wooded ridges of a vast, wild forest massif (to be explored on relaxing walks or mountain bike rides). Setting & site 100% soothing, a literal haven of peace & rest. Spacious, comfortable gîte. The warm & relaxing atmosphere of an old house, a touch vintage, partly restyled in a "country chic" spirit, combined with a beautiful heritage restoration (beams with French ceilings, imposing stone fireplace mantel, original framework....). Pleasant enclosed garden with lawns, plants and flowers, featuring a large exposed terrace & outdoor relaxation area (sofas & armchairs). Beautiful unobstructed view of the surrounding countryside.
Composition: Detached house adjoining the owners' house (total independence). Oil-fired central heating. Duplex gîte (1st and 2nd floors) with access by outside staircase. 1st floor: kitchen, living room, 2 bedrooms (double bed 140x190cm / 2 single beds 90x190cm), shower room, separate toilet. 2nd floor: bedroom (bed 2 p. 140x190cm + 1 bed 1 p. 90x190cm). Small balcony + terrace + enclosed garden + bike room + private parking. Amenities 8 km (including supermarket). All amenities 17 km.