Domaine de Pondole

100% atypical & cosy! Sublime panoramas & landscapes! Comfortable, charming gîte nestled in an authentic, fully-restored 19th-century farmhouse, flanked by an unusual "watchtower" (contemporary extension), set in the heart of a horse & pony farm - a vast 15-hectare natural estate & "micro-farm" housing numerous animals - 6.5 km from the charming medieval town of Mont-Saint-Vincent, one of Burgundy's most beautiful sites with a literally unique "belvedere". Pleasant environment of meadows & forests in the middle of rolling countryside, a stone's throw from a natural area protected as a ZNIEFF for the quality of its ecosystem, nestled on a south-facing hillside, in the heart of a small rural hamlet overlooking the sublime Charolais bocage & the bucolic Guye valley. Privileged location on the Romanesque church circuit, 2 km from the GR76 (connected to the GR7), close to numerous signposted "balades vertes" footpaths (a rich network to be discovered in the area), 12 km from a signposted cycle route connected to EuroVélo6 (running alongside the famous Canal du Centre), 14 km from a referenced 27 km "boucle vélo coup de cœur" (a similar 24 km loop is 16 km away) & 16 km from the Voie Verte ("Grande Boucle de Bourgogne du sud"). A choice location in the very heart of southern Burgundy, not far from the vineyards of the Côtes Chalonnaises & Mâconnais ("Route des Grands Vins" & "Route des Vins de Bourgogne" to explore), at the crossroads of the Tournugeois-Clunisois (labelled "Pays d'Art et d'Histoire"), du Chalonnais, du Mâconnais & du Charolais-Brionnais (labellisé "Pays d'Art et d'Histoire"), magnificent preserved territories, all rich in sumptuous landscapes, renowned gastronomies & a literally exceptional heritage. Ideal for exploring: 16 km from the medieval village of Saint-Gengoux-le-National ("Cités de Caractère de Bourgogne-Franche-Comté" label), 24 km from the illustrious abbey town of Cluny, 31 km from Charolles, 33 km from Le Creusot (famous Combes amusement park / Creusot TGV station 27 km away), 40 km from Tournus, 43 km from Chalon-sur-Saône (labelled "Ville d'Art et d'Histoire"), 44 km from Paray-le-Monial, 44 km from the sublime landscaped jewel of the Roches de Solutré & Vergisson labelled "Grand Site de France" & 49 km from Mâcon (Mâcon Loché TGV station 44 km away). The perfect cocoon for a rejuvenating country break for the whole family or just the two of you! A real paradise for children!

A breeder of horses and "sport ponies", Véronique welcomes you to her estate in an authentic, fully-restored 19th-century farmhouse, flanked by an unusual contemporary extension in the form of a literal "watchtower" (offering an exceptional, almost 360° panoramic view). In the heart of rolling countryside, nestled in the heart of a small rural hamlet perched on a balcony on the south-facing hillside, in a delightful setting of pastures & meadows encircled by wooded ridges. Magnificent panoramic views over the Charolais bocage & magnificent landscapes, neighboring the medieval town of Mont-St-Vincent nestled on the slopes of the eponymous mountain, a unique belvedere offering breathtaking 360° views over 14 départements, from Mt-Blanc to Puy de Dôme. High-comfort gîte with totally atypical architecture. Warm country & mountain style with contemporary accents, enhanced by meticulous heritage restoration (stone walls & lintels, original beams & framework). Enormous charm & character. Ultra-cosy. Spacious rooms coiled under the roofs with imposing "cathedral" volumes. Large panoramic balcony-terrace. Pleasant garden on a vast natural property of 15 ha (meadows, pastures, scrubland, small pond & private river) laid out in the spirit of a "micro farm" with peaceful free-range animals (guinea pigs, a dwarf pig, geese, ducks, chickens, goats...).
Composition : Gite adjoining the owner's home, including 1 guest room (total independence). Wifi access. Wood-fired central heating. Pellet stove. Shared washing machine in outside laundry room. 1st floor: kitchen-living room, shower room (multi-jet shower/WC). 2nd floor: 2 adjoining bedrooms (double bed 180x200cm / 2 single beds 90x190cm, which can be twinned to form a double bed 180x190cm). 3rd floor: living room in the tower. Balcony-terrace (15m²) + private parking. Bike room. Shared garden. Total shared property of 15 ha. 2 electric-assist bicycles available for reservation. Shops 7 km.