Gîte de Frouges

Superb panoramic views & landscapes "in the heart of the meadows"! Delightful traditional farmhouse dating from 1819, steeped in history & carefully restored into a very comfortable holiday home - set in a pleasant 300m² walled garden - nestled in a quiet "belvedere", in a peaceful little rural hamlet perched on a hillside on an exposed slope, 2 km from the picturesque village of Dompierre-les-Ormes (small shops including a mini-market / home to the exceptional Pézanin arboretum & the renowned "Lab71", a discovery center for sustainable development & science) & 10 km from the charming, typical market town of Matour, which has been awarded the "Station Verte de Vacances" label (numerous amenities including a small supermarket & a remarkable range of leisure facilities including a Piscine). Peace & quiet in the Haut-Clunysois Countryside (the "Little Switzerland of the Mâconnais", protected as a Natura 2000 & ZNIEFF zone for its remarkable ecosystems), in the heart of the "Verts Vallons" of Southern Burgundy, a sublime unspoilt setting of gentle mountains combining agriculture & nature, between bucolic undulating bocage & deep wild forests, overlooking the verdant Grosne valley opposite the northern Beaujolais massif (& its vast signposted "mountain bike area"), extending the sumptuous landscape jewel of the Roches de Solutré & Vergisson labelled "Grand Site de France" (32 km away), in close proximity to Mont Saint-Cyr (highest point in southern Burgundy at 771m), as well as the iconic Butte de Suin. Privileged Location on the routes of numerous signposted footpaths, including several "balades vertes" (a vast network of identical hiking trails criss-crossing the region, to be explored on foot or mountain bike), the GR7 & the "Cycloroute71" (Tour de Saône-et-Loire by bike), not far from the Romanesque church circuit, 20 km from the Voie Verte of the "Grande Boucle de Bourgogne du Sud" (& its remarkable "Tunnel du Bois Clair", France's longest former railway tunnel open to a Voie Verte at 1.6 km) linked to the Voie Bleue (running along the Saône), 23 km of the renowned GTM mountain bike trail with "VTT FFC" certification ("Grand Tour du Massif Sud Bourgogne" linked to a vast network of similar signposted mountain bike trails throughout the massif), about 20 km from the Mâconnais vineyards ("Route des Vins de Bourgogne"), including the famous nearby "Val Lamartinien" (named after the illustrious host) & about 30 km from the Beaujolais vineyards (first vineyard in the world to be recognized as a UNESCO World Geopark / various wine routes to discover). Prime location at the southern tip of Burgundy, on the borders of the Mâconnais region, at the crossroads of the Clunisois-Tournugeois (certified "Pays d'Art et d'Histoire") & Charollais-Brionnais (also certified "Pays d'Art et d'Histoire") cradle of the world-renowned AOC beef breed. Ideal for touring (RCEA access 5.5 km): 19 km from La Clayette, 21 km from Charolles, 24 km from the illustrious abbey town of Cluny, 33 km from Paray-le-Monial, 35 km from Beaujeu (historic capital of Beaujolais), 37 km from Mâcon (Mâcon Loché TGV station 36 km away), 39 km from Charlieu, 37 km from "Hameau Dubœuf" (Europe's 1st vineyard & wine theme park), 42 km from Marcigny & 46 km from Digoin (& its river Marina linked to the Canal du Centre). A soothing cocoon of charm and serenity for a relaxing "green getaway" with your "mini tribe"!

Isabelle & Olivier open the doors to a delightful traditional "family" farmhouse of character, built in 1819, steeped in history & lovingly restored, nestling on a "panoramic balcony" in the heart of the meadows (with the famous Charolais cows as privileged neighbors in season), on a hillside on a south-east-facing slope, in a small rural residential & farming hamlet next to the picturesque "village center" of the village. Total tranquility, in unspoilt Countryside, in the heart of a protected ZNIEFF & Natura 2000 site (for its wealth of flora & fauna), sublime gentle mountain scenery combining meadows, ponds, rivers & beautiful wild forests, a stone's throw from the rare Pézanin arboretum, one of the finest in France (including 450 plant species over 25 ha, around a bucolic fishing pond). Enchanting setting. Spacious, comfortable Holiday cottage. Spacious living room with cathedral ceiling. Warm country style with contemporary accents, combining a wooded "mountain" atmosphere with an "industrial" spirit (magnificent black metal staircase), in dialogue with the exotic soul of the place (elegant stone walls & lintels and sumptuous original framework). Ultra-cosy & cozy. Enormous charm & character. Exposed panoramic terrace (with outdoor relaxation area) overlooking pleasant walled garden. Superb unobstructed views of the surrounding Countryside & Mâconnais mountains.
Composition : Holiday cottage adjoining the owner's house (totally independent with no facing building). Access via small path leading up from parking lot. Wifi (fiber). Electric heating. Ground floor: living room-kitchen, PMR bedroom (bed 2 p. 160x200cm) with TV & "open" shower room (separate shower/Wc), shower room (shower/Wc). 1st floor: 3 bedrooms, including 1 on the mezzanine (each with a 2x190cm bed). Enclosed garden (300m²) + terrace + bike room + private parking. Small shops & mini-market 2 km. Mini supermarket 10 km.