Gîte de la Maleine

Authentic barn built in the 19th century, carefully converted into a very comfortable holiday home, nestled in a peaceful enclosed garden, on a bucolic plateau of fields & meadows, a stone's throw from the vineyards, in the heart of a small rural hamlet 7 km from the charming medieval town of Buxy (many amenities on site, including a supermarket). In the midst of gentle, undulating Vineyard Countryside (protected under ZNIEFF), on the borders of the Creusot basin (with its large lakes & ponds) and the southern Chalonnais region, a peaceful, unspoilt setting combining agriculture, viticulture & nature, between hedged farmland, rivers, vineyard slopes & vast, wild forests, bordering the verdant Guye valley (partly protected as a Natura 2000 zone for its rich ecosystems) & the sublime Vaux valley ("the little Switzerland of the Chalonnais"), at the crossroads of the Côtes Chalonnaises & Mâconnais Vineyards, along the "Route des Vins de Bourgogne" & the "Route des Grands Vins" (extended by the illustrious "Route des Grands Crus" through the legendary wine villages of Puligny-Montrachet, Pommard, Meursault...). Ultra-privileged location on the GR7 & GR76 routes (at the junction of the two itineraries), on the Romanesque church circuit, on a marked "Balade Verte" hiking trail (a very rich network of similar hiking trails, winding between vineyards and nature, to be explored on foot or mountain bike), 6 km from a signposted cyclo itinerary serving the Voie Verte du Canal du Centre (river itinerary also available for relaxing boat trips / river Marina 23 km away) linked to the EuroVélo6 cycle route as well as the "Tour de Bourgogne à vélo" & 8 km from the Voie Verte of the "Grande Boucle de Bourgogne du Sud" linked to the "Cycloroute71" (Tour de Saône et Loire à vélo). Prime central location in the very heart of southern Burgundy, at the crossroads of the Chalonnais, Charolais-Brionnais (labelled "Pays d'Art et d'Histoire"), Tournugeois-Clunisois (labelled "Pays d'Art et d'Histoire"), Autunois-Morvan & Mâconnais. Ideal for touring: 15 km from Saint-Gengoux-le-National ("Cités de Caractère de Bourgogne-Franche-Comté" label), 17 km from the medieval wine town of Givry, 19 km from the medieval village of Mont-Saint-Vincent (one of Burgundy's most beautiful sites, with a literally unique 360° panoramic "belvedere"), 20 km from Le Creusot (renowned Combes theme park / Le Creusot TGV station 13 km away), 25 km from Chalon-sur-Saône (labeled "City of Art and History"), 32 km from Chagny (famous for its Sunday morning gourmet market), 36 km from Tournus, 38 km from the illustrious abbey town of Cluny, 47 km from Charolles, 48 km from Autun (labeled "City of Art and History" & its exceptional heritage rich with over 2000 years of human presence) & 50 km from Beaune (famous fortified city, "capital of Burgundy wines"). A delightful "cocoon" close to all amenities for an inspiring "green escape" with your family! The perfect address for all horse lovers!

Caroline & Christian (horse enthusiasts, owner of the nearby "Haras des Blinys" / visit possible in his company) open the doors of an authentic 19th-century barn, steeped in history & meticulously restored to the highest standards (once linked to the farm & winery that occupied the premises), nestled in the quiet on the edge of pastures (with horses & Charolais cows as peaceful neighbors in season) on a vast "open" plateau of wooded meadows & cultivated fields. A typical rural hamlet nestled just a stone's throw from the vineyards, in the heart of the verdant Guye valley, in the midst of gentle rolling countryside (protected by ZNIEFF & Natura 2000 zones for its wealth of flora & fauna), a peaceful setting combining agriculture, viticulture & nature (to be explored on relaxing walks or mountain bike rides), a succession of vineyard slopes, hedged farmland & beautiful wild forests, bordering the bucolic large lakes & ponds of the Creusotin region. Spacious, comfortable Holiday cottage. Vast 50m² living room enhanced by a superb designer metal staircase & the exotic soul of the place (stone walls and original stone & wood lintels). Rooms coiled in a "cocoon cabin" under the roof. Warm country charm with contemporary accents, combining tradition and modernity. Pleasantly shaded terrace in summer, opening onto a pretty enclosed garden planted with grass and trees.
Composition : Semi-detached house (including the Holiday cottage and a vacant dwelling) adjoining the owners' house (total independence without vis-à-vis). Wifi access. Heat pump heating (electric heating upstairs). Holiday cottage on 2 levels. Ground floor: living room-kitchen, shower room, separate toilet. 1st floor: 2 bedrooms (2 single beds 90x190cm which can be twinned into 2 single beds. 180x190cm / bed 2 p. 140x190cm + 1 bed 90x190cm), landing mezzanine (relaxation area), separate toilet. Enclosed garden (100m²) + terrace + bike room + private parking. Shops & supermarkets 8 km.