Gîte de la Velle

Authentic 19th-century farm outbuilding carefully converted into a very comfortable holiday home, nestled in the quiet wine-growing countryside of the southern Côte Chalonnaise, very close to the charming medieval, wine-growing & shopping towns of Saint-Gengoux-le-National (9 km) & Buxy (13 km), both of which offer numerous amenities (including supermarkets). Charming, typical hamlet nestled in a bucolic, undulating landscape, a gentle succession of vineyard slopes, hedged farmland, meadows & forests, partly protected as a "Natura 2000 Zone" for its rare ecosystem. A choice location on the Romanesque churches circuit, the "Route des Grands Vins", a signposted "Balade Verte" footpath (to be explored on foot or mountain bike / very rich network of identical hiking trails, winding between vineyards and nature, to discover) & a signposted cycle route directly connected to the voie verte, 7 km from a referenced 26 km "boucle vélo coup de cœur" (2 other similar itineraries within a 15 km radius), 6 km from the GR76, 7 km from the GR7 & 9 km from the voie verte. Ultra-privileged central location at the crossroads of the Mâconnais & Côtes Chalonnaises vineyards, at the crossroads of the Chalonnais, Tournugeois-Clunisois (labelled "Pays d'Art et d'Histoire"), Mâconnais & Charollais-Brionnais (labelled "Pays d'Art et d'Histoire"), sublime preserved territories all rich in sumptuous landscapes, renowned gastronomy & a literally exceptional heritage (notably medieval & Romanesque). Ideal for exploring: 13 km from the medieval village of Mont-Saint-Vincent, 22 km from the medieval town of Brancion, 25 km from Le Creusot (renowned Combes amusement park / Creusot TGV station 19 km away), 30 km from Chalon-sur-Saône (labeled "Ville d'Art et d'Histoire"), 32 km from Tournus (world-renowned abbey site), 33 km from the illustrious abbey town of Cluny, 41 km from Charolles, 52 km from Autun, 55 km from Beaune & 55 km from Mâcon TGV station. An ideal, charming cocoon for a relaxing, multi-faceted stay, for lovers and families alike!

Catherine welcomes you to a carefully restored, authentic 19th-century outbuilding, situated on a beautiful, gated and perfectly maintained property (a historic former family farm, of which the delightful farmhouse remains, now the owners' residence), nestled in a peaceful, typical rural hamlet in the wine-growing countryside of the southern Côtes Chalonnaises. Just 3 km from the picturesque village of Saint-Martin-du-Tartre, nestled on a hillside 430 m above sea level, like a "panoramic belvedere", with its listed 11th-century Romanesque-Gothic church and sumptuous unobstructed views over the verdant Guye valley and its magnificent unspoilt countryside. Splendid surrounding countryside, all at once viticultural, agricultural & natural, nestled in a bucolic valley of meadows, beneath the wooded ridges of the surrounding gentle hills, a stone's throw from the very first vineyards & several wild forests (to be explored on restful & relaxing walks or mountain bike rides). Spacious, comfortable gîte. Spacious living room with cathedral ceiling. Cosy, refined "country chic" style, enhanced by careful restoration of the original stone walls and roof structure. Cosy, cocooning atmosphere. Lots of charm and character. Pleasant 35m² terrace, partly shaded under a canisse, very carefully planted & flowered and perfectly decorated (with long chairs & hammock-chair).
Composition: Detached house adjoining owners' house (total independence without vis-à-vis). Wifi connection. Electric heating. Single-storey gîte: living room-kitchen, 2 bedrooms (2 single beds 90x190cm / 2 double beds 180x190cm), shower room (shower/WC). Terrace (35m²) + shaded carport + private parking. Courtyard shared with owners. Amenities (including supermarket) 9 km away. Creusot TGV train station 19 km away.