Gîte du Petit Bois

A soothing haven of peace & relaxation in the heart of a pretty little corner of the Countryside! Authentic traditional 19th-century farmhouse completely renovated into a cosy holiday home - with a pleasant 200m² enclosed garden - nestled in a peaceful little rural hamlet, on a vast 3-hectare "100% ecological & natural" property (approved as an LPO refuge & "Zone de BZZZ") laid out in the spirit of a "micro farm" (presence of animals), 2.5 from the small village of Mervans (large supermarket on site), 9 km from the charming, typical market town of Saint-Germain-du-Bois (numerous amenities including a supermarket and a remarkable range of sports & leisure facilities including a Swimming Piscine) & 8 km from La Chapelle-Saint-Sauveur, home to a rare & renowned natural "biological swimming" Lake. Absolute tranquility, nestled on the edge of meadows at the edge of a small wood, in the heart of the gentle Louhannaise Bresse Countryside (dotted with footpaths, including signposted "balades vertes", to be explored on foot or mountain bike), a magnificent, unspoilt bocage plain combining agriculture & nature between meadows, Forest & bucolic ponds, dotted with various protected areas in "Zone Natura 2000" & ZNIEFF (for its very rich ecosystems), not far from the first wooded foothills of the Jura massif and the banks of the Doubs (protected natural site, paradise for fishermen and nature lovers alike). 8 km from the "Cycloroute71" (cycling tour of Saône-et-Loire), 16 km from the Voie Bleue along the Saône (linked to the EuroVélo6 cycle route), 18 km from a signposted cycle route linking up with the "Grande Boucle de Bourgogne du Sud" greenway, 23 km of the "Voie Bressane" greenway, 24 km of the "Bresse Jurassienne" greenway, 25 of the "Voie du Tacot" (serving Beaune), 24 km of the GRP de la Bresse Comtoise, about 30 km from the first vineyards of the Jura, about 40 km from the vineyards of the Chalonnais & about 50 km from the world-famous Côtes de Beaune & Hautes Côtes de Beaune (various wine routes to discover, including the "Route des Grands Vins" & the prestigious "Route des Grands Crus" through the mythical wine villages of Puligny-Montrachet, Pommard, Meursault). On the borders of Bresse Bourguignonne - birthplace of the famous AOC Bresse poultry - at the crossroads of the Jura & Côte d'Or departments, not far from the Chalonnais, Tournugeois-Clunisois (labelled "Pays d'Art et d'Histoire") & Pays Beaunois. Ideal location for touring several départements: 20 km from Verdun-sur-le-Doubs (river Marina at the confluence of the Saône & Doubs rivers), 23 km from Louhans (capital of the Bresse region, famous for its iconic medieval shopping street with 157 arcades), 25 km from Seurre, 37 km from Lons-le-Saunier, 38 km from Chalon-sur-Saône (listed as a "City of Art and History"), 40 km from Cuisery (listed as one of France's 8 exclusive "Villages du Livre"), 42 km from the medieval village of Romenay, 43 km from Beaune, 44 km from Tournus & 41 km from Dole (listed as a "City of Art and History"). A cozy "bubble" of serenity for a breath of fresh air in the Countryside, for families or lovers!

Passionate about nature in all its forms, Corinne opens the doors to an authentic, carefully restored 19th-century farmhouse, nestled in a peaceful, secluded setting on the edge of a small wood and pastoral meadows (where her peaceful donkeys & horses graze), on a vast 3-hectare property designed & conceived in a natural & ecological approach to respecting Biodiversity (approved as an LPO refuge & "Zone de BZZZ" for the preservation of bees), home to "owner's side" free-range hens & rooster in the spirit of a "micro farm" (the promise of possible fresh eggs during your stay!) and a large permaculture vegetable garden (which can be visited in the owner's presence). Absolute tranquility, nestled in a small rural residential hamlet, a literal haven of 100% relaxation. Possibility of observing wildlife on site (deer, foxes, hares, squirrels, birds...). In the heart of the unspoilt Bresse Countryside, a gentle woodland plain dotted with ZNIEFF & "Natura 2000" protected areas (for its wealth of flora & fauna), a mix of ponds, rivers & beautiful wild forests, close to the mountain foothills of the Jura. Spacious, comfortable Holiday cottage. Warm country atmosphere. Lots of charm & character. Cosy, enveloping ambience combined with the exotic soul of an old rural dwelling with its original brick and timber-framed walls. Vast, intimate sheltered terrace opening onto a pleasant 200m² enclosed garden, most of which is laid to lawn.
Composition: Detached house adjoining owner's home (total independence without vis-à-vis). Wifi (fiber). PAC heating. Air-conditioning. Ground floor: living room-kitchen-lounge, 2 en suite bedrooms (double bed 160x200cm / 2 single beds 90x190cm which can be twinned to form a double bed 180x190cm), bathroom (shower/wc). Covered terrace + enclosed garden (200m²) + bike room + private parking. Convenience store 2.5 km. Shops & supermarket 9 km.