La Bergerie du Bois Joannin

Absolute calm immersed in the very heart of the superb Brionnais bocage! Comfortable guest house labeled "Accueil Vélo" in a lovely authentic traditional agricultural residence from 1799, steeped in history & carefully restored - with a beautiful 3.5x6.5m swimming pool - nestled in the countryside on a vast natural property of 1 ha (fitted out in the spirit of a "micro-farm" with animals), 9 km from the character town of Charlieu (& its exceptional Romanesque Benedictine abbey / all amenities on site) & 12 km from the charming medieval & commercial town of Marcigny, "Clunisian site" notably known for its Monday morning market created in 1266. Splendid preserved setting of nature & greenery, in the hollow of a natural area classified & protected in "Zone Natura 2000", ideally located on the routes of the Romanesque churches circuit & several marked hiking trails in "green walks" (very rich network of identical hiking trails to follow on the territory), 2 km from the banks of the Loire (the last wild river of Europe) bordered by the greenway connected to EuroVélo6 and the "Quiet Canal" linking Roanne to Digoin, 6 km of a 30 km "Coup de Coeur" mountain bike route, 13 km of a "Coup de Coeur bike loop "55 km (same type of 88 km route accessible at 14 km), 25 km from the first vineyards of the Côtes Roannaises & 47 km from the Beaujolais vineyards (& the Burgundy Wine Route). Location of choice at the very southern tip of Burgundy, in the heart of the magnificent territory of Charolais-Brionnais (labeled "Pays d'Art et d'Histoire"), cradle of AOC cattle and sheep breeds of world renown, rich in sumptuous landscapes and an exceptional historical heritage, at the crossroads of the Sologne & Montagne Bourbonnaise and the Pays Roannais, not far from Mâconnais-Clunisois and Beaujolais. Privileged location to shine on several departments (crossroads of the Allier, the Loire & the Rhône): 28 km from Roanne, 25 km from La Clayette, 36 km from Paray-le-Monial, 38 km from Digoin (& its river marina linked to the Canal du Centre), 40 km from Charolles & 50 km from Beaujeu. The perfect refuge for a 100% restful & relaxing "breath of fresh air", nestled in a sublime landscaped setting, with basking by the pool as a bonus!

Belgian by birth & Brionnaise by adoption, Françoise opens the doors to you of a lovely authentic traditional agricultural residence from 1799, restored with care & steeped in history (original house of winegrowers, once located on a wine estate, then sheepfold), quietly nestled in the hollow of a bucolic bocage valley of meadows on the edge of a forest (with a path leading to the village). Total tranquility in the middle of the countryside, nestled on a hillside, within a magnificent preserved setting of nature & greenery, on one of the seven hills dominating the Loire Valley in the charming typical market town of Iguérande ( "Cluniac site" rich in an elegant listed Romanesque church from the 12th century). Vast property of 1 ha partly wooded, fitted out in the spirit of a "micro farm" with animals (pasture welcoming sheep, henhouse with ducks & hens for the happiness of fresh eggs at breakfast!), trees & neat, with a swimming pool of 3.5x 6.5m (with "pool-house" with a summer kitchen) and a south-facing terrace. Nice open view of the surrounding countryside from the site. Very comfortable rooms. Warm country character with contemporary accents combined with careful heritage restoration (conservation of lintels & stone walls, beams, period fireplace mantle, in one of the bedrooms). Cozy & cozy atmosphere.
Composition: 3 bedrooms with independent access. Wireless. Heat pump heating. Common living room on the ground floor (wood stove, table football & TV). 2 bedrooms on the 1st floor including 1 family (double bed 160x200cm / double bed 160x200cm + single bed 90x200cm) with private shower rooms (separate shower/WC). A family room on the ground floor (duplex with 2 separate bedrooms) accessible to people with reduced mobility (double bed 140x200cm + 3 single beds 90x200cm upstairs) with private bathroom (shower/WC). Garden + double terraces + swimming pool (3.5x 6.5m) + pool-house (summer kitchen) + bike room + private parking. All amenities 9 km. Restaurant 2km.