la Maison de la Grille

Stay in the heart of a prestigious estate! Authentic, carefully restored, multi-century "janitor's cottage" - with access to a beautiful 12x6m swimming pool & tennis court shared with the other holiday cottages on the estate - nestled on the prestigious estate of Château de Chaumont & its exceptional stables, a literal equestrian palace classified as a "Monument Historique" dating from the 17th century (a masterpiece that ranks among the largest private stables of the Ancien Régime in France), nestled in the peace and quiet of the rolling countryside 2.5 km from the charming, typical market town of Saint-Bonnet-de-Joux & 17 km from Charolles, the "Venise Charolaise", famous city of Charles the Bold (all amenities on site). Soothing, unspoilt natural setting, perched on the edge of meadows & a beautiful wild Forest on a panoramic belvedere, in the heart of the magnificent Charolais bocage, on the route of the Romanesque church circuit & several hiking trails marked out as "balades vertes" (a vast network of identical hiking trails to be explored in the area, on foot or mountain bike), 4.5 km from the GR7, 17 km from the EuroVélo6 cycle route (linked to the "Tour de Bourgogne à vélo") along the famous Canal du Centre (connected to the voie verte), 19 km from the "Cycloroute71" (Tour de Saône et Loire by bike), 25 km from the Voie Verte "Véloire" along the Loire (Europe's last wild river, protected as a "Zone Natura 2000" & ZNIEFF for its rich flora & fauna ecosystems), some 20 km from the first vineyards of the Mâconnais and Côtes Chalonnaises & 50 km from the vineyards of the Beaujolais ("Route des vins de Bourgogne" & "Route des Grands Vins" to explore). In the heart of the sublime Charolais-Brionnais region & its sumptuous rural landscapes, cradle of the world-renowned AOC beef and sheep breeds (labelled "Pays d'Art et d'Histoire"), not far from the Mâconnais, the Clunisois-Tournugeois (labelled "Pays d'Art et d'Histoire") and the Chalonnais. Prime central location for easy access: 20 km from the medieval village of Mont-Saint-Vincent (one of Burgundy's most beautiful sites, with a literally unique 360° panoramic "belvedere"), 27 km from the famous abbey town of Cluny, 31 km from Paray-le-Monial (& its illustrious basilica), 42 km from Digoin (& its river Marina coiled at the convergence of 3 canals), 47 km from Tournus, 49 km from Mâcon & 50 km from the sumptuous landscape jewel of Roche de Solutré labelled "Grand Site de France" (TGV stations : Creusot 38 km / Mâcon Loché 48 km). Possibility of renting the 3 Holiday cottages on the property (with Holiday cottages n°3113 & n°3279) for a total capacity of 30 people. The perfect pied-à-terre for an unforgettable tribal holiday, immersed in a literally magical setting & totally "out of time"! An exceptional address!

This authentic, carefully restored, multi-century "janitor's cottage" is set in the Countryside on the prestigious estate of Château de Chaumont, an exceptional 17th-century heritage site (family property since 1418) renowned for its sumptuous MH listed stables, a literal masterpiece & equestrian palace built for the grandson of King Charles IX of France by his wife Henriette de Laguiche, duchesse d'Angoulême (one of France's largest Ancien Régime private stables, the "most Italian" of all for its remarkable Leonardo da Vinci-inspired architecture), perched on a belvedere that also includes a château & a romantic park with breathtaking views of the Charolais mountains, the foothills of the Auvergne and, on a clear day, Mont Blanc. Bucolic setting in a magnificent, unspoilt setting of nature & greenery, on the edge of woods & meadows (with the peaceful Charolais cows as neighbors), adjacent to the vast wild Forest d'Avaise protected as a ZNIEFF for its rich ecosystems. Spacious, comfortable Holiday cottage. Warm, contemporary country charm enhanced by the beautiful historical features of the building (original mantelpiece, floor tiles, beams, staircase...). Zen atmosphere. Rooms nestled under the roof in "cocoon cabin" style. Pleasant grassed garden (150m²). Beautiful unobstructed view of the surrounding Countryside. Access to the estate's beautiful Piscine with walled garden and private Tennis court.
Composition: property comprising 3 Holiday cottages (totally independent) + historic building open to the public. Holiday cottage in Detached house including estate office/accueil. Wifi (fiber). Electric heating. Raised ground floor (4 steps): kitchen-living room-lounge, separate toilet. 1st floor: 2 bedrooms (1 bed 2 p. 140x190cm / 4 beds 1 p.90x190cm), bathroom (shower/Wc). Garden (150m²) + private parking. Bike shed. Piscine 12x6m (access from 9am to 6.30pm) + shared tennis court. Amenities 2.5 km.