le Cocon du Croux

Magnificent landscaped setting! Literally a haven of peace and relaxation! Authentic, traditional 19th-century farmhouse with character, lovingly restored to the highest standards & revisited as an ultra-cozy holiday home, nestled in a quiet, "balcony" on the south-facing hillside, in the hollow of a bucolic meadow valley on the edge of a small, wild Forest, in a peaceful rural "family" mini hamlet 9 km from the picturesque shopping town of Saint-Vallier (many local amenities including a supermarket) & 14 km from Montceau-les-Mines, a historic mining town dotted with lakes & ponds (full range of shops, services & leisure facilities including a golf course, river Marina & rich industrial heritage to discover on site). Absolute tranquility, nestled in a sublime preserved setting of total nature & greenery, in the gentle rolling north Charolais Countryside (protected as a ZNIEFF for its rich ecosystems), in the heart of the splendid local bocage dotted with ponds, rivers & forests, close to a "Zone Natura 2000" dedicated to the protection of the rare "Cistude d'Europe" turtles (a group of 4 ponds surrounded by vast preserved plant belts). Ideally located on the Romanesque churches circuit & various signposted footpaths (part of a vast network of "balades vertes" criss-crossing the area, for walking or mountain biking), 3 km from the GR7 (connected to the GR76), 9 km from the EuroVélo6 cycle route linked to the "Tour de Bourgogne à vélo" (cycling along much of the famous Canal du Centre), 21 km from the Voie Verte of the "Grande Boucle de Bourgogne du Sud" linked to the "Cycloroute71" (Tour de la Saône-et-Loire à vélo) and some 20 km from the junction of the Côtes Mâconnaises & Côtes Chalonnaises vineyards crossed by the "Route des Vins de Bourgogne" & the "Route des Grands Vins". Prime central location in the heart of South Burgundy, on the edge of the sublime, unspoilt Charolais-Brionnais region (cradle of the world-renowned AOC cattle breed), at the crossroads of Autunois-Morvan, Chalonnais, Mâconnais & Clunisois-Tournugeois (labelled "Pays d'Art et d'Histoire"). Ideal location for exploring: 4 km from the medieval town of Mont-Saint-Vincent (& its unique belvedere offering a literally exceptional 360° panorama), 21 km from Saint-Gengoux-le-National ("Site Clunisien" label "Cités de Caractère de Bourgogne-Franche-Comté"), 27 km from Le Creusot (renowned Combes amusement park / Creusot TGV station 21 km away), 32 km from Charolles, 32 km from the illustrious abbey town of Cluny, 41 km from the "sacred heart" city of Paray-le-Monial, 42 km from the famous Paldenshangpa Buddhist temple at La Boulaye, 44 km from Chalon-sur-Saône (labelled "City of Art & History"), 45 km from Tournus, 53 km from the sumptuous landscape jewel of the Roches de Solutré & Vergisson labelled "Grand Site de France", 54 km from Autun (labelled "City of Art & History") & 55 km from Mâcon. An ideal "cocoon" of charm and serenity, for a breath of fresh air for lovers! A feeling of tranquility at the "end of the world"!

Belgians by birth and Burgundians by adoption, Katty (a painter whose work you can admire & visit the studio on site) & Alex, open the doors of an authentic, carefully restored traditional 19th-century farmhouse, nestling on a "balcony" & "panoramic belvedere" on the southern hillside, in the heart of an intimate rural hamlet steeped in history, nestled in a cul-de-sac. Absolute tranquility & magnificent "little corner of the Countryside", nestled in a bucolic valley of meadows (where the owners' peaceful donkeys graze, or Charolais cows in season) in the heart of the sublime local bocage, at the edge of a small wild Forest & a stone's throw from a small fish-filled river. Splendid, unspoilt setting of nature and greenery. Absolutely enchanting setting & site. Literally a haven of peace & relaxation, 100% restful. Possibility of observing wildlife on site (deer, foxes, birds of prey & birds, rare black storks etc...). Very comfortable Holiday cottage. Warm, "Countryside chic" feel, combined with the totally exotic soul of an old, perfectly preserved rural home. The bedroom is nestled under the roof in "cocoon" mode. A "soft" atmosphere worthy of a cosy "little nest". Ultra cosy & cocooning. Enormous charm & character. Pleasant, flower-filled garden overlooking the meadows on a well-kept property (including a mini chicken coop). Large, exposed terrace with unobstructed views over the surrounding Countryside.
Composition: Holiday cottage adjoining owners' home and artist's studio (totally independent). Wifi (fiber). Oil central heating (PAC between seasons). Free laundry service. Raised ground floor (6 steps): living room-kitchen, separate toilet. 1st floor: bedroom (2 beds 1 p. 80x200cm which can be twinned into a bed 2 p. 160x200cm) with "open" bathroom with curtain (bath + shower + Wc). Balcony-terrace + garden (100m²) + private parking. Bike room. Shops & supermarket 9 km.