le Cottage Charolais

Elegant contemporary-style villa - with pleasant walled garden & covered terrace - nestled in the heart of a peaceful rural residential village, 5 km from Charolles, the "Venice of Charolais", a charming and famous shopping town steeped in history, stronghold of Charles the Bold (many local amenities including supermarkets, sports & leisure facilities). Total tranquility in the heart of the sublime local bocage dotted with beautiful forests & ponds, nestled in the rolling Charolais countryside, a magnificent, unspoilt natural setting, not far from Mont Saint-Cyr (highest point in Southern Burgundy) & the first wooded foothills of the Beaujolais Massif, a gentle mountain range partly classified & protected as a "Natura 2000 Zone" for its rich ecosystems. Location on the route of the Romanesque church circuit & several signposted footpaths, including a "balade verte" (a rich network of similar hiking trails criss-crossing the region, to be explored on foot or by mountain bike), 12 km from the "Cycloroute71" (Tour de la Saône-et-Loire by bike), 13 km from the "Voie Verte Véloire" (along the Loire), the last "wild river in Europe" protected as a "Natura 2000 Zone") connected to the EuroVélo6 & the Voie Verte du Canal du Centre, 16 km of signposted VTT-FFC mountain bike trails (linked to a vast network of similar routes criss-crossing the Brionnais region) and some 40 km from the first vineyards of the Mâconnais ("Route des Vins de Bourgogne") and Beaujolais (first vineyard in the world to be recognized as a UNESCO World Geopark / various wine routes to discover). Prime location in the heart of the Charolais-Brionnais region - cradle of the world-renowned AOC cattle breed - at the crossroads of the Mâconnais, Clunisois-Tournugeois (certified "Pays d'Art & d'Histoire"), Beaujolais, Sologne & Mountain Bourbonnaise and Pays Roannais regions (all of which boast magnificent landscapes and an exceptional historical heritage), close to the Allier, Loire & Rhône departments. Ideal for touring (RCEA access 6 km away): 17 km from La Clayette, 16 km from the Sacred Heart city of Paray-le-Monial, 25 km from Saint-Christophe-en-Brionnais & its iconic weekly "Market aux Bestiaux" dating from the late 15th century (one of the oldest in France, dedicated to the local Charolais star!), 29 km from Digoin (river Marina connected to the Canal du Centre & "quiet canal" linking Digoin to Roanne), 33 km from Marcigny ("site clunisien" famous for its Monday morning Market created in 1266), 37 km from Charlieu, 39 km from the illustrious abbey town of Cluny, 48 km from Beaujeu (historic capital of Beaujolais), 50 km from the sumptuous landscape jewel of the Roches de Solutré & Vergisson labelled "Grand Site de France" & 55 km from Mâcon (Mâcon Loché TGV station 53 km away). An ultra-comfortable cocoon with a contemporary feel, the perfect pied-à-terre for an ultra-relaxing "green getaway" for families and mini-tribes alike!

Born in Reunion & Burgundian by adoption, both passionate about gardening (organic vegetable garden & henhouse managed in an ecological spirit for the pleasure of fresh eggs during your stay, to be discovered on site), Magalie & Patrice welcome you to an elegant contemporary villa, nestled in a quiet cul-de-sac in the heart of a small residential village. Nestled in the heart of the Charolais countryside, in the sublime local bocage (home in season to the famous Charolais cows) & the verdant Ozolette valley (& its fish-filled river), this peaceful little rural village backed by a wood has a "citystade" (just a stone's throw away) and enjoys a magnificent, perfectly preserved rural & natural hilly setting, combining agriculture & nature, between bucolic meadows, beautiful wild forests, rivers & ponds, not far from the first foothills of the Beaujolais massif (a vast area of gentle mountain forest). Gîte of great comfort & standing. Spacious & bright. Vast 56m² living room. Warm, Nordic-inspired contemporary country style. Zen atmosphere & very soft. Lots of charm & character. Cosy & very cozy. Full quality equipment. Large sheltered terrace opening onto a pleasant 150m² enclosed garden, planted with trees (cherry, plum, fig, etc./pick-your-own) and an aromatic mini-vegetable garden.
Composition: Detached house adjoining the owners' house (total independence). Wifi (fiber). Heat pump heating. Gîte on two levels. Ground floor: living room-kitchen (1 convertible sofa bed 115x190cm), 1 bedroom (double bed 160x200cm) with private bathroom (shower), separate toilet. 1st floor: 3 bedrooms (bed 2 p. 140x190cm / 2 beds 1 p. 100x200cm / bed 2 p. 140x190cm), bathroom (bathtub), separate toilet. Covered terrace + enclosed garden (150m²) + garage (1 space) + bicycle room + private parking. All amenities including supermarkets 5 km away.