Les Grenouilles

Literal haven of peace & relaxation! Authentic 15th-century cowshed full of character, steeped in history and lovingly restored into a comfortable holiday home - featuring a beautiful natural swimming pool (8x4m) & a pétanque court shared with a second gîte - nestled in the peace and quiet of a vast 10-hectare historic estate (former "place forte" with fortified castle), 9 km from Paray-le-Monial, "Ville d'Art et d'Histoire", illustrious "Sacré Coeur" sanctuary city of world renown (all amenities on site). Total tranquility in the countryside, in a mini rural hamlet nestled in the heart of the bucolic Charolais bocage, a stone's throw from a beautiful unspoilt forest. Ideally located on the Romanesque churches circuit, 2 km from the EuroVélo6 & a 63 km "coup de cœur" cycling route (along the banks of the famous nearby Canal du Centre, to be discovered by boat or on foot), 5 km from a signposted "balade verte" footpath (a very rich network of signposted hiking trails of the same type to be explored in the surrounding area), 6 km from the Voie Verte & 9 km from a referenced 49 kms "boucle vélo coup de cœur". Privileged location, at the crossroads of the Allier & Loire rivers (some 20 km from the banks of the Loire, Europe's last wild river, classified and protected as a "Natura 2000" zone for the quality of its ecosystem), in the heart of the magnificent Charolais-Brionnais region (labelled "Pays d'Art et d'Histoire" / cradle of world-renowned AOC cattle & sheep breeds), at the crossroads of Sologne & Montagne Bourbonnaise and Pays Roannais, not far from Mâconnais-Clunisois and Beaujolais (wine route & first vineyards about 50 km away). Perfect for easy access (RCEA 7 km away): 12 km from Charolles, 23 km from Digoin (river marina connected to the Canal du Centre & "quiet canal" linking Digoin to Roanne), 34 km from Marcigny, 30 km from La Clayette, 44 km from the medieval spa town of Bourbon-Lancy, 53 km from Le Creusot (Les Combes amusement park / Le Creusot TGV station 53 km away), 55 km from the famous abbey town of Cluny & 58 km from the PAL amusement park. Possibility of renting the property's 2 gîtes together, for a total capacity of 12 people (with gîte n°3135). A unique & 100% exotic holiday, ideal for a rejuvenating country break with a "mini tribe"! A little corner of "green paradise" for young and old alike!

Raphaëlle welcomes you to a charming, authentic 15th-century cowshed, steeped in history & meticulously restored, set in the peace and quiet of a vast 10-hectare family estate (once a "place forte" with a fortified castle, a historic estate of which an elegant & exotic watchtower remains) made up of several buildings, all perfectly renovated, nestled in a star formation around a large inner courtyard. Total tranquility in the Countryside, in the heart of a mini rural hamlet nestled in the bucolic Charolais bocage, on a vast "open" plateau of pastures & meadows (with the famous "local" cows as peaceful neighbors), a stone's throw from a beautiful unspoilt Forest. Very comfortable Holiday cottage. Ultra spacious. Vast, rare 80m² living room with unusual original vaulted brick ceilings. Warm country charm in the spirit of a gentle "family home". Lots of charm and character. Fully equipped (especially for Kids). Pleasant garden with unobstructed views of the surrounding Countryside, featuring an atypical & beautiful natural swimming pool (8x4m). You'll also enjoy a pétanque court & an orchard for the pleasure of fresh & "organic" fruit during your stay (apple, pear, fig etc...).
Composition : Detached house adjoining a second Holiday cottage (total independence). Wifi connection. Oil central heating + fireplace (approval fire only). Ground floor: living room-kitchen, laundry room, separate toilet. 1st floor: 4 bedrooms (each with 2 single beds 90x190cm), 2 of which with private bath/WC (one with bathtub / one with shower), bathroom (bathtub), separate WC. Shared grounds with Holiday cottages (3000m²), natural swimming pool (8x4m), pétanque court, spacious carport (no space allocated) & enclosed kennels for dogs. Dogs not allowed on Piscine side. Private parking. Bike room. All amenities.