Location: Villiers sur Yonne, Burgundy, France, Europe (Auxerre 40, Vezelay 10, Clamecy 3) View Map
Accommodations: 3-Storey House, 4 Bedrooms + Other (See Description), 4 Baths (Sleeps 10-12)
Family Holiday House by the Nivernais Canal. Originally built as a Barge’s Inn, the house has been converted into a spacious family holiday home equipped with modern amenities for relaxed living.
Large living rooms on ground and first floor with three sofa/beds/ large dormitory,four double beds each with extra single bed, one bath, and three shower rooms.
The nearest towns are: Clamecy to the north, where you can buy wine from the barrel in the Cave and shop at the daily fresh produce market; To the south is Tannay, also a market town. Both can be reached by walking or bicycling along the scenic towpath next to the canal. Irancy, Chablis, and Avallon are within a day’s outing for some tasting of excellent and famous wines.
The ancient village of Villiers sur Yonne situated on the Nivernais Canal is a popular mooring spot for summer cruisers. The Canal is linked to a vast network of waterways, which serve many parts of France. It is possible to rent river cruisers locally for both short and long trips. The River Yonne runs parallel to the canal a few meters away and offers fishing and good swimming.
The Bourgogne region is renowned for it’s fine rural Chateaux. Ten kilometers away is the beautiful hilltop town of Vezelay famous for the Basilica Madeleine, built to serve the pilgrims en route to the Holy Land. Close by is one of France’s most renowned restaurants, owned by Marc Meneau. This area is a gourmet region of France.
Vacation Rental Features
- Amenities
- Washer
- Linens Provided: Although there are towels provided we ask our tenants to bring towels whenever possible
- Off Street Parking
- Wood Stove: Firewood is available and can be ordered in advance and costs £30 per cubic metre
- Beds
- King Bed
- Double Bed
- Twin/Single Bed
- Convertible Bed
- Entertainment
- CD Player
- Stereo System
- Ping Pong/Table Tennis
- Kitchen
- Full Kitchen
- Cooking Utensils Provided
- Refrigerator: There are two fridges one upright American with freezer and one under worktop fridge
- Dishwasher
- Microwave
- Outdoor Features
- Charcoal BBQ Grill
- Deck/Patio
- View/Location
- Waterfront, not Lake/Oceanfront. Ask for details
- Communications
- Telephone: The telephone takes incoming calls only. It is possible to buy a card at the post office if you wish to make outgoing calls.
- Other Amenities
- Fully-equipped kitchen with microwave oven and 8 cup coffee machine, Dining facilities for 14, Outdoor eating area, Charcoal BBQ, Dorm, Washing machine, Linen provided, Central heating available but cost not included in rent,
- Suitability
- Pet Friendly: Well behaved pets
- Handicapped Accessible (may have limitations)
- Wheelchair Accessible (may have limitations)
- Senior Adults Only Community: Suitable for senior adults, ground floor bedroom and shower room
- Kid Friendly: Due to close proximity to the canal the owners do not encourage children who are not strong swimmers.
- Smoking Allowed
- Activities (on site and nearby)
- Tennis
- Theme Park (Amusement Park)
- Shopping
- Sightseeing
- Restaurants
- Rafting
- Kayaking
- Sailing
- Boating
- Swimming
- Windsurfing
- Biking
- Mountain Biking
- Wildlife Viewing
- Hiking
- Fishing
- Antiquing
- Horseback Riding
- Other Activities
- Picknicking by the canal, Dining, River cruises, visiting chateaux, wine tasting, Vide Greniers (car boot sales, )
Rate Details (In Pounds Sterling)
Apr ...... £450/week .. incl Elec & services,central heating
May-Jun .. £450/week .. incl Elec & services,central heating
Jul-Aug .. £475/week .. incl elec & services
Sep-Apr .. £450/week .. incl Elec & services,central heating
Christmas/New Year £475/pw incl Elec & services, central heating
Prices are for one week (7 days) occupancy with a minimum 1 week rental.
A Non-Refundable Deposit of £100 per week booked is required on booking.
Full Balance of Rental payable 4 weeks before commencement of lease.
Note: Until confirmed, rates are subject to change without notice.
Map & Owner's Profile
Year Purchased: 1984
The Unique Benefits at this 3-Storey House
We enjoy sitting outside watching the barges pass by on the canal and observing the wildlife on the water and canal banks. We also love the local markets and vineyards and enjoy the delicious regional cheeses, meats and wines. Furthermore, we have found wonderful places to walk or bicycle,either along the tow-path or in the surrounding forests and countryside. In addition the 'wild swimming' in the deep and langorous river Yonne is a little bit of heaven.
Owner's Map of Villiers sur Yonne
I am quite tall and slim with brown hair and blue eyes and I am a teacher for children with specific learning difficulties such as dyslexia. I have a husband and three grown-up sons who regard the Old Barge Inn as their second home after many wonderful holidays there during their childhood.
Property Photos
- Nivernais Canal - House on Right - Villiers sur Yonne, Burgundy, France - Travel & Tourisme in the Bourgogne Region!
- View of the Old Barge Inn from opposite bank of canal - Villiers sur Yonne, Burgundy, France - Travel & Tourisme in the Bourgogne Region!
- - Villiers sur Yonne, Burgundy, France - Travel & Tourisme in the Bourgogne Region!
- Kitchen/dining/sitting
- Dining/sitting room
- First floor salon
- Salon with view through to main bedroom ensuite
- First floor salon with view over canal
- Main bedroom ensuite overlooking courtyard at back of house
- Top floor bedroom ensuite
- Top floor bedroom
- River Cruiser going through Lock at Villiers, Short Walk from the House
- Bicycling across the River Yonne & Nivernais Canal with Village Auberge Ahead
- The weir for river swimming in the Yonne
- Chateaulux a spectacular chateau to visit nearby
- The fresh oyster stall at Clamacy fresh food market
Vacation Rentals by Owner Listing #3752
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