Cozy Riverfront House with Views in Charming Medieval Town - Discounts Available
- House1350 sq. ft.
- Sleeps: 6
- Bedrooms: 2
- Bathrooms: 3
- Min Stay: 3 nights
House, 2 Bedrooms + Convertible bed(s), 3 Baths, (Sleeps 4-6)
Bedrooms
Amenities
Featured
- Heater
- Children Welcome
- No Smoking
- Washer & Dryer
- Internet
- TV
- Parking
- Satellite or cable
- Fireplace
- Swimming pool
Bathrooms
- Bathrooms: 3
Safety features
- Deadbolt lock
- First-aid kit
- Fire extinguisherKitchen
- Exterior lighting
Location Type
- RiverDirect riverfront with gorgeous house & garden views!
General
- TelephoneWe have a local number you can give family and friends as a contact number and a cordless phone system that also functions as an intercom across all levels of the house.
- HeatingEvery room has an electric heater, although the most efficient way to heat most rooms in the house is the wood burning fireplace.
- Linens ProvidedSheets, towels, blankets, pillows, pillow cases -- everything you need, including bathrobes!
- Washing MachineDetergent provided.
- Clothes DryerFabric softener provided.
- FireplaceNew wood burning fireplace in the kitchen with heat circulating fan. If you think you'll need it, let us know and we'll start you off with a generous supply of wood.
- ParkingParking is in front on the street (Impasse Caron) which is a short cul-de-sac with ours and two other houses on it. One vehicle please. The Welcome Packet will show where to park.
- InternetInstructions to logon are in the house.
- Towels ProvidedWe provide towels (full-size and hand-size) for each person. However, please note that this is run as a self-catering gite, so linens and towels are not changed each day.
- Wireless InternetNo extra charge! Subject to technical availability.
- Iron & Board
- Hair Dryer
- Living RoomThe Salon is a large space with 2 sofas plus 2 individual chairs & small round table with wrap-around windows and looks out at the rampart walls lit up each night.
Kitchen
- DishwasherDishwasher tablets provided.
- RefrigeratorFull-size fridge with large freezer.
- StoveNew 4-ring electric induction stove/hob
- Oven
- Microwave
- Grill
- Coffee MakerWe have a drip coffee maker, a cafetiere (press coffee maker), and a moka pot.
- Toaster
- Dishes & Utensils
- KitchenKitchen table seats 4-6. The kitchen includes all major appliances as well as multiple coffeemakers (press, drip, moka), kettle, microwave, toaster and blender.
Dining
- Dining Area
- DiningCountry Kitchen table with ability to seat 6. Salon table usually set for 2 in the corner by the windows overlooking the river, however can be pulled away to seat up to 4.
Entertainment
- TelevisionFlat screen, wall mounted, with both French & some British channels.
- Satellite / CableEnglish- and French-speaking channels.
- DVD Player
- BooksThe house has an evolving library that operates on a take-one-leave-one basis.
- Video LibraryWe have a small library of tapes and DVDs; the DVD player can play DVDs from any region (Europe, North America, Australia, Asia etc.), and also has a USB port for your camera -- view a slideshow after a fun day sightseeing!
Outside
- Lawn / GardenThree gardens: (1) Upper grass with village views out over the house; (2) Main riverside grass; (3) Lower riverside pavers with more private setting . All have table & seating.
- BalconyThe upper en suite bedroom has a private balcony.
- Deck / PatioPaved patio with outdoor seating is right on the river outside the lower en suite bedroom.
Pool / Spa
- Communal PoolThere is a public swimming pool in the village of Montbard (15-20 minutes away) as well as a local lake (Lac du Pont) which has seasonal swimming, small boat rentals, etc
Policies
Cancellation Policy
- 100% refund if you cancel at least 14 days before check-in.
- 50% refund (minus the service fee) if you cancel at least 7 days before check-in.
- No refund if you cancel less than 7 days before check-in.
Damage and incidentals
You will be responsible for any damage to the rental property caused by you or your party during your stay.
House Rules
Children allowed - 2nd BR is on different floor than main BR.2nd BR is on different floor than main BR.
No pets
No parties/events
No smoking
Max guests: 6 (sleeps up to 4 adults)
- In this time of the Covid-19 virus we offer full refunds if renters are required to cancel a booking.
- In this time of the Covid-19 virus we encourage interested renters to carry travel insurance. as may be appropriate to your circumstances.
23 Reviews
The Stayz booking service for property is the best to deal with so far of our UK/Europe lets.
Accurate info on the property and great responsiveness from the owner to all issues. Worth the fees.
Beautiful vacation in Semur-en-Auxois
Beautiful house, gorgeous little walled town, great restaurants and wines! We had perfect weather. This is the perfect time of year to visit! It was a wonderful vacation!
Charming and Magical
We loved, loved, loved this beautiful home. Views from each window, deck, and patio were amazing. The stunning situation on the river afforded lovely morning, afternoon and evening joy. Everything we needed was there and we soaked up the magic for six days. Semur-en-Auxois is in easy walking distance and access by car is simple. The large cozy living room and upstairs deck were our go to spots and we were sad to leave them. Thanks to everyone who created this unique and special home. We will return.
Best of Burgundy
Semur is a great location from which to enjoy the richness of Burgundy. In particualar, easy access to the extensive canal system with its bike trails is a dream for cyclists. Semur itself is a charming town with all the services that are required for a short or extended stay.
Fairytale!
This was an amazing experience for us. We felt like we were living inside a fairytale. The town is lovely and the people were wonderful. The house was just like the pictures with an amazing view, we loved our stay!
Map
Fish from your backyard! Also visit the Roman Ruins at Alesia, Preserved Abbey at Fontenay, site of the filming of 'Chocolat' in Flavigny, the breathtaking convent and church in Vezelay, vineyards as close as 5 km from the house, and of course the church, shops, and museums in Semur itself!
Owner
Jerry Simmons
- Languages:
- english, french
About Jerry Simmons
Jerry and Kathy are natives of San Diego who love to travel. Kathy loves it so much that she was a flight attendant for 33 years! In all their travels, they have never found a place with more warmth and old-world charm than the little town of Semur-en-Auxois in Burgundy. The locals have welcomed them, as they do all their guests, to Semur. Kathy and Jerry (and their son Tim and their daughter, Brooke, who manages the rental) will be thrilled to welcome you to their house.
Jerry Simmons purchased this House in 2001
Why Jerry Simmons chose Semur-en-Auxois
Kathy and Jerry's journey toward their vacation rental can be summed up in one word: serendipity. They happened to find Semur and fell in love with it immediately; they happened to come across a real estate agent who happened to have a spectacular riverfront house available, and the owners happened to be home and were willing to give them a tour. Everyone they met was so helpful and kind, and the house was so special, that Kath & Jer knew they had to make a permanent place there for themselves. Soon afterward, they also realized that Semur is such a hidden treasure that they had to share it with others.
What makes this House unique
There is something magic in the air here. Maybe it's the background soundtrack provided by the birds and the ducks; maybe it's the hourly soft chime of the cathedral or the reflection of the rampart towers in the river; maybe it's the warm, flower-fragrant spring and summer air breezing through the open balcony doors; maybe it's simply the warmth and welcoming nature of the people of Semur. There's something about this house and this place that relaxes the muscles and gently twists the corners of the mouth upward. It's easy to find yourself smiling and sighing happily even though all you've done is sit down in the unique and sunny Salon. And that's just while you're actually at the house. Semur is in the happy position of being right in the middle of Burgundy wine country: it's almost exactly equidistant from the wine-producing regions of Chablis and Beaune. As for the food, welcome to the heart of gastronomic France, where you can enjoy superb food at a tiny auberge for a few Euros, or a meal of ambrosia at a three-star Michelin restaurant. Add to that historical sites ranging from Roman ruins to chateaux, and Semur is an ideal vacation spot for almost any kind of vacation.