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A Beaujolais winemaker's house + vineyard, a/c, exclusive use of heated pool
- Farmhouse2153 sq. ft.
- Sleeps: 8
- Bedrooms: 4
- Bathrooms: 3
- Min Stay: 7 nights
Beautiful & spacious, 4 large bedrooms, 3 bathrooms, enclosed pool & garden
Bedrooms
Bedroom 4 Red
Bedroom 3 Green
Bedroom 1 Blue
Bedroom 2 yellow
All rooms are charmingly furnished with extra wide beds plus seating and independently controlled air-conditioning & heating. Cotton sheets and various quilt options available. Spacious and peaceful with windows opening onto lovely views of the property and vineyards. The blue room is very pretty and calm with a window over looking the court yard and garden. The yellow room is ideal for kids, accessed via the blue room (with a door in between) making these two rooms perfect for a family with young children. It has three extra wide single beds (so a good size for adults too) plus a cot with cot sheets and quilts. There are lots of children's books and toys for young ones in this room. The green room is accessed via a second short stair case and has both a double & twin beds, always popular with teenagers who like their privacy. The red room has an ensuite bathroom and closed off corridor providing extra privacy - beautiful views to east and west of garden and vineyard.
Amenities
Featured
- Swimming pool
- Internet
- Air Conditioning
- Pets Welcome
- Fireplace
- TV
- Satellite or cable
- Washer & Dryer
- Children Welcome
- Parking
- No Smoking
- Heater
Bathrooms
- Bathrooms: 3
- Bathroom 3toilet, showerGround floor
- Bathroom 1toilet, showerEn-suite with the red bedroom - fantastic view
- Bathroom 2toilet, combination tub/showerA flat bottomed bath with an over head shower head
- Red bathroom - there is a large shower en-suite with the red bedroom which has a wonderful wide angle view, radiator and independent fan heating option. Blue bathroom - there's a flat bottomed bath with wall mounted shower on the landing which has a radiator plus fan heating option. Green shower room - a generous shower at ground level which is handy for pre/post pool changing & showering with radiator. Hair dryers, magnifying mirrors, bath-towels & mats (plus pool towels) are provided.
Safety features
- First-aid kit
- Smoke detector
- Fire extinguisher
- Exterior lighting
Location Type
- RuralThe house is set among the gamay vineyards of the Beaujolais with rolling hills to the west, north and south and and open landscape to the east offering a view as far as the Mont Blanc.
General
- TelephoneIf need be calls within Europe can be made on our office landline. Like wise, other office services such as printing boarding passes can be arranged.
- Air ConditioningEach bedroom has an integrated air-conditioning split unit for use in heatwaves (which also heats in the cooler seasons).
- HeatingOil central heating in communal areas. Each bedroom has an independently controlled integrated heating system. The bathrooms also have an additional fan heater for in-between seasons.
- Linens ProvidedYou'll find all beds made up on arrival with cotton sheets and varying options for quilts and a change of linen.
- Washing MachineIn the down stairs shower-room - some washing powder provided.
- Clothes DryerIn the adjacent utility room,
- Fireplace
- ParkingThere is plenty of off road parking space besides the garage.
- GarageRoom for two cars in the open sided car port.
- fax
- InternetWifi broadband inside and out doors - in the court yard and gazebo.
- Towels ProvidedBath, pool and kitchen towels are provided.
- Wireless InternetUnlimited
- Wood StoveThe wood burning stove is very cosy for winter lets - wood provided for short term lets (to be discussed for long term lets).
- Iron & Board
- Hair Dryer
- Paper Towels
- Basic Soaps
- Toilet Paper
- Living RoomThe living room has a large L-shaped sofa, plus a three seater, around the fireplace. Open beams and original quirky features of the old winemaking room have been incorporated into the renovation.
Kitchen
- Dishwasher
- RefrigeratorFridge/freezer of equal dimensions. There is a second fridge for drinks etc. in the adjacent utility room (same level).
- StoveGas hob
- OvenRetro range style with convection fan.
- Microwave
- Grill
- Coffee MakerNespresso machine plus filter coffee machine - there is also a plunger jug.
- Toaster
- Lobster Pot
- Pantry ItemsBasic groceries are provided to get you started before you make your first trip to a supermarket - coffee, tea, sugar, milk, butter, jam, juice & seasonings.
- Dishes & UtensilsThere is all anyone could need by way of table and kitchen wear - including kitchen knives (which cut!) and generous sized wine glasses!
- KitchenOpen plan to the living room and dining area. There is a stick blender and electric whisk.
- Kettle
Dining
- Seating for 10 people
- Dining Area
- Child's Highchair
- DiningThe dining area is just inside the French windows which can give an outdoor/indoor feel with the doors open. There are various lighting and candle options for creating the ideal atmosphere.
Entertainment
- Television
- Satellite / CableAll UK channels are provided via satellite, on UK timing, plus many other options.
- StereoPortable bluetooth speaker to connect to your devices.
- DVD Player
- BooksIn the book case there are many files compiling local tourist information in English, much created by the owner, as well as many books on the region and wine, plus an array of novels and kids books.
- Game RoomThere is a table tennis room - the table tennis table can be wheeled out into the court yard, but if it's windy or too hot can be used inside.
- GamesThere are lots of board games such as Pictionary, Articulate, Smart Mouth and Monopoly, as well as packs of cards, poker, and chess.
- Games for Kids
- Ping Pong Table
- ToysThere are lots of toys for young guests - a huge Brio train set, dolls with cots & high chair plus various complimentary toys, a chest of books in English, and outdoor trikes plus bats and balls etc.
Outside
- Lawn / GardenThere's a flat English cottage style garden with many roses and flower boarders, a lovely generous sized gazebo with Wifi & lighting for evening dining plus a shady chestnut tree for lunch-time shade.
- Kayak / CanoeAt Macon on the river Saone or at Lac des Sapins.
- BicyclesThere are four adult sized mountain bikes with one older teen and one younger teen size, plus a younger child version.
- Beach Chairs
- Beach Towels
- Deck / PatioThere's a table and chairs with parasol just outside the French windows for immediate access from the kitchen. There are various out door eating areas to choose from according to the view or shade.
- Outdoor Furniture
- Ski & SnowboardTwo hours from the Pre-Alps ski-resorts (3 hours from the higher ones) making a winter day ski trip feasible. Guests may wish to divide Christmas & New Year between the Beaujolais and the mountains.
- TennisThere is a free tennis court in the next village which can be reserved.
- GolfThere are various golf courses around, the nearest being 20 minutes away - Golf de Beaujolais or Macon Golf.
Suitability
- wheelchair inaccessibleAll bedrooms are up stairs. The house has a stone stair case with hand rail leading to the red bedroom. There are a few short steps, leading further up, to the blue and yellow room. A second short stair case leads up again to the green room. The ground floor has two steps up at the entrance plus two steps down to the ground floor WC/shower room.
- Long-term Renters Welcome
Pool / Spa
- Outdoor Pool
- Heated Pool
- Private PoolExclusively use for holiday house guests, heated and kept pristine for your use, with roman steps for easy access. 6 chaise longs, cushions & parasols plus gazebo with sofa set. Pool towels provided.
Notes
- This beautiful holiday let is a converted wine maker's house set among the scenic Beaujolais vineyards which produce red wine from gamay vines. The owners are on site but out of sight! - there to ensure everything is always in working order and available should you need help or advice. The property perfectly suits family gatherings, young families, active groups, those looking for gastronomy and culture, and those wanting to simply get away from it all!
Policies
Cancellation Policy
- 100% refund if you cancel at least 60 days before check-in.
- No refund if you cancel less than 60 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 - Perfect for young children and teenagers Perfect for young children and teenagers
Pets allowed - Dogs welcome at ground level -not on the furnitureDogs welcome at ground level -not on the furniture
No parties/events - Small events will be considered Small events will be considered
No smoking - No smoking indoors please.No smoking indoors please.
Max guests: 8
Minimum age of primary renter:
Cleaning practices
Check in and check out with no person-to-person contact
All towels and bedding washed in hot water that’s at least 60ºC/140ºF
Cleaned with disinfectant
High-touch surfaces cleaned with disinfectant (like countertops, light switches, handles, and faucets)
Owner
Briar & Michel at 'Chez Briar and Michel'
- Languages:
- english, french
About Briar & Michel at 'Chez Briar and Michel'
Briar is British and her husband Michel French.
Briar & Michel at 'Chez Briar and Michel' purchased this Farmhouse in 1998
Why Briar & Michel at 'Chez Briar and Michel' chose Saint-Etienne-des-Oullieres
There was no hesitation in choosing this property due to it's location, light airy rooms and wonderful panoramic views of the beautiful region of Beaujolais. We have loved the joint creative project of transforming this once neglected property with great potential and turning it into the bijou that it has become with our own hands.
What makes this Farmhouse unique
Being wine lovers we also loved tending the vineyard and participating in the production of our own wine - we have now handed over this job to a producer of organic natural wine. 100% rural setting while at close proximity to the beautiful cities of Macon and Lyon which are abound with culture. The perfect location!