Gîte des Sequoïas - VILLENEUVE-EN-MONTAGNE

Pleasant little cottage set up in an exotic 19th century country house, fully restored, nestled in a peaceful mini hamlet steeped in history, nestled in the rolling countryside of the Côtes Chalonnaises (dotted with various sites protected in the "Natura 2000 Zone" for the quality of their rich ecosystems), not far from the first vineyards (accessible about ten km away), in the hollow of a peaceful hilly setting of wooded meadows, 14 km from the picturesque medieval & commercial town of Buxy (very many amenities including a supermarket). Magnificent surrounding landscape, both wine-growing and agricultural, combining vast vineyards, bucolic groves and gentle wild forests, neighboring the sublime Vaux valley ("Little Chalonnaise Switzerland") as well as the famous "Val d'Or" and its renowned "Mercurey" vintage (leading the Côte Chalonnaise vintages, one of the oldest AOCs in France). Prime location on the routes of the Romanesque churches circuit & several marked "green walk" hiking trails (adjacent to a very rich network of hiking trails of the same type accessible in the area, to be explored on foot or by mountain bike), 1 km from the GR76 linked to the GR7 which passes 8 km away (connected to the renowned GRP "Au Fil des Vignes et des Vallées" & "Grands Crus"), 7 km from the EuroVélo6 cycle route along the famous Canal du Centre (adjacent to the "Tour de Bourgogne à Vélo"), 13 km from the Green Route of the "Grande Boucle de Bourgogne du sud", 13 km from two referenced "favorite cycle loops" (14 & 26 km routes) and 24 km from the Green Route "Du Morvan aux Vignobles" adjoining the "Cycloroute71" (Tour de Saône-et-Loire à vélo), not far from the "Route des Grands Vins" (Côtes Chalonnaises & Couchois) which is extended by the illustrious "Route des Grands Crus" crossing the legendary wine villages of Puligny-Montrachet, Pommard, Meursault, etc.). Ultra-privileged central location at the crossroads of Couchois & the famous world-renowned vineyards of Côtes de Beaune & Hautes Côtes de Beaune, at the crossroads of Chalonnais, Tournugeois-Clunisois (labeled "Pays d'Art et d'Histoire"), Mâconnais & Charolais-Brionnais (labeled "Pays d'Art et d'Histoire"). Ideal for exploring (RCEA access 3 km away): 16 km from the charming medieval town of Givry, 17 km from Le Creusot (renowned Combes amusement park / Le Creusot TGV station 10 km away), 23 km from Saint-Gengoux-le-National labeled "Cities of Character of Burgundy-Franche-Comté", 24 km from the spa town of Santenay (casino on site), 25 km from Chalon-sur-Saône (labeled "Town of Art and History"), 27 km from Chagny, 38 km from the medieval village of Brancion, 44 km from the illustrious abbey town of Cluny, 44 km from Autun (labeled "Town of Art & History" with 2000 years of human presence), 45 km from Tournus, 52 km from Charolles & 53 km from Beaune. The perfect "refuge" for a relaxing romantic getaway in the countryside at "low prices"! Passionate about horticulture (she will be happy to show you around her personal garden), Josiane opens the doors to an authentic and exotic country house dating from the 19th century, restored and rehabilitated, nestled in the heart of a peaceful mini rural residential hamlet steeped in history, housing a very elegant restored 14th century Romanesque chapel, backed by an unusual avenue of giant sequoias serving as access, forming a monumental "nave" (a rare wooded ensemble considered literally "remarkable" on the scale of the Saône-et-Loire department). Soothing rural setting, perfectly preserved, perched on a "balcony" & panoramic "belvedere" on a small hill overlooking a bucolic valley of fields & wooded meadows, in the heart of the rolling wine-growing countryside of the Côtes Chalonnaises, close to many wild forests (to explore during relaxing walks or mountain bike rides) as well as neighboring vineyards (including the very famous "Mercurey" vintage or the AOC of Givry, the flagship of Burgundy wines, which is said to have been the favorite wine of King Henry IV!). Small, comfortable gîte. Contemporary country style. Carefully flowered & planted terrace, pleasantly shaded under a vine trellis. Access to a large enclosed garden of 700m² located a stone's throw away (shared), planted with trees and plants, offering a beautiful open view of the surrounding countryside, with a fruit orchard (peach, plum, cherry, hazel, kiwi, pear trees... / picking possible during your stay), bordered by the owner's chicken coop (home to her chickens & a goose). Composition: Gîte adjoining the owner's home (total independence without vis-à-vis). Gas central heating. Single-storey gîte on the ground floor: living room-kitchen, 1 bedroom (double bed 140x190cm), bathroom (shower), separate toilet. Private terrace + parking. Bicycle storage. Enclosed garden (700m²) shared with the owner. Shops & amenities 14 km. Supermarket 10 km.