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Cozy Riverfront House with Views in Charming Medieval Town - Discounts Available
- House
- People: 6
- Bedrooms: 2
- Bathrooms: 3
- Min. Stay: 3 nights
House, 2 Bedrooms + Convertible bed(s), 3 Baths, (Sleeps 4-6)
Bedrooms
Convertible bed(s)
Main Bedroom
River Bedroom
Queen size Beds (1), Twin or Single Beds (2) Two twin beds in the lower bedroom; may be joined to form one king-sized bed., Baby Cribs (1) Travel cot/crib provided upon request only, so don't forget to let us know that you need it!, Sleep Sofa or Futons (1)
Facilities
Featured
- Heater
- Children Welcome
- No Smoking
- Washer & Dryer
- Internet
- TV
- Parking
- Satellite or Cable
- Fireplace
- Swimming pool
Bathrooms
- Bathrooms: 3
- Lower en-suiteToilet, ShowerRenovated shower room, heated towel rail
- Main BathroomToilet, BathMain level, renovated. Classic claw-foot tub & hand sprayer.
- Upper en-suiteToilet, ShowerRenovated shower room, heated towel rail with riverview deck
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.
- Parking availableParking 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 availableWe 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.
- FridgeFull-size fridge with large freezer.
- HobNew 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
- Seating for 6 people
- 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/Cable TVEnglish- 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
- 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.
- TerracePaved 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 that is 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 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.
Location
Hosted by Jerry Simmons
Ask a questionAbout 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.
- Languages:
- English, French
Private hosts do not rent properties as a trade, business or profession.