River Cottage is excellently positioned on the edge of the tranquil village of Boudreville bordering the Chatillonnais forests in North Burgundy. Ideally placed to discover and explore the region or simply relax away from the hustle and bustle of everyday life!
On entering the main entrance gates, you are welcomed with the beautiful countryside of the Aube valley with its forests and rolling hills. The cottage is set in a private 2 acre park of meadows, orchards and wooded areas and the river Aube which runs alongside the grounds of the property providing a haven for wildlife (trout, deer etc). It has a private south facing garden with secluded patio area and is fully enclosed making it safe for small children. There is an above ground swimming pool of 5m diameter - sole use for the gite - private - ideal for relaxing and cooling down - this is available from 1st May to the end of September.
The cottage itself is a beautiful and historic building, which has been fully renovated by the current owners who have carefully restored many of the original features whilst providing a high level of comfort and space. One of the highlights being the large “Burgundy” style kitchen / dining room and separate sitting room showing original oak beams, large stone fireplace, open stone walls, burgundy floor tiles, and stone cut washing bowl, which historically allowed the release of water under the main window! There are 3 large double bedrooms and a large family bathroom.
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Pets allowed: dogs less than 25 kg per pet (limit 2 pets total)
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Smoking
Smoking is not permitted
We only accept dogs at point of booking. No cats/other domestic pets allowed. Dogs must stay on the ground floor of the property and not in bedrooms.
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Safety features at this property include a deadlock
About the area
Boudreville
Located in Boudreville, this cottage is in a rural area and on a river. Châtillonnais Country Museum and Musée du Pays Châtillonnais are cultural highlights, and some of the area's landmarks include Auberive Abbey and Espace des Renoir. Discover the area's water adventures with windsurfing and sailing nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with cycling and hunting.
Châtillonnais Country Museum - 27 min drive - 30.3 km
Auberive Abbey - 34 min drive - 40.1 km
Abbaye de Clairvaux Monastery - 34 min drive - 39.4 km
Nigloland - 53 min drive - 62.9 km
Getting around
Bricon la Poste Station - 21 min drive
Restaurants
Le Nid de Cigognes - 5 min drive
orangery montigny - 6 min drive
La Table Du Colombier - 7 min drive
Coco's Bar - 11 min drive
Sanchez Corinne - 11 min drive
Frequently asked questions
Does Idyllic 16th Century Stone Cottage. have a pool?
Yes, this property has a pool.
How much does it cost to stay at Idyllic 16th Century Stone Cottage.?
As of 10 May, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Idyllic 16th Century Stone Cottage. on 27 Jun, 2026 start from S$287, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.
Is Idyllic 16th Century Stone Cottage. pet-friendly?
Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 2 total) with a maximum weight of up to 25 kg per pet.
How much is parking at Idyllic 16th Century Stone Cottage.?
On-site parking is available at the property.
What time is check-in at Idyllic 16th Century Stone Cottage.?
Check-in begins at 4:30 PM.
What time is check-out at Idyllic 16th Century Stone Cottage.?
Checkout is at 9:30 AM.
Where is Idyllic 16th Century Stone Cottage. located?
This family-friendly Boudreville cottage is located on a river, 2 mi (3.2 km) from Forêts National Park, and within 16 mi (25 km) of Seine and Châtillonnais Country Museum. Musée du Pays Châtillonnais and Abbaye de Clairvaux Monastery are also within 20 miles (32 km).
Reviews
9.4
Exceptional
Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
Gorgeous cosy house surrounded by trees and a river. Unfortunately the weather prevented us using the pool very much but instead we got to do walks in the surrounding woodlands and enjoy the local cuisine. The hosts were fantastic and so helpful.
Stayed here for a week. It's the perfect place for tranquility.
The gite is gorgeous and cosy and the garden is amazing. Our dogs were in heaven!
Paul & Julie are so welcoming and we would love to stay here again.
Iur
Rachel W.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 2 Oct, 2024
Hi Rachel, it was great to meet you all and thank you for your kind review. We are so glad you enjoyed yourselves and we look forward to seeing you again in the future. Kind regards Julie and Paul
Super owners, friendly.
House is absolutely cosy but large, a great mix. With all one needs to cook etc.
Plenty of ground for my German Shepherd.
erwin b.
Stayed 8 nights in Apr 2024
Archival
10/10 Excellent
Joanne Marie S.
15 Aug, 2016
Beautiful, calm and relaxing
The cottage is in a perfect setting in its own grounds with a charming river running adjacent to it. Listening to the water whilst sitting outside with a glass of wine..everyday life seems an eternity away..bliss.
Highly recommended for a relaxing quiet getaway
Joanne & Dameon
Joanne Marie S.
Response from VrboOwner on 18 Mar, 2020
It was lovely to meet you and we are so pleased you enjoyed your stay. We hope to see you again. Kind regards, Julie and Paul
I have been received by the owner of the house very warm an felt welcome. They were reachable at any moment.
The house is nice and cosy, the garden huge, the village very calm and the nature around beautifull.
During my stay I made many long walks starting directly at the house.
I guess I'll be coming back.
Verified traveller
Stayed 8 nights in May 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 24 May, 2024
Hi Judith, thank you for your 5 star review. It was great to meet you and your dogs and it was a pleasure hosting you. We have 5 star reviewed you too and we hope to see you all again in the future. Kind regards, Julie and Paul
Paul & Julie were amazing hosts. Super friendly and available for all our questions and concerns. The cottage was beautiful with a fantastic garden bordering a river. The forest was easily accessible from multiple walking paths. The house was well equipped and clean & the beds were very comfortable. There was much to discover in this region of France and we had a great time and will be back.
Charles C.
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 18 May, 2023
Hello Charles, it was a pleasure to host you and your family. We are really pleased you had a great time and we look forward to meeting you all again in the future. Kind regards Julie and Paul
Archival
10/10 Excellent
Elise and Hans K.
30 Dec, 2016
Very friendly house and nice surroundings. Nice owners!
Lovely property. Beautiful garden. Good beds. Luxe bathroom. One toilet for six. Not much daylight in the kitchen. Good equipped kitchen. Very clean. Nice hard floors. Very nice owners. Sweet village. Very quiet. Marvelous surroundings.
Elise and Hans K.
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2016
Response from VrboOwner on 18 Mar, 2020
Many thanks for your kind review. We enjoyed meeting you and your family.
Loved couple. Property was too small for our family of 5. Sadly no fans or air con so the heat was unbearable and stoped us sleeping..
Lovely grounds. Kids spent 6 to 8 hours a day in the pool. Cute little accommodation.
Had to drive far away to find nearest civilisation for my kids to practise their french on.
Gina B.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024
Archival
10/10 Excellent
2 May, 2011
Total relaxation in a beautiful setting.
Paul and Julie greeted us like old friends. The cottage has been wonderfully and tastefully restored and decorated. It is just as it appears in the photos. We felt like we were home from the moment we stepped in the door. We spent a very lazy week taking walks back into the forest and sitting in the sun on the patio while gazing across the fields. With our busy lives, it is the most relaxed we have been in a long time. When we felt we must move, we got into the car and meandered down whatever small country roads appealed to us. When we wanted to return, we checked our map to see where we were. We never had any problems. There are plenty of places to go and things to do in the area. We will save those for a return trip; which I am sure won't be too far into the future. If you choose to stay at river cottage, no matter what type of vacation you are planning.
Response from VrboOwner on 18 Mar, 2020
Many thanks for your kind feedback and we are really glad that you enjoyed your stay. One of our key aims is to make the cottage as comfortable as possible for people and to ensure that you are able to enjoy the lovely surroundings in a tranquil environment. Your feedback was very helpful in confirming that we are achieving this for our guests. We look forward to seeing you again in the future and thank you for being such lovely guests.
Archival
10/10 Excellent
Mrs Wendy Hills
8 Aug, 2017
Haven of tranquility in rural France
An excellent and truly relaxing two weeks in River Cottage, in the pretty village of Boudreville in Northern Burgundy. The cottage is comfortable and modern whilst retaining the traditional features that really made us feel that we were somewhere unique. We loved the extensive gardens and grounds surrounding the cottage, in particular the river running alongside the property. It gave our girls their first (very memorable!) first experience of 'wild' swimming - just great. Paul and Julie were exceptionally welcoming and helpful hosts, pointing us in the direction of things to do, local walks and beauty spots and places to go that fitted our interests. The cottage is in easy reach of historic cities like Dijon and Troyes, but my favourites were the beautiful, world heritage Abbey de Fontenay and the understated, but incredibly pretty village of Flavigny sur Ozerain (where the film 'Chocolat' was filmed). The boulangerie in Montaigne was an easy cycle away, so we were well supplied with croissants, fresh baguettes and amazing pain au raisin most mornings. We would not hesitate to recommend River Cottage to families wanting a relaxing (or active!) holiday, in a beautiful area with access to many cultural and historic sites. A lovely, lovely holiday.
Mrs Wendy Hills
Stayed 14 nights in Jul 2017
Response from VrboOwner on 18 Mar, 2020
It was great to meet you and your family and we are so pleased that you enjoyed your stay in River Cottage. It is a pleasure to know that you enjoyed your trips out and also that you enjoyed the cottage and its garden. Thank you for being great guests.
Geweldig. De ruimte en de rust. De tuin is geweldig. Helemaal voor onze 2 honden. Het huisje is mooi ingericht en netjes. Dit jaar voor de 2 keer hier geweest en het bevalt ons prima
Wilfred G.
Stayed 8 nights in Jun 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 21 Jul, 2025
It was lovely to see you all again and we are really pleased that you had a good time. Hope to see you again soon. Kind regards Julie and Paul
Fijne plek om tot rust te komen. Nette ruimtes van alle gemakken voorzien. Het enige dat we misten was een kapstok. Voor een impressie zie: youtube fiRLGZWyq_Q?feature=shared
Het huisje is een echt zomerverblijf. De kamers zijn groot en mooi ingericht. Jammer dat het toilet in de badkamer gelegen is. De keuken is basic, er was bijvoorbeeld geen microgolfoven, wat wij vervelend vonden! De woonkamer is klein, vooral als je met 6 personen bent of als het een koudere periode is.
Vooral de hele grote tuin is zalig. Onze hond genoot van de volledig omheinde tuin. Vanuit het huisje loop je zo het oneindige bos in. De streek is fantastisch om te wandelen. Je kan enkele steden bezoeken: Troyes, Dijon, Auxerre.
Het verblijf was geweldig. De locatie was super. Wij wären er met onze 2 honden..Deze hadden echt alle ruimte..en een geweldige riviertje om in te zwemmen. Een plek om echt tot rust te komen..ook was er een mooi groot zwembad aanwezig..het huisje was van alles voorzien. En keuken compleet ingericht. Echt de moeite om hier weer te komen.
Wilfred G.
Stayed 8 nights in Jun 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 8 Jul, 2024
Hello Wilfred, thank you for your kind review and we hope to see you again. Kind regards, Julie and Paul
Ein sehr schönes Häuschen auf einem weitläufigen Grundstück, das vor allem unserem Hund sehr gefallen hat. Im Erdgeschoss ist es auch bei Hitze sehr angenehm kühl, dank Heizung mussten wir aber auch Mitte Oktober nicht frieren. Da die Treppen im Haus recht steil sind, würde ich das Haus nicht für ältere Menschen oder Menschen mit Schwierigkeiten beim Gehen empfehlen. Die Küche ist mit allen nötigen Geräten ausgestattet. Einziges Downgrade sind die geringe Zahl an Gläsern und Tassen und das etwas staubige Sofa, das für Allergiker*innen ein Problem sein könnte.
Die Gegend und das Dorf selbst sind sehr ruhig. Außer Parks und einigen Schlössern (die nur im Sommer geöffnet sind) gibt es im Umkreis von 30 km nicht wirklich viel zu sehen, was aber überhaupt nicht stört, wenn man im Urlaub wirklich nur entspannen will.
Da wir genau da wollten, haben wir uns sehr wohlgefühlt und den Urlaub genossen.
Dernière étape de nos vacances nous avions choisi Boudreville pour son emplacement idéal à la frontière de la Bourgogne et de la Champagne. Nous n'avons pas été déçus! Bel acceuil de Paul et Julie, hôtes sympathiques et discrets en même temps. Le gîte, un peu petit pour 6 personnes (4 adultes et 2 ados), est cependant fonctionnel et possède un jardin extraordinaire! Nous avons profité avec un immense plaisir de la terrasse, le bbq, le bord de rivière privatif passant en contre bas ( absolument exceptionnel) et évidemment de la piscine! Le gîte est un point de départ pour de nombreuses balades ( forêts au bout du jardin), visites historiques, culturelles et gastronomiques. Le parc d'attractions Nigloland fera également le bonheur de toute la famille! Je recommande ce gîte à tous les amoureux de la nature et du calme. Déconnection garantie!!!
Karelle D.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 10 Sept, 2023
Bonjour Karelle, merci beaucoup pour votre gentil message - c'était un plaisir de vous accueillir, vous et votre famille, dans notre gîte. Bien cordialement Julie et Paul
Man bekommt deutlich mehr, als man erwartet. Gastgeber: Topp! Der Garten: Ein Traum. Das Haus: Wunderbar!
Merci!
Johannes
Johannes F.
Stayed 13 nights in Jul 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 28 Aug, 2023
Hello Johannes and family, we are delighted that you enjoyed your holiday at our cottage - thank you for the great review. Kind regards, Julie and Paul
Bij aankomst leuk ontvangen door eigenaar Paul. Rondleiding in het pitoreske huisje gehad om daarna even bij te komen van onze reis uit NL. Heerlijke locatie om tot rust te komen. Super locatie om lekker te wandelen met de honden, ruimte zat in omgeving . Afkoelen in eigen zwembad bij het huisje en bij de beek die stroomt langs het huisje is het ook heerlijk vertoeven. In het dorp zelf is weinig te beleven maar in de buurt zijn andere dorpjes met supermarkt en restaurants en bezienswaardigheden. Zelfs een belgische frieterie Sparky kwamen we tegen in de buurt dit in de middel of knowhere...Voor een vakantie om tot rust te komen een ideale bestemming. Bedankt paul en Julie.