🏡 Architect-designed Eco-Home providing exclusive use for up to 6 guests.
• Prime Location: 5 minutes from historic Cluny, bordering ancient woodland.
• Wellness: Private 30m² professional yoga/movement studio and piano.
• Outdoor Living: Expansive timber deck for open-air practice and dining.
• Sustainability: Bioclimatic timber-frame build with solar power and natural materials.
• Exclusive Use: Guests can rent just the main house to sleep 6 or also include the self contained Garden Suite to sleep a total of 8 (see other listing). Whichever guests choose, the Garden Suite will never be rented separately so you will always have exclusive use of the entire property and grounds including the Yoga Studio.
🌳A light-filled forest retreat just 5 minutes from Cluny.🌳
This eco-designed home is a sanctuary for those who value quiet and the beauty of the Burgundy countryside. Designed for year-round comfort, the house remains naturally cool during the summer months and warm and inviting throughout the winter.
With space for 6 guests, whether you are here for a solo creative retreat, a yoga-focused getaway, or holidaying with family and friends, you’ll find a space designed for rest and inspiration.
🏡 A MODERN ECO-ARCHITECTURAL GEM NEAR CLUNY.
Set where the woodland meets open fields, our home is a bespoke timber-frame build designed for deep comfort and ecological harmony. Using hemp-lime walls, solar energy, and a rainwater-fed system, the house is engineered to stay naturally cool in the summer and warmly insulated in the winter.
The property is deliberately oriented away from neighbouring houses, ensuring that your windows, balconies, and living areas face only the forest and fields. It is a sanctuary of privacy within a living rural community.
✨ THE LAYOUT & DESIGN
Guests have exclusive use of the entire property and grounds including the Yoga Studio to sleep a maximum of 6 people.
The main living space is open-plan and conveniently set on one level, offering step-free access from the parking area. The interior features natural Tatami flooring, creating a grounded atmosphere perfect for barefoot living and relaxation.
The lower level; accessed either via the stairs from the living room or via its own private entrance, provides access to the Yoga Studio.
🛏️ SLEEPING ARRANGEMENTS:
Bedroom 1: A peaceful double bedroom with its own private balcony and views over the forest.
Bedroom 2: A comfortable room with a sturdy bunk bed - ideal for children or friends. (more photos coming soon)
Living Area: Includes a high-quality sofa bed for additional guests and a wood burning stove for cosy evenings.
🍷KITCHEN & DINING:
A fully equipped modern kitchen opening onto the main living area with large-scale views of the woods.
🧘♀️YOGA, PILATES & DANCE
Our professional-grade studio is equipped with floor-to-ceiling mirrors, a ballet barre, mats, Pilates balls, and rollers whilst outside, the expansive wooden deck extends into the landscape, serving as a stunning open-air platform for practice.
The property provides the perfect setting for intimate groups or micro-retreats.
🌳OUTDOOR LIVING
The Balconies:
Two elevated balconies offer far-reaching views over the woodland - ideal for morning coffee.
The Deck:
A large wooden deck extends into the landscape at the front, perfect for outdoor practice or al-fresco dining in the Burgundy sun.
The Garden:
A large, tree-enclosed garden provides a private area for play, rest, and stargazing.
📍 THE LOCATION
Rural Peace, Minutes from Cluny.
Located in a small hamlet of just four homes, you are only a scenic 20-minute walk or 5-minute drive from the historic town of Cluny.
Culture:
Explore the world-famous Abbey and the vibrant Saturday market.
Gastronomy:
We are perfectly placed for the famous vineyards and restaurants of Southern Burgundy.
Nature:
Walking and cycling trails start right from your doorstep. Access to the Voie Verte cycle path linking Chalon and Macon is a 10 minute bike ride away.
🌱 ECO-LIVING & PRIVACY
Sustainable Systems:
The house features a Nilan heat and air system, a wood-burning stove, and a plant-based reed bed wastewater system.
Perfect For:
Solo travelers, families, or groups looking for a "slow" holiday, a creative retreat, or a movement-focused getaway.
Guests have exclusive access to the entire property, including the main house, the professional yoga studio, and the private gardens. No spaces are shared.
The property is provided with all linen and towels free of charge. Cleaning is also included in the price.
Important note on use of the house:
This is a quiet, residential hamlet. The house is not suitable for parties, events, or late-night gatherings. It is ideal for guests who enjoy calm evenings, respectful shared space, and a peaceful rural setting.
