Maison Bourguignonne is the ideal family home in the heart of Burgundy. It sits in a peaceful setting surrounded by lush countryside and stunning views over the Morvan National Park.
Maison Bourguignonne is the ideal family home in the heart of Burgundy. It sits in a peaceful setting surrounded by lush countryside and stunning views over the Morvan National Park, yet within a 25-minute walk to a charming market village.
The village is one of the largest in the Morvan. It has all amenities including good local restaurants, various boulangeries, a butcher, an excellent cheese shop, antique shop and a small weekly market, as well as a large monthly market which takes over the whole village. There are also other pretty walks in the area which lead to the village. It even has a Lido with tennis facilities.
This 200-year-old barn has been restored with care and features many rustic and charming features like exposed wooden beams, stone walls, terracotta floors and a large stone fireplace with wood-burning stove. Modern creature comforts have not been forgotten and include flat screen TV with Bose Home Cinema with I-Pod docking station and Sky TV.
Maison Bourguignonne was created for memorable family holidays. There is a billiard table, board games books, boules court, children's swing, Weber gas barbecue and a lovely terrace with outside speakers for alfresco dining.
New for 2021, a walled garden has been lovingly created with over 20 different types of herbs as well as soft fruits. You may also be lucky enough to taste cherries from the orchard (so divine!) or the many grapes from vines trailing over the beautiful new arbour.
The local area not only offers plenty of typical Burgundian gastronomic delights, but lots of adventure too, from white-water rafting to lazy cycle routes along the Nivernais Canal and rambles in the National Park. The spa town, St Honore les Bains, with Spa and indoor pool is only seven kilometers away.
This lovely home in the heart of Burgundy is the ultimate family retreat which combines tranquility, charm and modern comfort in an idyllic setting.
House Interior
Ground Floor
First Floor
Outside Grounds
Garden (approx. 1.5 acres)
Private heated pool (size: 5x10m, depth 2m) with child security fence. Open from approximately beginning of May to end-September.
Sunbeds and parasols
Outdoor dining furniture
Terrace with large teak table seating up to 10
Terrace with outdoor seating and coffee table
Herb and fruit garden
Outside lighting
Pool evening lighting
Weber gas BBQ
Boules court
Children's swing
Bikes (2 adult bikes, a tandem bike and 2 small children's bikes)
Badminton net
Private parking space for up to 6 cars
Facilities
Heating
Fans
Washing machine and dryer
Iron and ironing board
Smart TV
I-pod docking station
Bose speaker system with surround sound
Outdoor speakers to dining areas terrace
Board games and toys
Books
Billiards table
Badminton
2 adult bikes and a tandem bike
2 small children's bikes
Maison Bourguignonne sits in the outskirts of a peaceful rural village in the Burgundian department of Nievre, within the beautiful Morvan Regional Nature Park. The village is about 25-minute walk away (2.1km, up a hill) or 5-minute drive and has plenty of restaurants, bistros, boulangeries, charcuteries, boutiques, a weekly market and many other amenities. There is also a Regional Tourist Information office in the village.
This is an absolute paradise for nature lovers: incredible woodlands, mountains, hills, waterfalls, rivers and quaint traditional villages to explore.
Choose among endless leisure activities such as cycling, hiking, horse-back riding, golf, tennis, canoeing, fishing, rafting, sailing, windsurfing and a lot more. In the park, you will also find two museums and cafes.
Furthermore, the French Grand Prix Circuit is just 40 minutes away.
Burgundy is also well known for its vineyards, so a wine tasting experience is highly recommended.