Gîte des Courtaillards

Authentic "honey house" dating from the end of the 19th century, carefully renovated, nestled in the peace and quiet of the countryside in a peaceful little rural & wine-growing hamlet perched in a panoramic viewpoint on the hillside, on a beautiful enclosed property designed in an ecological spirit. Magnificent preserved rural & natural setting, nestled in the hollow of a bucolic valley of meadows, with in season the famous Charolais cows as neighbors, a stone's throw from the vineyards. Enchanting setting offering the possibility of observing wild fauna (wild boars, does, roe deer, foxes, badgers, etc.). Absolute tranquility close to Couches, charming medieval village perfectly preserved full of charm, located on the route of the old Roman road Agrippa, rich in many amenities & an exceptional heritage (including the sumptuous castle of the Queen of France Marguerite of Burgundy dating from the 13th century). Comfortable gîte. Warm country character, mixing tradition & modernity, combined with the exotic soul of an old residence. Large sheltered balcony-terrace, in the setting sun, offering a magnificent view of the surrounding pasture. Large gravel terrace & pleasant private garden on the courtyard side (with a small pond where a couple of peaceful snakes nest, trampoline & swing). Access to the owners' garden with trees housing an unusual sheltered "dome" swimming pool, their donkeys Kiki & Dragon (parked) and a chicken coop. Composition: Detached house adjoining the owners' garages (neighboring their house in total independence). Wifi (fiber). Electric heating + wood stove. Laundry room with outside access. Ground floor: living room-kitchen-lounge, bathroom (shower/Wc). 1st floor: 2 adjoining bedrooms (double bed 140x190cm / single bed 90x190cm + single bed 90x200cm). Sheltered balcony-terrace + courtyard terrace (gravel) + small garden + private parking. Shared enclosed grounds. 3x5m swimming pool (private from 1pm to 8pm / June to September). Shops including small supermarket 4.5 km away. Authentic old "honey house" dating from the end of the 19th century nestled in a quiet area, a stone's throw from the vineyards, in the unspoiled countryside of the Côtes Chalonnaises, on a peaceful property designed in an ecological spirit - housing donkeys, a mini chicken coop & an atypical swimming pool sheltered under a "dome" - in a small wine-growing hamlet perched on a hill 4 km from the charming medieval & commercial village of Couches (home to the sublime castle of the Queen of France Marguerite of Burgundy dating from the 13th century or the seven menhirs of Epoigny, one of the most important megalithic sites in Burgundy / many amenities on site including a small supermarket). Absolute calm nestled in the hollow of a magnificent hilly setting of gentle meadows & pastures, bucolic vineyard hillsides and beautiful wild forests, largely protected in various "Natura 2000 Zone" & ZNIEFF for its rich ecosystems, neighboring the sumptuous Vaux valley ("the little Chalonnaise Switzerland") & the famous "Val d'Or" of Mercurey, at the crossroads of Couchois and the world-renowned vineyards of Côtes de Beaune & Hautes Côtes de Beaune. Ultra-privileged location on the routes of the Romanesque churches circuit, the "Route des Grands Vins" (which is extended by the illustrious "Route des Grands Crus" crossing the legendary wine villages of Puligny-Montrachet, Pommard, Meursault, etc.) & a marked "green walk" hiking trail (attached to a vast network of similar paths crisscrossing the area, to be explored on foot or by mountain bike), 4 km from the GR 137, 10 km from the superb GRP "Au Fil des Vignobles et Vallées" (connected to the GR7, GR76 & GR137), 8 km from the "EuroVélo6" connected to the "Tour de Bourgogne à vélo" (along the famous Canal du Centre, a navigable route to be discovered by boat or on foot), 8 km from two referenced "Coup de cœur Vélo loops" (24 & 18 km routes), 17 km from the Voies Green "from Morvan to the Vineyards" & "La Voie des Vignes" (36 km route among the vineyards of the great Burgundy wines, the most eminent in the world) next to the "Cycloroute71" (Tour of Saône-et-Loire by bike) & 23 km of the famous mountain bike route of the GTM (Grand Tour of the Massif Sud Bourgogne). . Prime location at the crossroads of the Côte d'Or, the Pays Beaunois, Bresse Bourguignonne and Autunois-Morvan & its Natural Park. Ideal for exploring: 14 km from Le Creusot (renowned Combes amusement park / Le Creusot TGV station 19 km away), 16 km from the spa town of Santenay, 17 km from the medieval town of Nolay (lake developed on site), 21 km from Chagny (renowned for its Sunday morning gourmet market), 26 km from Autun (labeled "Town of Art and History"), 30 km from Chalon-sur-Saône (labeled "Town of Art and History"), 34 km from Beaune & 50 km from the famous Gallo-Roman archaeological site of Bibracte labeled "Grand Site de France". A delicious cocoon to recharge your batteries with your loved one or family! A true haven of peace & rest...