Sorry - no pets allowed Not suitable for children Not suitable for elderly or infirm No smoking at this property Self-catering
Home description
Ideal for wine/food, chateaux and history buffs; too tranquil for children or teenagers; one or two luxury twin-bedrooms, tariff varied accordingly; medieval round tower boasts original features, arrow-slit and stone carved coat-of-arms; many oak beams; on edge of small village, amidst almost traffic-free country roads;
Close to world-famous Chablis (40 kms); all small town shops 3kms (5 mins) away; within easy reach of picture postcard villages, which if in Dordogne would be swarming with tourists; ideal walking in rolling wooded countryside or along picturesque towpaths of Canal de Bourgogne; good restaurants within easy reach.
Sous Moncelot
House and Garden
Sous Moncelot across the ripening wheat
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The Burgundy / Yonne region
Burgundy is a world renowned brand name, synonymous with fine wines such as Cote-de-Beane, Cote-de-Nuits, Macon, Chablis and many others, available over a wide range of prices, often surprisingly cheap; The food is equally enticing, not just the famous Boeuf Bourguignon and coq-au-vin, but also foie-gras, escargots (snails) and the many game dishes, wild boar and venison, and cheese varieties by the dozen, not to mention local fresh fruit and vegetables, obtainable in delightful markets, or at the many restaurants, all usually at very reasonable prices. The region is steeped in history, being in the Middle Ages a political powerhouse ruled by the independent Dukes of Burgundy, hence the many castles and fortified towns, as well as graceful abbeys and chateaux, You can drive to Beaune, Autun, Troyes, Auxerre, Dijon and many other historical towns on largely traffic-free roads, as well as dozens of small, picturesque villages set in rolling wooded countryside, untouched by tourists or commercialism, including Noyers-sur-Serein and Flavigny-sur-Ozerain, both so delightful they have been used as film locations.
Ancy-le-Franc / Stigny area
Stigny village is utterly untouched by the ravages of tourism, yet is within a few kilometers of magnificent chateaux such as Ancy-le-Franc and Tanlay, abbeys such as Fontenay and Pontigny, the Basilica of Vezelay (a World Heritage Site), the fortified town of Semur, the wine town/district of Chablis, the delightful Burgundy Canal with its pleasure craft and leafy towpaths ideal for gentle strolling. The local villages have occasional street markets where you might pick up a bargain, and village fetes in the summer months. On a quieter level, you can simply delight in walking the countryside, or driving the deserted country roads. There are numerous fine restaurants, ranging from small and intimate, to grand and prestigious, all at prices that non-locals will find remarkably reasonable.
How to get there
Flights to Paris Charles de Gaulle - 4 hours away by car, taking BA flights Lyon - 3 hours away by car, currently taking Ryanair budget flights from Stansted Geneva - 5 hours away by car, currently taking Easyjet budget flights from Luton All well known car hire companies have sites at these airports
By road via Eurotunnel shuttle from UK to Calais, then A26 and A5 autoroutes south. via sea ferries from UK to Calais or St Malo From Paris via A5 autoroute
by rail by TGV from Paris to Montbard, (1hr 15mins), then by car from Montbard (30 mins), where Hertz and Budget hire cars are available.
Nearest Travel Links
Airport:
Paris: 200 km
Railway:
Montbard: 25 km
Ferry:
Calais: 450 km
Activities near Ancy-le-Franc
Sports: Tennis in town Waterpark Horse Riding Golf within 30 mins drive Fishing
Great for: Walking holidays Rural / countryside retreats Cycling holidays
Facilities
Luxuries:
Log fire, Internet access
General:
Central heating, CD player
Standard:
Kettle, Toaster, Iron, Hair dryer
Utilities:
Dish washer, Cooker, Fridge, Freezer
Rooms:
Bedrooms (2), Bathrooms (1), Ensuite (1), WCs (3)
Furniture:
Single beds (4), Dining seating for 6, Lounge seating for 5, Sleeps maximum of 4
Other:
Linen and towels provided.
Outdoors:
Private garden, BBQ
Access:
Secure parking
Further details indoors: Newly installed luxury country kitchen Newly installed bathroom and en-suite shower-room Stone flagged medieval entrance hall, with new reception wash-basin and WC. Sitting room has original stone open fireplace, with new log-burning stove installed Bedroom 2 has polished wood floor and original 18th century fireplace Fine views of countryside from each of five main rooms Sunbathing towels not provided
Further details outdoors: Secluded private garden with pear tree, lawned area and canopy for shade garden table, parasol and chairs BBQ available gravel parking area within exclusive gated entrance
Further details
House can be rented either as one bedroom (2 persons) or 2 bedroom (4 persons) accommodation with the tariff adjusted accordingly - Bedroom 2 is linked to the Owner's adjoining premises by a short landing and lockable connecting door, and thus can be excluded from the letting if not required. See our website for details. Basic ingredients and condiments provided on arrival English owners have immediately adjacent property, which has completely separate access from the road, both on foot and for vehicles
Conditions
Property not suitable for children due to lack of holiday amenities or swimming facilities in the district. Spiral stone staircase gives access to first and second floor rooms, so may not be suitable for the mobility impaired. No pets, no smoking Refundable breakages deposit of £100 requested, to be refunded following departure, subject to satisfactory inspection Non-refundable deposit of 30% of total rental required on booking. Balance rental and breakages deposit payable at least 28 days before arrival, or on booking if later. All guests/occupiers to have full insurance for all usual holiday risks including personal injury. Bookings to be weekly, Saturday to Saturday.
Rental rates
Rental prices originally quoted in: British £
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LOW 29 March to 31 May incl. 2008
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450£ 450
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550£ 550
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NB: Prices may be subject to change at the owner's discretion. 1. A reduced tariff is applicable if only one of our two bedrooms is required, the second bedroom being outside the letting. Our website gives details. 2. Please contact us by e-mail to confirm availability of dates. 3. We will hold your dates provisionally while we e-mail you our Booking Form to be signed and returned to our address, together with non-returnable deposit. 4. When we receive the completed form and your deposit, we will send you a confirmation of your booking by e-mail, together with details of the balance payable in Sterling or Euros by no later than 28 days before your arrival date.
Availability notes
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