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Cottage |2 bedrooms |Sleeps 4

Stigny in Ancy-le-Franc

From £300 per week |  From £58 per night

1 night minimum stay

Changeover flexible

4.5 out of 5

3 reviews | Write a review

Key info  Car essential, private garden, no pets allowed

About the home

If you are looking for a real Burgundian experience this cottage is ideal retaining its romantic charm, stone walls, exposed beams and open fire whilst also providing modern comforts. Ideal for all interests, cycling/walking, fishing (Close to Burgundy Canal), history buffs, wine lovers and gourmets.

Plenty of medieval villages, abbeys and chateaux to explore namely Ancy le Franc, Tanley, Noyers and Semur en Auxois. Also for wine buffs, close to Chablis and its famous vineyards also others including Cote de Beaune, Macon and Cote de Nuits.

The local market at Ancy le Franc provides fresh produce and our local charcuterie provides the gourmand with many delights. Our very friendly bread van delivers fresh baguettes and croissants daily,plus delicious cakes at weekends. All amenities can be found in Ancy le Franc ie bank, post office, petrol station, supermarket, butchery, charcuterie and boulangerie. A variety of local restaurants provide regional dishes to suit all budgets.

The owners live next door all year round and welcome you to join in local events if you so wish and to provide practical help and information if required.

For children Montbard swimming pool, Lake Marcenay swimming and watersports, Nigoland theme park, Chateau Guedalon and Euro Disney (1hr by TGV from Montbard).

Facilities

Further details indoors:
Ground level
Sunken Dining Room Ideal for romantic candlelit meals.
Kitchen Original features such as wood fired oven and stone sink give an insight to days gone by whilst providing modern conveniences such as dishwasher, hob, mini roasting oven and microwave.
Second level
Lovely wooden beamed ceiling and floors greet you in the main bedroom, also provided a wide selection of books and games to help you wind down.
Smaller room ideal for children, or adults that do not mind being close!!!
Cosy lounge adjoins main bedroom enjoy a romantic open fire in winter and a good Burgundian wine.

Further details outdoors:
The property is completely detached and located in the grounds of the owners much larger garden which you are allowed access to.

We do however respect your own privately hedged garden with separate entrance.

Great for alfresco dining and barbecues. Seasonal organic vegetables in the owners garden are made available to all guests (providing they contribute to a little of the weeding and dig their own potatoes!!.

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La Poterne with private garden

 

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Main Bedroom

 

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Lounge facing open fire

 

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Lounge with open fire

The Burgundy / Yonne region

Burgundy is renowned for its superb wines, excellent gastronomy and rich architectural heritage, including a large number of medieval and Renaissance era homes, monasteries and churches.

Some of the highlights of Burgundy are Dijon (famous for its mustard , medieval and renaissance buildings). Beaune and Chablis for their fine wines, Vezelay basilica a world heritage listed site , Noyers sur Serein (beautiful medieval village) and the Burgundy canal for walks, cycling, fishing or boating.

Burgundies weather can vary. In winter, there are frequent spells of fine, cold weather. In the summer, it is hot with a few welcome showers.

Autumn (grape harvests must!) is generally a pleasant, sunny season, probably one of our most beautiful times, in which the colours of nature blend harmoniously with the gentle blue of the sky.

The Ancy-le-Franc / Stigny area

Stigny itself is a very quiet and beautifully preserved Burgundian village. However is has a very strong and friendly community spirit with fetes and a vide grenier in the summer months. Bread and croissants are delivered daily to your door by our friendly boulanger van.

15 minutes drive and you are in the beautiful chateau village of Ancy le France which apart from hosting a very impressive and well maintained Italian renaissance chateau provides all conveniences including shops excellent charcuterie, boulangeries, banks, post office and medical centre.

Market day in Ancy le Franc is every Thursday and although not big a traditional local french market providing fresh fruit, vegetables, cheeses and meats. Other chateaus worth a visit include Tanlay, Bussy Rabutin and Chateauneuf. Other places worth a visit include Semur en Auxois, Chaorce, Abbey de Fontenay, Flavigny sur surein (where Chocolat was filmed).

For cycle enthusiasts the Tour de France is coming to Tonnerre on Thursday 16 July 2009.
Half an hours drive and you arrive in Chablis well known for its premier crus.

There are plenty of local restaurants to suit all budget if you fancy trying some local Burgundian delights.
For walkers Stigny is surrounded by forest with plenty of trails if you want to leave the car behind for a day.

How to get there

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By Car
From Calais A26 and A5 motorways heading south.
Paris A5 motorway approx 4 hrs
By Plane
Charles De Gaulle airport the 4 hr dve
By Rail
Gare de Lyon (Paris) to Montbard TGV fast train approx 1 hr.
Car Hire available at Montbard

TGV fast train Paris to Montbard, car hire Montbard.
5 hours easy drive from Calais
Montbard to Stigny half an hour by car (lovely drive along the canal)

Activities near Ancy-le-Franc

Reviews

Review: 1 to 3 of 3

29 Dec 2011

“Fantastic saty in French village” We spent a great week in La Poterne exploring the surrounding area. The cottage was everything that I had envisaged and more. It was great to spend the day out exploring and to return each evening... more

11 Jun 2011

“We would have changed nothing” We lived in La Poterne for a week. It was a perfect and memorable time, and, if we could, we would have changed nothing. Immediately, we felt at home. When we left, we felt real sadness. La Poterne is so beautiful, so full of character. Like the cottage, the village of Stigny is beautiful and memorable. And Karen, who owns La Poterne, was never intrusive, always helpful. When we arrived, she was our 'landlady': by the time we left, she had become a good friend. We would, if we could, return tomorrow, … and spend more than a week there. Response: I do love it when our visitors feel the true Burgundian spirit of our village, thank you for your kind words

27 May 2011

“Quaint and cozy cottage in country-side France” We greatly enjoyed our stay in La Poterne Gite in Stigny, Burgundy. Our hostess (Karen) was very friendly and helpful. The house is very comfortable and clean. It includes all necessary amenities which made self-catering very easy and not time-consuming at all. The house is very old, but in perfect condition, it wonderfully conveys the atmosphere of the country-side. The house has a completely private garden and is located in a quiet and picturesque village. The neighbors are very friendly, but except for the hosts, nobody speaks English not a little bit, bear that in mind. The village is surrounded by forest and fields, which are perfectly suited for walking. It easily reached by car, and parking is abundant. We recommend the La Poterne to anybody who seeks to enjoy the quite magic of rural France and escape the buzz of big cities. Response: Thank you for your kind words

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Perfect maison to come home to in the evening-light the fire and relax with a smooth red wine, waking to the toll of bells- Helen Jurie New Zealand

It has been just what we are looking for a relaxing week away from the hustle and bustle, everyone is so friendly not least the hosts-Matt & Soja London

this is our 3rd visit to Stigny we continue to appreciate the peace and quiet and delights in this part of France-Arblaster Comberford

We have had a good week of cycling here-Fostie Bedford

Rental prices

Prices for group size 4
Period	From	To	Weekly	Nightly rate		Minimum  stay
				Weekday	Weekend
High Season	12 Jun 10	11 Sep 10	500€ 500	0-	0-	1 Week
Mid Season	11 Sep 10	30 Oct 10	400€ 400	7070	7070	2 Nights
Low Season	30 Oct 10	18 Dec 10	360€ 360	7070	7070	2 Nights
Xmas/New Year	18 Dec 10	1 Jan 11	400€ 400	0-	0-	1 Week
Low Season	1 Jan 11	26 Mar 11	400€ 400	7070	7070	Flexible
Mid Season	26 Mar 11	11 Jun 11	450€ 450	0-	0-	1 Week
High Season	11 Jun 11	10 Sep 11	550€ 550	0-	0-	1 Week
Mid Season	10 Sep 11	29 Oct 11	450€ 450	0-	0-	1 Week
Low Season	29 Oct 11	17 Dec 11	400€ 400	8080	8080	Flexible
Xmas/New Year	17 Dec 11	31 Dec 11	450€ 450	0-	0-	1 Week
Low Season	31 Dec 11	31 Mar 12	400€ 400	8080	8080	2 Nights
Mid Season	31 Mar 12	16 Jun 12	450€ 450	8080	8080	2 Nights
High Season	16 Jun 12	15 Sep 12	550€ 550	0-	0-	1 Week
Mid Season	15 Sep 12	27 Oct 12	450€ 450	8080	8080	2 Nights
Low Season	27 Oct 12	22 Dec 12	400€ 400	8080	8080	2 Nights
Xmas/New Year	22 Dec 12	5 Jan 13	500€ 500	0-	0-	1 Week

The property's weekend rates apply to: Friday, Saturday and Sunday nights

NB: Prices may be subject to change at the advertiser's discretion.

Prices are all inclusive of linen, electricity and cleaning.

Deposit of 150 Euros required to secure booking, our preferred method of payment is online via PAYPAL.

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3 years listed You are contacting Karen Calderwood Landline +33 386 750336 Mobile n/a Payment accepted Credit cards accepted PayPal accepted Languages spoken The owner is based in France and has advertised with Holiday Lettings since 2008. This cottage has received 3 reviews from previous guests.