The Retreat
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£360–£1200 / week
About the home
The Retreat, which dates back to the 14th century, at Suze is a quiet, relaxed, and comfortable villa within easy access to castles, vineyards and the Morvan National Park. This is a family home as well as a holiday let . The 2.5 hectace property borders the river Suze. It has a private bridge, a well stocked orchard and various terraces for outdoor dining.
The villa retains many of its period features including several marble fireplaces, parquet floors and bay windows. The Retreat is situated in a tranquil riverside setting with a private bridge and orchard. The property is enclosed in a private walled garden.
The Retreat - 3 bedrooms on the ground floor, plus a dormitory for children on top floor, 2 bathrooms. 2 lounges, large eat in kitchen which opens directly to the garden, and a small pantry on the ground floor.
The location is quiet and is suitable for cycling, birdwatching, walking and fishing. Private wine tastings by arrangement. Delicious home cooked meals available on request.
For more details Please inquire with owner.
Local markets every Thursday, Friday and Saturday.
| Size: | Sleeps up to 8, 4 bedrooms |
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| Nearest beach: | Lake, Arnay-le-duc, 9km |
| Will consider: | Corporate lets Long lets Short breaks |
| Access: | Car essential Nearest amenities: 9km |
| Family friendly? | Suitable for children of all ages Unsuitable for people with restricted mobility |
| Notes: | May take pets - please enquire No smoking at this property Self-catering |
Facilities
| Luxuries: | Log fire, Internet access |
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| General: | Wi-fi available |
| Standard: | Kettle, Toaster, Iron, Hair dryer |
| Utilities: | Clothes dryer, Dishwasher, Cooker, Fridge, Washing machine |
| Rooms: | 4 Bedrooms, 2 bathrooms of which 1 family bathroom and 1 en suite |
| Furniture: | Single beds (6), Double beds (2), Dining seating for 6, Lounge seating for 8 |
| Other: | Linen provided, please check with the advertiser regarding towels |
| Outdoors: | Balcony / Terrace, Shared garden, Private garden, BBQ, Private fishing lake / river, Trampoline |
| Access: | Parking space |
Further details indoors:
The Retreat, an elegant 17th century Manor house, situated in a private a walled garden,there is ample room for privacy within the 2.5 hectare garden. There is a cottage in the grounds which is let separately. The owner lives on site but if guests want complete privacy the house is available to rent as one unit.
Four bedrooms, one of which is a dormitory, suitable for children, a spacious lounge / salon area with a marble fireplace.Family Bathroom. Riverside setting.
A recent addition is a private outdoor sleeping deck and shower in the orchard, which sleeps 2. Ideal for couples.
Linen provided.
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Further details outdoors:
Barbecue facilities,
Outdoor furniture
Orchard.
River.
Parking.
Private bridge
Further details
Telephone available on request. Internet access is limited although we are working to rectify the situation.
Security deposit:
: €500
This is paid prior to arrival and will be refunded in full after departure subject to damage inspection.
Due to the proximity of the river and pond small children need to be supervised.
Smoking discouraged in the house,
Linen provided.
Arrival time: 4.00pm onwards.
Departure time: 10.00am.
Pets: Pets allowed. €20 per dog/week
It is recommended that all guests take out insurance to cover against potential cancellation and any accidental damage caused during your stay at the property.
Conditions
Smoking discouraged in the house.
Security deposit: This is paid by cheque prior to arrival and will be refunded in full after departure subject to damage inspection.
The Burgundy / Cote-d'Or region
The nearest supermakets are in the attractive medieval town of Arnay-le-Duc, which has restaurants,a lake a chateau.
Beaune and Nuits St Georges are within a 40 minute drive, one of the best wine producing areas in France, other attractions include the Hospice de Beaune, and many delightful small villages.Beaune has large supermarkets, interesting shops and a vibrant market on Saturday morning.
The walled city of Autun, rich in Roman and Gallic history has a Roman theatre still in use today. Autun and Saulieu also have outdoor pools and lively markets.
Chagny has a large market on Sunday mornings and several shops and restaurants. Both Chalon-sur-Soane and Dijon have wonderful areas of historical interest, restaurants and shopping areas.
The Beaune and Meursault Tourist Offices provide wine and other leisure tours and the local wine producers are available for tasting. The famous Cote de Nuit is only a 40 min drive away. Horse riding can be found locally, and also in both Beaune and Morey St Denis. There are water sports available in Dijon, and Autun. Rock climbing is available in several locations locally.
Suze is 4 kms from the Morvan National Park, it has a variety of wildlife not found anywhere else in Europe, lakes and mountains. The area is popular with hikers, birdwatchers and cyclists.
The Arnay le Duc / Suze area
Ample parking.
A maid service and/or babysitting can be arranged with the caretaker.
Travel
A car is essential due to the location of the village. Car hire is available at the airports and in Beaune & Dijon. By air: Nearest international airports Paris CDG (335km), Lyon (156km), Geneva (231km). By road: Ferries and Euro tunnel Calais and Ferry Boulogne approx 600km - 5.5 hours drive. Orche is around 10 mins drive from nearest A6 Autoroute exit. By rail: TGV from Paris CDG Airport direct to Dijon, TGV from Paris Gare de Lyon direct to Beaune/Dijon.
Further details
The house provides a perfect retreat for lovers of superb French wines and cuisine. There are shops, restaurants and bars in the next villages and a bread/grocery van visits the village 3 times per week and will stop outside the house. Small supermarkets, food shops, restaurants, banks/cash machines, markets and outdoor swimming are found in Arnay-le-Duc,Saulieu and Autun.
The Cote d'Or (The Golden Hillside), a 35 minute drive from The Retreat, runs 60 km south of Dijon with Beaune as its historical centre. Its vine-covered hills are the source of such world-famous wines as Gevrey-Chambertin, Vosne-Romanee, Aloxe-Corton, which can be found north of the city of Beaune, and Pommard, Puligny-Montrachet and Santenay, to the south of Beaune.
Brocantes, Music festivals and art exhibitions are held locally throughout the region in the summer months.
Bike hire and golf available nearby.
How to get there
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| Nearest Travel Links | |
| Airport: | Dijon,Lyon and Paris: 45 km |
| Railway: | Dijon & Beaune: 45 km |
| Ferry: | Calais |
-Road access is easy via the motorway from the UK, Switzerland, Belguim and Holland.
-Calais 564 km, Le Harve is 500 kms, and Caen is 550km.
-The London Eurostar connects fast with TGV trains operating via Paris to Dijon, (40 mins by car).
-Beaune 30 mins by car and Le Creusot 1 hour by car
- Flights Southhampton -Dijon - www.easternairways.com
-Lyon airport is approx. 2 hours drive to the south and Geneva airport is 3 hours away.
-Hire cars are available at all these destinations.
Activities near Arnay le Duc
Tennis in town
Watersports
Waterpark
Horse Riding
Golf within 30 mins drive
Fishing
Walking holidays
Rural / countryside retreats
Beach or lakeside relaxation
Cycling holidays
Reviews
 29 Feb 2012 |
We enjoyed our stay, not long enough to truely appreciate what the region has to offer. The accomodation was comfortable and suited our family to a tee. Fascinating history and rustic charm abound. Great hospitality and attention to detail. |
29 Feb 2012 |
The perfect location for exploring Burgundy. You are close enough for the exquisite wine tastings yet deep enough into the tranquil countryside to escape from the hustle and bustle. The warm welcome you receive from Anna is like coming home to Mom. One of my favorite spots in France. You can't go wrong here. |
20 Feb 2012 |
It's a beautiful main house with something of the "Manderley" about it; cast iron, ivy clad features and a decorative fish pond as a center piece. A large black dog barely acknowledged our arrival. We stayed in the converted barn which had a large communal area fireplace, and kitchen. They've used a lot of really nice reclaimed architectural stuff- some of the tiles were very old indeed. Anna (our host) is British and was very laid back and welcoming. She also had a great selection of local cheese and wine for us to try. Response: Thanks for taking the time to do a review. |
Guestbook for The Retreat
"Very relaxed after a wonderful holiday in this beautiful home," Jan Picton, Australia
"I thought of you & all the decisions you're making around the beautiful place you have there. One small bathroom is more than enough for me! Thanks so much for your photos - You made us feel at home so easily & everyone loved it - especially dinner that night. We'll recommend you to everyone & I'll also mention you to our travel agent." Ian and Margaret Anderson, Melbourne Australia
"Wonderful, serene, restful house on the river bank"
From the warm welcome of the owner on arrival to the last minute of our stay we loved this perfect retreat near Dijon. If you want to get away and explore parts of Central France this is your place - very comfortable beds, very clean and well looked after, but yet still a very rustic feel to the house. You can hear the stream gurgling below you whilst you sit on the bridge just outside your doorstep. Great for watching the sunset with a delicious glass of burgundy in your hand - shops and good restaurants close and lots to see all around the countryside. We cooked a bit and the kitchen is fully equipped if you are inclined to do self-catering. Our favourite place was Chateauneuf which was around a 20 min drive. Great views of the countryside steeped together with history of the French Revolution. Fabulous restaurant right in front of chateau - highly recommended. We plan to go back soon.
"For the romantic at heart!"
Our time at the River Cottage has been unforgetable and truely romantic. Anna made us feel welcome from the moment we arrived and the cottage far exceeded our expectations. It was very clean and offered everything you could need from a self-catering holiday. The surrounding areas are full of quaint little French towns to explore and offers beautiful scenery around every corner. The area definately offers a lot to see and for those who wish to, a lot to do! The cottage is perfectly located to visit Dijon, Beaune, Nuits St. George, The Morvan National Park, a good selection of chateaus including La Rochepot and Chateneauf-en-Auxios. You will also be ideally placed to visit the various wine cellars on the Wine Route. The surrounding towns also offer something for those looking to purchase some vintage French chic, in the various antique shops scattered throughout the area. Make sure to bring your bike or hiking shoes along as the scenery is just absolutely delightful, even a couchpotato would be tempted to go for a walk in the evening. Burgundy is a very special region in France, and The River Cottage is a gem hidden away from the usual tourist traps. It offers you a chance to take a deep breath and to relax, to soak up all that is French and makes this area so special - wine, cheese, meat and good people. The River Cottage is like a good vin de bourgogne, take your time to enjoy it slowly and it will reveal its heart to you.
"Secret Gem in Burgundy"
What a wonderfull place ,location was beautifull and also the area in and around the Morvan was accessible and made for a great holiday
The shops we within a reasonable drive and the Host was magnificent and helpfull and available at all times
Just the place to recharge the batteries. Deb, NZ
The property and village were everything we hoped for, Annie and Michael.UK
Truly and idyllic spot, R. kendall UK
"Wonderfully welcoming!"
This absolute gem is tucked away in the Burgundian countryside. The owner is so welcoming and accommodating, not to mention the amazing dogs! The gite is extremely comfortable, very clean and perfect for whiling away hours cooking and enjoying the local wine. The heart of the wine region is a little trek but well worth the time and effort to explore the beautiful countryside and beautiful wines. If you like being out of the tourist trap and in the heart of the real France - this is the place. R. Dowdall, UK
Rental prices
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| Prices for group size 2 | ||||||
| Period | From | To | Weekly | Nightly rate | Minimum stay | |
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| spring | 4 Mar 12 | 3 Jun 12 | € 450 | € 90 | € 110 | 2 Nights |
| summer | 3 Jun 12 | 1 Oct 12 | € 600 | € 95 | € 135 | 3 Nights |
| autumn | 1 Oct 12 | 1 Dec 12 | € 450 | € 90 | € 110 | 3 Nights |
| Prices for group size 4 | ||||||
| Period | From | To | Weekly | Nightly rate | Minimum stay | |
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| spring | 25 Feb 12 | 3 Jun 12 | € 550 | € 90 | € 110 | 3 Nights |
| summer | 3 Jun 12 | 1 Oct 12 | € 700 | € 95 | € 135 | 3 Nights |
| autumn | 1 Oct 12 | 1 Dec 12 | € 550 | € 90 | € 110 | 3 Nights |
| Prices for group size 8 | ||||||
| Period | From | To | Weekly | Nightly rate | Minimum stay | |
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| spring | 25 Feb 12 | 3 Jun 12 | € 1350 | € 180 | € 220 | 3 Nights |
| summer | 3 Jun 12 | 1 Oct 12 | € 1500 | € 240 | € 270 | 5 Nights |
| autumn | 1 Oct 12 | 1 Dec 12 | € 1350 | € 180 | € 220 | 4 Nights |
The property's weekend rates apply to: Friday, Saturday and Sunday nights
NB: Prices may be subject to change at the advertiser's discretion.
Check in days are flexible, please enquire directly with owner.
Cancellations made within 8 weeks of arrival are non refundable.
Dinner available on arrival night, €30 per person. Please book in advance
Phone available, please enquire with owner if required.
Dogs, _ €20 per week
Flexible changeover day.
Availability
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Contact the owner
* Required fields Please check the following errors: | 4 years listed You are contacting Anna Ker
Languages spoken   The owner is based in France and has advertised with Holiday Lettings since 2008. This villa has received 4 reviews from previous guests.  |
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