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Gite |3 bedrooms |Sleeps 8

Sully le Chateau in Autun

From £375 per week

Short stays welcome

Changeover Saturday

4.5 out of 5

3 reviews | Write a review

Key info  Swimming pool, balcony/terrace, car essential, private garden, no pets allowed

About the home

Forming a substantial part of a stone-built former farmhouse, this wisteria clad gite is situated 18 km east of Autun, the former capital of France in Roman times. Set amongst wooded countryside with views of rolling hills, the house, which is about 150 years old, looks across fields to the turretted towers of the Chateau de Sully.

Recently renovated to a very high standard, yet carefully preserving its unique character with exposed beams throughout, Les Glycines provides a comfortable base for a relaxing holiday close to some of Burgundy's best known vineyards. With three bedrooms and two shower rooms, this spacious gite can easily accommodate three couples or a larger family party and offers private fishing, use of the owners' pool and internet acces.

Facilities

Further details indoors:
The well appointed kitchen leads to the large comfortable lounge with beamed ceiling and original stone fireplace. Logs are available on request. It is equipped with TV, Video and DVD player. Access to the first floor is via a wooden spiral staircase with wrought iron railing.

The accommodation comprises a double bedroom with an extra single bed, a twin bedded room with another single bed and a small double bedded room. There is a large shower room with hydro massage shower, vanitory basin, WC and heater and a separate toilet room with WC and hand basin. Downstairs, there is another shower room with large step-down shower, WC, basin and washing machine. Cot, high chair and baby bath are available on request.

Further details outdoors:
There is a small private garden for the gite with its own gazebo, BBQ and garden furniture.The discreet English owners live next door and invite guests to use their above ground swimming pool. They also own a small lake in a nearby wood which is stocked with carp and other small fish. Guests are welcome to try their luck!

Further details

* The swimming pool, shared with the owners of the house, is only available through the summer months.

* Guests may access the pool by passing through the owners' garden.

* The well is a decorative feature in the gite garden and is still used occasionally by the owners.

* The owners require occasional access to the cellar beneath the gite.

* Linen. towels, cot and high-chair may be hired from the owners.

Conditions

* No smoking inside the gite

* No pets allowed.

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The Burgundy / Saone-et-Loire region

Burgundy summers are usually quite dry and can be hot ; perfect for lazy days by the pool or a gentle stroll by the river. For more serious walking or cycling, come in autumn or winter and unwind infront of the log fire. At any time of the year, there are lots of places to visit and Burgundy's food and wine are unsurpassed.
Although located in the department of Saone-et-Loire, the gite is not far from the vineyards of the Cote d'Or, with the wine centre of Beaune about 30 minutes drive to the east. The medieval city of Dijon, majestic seat of the Dukes of Burgundy, with its famous cathedral and Musee des Beaux Arts is about an hour's drive to the north. Chalon sur Saone, the home of photographer, Niepce, sits graciously on the river about 45 minutes to the south. A little further is Macon with its famous bridge and also the monastic remains of Cluny.
To the northwest, the Morvan National Park offers opportunities for long distance walking, pony trekking and boating on the Lac de Settons. There is a fascinating archaeological research centre at the site of the ancient Celtic city of Bibracte.

The Autun / Sully le Chateau area

The local village of Sully received its name from its founder, a Roman general who fell in love with the place, like many others since! Nowadays, the Duchess of Magenta welcomes visitors to Sully's imposing chateau and its grounds. In the immediate vicinity, there is plenty of easy walking straight from the gite door. The nearby small town of Epinac caters for most everyday shopping needs and offers friendly cafe/bars and a twice weekly market.
The quintessentially French market town of Autun boasts many fine restaurants and tourist attractions, including its Roman walls and splendid amphitheatre, cathedral, museum and military school with its fine mosaic roof. There is a lively shopping centre, twice weekly market and frequent festivals. Of particular note are the sound and light spectacular event in August describing the history of Autun and the traditional sheep and agricultural fair in September.
The arts have always figured highly in Burgundy and many sculpture exhibitions and music festivals are held in the area throughout the summer months.

How to get there

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Road access is easy via motorway from the UK, Belgium and the Netherlands; Calais is 600km, Le Havre is 500km and Caen is 550km.

The London Eurostar connects with fast TGV trains operating via Paris to Dijon (1 hour by car), Beaune (half an hour) and Le Creusot (40 minutes). There is also one train a day via Lille to Le Creusot, avoiding Paris.

Lyon airport is about 2 hours drive to the south and Geneva airport is about 3 hours away.

Hire cars are available at all these destinations.

Activities near Autun

Reviews

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10 Sep 2011

“La Belle Les Glycines” Having travelled throughout Europe ( and U.S.A. ) for over 40 years, staying in many holiday homes, I can truthfully say that Les Glycines is amongst the best we have seen. The home is set in a beautiful area, it is spacious, well equipped and tastefully decorated, with a large, enclosed, garden for for the children to expend their energy and a good size pool The owners, Steve and Susie, are extremely friendly and welcoming, ( fresh flowers to greet new visitors, unlimited fresh produce from their garden --the children particularly liked the chickens ) they are very obliging and are always available, with an extensive knowledge of the area and the most interesting places to visit, The highest recommendation I could give is that we will definately return to this holiday home

21 Aug 2011

“Outstanding Property in a beautiful location” This is the second time that we have been to this property. The location is excellent and ideal for young families as there is a large secure garden for the children to play, thus allowing parents to relax a little. Susie and Steve the owners are extremely helpful and friendly and provide information on local events that add to the holiday. The property has everything you need to make it a home from home experience.

07 Jul 2011

“Excellent value gite accommodation in Burgundy” We were two couples at the gite and it was perfect for that combination of people. Our hosts Steve and Susie gave us a thorough intro to the area and their suggestions on local activities were were most helpful. Everything in the house worked well and we visited most of the local sights. We hope to return some day in the future in order to finish our love affair with Burgundy.

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We couldn't have chosen a better area or a more welcoming and picture perfect gite for our first French holiday. Couple from Cheltenham, UK.

We enjoyed the whole lot of it, the pool, the garden, the lovely fireplace, everything. .. We'll be sure to recommend you to everyone we know. - Family from The Netherlands

It was one of our best holidays ever, extremely relaxing - good wine, good food, good friends and beautiful house and garden. - Family from Sweden.

What a wonderful relaxing place to unwind ..... Would willingly recommend it to anybody wanting to spend time in rural France. - Family from Melbourne, Australia.

Thanks for sharing your beautiful home in France with us!
Thanks for always having a sunny spot for our afternoon wine ...
I would come back here in a heart beat and certainly will recommend you to my friends. - Party from Canada.

Rental prices

Prices for group size 8
Period	From	To	Weekly	Nightly rate		Minimum  stay
				Weekday	Weekend
03.09.11 - 21.10.11	3 Sep 11	22 Oct 11	475€ 475	0-	0-	1 Week
22.10.11 - 23.12.11	22 Oct 11	24 Dec 11	450€ 450	0-	0-	1 Week
24.12.11 - 06.01.12	24 Dec 11	7 Jan 12	560€ 560	0-	0-	1 Week
07.01.12 - 30.03.12	7 Jan 12	31 Mar 12	470€ 470	0-	0-	1 Week
31.03.12 - 29.06.12	31 Mar 12	30 Jun 12	500€ 500	0-	0-	1 Week
30.06.12 - 31.08.12	30 Jun 12	1 Sep 12	690€ 690	0-	0-	1 Week
01.09.12 - 02.11.12	1 Sep 12	3 Nov 12	500€ 500	0-	0-	1 Week
03.11.12 - 21.12.12	3 Nov 12	22 Dec 12	470€ 470	0-	0-	1 Week
22.12.12 - 04.01.13	22 Dec 12	5 Jan 13	560€ 560	0-	0-	1 Week

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

Weekly rental rates quoted are for the whole property for parties of 2 - 8 persons.

15% reductions for couples, out of high season.

Out of season split week breaks considered for the nights of Saturday to Monday or Tuesday to Friday. The tariff is 75% the normal weekly letting rate for the gite.

A deposit of 25% is required on booking with the balance payable 6 weeks prior to arrival. The full tariff is payable on bookings made within 6 weeks of the arrival date.

We can accept payments through the PayPal system or by cheque or internet transfer in Euros or GBP.

A French tourist tax (taxe de sejour) of 0,35€ for persons aged 13 years and over, per night, is payable on arrival in euros.

A refundable security deposit of 150€ against breakages and damage is returnable within 10 days of return of the gite keys following satisfactory inspection of the gite inventory. The security deposit is payable on arrival in cash.

Bed linen and towels may be rented from the owners. Costs per change are linen for double bed 10€, single bed 7€, towels 5€ per person (2 towels each). Please bring your own towels for use outdoors and when swimming.

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5 years listed You are contacting Susie And Steve Goodhand Landline +33 0385 829375 Mobile n/a Payment accepted Credit cards accepted Languages spoken The owner is based in France and has advertised with Holiday Lettings since 2006. This gite has received 3 reviews from previous guests.