La Vallée - PRETY - Gîte

Both nature enthusiasts, Marie & Patrice welcome you to an authentic 19th century barn of character - carefully restored & enhanced by a gentle contemporary extension - linked to the old neighboring country farmhouse that they occupy today , also elegantly renovated. Calm & tranquility on the edge of a small alley, in the heart of a typical picturesque little town, with exotic charm & notable heritage (15th century church, astonishing washhouse in the shape of a Greek temple, traditional Burgundian houses, several mansions, etc.). Nestled in the countryside on the edge of fields & meadows, once famous for its pink stone quarries (used in the construction of many eminent buildings in Burgundy, including the elegant, world-famous Romanesque abbey of nearby Tournus), this former wine-growing village enjoys a splendid unspoilt countryside & natural setting, nestled between the banks of the Saône and the Bois de Fouget, a vast forest sheltering the La Truchère Nature Reserve, a unique biotope in Burgundy, rich in an astonishing variety of environments (sand dune , marshy pond, wooded peat bog, fresh forests…), magical landscapes as well as a rare animal & plant ecosystem. Comfortable cottage. Warm country character with contemporary accents. Zen & soft atmosphere. Exceptional large sheltered panoramic terrace upstairs. Lovely enclosed garden, carefully planted with trees, vegetated & very flowery, a literal intimate green setting totally bucolic & soothing, located at the foot of the gîte. Composition: Semi-detached village house adjoining the owners' home (total independence). Wireless. Electric heating. Ground floor: living room-kitchen-lounge (double convertible sofa bed 140x190cm), separate toilet. 1st floor: bedroom (double bed 160x200cm) with bathroom in open space (bath). Sheltered terrace + private parking. Enclosed garden shared with owners. Local bikes. All amenities 4.5 km.