L'etape de la Croisée

Former collaborators of starred restaurants, owners of a renowned local restaurant (l'Étape Charollaise adjoining the gîte), Philippe & Stéphanie welcome you to a beautiful traditional Burgundian residence of 19th century character, carefully restored & steeped in history (old country inn revisited). In the heart of a mini rural hamlet located in the rolling countryside, on the edge of the bocage (with the peaceful & famous Charolais cows as neighbors), on the borders of Clunisois & Charollais, in the heart of the green Guye valley & its river fish market (popular with fishermen), pleasant preserved environment of meadows & forests, 2 km from the small typical village of Saint-Martin-la-Patrouille (commune housing two 19th century Tuileries listed as "Historic Monuments" & a listed Romanesque chapel from the 11th century ), very close to a "promontory" offering an exceptional panorama of the Clunisois, the Monts du Beaujolais & up to Mont-Blanc on a clear day. Spacious, comfortable gîte. Contemporary character with a sober & zen atmosphere. Exposed & shaded gravel terrace. Pleasant, intimate enclosed shared garden offering a slide swing & a sheltered games room (including ping-pong table, table football, boxing punching bag & multiple games for children), completed by a large games area with a pétanque court, a trampoline & a real mini football pitch with its cages! Composition: House comprising 2 gîtes and the owners' adjoining home (total independence between each accommodation). Gas central heating. Wireless. Shared washing machine (located in a laundry room). Single-storey gîte: living room-kitchen-lounge (extra 140x190cm double sofa bed), one bedroom (double bed 160x200cm), bathroom (large shower/wc). Private gravel terrace. Enclosed grounds + playground + bicycle storage + shared games room. Private parking. Shops 4.5 km. Amenities including supermarket 14 km away. Contemporary-inspired gîte nestled in a beautiful, perfectly restored traditional 19th century character house, located in the heart of the hilly countryside (partly protected in the "Natura 2000" & "ZNIEFF" zone for its remarkable ecosystems) in the heart of the green valley of la Guye and the bucolic Charolais bocage, 4.5 km from the small shopping village of Joncy and 14 km from the charming medieval and wine-growing village of Saint-Gengoux-le-National labeled "Cities of Character of Burgundy-Franche-Comté" (very many amenities on site including supermarket). In a small hamlet including the owners' restaurant ("l'Étape Charollaise") nestled at the crossroads of the Côtes Chalonnaises & Mâconnais vineyards (not far from the "Route des Vins de Bourgogne" & the "Route des Grands Vins"), on the routes of the Romanesque churches circuit & the GR76 connected to the GR7, very close to numerous hiking trails marked as "green walks" (rich network of marked hiking trails of this type to be explored in the region) , 10 km from a cycle route (connected to the EuroVélo6 as well as the greenway), 10 km from a referenced favorite bike loop of 27 km (another route of the same type of 24 km accessible 16 km ) & 14 km from the greenway. Central location in the very heart of southern Burgundy, at the crossroads of Tournugeois-Clunisois (labeled "Pays d'Art et d'Histoire"), Chalonnais, Mâconnais & Charollais-Brionnais (labeled "Pays d'Art et d'Histoire"). 'History'), magnificent preserved territories, rich in sublime landscapes, renowned gastronomy and a literally exceptional heritage. Privileged location for easy travel: 10 km from the medieval city of Mont-Saint-Vincent, 21 km from the illustrious abbey city of Cluny, 28 km from Charolles, 34 km from Le Creusot (renowned amusement park of Combes / Gare Creusot TGV 27 km), 37 km from Tournus (world-renowned abbey site), 40 km from Chalon-sur-Saône (labeled City of Art and History), 41 km from Paray-le-Monial, 42 km from La Clayette, 42 km from the sumptuous landscaped jewel of Roche de Solutré with the very exclusive Grand Site de France label & 44 km from Mâcon (Mâcon Loché TGV station 42 km away). Possibility of renting the 2 gîtes on the property in "mini tribe" mode (with gîte no. 1874) for a total capacity of 8 people. Numerous leisure facilities to discover on site including a rare mini football pitch with its cages!