Beautiful Village House

You'll find peace and quiet in this typical Burgundian farmhouse, which has been carefully restored to retain all its character and charm, providing attractive and comfortable accommodation. Totally secluded yet it's just outside a tiny village and only 2km from a small town. Larger centres are a 20 minutes drive away.

Burgundy is rich in lush pastures, deep woodlands, ancient chateaux, golden vineyards and endless unspoilt pretty villages. The quiet charm of le Vernay is blissfully restorative after urban life, whereas the wealth of local leisure and cultural activities always provide something new to explore and enjoy.

Set on a gentle slope deep in the countryside, the house faces due south and overlooks its 2.5 hectares of meadows and streams. From the large shaded terrace watch all kinds of wildlife: birds and butterflies, lizards and sometimes. bats and owls. Deer may run across the fields and you may see or hear wild boar and badgers.

The house is accessed from a small lane used only occasionally by local farmers.
There is a large garden hidden from the lane with a sheltered parking space and a former orchard. The terrace is well furnished providing a second outside dining area with table and chairs, as well as plenty of easy chairs for relaxation. From here, shaded by vines, one can while away the hours enjoying the view and peaceful ambience.

The terrace opens onto the well equipped kitchen/dining, the hub of the house.
The large adjacent sitting room has comfortable sofas with plenty of maps and guides, puzzles and games for all tastes. A large and airy bathroom and a separate toilet is also accessed from the kitchen as well as laundry facilities and storage.
The badminton rackets for games in the garden are kept here.

Upstairs are three bedroom and an other smaller shower room. Two have double beds, wardrobed and chest of drawers, the third a single bed with chairs and a table.

Further afield there's a wealth of history, culture and activities to explore. There are some stunning chateaux ranging from massive medieval fortified edifices to grand renaissance buildings and estates. Ancient abbeys and romanesque churches dot the countryside. World famous vineyards spread over the hillsides with their grand old manor houses and opportunities for tasting and buying their produce. There are many Michelin starred restaurants, whilst large and small local markets are well stocked with local produce. Cluny is home to the famous magnificent Napoleonic stables for breeding and showing Arab horses. For more active pursuits there's walking, swimming, bicycling, tennis and fishing (with permits). On a clear day Mont Blanc can be seen from high vantage points, whilst Lyon, France's second city, is just 90 mins away by car.