The Little Village House France
Holiday Home Rental Description
This delightful, newly restored village house offers a comfortable and romantic bolthole in a small historic village with a population of just 245 in the heart of Burgundy’s spectacular Côte d’Or. Guests can enjoy a leisurely stroll to the village to buy fresh bread and supplies or to enjoy a meal in the local restaurant.
The Little Village House is a light, bright home over two levels, which has been renovated and furnished to the owner’s high standards with plenty of personal and homely touches.
A little private haven and charming one-up-one-down village house full of character; downstairs a lovely open plan living-dining-kitchen space; upstairs a spacious and stylish double bedroom with beautiful en-suite shower room. An old staircase twists its way between the two.
Outside, there is a private courtyard with sunny terrace perfect for eating alfresco and a spacious grassy area for whiling away in the sunshine. There is also a barbecue.
The friendly owners live in the area and are nearly always available to assist in providing information on all the local attractions and arrange private wine tastings nearby. They can also arrange extra services such as a shopping service to make your arrival pain free, as well as home-cooked meals and bespoke menus (please enquire regarding details and prices for additional services).
The Little Village House is a perfect base for exploring the region: this beautiful part of Burgundy has several historical sites, stunning landscapes, lively local markets and of course, wine tasting opportunities all just a short drive away. Be sure to visit the beautiful and charming hilltop village of Flavigny sur Ozerain, where the film ‘Chocolat’ starring Juliette Binoche and Johnny Depp was filmed, which is only 15 minutes away.The Little Village House is in a highly convenient location for the discovery of all the main attractions of magnificent Cote D’Or in Burgundy.
The charming village of Baigneux-les-Juifs hosts all the essential amenities including a bakery, shop, bar and restaurant making the daily croissant run each morning an absolute delight!
The village of Flavigny-sur-Ozerain is a must-see hilltop delight famed for the film ‘Chocolat’ starring Juliette Binoche and Johnny Depp. Listed as one of the most beautiful villages in France, it enjoys a quintessential French charm and is just 15 minutes away.
Further afield, less than 30 minutes away, you will reach the town of Venarey les Laumes which has larger supermarkets, a wider choice of restaurants, a cinema, sports centre and also a lovely golf course.
The historic town of Semur-en-Auxois has historic ramparts and medieval architecture, including the 13th Century Abbaye de Fontenay which is a famous UNESCO sight. Similarly, the Canal de Bourgogne is great for walking.
The famous city of Dijon, full of history and culture, is a great day out with architecture designed by the notable Mr Eiffel. One cannot enter Burgundy without a trip to Beaune, the capital of Burgundy’s wine industry. Enjoy a wine tasting and tour!
The surroundings also offer plenty of activities for the little ones such as the Nigloland theme park, the zoo at the Parc de L’Auxois, a swimming pool complex in Montbard, horseback riding, bike hiring, boat trip and a lot more. At Excellence Luxury Villas we pride ourselves on going that little bit further for our guests. If there is anything you would like to arrange for your stay, please contact the Excellence Luxury Villas VIP Concierge Team who will be happy to help. We can usually put you in touch with the right people arrange any of the following:
– Complimentary welcome hamper (basic food and household supplies)- Arrival day shopping service- Home cooked meals- Maid service/Extra cleaning- Cook/catering- Local day-trips or tours- Airport pick-up/drop-off- Babysitting service
This is by no means an exhaustive list, so please just contact Excellence Luxury Villas VIP Concierge Team to help you arrange any of those little extras that can really make the difference.