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.