Gîte de Fer - GENOUILLY

Marie-Claire & Alain (amateur beekeeper whose hives are kept well away from the gîte), welcome you to a charming authentic traditional 18th century farmhouse, steeped in history & fully restored, nestled in a quiet, "cul de sac", in the heart of a peaceful & picturesque mini rural hamlet crossed by a bucolic little river full of fish (site that once housed a mill). Absolute tranquility, nestled in the rolling countryside, a stone's throw from the first vineyards, on the edge of a beautiful meadow (home to Charolais & Limousin cows in season), under the wooded ridges of the surrounding gentle hills, at the foot of a vast wild forest massif with a literal "Sea of Stones" (geological curiosity made up of several clearings of granite blocks of all sizes over nearly a kilometer). Magnificent rural & natural setting around, partly protected in Natura 2000 Zone & "ZNIEFF" for its faunal & floral riches. Enchanting setting & site, a true haven of peace & rest. Comfortable cottage. Warm country character, a bit rustic, mixed with the totally exotic soul of an old residence. Intimate & very pleasant "enclosed hanging garden" of 80m² bordering the meadows, carefully lawned & planted (supported by historic dry stone walls), with a shaded terrace under reed. Exposed terrace at the foot of the cottage. Access to pétanque ground & ping-pong table. Composition: Gite adjoining the owners' home (total independence). Wifi (fiber). Wood + electric central heating. Wood stove. 1st floor (access by external staircase): mini veranda, kitchen, living room, 1 bedroom (2 single beds 80x190cm which can be twinned into a double bed 160x190cm), bathroom (shower), separate toilet. 2nd floor: 1 bedroom (single bed 90x200cm + 2 single beds 80x190cm), TV lounge. Terrace + enclosed garden (80m²) with shaded terrace + bicycle storage + private parking. Mini-market 4 km. Supermarket 11 km. Soothing little "corner of the countryside"! Lovely authentic traditional 18th century farmhouse, full of history & fully restored - with a charming enclosed "hanging" garden of 80m² with a beautiful shaded terrace - nestled in the peace and quiet in the heart of a peaceful & picturesque mini rural residential hamlet, on the edge of meadows under the wooded ridges of the surrounding hills, 11 km from the charming medieval town of Saint-Gengoux-le-National, "Clunisian Site" labeled "Cities of Character of Burgundy-Franche-Comté" (very many amenities on site including a supermarket). In the heart of the gentle rolling countryside of southern Chalonnais, very close to the first vineyards, in the hollow of the verdant Guye valley (partly protected in "Natura 2000 Zone" & "ZNIEFF" for its rich ecosystems), a peaceful, preserved rural & natural setting, combining bucolic groves, rivers, vineyards & vast wild forests. Ultra-privileged location, at the crossroads of the Côtes Chalonnaises & Mâconnais vineyards, adjoining the "Route des Vins de Bourgogne" (extended by the illustrious "Route des Grands Crus" crossing the legendary wine villages of Puligny-Montrachet, Pommard, Meursault, etc.), ideally located on the routes of the Romanesque church circuit, a marked "green walk" hiking trail (very rich network of similar hiking trails to explore on foot or by mountain bike in the area) & a marked cycle route connected to Eurovélo6 (along the famous Canal du Centre) as well as to the "Tour de Bourgogne à Vélo", 4 km from the GR7 (adjoining the GR76), close to two referenced "Coup de cœur cycle loops" (all accessible within a radius of around ten km, the first of which is 10 km away) & 14 km from the Voie Verte de the "Great Loop of Southern Burgundy". Central location of choice in the very heart of southern Burgundy, on the borders of Charolais-Brionnais (labeled "Country of Art and History") & Chalonnais, at the crossroads of Tournugeois-Clunisois (labeled "Country of Art and History") & Mâconnais. Perfect for easy travel: 10 km from the medieval village of Mont-Saint-Vincent (one of the most beautiful sites in Burgundy with a literally unique 360° panoramic "belvedere"), 27 km from Le Creusot (renowned Combes amusement park / Creusot TGV station 19 km away), 30 km from the illustrious abbey city of Cluny, 33 km from Chalon-sur-Saône (labeled "City of Art and History"), 37 km from Tournus, 38 km from Charolles, 50 km from Paray-le-Monial (famous city of the "sacred heart"), 50 km from the sumptuous landscaped jewel of Roches de Solutré & Vergisson (labeled "Grand Site de France"), 52 km from Mâcon (Mâcon Loché TGV station 51 km away) & 54 km of Autun (labeled "City of Art and History" & its exceptional heritage rich in more than 2000 years of human presence). A literal haven of peace & rest for a relaxing family getaway!