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Chez Charolais - sleeps 10 guests in 5 bedrooms
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5 bedrooms 3 bathrooms Sleeps 10 250 sq m
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Moulins Engilbert, Nièvre
- Saint-Honore-Les-Bains Thermal Baths12 min drive
- Bibracte38 min drive
- Lac des Settons45 min drive
Rooms & beds
5 bedrooms (sleeps 10)
3 bathrooms
Bathroom #1
Bathroom #2
Bathroom #3
Spaces
Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Separate dining area
Garden
Dining area
About this property
Chez Charolais - sleeps 10 guests in 5 bedrooms
Five bedroom (sleeps 10) beautifully converted barn with private swimming pool (open May to September). 200-years old barn conversion with exposed beams & galleried lounge. In a tranquil location with stunning views over the Morvan National Park. Walking distance to a pretty market town with good restaurants, a weekly market & all amenities.
Sympathetically restored yet with all the modern conveniences of Wi-Fi internet and BOSE home cinema system. Situated in a tranquil location with stunning views over the Morvan National Park, this character barn is within walking distance of a pretty market town with good restaurants, a weekly market and all amenities. The local area provides for all tastes of outdoor adventure, from white water rafting to lazy cycle routes along the Nivernais Canal. The sun terrace with private heated pool offers the perfect retreat for enjoying the sunny Burgundy climate and is ideal for alfresco dining.
Large kitchen/dining area with billiard table. Galleried lounge with large feature fire place, wood burning stove and ample comfortable sofas/chairs. Mezzanine with sofa and flat screen TV with Bose Home Cinema with Ipod docking station, Sky TV and Wii. Outside there are two eating terraces with outside speakers for alfresco dining. The swimming pool area has a child security fence, pool heating, evening lighting and ample sun loungers and umbrellas.
KEY FEATURES:
Property Type: Barn
Personally Visited: Yes
Nearest Airport:Lyon / Paris Orley
Nearest Bistro: local village "Le Bon Coin"
Nearest Restaurant: La Cadran
Local Activities: Cycling, Walking, Horse Riding, Canoeing, Wine Tasting
Lounge: Double aspect with vaulted ceiling, large wood burning stove and ample comfortable seating
Kitchen: Electric Hob and fan oven, american fridge freezer, microwave, dishwasher, washing machine, tumble dryer, window seat with views over swimming pool.
Dining Area: Large open plan dining area with billiards table
Bedroom 1: king size double with en-suite
Bedroom 2: king size double with en-suite (downstairs)
Bedroom 3: Twin bedroom with views over the swimming pool and garden
Bedroom 4: Twin (or super king on request)
Bedroom 5: Bunk bed room
Bathrooms: Three
Pets: No Pets
Entertainment: Flat screen TV, Bose Lifestyle system with surround sound and speakers to eating terrace, iPod Docking, WiFi, board games, books, pool inflatables, Boules Court, Badminton net, Children's swing, Weber Gas BBQ
Outside Space: Two terraces, Large garden approx. 1 acre, Private heated pool, Outside & pool lighting, Weber gas BBQ, Outstanding uninterrupted views, Private parking for upto 4 cars, Boules Court, Outside lighting, Outside speakers, Orchard
Suitability: All groups plus the downstairs bedroom is suitable for guests with low mobility.
Extras: Welcome Hamper with local specialities and fresh provisions, flowers, "Meet and Greet" service provided.
LOCAL AMENITIES:
Busy local village has a number of shops including a small supermarket, various Boulangerie, charcuterie, pharmacy, butcher, bar, bistro's, brocante, Lido with tennis facilities
Market: Yes - small weekly market and large monthly market
Crazy Golf 7km.
Canoe hire (Loire Descent) 40 minute drive.
Windsurfing/sailing/waterskiing/white-water rafting 40 mins
Nivernais Canal (daytrips/canoeing/cycling/fishing) 5km
Horse-riding 7km.
French Grand Prix Circuit 40 mins drive (pro-karting/racing)
Spa town 7 km (St Honore les Bains-spa and indoor pool)
Vineyards/wine tours - various locations Sancere & Beaune.
Sympathetically restored yet with all the modern conveniences of Wi-Fi internet and BOSE home cinema system. Situated in a tranquil location with stunning views over the Morvan National Park, this character barn is within walking distance of a pretty market town with good restaurants, a weekly market and all amenities. The local area provides for all tastes of outdoor adventure, from white water rafting to lazy cycle routes along the Nivernais Canal. The sun terrace with private heated pool offers the perfect retreat for enjoying the sunny Burgundy climate and is ideal for alfresco dining.
Large kitchen/dining area with billiard table. Galleried lounge with large feature fire place, wood burning stove and ample comfortable sofas/chairs. Mezzanine with sofa and flat screen TV with Bose Home Cinema with Ipod docking station, Sky TV and Wii. Outside there are two eating terraces with outside speakers for alfresco dining. The swimming pool area has a child security fence, pool heating, evening lighting and ample sun loungers and umbrellas.
KEY FEATURES:
Property Type: Barn
Personally Visited: Yes
Nearest Airport:Lyon / Paris Orley
Nearest Bistro: local village "Le Bon Coin"
Nearest Restaurant: La Cadran
Local Activities: Cycling, Walking, Horse Riding, Canoeing, Wine Tasting
Lounge: Double aspect with vaulted ceiling, large wood burning stove and ample comfortable seating
Kitchen: Electric Hob and fan oven, american fridge freezer, microwave, dishwasher, washing machine, tumble dryer, window seat with views over swimming pool.
Dining Area: Large open plan dining area with billiards table
Bedroom 1: king size double with en-suite
Bedroom 2: king size double with en-suite (downstairs)
Bedroom 3: Twin bedroom with views over the swimming pool and garden
Bedroom 4: Twin (or super king on request)
Bedroom 5: Bunk bed room
Bathrooms: Three
Pets: No Pets
Entertainment: Flat screen TV, Bose Lifestyle system with surround sound and speakers to eating terrace, iPod Docking, WiFi, board games, books, pool inflatables, Boules Court, Badminton net, Children's swing, Weber Gas BBQ
Outside Space: Two terraces, Large garden approx. 1 acre, Private heated pool, Outside & pool lighting, Weber gas BBQ, Outstanding uninterrupted views, Private parking for upto 4 cars, Boules Court, Outside lighting, Outside speakers, Orchard
Suitability: All groups plus the downstairs bedroom is suitable for guests with low mobility.
Extras: Welcome Hamper with local specialities and fresh provisions, flowers, "Meet and Greet" service provided.
LOCAL AMENITIES:
Busy local village has a number of shops including a small supermarket, various Boulangerie, charcuterie, pharmacy, butcher, bar, bistro's, brocante, Lido with tennis facilities
Market: Yes - small weekly market and large monthly market
Crazy Golf 7km.
Canoe hire (Loire Descent) 40 minute drive.
Windsurfing/sailing/waterskiing/white-water rafting 40 mins
Nivernais Canal (daytrips/canoeing/cycling/fishing) 5km
Horse-riding 7km.
French Grand Prix Circuit 40 mins drive (pro-karting/racing)
Spa town 7 km (St Honore les Bains-spa and indoor pool)
Vineyards/wine tours - various locations Sancere & Beaune.
Property manager
Joanne Nicholson
Premier Host
Languages
English, French
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Amenities
Pool
Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Free WiFi
Gym
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House Rules
Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 21
Check out before 10:00 AM
Children
Children allowed: ages 0–17
Events
No events allowed
Pets
No pets allowed
Smoking
Smoking is not permitted
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Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
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Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
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What's nearby
- Saint-Honore-Les-Bains Thermal Baths - 12 min drive - 12.7 km
- Étang des Sources - 15 min drive - 13.4 km
- La Montagne Castle - 17 min drive - 13.7 km
- Bibracte - 38 min drive - 32.3 km
- Lac des Settons - 45 min drive - 41.7 km
Getting around
Restaurants
- La Puzze - 8 min drive
- Entrepôt de la Gare - 11 min drive
- Don Camillo - 10 min drive
- Restaurant l'Ecluse de Fleury - 20 min drive
- Le Bistrot du Parc - 11 min drive
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13 June 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Stayed 7 nights in May 2025
10/10 Excellent
Jane G.
19 May 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Lovely Chez Charolais
Jane G.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2024
8/10 Good
Ruud K.
25 Sept 2020
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy
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Ruud K.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2020
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8/10 Good
David B.
3 Aug 2020
Fun in the sun
David B.
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8/10 Good
Richard A.
2 May 2019
A family gathering
Richard A.
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.
10/10 Excellent
Joan S.
26 Feb 2017
Could not have asked for better
Joan S.
About the host
Hosted by Joanne Nicholson

This property has been owned for nearly 20 years and is both a home and a holiday rental. It has been sympathetically restored with a light touch and tasteful additions. We have a genuine interest in making your holiday as perfect as possible and always follow up our bookings with a questionnaire. Our customer feedback is extremely valuable and allows us to improve our guest service.
Why they chose this property
Chez Charolais is part of our family, due to work commitments we wish to share our lovely home with others and hope you will enjoy this piece of paradise as much as we do. The local area has the perfect balance of local amenities all within easy reach. The location offers a rare combination of tranquility without being too remote. There are many out door pursuits offering a genuine French holiday experience.
What makes this property unique
We have a local property manager and point of contact during your stay. Every effort has been made to maintain a French feel to the property, most of the furniture has been bought at local Brocante's over the years giving it a genuine French ambience and offering our guests the best of France. The local village is famous for it's Charolais Beef and local produce with one of the largest markets in the Morvan National Park.
Languages:
English, French
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