Les Grenouilles - Saint Aubin EN Charollais

Raphaëlle welcomes you to a charming, authentic, characterful 15th-century stable, steeped in history and carefully restored, quietly located on a vast 10-hectare family estate (formerly a "stronghold" with a fortified castle, a historic estate of which an elegant and exotic watchtower still remains) composed of several buildings, all perfectly renovated, nestled in a star-shaped formation around a large interior courtyard. Total tranquility in the countryside, in the heart of a mini rural hamlet nestled in the heart of the bucolic Charolais bocage, on a vast "open" plateau of pastures and meadows (with the famous "local" cows as peaceful neighbors), a stone's throw from a beautiful, preserved forest. Very comfortable gîte. Ultra spacious. Vast, very rare 80m² living room enhanced by unusual original vaulted brick ceilings ("voûtins"). Warm, country character in the spirit of a sweet "family home". Lots of charm and character. Very well-equipped (especially for children). Pleasant garden offering a magnificent unobstructed view of the surrounding countryside, completely unoverlooked, featuring an unusual and beautiful natural swimming pool (8x4m). You'll also enjoy a pétanque court and an orchard for the pleasure of fresh and organic fruit during your stay (apple, pear, fig, etc.). Composition: Detached house adjoining a second gîte (complete independence). Wi-Fi. Oil-fired central heating + fireplace (pleasure fire only). Ground floor: living room-kitchen-lounge, laundry room, separate toilet. 1st floor: 4 bedrooms (2 single beds 90x190cm in each), including 2 with private bathroom/toilet (one with bathtub / one with shower), bathroom (bathtub), separate toilet. Shared grounds for the gîtes (3000m²), natural swimming pool (8x4m), pétanque court, spacious carport (no allocated space) & enclosed kennel for dogs. Dogs are not allowed "pool side". Private parking. Bicycle storage. All amenities. A literal haven of peace and rest! Authentic character stable dating from the 15th century, steeped in history and carefully restored into a comfortable holiday home - with a beautiful natural swimming pool (8x4m) & a pétanque court shared with a second gîte - nestled in a quiet area on a vast historic estate of 10 ha (old "stronghold" with fortified castle), 9 km from Paray-le-Monial, an illustrious sanctuary city of the "Sacred Heart" of world renown (all amenities on site). Total tranquility in the countryside, in a mini rural hamlet nestled in the heart of the bucolic Charolais bocage, a stone's throw from a beautiful preserved forest. Ideally located on the route of the Romanesque churches circuit, 2 km from the EuroVélo6 & a referenced "favorite bike loop" of 63 km (along the banks of the famous Canal du Centre nearby, to be discovered by boat or on foot), 5 km from a marked "green walk" hiking trail (very rich network of marked hiking trails of the same type to explore in the surrounding area), 6 km from the Voie Verte & 9 km from a referenced "favorite bike loop" of 49 km. Privileged location, at the crossroads of the Allier & the Loire (about twenty km from the banks of the Loire, the last wild river in Europe, classified and protected in the "Natura 2000" zone for the quality of its ecosystem), in the heart of the magnificent territory of Charolais-Brionnais (labeled "Pays d'Art et d'Histoire" / cradle of the AOC of world-renowned cattle & sheep breeds), rich in sublime landscapes as well as an exceptional historical heritage, at the crossroads of Sologne & Montagne Bourbonnaise and the Pays Roannais, not far from Mâconnais-Clunisois and Beaujolais (wine route & first vineyards about fifty km away). Perfect for easy travel (RCEA 7 km away): 12 km from Charolles, 23 km from Digoin (river marina connected to the Canal du Centre & "quiet canal" linking Digoin to Roanne), 34 km from Marcigny, 30 km from La Clayette, 44 km from the spa & medieval town of Bourbon-Lancy, 53 km from Le Creusot (Combes amusement park / Le Creusot TGV station 53 km away), 55 km from the famous Cluny abbey city & 58 km from the PAL amusement park. Possibility of group rental of the 2 gîtes on the property for a total capacity of 12 people (with gîte no. 3135). An unusual, unique & 100% exotic holiday, ideal for a rejuvenating country break in a "mini tribe"! A little corner of "green paradise" for young and old!