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Christine & Yves's place

Room to rent in Rix, Burgundy, France

If you are interested in staying here, you will need to send a message to the host Christine & Yves indicating your interest. For a formal booking to ensue, Christine & Yves will need to send you an "invitation to stay", which you can then accept.

Snowy landscape
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Your independent cottage with the main houseYour independent cottage and the main houseRix village overlooking the mill and the lakeYour terrace by nightYour terrace by nightWelcome!Inside your cottageInside your cottageYour bedroom on the mezzanineYour bathroom with its walk-in showerLogs for winterTea or coffee?Lunch by the riverPromenade along the mill streamWater lilies Rainbow in MarchEarly morning in winterSnowy landscapeWhite water in winterTempting in summerWood stove atmosphere...Feeling warm...Contemporary & historical features...in the main houseHistorical heritage...dated 1743!Bread ovenFish meeting, as every summer.Birds have to share!A very rich wildlife.Yes it can!The kingfisherThe mill from the village, a white magic morning.Could be a pub, but in Burgundy!A lovely region: Vézelay, UNESCO world heritage.The market in ClamecyTypical French.Pierre-PerthuisA drink in Clamecy?A lovely region: Saint-Fargeau CastleAn amazing visit: Saint-Fargeau CastleAn historical town: medieval Semur-en-AuxoisWaiting for you.

Description

Independent Water Mill Cottage overlooked by an old and typical village of Burgundy, Rix mill offers, for your exclusive benefit, the luxury of 5.5 hectares of meadows and water inviting to wander around, daydream or observe and contemplate the rich nature and wildlife widely present.

A self-contained holiday cottage has been equipped, combining the beautiful architecture of the era (built in 1743 before the French Revolution) and the comfort and nice decor one's want to find when on holiday. Spacious and bright, the accommodation receives the outdoor light through large windows offering an open view on the mill stream, the village and the river. The main room includes a fitted kitchen and a dining space, a living space (3-seat sofa - which is an extra high-comfort double bed - , television, internet wiring, WiFi and a large range of English and French books). An under floor heating system and a charming wood stove guaranty a great comfort, even in winter. The bathroom is equipped with a walk-in shower. The double-bed bedroom is installed on the mezzanine overlooking the main room.

Languages spoken

Fluent French & English

Amenities available

Available amenityWireless internetAvailable amenityTelevisionAvailable amenityUse of kitchenAvailable amenityPrivate bathroomAvailable amenityLaundry facilitiesAvailable amenityDouble bedAvailable amenityParkingAvailable amenityGardenNot available amenityPet at home

Level of catering provided

Breakfast; option of other meals at supplementary cost

Preferred level of host / guest interaction

Spend time chatting & getting to know each other

Home accessible to people with disabilities?

No

Are smokers welcome?

Yes, outdoors only

Can guests bring a pet?

No

Do guests need their own car to get around?

Yes, recommended

Location

Situated in the heart of Burgundy region, within the "Chablis, Sancerre, Beaune vineyards triangle", Rix Mill is part of the 200 inhabitants Rix village, just 3 kms from the medieval town of Clamecy (5000 inhabitants), where all amenities and shops are available, and 2 hours drive South from Paris. With a rich history, Burgundy offers a wide variety of tourist attractions and places to visit easily reachable by car from the mill: Vezelay (designated Unesco World Heritage site), Guedelon castle (one-of-a-kind project in the whole world ), Fontenay abbaye, Semur en Auxois, Auxerre, the Morvan massif and its lakes, the "canal du Nivernais",...and all the famous vineyards.

As an alternative to the car, the surrounding countryside will also invite you to walks, bike rides and boating. Two bicycles (more can be hired in town) are at your disposal on site. Use of an inflatable boat, swimming or fishing are all means of enjoying the 1 km of river. Pétanque, badminton and table tennis can also be practiced onsite and, activities as yoga, climbing, canoe-kayak and micro lighting are available at very short distance.

€176 per night

  • These days are available
  • Number of guests 1 guest
  • Host rate per night €153
  • Number of nights 1 night
  • Total price €176
  • (Includes Freebird Club fee)

Meet Christine & Yves

Christine & Yves

Your hosts, Yves and Christine, have spent many years as expats in Switzerland and the UK and are bilingual French-English. Their primary wish is to make your stay thoroughly enjoyable; your mood and ...

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