La Grande Ourse

A delightful, carefully restored 19th-century "fournier" (traditional bread oven) nestled in the heart of a typical farming village (with a beautiful 12th-century Romanesque church a stone's throw away) perched on an exposed hillside at the foot of an ancient volcano (the "Volcan de Drevin", 494 m high). A soothing, unspoilt countryside setting, nestled on the edge of a vast meadow plateau (with peaceful Charolais cows as neighbors?), in the heart of the gentle, rolling Creusot countryside, a succession of bocage valleys encircled by wooded hills, bucolic fish-filled ponds (including the vast 48-hectare Brandon fishing pond nearby) and deep, wild forests to explore on foot or mountain bike (numerous panoramic "belvederes"). Very comfortable gîte. Warm, contemporary style enhanced by meticulous "ethnic" decoration inspired by the owners' various travels (between Asia, Madagascar, Jordan & the Maghreb). Lots of charm. Cosy, cozy & cocooning atmosphere. Large, exposed & shaded terrace opening onto a pleasant little natural garden featuring an imposing cherry tree, encircled by centuries-old dry-stone walls, and a rare heated swimming pool. Magnificent unobstructed views over the surrounding countryside, with the majestic medieval castle of Brandon as a backdrop (a 12th-century listed building steeped in history).

Composition: House adjoining the owners' home (total independence). Wifi access. Electric heating + wood-burning stove. Ground floor: living room-kitchen, shower room (shower/Wc). 1st floor: mezzanine bedroom (2-bed 140x190cm), bedroom (2 single beds 90x190cm that can be twinned to form a 2-bed 180x190cm), separate toilet. Terrace + garden + private parking. Heated swimming pool (3x10m) in a natural bathing pool (privatized during dedicated hours from 10:30 a.m. to 8 p.m.). Supermarket 6 km. All amenities 8 km. TGV line nearby.