The Big Dipper - SAINT PIERRE DE VARENNES

Both passionate about travel, Nathalie & Abdallah open the doors to you of a delightful authentic former 19th century "fournier" (traditional bread oven), completely restored with great care, nestled in the heart of a small typical agricultural village (rich in a beautiful Romanesque church from the 12th century located a stone's throw away) perched on a sunny hill, at the foot of a very old volcano (the "Volcan de Drevin", culminating at 494 m). Soothing rural setting & unspoiled nature, nestled on the immediate edge of a vast plateau of meadows (with the peaceful famous Charolais cows as neighbours…), in the hollow of the gentle hilly Creusotine countryside, a succession of bocage valleys surrounded by wooded hills , bucolic ponds full of fish (including the vast Brandon fishing pond with an area of 48 ha nearby) and deep wild forests to explore on foot or mountain bike (numerous panoramic "belvederes"). Very comfortable cottage. Warm contemporary cachet sublimated by a neat "ethnic" decoration inspired by the various travels of the owners (between Asia, Madagascar, Jordan & Maghreb). Very charming. Cosy, cozy & cocooning atmosphere. Large exposed & shaded terrace opening onto a pleasant little private natural garden, where an imposing cherry tree stands, surrounded by multi-hundred-year-old dry stone walls. Magnificent unobstructed view of the surrounding countryside and the majestic medieval castle of Brandon which appears in the background (12th century building listed as MH, steeped in great history). Composition: House adjoining the owners' home (total independence). Wireless. Electric heating + wood stove. Ground floor: living room-kitchen-lounge, shower room (shower/WC). 1st floor: mezzanine bedroom (double bed 140x190cm), bedroom (2 single beds 90x190cm that can be combined into a double bed 180x190cm), separate toilet. Private terrace + garden + parking. Supermarket 6km. All amenities 8 km. Note: the TGV line passes nearby.