Gîte de la Rua - MONTBELLET

Audrey & Eric open the doors of elegant authentic stables dating from the 19th century, fully and carefully restored (formerly linked to the country farm that occupied the premises, of which the imposing old "drying shed" courtyards remain), nestled in the hollow of a vast intimate interior courtyard located on the edge of a lane in the heart of a peaceful & picturesque little rural residential hamlet housing a beautiful 12th century Romanesque priory chapel (now revisited as an art exhibition space). A stone's throw from the banks of the Saône, in the heart of the Haut Mâconnais countryside, a peaceful, preserved setting of gentle mountains with bucolic rolling landscapes combining vineyard hillsides (first vines only 1.5 km away), fields, meadows & beautiful forests, nestled at the foot of the Burgy mountain (a wild massif offering an exceptional panoramic viewpoint as far as Mont-Blanc on a clear day!). Wine village with the "Viré Clessé" appellation, Montbellet has a rich heritage (12th & 11th century Romanesque church and chapel, several castles, notably medieval, many mills, wash houses, remains of a 13th century commandery, etc.). Very comfortable cottage. Warm country character with contemporary accents. Cozy & cozy. Zen & gentle atmosphere. Pleasant private exposed terrace (shaded in summer) opening onto the courtyard, literally "natural pétanque ground". As a bonus: in their company, you can visit the owners' henhouse as well as their 2 dwarf goats, penned at the back of the property. Composition: Detached house adjoining the owners' house (total independence). Wifi (fiber). Electric heating. Air-conditioned floor. Ground floor: living room-kitchen-lounge, separate toilet. 1st floor: 2 bedrooms (double bed 160x200cm / 2 single bunk beds 90x190cm) including one housing the bathroom (shower). Private terrace + parking. Covered carport. Bicycle storage. Shared courtyard. Small shops 7 km. Supermarket 9 km. Elegant authentic 19th century stables, carefully revisited as a sweet & comfortable holiday home, nestled in the heart of a peaceful & picturesque little rural residential hamlet, 7 km from the charming wine village of Lugny ("the little capital of Haut-Mâconnais" with many shops, a renowned "Accrobranche" site and the first wine cellar producing Burgundy wines), 8 km from the commercial town of Pont de Vaux (supermarket & river marina linked to the Saône) & 11 km from Tournus (world-renowned abbey site / A6 & all amenities on site). In the heart of the Mâconnais countryside, a magnificent hilly wine-growing setting (first vineyards only 1.5 km away) mixing agriculture and nature, rich in various protected areas classified as "Natura 2000 Zones" for their rich ecosystems, nestled at the foot of the wooded foothills of the nearby Massif Sud Bourgogne (vast wild space to explore on foot or mountain bike) in the hollow of the Val de Saône (river banks very close by). Privileged location on the routes of the Romanesque churches circuit, very close to the "Route de Vins de Bourgogne" as well as many marked hiking trails in "green walks" connected to the GR76 (vast network winding between vineyards & nature, to discover in the area), 2.5 km from the famous GTM mountain bike circuit (Grand Tour du Massif Sud Bourgogne connected to a vast network of marked mountain bike trails crisscrossing the massif, labeled "VTT FFC"), 2.5 km from the Voie Bleue running along the banks of the Saône adjoining the Voie Verte of the "Grande Boucle de Bourgogne du Sud" as well as the "Cycloroute71" (Tour de la Saône-et-Loire à vélo) & 4.5 km from two referenced "Boucles Vélo coup de cœur" (including a mountain bike circuit). Prime location in the heart of Mâconnais & its famous vineyards (AOC Chardonnay), at the crossroads of Ain, Tournugeois-Clunisois (labeled "Pays d'Art et d'Histoire"), Chalonnais & Bresse Bourguignonne, not far from the vineyards of Côtes Chalonnaises & Beaujolais. Ideal for easy travel: 11 km from the Salle golf course, 16 km from the medieval town of Brancion, 17 km from Cuisery, listed among the very exclusive 8 French "Book Villages", 20 km from the rare Truchère Nature Reserve (remarkable protected ecosystem), 21 km from Mâcon (Mâcon Loché train station 29 km away), 24 km from the medieval village of Romenay, 28 km from the illustrious Cluny abbey, 30 km from the sumptuous landscaped jewel of the Roche de Solutré labeled "Grand Site de France", 36 km from the renowned TouroParc Zoo zoological amusement park, 37 km from Louhans & 38 km from Chalon-sur-Saône (labeled "Town of Art and History"). A comfortable cocoon close to amenities for a relaxing "country break" for lovers or families!