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champ morin

Beautifully situated modern house with large garden, sleeps up to six in 3 bedrooms. Champ morin is In a medieval village close to Montbard, 40 mins by car or train from Dijon. 1hour from Paris by TGV.

Champ Morin is a modern house in a medieval village, with superb views over the surrounding countryside. The village is very old, the chateau and the church dating from the 13th century. Built on a hill, it overlooks the Burgundy Canal, which provides fishing, leisure boating, and easy walking. The River Brenne flows nearby. The house is light, comfortable and easy to run. The garden gives plenty of space, and the views are quite superb. Tranquille is the locals’ word, and here you will find it easy to relax, but the towns nearby will supply all the activity and facilities you require.

The living accommodation is on one floor, with a fully fitted and equipped kitchen and a separate eating area. The sitting/dining room has a large table and seating for six. here are comfortable couches and easy chairs. UK TV, DVD player, stereo CD/cassette player with radio, CDs, books, games provide relaxation.

French doors lead onto the east terrace, with superb views over the valley. The west window of the sitting room has awnings, overlooks a very large terrace with garden furniture and a built in barbecue. Three twin bedded rooms, one with en-suite shower and toilet. Bathroom, separate toilet.

The washing machine and tumble dryer are in the sous-sol (basement) with easy access to the garden. There is a boule court there, also a basketball ring and table tennis. A stone table and benches are under a sycamore tree, and give a splendid view of the chateau and the valley. Cows sometimes visit the field next to the garden. Parking is beside the house. The property is fully fenced, large gates closing off the drive. Not suitable for children under 5, as there are unguarded steps on the east terrace. Electricity, gas and water charges are included in the rental rates. Linen is supplied for beds, bathroom and kitchen. Blankets are available. Non-smokers only. No pets.

Supermarkets and a wide range of shops within 10 minutes drive. On Friday morning there is a very good market in the square at Montbard, clothes, baskets etc, and in the market hall you can buy fresh fish, plenty of cheeses, and an enormous selection of meat and vegetables.

Bar ands restaurant in next village, about a mile. Montbard and Veneray, the nearest towns, have several restaurants, from pizzas to “palace”.

Tennis, horse riding, rock climbing are all available close to Montbard. There are plenty of marked local walks. Swimming pool at Montbard, boats for hire on the canal there and Veneray, bikes for hire in Montbard. There are lakes nearby for swimming and water sports, with canoes for hire at Cry-sur-Armancon. The Morvan Natural Park is a huge area where many outdoor activities take place.

Burgundy is justly famous for its wine, food, ancient buildings and scenery. There is an enormous range of chateaux, buildings, museums, churches and vineyards to visit - the Tourist Office in Montbard can provide plenty of local information, in addition to the leaflets left in the house. The area is also ideal for walking, cycling, boating, or just relaxing.

Fontenay Abbey, Alesia where Julius Caesar defeated the Gauls, and the forge at Buffon are all within 15 minutes drive. Beaune and the famous Burgundy vineyards are about an hour away. Dijon, Avallon, Auxerre, Vezelay, Semur-en-Auxois are among the towns which are all within easy reach.