House in Picturesque Village Steeped in History, Country Views
Quiet Location with Pretty Sunny Garden, 5 mins Walk to Village Shops
Sleeps 4/6 (2 Bedrooms)
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The house sits on the edge of a beautiful medieval village south of Fontainebleau. Perched on a rocky spur, Chateau-Landon was for hundreds of years at the crossroads of military, commercial and religious routes. The property has a quiet location with partly walled garden front and back, back terrace with views across a small valley -perfect for eating outside. Living accommodation on ground floor with games room in basement leading directly onto back garden. Ideal property for couples or families with children offering good security with secure gated parking within the property. Croissants at any of the three boulangeries or home-made food at the traiteur are a stone's throw away-as are local restaurants. An excellent base for exploring Paris, Fontainebleau, Barbizon, the Loire Valley, chateaux, vineyards (Sancerre, Chablis..) and also a charming spot for walking, cycling (bikes at the house) or just enjoying French rural life.
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| Rental Period | Per Night | Per Week | Per Month | Min. Stay (Nights) |
| 29 October 2011 - 24 December 2011 | £275 | 7 | ||
| 24 December 2011 - 31 December 2011 | £375 | 7 | ||
| 31 December 2011 - 7 January 2012 | £375 | 7 | ||
| 7 January 2012 - 11 February 2012 | £285 | - | ||
| 11 February 2012 - 18 February 2012 | £395 | - | ||
| 18 February 2012 - 31 March 2012 | £285 | - | ||
| 31 March 2012 - 14 April 2012 | £425 | - | ||
| 14 April 2012 - 2 June 2012 | £285 | - | ||
| 2 June 2012 - 30 June 2012 | £425 | - | ||
| 30 June 2012 - 1 September 2012 | £525 | - | ||
| 1 September 2012 - 29 September 2012 | £395 | - | ||
| 29 September 2012 - 27 October 2012 | £285 | - | ||
| 27 October 2012 - 3 November 2012 | £425 | - | ||
| 3 November 2012 - 22 December 2012 | £285 | - | ||
| 22 December 2012 - 5 January 2013 | £425 | - |
Notes on prices
Prices are per property per week in UK Pounds. £25 off the second week.
Changeover day
Saturday.
Accommodation
| Bedrooms: | Bedroom 1 with double bed and view over back garden. Bedroom 2 with twin beds and view over front garden. 1 double sofabed in living room (can be partitioned off). |
| Bathrooms: | 1 Bathroom with bath/shower over. Separate wc with handbasin. |
| Kitchen: | Country-style kitchen overlooking rear garden. Gas cooker, microwave, fridge, dishwasher, washing-machine, coffee-maker, table and chairs. |
| Living Rooms: | Spacious living/dining area, TV and DVD player, stereo. Light airy room with french windows overlooking front garden. One end containing double sofabed can be partitioned off. |
| Other: | Games Room in large basement area with table-tennis table, table football, air hockey table and dartboard. Garden furniture and barbecue. 4 adult bikes, 1 adult folding and 3 children's bikes (wheel diameters of 40, 51 & 60 cms). |
| Cleaning/towels/ linen/maid service: |
Bedlinen supplied but no towels or tea towels. The property is cleaned between guests. |
| Amenities/Facilities: | hob/stove oven fridge microwave dishwasher washing machine iron/ironing board tv central heating cot high chair barbecue |
| Location Type: | rural village |
Notes on accommodation
Telephone for incoming calls only.
No smoking and no pets
Accessibility
No wheelchair facilities (steps).
Outside
Charming walled front garden with small terrace and lawn.
Large rear garden with raised terrace and peaceful country view across the adjoining valley.
Garden furniture and barbeque stored in basement.
Golf
Three 18 holes courses :
Domaine de Vaugouard, 15 mins south
Golf de Fontainebleau, 25 mins north
Golf de Cely, 35 mins north
Travel
Nearest airport is Orly (1 hour by car)
Calais and Boulogne (4/5 hours by car)
Car is recommended to fully enjoy the local area.
Distances
The nearest large town is Fontainebleau (20 mins by car) Barbizon (25 mins)
Paris (75 mins)
The Loire Valley (60 mins)
Eurodisney (80 mins)
Vineyards of Sancerrre and Chablis (1½ hours)
Further details
Variety of local shops 3 mins walk away, boulangeries, butchers, chemists, grocer, bank, bars and restaurants.
Supermarket, petrol station and post office 5 mins drive.
The village with its ramparts, hanging gardens, ancient monuments and the banks of the Fusain river with its old washing houses and mills, offers charming and interesting walks. The peaceful little streets bear witness to many centuries of history.
Tennis courts in the village.
Hiking and bouldering in Fontainebleau forest.
Go Karting : Souppes sur Loing (outdoor) 5 mins.
Montargis (indoor) 30 mins.
Swimming (Souppes, Nemours, Montargis)
Horse riding, Microlight flying, Water skiing.
Huge centre commercial at Villiers en Biere (40 mins)
Booking notes
Please contact the owners for booking information.
Guest comments
What a splendid gite! It was really refreshing to find a gite furnished in true French style, and with a really good supply of kitchen equipment; no Ikea to be seen. Claude, we assume that much of the furnishings were your parents; what a lovely couple they must have been to make such a welcoming home.
We had a wonderful two weeks in your house - very relaxing. We spent a lot of time watching the world go by from the bar aux remparts. We greatly appreciated the bikes - it's a fine area for cycling - particularily enjoying the circle to Souppes then back along the canal. We visited Delius' house at Grez, Provins, Barbizon, Vaux-le-Vicomte, shopped in Montargis, went to Paris for the day, and to Versailles when the fountains were on. Otherwise enjoyed wonderful fruit, coffee, kir mūre and wines. Bought back lots of ridiculously cheap Gigondas bought round the corner in Casino (the man asked where we were staying and said he knew you). The games room is a real plus too.
Owner profile
Jenny & Claude Harry
About the owner
I am French, but fell in love with England, and my English wife, 35 years ago. When my mother died in 2004, neither of us could bear to part with her house in the village in France that Jenny had grown to love as much as I did. The house was a peaceful oasis, a refuge from city life, but with enough happening in the village for us not to feel isolated.
We are so pleased that our guests seem to enjoy it as much as we do.
For booking and further information
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Contact Name:
Claude & Jenny Harry
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