Serenity in Corsaint - 1BR/1BA Cottage with Private Garden, Perfect for 4

1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 480 sq m

Popular amenities

Kitchen

Washer

Pet-friendly

Free WiFi

Outdoor space

Barbecue grill

Explore the area

Corsaint, Bourgogne-Franche-Comté

Semur-en-Auxois Church of Notre Dame16 min drive
Pinard Bridge16 min drive
Abbey of Fontenay27 min drive

Rooms & beds

1 bedroom (sleeps 4)

Master

1 Queen Bed

Mezzanine

1 Single Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Bathtub or shower · Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio

Kitchen

Garden

Dining Area

About this property

Cottage and private garden - rural bliss for two (or 4 with mezzanine)

This delightful house has it all - oak beams, flagstones, underfloor geothermal heating, log fire, French doors, south facing garden, large bedroom and bathroom with shower and bath; linens and towels provided, bed made up. It's the perfect romantic getaway for two people. From the garden you can see the sun preparing to set behind the trees beyond, and listen to loads of birdsong. There is a parking space outside the front door on the 'village green'. The downstairs is one large open-plan kitchen/living/dining area; the walls have all been beautifully plastered and lime-washed with a warm but very light shade of honey. Upstairs, exposed oak beams throughout the bedroom and mezzanine enhance the recent renovation of this charming property. Our stonemason and estate agent now tell me that they both regret not having bought the house for themselves!

Property manager

Bill & Jenny

Premier Host

Languages

English, French

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Amenities

Kitchen

Washer

Pet-friendly

Free WiFi

Outdoor space

Barbecue grill

Courtyard for parking or playing boules!

Pet-friendly

Free WiFi

Microwave

Kitchen

House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM

Minimum age to rent: 21

Check out before 11:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Events

No events allowed

Pets

Pets allowed: dogs less than 50 lb per pet (limit 2 pets total)

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

We kindly request that guests do not smoke inside the house. We accept dogs.

Damage and incidentals

You will be responsible for any damage to the rental property caused by you or your party during your stay.

Important information

You need to know

This property is managed by a private host (a party not acting within their trade, business or profession). EU consumer law, including the right of withdrawal, will not apply to your booking. The cancellation policy set by the private host will cover your booking.

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy

Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges

Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed

On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited

Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip

Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property

Safety features at this property include a first aid kit

We should mention

Cash transactions at this property cannot exceed EUR 1000, due to national regulations; for further details, please contact the property using the information in the booking confirmation

A car is required for transport to and from this property

About the area

Corsaint

Located in Corsaint, this cottage is in a rural area. Vezelay Abbey and Pinard Bridge are local landmarks, and some of the area's attractions include Office de Tourisme du Montbardois and Parc de l'Auxois. Discover the area's water adventures with fishing and swimming nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with hiking and mountain biking.

Corsaint, Bourgogne-Franche-Comté

What's nearby

Semur-en-Auxois Church of Notre Dame - 16 min drive
Collégiale Notre-Dame de Semur-en-Auxois - 16 min drive
Pinard Bridge - 16 min drive
Alesia Museum Park - 26 min drive
Abbey of Fontenay - 27 min drive

Getting around

Avallon Maison-Dieu Station - 22 min drive

Restaurants

Delices du Terroir - 6 min drive
La Pomme d'Or - 6 min drive
Le Saint Valentin - 10 min drive
Biraud Johann - 6 min drive
Le Menhir - 11 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Cottage and private garden - rural bliss for two (or 4 with mezzanine) pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 2 total) with a maximum weight of up to 50 lb per pet.

What time is check-in at Cottage and private garden - rural bliss for two (or 4 with mezzanine)?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Cottage and private garden - rural bliss for two (or 4 with mezzanine)?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Cottage and private garden - rural bliss for two (or 4 with mezzanine) located?

Located in a rural location, this family-friendly cottage is within 9 mi (15 km) of Morvan, Vezelay Abbey and Semur-en-Auxois Church of Notre Dame. Office de Tourisme du Montbardois and Musée Municipal are also within 12 miles (20 km).

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9.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.6/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

10/10 Excellent

Clifford C.

2 Jul 2022

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Rural peace

Well equipped property in a peaceful location surrounded by beautiful countryside. Helpful friendly owners.

Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Rene B.

4 Nov 2018

lovely cottage in peaceful surrounding

Already at our arrival Bill and Jenny gave us a warm welcome. We enjoyed our stay very much in this cozy and charming cottage.Especially in the evening and night it was quiet, you could only hear some birds (and the soft chiming of the churchbells). Many interesting places and lovely villages are in easy reach. The building of a medieval castel in Guedelon, the near village Semur-en- or Flavigny, the film location of "Chocolat". Or the ancient battlefield "Alesia" where the romans beat the Gauls. We surely will return, the next time in a more lively season because in the end of Octobre many restaurants are closed in the evening. But in the nearby supermarket in Epoisses we found everything to cook our dinner ourselves in the very well equipped house. René & Yvonne, Switzerland

Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2018

This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Alastair F.

27 Oct 2017

Wonderful charming cottage

This was our second stay at this charming characterful and comfortable cottage that Bill and Jenny have restored lovingly and created a relaxed open plan living space. The kitchen is very well equipped and the garden outside the kitchen is private and bathed in afternoon sunshine. There is lots of information on the many attractions in the area and Bill is very knowledgeable and enjoys giving you more information if you need it. They live in a neighbouring village and when you phone Bill he happily comes round to change a bulb or deal with any other matters very promptly. We have stayed in several cottages in France and this is definitely our favourite.

Stayed 11 nights in Oct 2017

This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Anthony C.

2 Oct 2017

Great place, relaxing get away

We had a brilliant stay at Bill and Jennys cottage. The perfect getaway in a beautiful village. Bill and Jenny were extremely helpful and helped arrange things for us. I would highly recommend this property and we look forward to returning in 2018.

This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Simon H.

16 Sept 2017

Perfect peaceful holiday destination

A beautiful cottage with a lovely peaceful garden, just as described and with everything you would need for a relaxing holiday. The property has been tastefully renovated, a mix of French cottage style, but with modern day essentials and comfortable furnishings. A perfect location for walking, cycling and visiting many interesting towns, villages and markets in the area. This is our 4th visit to one of Bill & Jenny's properties-highly recommended-and we will definately be back again!

About the host

Hosted by Bill & Jenny

Bill has always worked in tourism primarily operating hotel barges and organising tours in the Burgundy region of France. Jenny, a Prue Leith trained chef, left her London catering business for a two week holiday in Burgundy and never returned!
Both Bill and Jenny intended to move on from Burgundy, but with the addition of dogs and children and the realisation that they already lived in one of the most beautiful parts of Europe, why change a thing?

Why they chose this property

For years Jenny had had her eye on this house. It hadn't been lived in for 30 years but she knew it would make the perfect holiday home; it's rare to find a charming detached house with a good garden in a pretty village. The owner was a kind man with bright eyes and a generous smile; he spoke into your face whilst enthusiastically thumping your shoulder every few seconds. There were many people whom he would not sell the house to, but luckily we did not seem to be part of this ever expanding list!
Before too long we were the proud new owners, but having bought it, we had to wait a couple of years until we could afford to start renovating. And what a house it made! Every year several guests ask us if it's for sale! We have four rental properties in Burgundy and even if one day we sold up and left for another region, we would have to keep this one as our bolthole in the Côte d'Or; so I'm afraid the answer is: it's not for sale, but you're welcome to come and stay!
Staying here is all about leaving the city and stepping back in time and enjoying the peaceful rural surroundings. No busy roads, trains, aeroplanes or noisy farms - even the church bells stop at night!

What makes this property unique

The house is unusual because it's in the middle of the village of Corsaint and yet all around feels so spacious; that's largely due to being right next to the church and the green and also helped by having a good southerly facing garden with a view. Inside the property plays the same trick; it seems so much bigger than the exterior walls dictate.

We live two minutes away from the house and are available if you need us. We hope you will discover and explore Burgundy in your own way, but if you would like a little orientation and guidance about where to go and what to do, then we would be delighted to help. Just ask!