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Magical Tower Views, Garden Patio, Steps to Historical Town Centre, Kids OK

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2 bedrooms, iron/ironing board, WiFi, bed sheets
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Reviews
9.4

Exceptional

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2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 593 sq m

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Semur-En-Auxois, Bourgogne-Franche-Comté
  • Popular LocationSemur-en-Auxois Church of Notre Dame6 min walk
  • Popular LocationPinard Bridge9 min walk
  • Popular LocationCollégiale Notre-Dame de Semur-en-Auxois10 min walk

About this property

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You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

Magical Tower Views, Garden Patio, Steps to Historical Town Centre, Kids OK

Stay at the most beautiful (and most photographed) spot in Burgundy, nestled in the charming, quaint, peaceful medieval town of Semur-en-Auxois!

Our lovely restored cottage with a large, detached riverside garden, patio, orchard and vineyard awaits you. On the banks of the gently flowing River Armançon with views of the cathedral, castle towers, and ancient bridge, the house is just a stroll away from the town center.

The location offers convenience, privacy, and off-street parking.

Walk up the gently winding stairs around an ancient Burgundy tower for your morning baguette or croissant, or watch the town wake up from your table in a friendly café as you sip your first espresso of the day.

This enchanting little town of 5,000 is both vibrant and relaxing, a hidden treasure. Host a garden party or just relax on our large garden patio with stunning panoramic views of the towers, pick flowers for your table, and when in season, sample grapes from our organic vineyard, apples, cherries, pears, plums, and wild strawberries to your heart's delight. The detached garden/vineyard/orchard is 60 steps from the house along the river (which keeps the ants in the garden, not in the house!)

Offering tranquil relaxation an hour from Paris by TGV train and minutes from the cobblestone walkways of the town centre, the location is ideal for your next romantic or family getaway.

You can explore the lively Burgundy region on day trips by bicycle or car, go wine tasting, hop on a fast train to Paris or Euro Disney for the kids. There is a fresh water lake 3 km away for swimming and boating. There is bike rental shop in Montbard that will deliver rental bikes to the house and a rental car can be delivered to the Montbard train station for your pick up and return.

Your home away from home is comfortably decorated to create a warm, cozy home base for your Magical History Tour of the Burgundy Region. Perfect for small families and the dog or two couples traveling together. The house comfortably sleeps 4 - 5, with two large bedrooms plus a sleeping loft. There are modern appliances, washer and dryer, a towel warmer in the bathroom and a soak tub.

Keywords: Cottage

Property manager

Ken and Sarah

Languages

English, French

Property amenities

Internet

  • WiFi available

Parking and transportation

  • Onsite parking options include a garage
  • Onsite parking
  • Car not required

Kitchen

  • Refrigerator
  • Stovetop
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Dishwasher
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Spices
  • Cookware/dishes/utensils
  • Toaster

Bedrooms

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Bed sheets provided
  • Sofa bed

Bathrooms

  • 1 bathroom
  • Shower/tub combination
  • Hair dryer
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Living room

Entertainment

  • TV
  • DVD player
  • Books
  • Video library

Outdoor areas

  • Patio
  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden

Laundry

  • Washing machine and dryer

Comfort

  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property
  • Note from host: Smoking permitted in garden.

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board
  • Phone

Location highlights

  • On the waterfront
  • Near a hospital
  • In a village

Things to do

  • Water skiing nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Cycling nearby
  • Winery tours nearby
  • Wildlife and game walks nearby
  • Power boating nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Horse riding nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector)
  • Smoke detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property)

General

  • Unit size: 1000 sq ft (93 sq m)

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Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 5:00 PM

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Pets

Pets not allowed
Note from host: Additional pet deposit required.

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Important information

You need to know

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
Parties and events are allowed on site
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 not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation

We should mention

Cash transactions at this property cannot exceed EUR 1000, due to national regulations; for further details, please contact the property using information in the booking confirmation
A car is not required for transportation to and from this property

About the neighborhood

Semur-en-Auxois

Located in Semur-en-Auxois, this cottage is on the waterfront. Pinard Bridge and Vezelay Abbey are local landmarks, and some of the area's activities can be experienced at Pre Lamy Golf and Château de Chailly Golf. Traveling with kids? Consider Parc de l'Auxois and Office de Tourisme du Montbardois. Discover the area's water adventures with water skiing and motor boating nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with hiking/biking trails and horse riding.
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What's nearby

  • Semur-en-Auxois Church of Notre Dame - 6 min walk
  • Pinard Bridge - 9 min walk
  • Collégiale Notre-Dame de Semur-en-Auxois - 10 min walk
  • Alesia Museum Park - 16 min drive
  • Parc de l'Auxois - 20 min drive

Getting around

  • Montbard Les Laumes-Alesia Station - 16 min drive

Restaurants

  • La Rumeur - 6 min walk
  • Le Saint Vernier - 4 min walk
  • Aux Vieux Pavés - 6 min walk
  • Le Mont Drejet - 7 min walk
  • Delices de Byzance - 7 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Magical Tower Views, Garden Patio, Steps to Historical Town Centre, Kids OK pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Magical Tower Views, Garden Patio, Steps to Historical Town Centre, Kids OK?

Check-in begins at 5:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Magical Tower Views, Garden Patio, Steps to Historical Town Centre, Kids OK?

Check-out is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Magical Tower Views, Garden Patio, Steps to Historical Town Centre, Kids OK located?

This family-friendly Semur-en-Auxois cottage is located on the waterfront, within a 10-minute walk of Semur-en-Auxois Church of Notre Dame, Musée Municipal, and Pinard Bridge. Collégiale Notre-Dame de Semur-en-Auxois is 0.5 mi (0.8 km) away.

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

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Rating 8 - Good. 12 out of 35 reviews" "
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8.8/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Owen G.

Liked: Cleanliness
exquisite location
If anything the listing undersells the view from the house, it is spectacular and right in front of you. Walking around the old city is a rare pleasure, every corner you turn presents a comically gorgeous view; my friends and I felt like we were on a honeymoon. Our favorite meal in town was at nearby (everything is nearby) Le Saint Vernier and we got great inexpensive wine recommendations from l'Epicerie de Semur.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

Katherine A.

Liked: Cleanliness
Charming cozy cottage
Lovely experience all around. Semur is gorgeous and Bourgogne itself is a feast and a revelation - so many interesting things to see and do. The house is warm and appealing, decorated tastefully with beautiful authentic period pieces. It also has all modern amenities in place - very comfortable. The owners were responsive, friendly and helpful. We’d come back every year if we could!
Stayed 9 nights in Oct 2019

8/10 Good

Lynn O., Worcester

Liked: Cleanliness
Magical views .
Property is located in the lovely town of Semur en auxois with amazing views of the towers and ramparts next to the Pont Pinard and beautiful river. Shops and restaurants within a 5 minute walk. The house is well equipped with everything you need but we did struggle for cupboard space in the kitchen for our shopping/food. Lovely views of the town and river from the bedroom windows but again there was lack of wardrobe space. The beds looked lovely but the one in the main bedroom was really squeaky and creaked every time one of us moved in the night. So we moved into the other bedroom and we found that we kept rolling into the middle of the bed,even though we are of average size and weight.. This isn't a complaint but just letting you know in case you're unaware of these issues. The house has a beautiful garden with an orchard which is secure for dogs. Our dog loved it ! The garden and patio area is not attached to the house but is only a brief walk...around 60 steps...around the corner. There are 4 parking spaces available on a first come first served basis but there is a garage at the garden to accomodate a medium size car. Overall a beautiful stay in a very old quaint french style character house.

8/10 Good

Kim N.

Gorgeous location and village
Overall we had a great stay. The area is so picturesque. One thing to note is that this property accepts pets, which was evident from all the dog hairs on the rugs. Unfortunately for us with a crawling 7 month old baby this wasn't the best mix. Also the bed was not very comfortable with a weird combination of ply and mattresses being used. Apart from that however it was good, it had all the facilities and was a very quirky old property. The garden was also great and we enjoyed some wine whilst surrounded by greenery.

8/10 Good

Robyn W., The Hague

Liked: Cleanliness
Great little house in spectacular location
A week at Ken and Sarah's house is a bit like time travel. Located next to the river beneath the ramparts of a medieval town it is surprisingly quiet and cool even in the middle of summer. We particularly enjoyed spending time in the orchard/garden/vineyard. Excellent kitchen and wifi/tv if you prefer to stay in

8/10 Good

Mike B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Very good for a town break, with lovely view
Semur en Auxois is a beautiful place, and the location with a short walk up steps straight into the town centre is excellent. The classic town view is right outside the bedroom window. A pleasant, characterful property, with typically French antique furniture although this is formal rather than comfortable and storage space is a bit limited. Not so easy for children. Worked well for two, would be OK for four but five would be a squash. The garden is a beautiful quiet spot, although not actually adjoining the property, so you can't just spill out of the house and use the extra space. Check in and check out are 5.00pm and 10.00am, not as advertised on the initial publicity. NB Deposit is quite large, and takes a while to be returned, so make sure you have the cash flow to manage that.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2019

10/10 Excellent

Catherine C.

Fantastic house in a beautiful town
A charming house with a fully equipped kitchen. Walking distance to all kinds of stores and restaurants. Loved the Chromecast on the tv so I could watch Netflix. Bedrooms were very cozy with lovely warm duvets. Can't wait to go back.
Stayed 14 nights in Nov 2018

10/10 Excellent

Kelly R.

Fantastic experience in a beautiful location!
This home has all the modern touches with appliances and the fully stocked kitchen equipment , and yet maintains the character of the era by its furnishings and decor. We could not be happier with the experience of staying in this cottage in Semur en Auxois. Walking to the village center each day for coffee was a great experience, and the restaurants were all fantastic. I'm really glad my husband and daughter and I had the chance to enjoy and explore the the Burgundy region with our base home in Semur. I highly recommend this cottage!
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2018

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Lovely home in Burgundy
This is our 2nd stay and we enjoy our time here very much. It is an ideal location with the town with in a 10 min walk and the walk is lovely! We have many french friends in the town, the people have been kind and helpful. The home is warm and comfortable. The garden is beautiful so we alway spend at least a day at "home", enjoying the garden. '
Stayed 14 nights in Mar 2017

8/10 Good

Andre S.

Wij hadden de code nietom te openen Dat heeft ons twee dagen ge kost. Vrbo onbereikbaaaar geost o
Een geweldige plek in een Middeleeuwse stad
Stayed 14 nights in Sep 2021