Maison Du Doubs

This manor in Burgundy offers a riverside country escape filled with elegance and polish. From the moment you park in the formal drive, you’re in a world apart. Children will be in heaven here - playing freely in the large gardens on the swing set, or beneath the 100 year old walnut tree. Inside there are games, table tennis and table football to keep them entertained on rainy days, and there’s even a nursery for the baby. Meanwhile, the adults will have plenty of privacy as six bedrooms in the main house feature an en suite bathroom. The decor is richly textured, and calming neutral in colour. Relaxation is simple, with a fitness room, sauna and steam room at hand. You may spend your days beside the swimming pool on the well-appointed terrace beside it, or down by the Doubs River, fishing for dinner.  This holiday manor is equipped with bikes and it’s a short ride into the village of Verdun-sur-le-Doubs, where you’ll find all the shops you’ll need. All that’s needed for a stellar holiday is an open bottle of Burgundy wine - and you are absolutely in luck. Take a quick 30 minute drive to Beaune for a cluster of beautiful vineyards, then return! Note: maximum capacity is 15 guests (14 adults + 1 child/teenager/baby) Features: Manoir Interiors Ground Floor - Living room with fireplace, satellite TV and Blu-ray DVD player - Dining room with fireplace - Kitchen, well-equipped with doors opening to terrace for al-fresco dining - Bedroom with king-size double bed (180x200cm), garden/terrace access, dressing room and en suite bathroom with shower and WC First Floor - Bedroom with king-size double bed (180x200cm), TV, river view and en suite bathroom with shower and WC - Bedroom with king-size double bed (180x200cm), TV, river view and en suite bathroom with shower and WC - Bedroom with two single beds (90x200cm, can be joined as king-size double), garden view and and en suite bathroom with shower and WC - Small children’s bedroom with single bed (80x190cm) and cot Second Floor (each bedroom accessed via its own staircase) - Bedroom with two single beds (90x200cm, can be joined as king-size double), river view, sofa, armchairs and en suite bathroom with WC - Bedroom with two single beds (90x200cm, can be joined as king-size double), river view and en suite bathroom with WC Annexe Interiors Ground Floor- Steam room and sauna (6 guests in each)- Washing machine and tumble dryer- Bathroom with shower and WCFirst Floor - Games room with table football and PlayStation 3- Annexed bedroom with two single beds (90x200cm, can be joined as king-size double bed) Fitness Room- Fitness room with bike, elliptical, rowing machine and weights Outside Grounds- Heated swimming pool (5x10m, depth 1-1.9m) with safety cover. Open approximately May to end-September- Poolside terrace with sun loungers (x8) - Al-fresco dining terrace for 14 guests - Traditional barbecue - Sandy courtyard for pétanque and table tennis - Pétanque set - Garden/grounds (4000m2) for children’s games - 100-year old walnut tree - Swings - 8 x bikes (all sizes)- Other outside games - Courtyard parking (up to 6 cars) - Large steel gate Location: The house sits in a peaceful village of 80 inhabitants along the river Doubs. The nearest small town of Verdun-sur-le-Doubs is 6km away with all facilities (shops, supermarket, banks etc) and it is possible to pick up a fishing permit here. You can rent canoes and kayaks on the River Doubs, as well as 12 person boats for day trips. The area is great for walking and cycling as there are plenty of tracks through forests and along the river. The house is also just 28km away from the prestigious capital of wines in Burgundy "Beaune". The market town of Chalon-sur-Saône (25km) is also within easy reach whilst the famous wine villages of Puligny-Montrachet, Meursault, Volnay and Pommard are within a 45-minute drive. Various different activities are available, such as getting a Chef de Cuisine in the Villa for a prestigious dinner, enjoying a cookery course in a local cooking school, a hot-air balloon trip, a jeep tour on the wine roads, a private magic show in the living room of the Villa and much more. There are several very popular restaurants within 6km. An 18 hole golf course is 25km away. Terms & Conditions: ? €1500 charged to client’s credit card by the owner one month before/upon arrival and refunded two weeks after departure, subject to full inspection. 3:00 p.m. 9.30 a.m. Electricity, gas, water, and wood for the fireplace included. Linen and bath towels (1 per person) are included. On request only and with prior agreement with the owner. There is a required supplement of €50 per week. Dogs are allowed on the ground floor only and are not allowed on the sofas or in the swimming pool. Any traces left by the dog (hair, droppings) must be cleaned before departure. Please note that access to and use of the property is restricted to the guests on the booking and is subject to the maximum occupancy stated (15 guests in total including babies/children). Friday. All other changeover days on request. Yes. However, guests are required to leave the accommodation clean, tidy and in the same condition as on their arrival. Any extra cleaning, laundry, maintenance and/or garbage disposal required will be charged against the security deposit. Outside only. It is recommended that all guests take out insurance to cover against potential cancellation and any accidental damage caused during your stay at the property. 7 nights. Short breaks of 4 nights or more may be possible on request outside of high season. . Included. Please note that like all heated pools, pool heating and water temperature are reliant on weather and outside temperatures. French Visitors Tax payable to Property Manager at the time of balance payment (typically costs €1-€10 per adult per night - please enquire if exact amount is required). Yes, 1 per person. The is open approximately May to end-September. Please note that pool opening dates are subject to local weather conditions and pool maintenance requirements and that cooler months may not be suitable for swimming.