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A well equipped edge of village cottage convenient for vineyards, historic sites and unspoilt countryside.

Accommodation detail

Agrippa Cottage is the end wing of a historic maison de maître. Accommodation on offer comprises:

First Floor

• A spacious, double aspect first floor lounge offering views of the château. Additional single beds can be placed in here if necessary. In this room there is a freeserve UK television.

Ground Floor

• A double bedroom with a large ensuite luxury bathroom with corner bath, walk-in shower and double basins. Described by guests as 'palatial'.
• Airy and light kitchen-diner
• A separate WC

The whole property is centrally heated and this is included in the rental price.

About the location

Agrippa Cottage is on the very edge of a lively village opposite a château about 11 kms from Avallon with its supermarkets and many restaurants. The village has a post office and a bar, which also serves as a bread depot. In the close vicinity are many historic sites including the world heritage site of Vézelay from where Richard the Lion Heart set off for the crusades and the caves at Arcy with evidence of pre-historic man. There is extensive unspoilt woodland and forests for walking and cycling. Canoeing is available with a drop off at the bridge over the charming river Cure some 50 metres from the house. Slightly further afield is the Morvan Natural Park with its many peaceful lakes and forests. Quad Bikes are available for hire there for the more adventurous. Local markets are well worth a visit and in the summer a couple of hours spent at a "vide grenier" (car boot sale) can be fun. The vineyards of Chablis and Irancy are but a short drive away. You can even take a train from the village and enjoy a day trip to Paris!

See Local guide and map for information on nearby towns and facilities.

How to get here

Travelling by car you would head south on the A6, the "Autoroute du Soleil" leaving the motorway at junction 21 near Nitry. From there turn left onto the D944 as far as Joux la Ville (5 kms). Here turn first right onto the D32 signposted to Voutenay. After 10 kms having skirted past Précy le Sec you reach the main road at Voutenay. Turn left towards Avallon and after 3 kms bear right over the level crossing into Sermizelles. The house is the first on the left at the entry to the village.

It is possible to take the train from Paris direct to the village or by TGV to Montbard which is 45 minutes away by car. To take full advantage of the area however, we consider it essential to have the use of a car here. Cheap flights are available to Paris (Charles de Gaulle or Orly airports). From CDG there are two direct trains each day to Montbard where car hire is available. 

See Local guide and map for information on nearby towns and airports.

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Facilities

Facility	Details
Type	Cottage (Self-catering)
Bedrooms	1 double
Spare beds	2
Bathrooms	1 bathroom(s)
Separate toilets	1
Capacity	4
Living Area	85 m²
Suitability	Non-smoking, Suitable for children over 8 only, Touring motorcyclists welcome, Unsuitable for wheelchair access
Changeover day	Saturday

Facility	Details
Internal facilities	Board Games, CD player, Central heating (oil), DVD player, Electric heaters, English satellite TV, Exclusive rental, Broadband Internet Access (Wi-fi), Owner on site
Kitchen facilities	Cooker, Electric hob, Electric oven, Fridge-Freezer, Ironing facilities, Microwave, Washing machine
Other	A washing machine has been installed and ironing facilities made available for the forthcoming season.
External features on site	Barbecue, Garden
Other	A set of Boules is available for use in the garden.

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Additional price information

• Gourmet Dinner can be provided on any day of your stay, in the main house, at a cost of £18 per head to include Burgundy wine. Please book in advance of arrival.
• Wine Tours We can offer professional English language tours (10 years experience). For example, a full day tour including lunch to the vineyards of Chablis and the Yonne at £90 per head for two and £70 per head for four people. You wine taste and we drive!
• Arthurian Burgundy A day's walking to visit some of the sites of King Arthur's Burgundy based on "King's Arthur's French Odyssey - Avallon in Burgundy" by Marilyn Floyde (available Amazon) at a cost of £50 per head to include a picnic lunch (minimum two people).

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