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Magnificent 8 Bedroom Burgundy Chateau with Bassin Pool, Sleeps 14-18

Saulieu, Burgundy · France
  • 18 guests
  • 8 bedrooms
  • 5 bathrooms
  • Private pool

The villa

Complimentary Tea or Kir Ducal (Cremant+Cassis) and nibbles on arrival · Wide choice of catering options · Spectacular setting-close to many areas of outstanding beauty.

Situated deep in the heart of Burgundy region located 40 miles west of Dijon and offering an easy route from Calais, Paris or other parts of Continental Europe is this beautiful 8-bedroom, 18 th century Louis XV Chateau with 14 th century Medieval towers complete with its own moat/lake, extensive gardens, parkland with woods and bathing pool. Guests of the villa will enjoy a unique stay in an exquisitely presented chateau set in glorious French countryside. The chateau is best suited to groups of 14 although can sleep 18 persons on request and is ideal for family holidays, large family and friends get-togethers and special celebrations. It’s certainly worth bringing something smart to wear for the evening.

The villa is approached from a country road through the gates of the estate down an avenue of lime trees where guests cross the moat onto a circular carriage drive. Steps lead to the main entrance door which opens into a spacious light filled entrance hall which features a grand piano and a sweeping stone staircase to the first floor. Other rooms on this level include a stunning panelled salon/lounge with French windows opening onto the rear terrace offering valley views, ideal for a summer lunch, evening drinks or a catered dinner whilst watching the sunset, a dining room with seating for up to 16 persons, a breakfast room/smaller dining room and a fully equipped. kitchen. Other features include a chapel and a ping-pong table, in the 2 Towers opposite the chateau.

Other rooms located on the ground floor are designated private and are used by house staff/live-in housekeeper.

In the villa

What’s included?

Living spaces

Fire place · Lounge/living room

Kitchen & dining

Stove · Dishwasher · Oven · Refrigerator · Microwave · Freezer · Toaster · Kettle · Kitchen · Dining room · Kitchen table

Comfort & entertainment

Wifi · TV · Stereo · DVD player · Telephone · TV room

Bathroom, laundry & family

House pets allowed (on request) · Cot/crib (available on request) · Iron · Ironing board · Cot

Services & security

Alarm · Maid · Caretaker · Cook · Gardener

Outdoors & pool

Garden · Sun deck · Pool private to the property · Terrace

Setting & access

In countryside · Parking

Villa in Saulieu, photograph 7

Availability

When is it free?

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Where you are

Where is the villa?

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  • Beach42 km
  • Town16 km
  • Nearest shops16 km
  • Nearest restaurant16 km

When to go

When’s the best time to visit?

Typical daily highs, month by month.

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Layout

How are the bedrooms arranged?

  • 5Double bedroomsSleeps two
  • 1Twin bedroomTwo single beds
  • 1Single bedroomOne single bed
  • 5Bathrooms
18guests
sleeping

Good to know

1 x Quintuple bedroom. Please see detailed bedroom breakdown in description above. Some bedrooms are more suited to children although adults can be accepted in those bedrooms.

Villa in Saulieu, photograph 12

Good to know

What should I know before booking?

Minimum stay
Usually 7 nights all year, shorter stays of 4-6 nights outside June – August on request.
Arrival day
Usually saturdays all year. Non-Saturday arrivals on request.
Check-in
16:00
Check-out
11:00
Interior area
750m2 (approx)
Pool size
11m diameter

Questions, answered

About this villa.

Listing details last verified .

How many guests does this villa sleep?

Up to 18 guests, across 8 bedrooms and 5 bathrooms.

How far is the beach?

42 km from the villa.

What's the minimum stay?

Usually 7 nights all year, shorter stays of 4-6 nights outside June – August on request.

What time can I check in and out?

Check-in is 16:00 and check-out is 11:00.

Does the villa have a private pool?

Yes. The pool is private to this property, not shared with other guests.

Is the villa pet-friendly?

Yes. Pets are welcome at this villa.

When's the warmest time to visit?

On average, July is the warmest month, with a daily high around 27°C.

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