Old watermill with private lake

Moulin de Valette is a lovely family home in a beautiful setting on your own lake. It is a house where infinite love has been put into it and where many pleasant moments have been experienced by young and old. It is also a house where the possibilities for odd jobs are endless, where new spider webs hang in no time, and we sometimes suffer from a marten in the roof. If you are the type who can appreciate such a (never finished) rural house, then Moulin de Valette is the place for you. The space We are pleased that you are interested in renting Moulin de Valette. It is good to realize that it is really a very old mill and if your group is looking for an extremely clean (no cobwebs etc) and finished house, that our mill may not be a good choice. Good to know; we sometimes suffer from a marten in the roof of the apartment. You won't run into him, but you might hear him at night. Also a reminder that you have to bring your own bedding and towels etc. Are you the type that such (never finished) rural house can appreciate. Then read on! Moulin de Valette is a characteristic old water mill, built around 1850, which took its energy from the water of the reservoir on the Northwest side of the dyke, in front of the mill. Archaeological finds have recently been made that indicate that there has been a mill in this place in the Middle Ages that belonged to a slightly higher castle. Now it is an imposing large holiday home consisting of; the water mill, miller's house and a small cottage on the dyke. There are also several barns. It is completely free, in a rural area and has its own property of about 12 hectares, of which 5 hectares are private lake. Swim and fish can be done in this lake. On the valley side of the house, the mill overlooks the stream valley, which feeds the lake and flows along the mill in branches. This stream valley is also owned by the mill over a length of 1 km. Moulin de Valette is ideally suited for holidays with larger groups. For example, a family with children, multiple families, or multiple generations. Painting courses will also be given (please contact for more information) and the house is also fine for team building weeks/weekends. Renting is possible throughout the year. Preferably an entire week, but outside the high season it is also possible to rent a long weekend, for example. During the summer it is wonderful to BBQ in the evening and enjoy until late on the raft on the lake, or at a fire basket. In the colder months, you can enjoy by the fireplace with a good book and a glass of Burgundian wine. The building is composed by: - The water mill itself with at the bottom of the turbine, 4 floors with drive section, millstone and running tires that were used to transport the flour and grain. The grain was taken from the floor at the level of the dike with covered bridge to it. In this section, for example, you can set a table in the evening to eat here (with beautiful views over the lake on one side and the valley with the streams on the other), but this is otherwise in original condition and is not inhabited. - The miller's house with at the bottom of the basement, above it the living area with terrace and the upper floor converted into an apartment by us. - The small cottage on the dike with 5 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms. - Barns, built against the mill. - Sheds, along the road that runs over dike and on the valley side (with dish antenna). There is a large kitchen diner of 45m², with fireplace on the 1st floor of the miller's house. The kitchen is fully equipped with a dishwasher, kitchen machines and lots of pans, knives, etc. Adjacent to the kitchen is a bedroom and a study/reading room. There is also a bathroom here with a small shower and a toilet. The apartment on the 2nd floor (70 m²) has a sitting area with bathroom (with bathtub), separate toilet and large bedroom (25m²). There are four bedrooms in the small cottage; downstairs 3 of 10m2 for 2 people, 2 bathrooms (1 bathroom with a bath, the other bathroom has a small shower) and upstairs there is a similar room for 3 or 4 people, and a cozy children's room (2 beds up to 12 years). The water mill itself consists of 4 floors. The "machinery" of the mill is still in its original condition. Pets (dogs, cats) are allowed. From the holiday accommodation you have a beautiful view over your own lake (Northwest) or stream valley (Southeast). The house, as it were, focuses on two totally different worlds, the spectacular side of the lake and the understated romantic side of the valley. Everywhere there are places where you can enjoy the view of the lake in total privacy, to read a book or just relax. The water of the lake has been tested and perfectly safe for swimming. We have built a small sandy beach on the lake from where you can easily go to the water and where children can play. With small children who cannot swim, it is recommended to bring life jackets and to let the children wear them as well. There is water everywhere and there is no possibility to close off the lake or the streams. For very small children, there is the possibility, for example, to lock the sheltered terrace against the house on the southeast side with a child gate. There is a large raft (22m²) and a boat with an electric motorcycle. The raft can serve as a jetty to sunbathe, swim from and eat with large groups. A washing machine and dryer are provided. Guest access Guests have access to almost all areas. Other things to note Guests must bring their own towels and linens. Duvets and pillows are provided and some extra blankets. Bed sizes small cottage: Pink room; 2 mattresses 90x200 Blue room: 180x200 Yellow room; 2 mattresses 90X200 Children's room upstairs: Single bed 90x200 Bunk bed: 2 times 90x200 Childrens bed 2 90x170 Children's room upstairs to the left Toddler bed: 60x140 Double bed 140X200 Bed sizes mill house: Downstairs room by kitchen: 160x200 Upstairs room apartment: 160x200 Single bed apartment: 90x190