Large, elegant country house in the green for up to 4 guests in the **Winter SEASON and up to 6 guests in the **Summer SEASON (see below) The detached cottage with a wide garden is located very quietly on a hill in one of the hamlets of Taintrux. Saint-Dié-des-Vosges is about 12 minutes near by car, Col de Bonhomme and Gérardmer about 30 minutes. Framed by flowering ornamental bushes, lush wisteria and trees with silver lichen (“Bois d’Argent” - silverwood), the 3 km² property includes a garden with two terraces and a small wild forest. Un hammock invites you in the shade on nice days and in the light of the sunset on warm evenings. The heatable winter garden in the middle of the green looks through the birch trees into the Vosges. Do you like cooking? Then you will appreciate the 'Bocuse' gas stove with two electric ovens and the stylish dinner service. In the summer, comfortable lounge furniture invites you to the terrace. In wintertime, the evening on the large sofa is accompanied by music from vinyl or the Bluetooth box around the cozy wood fire of the 'Godin' stove in the salon. The open bedroom 1) with a large king-size bed (180 x 200 cm) is adjacent to the living room - perhaps the sun will greet you through the fig tree in the morning? The cozy bedroom 2) with a wide queen-size bed (140 x 200 cm) has direct access to the bathroom with shower and toilet. The bathroom has a second entrance from the hallway. There is space for one car or two motorcycles in the carport and up to 3 cars in the driveway. Bicycles can be parked in the garden house upon request. Mountain bike can be booked! In the upper garden you will find a second seating area with a parasol, a hammock and the outdoor games "Viking Chess", "Cornhole" as well as lawn tennis and badminton equipment and a volleyball and a football. The extensive property with lush bushes and trees is largely inaccessible, has no direct neighborhood and no fence. **SUMMER SEASON May 1st - 30th September: Up to 6 people can book, as the non-heated summer rooms in the annex are used in the warm season. In the extension, floor-to-ceiling windows and direct access to the garden provide close proximity to nature. In the summer bedroom 3), a king-size bed in country house style (2 x 90 x 200 cm) and spacious closets ensure stylish comfort. An arched passage leads into the summer salon, where you can sit in the cozy seating area with a two-seater sofa and wicker chair or at the desk behind the large window fronts as if in the garden. Please note: - Bedroom 2) automatically becomes a walk-through room when using the summer rooms. - At night you could hear cat or marten paws on the roof of the summer rooms ;)) - When booking the summer rooms, the rest of the house is available as usual. Arrange your arrival in peace: There is a key box at the right side entrance for your access to the house. You will receive the code via SMS on the morning of your arrival. At dusk or in the dark, we recommend using a mobile phone flashlight to see the numbers better! The key opens the front door (and not the side door)! With personal contact with Roseline, your check-in is perfect! To check out, please return the house key to her personally on the morning of your departure. My neighbor Roseline is your attentive on-site contact – if you have any further questions, I am available by phone and messenger. We are committed to ensuring you have a wonderful stay in the cottage - please contact us! Enchantée de vous accueillir ! Pleased to welcome you to the cottage! Susan Please note: - Accessibility: There is a step between some rooms in the house and annex. - Season: As described above, from November 1st to March 31st, only up to 4 people can book! - Wood stove: At temperatures below 10 degrees, additional heating with a stove may be necessary. Wood is then included in the price. - Wifi: There is a WiFi connection in the winter garden via a mobile router (200 GB)! The mobile network varies between 3G and 4G quality. Data volume can be expanded upon request. - Baby travel cot: A baby bed (60 x 120 cm) with an insert mat is available. For hygiene reasons, please bring your own mattress or soft surface! - BBQ and open fires: Due to the risk of fire, open fires and grilling with embers are currently prohibited on the property. We will find a solution by the summer season, probably in the form of a permanently installed fire pit.