L'Île aux Hérons, a waterfront farmhouse

In the Yonne, in the north of Burgundy, 2 hours from Paris, hidden in the middle of the fields, the ideal place for your holidays and weekends, with family or friends. Composed of an old 350 m2 farm, a large landscaped area (15,000 m2) where a river and its majestic waterfall run, a quiet backwater and a green island, your rental offers you many activities: swimming pool, kayaking, billiards, foosball, pinball, ping pong, visit to the on-site craft brewery, hiking... The space With 6 bedrooms, including one suitable for children, the Île aux Hérons farm offers flexible sleeping arrangements, depending on your group. With its maximum capacity of 15 people for 350 m2, everyone will find their space to relax or have fun. Fully anchored in its natural setting, it also knows how to take care of the environment. Photovoltaic panels provide electricity, water is drawn directly from an underground aquifer and filtered to arrive pure at your tap. Preserving nature is also part of the journey... A large living room with a 15-person farm table will allow you to meet for cooking and conversation. With its large fireplace and relaxation area, it combines warmth and comfort, ideal for long evenings... The fitted kitchen combines simplicity and modernism. It is equipped with all the amenities and utensils necessary for your comfort. Large range cooker ideal for large meals, Senseo coffee machine or filter coffee machine, dishwasher, toaster, fridge with freezer space... Washer and dryer are available in the laundry room. The living room, which is equipped with a TV and stereo area, offers you a secluded space so that everyone can enjoy their leisure activities without disturbing the tranquility of others. At your disposal are: many DVDs, books, board games, comics etc... not to mention TV and internet access, and a Wii console with games. Each of the bedrooms has been carefully decorated in an authentic style. With their solid wood furniture and exposed beams, they all exude an atmosphere of serenity and warmth. Decorated with family heirlooms, the atmosphere of every room in the house will make you feel right at home. Particularly bright, the bedrooms also offer large storage areas and desks for working... In the area, there are plenty of activities to do! Swimming in the river or pool, slide, children's play hut, kayaking on the river, large space to play football, volleyball, petanque, large games room with pinball, foosball and billiards etc. The hardest part will be choosing... The pool is under cover but not heated. Pinball, foosball and billiards are available in the games room. Two kayaks are available on site. And great news, a craft brewery has moved into the premises! A visit and tasting is possible to discover the brewing of beer but especially to savor the organic beers brewed on site. Bottles and kegs (with tap loan) available to enhance your stay. The owners and managers of the cottage also live on the estate, in a second house: an old water mill, and will be available to welcome you and answer your questions. Other things to note A craft brewery is located in part of the premises. A visit with tasting is possible to discover the making of beer, but above all to savor the organic beers brewed on site. Bottles and kegs (with tap rental) are available to enhance your stay. Please note that it is best to reserve the hot tub(s) in advance.