Standalone K'BANNE

In the Nantes Vineyard, a small UNIQUE habitat to DISCOVER with bioclimatic design, ecological materials: the Autonomous K'BANNE (on independent land 40 m from our house) In Simplicity, take the time to STROLL, to EXPERIENCE this MINIMALIST Habitat and its AUTONOMY in Energy and Water Sleeps 5 in Dormitory (height less than 180 cm) ladder access Bathroom (4 m2) with Dry Toilet (chips) Living room (11 m2), Modular terrace 24 m2 Wood-burning stove, in the sun (or electric or gas) The space The 24 m2 Multi-functional Terrace (and all weather) to get closer to nature will serve as a living room on sunny days, but also when the temperature allows, possibility to sleep there (thanks to the 2-seater swing bed) with all the nocturnal noises and a starry night. In case of rain, it shelters you while remaining outside. For moments of CONVIVIALITY and EXCHANGES, when temperatures drop, with the Wood Stove of "our grandparents", create the WARM and INTIMATE Atmosphere of EVENINGS OF YESTERYEAR: games, chestnuts, stories, etc... The K'BANNE is heated by the wood stove that you supply with the wood we provide. (IMPORTANT: upon arrival the K'BANNE will not have been heated). Well insulated with small volumes, the K'BANNE warms up quickly and it is not cold. Take a BREAK: * Stay at the K'BANNE to disconnect and LET GO. * Slow down and return to the Essentials to RECHARGE. * A longer stay to CALM DOWN, FIND YOURSELF, FULL OF ENERGY IMPORTANT: access to the dormitory is via the ladder, be aware that this requires a minimum of agility: not suitable for people with reduced mobility and the elderly. Small slippers are available for sensitive feet on the rungs of the ladder. For cooking, 1 electric induction hob is available when the electric batteries are full, as well as a GAS camping fire. ALSO, we can also guide you in the use of the wood stove, the 2 solar cookers, the outdoor economical wood stove, as well as the Norwegian pot. When we use our small bread oven (under the renovated washhouse), then you can also cook your dishes with us. Large Trampoline and Swing available for children, as well as our 5 mountain bikes that we lend. Hiking from the K'Banne, with maps provided. If needed, CAMPING is possible with your tent. As a family and as a building contractor, we designed the K'BANNE Autonome. We furnished it in 2016 in simplicity with used furniture and equipment. To date, with 10 years of existence, the K'BANNE has its first small signs of natural wear and tear. We will be happy to explain it to you during your welcome and to discuss ecology with you. ATTENTION TO THE SPECIFIC ACCOMMODATION CONDITIONS OF THE K'BANNE AUTONOME - check that they are suitable for you - thank you: HOT WATER only if there is SUN (no electric booster so if the weather is NOT sunny, no hot water or with a rudimentary system with KETTLE on the wood stove), Sleeping arrangements (duvets, sleeping bags) to bring, as well as your personal toiletries Heating with wood provided, etc... ATTENTION, from the end of October to the beginning of May, the waterproof cotton canvas does not cover the Terrace, to allow the sun to heat the K'BANNE with its glazing (Living space then more restricted). In this case, if the wooden terrace is wet, be careful as it can be slippery. With the dry toilets (chips), upon checkout, you will manage the emptying of the stainless steel bucket in the dedicated compost, as well as the washing of the bucket at the washhouse. 3 bottles of water in the fridge for you, which can be refilled. (do not drink the filtered cold water) More than 200 ml from the K'BANNE the Departmental road, and 1 km the National road with its 2 x 2 lanes prevent the absolute silence of nature on the Outdoor Terrace, especially during the hours of "peaks" (and following the winds). This is a personal feeling, no nuisance inside when the joinery is closed SUNDAY MORNING, Vallet Food MARKET for your purchases of fresh products Stores including BIOCOOP 5 km from K'Banne + other shops IMPORTANT, so as not to be surprised during your stay: PLEASE remember, READ ALL OTHER SECTIONS in full for the Specific Accommodation Conditions related to the Autonomy of the K'BANNE. Thank you Guest access Number 4 in the upper part of the Hameau de la Bronniere de VALLET, go to our stone and wood house. Your reserved parking is to the right of the covered washhouse in front of our stone house and 35 meters from the K'BANNE Autonome, within walking distance. Warning: the sign for our Hameau Broniere is written with 1 N while the GPS requests 2N, Bronniere in VALLET (44330) Other things to note We want your stay to go well, make sure the specific accommodation conditions of the K'BANNE AUTONOME suit you - THANK YOU Even though we have stated that the K'BANNE Autonome could not accommodate children under the age of 12 because of the attic beds with access to the ladder and also because of the wood stove, younger children have already come without any worries. Read the comments. We accept younger children, it will just require special supervision (because of the ladder, wood stove, etc.). DO NOT FORGET to come with your sleeping bags or your duvets or your sheets (mattress covers and pillowcases will be provided clean, but also 2 blankets available). Exceptionally, if forgotten and if necessary, we will lend you sleeping bags. > It's not cold in the "dormitory" upstairs, no worries. Also bring your personal belongings for the toilet and shower (towels, soaps are not provided) With the dry toilets (chips), when you leave, you will manage the emptying of the stainless steel bucket in the dedicated compost (in the sheep meadow), as well as the washing of the bucket at the washhouse (near your car). Hot water heated only by the sun without additional energy: CONSEQUENCES for less sunny periods with "cool" temperatures, to take hot showers use a "rudimentary" system with a large KETTLE on the wood stove. (in case of a lasting lack of sun, among other things from November to February) > OR (AND) impacts with shorter hot showers or fewer hot showers (and also variable depending on the number of people) > In case of major inconvenience, on request, possibility to take your showers at our home in our children's bathroom. During at least the months of November to February (and the entire weeks without sun) there is no possibility of cooking with the electric induction hob, but rather with wood or gas. (the batteries do not have enough electricity reserves). The same and importantly, they are not powerful enough for electrical appliances such as raclette, pierrade, hair dryer, iron, etc. (unless you pull an extension cord connected to our house, to be avoided if possible). You will find 3 bottles of water in the fridge for your personal consumption. Tap water, even if filtered, should not be drunk cold, but it can be boiled no worries. When you want, we will fill these 3 bottles with water from our house. REMINDERS: More than 200 ml from the K'BANNE the Departmental road, 1 km from the National road with its 2 x 2 lanes NANTES CHOLET prevent the absolute silence of nature on the Outdoor Terrace, especially during the hours of "peaks" (and following the winds). This is a personal feeling, no nuisance inside when the windows are closed If necessary and upon request, you can use our freezer and oven from our house, as well as exceptionally our washing machine. Trampoline, slide + swing available for children Our 5 MTB bikes will be lent free of charge (note: no lights) - maps available. Hiking from the K'BANNE with maps provided. Mini-library on small housing, autonomy, solar and wood cooking, ecology. Small SLIDESHOW of the construction mode of the Autonomous and DISMANTLABLE K'BANNE can be shown to you (on request) with the explanations of Jean, the building contractor. INFO - BONUS: To please your loved ones, offer our "K'BANNE Autonomous Experience" GIFT CARD (booking in advance with no fixed date) Registration Details PROS-2023-11-103