Charming farmhouse with enclosed garden

Ground floor: kitchen-dining room (25 m², terracotta tiles), living room (40 m², Burgundy stone floor, fireplace), 1 bedroom (20 m²), 1 shower room with small bathtub and 1 toilet with hand basin. 1st floor: 4 bedrooms (from 9 to 40 m2, parquet floors), 1 toilet, 1 shower room and 1 bathroom with toilet. Linens provided (sheets, towels, etc.). This farmhouse, maintained to be comfortable, has retained its 19th-century character. There is an adjoining garage with a Type 2 EV charging station. The space In winter (from November to February or even March), do not forget the additional cost related to fuel (examples of consumption at the end of this text). In general, we block bookings in January or February to avoid unpleasant surprises for our hosts and allow us to do maintenance work. A Hager electric vehicle charging station (7 kW) with a Type 2 socket is installed. If it's something you'd like, bring your cable and don't hesitate to contact us to find out the features. The shower room on the 1st floor was completely renovated in February 2026 (insulation, fixtures, tiling). In times of high heat, the house remains cool as long as you close the shutters during the day and open shutters and windows at night. This is because the thickness of the stone walls, the recent double glazed windows and the wooden shutters ensure good insulation. Sanitation is done by septic tank. The pit was emptied on January 15, 2026. We leave 48 hours between rentals (the time to do the cleaning including disinfection of sanitary facilities and kitchen items with bleach). The housekeeper intervenes, unless there is an exceptional constraint, on the Wednesday before the arrival of the hosts. All mattresses are covered with a waterproof mattress pad, fleece, and fitted sheet. Concerned about sustainable development, we choose resistant materials, low-energy light bulbs, ... If you want to swim, we invite you to enjoy the communal amenities (swimming pools in Vitteaux, Verrey sous salmaise, Montbard; body of water arranged in Les Laumes). Description of the space dedicated to renting This farmhouse has preserved its environment: bread oven, dovecote, garden, meadow, courtyard... It has been renovated and is maintained by a couple of farmers from the village. The dwelling is approximately 220 m2. The furniture is authentic. The 5 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms (one with WC) and 2 WCs are independent (no rooms in a row). The smallest room (for one person) measures 9 m2 and the largest 35 m2. The bathroom and toilet with handwash (paint redone in February 2023) adjoining the ground floor bedroom of 30 m2 (wallpaper and paint redone in January 2022) are equipped with holding bars. On the first floor, a shower room (complete renovation in February 2026) and a separate toilet are in the immediate vicinity of the 18 m² bedroom (decoration: wallpaper and paint redone in November 2021) and the white room of 9 m² (decoration redone in November 2021); the 15 m² bathroom (with island bathtub, shower, sink, toilet) is close to the green room (40 m²) and the metallized room and cream of 30m² (decoration redone in February 2022). The shower in the 1st floor bathroom was changed in September 2020, following a leak. Appliances (dishwasher, hob, oven) were changed in 2017. Leicht kitchen furniture with granite countertop was laid in March 2025. All windows are double glazed. The TV was changed in December 2019 and the antenna in July 2020. The fireplace in the living room is equipped with a usable wood stove (the fireplace was renovated and brought to safety standards in November 2018 and is regularly swept away). There is a laundry machine and metal bucket at your disposal to empty the ashes of your wood fires. The soil and game room are preserved. A laundry room attached to the garage and kitchen has been equipped with a handwasher since July 2020; it contains the boiler, a vacuum cleaner, a washing machine, a table and an iron as well as some drugstore products. A charcoal BBQ is available in the bread oven (remember to clean it after use). Sunbeds and garden furniture are available in the barn where there is the swing. Wi-Fi has been accessible on the ground floor of the house since August 1, 2020, but the internet connection is slow. Fiber isn't installed yet. The equipment of the house is intended for up to 10 people. The environment is quiet. Just ask us for details. We remind you that the fuel for heating is charged in addition to the rental (cost price) and that the wood used for the stove is charged 50 euros per year (cost price). Consumption can be up to 20 liters per day in autumn, or even 40 liters if the temperature is -8° at night. For example, the consumption was: - 0 liters in September 2025, in September2024, in September 2023; - 10 to 15 liters on the weekends of October 2024 and 2025, particularly mild; - 25 liters for a weekend away in April 2023; - 35 liters for the rainy weekend from 6 to 8 December 2024 as well as that from 7 to 11 November 2025 (sunny); - 50 liters per stay from November 20 to 23, 2025, October 9 to 11, 2020, 3 days of Christmas 2022, October 16 to 19, 2020, November 19-21, 2021 (sunny Saturday and rainy Sunday), from 3 to 5 November 2023; from 26 to 31 December 2023 (mild weather); weekend of January 31, 2025; - 60 liters on Christmas weekend 2023 (3 days); - 75 liters on weekends from October 29th to November 1st, 2021, October 26-29th, 2023; - 120 liters on weekends from December 27 to 30, 2025, particularly cold; - 150 liters on weekends of October 22/25 ,2021 (families with babies ) as well as November 26/28, 2021 (wet and cold with snowfall). We remind you that the sanitization is done by septic tank (completely renovated in July 2019). Optionally, ask for explanations upon arrival. The tap water is potable, however, its taste is variable (more or less neutral). As indicated in the house rules, we do NOT allow pets but we can offer you a babysitting address about ten kilometers from the house. The house is non-smoking; we appreciate not finding a butt in the yard. Owners are committed to preserving rural heritage. They also have a collection of agricultural equipment (tractors built between 1914 and 1950, threshing machines, tripotins, steam engines, ploughs, etc.) that they can show you. Just ask when you arrive and we'll set a date. Thank you for reading this description. Guest access The entire farm, including its park and garden, is part of the rental. Sheep may be in the park or in the garden. We remind you that pets are not allowed. The installation of an electric charging station is planned for early May 2026. If this is important to you, please don't hesitate to contact us. Other things to note The farm is located in a village with no fixed business. Venarey-lès-Laumes (supermarket, SNCF train station, pharmacy, doctor's office, etc.) is 12 km away. Baigneux-les-Juifs (butcher, pharmacy, general practitioner) is 8 km away. The nearest bakery is in Darcey (3 km). Personal vehicle is necessary. The farm space is particularly suitable for families or groups of friends. In the village, you can take a walk in the heart of nature. There are ponds where you can fish (day fishing permits are for sale from villagers) Nearby tourist attractions include the medieval city of Flavigny-sur-Ozerain, the medieval town of Semur-en-Auxois, the Cistercian Abbey of Fontenay, the Château de Bussy-Rabutin, the Forges de Buffon, the Alesia Historical Site and the MuseoParc. The Douix in Darcey, the source of the Seine in Saint-Germain, the source of the Coquille in Étalantes are quite wild natural sites. The Burgundian vineyards (Côtes de Nuits, Côtes de Beaune, Chablis, etc.) are about 70 km from the farm.