Independent Water Mill Cottage in Rix, Burgundy

Spacious 1 bedroom cottage (double bed on mezzanine ), with exclusive access to 5.5 hectares of meadows and water. Built at the end of the 17th century (before the French revolution) in the heart of Burgundy, within the famous "Chablis, Sancerre, Beaune" vineyards triangle. The space Located in Nièvre department and overlooked by an old and typical village of Burgundy, Rix mill offers, for your exclusive benefit, the luxury of 5.5 hectares of meadows and water inviting to wander around, daydream or observe and contemplate the rich nature and wildlife widely present. A self-contained holiday cottage has been equipped, combining the beautiful architecture of the era (built before the French Revolution) and the comfort and nice decor one's want to find when on holiday. Spacious and bright, the accommodation receives the outdoor light through large windows offering an open view on the mill stream, the village and the river. The main room includes a fitted kitchen and a dining space, a living space (3-seat sofa, television, internet wiring, optic fiber, WiFi and a large range of English, French and German books). An under floor heating system and a charming wood stove guaranty a great comfort, even in winter. The bathroom is equipped with a walk-in shower. The double-bed bedroom is installed on the mezzanine overlooking the main room. Situated in Burgundy region, within the "Chablis, Sancerre, Beaune vineyards triangle", Rix Mill is part of the 200 inhabitants Rix village, just 3 kms from the medieval town of Clamecy (5000 inhabitants), the famous "Cité des Flotteurs", where all amenities and shops are available, and 2 hours 15 mns drive South from Paris. With a rich history, Burgundy offers a wide variety of tourist attractions and places to visit easily reachable by car from the mill: Vezelay (UNESCO World Heritage site), Guedelon castle (one-of-a-kind project in the whole world), Fontenay abbaye, Semur en Auxois, Auxerre, the Morvan massif and its lakes, the "canal du Nivernais",... As an alternative to the car, the surrounding countryside will also invite you to walks, bike rides or boating. Two bicycles (more can be hired in town) are at your disposal on site. Use of an inflatable boat, swimming or fishing are all means of enjoying the 1 km of river. Pétanque, badminton and table tennis can also be practiced on site and, activities as climbing and micro lighting are available at very short distance. Your hosts, Yves and Christine, have spent many years as expats in Switzerland and the UK and are bilingual French-English. Their primary goal is to make your stay thoroughly enjoyable, your mood and your pace will be their only guides. They are discreetly present and available to introduce you to local history and life and give you advice. They are living in the mill main house. Whether you are looking for the perfect venue to relax, quietly celebrate, be inspired or the opportunity to discover a number of Burgundy attractions, you'll find Rix Mill is a stunning and unique place. NO PETS please as there are already a cat (not allowed in your premices) and sheep grazing on the meadows. Guest access Rix mill is either reachable by car, train (the station is in Clamecy) or private plane as there is a public airfield in Rix with possibilities of parking your plane in a private hangar. Other things to note After 21 years expatriation (4 years in Switzerland and 17 years in England), Yves and Christine returned to France and fell in love with Rix Mill, untouched and uninhabited for some 25 years prior to their purchase. They have enjoyed the combined challenge of restoring what is an historical Mill, pre-dating the French revolution, and introducing a high specification interior with 21st century comfort and the latest in modern communications technology. This kind of site is rare as it combines features that you don't usually find together.The mill is in Rix village, therefore not isolated, while nature and wildlife are at its doorstep. It benefits from sun all day long and offers view on the valley and its wide spaces. Its location makes a lot of interesting towns, including Paris, quickly reachable by car. Registration Details 58222 000000 1G