Colmier-le-Bas Vacation Rental cottage: Colmier Le Bas

Detached cottage, exclusive heated pool and Burgundian countryside views

Colmier-le-Bas cottage rental - Another hard day at the office
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Description Cottage, 100 m²,
3 Bedrooms, Sleeps 4, 2 Bathrooms
Amenities rural, village, private pool, garden, terrace, pets considered
Rates per property
Must pay in British Pounds
£390 - £985/week 
USD Conversion - Estimated
$651 - $1,645/week 
Su or Tim Dean
Speaks: English, French
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Photos and Description of the Colmier-le-Bas vacation cottage rental 3 Bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, sleeps 2-4 Quality, comfort and space. Pets welcome

An exceptional stone cottage, on the border between Burgundy and Champagne with stunning views and which has recently been renovated, redecorated and fitted with all modern comforts to a high standard yet furnished mainly with antiques. A light and airy interior where comfort is assured. In the kitchen you will find knives that cut, in the bedrooms the beds made up for your arrival and the bathrooms are clean. This is a gem of a Gite in a blissful setting. The 9m x 4m x 2m (deep) private pool for your exclusive use has curved steps at one end , underwater lighting and will be heated to around 26 degrees (subject to weather conditions) from 19th June 2010 until 10th September 2010. At other dates the water temperature might be somewhat 'invigorating'! The pool area is paved, boasts a genuine Roman pillar thought to be from the 3rd Century, and is illuminated at night, Inflatable and other toys are provided as well as comfortable seating and sun loungers, parasols and an outside shower
Colmier-le-Bas cottage rental - Another hard day at the office

Another hard day at the office
Colmier-le-Bas cottage rental - The Cottage (exterior at dawn)

The Cottage (exterior at dawn)
Colmier-le-Bas cottage rental - The distant Burgundian hills

The distant Burgundian hills
Colmier-le-Bas cottage rental - Sitting Room

Sitting Room
Colmier-le-Bas cottage rental - Kitchen/Dining Room

Kitchen/Dining Room
Colmier-le-Bas cottage rental - And so to bed

And so to bed

Location: Champagne - Ardenne < France

Nearest Airport: Paris at 150 Kilometres
Nearest Ferry: Calais at 500 Kilometres
Nearest Train: Montbard at 65 Kilometres
Nearest Motorway: Chaumont at 30 Kilometres
Car: necessary
Colmier le Bas is a quintessential stone walled and terra cotta tiled hamlet nestling in a fold of the hills where Burgundy meets the Haut Marne. An area of outstanding natural beauty where lush meadows, with contented Charolais cows, slope down between the wooded valleys to the nascent River Ource. Truly this is 'La France Profonde' where the peace and tranquility is rarely broken by more than a cockerel crowing, a red kite calling or a dog barking. Blessed with medieval villages, fairytale chateaux and magical forest, yet the bright lights of Dijon, the capital of Burgundy,are only 40 miles away. Not to be missed are the World Heritage Abbey of Fontenay, the walled city of Langres and it's 4 lakes and the amazing Roman vase of Vix at Chatillon sur Seine, all quite close by.Further away, but making a rewarding day out, are the vineyards of Champagne, Chablis and Beaune. Our 7 page colour brochure is full of additional information and will answer most of your questions.

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Rental Rates for this vacation cottage rental in Colmier-le-Bas, France

Rental Basis:
per property
Rental rates quoted in:
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Rental Rates
Dates Rates
Name of Period Begins Ends Weekly Week
Night		 Weekend Weekend
Night		 Extra
Night		 Monthly Minimum Stay
Intermediate May 29, 2010 - Jun 4, 2010 £585 - - - - - 1 Week
Medium Jun 5, 2010 - Jun 18, 2010 £445 - - - - - 1 Week
High Jun 19, 2010 - Sep 10, 2010 £985 - - - - - 1 Week
Medium Sep 11, 2010 - Oct 1, 2010 £445 - - - - - 1 Week
Low Oct 2, 2010 - Oct 22, 2010 £390 - - - - - 1 Week
Intermediate Oct 23, 2010 - Oct 29, 2010 £585 - - - - - 1 Week

Payment is usually accepted in the quoted currency (British Pounds) unless the currency and the amount is specifically agreed in advance with the owner / advertiser.

Additional information about rental rates

  • A Damage Deposit of £75 per week will be requested with the final payment 6 weeks prior to arrival.
    A 5th or 6th person can be accommodated at an additional charge of £60 per person per week (or part of week)
  • The above prices are inclusive of all gas and electricity, linen and towels. Logs are provided for the odd cool evening.
  • The pool is for the exclusive use of Clients and will be heated during the high season from 19th June until 10th September 2010. It may be used outside these dates, at no extra cost , in mid and low season but the water temperature will be somewhat colder.

Accommodation and Amenities for this vacation cottage rental in Colmier-le-Bas, France

Property Type:
  • cottage (detached)
Accommodation Type:
  • self-catering
Floor Area:
  • 100 m²
Location Type:
  • rural
  • village
Theme:
  • historic
  • tourist attractions
General:
  • linens provided
  • towels provided
  • sunbed
  • firewood
  • hair dryer
  • local maps
  • restaurant dining guide
  • toilet paper
Kitchen:
  • grill
  • 4 ring stove
  • dish washer
  • refrigerator
  • freezer
  • oven
  • microwave
  • clothes dryer
  • spices
  • cooking utensils
  • coffee maker
  • toaster
  • iron & board
  • washing machine
Living Room:
  • fireplace
  • tiled stove
  • comfy seating for 6 people
Dining:
  • dining area
  • child's highchair
  • seating for 6 people
Bathrooms:
  • 2 Bathrooms
  • Bathroom 1 - Toilet, Tub, with hand basin
    Bathroom 2 - Toilet, Shower, with hand basin
  • Neither of the bathrooms are exceptional but they are clean!
Bedrooms:
  • 3 bedrooms, sleeps maximum of 4 people
  • Double Bedroom 1 - 1 Double
    Double Bedroom 2 - 2 Twin/ Single
    Bunk Bedroom 3 - 2 Child Bed, 1 Baby Crib
  • Bedroom No.1 has wonderful uninterrupted southerly views, but all bedrooms are spacious and airy. Quality cotton bed linen and all beds made up on arrival. Bedroom 3 has sturdy bunk beds making it ideal for children, which can be seperated to make singles. Additional 2 people may be accommodated to make maximum 6 people at small extra cost of £60 per person
Entertainment:
  • books adult
  • games adults
  • audio tape player
  • TV
  • satellite or cable
  • VCR
  • radio
  • stereo system
  • CD
Outside:
  • terrace
  • barbecue
  • parking
  • garden
  • 6 garden chairs
  • 6 bicycles
Swimming Pools:
  • heated pool
  • private pool
  • outdoor pool
Suitability:
  • pets considered
  • suitable for elderly or infirm
  • children welcome
Local Activities:
  • swimming
  • walking
  • cycling
  • fishing
  • horseback riding
  • golf
Attractions:
  • botanical garden
  • forests
  • water parks
Leisure Activities:
  • bird watching
  • hiking
Nearby Attraction / Facility:
  • restaurants
  • ruins
  • winery tours
Notes: There is a separate laundry room with washing machine and drying facilities.

Further details for this vacation cottage rental in Colmier-le-Bas, France

Bicycles: Simple mountain bikes (bring your own hat ) are available for hire on a weekly basis of 48 Euros. A damage deposit of £25 per bike is asked for and this is fully refundable at the end of the hire period subject only to retention in the case of damage or misuse. Daily rental at 17 Euros may be available - please ask. If you are not feeling too energetic then you will be pleased to know that this is a fabulous area for walking, photography, bird watching or just enjoying the views and nature - all guaranteed to soothe and de-stress.

Pets: Well behaved dogs are welcome and we can help you through the legal and veterinary procedures.

Evening of Arrival Meal: We can, if booked in advance, prepare a 4 course simple-ish meal which includes wine throughout and coffee at a cost of £18 per head (£7.50 for children up to age of 10) Ask us for sample menus.

Other Activities: wine tasting.

Reviews for this vacation cottage rental in Colmier-le-Bas, France

Rating
5 out of 5

Beautiful gite, beautiful views, lovely pool.

Jane & Nick Lincoln, England
Review Submitted: June 27, 2009 Date of Stay: June 2009
What a fabulous holiday!

The gite is extremely well kept, very comfortable and has everything you could possibly need - including a very well-equipped kitchen with microwave, dishwasher, coffee maker and cooker, and a laundry room with washing machine and tumble drier. The living room and bedrooms were all very comfortable, and everything was immaculately clean.

Su and Tim were very welcoming and helpful, and always available but at the same time maintaining a discreet presence - we never felt as though they were keeping an eye on us, just around if we needed them.

The lovely swimming pool, exclusively for the use of guests, commands superb south-facing views over the Burgundy countryside. During our stay the water was always at a perfect temperature and, like the gite, was immaculately clean.

There are plenty of interesting places to visit close by - Langres, Chatillon-sur-Seine, Flavigny, Dijon - Su and Tim provide lots of information and leaflets in the gite on local places of interest. Driving in the area is immensely pleasurable due to the lack of other vehicles on the roads.

But the gite was so pretty and comfortable, and the views so beautiful, that we were equally happy just relaxing and enjoying the place.

We didn't take our dog, leaving her instead in kennels, but Su and Tim welcome dogs and I know she would have enjoyed playing with their lovely little dog Ruby who helped to "scratch my itch" when I was missing my own dog. It was lovely to have her welcome us when we came out of the gite in the mornings.

I wouldn't hesitate to recommend Le Chat Dodu to anyone. We're hoping to return as soon as we can.
Owner's Response: We like to think that we are one of the best and it is very gratifying when others think likewise. But in a way it is the adverse comments that are the most valuable as they throw up things of which we are not necessarily aware and which need to be adressed quickly.
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Rating
5 out of 5

Paul & Anne Fong

Fongdewolf Gloucestershire UK
Review Submitted: September 14, 2009 Date of Stay: August 2009
Beautiful location in rural Burgundy. Great accommodation with everything you require on site and an excellent pool in the grounds. Supermarkets near by with some excellent restaurants only a short drive away. We experienced great weather in August. Plenty to do in the surrounding area.
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Rating
5 out of 5

Ideal for a 'get away from it all' holiday

Flora's family Cheshire
Review Submitted: August 30, 2009 Date of Stay: August 2009
A good gite in a lovely remote rural location with beautiful open views. The superb pool was one of two highlights for our children, the other being the owner's little dog - Ruby - she was a delight! Tim and Sue were friendly and very welcoming hosts. This is a very good choice of holiday if you want to escape for a week away from it all. Thank-you.
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Rating
5 out of 5

Perfect hideaway

D and SW North London
Review Submitted: August 7, 2009 Date of Stay: August 2009
We spent a wonderful week here. The owners are incredilbly helpful hosts and the gite is furnished and equipped to a high standard. The pool is wonderful and the beautiful countryside offers the peace and escape that we wanted and found. We would recommend it unreservedly and though we have more places to see and would not usually go to the same place twice we would be very very tempted to return. a perfect location for a holiday away from it all.
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Rating
5 out of 5

A week in May

Jim and Carolyn Canada
Review Submitted: July 25, 2009 Date of Stay: May 2009
My wife and I (and my 22 year old daughter for a briefer while) stayed here for a week in May 2009. We had mixed weather, some wonderful summer and some cooler and rainy.
The best part is that the Gite is perched on the top of a hill overlooking beautiful, peaceful Burgundian countryside. The area is very interesting and pleasant for walking and bicyclling. The villages are mostly very small and show the vestiges of a past agricultural way of life. In Colmier le Bas, many of the inhabitants are English or Dutch.
The Gite itself is pleasnt enough but one really wants to spend time out of doors. The pool is good but it was marginally warm enough when we were there.
The genial hosts, Sue and Tim, are helpful and hospitable.
This is a quiet bit of French countryside, removed from main tourist areas yet close to Dijon and much else. We enjoyed ourselves.
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