"la maison de ma tante"
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The house
La Maison
The detached house has a cosy kitchen with authentic elements, such as a large fireplace, a bread oven and a working wood-burning cooker. A large dining table and a stainless steel 5-burner gas cooker with electric oven, fridge, there is no dishwasher.
On the ground floor to the left of the kitchen is "Aunties" room, an old-style bedroom with authentic French double bed (190x120cm).
Behind the kitchen is the cosy living room with wood-burning stove. A "hidden door" to the cave and door to the garden.
Through the side of the kitchen you get to the large bathroom with separate toilet both on the ground floor and the staircase upstairs.
The 2 other spacious bedrooms are on the 1st floor.
Front bedroom with cot, double sofa bed and double bed (consisting of two single beds of 200x90cm). The other bedroom with large velux window has a double bed of 200x180cm.
There remains a large attic with a velux window, sofa, games, books and the possibility of extra beds (in consultation).
In the morning, you can have breakfast on the street from the kitchen with a cup of coffee... The baker still comes by with croissants and baguettes. How French can you get?
At the back is a sitting area, an outdoor room, the stone stairs take you to the garden which is slightly higher and is south-facing, it is surrounded by a sheep fence (1700m2 and "dog safe").
Overall, the house is comfortably atmospheric and lovingly decorated,
with more than enough space for 6 people (230m2)
The area
Our authentic family house "la maison de ma tante" is located between Langres and Bourbonne-les-Bains. In the Champagne Ardennes region. Somewhat hidden away is the lovely village of Arbigny sous Varennes. Here amidst this beautiful natural beauty you will find badgers, foxes, boars and deer, it is also a wonderful place for birdwatchers. Experience peace and quiet and at night the beautiful starry sky with the Milky Way.
Recreation
Grab a bike, mountain bike or go hiking. Close to us is the GR®7 and Saint Jacques Lorraine (Santiago de Compostella) but we also have hour-long hiking routes. Horse riding tours with Mijanou, with 4 horses through the woods (book in advance). Relaxing at one of the lakes around the beautiful fortified city of Langres. Fishing in one of the many fish ponds in this area. Wine tasting in a nearby cave.
Registration code
(MS)
Facilities
- Independent
- No smoking
- Local contact
- Suitable for large groups
- Washing machine
- Iron
- Fenced garden
- Pets welcome
- Cot
- High chair
- Table d'hôtes
- Internet
- Course room
- Fireplace
- Hair dryer
- Bath
Availability of '"la maison de ma tante"'
Surroundings
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"la maison de ma tante" is a detached former farmhouse dating from 1700 with lots of privacy.
The village of Arbigny sous Varennes is a lovely little village hidden in a valley.
Arbigny is not large, it has about 75 inhabitants and is shaped like a horseshoe due to its geographical location.
With a stroll through the village, you will easily come into contact with the locals.
- Rural
- Hilly
- Meadows and woodland
- In or near a village
Restaurants, food & wine
In the 1980s, some families around Arbigny sous Varennes restarted winegrowing. You can visit the caves where red, white, sparkling and desert wines can be tasted. In and around Langres you will find several restaurants.
In Arbigny sous Varennes there is a lovely terrace with great views of the pretty church. There they serve the local Crement a sparkling wine from one of the caves or delicious local beers.
Activities
Recreation
Grab a bike, mountain bike or go hiking. Close to us is the GR®7 and Saint Jacques Lorraine (Santiago de Compostella) but we also have hour-long hiking routes. Horse riding tours with Mijanou, with 4 horses through the woods (book well in advance). Relaxing at one of the lakes around the beautiful fortified city of Langres. Fishing in one of the many fish ponds in this area. Wine tasting in a nearby cave. There are many brocantes and various events to visit during the summer season. A relaxing day with a massage from Femmy, who is a massage therapist (book well in advance). A visit to cafe terrace "Comme Ca" where you as a tenant may also use their table d'hotes (reserve). On Wednesdays they have pancakes there!
- Near hiking trails
- Near ATB trails
- Near riding
- Fishing
Additional price info and offers
Listed price is based on two people.
For further price information, please contact us.
The house is preferably rented per week. In high season per week.
The rental dates run from Friday day 16.00 hours to Friday 10.00 hours (weekly rental) or
The rental dates are from Friday 16.00 hours until Sunday 10.00 hours (weekend rental) or
The rental dates run from Monday 16:00 until Friday 10:00 (midweek rental)
On arrival we will show you around the house. We ask that you leave the house tidy.
Cleaning costs are not included but will be deducted from the deposit as well as the costs for electricity. (0.30 per kwh)
Costs for stove wood and internet use are included.
The deposit €250 must be handed over CASH on arrival.
Price includes
Towels, Bed linen
Price exclusive
- Safety deposit € 250.00
- Cleaning fee (compulsory) € 80.00