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Welcome to our self catering cottage in the Auvergne region.
la grande grue is a 17th century house that has been renovated using traditional methods, and where possible many of the original details have been saved. Consequently the house has beautiful exposed oak beams and stonewalls. There is a modern bathroom and kitchen for all of your everyday needs. The living room has a large wood burning stove and folding doors leading out to the garden. There is garden furniture and a barbecue available. If you wish to come with more people, no problem, we can offer you more accomodations on our property.
The whole estate is available for our guests to enjoy, e.g. you can take a refreshing dive in our swimming pool or sit under the Lime tree with a drink.?If guests do not feel like cooking, then join your hosts for a meal, freshly prepared every day using vegetables and herbs from the kitchen garden. Guests can also have breakfast prepared for them. On the days when guests would just like to relax and un-wind, then the perfect solution is to stay on the estate. We have a large swimming pool, playing field plus chalet, a volleybalfield, a goal, a piste de petanque, a trampoline, terraces where you can sit in the sun or shade, picnic tables and two permanent barbecues. For young children we also have a sandpit and swings. There are bicycles available for hire and we organise kayak tours on the river Loire. The beautiful and quiet surroundings are perfect for cycling or walking, or if our guests are unsure what they would like to do, please ask your hosts (Trudi & Peter), we have plenty of suggestions.
The famous Loire is a short walk from the estate, and guests can swim, fish, canoe or just relax by the riverbanks. If guests would prefer to be more actively entertained there is a large amusement-animal park within a half hour's driving. However if history, beautiful buildings and exploring interests you, then we are perfectly situated for visits to the picturesque cities of Bourbon-Lancy or Decize or Autun or Moulins and also villages that have magnificent historical buildings, castles, churches, museums, gardens etc. Within a half hour traveling distance lies the city of Nevers with her famous cathedral and palaces. We have all of the information leaflets – just ask us! Trudi, Peter and our children Daan, Femke and Anna
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