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Dawn
and Gary Kinsley are pleased to welcome you to Château
de Saint Vallerin. Situated in the very pretty village
of Saint Vallerin, we’re able to provide a friendly
and relaxing place to unwind and enjoy the delights
of the Bourgogne region, or just stop en-route to the
South of France, Switzerland, or Italy, if driving is
your holiday preference.
Saint Vallerin is
in the heart of wine country, and vines are on view
from just about every aspect of the Château. With a
history spanning nearly 500 years, the Château was once
the hub of the wine industry in the surrounding valley.
Now we prefer to enjoy the countryside, wine, food and
friendliness of the surrounding area, while hosting
guests from around the globe. We will be happy to arrange local wine tasting visits if required.
Situated 20 minutes
drive, south west, from Chalon-sur Soane, (15 minutes
from the Motorway), Saint Vallerin is an excellent location
for a driving holiday. A comfortable 7 hour drive from
the Channel crossing points (can be done sub-5 hour),
and a similar distance from the south coast; a one or
two night stop is ideal if your pleasure is “Grand
Touring” in Europe. Geneva is approximately 2
hours drive, and the Alps can even be seen from the
Château on a clear day.
If your hobby
is General Aviation, the airfield at Chalon sur Soane
is well equipped, and we’d be happy to offer a
car pick-up service. Ballooning in this region is very
popular with Balloons frequently flying over the Château
at weekends. You can see "Burgundy by air" by taking a helicopter
ride from Chalon's aviation centre or simply buy a gift ride for someone special.
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Chardonnay Cottage - Pretty 3 bedroom cottage (2 doubles and 1 twin) sleeps 6 comfortably plus accommodation for 2 more on a double sofa bed. The cottage has partial central heating and two wood burning stoves - each in the lounge and master bedroom. Full modern facilities and private teak dining furniture directly in front of the cottage.
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• Les Vignes - Charming 1 bedroom cottage, sleeps 2 persons whilst retaining the 17th century character of Chateau de Saint Vallerin. Modern facilities and full central heating. Full use of the chateau's courtyard with outdoor dining furniture and garden.
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• Le Crémant - Lovely 2 bedroom ground floor cottage, ideal for families or mobility challenged guests. Sleeps 4 guests with wider door frames and walk in shower for ease of access for wheelchair users, if required. Partial central heating. Full modern facilities and private teak dining furniture directly in front of the cottage.
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Evening dinners and lunches upon request.
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Packed lunches for day trips.
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Secure parking and garaging.
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Satellite T.V., DVD players, Internet Access, Modern Kitchen Appliances.
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• Two BBQ's are available for guest's use.
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• Two bicycles are available for guest's use.
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Pets Welcome
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Airport/TGV pick-up from Geneva, Lyon, or Dole (subject to charge).
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• Arranged or suggested tours and recommendations of the region.
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• We can also accommodate weddings and larger parties in the gardens and/or Cellars if requested.
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 Chardonnay Cottage is set in the courtyard of the château amid large private gardens. Originally the lodgings of vineyard labourers, it is spacious and airy, with views over the surrounding fields of vines.
The two-storey cottage has three bedrooms to accommodate up to six, with an additional two guests on the mezzanine if required for eight. The interior has retained much of the house’s unique character, such as exposed stone walls and wooden beams.
Entering the cottage, there is a fully equipped kitchen with all modern features. In the dining area, eight can sit at a wooden dining table, while the large living room has two comfortable armchairs and a three seater sofa, as well as a TV/DVD/CD player. There is also British satellite TV for your use. Internet access is available in a private room close by for guests use. There is also an internet cafe in St. Gengoux-le-National which is approximately a 10 minutes drive away (6kms).
The first of the three bedrooms is also on the ground floor, and has a double bed, a wardrobe, and a chest of drawers. An a shower room and toilet are next to the bedroom.
Upstairs are the other two bedrooms, one of which has a double bed while the second has a pair of single beds. Each of these bedrooms also has a wardrobe and a chest of drawers. There is another shower room with a toilet and sink on this floor. A mezzanine area has a sofa bed which can sleep an extra two guests if necessary, as well as a second TV and VCR. The mezzanine is an ideal play area for children, or just for relaxing. Guests can enjoy the large private gardens of the Château, and dine outside in the courtyard as there is a teak dining set in front of the cottage for guests of Chardonnay. Secure off-road and garage parking is available.
The cottage has partial central heating and a wood burning stove.
RENTAL INFORMATION
PRICE PER NIGHT
110 Euros (for one bedroom)/130 Euros (for two bedrooms)
150 Euros (for all three bedrooms)
PRICE PER WEEK inclusive of linens, towels, all utilities and cleaning on day of arrival/departure
2010 PRICING
Jan 1 – Mar 5 Euros 850
Mar 6 – July 2 Euros 1,050
July 3 – Sept 3 Euros 1,150
Sept 4 – Nov 5 Euros 1,050
Nov 6 – Euros 850
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*Prices including bed linen, towels and all utilities. Also includes cleaning on the day of arrival and departure. First basket of logs is free of charge and 4.00 Euros per basket thereafter.
We are pleased to offer a ‘welcome basket’ on your arrival.
**A 50% non refundable deposit is required at the time of booking and the remainder settled four weeks before your arrival date please. |
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 Les Vignes is a one-bedroom cottage situated by the main gates of the Château, close to the village bakery.
It was recently renovated, and has the same rustic character as Chardonnay Cottage and the 17th century Château de Saint-Vallerin. Les Vignes enjoys the off-road private parking, garden, and barbecue facilities of the château.
The open-plan ground floor has a kitchen, a living area, and a dining area. The living area window overlooks the village and the surrounding vineyards. There is a TV with British satellite television, and DVD player. Internet access is available in a private room close by for guests use. There is also an internet cafe in St. Gengoux-le-National which is approximately a 10 minutes drive away (6kms).
An oak staircase leads upstairs to the master bedroom, which has a double bed and also has attractive views over the village. The en-suite shower room has a toilet and basin.
Les Vignes is fully centrally heated.
The guests of Les Vignes can also enjoy the gardens of the Château, outdoor dining furniture, bicycles and BBQ’s.
RENTAL INFORMATION
PRICE PER NIGHT
120 Euros (one bedroom cottage)
PRICE PER WEEK inclusive of linens, towels, all utilities and cleaning on day of arrival/departure
2010 PRICING
Jan 1 – Mar 5 Euros 450
Mar 6 – July 2 Euros 550
July 3 – Sept 3 Euros 600
Sept 4 – Nov 5 Euros 550
Nov 6 – Euros 450
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*Prices including bed linen, towels and all utilities. Also includes cleaning on the day of arrival and departure. First basket of logs is free of charge and 4.00 Euros per basket thereafter.
We are pleased to provide a ‘welcome basket’ on your arrival.
**A 50% non refundable deposit is required at the time of booking and the remainder settled four weeks before your arrival date please
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 Situated in the courtyard of the Château, Le Crémant is a lovely old barn converted to a delightful two, double bed roomed gite. Unlike Chardonnay Cottage and Les Vignes, Le Crémant has no stairs to the bedrooms, and has been subtley renovated with consideration for people limited to a wheelchair, paying attention to ramped access and wide areas of movement in all rooms and doorways.
There is a large, light living room, accessed through the original barn-doors now a large French window style door. The room is airy and bright with exposed stone walls, exposed original oak beams, a terracotta tiled floor, and a lovely view of the courtyard through the patio doors. There is a six seating dining table, two three seating sofa’s, and English language satellite TV/DVD player. The kitchen is wide and airy with plenty of work-surfaces and fitted with modern amenities such as dishwasher, washing machine and floor-level fridge. The cooker consists of a low-level oven and electric hob. There is also a microwave, toaster and kettle, coffee machine, iron.
The bathroom is wide enough for wheelchair access and has a walk-in shower (wide enough again for wheelchair access if needed), and there are two hand-basins one fitted at a lower height suitable for the wheelchair bound or children.
The bedrooms are finished in antique pine style furniture and include double beds, chest of drawers and wardrobes. Both are large with plenty of room for wheelchair access beside the beds if needed.
In the courtyard, in front of Le Crémant, there is a dining area with teak table and seating for six (or more if needed) with a large parasol, and use of a barbeque. Guests of Le Crémant also have full use of the parc (garden) which along with the Château is considered a “national park” albeit private, there are areas for picnics and a small play area consisting of slide and swings for Children. There is secure parking in the courtyard and garage parking if required.
The name “Crémant” refers to the locally made white sparkling wine from Bourgogne (Burgundy), and Château de Saint Vallerin over-looks some of the vines that contribute to its production. Le Crémant is ideally suited for two couples or families of 4 or 5 with the use of a cot if required. An additional benefit is that the design took into consideration people with mobility limitations, so families who have a mobility challenged member, and therefore need easy wheelchair access, and fittings sympathetic to either someone who’s unable to tackle steps, or perhaps older and frail and prefers to use a wheelchair. Likewise, families with young children may prefer accommodation on one level and which opens up directly onto the outdoor courtyard.
The cottage is centrally heated.
RENTAL INFORMATION
PRICE PER NIGHT
120 Euros (for one bedroom)
150 Euros (for two bedrooms)
PRICE PER WEEK inclusive of linens, towels, all utilities and cleaning on day of arrival/departure
2010 PRICING
Jan 1 – Mar 5 Euros 650
Mar 6 – July 2 Euros 750
July 3 – Sept 3 Euros 850
Sept 4 – Nov 5 Euros 750
Nov 6 – Euros 650
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*Prices including bed linen, towels and all utilities. Also includes cleaning on the day of arrival and departure. First basket of logs is free of charge and 4.00 Euros per basket thereafter.
We are pleased to provide a ‘welcome basket’ on your arrival.
**A 50% non refundable deposit is required at the time of booking and the remainder settled four weeks before your arrival date please
Guest opinions
"Well, were back in Canada. I just wanted to thank you for your hospitality during our stay at Chardonnay Cottage - it was a wonderful week spent in a very comfortable setting in a beautiful part of France. Our stay at your cottage was certainly one of the pleasant highlights of an enjoyable trip to France. Thank you again."
Kevin Lord , Canada.
"We are back in Toronto and settled in after having had a fantastic time in France. We absolutely loved Chardonnay Cottage and the Château!"
Mark & Catherine Graham - Toronto , Canada
"Just a short note to say thank you. We thoroughly enjoyed Les Vignes andSt Vallerin. The cottage was great and we really appreciated the welcoming gifts and finer touches. Thank you very much and we hope to see you again."
Roelou & Joritha Slabbert , South Africa |
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