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Reference Number: 425

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This charming English-owned gite self-catering accommodation is situated in the village of La Motte-Ternant just South of junction 23 of the A6 autoroute, midway between Auxerre and Dijon in Burgundy, 5 hours from Calais. The village is on the edge of the beautiful Morvan Park a land of rivers, lakes and forests, a land of Celtic mythology, a land of history.

Parents of young children will particularly appreciate the thought and attention that the gite owners have given to your stay. Toddler books, bath toys, DVDs, ride-ons, soft toys and general toys are provided. A ball pit may be provided on request. The grounds have toddler-Friendly swings, a sand pit, and a boules pitch. 2 travel cots, high chairs, stairgates, baby bath, steriliser, changing mat, hand blender, sippy cups/plastic crockery, plastic cutlery, cupboard locks and socket covers are all available on request.

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Check In Times
Check in is between 16:00 and 19:00, though this accommodation is sometimes able to accept earlier arrivals, including luggage deposit, or later arrivals by prior arrangement.

Times indicated are local French times.
Self Catering Accommodation Possibility 1
Self-catering gite accommodation
(There are 2 of this type of self catering accommodation at this property)
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The two gites are situated opposite the owners' house. They are both on the first floor of the old barn and incorporate high ceilings with original beams. Each self-contained gîte can accommodate 2-4 people. They both have a large living area with a small well-equipped kitchen, a wet-room with shower, wash-basin and toilet, and a bedroom with double bed, which can be converted into twin beds. There is a sofa-bed in each living area.

Decorated to a high standard with floors of natural wood, old tomette tiles, and sea grass in the bedrooms, all rooms have central heating for snug winter breaks. Downstairs, guests have the shared use of a laundry room, garaged parking and a large family room situated in the old stables. There is a large table for communal meals and an old French bed, on which to curl up and read a book! This room has kept original features such as beamed ceiling, troughs and feeding byres. Outside, here is a grassed area with shrubs and a secluded garden with barbecue outside. If you want to share a holiday with friends, family or grandchildren, here is the ideal accommodation. The fridge/larder can be stocked with basic needs before your arrival (by prior arrangement) and meals can be prepared and brought over to the gîtes (with 24 hours notice). Bed linen and towels are included.
Seasonal tariffs

Tariffs per Week - (maximum occupancy is 4 guests)
From To Price Guests Arriving Min Stay
03 Jul 2010 03 Sep 2010 £458.00 up to 4 Saturday no
04 Sep 2010 20 Dec 2010 £411.00 up to 4 Saturday no

Tariffs per Four Night Stay - (maximum occupancy is 4 guests)
From To Price Guests Arriving
03 Jul 2010 03 Sep 2010 £299.00 up to 4 Anyday
04 Sep 2010 20 Dec 2010 £280.00 up to 4 Anyday

French Public holidays
Assumption Sunday the 15th Aug 2010
All Saints' Day Monday the 1st Nov 2010
Remembrance Day Thursday the 11th Nov 2010
Christmas Day Saturday the 25th Dec 2010
New Year's Day Saturday the 1st Jan 2011
Easter Sunday Sunday the 24th Apr 2011
Easter Monday Monday the 25th Apr 2011
Labour Day Sunday the 1st May 2011
1945 Victory Day Sunday the 8th May 2011
Ascension Thursday the 2nd Jun 2011
Whit Sunday Sunday the 12th Jun 2011
Whit Monday Monday the 13th Jun 2011
Bastille Day Thursday the 14th Jul 2011

French School holidays for this accommodation
Summer Friday the 2nd Jul 2010 - Wednesday the 1st Sep 2010
All Saints' Day Saturday the 23rd Oct 2010 - Wednesday the 3rd Nov 2010
Christmas Day Saturday the 18th Dec 2010 - Sunday the 2nd Jan 2011
Winter Saturday the 19th Feb 2011 - Sunday the 6th Mar 2011
Spring Saturday the 16th Apr 2011 - Sunday the 1st May 2011
Summer Saturday the 2nd Jul 2011 - Sunday the 4th Sep 2011
These are the French School holidays for the Côte-d'Or(21) department.
The Côte-d'Or department falls into French School Holiday Zone B, which also includes Aisne, Alpes-de-Haute-Provence, Hautes-Alpes, Alpes-Maritimes, Ardennes, Aube, Bouches-du-Rhône, Charente, Charente-Maritime, Cher, Corrèze, Creuse, Doubs, Eure, Eure-et-Loir, Indre, Indre-et-Loire, Jura, Loir-et-Cher, Loiret, Marne, Haute-Marne, Nièvre, Nord, Oise, Pas-de-Calais, Bas-Rhin, Haut-Rhin, Haute-Saône, Saône-et-Loire, Seine-Maritime, Deux-Sèvres, Somme, Var, Vaucluse, Vienne, Haute-Vienne, Yonne, Territoire de Belfort.

English Spoken: yes
Animals welcome: no
Nearest International Airports: (distance as the crow flies)
Dijon Airport (Bourgogne) (52km), Auxerre Airport (Branches) (78km), Auxerre Airport (78km), Nevers Airport (Fourchambault) (96km), Troyes Airport (Barberey) (110km), Besançon Airport (La Vèze) (129km), Bourges Airport (149km), Vatry Airport (167km), Epinal Airport (Mirecourt) (185km), Montbéliard Airport (Courcelles) (188km), Clermont-Ferrand Airport (Auvergne) (196km), Nancy Airport (Essey) (206km), Reims Airport (Prunay) (207km), Annecy Airport (Haute Savoie) (209km), Saint Etienne Airport (Bouthéon) (210km),