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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
01 Sep 2011 30 Jun 2012 £418.00 up to 4 Saturday 1 Week
01 Jul 2012 31 Aug 2012 £466.00 up to 4 Saturday 1 Week

Tariffs per Four Night Stay - (maximum occupancy is 4 guests)
From To Price Guests Arriving
01 Sep 2011 30 Jun 2012 £285.00 up to 4 Anyday
01 Jul 2012 31 Aug 2012 £304.00 up to 4 Anyday

French Public holidays
Easter Sunday Sunday the 8th Apr 2012
Easter Monday Monday the 9th Apr 2012
Labour Day Tuesday the 1st May 2012
1945 Victory Day Tuesday the 8th May 2012
Ascension Thursday the 17th May 2012
Whit Sunday Sunday the 27th May 2012
Whit Monday Monday the 28th May 2012
Bastille Day Saturday the 14th Jul 2012
Assumption Wednesday the 15th Aug 2012
All Saints' Day Thursday the 1st Nov 2012
Remembrance Day Sunday the 11th Nov 2012
Christmas Day Tuesday the 25th Dec 2012
New Year's Day Tuesday the 1st Jan 2013

French School holidays for this accommodation
Winter Saturday the 25th Feb 2012 - Sunday the 11th Mar 2012
Spring Saturday the 21st Apr 2012 - Sunday the 6th May 2012
Summer Thursday the 5th Jul 2012 - Monday the 3rd Sep 2012
All Saints' Day Saturday the 27th Oct 2012 - Wednesday the 7th Nov 2012
Christmas Day Saturday the 22nd Dec 2012 - Sunday the 6th Jan 2013
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),