House in Escamps, Bourgogne-Franche-Comté

Desjardins Cottage- close to Chablis, Auxerre, Abbey of Vezelay, Guedelon!

Desjardins Cottage- close to Chablis, Auxerre, Abbey of Vezelay, Guedelon!

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Main bedroom
Spring has sprung!
Private kitchen
open-plan kitchen/dining
Bathroom

Overview of Desjardins Cottage- close to Chablis, Auxerre, Abbey of Vezelay, Guedelon!

8.8 out of 10 Excellent
2 bedroomsSleeps 6

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Free WiFi

Explore the area

Escamps, Bourgogne-Franche-Comté
  • Popular LocationAuxerre Clock Tower14 min drive
  • Popular LocationStade de l'Abbe-Deschamps14 min drive
  • Popular LocationAuxerre Cathedral15 min drive
  • AirportParis (ORY-Orly)114 min drive

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Kitchen
Outdoor play area
Dining Area

About this property

Desjardins Cottage- close to Chablis, Auxerre, Abbey of Vezelay, Guedelon!

Features-

Sleeps 4-6 with two bedrooms plus extra pull-out double bed in lounge room. *(second bedroom can be 2 x single beds or can be made up as a queen)
WiFi
Well equipped kitchen
Dining for 6-8
Lounge with cable TV (lots of music and films for all ages included)
Bathroom with monsoon shower. Separate toilet
Laundry facilities
All linen supplied
Garage
Fully fenced in and secure back garden
Out-door patio and dining
No smoking
No pets allowed

This delightful cottage is situated in the centre of the village of Escamps (pronounced Eh-cong), Burgundy, just 2 hours drive on the motorway from Paris or a more leisurely two and a half hours taking the “route national” through the forests of Fountainebleau, past small villages and undulating fields of sunflower and canola. Desjardins Cottage is perfect for a weekend getaway or longer stays where you can relax and experience this quintessential French countryside and all it has to offer.
Escamps is a tiny village with a Romanesque church circa 800, just 14 kms from the impressive gothic cathedral town of Auxerre on the river Yonne and 25kms from the wineries of Chablis and Irancy. The house has two bedrooms, one with queen sized bed and the other 2 singles that can be made up as a second queen. There is also a sofa bed in the lounge room for a 3rd child or friends dropping by.
The cottage itself is 400-500 years old. We believe it may have belonged to a religious order since renovations revealed a tiny habited face on the outside wall. The home is well equipped, warm, comfortable and delightfully decorated in the classic French provincial style. The garden is fully fenced in and secure so parents can feel relaxed while children play!
Information is provided for short trips to neighbouring market towns, wineries, restaurants, important religious sites and historic attractions as well as day trips inviting you to explore villages, caves and castles further afield.

Property manager

Karin Sai

Languages

English, French

Amenities

Kitchen
Free WiFi

House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM
Check out before 11:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0-17

Events

No events allowed

Pets

No pets allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Damage and incidentals

You will be responsible for any damage to the rental property caused by you or your party during your stay.

Important information

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, and a first aid kit

We should mention

Cash transactions at this property cannot exceed EUR 1000, due to national regulations; for further details, please contact the property using information in the booking confirmation
A car is required for transportation to and from this property

About the area

Escamps

This cottage is located in Escamps. Theatre d'Auxerre and Museum Leblanc-Duvernoy are cultural highlights, and some of the area's activities can be experienced at Les Caves Bailly Lapierre and Colinot. Traveling with kids? Consider Bowling Auxerre Aux 2B, or check out an event or a game at Stade de l'Abbe-Deschamps. Spend some time exploring the area's activities, including winery tours.

What's nearby

  • Church of Saint-Eusebe - 13 min drive
  • Auxerre Clock Tower - 14 min drive
  • Stade de l'Abbe-Deschamps - 14 min drive
  • Tourism Office - 14 min drive
  • Auxerre Cathedral - 15 min drive

Getting around

  • Auxerre Champs-St-Bris Station - 17 min drive

Restaurants

  • Le Victoria - 10 min drive
  • Rubyevents - 11 min drive
  • Restaurant le P'tit Marmiton - 13 min drive
  • Dim's bar - 12 min drive
  • Le P'tit Marmiton - 12 min drive

Reviews

8.8

Excellent

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Rating 10 - Excellent. 14 out of 23 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 7 out of 23 reviews" "
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Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 23 reviews" "

7.6/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Check-in

9.0/10

Communication

6.0/10

Location

6.4/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

4/10 Poor

Sophie L.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location
Disliked: Cleanliness, listing accuracy
Déception
Le point positif:je remercie le propriétaire qui a accepté que le séjour soit décalé d une semaine (pour raisons médicales). Points négatifs :moisissures surs murs de plusieurs pieces dont salon et chambre avec odeur typique de moisissures. Et difficulté de stationnement avec voisins nous demandant de ne pas stationner sur les places pourtant conseillées par le propriétaire ( voisins hostiles... Même pas un bonjour...) Enfin extérieur non entretenu.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Clare J.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Peaceful cottage in the heart of the French countryside
This is a great location if you want to get away from the bustle of the city. The cottage is beautifully furnished and very cosy. A couple of benefits that hadn't jumped out in the listing include the toilet being separate from the shower, and a washing machine and drier. Penelope was really helpful and answered our questions quickly. We've stayed in many vrbo properties over the years and this was one of the best - just a shame we didn't have nicer weather so we could really enjoy the courtyard garden!
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Vincent G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Calme et simplicité
Nous avons beaucoup apprécié cette maison décorée avec goût et très bien équipée. Elle nous a semblé plus grande qu'elle ne l'était sur les photos. A 11 km d'Auxerre, elle est très bien située et permet de rayonner dans toute l'Yonne. Le point fort de la maison est qu'elle garde la fraicheur. Autre bonne surprise, elle est dotée d'une machine à laver le linge, ce qui n'est pas précisé sur l'annonce. Enfin, nous avons rencontré des petits problèmes de connexion Internet et de plomberie. Le propriétaire s'est montré très réactif et les problèmes ont vite été résolus.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2020

8/10 Good

Giselbert S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication
Disliked: Location, listing accuracy
schönes Haus mit schwacher Umgebung
Das Haus als solches samt Einrichtung ist sehr schön. v.a. die Küche. Die Benutzung der Garage dagegen ist problematisch. Der Garten ist nur ein größerer Platz mit Kieselsteinen. Aufenthalt draußen macht deshalb nicht richtig Freude. Man hat leider auch überhaupt keine Aussicht, das war für uns besonders negativ. Im Ort gibt es nichts zu kaufen und auch keine Bar/Restaurant. die letztgenannten negativen Aspekte waren für uns aus der Objektbeschreibung nicht ersichtlich.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2019

2/10 Terrible

Melissa E., Sudbury

Liked: Check-in
Disliked: Communication, location, listing accuracy
Blocked pipes smelled horrible!
First of all this area was somewhat depressed . When we walked into the house it smelled horrible like sewage! The owners said this had never happened before however I read the guest book and another person had mentioned the terrible smell and block drains. I just called my c card and the owners have yet to reimburse me which is so upsetting! The house was clean and presentable but the smell from the kitchen drains made us depart.
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2019

About the host

Hosted by Karin Sai

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My family and I travel a lot and spend time between France and Australia. I am into jazz and studied voice and composition in Paris for many years. We love art , antique hunting and French food and wine (my favourite are the light reds from nearby Irancy). For food lovers the farmers markets at surrounding towns are a joy to explore and are the best places to find local delicacies.
We have 2 children, a boy who loves history and a little girl who is pony mad and there's plenty of both in the surrounding towns and villages here!
As a host the most important thing for me is that guests find the cottage immaculately clean with crisp sheets and fluffy towels. I make sure the home is prepared for your arrival so you can relax and start enjoying your stay immediately. I have supplied information with ideas of things to see and do nearby and have included plenty of practical hints too such as opening times for boulangeries, supermarkets, chemist etc. There are movies and games for kids of all ages on the TV which is great when they need some quiet, down time at home. Security is important for me and the backyard is enclosed so once you've arrived, and have locked the front door, kids can play happily while parents relax.
When you book, I send a PDF with helpful info re getting to the cottage including one or two tourist attractions you can visit en route.
Desjardins Cottage is situated in such a beautiful part of Burgundy. We are delighted to share the cottage with visitors and strive to make sure you're time in our home is a memorable one!

Why they chose this property

Desjardins is the perfect holiday location when visiting all the wonderful attractions nearby including the great 11thC Abbey of Vezelay, the wineries of Chablis and the impressive cathedral town of Auxerre. For the kids, visit Guedelon, a medieval style castle under construction, and just a short drive away. St Fargeau is a pretty castle and in the warmer months there are grand evening performances with knights on horseback re-enacting historical events such as Joan of Arc’s epic battles across the country with dancing and fireworks thrown in. You can make a short trip to Noyers, listed in the top 100 most beautiful villages in France. This little place reminds me of a Van Gogh painting with its wonky ancient houses and pretty surrounds. Take a picnic lunch or go cycling along the banks of the Yonne River and at the end of the day you can return to Desjardins Cottage, take a monsoon shower and relax with a glass of wine from the nearby villages of Irancy or Chablis while the kids play safely in the secure, fenced in yard. The beds are super comfy and you'll wake up restored for a new day of exploring!

What makes this property unique

Desjardins Cottage is just 2 hours drive from Paris. Stop off en route to visit the royal chateau of Fontainebleau or my favourite castle... Vaux le Vicomte. Spring is a stunning time of the year with early cherry blossoms and all the antique and "empty the attic" markets happening each weekend. Summer is stunning, warm and humid. Autumn sees some of the best weather and Winter is a delight with Christmas markets and wonderful sessional market fare!

Languages:

English, French
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