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The house sleeps 4 plus infants in 2 bedroms, 1 twin &1 double bedroom. There's 1 bathroom with bath tub. No shower. |
 | For indoor use there is a selection of toys available on request and depending on availability. These can include bath toys, kids books, general toys, a small selection of U-rated kids DVDs and some kids CDs. |
 | For outdoor use toys can be provided on request and depending on availability. These include spades, ride-on cars, a paddling pool, trucks and diggers. |
 | The Gate House has direct access to the lake which has a sandy/pebble beach like entry and an island to swim across to. A dingy is provided for guests. |
 | A local baker comes in his van each morning and guests can choose from wonderful patisseries and sweets. The nearest set of shops (for a variety of things) is a 5/10min drive away or a 15 min cycle ride down the canal tow path (Flat) |
 | Baby gear is availble on request depending on availability. Gear can include Cots, highchairs, booster seats, a baby bath , baby bouncer , baby monitor , potty , socket covers, plastic crockery and cutlery. |
 | Babysitting can be available on request. |
 | The house has a large secluded garden with a barbecue area and a gateway through to some steps which leads down to a wooded path which takes guests to the river where there is a dinghy for their use. |
Arrivals and Departures:
Check-in time: 17:00
Check-out time: 10:00
Payment:
Reservation Deposit: 30%
Balance: 85 days prior to arrival
Capacity:
Sleeps: 4 + cot sleeping infants
Like its mansion house neighbour, the 2-bedroom Gate House at La Maison du Chateau is the stuff childhood fantasies are made of with woodland, sand-fringed riverbanks and an island with dinghy to explore - it is an old fashioned adventure storybook in the making!
Thanks to the fact that the Chateau's owners, Nick and Susanna Lyell have eight grand children, aged from 1-10 years old, the Gate House is a very child and baby friendly place to stay with adventure safely contained and easily supervised, so parents can enjoy their glorious surroundings with few worries about giving their little ones the freedom to roam. They've also taken care of stocking the place with some handy baby and kids gear too, see the grey 'Fast Facts' coloumn on this page for full details.
Accommodation Overview:
The 2-bedroom Gate House is a charming, 18th century, stone building nestled up against the elegant gateway to the park of La Maison du Chateau. Its large and airy open-plan living area gives it a surprisingly spacious feel. The interior blends gorgeous original flagstone floors and a romantic log burning stove, with simple contemporary furnishings and mod cons including a washing machine, electric fridge-freezer, cooker, hob, microwave, and an iron and ironing board. The bathroom has a bath tub and shower over. There's a spacious double and a twin bedroom, both with space for a cot.
There is to park a car beside the house, which is entered by the garden door. Plus a large secluded garden with a barbecue area and a gateway through to some steps down to a wooded path leading to the river where there is a dinghy for guests use. Garden furniture is also provided.
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La Maison Chateau is set in 24 acres of private parkland, in which guests will find an endless list of things to do. On sunny days when not lounging in the pool or sandy lake banks, adults and tots alike will enjoy exploring the beautiful grounds, whether it be amidst a game of hide and seek or simply an evening walk just before dinner. For aspiring pirates and accompanying parents the house lake is a big draw thanks to the private island and row boat provided, which is also handy for fishing. Back on dry ground little ones are partial to the sand pit and provided toys whilst adults and older children can partake in a bit of friendly competition thanks to the ping pong table, croquet set and tennis court. The local village which is just 100 metres walk from the house gates also has a handy children's play area and bar selling ice cream.
For guests who can drag themselves away from the house, Burgundy as a region, has a lot to explore. Those with an interest in wine can take advantage of the owner's links to a local British expert who will happily organise tours and tastings around some of the areas greatest vineyards, from world famous growers like Micheal Laroche in Chablis, to smaller, undiscovered places like Irancy. With wine must come food and thankfully there is no shortage of delicious meals thanks to the onsite chef Delphine. However on her days off the owners will be happy to recommend a range of great restaurants, from family friendly bistros within 10 minutes drive and more extravagant Michelin star options within an hour's drive (including La Cote D'or (3 star) in Saulieu (50 mins) for those special occasions.
After their own night of pampering, gourmet style frazzled parents may be feeling refreshed enough to treat the tots to a day trip to Euro Disney, which is around 90minutes away by TGV train (3 hours drive) away. However closer to the house mini guests can enjoy a trip to The Centre Nautique Amphitrite, in Montbard (15 mins) which is a collection of indoor pools with slides and water based activities, which comes in very handy on rainy days. For mini explorers, The Grottes (caves) at Ancy-sur-Cure is a collection of 11 prehistoric caves which allows guests to explore the many treasures uncovered their over the years and makes for an interesting historical trip.
For keen shoppers in the party, Paris is an easy day trip being just a 1 hour's TGV train journey away from house (3hrs by car).
Getting there: Montbard, is only 15 minutes drive from La Maison du Chateau and offers direct TGV links to London (4 hrs) and Paris (1 hr). By car, La Maison du Chateau is approximately 5 hrs drive from the northern coastal port of Calais. Alternatively if one takes the overnight ferry from Portsmouth to Caen the drive is again 5 hours. By train on Eurostar: Guests can go direct from London Waterloo (via Lille) to Montbard, just 15 minutes from the House. Or to Paris where there are excellent trains Paris/Montbard. The fast train (TGV) takes just over one hour. Car hire is available from Hertz Rental in Montbard. By air, Guest can fly to Paris with easy links to the train system and car hire. Airports at Lille and Geneva are both within 3.5-4.5hrs drive of the property.
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