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Magical Tower Views, Garden Patio, Steps to Historical Village Centre, Kids OK

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Interior
Outdoor dining
Coffee/tea maker, fridge, microwave, oven
Interior
TV, DVD player, books, video library

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 593 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Dryer
  • Pet-friendly
  • Outdoor space
  • Parking available

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Semur-En-Auxois, Bourgogne-Franche-Comté

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About the area

Semur-en-Auxois

At this cottage you'll be within just a 10-minute stroll of Semur-en-Auxois Church of Notre Dame and Pinard Bridge. .You can enjoy a TV with a DVD player, and accommodation features a washing machine, a patio and a sofa bed. In-room dining is easy with a kitchen that comes equipped with a fridge, a microwave and a stovetop. A coffee/tea maker, a hairdryer and an iron/ironing board are also available.
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Getting around

  • Montbard Les Laumes-Alesia Station - 16 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Pizzeria o’Scandalo - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪La Rumeur - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Le Mont drejet - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Hostellerie d'Aussois - ‬15 min walk
  • ‪Delices de Byzance - ‬7 min walk

About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

Magical Tower Views, Garden Patio, Steps to Historical Village Centre, Kids OK

Stay at the most beautiful (and most photographed) spot in Burgundy, nestled in the charming, quaint, peaceful medieval village of Semur-en-Auxois...voted in 2025 as the third most beautiful village in France!

Our lovely restored two story cottage with a large, detached riverside garden, patio, orchard and vineyard awaits you. On the banks of the gently flowing River Armançon with views of the cathedral, castle towers, and ancient bridge, the house is just a stroll away from the town center.

The location offers convenience, privacy, and off-street parking in the cul-de-sac.

Walk up the gently winding stairs around an ancient Burgundy tower for your morning baguette or croissant, or watch the village wake up from your table in a friendly café as you sip your first espresso of the day.

This enchanting village of 3,500 is both vibrant and relaxing, a hidden treasure. Host a garden party or just relax on our large garden patio with stunning panoramic views of the towers. The detached garden/vineyard/orchard is 60 steps from the house along the river (which keeps the ants in the garden, not in the house!)

Offering tranquil relaxation an hour from Paris by TGV train and minutes from the cobblestone walkways of the village centre, the location is ideal for your next romantic or family getaway.

You can explore the lively Burgundy region on day trips by bicycle or car, go wine tasting, hop on a fast train to Paris or Euro Disney with the kids. There is a fresh water lake 3 km away for swimming and boating, a bike rental shop in Montbard that will deliver rental bikes to the house and a rental car can be delivered to the Montbard train station for your pick up and return.

Your home away from home is comfortably decorated to create a warm, cozy home base for your Magical History Tour of the Burgundy Region. Perfect for small families and the dog or two couples traveling together. The house comfortably sleeps 4 - 5, with two large bedrooms plus a sleeping loft. There are modern appliances, dishwasher, washer and dryer, a towel warmer in the bathroom and a soak tub.

Keywords: cottage, medieval village, garden, kids and pets Ok

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Property amenities

Parking and transport

  • Car not required
  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Hob
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Spices
  • Toaster

Bedrooms

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided
  • Sofa bed

Bathroom

  • 1 bathroom
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Hair dryer
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • Books
  • DVD player
  • TV
  • Video library

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • Patio

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly
  • Welcoming dogs only
  • Up to 9 kg per pet

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property
  • Note from host: Smoking permitted in garden.

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • In a village
  • Near a hospital
  • On the waterfront

Things to do

  • Cycling nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Horseback riding nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Water skiing nearby
  • Wildlife walks nearby
  • Winery tours nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector)
  • Smoke detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property)

General

  • Garden
  • Unit size: 1,000 square feet

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM
Minimum check-in age - 21

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Pets

  • Pets are welcome
  • Only dogs are allowed
  • Maximum 1 (weight limit: 20 lb per pet)
    • Service animals are exempt from fees.
  • Note from host: Additional pet deposit required.

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.

Events

Events allowed
Garden Parties

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
Smoking permitted in garden.

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
Parties and events are allowed on site. Maximum attendees: 12
Note from host: Garden Parties
Long-term renters welcome
Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a private host, not a professional engaged in trade or business. This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children. If you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room. Parties and events are allowed on site. Maximum attendees: 12. Note from host: Garden Parties Long-term renters welcome.

We should mention

  • On-site cash transactions can't exceed EUR 1000, due to national regulations. For more details, please contact the property using information in the booking confirmation.

Frequently asked questions

Are there any beaches close to Magical Tower Views, Garden Patio, Steps to Historical Village Centre, Kids OK?

The closest beach to Magical Tower Views, Garden Patio, Steps to Historical Village Centre, Kids OK is Plage de Vermenton (48.8 km).

Does Magical Tower Views, Garden Patio, Steps to Historical Village Centre, Kids OK have a pool?

No, this cottage doesn't have a pool.

Is Magical Tower Views, Garden Patio, Steps to Historical Village Centre, Kids OK family-friendly?

You bet! With amenities such as laundry facilities, a BBQ and highchairs, it's no surprise that Magical Tower Views, Garden Patio, Steps to Historical Village Centre, Kids OK is a winner with our family travellers.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at Magical Tower Views, Garden Patio, Steps to Historical Village Centre, Kids OK?

No, Magical Tower Views, Garden Patio, Steps to Historical Village Centre, Kids OK does not offer an airport shuttle service.

What time are check-in & check-out at Magical Tower Views, Garden Patio, Steps to Historical Village Centre, Kids OK?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM. Check-out time is 10:00 AM.

Magical Tower Views, Garden Patio, Steps to Historical Village Centre, Kids OK Reviews

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 23 out of 35 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 12 out of 35 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 35 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 35 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 35 reviews

8.8/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Charming cozy cottage

Lovely experience all around. Semur is gorgeous and Bourgogne itself is a feast and a revelation - so many interesting things to see and do. The house is warm and appealing, decorated tastefully with beautiful authentic period pieces. It also has all modern amenities in place - very comfortable. The owners were responsive, friendly and helpful. We’d come back every year if we could!
Stayed 9 nights in Oct 2019
Verified review

8/10 Good

Mike B.

Liked: Cleanliness, communication, location

Very good for a town break, with lovely view

Semur en Auxois is a beautiful place, and the location with a short walk up steps straight into the town centre is excellent. The classic town view is right outside the bedroom window. A pleasant, characterful property, with typically French antique furniture although this is formal rather than comfortable and storage space is a bit limited. Not so easy for children. Worked well for two, would be OK for four but five would be a squash. The garden is a beautiful quiet spot, although not actually adjoining the property, so you can't just spill out of the house and use the extra space. Check in and check out are 5.00pm and 10.00am, not as advertised on the initial publicity. NB Deposit is quite large, and takes a while to be returned, so make sure you have the cash flow to manage that.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2019
Verified review

8/10 Good

Andre S.

Liked: Location, listing accuracy
Disliked: Check-in, communication

Wij hadden de code nietom te openen Dat heeft ons twee dagen ge kost. Vrbo onbereikbaaaar geost o

Een geweldige plek in een Middeleeuwse stad
Stayed 14 nights in Sep 2021
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Owen G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

exquisite location

If anything the listing undersells the view from the house, it is spectacular and right in front of you. Walking around the old city is a rare pleasure, every corner you turn presents a comically gorgeous view; my friends and I felt like we were on a honeymoon. Our favorite meal in town was at nearby (everything is nearby) Le Saint Vernier and we got great inexpensive wine recommendations from l'Epicerie de Semur.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2021
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Hetty B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

lovely home in beautiful Semur

Small but cosy house with antique furniture. The fact that the garden is not connected to the house was a bit of a dissapointment for us, but as it turns out we didn't read the description well enough as it is mentioned in the description on the website. Apart form that it is a great little house and we had a wonderful stay!
Stayed 14 nights in Aug 2021
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Claude B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Très Bonne

Maison calme, bien agencée. Paysage alentour beau et reposant. Beaucoup de balades possibles autour du gite.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Jan Pieter N.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Heerlijk

Nette woning op supermooie plek in middeleeuws stadje. Erg genoten. Niet erg toeristisch maar voldoende te doen met gezin. Ook dankzij leuk meertje met strandje op paar kilometer.
Stayed 14 nights in Jul 2021
Verified review

8/10 Good

Gabriele B.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Ideale Lage in mittelalterlichem Städtchen

Großer Garten in der Nähe des Hauses mit viel Komfort.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2021
Verified review

8/10 Good

Sophie G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, location, listing accuracy
Disliked: Communication

Maison très agréable à vivre

Belle maison pleine de charme parfaitement située. On s’y sent comme chez soi ! La maison était très propre et accueillante. Bémol sur la télévision et le four qui ne fonctionnaient pas. Communication très moyenne avec l’agence de location. Elle a répondu à mon mail de demande d’informations (envoyé plusieurs jours avant mon départ) le jour de mon arrivée. Ce qui n’était plus pertinent. D’autre part, j’avais adressé à cette agence un mail indiquant que la télévision et le four ne fonctionnaient pas pendant mon séjour et je n’ai obtenu aucune réponse. Je trouve cela dommage pour Ken et Sarah qui louent une charmante maison.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2020
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Xavier C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Maison agréable au calme à deux pas du centre de Semur

Maison agréablement arrangée pour 4 personnes, au pied de Semur-en-Auxois : vue imprenable et très jolie sur le bourg ! Jardin/verger clos à proximité, mais les jeunes enfants doivent y être accompagnés.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2020
Verified review

8/10 Good

Céline R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Belle découverte

Petite maison agréable et bien située et bien équipée. Le jardin est facilement accessible et permet de se détendre après une bonne journée de visite. Merci pour cette belle découverte.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2020
Verified review

8/10 Good

Micha O.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Living in history

Semur-en-Auxois is a really nice medieval town in Burgundy. From the house you are in the center in no time. Just passing the pont dinard and going up the stairs. As for the house, this was done in old French style too. Everything is there including a nice collection of old crouset pans. The beds were a bit too small for two men in our family (>1.90mtr) but hey, they coped and survived..:-) We really enjoyed the garden as well for BBQ meals and aperitief. Happy to have stayed in this house of Sarah and Ken. In case of questions they responded very quick. We wish them well and hope they can enjoy their home after ‘Covid season’ is over.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Ulrich d.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Bourgondisch verblijf

De gezellige vakantiewoning is ingericht met vintage spullen uit de streek, wat geen afbreuk doet aan het hedendaags comfort. Alles is aanwezig (wasmachine, droogkast, vaatwas, oven, microgolfoven, televisie met google chromecast, ...) De mooie tuin is een echte meerwaarde voor dit verblijf. Hoewel hij niet aansluit op de woning, maar het is slechts 160 stappen :-) Semur-En-Auxois is een absolute aanrader en een pittoresk middeleeuws aandoend stadje en een perfecte uitvalbasis om de ganse regio te verkennen. Voldoende lekkere restaurants, die betaalbaar zijn, fantastische bakkerijen en leuke bars. Hier ga je niet om uit te gaan maar om te herbronnen.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2020
Verified review

8/10 Good

Lynn O.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location

Magical views .

Property is located in the lovely town of Semur en auxois with amazing views of the towers and ramparts next to the Pont Pinard and beautiful river. Shops and restaurants within a 5 minute walk. The house is well equipped with everything you need but we did struggle for cupboard space in the kitchen for our shopping/food. Lovely views of the town and river from the bedroom windows but again there was lack of wardrobe space. The beds looked lovely but the one in the main bedroom was really squeaky and creaked every time one of us moved in the night. So we moved into the other bedroom and we found that we kept rolling into the middle of the bed,even though we are of average size and weight.. This isn't a complaint but just letting you know in case you're unaware of these issues. The house has a beautiful garden with an orchard which is secure for dogs. Our dog loved it ! The garden and patio area is not attached to the house but is only a brief walk...around 60 steps...around the corner. There are 4 parking spaces available on a first come first served basis but there is a garage at the garden to accomodate a medium size car. Overall a beautiful stay in a very old quaint french style character house.
Verified review

8/10 Good

Kim N.

Liked: Check-in, location, listing accuracy

Gorgeous location and village

Overall we had a great stay. The area is so picturesque. One thing to note is that this property accepts pets, which was evident from all the dog hairs on the rugs. Unfortunately for us with a crawling 7 month old baby this wasn't the best mix. Also the bed was not very comfortable with a weird combination of ply and mattresses being used. Apart from that however it was good, it had all the facilities and was a very quirky old property. The garden was also great and we enjoyed some wine whilst surrounded by greenery.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Antoine M.

Liked: Cleanliness, communication, location, listing accuracy

Maison très propre et agréable, très bien situee

Maison très agréable, juste dommage que le verger ne soit pas accessible directement de la maison...
Verified review

8/10 Good

Robyn W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great little house in spectacular location

A week at Ken and Sarah's house is a bit like time travel. Located next to the river beneath the ramparts of a medieval town it is surprisingly quiet and cool even in the middle of summer. We particularly enjoyed spending time in the orchard/garden/vineyard. Excellent kitchen and wifi/tv if you prefer to stay in
Verified review

8/10 Good

Nathalie C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Magnifique emplacement

Le jardin qui se situe à 50 m de la maison est enchanteur et participe pour beaucoup à la réussite du séjour La maison se situe à 2 pas du joli pont pinard et le long de la rivière, magnifiques vues sur les tours Deco un peu désuète mais tous les équipements sont présents Parfait pour 2 ou 3 personnes sinon les rangements risques d être un peu justes Très bonne communication avec les propriétaires, merci à eux pour le panier d accueil Nous avons vraiment apprécié ce séjour
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Blandine

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Très agréable séjour !

La maison de Sarah est très bien située, sur les rives de l'Armançon au cœur du charmant village de Semur. Tout était très propre et bien aménagé. Sarah nous a réservés un accueil chaleureux.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Martin S.

Tolle Lage

Toller Ausblick auf Semur. Uriges Ferienhaus.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2019
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Catherine C.

Fantastic house in a beautiful town

A charming house with a fully equipped kitchen. Walking distance to all kinds of stores and restaurants. Loved the Chromecast on the tv so I could watch Netflix. Bedrooms were very cozy with lovely warm duvets. Can't wait to go back.
Stayed 14 nights in Nov 2018
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Hannelore K.

Sehr gemütlich und wunderschön gelegen

Das Haus ist sehr gemütlich und schön eingerichtet. Vom ersten Moment an haben wir uns Zuhause gefühlt.Wir waren das 2. Mal in Semur und waren wieder begeistert . Es ist ein tolles Städtchen, mit ausgezeichneten Restaurants, und viel zu sehen. In der Umgebung gibt es Schlösser, Abteien, Wälder usw. In den anderen Bewertungen steht eigentlich schon alles detailliert , deshalb wiederhole ich das jetzt nicht. Den grossen Garten mit den alten Obstbäumen haben wir in diesem sehr heissen Sommer sehr genossen. Es war ein ganz toller Urlaub, bei tollen Gastgebern und wir werden wiederkommen!! Vielen Dank an Sarah und Ken.
Stayed 12 nights in Jul 2018
Verified review

8/10 Good

Ilka H.

Ein wunderschönes, gemütlich eingerichtetes Haus in großartiger Lage am Fluss mit Postkartenblick!

Tolles Ferienhaus, in dem alle Annehmlichkeiten vorhanden sind. Nicht nur sämtliche Küchenutensilien, Waschmaschine und Trockner, Bügelbrett und jede Menge Reiseinformationen, sondern auch Seife, Salz, Öl, Gewürze, Kaffee, Nudeln usw. und eine Flasche Crémant zur Begrüßung. Besonders schön ist der große Garten mit Blick auf den Fluß Armançon und die mittelalterliche Stadt oben am Berg. Gewöhnungsbedürftig sind nur die Betten, die zwar breit genug für 2 Personen sind, aber in der Mitte eine Kuhle haben, so dass man unweigerlich aufeinanderzurollt . Nicht schön bei großer Hitze. Zu anderen Zeiten als im Sommer aber bestimmt auch ganz gemütlich 😊 In der Umgebung gibt es viele schöne Ausflugsziele: Flayigny sur Ozerain, Alésia, Vézélay, Fontenay, die Seinequelle...Burgund von seiner schönsten Seite...
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2018
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Kelly R.

Fantastic experience in a beautiful location!

This home has all the modern touches with appliances and the fully stocked kitchen equipment , and yet maintains the character of the era by its furnishings and decor. We could not be happier with the experience of staying in this cottage in Semur en Auxois. Walking to the village center each day for coffee was a great experience, and the restaurants were all fantastic. I'm really glad my husband and daughter and I had the chance to enjoy and explore the the Burgundy region with our base home in Semur. I highly recommend this cottage!
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2018
Archival

8/10 Good

Sandra H.

Typisch französisches Haus gemütlich und komfortabel,gut ausgestattet

Direkt am Fuß der Stadt und am Armançon gelegen in einer ruhigen Sackgasse. In der Küche und im übrigen Haus ist alles vorhanden, die Möbel und die Dekoration ist total liebevoll und persönlich gestaltet, man fühlt sich wie zuhause.Parkplatz am Haus war auch kein Problem, die Brücke kann man allerdings nur mit Übung meistern, ein Wohnmobil hätte keine Chance. Wir waren als Paar mit zwei Hunden eine Woche vor Ort und konnten viel unternehmen ( Stadtbummel, Ausflugziele in der nahen Umgebung, tolle Wanderungen). Ich finde allerdings, dass man im Infotext über das Haus erwähnen muss, dass der Garten nicht ans Haus angeschlossen ist. Man muss ca 60 m außen an anderen Häusern vorbei, um durch die erwähnte Garage in den großen Garten zu gelangen. Auch dort ist von Stühlen über Grill und Spielen alles vorhanden, allerdings trägt man natürlich Grillgut, Getränke und Geschirr hin und her. Mit dieser Einschränkung finden wir das Haus aber durchaus empfehlenswert und haben unsere Zeit sehr genossen.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2017