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Au Naturale

  • 60 guests

  • 24 bedrooms

  • 14 bathrooms

    +2 extra toilet

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This expansive house is a natural paradise for hikers, mountain bikers and horse riders. Situated in the heart of the Ardenne Forest, the inspiring scenery is dream location for any of you who feel at home in the great outdoors. Ride your stallion through the exotic gardens, decorated in unique plant life and ancient trees. Or if you prefer two legs instead of four, embark on a hike across the undulating hillside. To really test your athleticism, the diverse mountain range gets the adrenaline flowing for mountain biking. It's your personal oasis of wholesome activities. Of course, after all that exercise, you want a peaceful haven where you can relax. The luxurious retreat provides unbridled comfort in every room – relax in front of the cosy fireplace in the dining room or taste some local meats on the outdoor BBQ. For an activity somewhere in between mountain biking and chilling on the sofa, the outdoor grounds comprise tennis courts, badminton courts and a boules pitch. This inviting house allows you to settle into whatever vibe you want.


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What to expect


Highlights

Wander through the gardens decorated in unique plant life

Wander through the gardens decorated in unique plant life

Perfect your serve on the tennis courts

Perfect your serve on the tennis courts

Get on two wheels to conquer the mountains

Get on two wheels to conquer the mountains

Ride your horse through the picturesque scenery

Ride your horse through the picturesque scenery

While away the hours with a spot of fishing

While away the hours with a spot of fishing

Enjoy a romantic picnic surrounded by beautiful scenery

Enjoy a romantic picnic surrounded by beautiful scenery

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Home truths

    There is complimentary wi-fi but only three devices can connect at one time

    You'll need to bring your own equipment for tennis, badminton or boules, however, there are many pitches and courts

    The rivers and streams require supervision of children at all times, however, the vast outdoor space is perfect for kids playing outside

About this stay


Amenities

Tennis court

Wi-fi

Pets allowed

Parking available

Washing machine

Garden

Bedrooms & bathrooms

24 bedrooms, 53 beds

14 bathrooms, 2 additional toilets

Extras


VIP services

Airport pick up

Daily cleaning

Fridge fills

Additional fees

  • Your host can help arrange a variety of extra services during your stay, including massages and beauty treatments, wine tours, laundry and dry cleaning, fridge fills, restaurant reservations, private chefs, airport transfers, and car hire

  • If you’re travelling with children, your host can organise babysitting services – alternatively, a live-in nanny can be arranged at a cost of £475-£670 per week

  • There are small farmhouses dotted across the estate that can be rented out if you have a large group or want more privacy

Additional fees subject to a 3.5% handling charge.

Extras are subject to availability. Please enquire with your host.

Local guide


About France

You could easily take a lifetime’s worth of French holidays and still feel like you haven’t scratched the nation’s surface. The most visited country in the world, France has long inspired artists, revolutionaries, dreamers, and bons vivants with its storybook landscapes, artistic treasures, and cultural idiosyncrasies. Paris is, of course, the country’s glittering centrepiece but there are countless beauty spots worth discovering outside of the City of Light. Sun yourself...

Get around

Train station

Gare de Fontaines Mercurey

1 hr 1 min

Train station

Rully

1 hr 21 min

Train station

Cheilly-les-Maranges

2 hr 15 min

Bus stop

Gare de Fontaines Mercurey

1 hr 1 min

Booking policies


House Rules

Children welcome (1-12 years)

Infants welcome (under 12 months)

Pets welcome

No parties or events

No smoking

Good to know

Arrival from 16:00

Departure before 9:00

Wifi

No air con

Cancellation policy

  • Up until

    60

    days

    Cancel at least 60 days before your check-in date for a 50% refund.

  • Not eligible for a refund once your check-in date is under 60 days away.

Host


This home is managed by Oliver

This home is managed directly by a business. A member of their staff will be your point of contact before and during your stay. Nearly twenty years ago, Oliver and his friend began curating the world's most unique and rustic getaways. Driven by their own unforgettable experience at a chateau, they have grown remarkably since then. Much like Plum, they believe in hand-picked luxury that doesn't break the bank.

This home is nominated for the Plum Guide Award.

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