Beautiful 1850 Maison bourgeois with private pool, between Chablis and Beaune

Firstly I must say we had a lovely week, We stayed the last week of June in the middle of a heatwave and the pool was very welcoming. However whilst we didn't expect air conditioning a fan in the bedrooms would have been a nice touch, these extreme heat waves are going to be the norm.The kitchen is very well equipped and there is plenty of crockery. The beds are comfortable but I would not say the house is suitable for 10, 6 would be a push. The bedrooms on the top floor are small and its very hot up there. There is also only 2 toilets in the property so always a queue for the loo!There are bats in the attic so if you are sleeping upstairs and hear noise is only the bats returning the their roost.The Garden is huge but a bit overgrown & neglected. We didn't find a kitchen garden with any lettuce etc and the herbs we did find were suffering from lack of water.If like me you like to lay on a sunbed by the pool you'll be disappointed yes there are deckchairs but if you want to lay down its a towel on the grass which is very hard and uncomfortable. There is no hot tub - this didn't bother us but if its important to you its worth mentioning. The train runs along close to the back of the garden but its not too intrusive. The bar down the road doesn't sell bread anymore so the nearest shop is a 5 min drive.As I said we had a good week but the house and gardens would benefit from a little tlc.

This beautifully restored house is very charming and comfortable. The grounds are pristine, with lovely fruit trees and fragrant lavender. The heated pool was very much appreciated. I will note that the bedrooms and bathroom on the third floor are better suited to children rather than adults.

such a nice house and amazing garden. everything is beautiful and confortable, unless 2 or 3 beds which are not as confortable as expected for such a great house.

This house is an absolute dream! The garden is amazing and the house is very tastefully decorated. It has all the facilities you need for the perfect holiday in France. Upon arrival we had some miscommunication on where the keys could be found, but Jon was quick on the communication and he made sure we were able to find our way in the house and in the neighbourhood. The house is situated in a quite village and offers lots of privacy. Nearby the house there are plenty of nice villages (like Vélezay) and nature to enjoy. If you are looking for a quite place to spend your holiday this house will be the perfect match! We absolutely recommend this place.

We loved our stay at the house, lovely long garden and super pool (after we asked for it to be cleaned). The outside covered eating and bbq area was perfect. This is a “shabby chic” property with an unpredictable oven and NO air conditioning. But still a lovely family home.

Lovely house in quiet village location. The garden is spectacular, really beautiful, peaceful, magical; a delight! Swimming pool was very nice, a godsend on rare hot days. Village was small and friendly. Baguettes sold each morning in the pub within a stones throw. Would highly recommend this for an escape for some down time. It suited our small family very well. I would not want to go there with a group of 10, particularly non-family members as I do not think it would cater well for this- plenty of beds but only 2 bathrooms and no large tables to sit around, but for a small group looking to escape the strains of busy life in a charming surrounding it was perfect. The house was very stylish. I imagine it would be lovely in winter too with the nice log fire.

The accommodation was exactly as described with comfortable seating and the most wonderful open fire. The kitchen and dining area was suited to 8 guests, and there appeared to be a problem with the cooker thermostat. It didn't stop us cooking. The weather was disappointing as we had hoped to use the pool, which Jon had kindly opened for us just in case. The village itself was quiet, but Clamecy was only a short drive.

As a newly established family of three, we happily exchanged our jobs and stressful big city life for a calm and peaceful September month on parental leave with our new-born son in Crain, France. The beautiful and well restored house, the perfectly planned private garden, the sound from the village church bell and the landscape surrounding it all, offered us the calm peacefulness that we were in search for. The well equipped kitchen soon became the center for our daily activities, using plenty of time to plan and prepare great “slow-food”, being creative with the fresh supplies we found on the village markets. The private garden was rich with fruits, fresh herbs and vegetables that gave us plenty of ideas and delicious ingredients for dinners, deserts and marmalades. Along with the gardens generous nature, it provided us with an intimacy and privacy whether we were walking or playing around in it, preparing ourselves breakfast, lunch or dinner in the beautiful green scenery or allowing yourself a refreshing swim in the pool. The village surroundings has plenty of great stroller walks in the nearby woods, along the riverboat canals or crossing the cultivated fields covered with oats, corn and wild flowers. For longer excursions into the neighbor villages or the Bourgogne vineyards, one becomes dependent on the car. The owner has collected a great number of travelling books side by side with a large collection of architecture and design book that comes handy for trip-planning, or general good reading on a rainy days. The house in Crain is highly recommendable for young adults and families with interest in great food and wine, spending a slow pace vacation in peaceful, charming and beautiful environments.

We were fortunate to be able to celebrate such a fabulous New Year in such beautiful surroundings. Despite the bitter cold outside, the house was lovely and warm and the cosy fireplace created an inviting atmosphere and became the centerpoint of many a delightful evening of food, wine and joyful banter! The countryside offered many enjoyable and cultural outings and charming villages to stop for long lunches on the way! We would definitely consider a spring or summer visit to enjoy the lovely gardens and pool and explore the area further.