Petit Gîte calme avec piscine et vue sublime au coeur des collines

This is a difficult review to write. In many ways we loved this place. Victoria was a very helpful host and the apartment itself was well-furnished and comfortable. The location was attractive and quiet. The downside? To say that the internet connection was slow and undependable would on a small scale be like saying the Titanic had a leakage problem. If you want a vacation to escape connectivity, this is your place. However, if you like to keep track of news, communicate with friends, research restaurants and sites, go elsewhere. If we had been aware of the problem, our disappointment would have been less, but the first warning was in the info manual in the the place itself. So, great place IF what you want is to be away from it all.

We really enjoyed our stay. Our initial impression was that the gite was very remote, but actually, it was only a few minutes to the nearest town, and the situation of the gite meant that it was completely tranquil. Victoria has provided everything you need, including toilet paper and washing up liquid! The bed was very comfortable, and there was English TV for the evenings. We actually ate at the house frequently during our week as it was so pleasant. Fantastic walks from the door, and easy accessibility by car to Macon, Beaune and our favourite, Cluny. We had some excellent degustations and bought some what we hope will be good wines to be savoured over the year. We would happily return for more exploration of the area. The weather was also superb - wall to wall sunshine!

The property was lovely and beautifully decorated and Victoria took great care that everything one needs was provided. An added joy were her two dogs!

Victoria was a lovely host and we both fell in love with her 2 dogs Monte and Plume. The cottage is very well equipped and comfortable. It is in a lovely part of the countryside and there are nice places to visit within easy travelling distance by car. We had a relaxing holiday in France and hope to return.

The cottage at Les Marions exceeded all our expectations. The cottage was lovely, well appointed and peaceful. Due to considerable rain the gardens were blooming and the vista from the comfortable terrace was so green. I knew immediately 3 nights were not enough to enjoy this very charming home and area. We loved watching the cows, horses, birds, dogs, cat and hearing the frogs! Everything was so comfortable and Victoria was a wonderful host. I worried that it was too remote for handy groceries, but the Super U is near, has every thing you need and open until 730pm. The region is just beautiful, unspoiled and easy exploring. I have to say a navigation system is important since there are beautiful rural byways to wander, many tiny villages to see and nearby Chateau Brancion and Cormatin to visit. The cottage at Les Marions made for the perfect stay in the area. Thanks again Victoria!

This is a jewel if you like quiet beautiful Burgundy countryside. It is only a little off thr beaten track and much better for it. All amenities provided as long as you are not addicted to high speed internet. Could not be better in my view and a charming and gracious host.

We had a very pleasant stay in this accommodation. It is in a lovely peaceful rural setting. The house is attractively furnished, roomy and well equipped for around 6 people. However, because of the distribution of space, there is only one bedroom - which is particularly spacious and attractive - and it is hard to see where further people might sleep. It is a few miles from the nearest shops/activities so not for those who need a lot of distractions! It was ideal for what we needed - a get away from it all R & R. The owner lives on the site and was pleasant and helpful without being intrusive.

The cottage is fabulously equipped with everything one would need for a superbly tranquil and restful holiday. Victoria had really taken on board the needs of her guests and even provided us with two wonderfully attentive dogs who appeared punctually at meal times on our terrace! We of course succumbed to their French friendliness and shared the odd meal with them but not the wonderful Cremant de Bourgoine that we found in the local supermarche. We had a super stay in this lovely property which was perfect for a couple who love tranquility and easy access to the many interesting Abbeyes and chateaux in the region. The Abbeys at Cluny and Para Le Monial, the castle at Brancion and the Rock of Solutre are absolute places one must visit. There are great Burgundy reds to have in abundance and Charolais beef for barbecues to purchase in all supermarkets. Naturally we felt that we had a duty to support these local producers! We visited the Saturday market in Beaune which was about an hours drive away and bought the most amazing Goats cheese, artisan bread and charcuterie produce before visiting the Hotel de Deu or hospital with its amazing roof and history. For the visitor who wants both a restful setting and easy access to historical sites Les Marions is perfect!