Vacation apartment in 18th century house , nearby Ornans, aside the river

Staying here was the most wonderful experience. The house was beautifully presented and had everything you could want and more. The apartment has been decorated tastefully and to the highest standard. It was very comfortable and cosy. The host Alexandra was charming and responsive. The village is lovely with a pretty river running through it. The surrounding area is gorgeous with stunning scenery in every direction. A car is an advantage, but there is a bus service as well. I would love to stay there again and would recommend it to anyone wanting a dream French getaway.

This is a very comfortable and attractive place to stay. There are two large bedrooms with sitting areas, and a smaller eat-in kitchen area. Each bedroom has a spacious bathroom (one is en-suite, the other is just across the hall). Great water pressure in both bathrooms. Many charming decorative touches. As noted by previous reviewer, there are a number of stairs to get to the apartment so it may not be good for anybody having mobility issues. Vuillafans is a charming small village on the Loue River only about 25-30 minutes from the interesting city of Besançon. Supermarkets and a number of restaurants are located in nearby Ornans.

We and friends (total 4 adults) stayed five nights in the Old Winery/A House on the Loue. And it is: perhaps 30 meter walk from the river wall, with views from the apartment. Pictures are accurate -- the apartments are fully and engagingly decorated, baths are large and functional, and the kitchen is modern and mostly complete, with the use of the lovely gardens. Vuillafans is a small (and shrinking) village a lovely 30 minute drive S. of the Departmental capital of Besancon, with a small grocer, a boulanger, a pharmacy, a bar/cafe, and a small restaurant that serves mostly salads and pizzas (well-reviewed, although we never went there). This lovely location comes with a penalty: it adds 30 minutes to any destination N. or West. "Considerations:" 1. The stairway to the apartment twists slightly, with treads of varying widths; this might be a challenge for your luggage, and perhaps for some guests with stairway difficulties. 2. The radiator heat is tied into the owners' system (below), and it was our impression that heat fell off (not completely) when the owners went off on a weekend holiday; both bathrooms DID have very effective heaters, and the small automatic washing machine did fine. 3. Be prepared: While both bedrooms are attractive, comfortable, and spacious, one has a balcony, attached bathroom, and the only TV, while the other bedroom -- doesn't! (it's private bath is across the hall). So, decide in advance who gets which room, or be prepared to flip a coin.