La Ferme de la Lochere
When you arrive at, ‘La Ferme de la Lochere,’ you will immediately notice the vast doors of which there are three. Handmade in oak by local craftsmen they stretch upwards of 3m high by 4m wide, they caste brilliant sunlight into the ground floor which is just over 200m2, paved in flagstones, with a majestic stone staircase sweeping up to the 1st floor.
The entrance hall is spacious and rises up to the eves, which is lit with soft lights from 2 Morrocan Lanterns suspended from the ceiling. Following through past the stone staircase, which is situated on your left, you will be taken round and into the vast sitting room with its handsome fireplace and large, really squishy sofas, heaven at all times of the year!
There is a very practical hand carved oak table big enough to seat all guests and children. Again there are 3 Morrocan Lanterns to bath the whole area n soft coloured light rising up to the roof. The kitchen is extremely well equipped, as the owner is a professional Chef, (she is available for cooking demonstrations and can provide meals, if booked in advance). Full of everything you will ever need with a professional cooker for those who wish to practise being the next Gordon Ramsey or Jamie Oliver!!
From the sitting room, dining room you will be led out through the arched oak doors into a flowering garden. Stylish garden furniture, BBQ and children’s play area are provided.
The 1st of the 5 bedrooms can be found on the Ground Floor, 30m2 in size with its own bathroom. For those not wanting to do stairs, it’s ideal. Tastefully furnished light and airy is the aim for this and all the other bedrooms, which are the same size and bigger!
Going up to the 2nd Floor will lead you to a large mezzanine area, which we can adapt to sleep 3-4 children, by prior arrangement. To the right are 2 bedrooms leading off the mezzanine.
Both with bathrooms and lots of space. The 3rd & 4th Bedrooms can be found to the left of the mezzanine.
A small walkway will take you down to the gallery looking over the sitting room; dining room and the bedroom doors lead off to the right and left of that. Both bedrooms are very large and can sleep up to 4 people, (a family room), with additional cot space. The Bathrooms are spacious, and the one to the left of the passageway has a Bath as well as a shower.
Coming back down to the Ground Floor and turning in the opposite direction to the sitting room, a passage way will take you to the 2nd garden, where the heated pool is to be found.
Compliant with all French Pool Regulations and surrounded by a natural stonewall; it is the perfect place to unwind with a glass of wine.
Inclusive in the price are:
- Towels
- Bed Linen
- Breakfast
Bikes are available for Hire please reserve when booking
Suggested Visits & In House Activities
Sunday Morning
A Guided visit with at the exciting and new Vineyard in Flavigny sur Ozerain
A wonderful visit just 15 mins away – a great start to the week.
We can book you in with their very enthusiastic Wine Maker Catherine and our translator guide – Both are in high demand so the sooner they are booked the better for us!
Flavigny Vineyard started 8 years ago and is now beginning to produce a very healthy variety of excellent wines and the staffs are full of enthusiasm and provide a complex and interesting look in the way wine is produced.
The visit includes a look round the cellars, a detailed tasting of all their wines plus the history of the Vineyard, a tasting glass to keep and Gougeres to accompany your tasting, (warm cheesy choux puffs).
Price: Based on 6 Guests 190€
Recommended Day: Sunday or Monday (Catherine the winemaker is not always there on Mondays, but there is a very competent 2nd choice if this is the case)
Half Day Wine Tasting in Chablis with Picnic
A wonderful way to enjoy the best of the Chablis Vineyards and includes tasting in some of the most well known Domaines & a picnic overlooking the Vines - Fantastic!!
Depending on your plans and the Guides already brimming reservations book I would recommend Monday or Wednesday.
Price: Based on 6 Guests 450€
Full Day in Cote de Nuits & Cote de Beaune
A really fantastic opportunity to explore with a very knowledgably guide the complex region of one of the most famous wines in France.
Starting ion the Cote de Nuits and ending in the Cote de Beaune with transport and lunch included you will be able to experience in depth some of the Domaines not always open to the General Public!
Price: All Inclusive 800€
Recommended Day for Visit: Depends on Availability of Guide
Private Wine-Tasting
Two choices – Either from Domaine Laroche in Chablis
Where Severine Bresson will provide you with a wide range of wines from their Domaine in Chablis and from their other Vineyards throughout the world – A great way to taste one growers production from different parts of the globe!
Or
With a Wine expert who can offer the same grape from the same year but produced in different villages and by different producers! Taste the difference!
Price: 400€
Recommended Day: Depends on the Wine Experts Diaries
Market Visits
Sunday Morning – Chalon sur Saone & Chablis
A vibrate and exciting Sunday market where you can mingle with the locals and haggle with the market vendors for your crust of bread! Great Cafes and Bistros.
Tuesday, Friday & Saturday Mornings – Dijon
A truly colourful experience with wonderful perfumes from all the stalls inside the covered market, outside the covered market and in all the streets that lead too and from it!
When your bags are full relax and enjoy a coffee by the Carousel and taste the delicious speciality Sablées from the Patisserie next door – over 30 to choose from!
Charlie can than take you on a brief historical tour of the Ducal Palaces on our way back to the cars.
Saturday mornings – Beaune & Saulieu
Price: 350€
Recommended Day: Sunday-Chalon, Tuesday or Friday-Dijon
Hands-On Cookery Experience
If you do decide to take this option what I normally suggest is that on the market visit, I give you a printed sheet with what we are preparing and a list of ingredients. Then with my assistance we shop together and visit Dijon as marked in the option above.
We then return to the house for a market snack lunch of Pates, Breads, Cheeses and Salad, and start preparing for dinner at around 4pm. You will have the opportunity to learn new skills and work with fresh, fragrant ingredients. All ingredients are included in the price, as is the market visit including coffee & sablées, teaching, recipe book and wine with the meal.
Price: All inclusive 950€
Recommended Day: Tuesday
Hands-On Cookery Experience
After one of my market visits I offer a morning demonstration & hands-on participation to prepare a simple but delicious al fresco lunch or supper.
Aprons, recipes, notes, ingredients and equipment are provided along with the crisp glass of chilled Rosé necessary to release our creative skills, and of course we will be eating your hard work at the end!
Price: All inclusive 250€
Recommended Day: Wednesday or Saturday
In-House Cooking
If you feel like a night off from the kitchen sink, I can provide a 4 course meal for you simply by reserving a few days ahead.
I can provide the wine as well as the meal.
Price: From 35€p/h
NEW for 2009 Bread Making
This exciting day out has just been added to our list of activities.
The Baker in Dijon market has invited me to bring guests into his Bakery and show us all the techniques for making his delicious bread! This hands on day includes Breakfast and Lunch.
Prices: All inclusive 160€ p/h
NEW for 2010 Bespoke Cycling Tours
Experience the Burgundy countryside from the saddle!
Enjoy a gourmet picnic looking out over the vineyards accompanied by 2 of Burgundies most experienced cycle guides.
This tailor made ½ or whole days cycling includes bike, helmets, snacks, drinks and picnic.
Children welcome.
Prices: All inclusive from 98€ p/p
NEW for 2010 Golf at Chateau de Chailly
Set in the rolling Burgundy Countryside this spectacular Chateau boasts a well kept 18 hole
Golf Course.
It also has a very comfortable restaurant.
Prices: 55€ p/p p/d Must be booked ahead.
If you are interested in any of these options please don’t hesitate to contact me for more information – Book early to avoid disappointment- Book several and receive a discount!
Cots, High Chairs, Booster Seats all available.
Prices from 1000€
For availability and prices please contact us
