The Majestic 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, stretching upwards 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 Morroccan 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 Morroccan Lanterns to bath the whole area in soft coloured light rising up to the roof. The kitchen is extremely well equipped, 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, water feature and BBQ are provided.
The 1st of the 5 bedrooms can be found on the Ground Floor, 30m2 in size with its own bathroom. For those who prefer the ground floor it’s ideal. Tastefully furnished light and airy is the theme for this and all the other bedrooms, which are the same size and bigger!
Going up to the 1st Floor will lead you to a large mezzanine area and to the right are 2 bedrooms.
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 3 people, (a family room), with additional cot space. The Bathrooms are spacious, and the one to the right 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:
Bikes are available for Hire please reserve when booking 58€ per bike including helmets and padlocks
Specialised bikes are available, but they must be booked well in advance.
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 12 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 her expert assistant is)
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 - Best Seller
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 - Taste the difference
With a Wine expert who can offer a wonderful insight into the Wines of Burgundy
You will be tasting the same grapes varieties but from different soils throughout Burgundy.
Red and White wines
Price: 400€ At home experience
Market Visits
Sunday Morning – Chalon sur Saone or 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!
Price: 350€
Recommended Day: Sunday-Chalon, Tuesday or Friday-Dijon
Hands-On Cookery Experience With Market Trip - Best seller
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 - Best Seller
A mornings demonstration & hands-on participation to prepare a simple but delicious al fresco lunch or supper will be enjoyed by all with a glass of crisp chilled Rosé
Aprons, recipes and notes will be provided and of course we will be eating your hard work at the end!
Price: All inclusive 450€
Recommended Day: Sunday, Monday or Tuesday
In house Cooking
If you feel like a night off from the kitchen sink, a 4 course meal can be provided for you simply by reserving with your final payment.
Wine can also be provided
Price: From 35€p/h
NEW for 2009 Bread Making - See our photo gallery
This exciting day out has just been added to our list of activities.
We have exclusive access on a Wednesday (subject to change) to this infamous Bread Maker Fred, who's bread is highly prized in Dijon market.
He will share the secrets of traditional breadmaking in his Bakery.
This hands on day includes Breakfast and Lunch.
Prices: All inclusive 130€ p/h
NEW for 2010 Bespoke Cycling Tours - A Huge Hit in 2010
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 1950€ Rental Only
For availability please use the contact us option
See Bespoke Cooking and Wine Course Section for Individual Rates and Dates
