Stylish living in the village square with a large terrace overlooking the Morvan
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10.0Outstanding
(113 Ratings)
Guests felt at home in the stylishly restored old smithy, enjoying the beautiful surroundings and quiet village. Host provided great tips, making the stay comfortable and relaxing.
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About this house rental
The house was built in 1928 and lies at the edge of the peaceful village square of the small South Burgundy village of Saint-Didier-sur-Arroux, which is located in the Regional Morvan Nature Reserve. The house offers a magnificent view of the undulating pastures in which the white Charolais cattle roam, of the Etang de Bousson and of the southern flanks of the wooded Morvan Mountains.
The annex to the house was in use as a smithy until the sixties of the last century. The village square was then in use to shoe the horses of the farmers and nobilty and to repair farming equipment.
The village has about 250 inhabitants, most of them live on farms in the surrounding area. In the village itself, you will find, aside from our restaurant La Petite Auberge (www.la-petite-auberge.eu) several houses, a post office, the town hall, the school, the church and a flea/antiques market operated by a Dutch couple.
Amenities at Stylish living in the village square with a large terrace overlooking the Morvan
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Top rated by guests
10.0Outstanding
(113 Ratings)
Guests felt at home in the stylishly restored old smithy, enjoying the beautiful surroundings and quiet village. Host provided great tips, making the stay comfortable and relaxing.
The house was built in 1928 and lies at the edge of the peaceful village square of the small South Burgundy village of Saint-Didier-sur-Arroux, which is located in the Regional Morvan Nature Reserve. The house offers a magnificent view of the undulating pastures in which the white Charolais cattle roam, of the Etang de Bousson and of the southern flanks of the wooded Morvan Mountains.
The annex to the house was in use as a smithy until the sixties of the last century. The village square was then in use to shoe the horses of the farmers and nobilty and to repair farming equipment.
The village has about 250 inhabitants, most of them live on farms in the surrounding area. In the village itself, you will find, aside from our restaurant La Petite Auberge (www.la-petite-auberge.eu) several houses, a post office, the town hall, the school, the church and a flea/antiques market operated by a Dutch couple.
Amenities
Pets allowed
Family friendly
Things to know
Additional fees to expect
Cleaning & other feesWe include all stay related fees in the Cleaning Fee line, which may include cleaning, property manager, resort, tourism and other stay related fees. All Vrbo properties are professionally cleaned after each stay.
Service feeThis helps Vrbo provide a safer and more secure booking experience.
TaxesTaxes on accommodation such as Occupancy Tax, VAT, or GST. May also include tourism fees.
Customer support
Customer support is handled by our partner Vrbo
Ratings and reviews
10.0 / 10.0
Outstanding(113 Ratings)
Summary of reviews
Guests felt at home in the stylishly restored old smithy, enjoying the beautiful surroundings and quiet village. Host provided great tips, making the stay comfortable and relaxing.
From real guest reviews summarized by AI
10.0 / 10.0
Great stay in Saint-Didier-sur-Arroux in this lovely house. Perfect location for beautiful bike rides and hikes!
10.0 / 10.0
We felt very much at home in this old smithy stylishly restored in the old way. A place to come to rest enjoying the beautiful surroundings. Beautiful views everywhere.
10.0 / 10.0
The property was everything the ad said.
Well equipped and stylish furnishing and decor.
The village is very quiet - one restaurant and a tea room/brocante.
Well located to many places if you have a car.
Also good for walks around local lanes and villages.
8.0 / 10.0
Very pleasant
10.0 / 10.0
Lovely quiet village. Host on hand to give advice and enthuse about local attractions. Ideal for relaxing, reading and short tours. House has all you require with the plus point of no tele!
A must visit for all francophiles.
10.0 / 10.0
Wonderful place in the countryside
Wonderful place in the countryside
Very well appointed former forge with beautiful interiors in the middle of a picture-perfect historical village and fantastic views into the surrounding countryside. The area is calm but interesting with great walks and excellent dining options. The nearest city Autun is mere 20 mins away and has a substantial cathedral, museums, lovely ancient streets and even a number of impressive Roman-era buildings. The landlady Ana was very friendly, flexible and open-minded and shared a lot of helpful information on the area. We were happy to meet her and will most certainly book this accommodation again.
8.0 / 10.0
Quiet village setting
Quiet village setting
We enjoyed our stay in a small village with wonderful views
10.0 / 10.0
Lovely
Lovely
Very relaxing and comfortable
10.0 / 10.0
A gem in a beautiful village
A gem in a beautiful village
We drove across France for a stay in the Morvan region and arrived tired at the Old Forge having picked up some groceries in Etang sur Arroux on the way.
The house and location did not disappoint. Comfortable and well equipped, with the most stunning view of the nearby Lake and surrounding countryside, it was immediately relaxing and we felt very at home.
There is plenty to see and do in the area, more than we could possibly fit in to the seven days we were there. I was worried our 11 year old would find it a bit too quiet but he really enjoyed the places we visited, particularly Bibracte, the site of an important Gaullish/Roman settlement which was about 40 mins drive away. He also enjoyed swimming in Lac des Settons and discovering about Romans in Autun! Closer to home, there were lovely walks to be had straight from the door and if course delicious food (and wine).
My other half who is a "foodie" had a marvellous time sourcing ingredients to cook at home either in the kitchen or on the splendid bbq. In fact, despite the availability of some reputedly good restsurants nearby, we didn't eat out during our stay.
Everyone was very friendly. Anna in particular was a superb hostess, keen to make sure we had a good time and enjoyed ourselves. She succeeded! We had a great time and were a little sad to leave our house on the hill.
10.0 / 10.0
A super break
A super break
A fabulous holiday away from it all. The location is great for exploring the area and Ana was very accommodating.
10.0 / 10.0
Total chill out in a beautiful location
Total chill out in a beautiful location
A sleepy location with stunning views - the perfect place to wind down from the presssures of work.
The owner Ana was very helpful and was very quick to respond to any queries we had.
We happened to arrive as a heatwave hit France so our first week was unbelievably hot!
Although there are no shops in the village it is only a ten minute drive to the nearest town Etang sur Arroux where there is a small but perfectly adequate supermarket a pharmacy and a couple of excellent boulangeries.
The only reason we would not stay again is because France is so huge we like to try somewhere different each time we visit this beautiful country.
Many thanks again to Ana for her help and kindness during our stay.
If you have a stressful job and need to unwind or just like the quiet life this property is for you!
10.0 / 10.0
Marvelous!
Marvelous!
Great cottage "out in the country," up on a hill with superb views. Anna was a great host, friendly and helpful, who just happened to run the very fine restaurant across the street. We stayed for six nights but could happily have stayed for a month.
Ann and Terry.
10.0 / 10.0
Dejligt hus i hyggelig fransk landsby
Dejligt hus i hyggelig fransk landsby
Vi havde en fantastisk ferie i Saint Didier. Huset var lige, hvad vi havde ønsket os. Det er indrettet i typisk fransk landstil med en smuk smuk udsigt til det omkring liggende landskab. Vi vandrede, var på vintur og slappede af i den hyggelige landsby. Vores vært Ana-Cristina var utrolig hjælpsom i forhold til vores planlægning af vores ture - og så har hun den mest lækre restaurant i landsbyen, som vi besøgte flere gange under vores ophold.
10.0 / 10.0
A hidden gem
A hidden gem
The smithy is perfect, Ana has created the ideal home from home in the tranquility of Burgundy.
From the thoughtful touches (stair gate for the baby, fresh flowers and beautiful linens), to the delicious food in her neighbouring Auberge, we were able to enjoy every minute of our stay.
The pictures don’t do justice to the decor and size of the house. There is plenty of space and the terrace is perfect for dinner in the evening in front of the stunning view.
Don’t hesitate to book!!
10.0 / 10.0
French country living in style
French country living in style
We stayed at the Old Forge for three nights and were very satisfied there. The building is old and rustic with the most wonderful views across the Morvan Regional National Park. The birds sing from dawn to dusk and the Charolais herds move about, munching on the lush grass. The cottage is well appointed and styled beautifully in the owner, Anna's, style. Think old French linen, soft lighting, thick rugs to add colour and warmth on colder nights, mirrors, shutters, chandeliers, fresh flowers, oil paintings. Home from home with a twist ..... the cooking facilities are perfectly adequate but just up the road a few yards is Anna's restauarant, La Petite Auberge.Go there and you will be treated to the most exquisite meal prepared from scratch with all things fresh. The cottage sits in the small village square amongst elegant stone houses, small cottages; the village church is further up but well within sight and you'll hear (and get used to very quickly) the bell as it tolls on the hour and half hour. Inside the house itself is the apple-green kitchen with table and chairs, a fridge/freezer, the shower room and separate wc are on the ground floor along with the comfortable lounge. There's no TV, thankfully, just a large squashy sofa and armchair, a log burner for cool nights and soft lighting. Also downstairs is a room with a washing machine and extra seating which can be pulled out and used if necessary. The view from the window is your entertainment ... simply lovely. Up the wooden, steep stairs are two bedrooms, both with views over the sleepy village. Outside there is a parking space or several and a rustic deck with table, chairs, parasol and bbq, plus two deck chairs. Sit there and enjoy a bottle of something fabulous from the Burgundy region and food you bought earlier to cook (there are no shops in the village) on the BBQ. Alternatively, wander up to La Petit Auberge and let Anna and her husband take care of you. Two other plusses .... the fastest internet we've ever known and lashings of hot water. Go .... and enjoy.
10.0 / 10.0
Perfect.
Perfect.
Really enjoyed our 3 week stay. Everything was absolutely perfect.
10.0 / 10.0
Delightfully decorated and resourced village house surrounded by glorious French countryside.
Delightfully decorated and resourced village house surrounded by glorious French countryside.
House well appointed, terrace perfect for lazing, enjoying the odd glass of wine, hostess who met every request and surpassed all expectations. Plenty to see driving round the local and wider area - chateaux, beautiful villages, abbeys and Roman ruins.
10.0 / 10.0
Traumhafte Herbstwoche
Traumhafte Herbstwoche
Selten hatten wir eine so eine grandiose Unterkunft !
Ein Ort um die Seele baumeln zu lassen, Spaziergänge und Wanderungen vor der Haustür, dazu ein prachtvolles Farbenspiel der herbstlichen Wälder, ein "Indian Summer" für den andere bis nach Nordamerika reisen.
Dazu kommt eine herzliche Aufnahme durch die Gastgeber, die nicht nur durch das stilvolle und perfekte Ambiente des Feriendomizils verwöhnen ,sondern durch ihr kleines aber feines Restaurant vor Ort.
Kurzum - ein ideale Ort für Burgundreisende.
10.0 / 10.0
Beautiful setting and very comfortable and well-at
Beautiful setting and very comfortable and well-at
Lovely welcome by Ana with flowers on table and bottle of wine. Weather very wet on and off but the views from the property were still spectacular. Great to have the Auberge along the road for our first night and the food was excellent there.The house was spotless and well maintained. Only disappointment was although it states there is a washing machine - there was not one in the property. We would stay there again and would recommend it to friends.
10.0 / 10.0
Leuk huis in prachtige omgeving
Leuk huis in prachtige omgeving
je voelt je gelijk thuis in L'ancienne Forge. De eigenaresse heeft het met veel smaak ingericht en opgeknapt. De eigenaresse is zeer aardig en heeft een restaurant in het dorp waar je prima kunt eten. Het dorp is zeer stil, voor vertier moet je er niet zijn, wel voor rust, lekker wandelen en genieten van de prachtige omgeving.
10.0 / 10.0
Zum ersten Mal im Burgund…
Zum ersten Mal im Burgund…
... und gleich an einem der landschaftlich schönsten Orte. Die alte Schmiede – ein Haus zum Wohlfühlen und Entspannen; die herrlichen Ausblicke von der Terrasse auf die Wiesen mit den Charolais und auf den Mont Beuvray; das hervorragende Restaurant der Vermieter, die Petite Auberge gleich nebenan; und die Ruhe in diesem schönen kleinen Dorf, die auch durch die wenigen Autos und die Traktoren der Bauern nicht gestört wird, da die Straße unterhalb der Terrasse und des Hauses vorbeiführt. Besonders wohl gefühlt haben wir uns in der Dorfgemeinschaft, die sich hier zwischen den Einheimischen, den zugezogenen Holländern und den wenigen Gästen gebildet hat – wir haben unvergessliche Begegnungen gehabt und waren von der Freundlichkeit der Menschen – hier im Dorf wie auch insgesamt im Burgund- mehr als beeindruckt. Autun hat uns sehr gut gefallen, ein schöner Ort mit einem hervorragenden Wochenmarkt und netten Cafés, in denen man sich auch bei größerer Hitze gut aufhalten kann. Und wenn uns dann noch die beiden Hunde der Vermieter bei unseren abendlichen Spaziergängen rund um St. Didier mit seinen vielen herrlichen Ausblicken begleitet haben, dann war alles in Ordnung und wir wollten nicht mehr anderswo sein. Wir freuen uns auf ein Wiedersehen mit Land und Leuten in diesem schönen Ort.
Ella und Dirk
10.0 / 10.0
Gepflegtes Turmhaus mit Stil und Charme
Gepflegtes Turmhaus mit Stil und Charme
Immer wieder zieht es uns in das ruhige, kleine Saint-Didier-sur-Arroux und in Ana's gemütliches und geschmackvoll eingerichtetes "Turmhaus".
Von dort haben wir einen traumhaften Blick über das Dorf und die sanft hügelige Landschaft des Burgund.
Auch „hoch zu Ross“ genießen wir den Morvan mit seinen dichten Wäldern, erfrischenden Seen und den sagenumwobenen Mont Beuvray, denn ganz in der Nähe liegt der idyllische Reiterhof des deutschen Ehepaares Beate und Stefan.
Und am Abend können wir uns dann in der „Auberge“ von Ana verwöhnen und bei vorzüglichem Essen und einem (o. mehreren) guten Tropfen Wein den Tag ausklingen lassen.
Wir freuen uns auf das nächste Mal !
10.0 / 10.0
Lovely location in a peaceful village
Lovely location in a peaceful village
Very nice place to stay for a couple of days, a month or longer. The house has everything you need for your stay and walking in the forest (Morvan) or in Autun is great and relaxing. We did some horse riding nearby and discovered the landscape. The restaurant offers a wide varity and is a perfect place to finish the day. We'll come again and even more often.
10.0 / 10.0
Cozy home with a phenomenal view
Cozy home with a phenomenal view
We felt very much at home in the beautifully restored old smithy. Ana Baulan restored the home with great attention for detail combining the old with the new and was very enthusiastic in explaining us all about it. It was a great place to relax and we very much enjoyed the bottle of wine awaiting us when we arrived and the aperitif at the Ana and her husband's nearby restaurant, the Ancient Auberge, which had a wonderful atmosphere and served gourmet dishes. In short, a place to come back to.
10.0 / 10.0
Zwei wunderschöne Wochen
Zwei wunderschöne Wochen
Frau Baulan ist eine sehr sehr nette Vermieterin die uns mit ihren tollen Tips geholfen hat die Umgebung und Sehenswürdigkeiten in kurzer Zeit kennen zu lernen. Wir haben uns in ihrem überaus geschmackvoll eingerichtetem Häuschen sehr wohl gefühlt. Diese wunderbare Ferienwohnng werden wir sehr gerne weiter empfehlen.
8.0 / 10.0
Kleines Juwel in Saint-Didier-sur-Arroux
Kleines Juwel in Saint-Didier-sur-Arroux
Super Lage für Radtouren, Ausflüge in den Morvan und kleinere Ortschaften in der Nähe. Autun als nächste größere und interessante Stadt in 20min gut erreichbar.
Merci et à la prochaine !
10.0 / 10.0
Herrliche Tage in der alten Schmiede
Herrliche Tage in der alten Schmiede
Die alte Schmiede ist sehr geschmackvoll eingerichtet und bietet besonders schönen Schlafkomfort. Sie hat eine gute Ausgangslage für viele Unternehmungen.
Die freundliche Vermieterin hilft gerne mit Tips für Restaurantbesuche und Ausflüge. Wir kommen gerne wieder.
10.0 / 10.0
Semaine merveilleusement détendue dans un paysage magnifique
Semaine merveilleusement détendue dans un paysage magnifique
L’ancienne forge est meublée avec beaucoup de charme et de goût et offre tout le nécessaire pour une excellente semaine de vacances. L’équipement complet est un plaisir. Il est important qu’une place dans le jardin soit également disponible pour cet appartement (ce qui a été promis). Nous recommandons vivement L’ancienne Forge. Merci pour l’hospitalité, peut-être que nous pourrons revenir!
10.0 / 10.0
A refaire
A refaire
Super gîte, très agréable à vivre!
10.0 / 10.0
Une maison de caractère dans une région stupéfiante.
Une maison de caractère dans une région stupéfiante.
Une maison de caractère rénovée avec beaucoup de goût en avec une grande attention aux détails. Au même temps c'est bien confortable et avec la poêle à bois bien chaude, même au mois de novembre. La hôte est très aimable et elle prend soin de tout vos besoins. La maison se trouve à coté d'une la place de village aussi charmante. Pour les amateurs de randonnées de campagne, la region (le Morvan) est presque le Walhalla avec ses collines, ses panoramas, ses routes tranquilles abordées des haies incalculables. A partir de la maison , ou un peu plus loin. Et le boulanger du village à coté (Etang sur Arroux) a le meilleur pain du monde :-)
10.0 / 10.0
Un moment paisible
Un moment paisible
Déco très soignée et de bon goût. Rien ne manque !
10.0 / 10.0
Fahren sie nach St. Didier Sur Arroux!
Fahren sie nach St. Didier Sur Arroux!
Das Haus ist sehr geschmackvoll eingerichtet. Man fühlt sich darin sehr wohl. Auch die Unterstützung durch Frau Baumann, die Eigentümerin, war optimal. Gerne kommen wir wieder!
Helmut Dasing
10.0 / 10.0
Gemütliches Häuschen
Gemütliches Häuschen
Gemütliches, gut eingerichtetes Häuschen in einem kleinen Dorf nahe von Autun.
8.0 / 10.0
Sfeervolle dorpswoning met prachtig uitzicht
Sfeervolle dorpswoning met prachtig uitzicht
Leuk ingericht huis op prachtig plekje. Niet ver van Autun en Bibracte. Mooi gebied om te wandelen, restaurantjes in de directe omgeving, kortom: fijn.
FAQs
Is parking included with this house?
Parking is not specified as an available amenity at Stylish living in the village square with a large terrace overlooking the Morvan. For more information, we encourage you to contact the property about where to park.
Is there a pool at this house?
We didn’t find pool listed as an amenity for this house. It may be worth double checking if a pool is important for your stay.
Is Stylish living in the village square with a large terrace overlooking the Morvan pet friendly?
Yes! This house is pet-friendly. For more information, we recommend contacting the booking provider about animal policies.
What amenities are available at Stylish living in the village square with a large terrace overlooking the Morvan?
We found 2 amenities for this rental. This includes pets allowed, and family friendly.
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