Le Tilleul St Etienne des Oullieres

Le Tilleul is situated in the small village of St Etienne des Oullières, 40 minutes drive from Lyon, yet surrounded by the rolling hills and vineyards of the Beaujolais and only 2 minutes walk from the village centre. The property itself, with it's own private entrance amidst the honeysuckle, is attached to the owner's property and was built in the 1800s in the style typical of the Beaujolais region, with a staircase up to the living area. It is situated above the original wine barrel making workshop, and has retained the majority of it's original architectural features, including exposed stone walls and the arched doorways which used to allow horse and cart access. Inside the property has recently been carefully and tastefully renovated to create a spacious, light and airy feel. South facing, the sun streams through large windows for most of the day. The entrance leads into a very spacious, tiled, open plan living, dining and kitchen area. Kitchen – a new modern fitted kitchen, well equipped for cooking, eating and drinking the 12 Beaujolais wines of the region! There is a traditional cooker, microwave oven, dishwasher, fridge and freezer, washing machine, toaster, kettle, coffee maker, and ironing facilities. From the kitchen a door leads to a tiled utility room with plenty of storage space for provisions. Lounge/dining area- A spacious and sunny living with two sofas, a bed settee, dining table and chairs, a coffee area and television. Bedroom One – The master bedroom with a double bed Bedroom Two – A single bedroom with one single bed and a second single bed underneath which can be pulled out to sleep 2. Shower Room – good sized shower room with WC, sink and shower. Outside Area: The sunny garden and gravel courtyard are south facing , and entirely enclosed. The swimming pool is 9 x 5 meters, with Roman steps leading to the shallow end. It is alarmed in accordance with french safety regulation. There is a full set of garden furniture, barbecue and sun loungers. The private garden and pool are for the exclusive use of visitors to Le Tilleul and the owners. (open 19th May – 30th September) Le Tilleul is situated in the small village of St Etienne des Oullières, 40 minutes drive from Lyon, yet surrounded by the rolling hills and vineyards of the Beaujolais and only 2 minutes walk from the village centre. St Etienne des Oullières, is situated in the heart of the Beaujolais region. It has a number of little shops, including, amongst others, a small general store, a butchers, and two bakers, all of which are open on Sunday morning for getting in your supplies. It is within easy reach of the Mount Brouilly offering panoramic views over the surrounding vineyards. Also close by are Beaujeu, the ancient capital of the Beaujolais, and the medieval villages of Trevoux, Oingt and Perouges. In the summer many of the surrounding villages offer Sunday 'brocantes', and all, including St Etienne des Oullières, boast a 'caveau' for tasting the local wine. The area has a number of good restaurants ranging from the local ferme-auberges to the more refined gastronomic dining. For more cultural pursuits, the city of Lyon, 40 minutes to the south, offers excellent museums, along with designer shops and smart restaurants. To the North is the pretty town of Maçon, and a number of historic religious centres including Paray Le Monial and Cluny with its famous abbey, and equestrian centre. St Etienne des Oullières is situated 45 minutes drive from Lyon airport, 2 hours drive from Geneva airport, 1.5 hours drive from St Etienne airport and 4 hours drive from Paris. Easy Jet, Jet2 and Ryan air, amongst others, offer budget flight to these airports. The closest towns, both with trains stations, are Villefranche-sur-Saone and Belleville, both 15 minutes drive. Le Tilleul is situated in the small village of St Etienne des Oullières, 40 minutes drive from Lyon, yet surrounded by the rolling hills and vineyards of the Beaujolais and only 2 minutes walk from the village centre.