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Dining
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
Exterior
Exterior
Interior

Reviews

10 out of 10

Exceptional

Entire home

1 bedroom1 bathroom48 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Washer
  • Barbecue grill
  • Outdoor space
  • Parking available
  • Kitchen
  • Air conditioning

Explore the area

Map
Saint-Désert, Bourgogne-Franche-Comté
  • Château de Germolles
    13 min drive
  • Salle des Fêtes
    10 min walk
  • Chalon sur Saône Station
    20 min drive
  • Beaune (XBV)
    33 min drive

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Country house with jacuzzi

Hot tub
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Washer
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5.0 out of 5, Exceptional, (2)
The price is NZ$263
for 1 cottage
includes taxes & fees
5 Jan - 6 Jan
Country house with jacuzzi

About the area

Saint-Desert

Located in Saint-Desert, this cottage is in a rural location, within a 15-minute drive of Château de Germolles and The Niepce Museum. .This cottage is 7.2 mi (11.7 km) from Château de Chamirey and 8 mi (12.8 km) from Domaine du Château de Chamirey.
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What's nearby

  • Château de Germolles - 13 min drive
  • Château de Chamirey - 16 min drive
  • Parc des Expositions de Chalon sur Saône - 16 min drive
  • Le Colisée - 17 min drive
  • Hospices de Beaune - 31 min drive

Getting around

  • Montchanin Station - 16 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Restaurant Café de la gare - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪L'Empreinte - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Le Fantastico - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Pizzeria du Rempart - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Bar du Raisin - ‬8 min drive

About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

Comfortable windmill

Located at the top of a hill offering a 360 ° view of the Chalonnaise countryside and overlooking the vineyards, this old windmill, fully restored, awaits you for a unique and unforgettable stay! Original and rare, the building seduces both by its character and by its interior comfort. On 4 levels, the rooms, all round, are both functional and warm, thanks to the exposed stones and the wood.

Ground floor: kitchen with dining area and insert fireplace (oven, ceramic hob, fridge / freezer, microwave, coffee maker, kettle, toaster, food processor, fondue and raclette set, etc.). On the 1st floor: living room with flat screen TV and 120cm sofa bed.
On the 2nd floor: shower room with WC, washing machine, hairdryer.
On the 3rd floor: bedroom with the most unusual "camembert" bed, and dressing room. The dimensions of this extraordinary bed are on the photo.
Land with orchard, garden furniture, barbecue, sunbathing, badmington ...

Weekend, mid-week and week rentals. Approved 3 ears Gîte de France.
All inclusive rates: bed linen, end of stay cleaning, heating (floor) and wood for the fireplace.
Baby equipment on request. Access to the mill by a dirt road for 400m.
"Full fridge" option: we collect your groceries from the drive, and fill the fridge before your arrival (extra € 30).

"Campfire" option: for a magical evening by the fireside, we take care of all the installation (suppl. 30 €).
Make yourself comfortable in this air-conditioned cottage, which features a fireplace. There's a private patio. A kitchen is outfitted with a refrigerator, an oven, and a stovetop. Conveniences include a microwave and a coffee/tea maker, and housekeeping is provided on a limited basis.
Take in the views from a garden and make use of amenities such as barbecue grills.
Guests will find features like onsite parking.

Property manager

PIERRE Yvane & Stéphane

Languages

English, French, German

Property amenities

Parking and transport

  • On-site parking
  • Car recommended

Kitchen

  • Fridge
  • Stovetop
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Spices
  • Toaster
  • Electric kettle
  • Cookware/dishes/utensils

Bedrooms

  • 1 bedroom
  • Bed sheets provided

Bathrooms

  • 1 bathroom
  • Shower
  • Hairdryer
  • Toilet paper

Living spaces

  • Fireplace
  • Living room
  • Dining room
  • Wood stove

Entertainment

  • TV with cable/satellite service
  • Books
  • Games

Outdoor areas

  • Patio
  • Barbecue
  • Garden

Laundry

  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Limited housekeeping
  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • In a rural location
  • Near outlet shopping
  • In a village

Things to do

  • Horse riding nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Mountain biking nearby
  • Winery tours nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Hiking nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Casino nearby
  • Theme parks nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector)
  • Smoke detector installed (host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property)

General

  • Unit size: 517 sq ft (48 sq m)
  • Property does not allow children

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

This property does not allow children

Important information

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation

We should mention

Cash transactions at this property cannot exceed EUR 1000, due to national regulations; for further details, please contact the property using information in the booking confirmation
A car is recommended for transportation to and from this property

Property is also known as

Vrbo Property
Windmill Comfortable
Comfortable windmill Saint-Desert
Comfortable windmill Private vacation home
Comfortable windmill Private vacation home Saint-Desert

Comfortable windmill Reviews

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 69 out of 69 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 0 out of 69 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 69 reviews" "
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10/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Dawn G.

Liked: Cleanliness
We were so excited to stay in the windmill
Our experience was superb. The accommodation had everything we needed and more. The views from the bedroom were stunning and on one occasion we were able to witness the full arch of a rainbow. Check in was welcoming and the surrounding area lovely. Thank you for letting us stay. A real iconic moment.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ruth C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Summer hols
We had a fabulous relaxing 2 weeks at ‘Moulin a vent’, with spectacular views. Great place for exploring the local countryside, whether on foot or bicycle. Very nice market at Chalon-sur-saône and Givry. Autun, Mâcon and Cormatin worth a visit.
Stayed 14 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Marion G.

Liked: Cleanliness
Lovely windmill holiday
Absolutely fabulous holiday in a fantastic setting staying in a wonderful windmill equiped with everthing you might need
Stayed 14 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Linda G., UK

Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect
The windmill is an exceptional place to stay. It is stunning in every way, so well designed. A lovely welcome with a tour. Lots of local information leaflets. Bed very comfortable, appliances very good, well equipped, plenty of hot water and a very good shower. Loads of outdoor space with plenty of seating and table space. Supermarket within walking distance (about 1km) a local boulangerie in the village. So much to do in the local area and for those interested excellent running and walking opportunities. We really loved our stay here and would definitely return.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ray M.

Liked: Cleanliness
get away from it all
beautiful surrondings , alone on top of a hill , away from it all yet so close to a lovely village. very well maintained property with everthing included to make your stay memorable . host sees to it that you are well informed of what goes on in the area , things to do and see.. would love to go again for an even longer stay
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

SCOTT T.

Liked: Cleanliness
Lovely week
Loved our stay at the windmill. Beautiful location and owners were helpful and easy to get along with. Would definitely go again.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness
Super Getaway
Fantastic away from it all stay in a beautifully restored windmill. Even though we were only 400m from the nearest village , the hilltop location gave a wonderful feeling of isolation from the outside world . Stephane our host was most helpful and accommodating . The property is totally unique over 4 floors with stunning panoramic views of the surrounding countryside. The custom made bed was extremely comfortable and the view without even getting up was amazing. The mill is well equipped , had plenty of hot water, a good shower and kitchen/ cooking facilities if you want to self cater . If you are a couple looking for a peaceful relaxing holiday I can't recommend Le Moulin a Vent highly enough.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

frank b., Silver Star Mountain

Liked: Cleanliness
Secluded and different
It's on top of a hill, overlooking vineyards. Very quiet. Interesting building, renovated with an eye for detail. The host is great and gave us some nice tips.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2022

10/10 Excellent

Rachael S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Peaceful
I have never been so sad to leave a rental. Quiet and unique with amazing views. There is no wifi, which was a bit of a headache since we were having troubles with our US phones. Really wonderful place, we hope to return someday.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2022

10/10 Excellent

Peter H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Wonderful place
Loved this quirky charming property which is well equipped with all you need for a great stay. Beautiful secluded location with magnificent views of the surrounding countryside. Plenty of places to visit within easy reach and the supermarket with fuel station are very conveniently located. Very friendly owners with excellent English. Helpful but without encroaching on our privacy. Loved our time here.
Stayed 14 nights in Oct 2021

10/10 Excellent

Mark H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Wonderful experience
The windmill sits above the village. Excellent views of the countryside, but close to amenities, boulangerie and supermarket. The windmill is well equipped and thoughtfully designed. The owner could not have been more helpful. We have stayed in many gites over the years and the windmill has been by far the best. A very relaxing stay.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2019

10/10 Excellent

Alex C.

Really cool place!
This is a very unique property. It is very comfortable and peaceful. Stephane did an amazing job renovating it into a house. If we're ever back in Burgundy, I know where we are staying. If your idea of a relaxing vacation is a secluded property with songbirds (even real cuckoos!), great views, and uncommon accommodations, look no further. I would recommend a small SUV if you rent a vehicle. The track to the property driveway is a bit rough, but the actual driveway is fine.
Stayed 5 nights in May 2019

10/10 Excellent

Paul N.

Adorable windmill! Truly a treasure in the French countryside
Everything was impeccable! The windmill was perfect, so clean, so functionabke, very comfortable! The views were amazing and Stephane was helpful and so kind! His suggestions on where to go to eat, drink and sightsee made our trip even more fairytale perfect! It was a dream vacation. As a visitor for the US,we had very little trouble with naviagating through the countryside without knowing French.... when we needed help Stephene translated for us or had info at the Windmill in English to use as needed. The villages were quaint and welcoming— perfect!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2018

10/10 Excellent

Christopher C., Philadelphia

Perfect place for 2
Really amazing and unique property.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2017

10/10 Excellent

Johannes K.

Liked: Cleanliness
Eine außergewöhnliche, ganz besondere Unterkunft
Die Windmühle ist eine außergewöhnliche, sehr liebevoll restaurierte Unterkunft. Sehr komfortabel und individuell eingerichtet. Der Blick bis in die Alpen atemberaubend. Stéphane ist ein ganz herzlicher, unkomplizierter Gastgeber. Wenn möglich, würden wir mehr als 5 🌟 vergeben
Stayed 9 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lotte S.

Liked: Cleanliness
The fabulous old mill.
We loved the area, the landscape, the villages, the atmosphere. We especially enjoyed the nifty rebuild old mill, the friendly welcome by our host, the view and the quitness. Still only 4 km from a great supermarket and 1 km from the village. Prepare for some walking on stairs and a rough gravel road the last 500 meters to the mill; we saw it as part of the charm!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

yvo w.

Liked: Cleanliness
Excellent
Very nice place and environment. Top location and facilities. We will keep the secret.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Inge I., Ludwigshafen/Rhein

Liked: Cleanliness
Komfortable Mühle mit Panoramablick
Sehr freundliche Gastgeber, gemütlich eingerichtete Mühle, tolles Panorama, schöne grüne Umgebung, alles war perfekt, wir kommen gerne wieder I.Z.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Monika K.

Liked: Cleanliness
Wunderbar
Ein wunderbarer Ort um die Seele baumeln zu lassen und die Gegeend zu erkunden.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Claudia S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Tolle ehemalige Mühle für zwei treppenfitte Personen
Die Mühle ist ein Traum! Wir waren Anfang bis Mitte April dort, vorher und vor Ort sehr freundlicher Kontakt zum Eigentümer. Merci, Stephane! Fußboden-Heizung funktioniert prima, Heißwasser auch. Vier Zimmer auf vier Etagen heißt selbstredend viel Bewegung. Das Bett ist einmalig und wie im Angebot beschrieben, ist ganz oben mit schönem Sonnenaufgang aus dem Fenster. Wir haben zu zweit prima geschlafen. Kleiner TV ist da, haben wir nicht genutzt. Runde Dusche, WC und Waschbecken sind eine Sehenswürdigkeit! In der Küche ist alles Nötige und mehr. Es ist sehr ruhig, je nach Wind hört man mal die RN, aber nicht störend. Möbel draußen sind da, die Holzsitzgruppe perfekt für Essen und Trinken mit einer wundervollen Rundum-Sicht, manchmal bis zum Mont Blanc. Radwege gut ausgebaut, e-Bike empfehlenswert 😎😛 Supermarkt unten im Ort, gute Restaurants in Buxy, Givry oder dann ins volle Challon. Wir können die Mühle nur empfehlen und haben die ruhige Zeit sehr genossen.
Stayed 12 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

eet!verleden A.

Liked: Cleanliness
Unique and lovely stay
What a unique and beautiful place was created by Stéphane and Yvane. The old windmill is transformed into a very comfortable and beautiful place, which was excellent for our stay in January. The gÎte was well equipped as well. The view from the property and of course from the mill is astonishing! Merci beaucoup!
Stayed 9 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Grimard A.

Liked: Cleanliness
Parfait
Un week-end dépaysant dans ce moulin rénové avec goût. Accueil parfait. Merci.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Sabine F., Marseille

Liked: Cleanliness
Toujours aussi charmant
C'était notre 2ème séjour au moulin, toujours aussi charmés par ce lieu atypique, original et sa superbe vue à 360°. Stéphane toujours aussi sympathique. Bonne situation pour parcourir la Bourgogne. Nous y reviendrons surement. Sabine
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Goeran S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Desert
Die Mühle ist ein mit viel Liebe und Geschmack renoviertes Kleinod. Wer Ruhe und Entspannung, sowie einen unvergesslichen Ausblick sucht, der sollte es hier versuchen. Natürlich sind Radtouren und Ausflüge ins Umland jederzeit zu empfehlen. Vielen Dank an Stephane für die schönen Tage.
Stayed 14 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Benoît R.

Liked: Cleanliness
Super vacances
Nous sommes arrivés un mardi, accueillis par Stéphane, et ses enfants, Accueil super, visite du moulin avec Stéphane, les enfants nous ont fait découvrir le jardin, avec les papillons, les sauterelles et ce terrain sans vis à vis super pour se ressourcer, Le moulin, dont ma chambre est équipée de la clim, est juste parfaitement agencé et décoré, super optimisé, C'était l'endroit idéal pour notre séjour, qui fut trop court, nous reviendrons avec plaisir ! Merci beaucoup à vous de partager ce petit lieu de bonheur, et dont nous avons aimé l'histoire 🤗
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023