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Château de Percey
By the Canal de Bourgogne in the north of Burgundy, not far from Auxerre, Chablis and the stately home, Château Ancy-le-Franc, Château de Percey has been transformed by its owners Lara and Pauwl Lunow and saved by them from certain doom. The building was crumbling and just about everything needed attention. After endless work, they have given the building back its vitality and they are keen to share the pleasure of it with their guests.  Nearby you have the vineyards of Chablis and Irancy, the orchards around Auxerre, the River Yonne, the waterways and beautiful countryside at every turn. This is a peaceful neck of the woods, ideal for a relaxing holiday, and Lara is keen to introduce you to the best on offer in the region. This is not a château stuffed full of antique furniture. To the contrary, all the fittings and the décor are contemporary. The marble-clad bathrooms come up to a high spec, WiFi has been installed, and everything included to make a ‘home from home’. But of course this is not home from home, the tall, beautifully proportioned rooms with huge windows, letting the light burst in, make for instant style and elegance. The east wing has been made into one large self-catering house for up to ten, and a smaller two-floored gîte for four. Large and small parties of friends, family reunions, weddings, workshops are welcomed in the château and the extensive grounds. The garden, designed by Arend-Jan van der Horst is in its infancy but offers a glorious place to relax, eat al fresco. Ideal for family holidays, there is a play area set aside in the grounds and Lara and Pauwl’s daughters, Indy and Nina welcome new friends. The accommodation  The gîte has its own entrance and sleeps up to ten. On the ground floor there is a large modern living room with music centre, a study, elegant dining room and kitchen with hob, oven, large fridge, and fitted units. On the first floor you have a double bedroom and a triple sharing a spanking new marble-clad shower room. On the second floor, another double and triple sharing another well fitted bathroom. Guests have use of the front and rear terraces and the grounds. Price Per Week
 The open-plan living area on the first floor has a well equipped kitchen and a lovely view over the garden. Upstairs in the eves of the château, there are two double bedrooms each with en suite bathrooms to accommodate up to four. Guests can relax and eat on the terraces and grounds. Price Per Week
Bed & Breakfast Bed and breakfast is also available in the Petit Gîte at 150 euros per night for a double room. Keep an eye on the château website for events such as the Dutch Bulb Market in October, the Antiques Market in November and the Tango Workshops. Contact Lara on Tel: 00 33 (0) 386 43 26 21 See Also For more on the making of a modern château, see Lara’s Theme
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