Momella House
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The house
Get back in tune with yourself at this special location in France, surrounded by nature. Be delighted by the space and the quiet, in this place where time has stood still.
Momella House dates back to 1880 and is situated in a hilly region in Burgundy. The views are gorgeous, swathed in meadows and forests.
Our cottage has been renovated, keeping its authentic character intact. Romantic, atmospheric and rustic, it is spiced with African accents.
t’s a picturesque spot with a lovely, spacious garden and a view of the gorgeous Burgundian hills - a view that might even convince you that you are no longer in France, but perhaps somewhere in the downs of East Africa.
Momella House has 3 bedrooms, a mezzanine, one bathroom with shower and toilet, a cosy country kitchen with a 4-burner ‘Lacanche’ stove, and an attractive living space with a dining area, lounge corner and a comfortable woodstove.
The ground floor bedroom has a romantic canopy bed with drapery. The second bedroom on the first floor is furnished, also with a canopy (double) bed, as well as two separate beds in the third bedroom. Bedding is available.
There is room for 6 people, and an extra child’s bed can be set up if necessary, at no extra charge.
There is ample space in the garden for relaxation. On the covered outdoor terrace is a long table with comfortable canvas chairs - simply perfect to be used during a delicious open-air feast !
Our large enclosed garden overlooking the lovely Burgundian hills basks in the sun all day long, and has a picnic table where you are sure to enjoy your delicious country-style breakfast.
Registration code
(MS)
Facilities
- Independent
- No smoking
- Local contact
- Safe for small children
- Fenced garden
- Cot
- High chair
- Table d'hôtes
- Internet
- Fireplace
- Hair dryer
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Surroundings
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Momella house is surroundeed by nature.
Silence will fill your mind, as you’ll hear no more busy city life sounds; rather, you’ll hear a background choir of birds, grasshoppers and crickets, frog song, or even the hoot of an owl or the cry of a bird of prey.
Escape everyday pressure and stress. Feel rest descend upon you. When you sit in the spacious garden, overlooking the gorgeous Burgundian hills, you’ll truly appreciate this special vacation. Forget about time; the day will run its own course. Don’t be surprised if you suddenly chase away a fox, badger or weasel !
From our cottage, you can take a small road into a huge forest where you’ll not meet a soul, except perhaps for a friendly deer.
These woods are ideal for a walk, mushroom foraging, or mountain-biking.
- Rural
- Hilly
- Meadows and woodland
- In or near a village
Reviews
Momella House has received 2 reviews over the past 4 years with an average of:
Marcel van Egmond from Oosterhout,
Wat een heerlijk huisjes,
wij zochten een huisje om het oud en nieuw gebeuren te ontvluchten, en Momella house voldeed op voorhand al aan onze wensen, helemaal alleen, open haard rustig gelegen. In werkelijkheid overtreft het op bijna alle punten. Het is werkelijk een keurig huis en super gezellig het Africa thema is een hele leuke plus., Als ik een minpuntje zou moeten dan is de douche wat aan de kleine kant. Het huisje is prima gelegen om mooie wijn huizen te bezoeken of mooie wandelingen te maken. Deze vakantie was echt heerlijk.
Bedankt Robby en Marleen.
Stan en Heleen from Hilversum,
Wat een heerlijke week hadden wij in het prachtige Momella House! Het huis is met veel zorg en liefde ingericht. De tuin is ruim en ligt helemaal vrij. Het was 's ochtends nog behoorlijk fris, maar met jas aan genoten we op het terras achter het huis van de eerste zonnestralen, de rust en de overvliegende kraanvogels. Momella ligt op een heel bijzondere locatie in een bijna Engels romantische omgeving: kronkelende weggetjes, weilanden met hagen en een heus chateau op loopafstand. Echt een aanrader om hier je vakantie door te brengen. Wij komen heel graag terug! Nogmaals dank voor het fijne verblijf!
Restaurants, food & wine
Made up of at least thirty percent forest, Burgundy is one of the most highly wooded regions of France. And where the forest ends, you’ll see rhythmic fields of vineyards, hedges and villages. Burgundian hospitality is older than its tourism. You’ll be greeted warmly and sincerely in this region, which once appealed to the medieval traveller. That’s because in early monastic history, Burgundy attracted endless pilgrims.
A visit to Vezelay’s famous basilica is definitely worthwhile. This is the starting point of the pilgrimage Santiago de Compostella, also known as the Way of St James or the Road to Compostella. Burgundy is known for its wines and delicious food. This is one area where time really has seemed to have stopped, and where hustle and bustle has no place.
Maybe go to a nearby flea market for lovely antiques, or just relax, French-style, at a local market ?
Visit a wine cellar, tuck into a good Burgundian dinner or just enjoy a bottle of wine or champagne on your own terrace.
Activities
Fishing and fun in our own lake at Kimaro Farmhouse
Swimming in the outdoor pool in Donzy
Canoeing up the Loire or in the Morvan
Electric bike hire in Cosne-sur-Loire
Play golf at the Loire, in Sancerre or in Magny-Cours, near Nevers
Do the climbing course in the trees of Bois de la Folie, in Treigny
Watersports on Etang de Baye
Cyclorail: cycle on special bikes, on the old trainline in Cosne-sur-Loire
Play football on the local football field in our village, Colmery
Birdwatching
Mountain-biking in surrounding forests
Take a bike ride by castles, through fields and past French villages
Or just wander out the front door ?
Anything’s possible !
We have all the routes and maps you need.
Guests are also welcome at Kimaro Farmhouse, the property where Marleen and Robby live, which can be reached in less than a minute’s drive from Momella House.
Enjoy Kimaro’s natural beauty on the bank of our very own lake, while the kids splash about or even do a spot of fishing !
Children may also collect eggs from the chicken coop in the mornings, in time for breakfast.
At Kimaro, we regularly make a cosy fire by the lake in the evenings. This is the perfect place to dream away - with a glass of wine or champagne in hand. All this, under a stunning star-filled sky, while you listen to the nighttime sounds of the rich animal kingdom around you.
Don’t feel like standing in the kitchen during this trip ?
We’d be happy to pamper you !
Guests are welcome at Kimaro Farmhouse, less than a minute’s drive from Momella House.
In the months of June, July, August and September on Tuesday evening, we organise a table d’hôte that you can sign up for.
Enjoy a wonderful meal for € 19.50 per person.
Kids aged 2 – 8 eat for half the price.
Dining out
Would you like to sample what the restaurants in our area have to offer? We’ll gladly point you in the right direction !
Every Wednesday evening we organise a cosy campfire with marshmallows for the kids and an extensive ‘bush bar’ !
Marleen teaches yoga at Kimaro. These (Hatha) yoga classes are suitable for all levels and ages, because of the personal guidance given. A yoga class takes about 1 1/2 hour and costs € 12,50 per class. The lessons are given on a large wooden platform in the garden with a panoramic view over the fields and the cows or in the specially designed yoga tent. Complete relaxation, in the middle of nature!
- Near hiking trails
- Fishing
- Yoga
Further remarks
'Momella' was the name of a farm in the vicinity of Mount Meru in Tanzania, and was the setting of the 1962 Hollywood movie ‘Hatari’. It was this film that awakened Robby’s passion for Africa in his youth. Over the course of his many safaris in Tanzania, Robby visited this picturesque place.
Because 'Kimaro Farmhouse' is so interlaced with 'safari nostalgia' Marleen and Robby named the cottage in Le Châtelet 'Momella House'.
You’ll recognise a number of motiefs in ‘Momella House’ that hark back to the East African vintage period, where country living is associated with a warm, colonial style.
Additional price info and offers
The above prices include electricity, water, gas, stove wood, bed linen, wireless internet connection, final cleaning and tourist tax.
Our cottage is heated by electric heating and a wood-burning stove.
Price includes
Bed linen
Price exclusive
- Cleaning fee (compulsory) € 50.00
- Price towels per person (optional) € 4.50