The space
La Mélinothe is a totally independent gîte with a total surface area of 235 m2, featuring a large central living/dining room and kitchen area, 5 bedrooms, 4 shower rooms with WC, 2 separate WCs, 1 sports room, 1 activity room.
The living rooms:
On the first floor, you'll find a large, cathedral-shaped living room that's warm, friendly and flexible, overlooking the garden and featuring a large Lorraine earthenware wood-burning stove, large-screen HDTV with Son/Home Cinema, a fully-equipped kitchen, a dining room (table for 10 people extendable to 12, highchair for baby) and a toilet. It features coat racks, a shoe rack and a comfortable leather sofa.
Upstairs you'll also find a weight room (dumbbells, pull-up bars, machines), a small lounge and relaxation/reading area (on the mezzanine), and a large activity room for meetings, training courses, etc. (optional activity room for theme groups, with payment of a supplement of €100/stay/week).
The large oak staircase linking the main living area to the first floor can be fitted with gates to protect young children.
The wooden footbridge linking the 2 upstairs areas is secured by railings. The upstairs chimney flue is secured to prevent contact with young children.
The wooden walkway linking the 2 upstairs areas is secured by railings. The chimney upstairs is secured to prevent contact with young children.
The upstairs mezzanine features a relaxation area for children, with games, mattresses, cushions and books.
The 5 bedrooms:
Inspired by our travels and countryside, we took great pleasure in decorating each room differently. The comfort of each room is identical, thanks to very comfortable bedding and bathrooms with generous walk-in showers. Beds can be separated or twinned, depending on your needs. Quality bed linen and towels are provided, and your beds will be ready for you on arrival. Last but not least, we've paid particular attention to thermal and acoustic insulation.
It's up to you to choose the ambience you prefer!
On the ground floor:
- the Touaregs room is 16m2 in size, and is equipped with divisible beds (1 bed 160x200 or 2 beds 80x200), and a private bathroom (Italian shower, washbasin, WC). Located on the west side, a burglar-proof French window gives direct access to the garden and terrace. A chest of drawers and hanging space are available for storage.
Bedroom India measures 16m2, and is equipped with divisible beds (1 bed 180x200 or 2 beds 90x200), and a private shower room (Italian shower, washbasin, WC). Located on the west side, a burglar-proof French window gives direct access to the garden and terrace. A chest of drawes and closet are available for storage.
The Zen room is accessible to the disabled. It has a surface area of 18m2 and is equipped with divisible beds (1 bed 180x200 or 2 beds 90x200) and a private bathroom (Italian shower, washbasin, WC). It can accommodate a folding bed and baby equipment. A chest of drawers and hanging space are available for storage.
Upstairs:
- the Chêne room, a magnificent 30m2 triple room, is equipped with separable beds (1 bed 180X200 + 1 bed 90X200 or 3 beds 90x200) and a possible extra bed, as well as a private bathroom (Italian shower/WC/sink). It can also accommodate a folding bed and baby equipment. A chest of drawers and a large closet are available for storage.
- the Coquelicots room, with a surface area of 15m2, is equipped with divisible beds (1 bed 180X200 + 1 bed 90X200 or 3 beds 90x200) and a separate WC with washbasin. Storage space is provided by a chest of drawers, a shelf and a closet. There's also a special TV screen for video games.
Please note that each room has its own key, which can also be used to open the gîte's front door and the gate leading to the street.
Access to the wellness spa/sauna room is also available (€90/3-hour session).
For the weekend, arrival time: Friday at 6 p.m. Departure time: Sunday at 6 p.m.
Arrival and departure times can be arranged on request.
Guest access
You will have private access to the entire gîte.
Guest interaction
You will be welcomed by Anne and Didier, who will give you the keys and who will be delighted to chat with you during your stay. They live right next door to the gîte and will be on hand to help you if you need anything.
The neighborhood
Discover the charms of the Pays d'Othe: paths, villages, hills and forests, producers
900m away, the bucolic lake of Paisy-Cosdon (supervised beach-bathing
picnic, restaurant-bistro, playground-walking-fishing).
Aix-en-othe 2km away, Wednesday and Saturday morning market, all shops and supermarkets
Troyes 30 kms away: A beautiful, pleasant city with museums, market, churches and beautiful houses
CHAMPAGNE! 15 kms away, Montgueux hill vineyard
Nigloland amusement park 85 kms away
Camille Claudel museum in Nogent-sur-Seine
Shopping at TROYES factory outlet
In the footsteps of Renoir in Essoyes: his house, studio and museum in a pretty village
Getting around
The gîte La Melinothe is located in the Aube region, between Troyes and Sens (Yonne)
10 minutes from exit 19 of the A5 freeway and only 1h30 from Paris
Other things to note
Our gîte is accessible to people with reduced mobility (1 room on the ground floor)
Cosy beds made up on arrival
Rooms arranged according to your wishes with large or small beds
Baby equipment provided (bed, high chair, bathtub, change mat, sheets)
Linen and towels supplied
Basic necessities for washing, cooking and cleaning supplied
Books and indoor and outdoor games at your disposal
User-friendly appliances (raclette, crêpes, fondue, pierrade)
Underfloor heating (burgundy stone) on ground floor and electric radiators on first floor
A large earthenware stove for roaring fires
A landscaped garden for relaxing, eating and playing. ..
Private parking for 4 cars
