Le Clos de Mélanie, a stone house in Flavigny-sur-Ozerain
Le Clos de Mélanie is a stone holiday home in Flavigny-sur-Ozerain, in Burgundy, with a garden, terrace, free private parking and a fully equipped kitchen. It suits families or groups of friends who want space and calm, and less so anyone worried by the stairs to the upper floor.
Written by Valeria Romano
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Where Le Clos de Mélanie is
Le Clos de Mélanie is in Flavigny-sur-Ozerain, a village in Burgundy, in the Côte-d'Or department. The address is rue Crébillon, in the heart of the village. That matters, because you can do almost everything on foot.
One traveller counts Flavigny among the most beautiful villages in Burgundy, and it is not the only one to speak of a charming place. To get there I would rely on the car, especially as the house has a free private car park, a real comfort in an old village.
What the house is like and what it offers
Le Clos de Mélanie is a holiday home with four bedrooms and three bathrooms with showers. It is closer to a self-catering house than to a classic guest house, so you rent space and organise yourself.
The kitchen is fully equipped, with fridge, dishwasher, microwave, hob and utensils. There is also a living room with a flat-screen TV, wifi throughout the house, a garden and a terrace with a view over the village. Bed linen and towels are provided, which saves carrying them in your suitcase.
One visitor describes a house with exposed stone on two levels, with a small garden upstairs where you sleep and a covered roof for eating outside or having a barbecue. They add that it is very quiet. That is the sort of detail that makes me want to book a weekend with friends.
What guests appreciate
The Google rating is 4.7, but from only 11 reviews. It is a good score, though a small sample. The positive comments are very similar to one another.
- The owner's welcome. Several travellers speak of a very warm welcome and welcoming people.
- The setting. The house, full of history, the village, the calm and the garden come up often.
- The location. One comment mentions a bakery just next door, which makes a difference to the mornings.
- The stay as a whole. Words such as perfect, charming or magnificent appear in several recent reviews.
What to know before booking
All old houses have their faults, and this one is no exception. I would rather tell you them plainly.
- The stairs to the upper floor. One three-star review considers them dangerous and recounts two falls during the stay. If you are travelling with young children, older people or anyone with mobility problems, ask before you book.
- Things left behind at check-out. The same traveller warns that the owner does not send on forgotten belongings. Do a last walk round the house before you leave.
- Times. Arrival is between 4 pm and 10 pm and departure before 10 am. If you are going to arrive late, let them know.
- House rules. Parties and events are not allowed, but pets are accepted on request, at no extra charge.
The calm is therefore intended, and I think that fits with what the reviews say.
Who Le Clos de Mélanie is made for
I would recommend it to a family or a group of friends who want a whole house in Flavigny-sur-Ozerain, with a kitchen and a garden, rather than a hotel. It also suits travellers with a pet. I would not recommend it for a party night or for anyone who cannot manage stairs.
| Profile | My view |
|---|---|
| Family or group of friends | Ideal, with four bedrooms and a proper kitchen |
| Couple for a weekend | Possible, but the house is big for two |
| Travellers with a pet | Accepted on request, at no extra charge |
| Reduced mobility or small children | To check, because of the stairs |
| Party with friends | No, it is not allowed |
What to do around Flavigny-sur-Ozerain
The village itself is the main activity. Travellers talk about walks through the lanes, the exposed stone and a bakery that delights the palate. I am not going to invent a full programme, because I prefer to stick to what the reviews say.
If you want to extend your stay in Burgundy, you can look at Le Commerce, in Tramayes, another address in the region. I can only tell you its name and village.
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