Domaine de la Marcotte
Forge,
Seine-et-Marne
Self-catering
+33 (0)1 84 83 04 00
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€214 - €1200
per night
€1498 - €5040
per week
After a day touring châteaux, return to birdsong and the swishing of trees. A house, and extra cottage for lovers of art and bold colour
2 places
Sleeping from 4 – 11
Children welcome
Babies welcome
Your dates are available!
2 Guests 02 May 24 - 02 May 24
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€214 - €1200 per night
€1498 - €5040 per week
The Experience
In a village near fabulous Fontainebleau is a large wooden gateway in a high stone wall, with a cottage behind and five acres of grounds – quelle surprise! It was home to a couple for 40 years: she the aunt of the owner of a nearby châteaux, he a Russian…hence the wonderful, whimsical collection of art. The two buildings are separated by a yard but you can take them both together.
In the main house the vast salon opens to a courtyard and a garden with immaculate topiaries and towering trees. Take a rug to the tufty grass, or swim a long lap in the pool. Both kitchens are convivial and welcoming and you’re left a bottle of their branded olive oil. The cottage has a walled garden, a terrace for outdoor meals and a lawn with loungers. Play pingpong here, or have a barbecue.
Walk and cycle from the house, have days out visiting villages and markets, ride horses through the nearby forest, take a tour of Jean Cocteau’s gaff.
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We think you'll love
- The utterly tranquil countryside and the gardens - the main house has 5 acres
- Taking both places together and making up a big party of family or friends
- Exploring the beautiful châteaux of the region
You should know
- The pool is for guests in the main house. It is open to guests in the cottage if both properties are taken together
- You can't walk to get your morning baguettes and croissants, so somebody has to get in the car - perhaps taking turns?
- Dogs welcome at €20 per stay
Essentials
- EV charger
- Self check-in
- Swimming pool
- Hot tub
- Garden
- Open fire / woodburner
- Breakfast included
- Breakfast available
- Meals available
- Vegetarian meals
- Oven
- Parking on premises
- Free parking nearby
- Accessible by public transport
- WiFi
- Television
- Central heating
- Limited mobility
- Wheelchair access
- Mobile reception
- Hob
- Barbecue
- Paid parking nearby
- Air conditioning
- Relaxation areas
- Washing machine
- Tennis court
- Microwave oven
- No smoking
- Credit cards
- Working farm
- Owner has pets
- Electricity included
- Dishwasher
- Pets welcome
Family friendly
- Baby monitor
- Books and toys
- Children welcome
- Babies welcome
- Stair gates
- High chair
- Fire guard
- Cot available
Nearby
- Pub/bar within 3 miles
- Restaurant within 3 miles
- Shop within 3 miles
Activities
- Bikes available
- Food courses
- Kayaking
- Other courses
- Sailing
- Surfing
- Wild swimming
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Accommodation
Pricing
- Nightly price
- from €214
- Weekly price
- from €1498
- Damage deposit
- €1500
- 1 Cottage for 4
- From €2142 beds2 bedrooms
- 1 House for 11
- From €6127 beds6 bedrooms
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Information
Booking information
- Check in
- 4pm
- Check out
- 11am
- Other details
- Minimum stay: 2 nights. Late check-out offered on Sundays. Both the cottage and the house can be rented together for groups of up to 15.
- Closed
- Rarely.
- No smoking
- Smoking not permitted anywhere in the property.
- Meals
- Restaurants 10-minute drive. Chef by arrangement.
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Location
The neighbourhood
The house and cottage are in a quiet village, Saint-Martin-en-Bière, but you're less than an hour from Paris. Within a 15-minute drive are some of the greatest French châteaux - Courances, Dampierre, Fontainebleau - as well as the cobbled painters' village of Barbizon, the school of landscape made famous by Millais, Corot and Rousseau. There are pretty hikes along the Vallée de l'École.
Local points of interest from Pierres d’Histoire
- Château de Fontainebleau - visit one of the most iconic château of french History and discover the royal apartments of kings and emperors who lived there.
- Wander in the charming village of Barbizon, the school of landscape, made famous by the masters of impressionist movement.
- Enjoy wonderful walks in Fontainebleau Forest and discover the Gorges de Franchard, amazing rocks in the heart of the forest.
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Introducing
Pierres d’Histoire
It was while staying in the wilds of Scotland at beautifully-restored Landmark Trust house that the seed of the idea for Pierres d’Histoire was sown for its founder, Dominique Imbert. Passionate about the preservation of ancient heritage, he restores or re-builds abandoned historical houses in France, not only breathing new life into them but making them comfortable holiday homes.
The Domaine de la Marcotte feels like the ideal place for a restful break. Enjoy the gardens, try the local hikes, or hop in the car to go on a culture trip to Barbizon or the nearby châteaux. Inside both properties you will find comfort and personality which will make you feel at home. Another Pierres d'Histoire's renovation success. Enjoy!