Lovely accommodation and fabulous garden.

Where can I begin? It is hard to sum up such an incredible experience with Manfred and Anne in a short summary. The property is located in a very convenient part of town but as soon as you drive through the gates, its as if you've been taken to the country-side. The orchard and garden (lovingly attended by Manfred and Anne) is something out of a fairy-tale. The house is perfectly charming and comfortable. Nothing can beat the hospitality of Manfred, Anne and their son Max. After our stay, we left feeling as if we had made life-long friends. We will always be grateful for the experience that was made by their generosity! We will definitely be going back!!

Our family of seven, including our 4 adult children and one partner, stayed in this beautiful home for one week in July. Although the home has the appearance of being on a large country property, it is actually only 10 minutes from the centre of Dijon offering the best of both worlds. We spent several days in the interesting historic city of Dijon, arriving back at the home to feel the tranquility of a country property. Manfred and Anne, the owners, could not have been more helpful both prior to and during our stay at the house. Manfred promptly answered several emails regarding questions about hire cars and the logistics of getting to the house from the train station in Dijon. On our arrival we were greeted by Manfred and shown around the home. He then very kindly drove us to the nearest supermarket to get food supplies as at that stage we didn't have a hire car. Throughout our stay Manfred was available for advice about day trips to the surrounding areas however was never intrusive. The home and gardens are as beautiful as the pictures on the website. It comfortably accommodated 7 adults with 4 spacious double bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, 2 separate toilets and several comfortable areas to relax and eat. The furnishings were modern and comfortable and there was more than enough crockery, cutlery and seating for our large group. One evening we enjoyed a barbecue with 9 in the beautiful outdoor setting. As well as the barbecue, there is also a table tennis table and other play equipment for families stored in a nearby shed. The weather was unseasonably warm even for summer however once the windows were open in the evening the house cooled down and the area of town was very quiet so there was no problem sleeping with the windows open. The house had all the modern facilities such as a washing machine (a bit tricky to use as we couldn't understand the French instruction book), dishwasher (easy to use), new kitchen appliances, TV/DVD as well as lots of little extra touches such as nice table linen, candles and many books and maps to read and use. Although there is WiFi it is not a strong signal in the house itself. To connect you do need to be sitting outside the front door. During the week we enjoyed exploring the countryside nearby including bus trips into Dijon, walks in the National Park behind the property, cycling the Burgundy canals and drives to nearby villages. Thank you Manfred and Anne for a wonderful week - we hope we can return soon.

My parents and I stayed 4 nights in this property, and we could have stayed forever! It was such an enchanting house, with the kind of charm we only dreamed of finding on our trip to Dijon. The weather was perfect, and we were able to enjoy dinner out on the patio dining table almost every night, as well as breakfast and coffee there each morning. The ambiance of the home, and the adjacent orchard, garden, vineyards, and yard was beyond our expectations. the photos do not do it justice. The house itself is well-equipped. The kitchen has nearly everything you could need, including cookware and some basic spices. The closets were stocked with insecticides (for which we were thankful in the summer!), basic cleaning supplies to keep the kitchen nice, and a lovely fan that came in handy at night. The beds are comfortable and the linens updated. The whole house was very clean and well-maintained, while retaining the perfect balance of updated features and the charm of another era. There were many books and interesting things in the home to give it charm and function, and Manfred provided many resources to help us in our travels, such as maps, books, and a booklet of local information. We were only three people staying in this large house, and would have been comfortable with 6 or more people. Since we had a rental car, the home was very convenient to drive to the market (5 min) or into town (10-15 min), but felt remote and quiet, just as we wanted. While the wifi did not work very well, we were able to connect periodically and check email, and it forced us to unplug and enjoy the gorgeous surroundings of the property. The laundry machine (combination wash/dry) was tricky to figure out, and takes quite a while to run, but was a lifesaver for our trip (and allowed us to pack lighter). Manfred was a perfect host, stopping by to offer tips periodically, and just a text message away for anything we needed. He is very friendly and kind, and was a great resource. The best part of the trip was the cherries coming off one tree in the orchard! We were able to pick and enjoy them the whole trip! Such a lovely (and delicious) surprise!) I hope very much that I am able to return to Dijon and stay in this property again.

This is an interesting, large, and lovely property on the outskirts of the small city of Dijon. The four bedroom and two bathroom rental house is across a gravel courtyard from the owners’ house, both historic structures within a large walled and gated former farm. The property is ancient (pre-1789) and a quiet, picturesque gated oasis at the edge of urbanized Dijon. The rental house itself is both charming and practical. The three upstairs bedrooms are bright and have attractive garden views and hardwood floors throughout. The upstairs bathroom and WC are separate, which is convenient, and the shower is large and functional (which is something noteworthy in France). The fourth bedroom, downstairs, is large and practical, and has a nice window to the pathway along the back of the house. The downstairs bathroom and WC are also separate and large. There are three gathering places in the large downstairs: the kitchen, which is bright and a convenient place to sit, eat, check emails, etc; the dining room, which has a large dining table surrounded by windows and books and is a lovely setting for a special family meal; and the living room, which has a comfortable sofa and lots of natural light. We were two persons for two weeks and four persons for one week, which was really nice, but the house would also be comfortable for larger groups. Our stay with the Hubert’s in Dijon was a high quality, genuine French experience reminiscent of a past time before globalization and the spread of chain T-shirt stores, chain restaurants, and packaged bus tours. Located near the edge of the urban area, the property is a jumping off place for long, quiet walks in the adjacent undeveloped hills. We had a car, but found that catching the bus (right outside the gate) was a very convenient way to visit the Dijon city center, with frequent service to the heart of the city. Best of all, the property is well-located for multiple evening and day trips to all of the interesting wine country destinations immediately south of Dijon. A five, ten, or 30 minute drive would put us in a lovely wine village, at a charming and authentic small French restaurant, riding bikes along a picturesque canal or through acres of vineyards, or in a castle or church listening to a concert (recommended by Manfred). The owners have professional careers, speak English, willing to help and are savvy about the best places and events, many of which are not well advertised and not in guidebooks.

This is a fantastic property - perfectly private and peaceful, yet close to all areas of interest and with a convenient bus connection to the city centre. Aside from the attractions of the historic house and its spectacular park, the hospitality of the owners deserves particular mention - unfailingly attentive and helpful, but not intrusive. They even posted a few items we maislaid back to us after our visit, before we had even noticed they were missing. Many thanks again Mr Hubert!

"This is a beautifully renovated house in a stunning garden setting. The quality of the house, the hospitality of the owner and the tranquility of the location far exceeded our expectations. The kitchen is well equipped, the furnishings are high quality and we had an extensive DVD collection to choose from. The owner provided us with some welcoming wine and Easter eggs which were lovely. We highly recommend this property and hope one day we can stay again!"

"From beginning to end, our stay was exceptional. This beautiful ivy-covered, stone farmhouse is clean, recently-renovated, brightly lit, and surrounded by extensive gardens and countryside. The kitchen was well furnished with appliances and utensils, and generously stocked with supplies from breakfast to more serious cooking. The plumbing worked well, and the water pressure and heating were excellent. The only inconvenience was the lack of Internet, but we were able to connect to an open network by wifi standing outside the front door. As much as we enjoyed the house, the highlight of our stay was the generosity of the owner who welcomed us with a Gevrey Premier Cru, brought us fresh bread every morning, and helpfully oriented us with directions to the local market, boucherie, and Michelin star restaurant. Overall, the experience far exceeded our expectations."