The approach along the route of the 'grand cru' is utterly charming and so too is this excellent yet informal hotel. It's easy to find with ample parking. We'd asked for a view of the vineyard and were delighted to be warmly welcomed and shown to our lovely first floor room at the rear of the hotel, complete with private balcony. The room itself was spacious and simply furnished but well equipped with comfortable bed, television, telephone, mini bar as well as ensuite shower with hairdrier.
The idyllic location merited a relaxing evening, so we were pleased we had opted for their cold platter (or machon) rather than eating out. We were rewarded with a delicious selection of pate, cold meats, green salad, variety of breads, cheese and cake. We also visited their cellar to select wine to go with our meal - which was absolutely superb. (However also rather expensive....so in future we might take our own wine, or buy from one of the many 'caves' in the village, which seemed to be open until around 7pm). As it was a warm evening, it was delightful to enjoy a leisurely meal in their garden overlooking the vineyard and the Chateau de Clos de Vougeot. As the bats emerged in the twilight, we strolled up to the chateau and around the vineyards. Perfect!
After a comfortable night's sleep and an excellent hot shower, there was no rush for breakfast between 8-10am which is just as well because it's certainly the finest spread I've been offered so far in France. An exotic selection of fresh fruit juices and fresh fruits, dried fruits, cereals, yoghurts, breads, jams, pastries, hams, cheeses....even a machine for boiling your own egg! Fortunately check out is late (we left at 11 but I believe it's OK to stay until 12noon).
This has definitely been our favourite place to stay in France so far and we very much look forward to returning again....and again.
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