We were referred to the Moulin by a hotel where I had make a mistake in the reservation. Indeed, it is some 20 minutes drive from Beaune on winding country roads, so you really feel that you are away from the bustle. The ivy-covered main building is surrounded by gardens and old outbuildings that remind you of a farm. The cherry trees were laden with fruit. There is a small outdoor pool. The staff person who greeted us was very pleasant and upgraded our room when he found that the outside shutter (which we would never use) was not closing. Both rooms we saw were relatively small but nicely furnished and each had an upstairs tiny living area with a second tv. The bathroom was very new and spotless, with a large tub. We found the whole place a bit eccentric (in a good way) and absolutely charming. I would love to return.
The hotel restaurant served elegant meals under a canopy by the canal, where you could look at the countryside and hear the birds and frogs. We had an extraordinarily good dinner and fine breakfast there - bread, pastries, yogurt, ham and cheese.
- Moulin d Hauterive
