Fully equipped gite with garden, BBQ & terrace | Dogs allowed

Welcome to Clairfayts, a charming village in the Avesnois region, surrounded by hedged fields, meadows, and forests. It is in this peaceful and unspoiled setting that you will find La Ferme d'Engolis, a renovated 18th-century farmhouse that can accommodate up to 10 people. With its generous capacity, the gîte is particularly well-suited for family holidays, reunions with friends, or stays for several couples wishing to explore the Avesnois region together. On sunny days, take full advantage of the outdoors. The property boasts a wooded park of over one hectare with a 5,000 m² unfenced pond. A south-facing terrace with a barbecue invites you to enjoy al fresco dining. A 500 m² enclosed garden, a pétanque court, and a ping-pong table complete the amenities for sharing good times. Nature lovers will particularly appreciate the setting. The Avesnois Regional Natural Park is an ideal destination for hiking, cycling, and wildlife observation. Forests, country lanes, and hedged landscapes offer a variety of walks throughout your stay. Just 8 km away, ValJoly is a must-see. Around its large lake, visitors of all ages can enjoy numerous activities depending on the season: sailing, canoeing, pedal boating, fishing, treetop adventure courses, horseback riding, mini-golf, swimming, playgrounds, and restaurants. For cyclists, the Avesnois region also offers many routes: EuroVelo 3, Scandibérique, mountain bike trails, and a numbered junction network. Motorcyclists are also welcome: the gîte has been awarded the "Accueil Motard" (Motorcyclist Welcome) label and has a storage area for bicycles and motorcycles, as well as private parking. Numerous discoveries await around Clairfayts: ValJoly (8 km), hiking trails in the Avesnois Regional Natural Park, EuroVelo 3 and Scandibérique cycle routes, mountain biking trails and a numbered junction network, MusVerre (Glass Museum) in Sars-Poteries, Maginot Line sites, Avesnes-sur-Helpe and its fortifications, Maubeuge (approximately 20 minutes away), Chimay and Beaumont in Belgium (approximately 20 minutes away), Valenciennes, Mons, and Charleroi (approximately 45 minutes away). The proximity to the border makes it easy to enjoy a day trip to Belgium. Lille and Brussels are about 1 hour and 15 minutes away, making Ferme d'Engolis a pleasant meeting point for friends and family from different regions. Shops are approximately 4 km away. After a day at ValJoly, whether hiking, motorcycling, or cycling, return to the tranquility of the property for a barbecue on the terrace, a game of pétanque, or simply relaxing in the park. La Ferme d'Engolis offers space, nature, and a friendly atmosphere for up to 10 people to stay in the Avesnois region. Team-building events and stag/hen parties are not permitted. Gîte set up in an old restored 18th century farmhouse in a natural and secluded environment. Ground floor: A living room with wood stove, table football, darts and 101cm connected TV and WIFI. A kitchen equipped with dishwasher, fridge-freezer, ceramic hobs, oven. A bedroom with a 160x200cm bed and an adjoining bathroom with bathtub. WC with washing machine and dryer, Upstairs: A bathroom with Italian shower 150x90cm and a separate WC. Two bedrooms each with two 90x200cm beds (or a 180x200cm double bed on request). Children's bedroom with 2 x 90x200cm bunk beds and a 130x190cm BZ sofa. Baby bed on request. 1 hectare wooded park and a south-facing terrace with barbecue and pétanque court. 500 m² enclosed garden. Private parking and bicycle/motorcycle storage. (Accueil motard label) Energy charges and towels included in the price. Sheets for hire. Shops 4 km away.