Il était une fois un jardin
2 Rue Raymond Vernay
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Why people book this hotel
“Fabulous breakfast”
“The breakfast table balance savoury and sweet and presented regional specialitie…”
“Our hostess made us feel at home and was very welcoming”
“Meeting the other guests, eating breakfast around a multilingual conversation, t…”
“Loved the location in an interesting village”
“Great location Very friendly staff”
“Superb breakfast Awesome pool i”
“The peacefulness of the place, the beautiful garden and the refreshing pool”
“The comfortable but grand atmosphere set by the old building”
“Lovely garden and pool and secluded room”
Overview
Il était une fois un jardin, a property with a garden, is set in Saint-Fargeau, 44 km from Auxerre clock tower, 45 km from St Germain Abbey, as well as 45 km from Abbé Deschamps Stadium. The property features garden and inner courtyard views, and is 42 km from Chateau de Gien. Featuring family rooms, this property also provides guests with a seasonal outdoor pool. The units have a private bathroom, while selected rooms will provide you with a terrace and others also have a river view. At the bed and breakfast, units come with bed linen and towels. A bicycle rental service is available at the bed and breakfast. La Bussière Castle is 32 km from Il était une fois un jardin, while Castle of Saint Brisson is 40 km away. The nearest airport is Paris - Orly Airport, 169 km from the accommodation.
Traveller reviews
John
couple
May 29, 2026
“Really interesting and I would definitely stay there again.”
Loved the location in an interesting village. Short stroll into town with variety of eateries. It’s definitely quirky and unique, and I loved it. The owner clearly works hard to manage everything and she should be commended as such. Fabulous breakfast.
Viacheslav
family_with_children
October 5, 2025
No wifi in the room
Christopher
solo_traveller
August 30, 2025
“Lovely hosts, house, garden, solid quiet sleep and brilliant breakfast”
The breakfast table balance savoury and sweet and presented regional specialities. in the Best B & B breakfast competition if there was one. The comfortable but grand atmosphere set by the old building. I had no time to wander the garden but from the upstairs passage window it looked amazing. The mattress provided a solid sleep.
Girldancing
family_with_children
August 17, 2025
Lovely garden and pool and secluded room. A real getaway. Our hostess made us feel at home and was very welcoming.
Carl
family_with_children
July 1, 2025
“Superb stay with a awesome host!”
Great location Very friendly staff! Superb breakfast Awesome pool i
Anne-Claire
family_with_children
June 17, 2025
The peacefulness of the place, the beautiful garden and the refreshing pool! The owner was very welcoming and her cooking was delicious.
Robin
couple
October 2, 2024
“loved the stay”
great option for breakfast
Felicity
solo_traveller
October 1, 2024
“Super friendly, beautiful place to stay”
I loved the houseparty feel of the stay. Meeting the other guests, eating breakfast around a multilingual conversation, the hosts were wonderfully warm and kind. The house itself is old and beautifully furnished, but also comfortable and cosy (late September and the weather was feeling autumnal) The proximity to Guedelon was the initial draw, and it was indeed a very short drive, through very pretty countryside. The town is a visual jewel, that I hadn't expected to find myself in.
Karl
family_with_children
August 13, 2023
“Relaxing and welcoming”
Good size bedrooms lovely garden and pool. Amazing breakfast and really close to the castle, restaurant and shops
Olivier
couple
July 19, 2023
Friendly welcome. Great location. Good breakfast
Christopher
couple
July 13, 2023
“French hospitality at its best !”
The very friendly and helpful host, Jeremy, the property location (and the best breakfast ever!) Fabulous heated pool.
Camilla
family_with_children
July 6, 2023
Lovely house, lovely garden and very attentive host who helped us book a very nice restaurant nearby, made us nice breakfast and helped us with tips for our following journey. A really peaceful little haven.
Yukari
extended_group
July 2, 2023
“Fantastic”
Hospitality and the way hotel is operated
Myriam
couple
May 3, 2023
“Horrible”
we’ve been fooled as we’ve been placed in an alternative place which did not correspond at all to the description of the original property.
Christophe
family_with_children
July 26, 2022
“Great time”
Everything. But mostly the staff
Mathias
solo_traveller
July 12, 2022
Family owned business. Owner family was really friendly and made the stay unforgettable.
Shelley
family_with_children
June 27, 2022
“Lovely location, great welcome.”
The location is beautiful and the host family is really friendly. Warm welcome received. Lovely breakfast, we requested early as we had to leave early, and request was no issue.
Facilities
Food & Drink
Breakfast options
General
Non-smoking rooms, Family rooms, Heating, Non-smoking throughout, Designated smoking area, Pets allowed, Bicycle parking
Outdoors
Garden, Terrace, Outdoor pool (seasonal), Outdoor pool
Pool and wellness
Swimming pool toys, Heated pool, Sun loungers or beach chairs, Sun umbrellas, Swimming pool, Swimming Pool
Safety & security
Carbon monoxide detector, Smoke alarms
Safety features
Hand sanitizer in guest accommodation and key areas, First aid kit available
Services
Pet bowls
Family Room with Garden View
The family room features a wardrobe, heating, a terrace with garden views as well as a private bathroom boasting a shower. The unit has 3 beds.
Double Room
The double room provides heating, as well as a private bathroom featuring a shower. The unit offers 1 bed.
Double Room
The double room provides a wardrobe and heating, as well as a private bathroom featuring a bath. The unit offers 1 bed.
Suite with Garden View
The spacious suite features 1 separate bedroom and 2 bathrooms with a bath and a shower. The suite provides heating and garden views. The unit offers 4 beds.
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