Our bed and breakfast is located in a large old wine merchant's house in Melay (Haute-Marne). This dreamy village, about a six-hour drive from Utrecht and half an hour from the Autoroute du Soleil, is sandwiched between the provinces of Lorraine, Champagne and Comté. Nearby, large rivers like the Meuse and the Saône spring up. The area is charmingly hilly with many authentic villages, vast forests, meadows and fields. Ideal for walking or cycling. On the first floor is the cozy breakfast room with an ancient fireplace and the stately dining room. In the beautifully landscaped garden, the majestic chestnut tree provides shade in the hot summers. A stone staircase leads you to the walled vegetable garden and a winding path leads you to our own little park. Everywhere are corners where you can retreat. The five spacious guest rooms with (except one) private bathroom are on the second floor. Here you will also find a large sunny guest lounge. You can park your car on our own property.