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Maison Marcks | Ay Champagne | Class & Comfort | Private courtyard

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Outdoor dining
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
Interior
Interior
2 bedrooms, desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

2 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 4120 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Hot tub
  • Parking available
  • Washer
  • Kitchen
  • Fireplace
  • Outdoor space

Explore the area

Map
Ay, Grand Est
  • Moët et Chandon
    ‪5 min drive‬
  • Avenue de Champagne
    ‪6 min drive‬
  • Leclerc-Briant
    ‪6 min drive‬
  • Paris (XCR-Chalons-Vatry)
    ‪49 min drive‬

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About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

Maison Marcks | Ay Champagne | Class & Comfort | Private courtyard

Situated on a cute laneway in the heart of the old part of Aÿ-Champagne, Maison Marcks is very quiet, yet at a 5 minutes walk from several well-known Champagne makers (none mentioned, none forgotten), shops and restaurants. On the picturesque town square you will be able to have lunch, a coffee or sip on a glass of Champagne in the sun on one of the terraces of the cafés and bakeries.
Maison Marcks Champagne is a comfortable and exclusive home to stay in while exploring Champagne and its many legendary vineyards. It is not known which year the houe was built, but the antique oak beams throughout the building date from at least the 17th century.
Tall ceilings offer a spacious and airy, yet very cozy, living space across 3 floors with 2 double bedrooms, open plan kitchen / dining / living room, 2 tiled bathrooms with WC & shower and 1 separate WC - a home that easily accommodates 4 adults. From the living room you have access to the inner courtyard - to which you have exclusive use - through a large glass sliding door.

So - the house:
GROUND FLOOR
Large hallway with adjacent WC, living room with sofa group and TV, fully equipped kitchen and dining area all in an open plan setting, with a big window / sliding door facing the private courtyard.
FIRST FLOOR
Double bed room with a super comfortable bed (180 x 200 cm). This floor also has a landing to access the top floor and tiled WC / bathroom.
SECOND / TOP FLOOR
Sleeping suite with double bed (180 x 200 cm) with plenty of pillows, an ensuite bathroom, a coffee / tea station, desk and seating area all under the beamed, tall ceilings. Rooftop windows provide gorgeous light (but can be darkened, if required).
OUTDOORS
Private courtyard with lounge area by the open fire place as well as a dining area - both under roof for shelter from both sun and rain. This is a quiet and wonderfully lush space where you can enjoy your exquisite any-hour-of-the-day-glass-of-champagne.

If you want to go exploring Epernay and its famous Avenue de Champagne, you are only a 15 mins bike or bus ride away or 5 mins by car. From the train station of Aÿ (which is less than 10 mins walk through town) you can easily access both Epernay (4 mins train ride) and Reims (23 mins train ride).
You can reach Aÿ from Paris Charles de Gaulle airport via train (TGV to Champagne-Ardennes in 29 mins and then train via Reims to Aÿ - total travel time is just under 1½ hours).

PARKING
There is a parking lot across the street with 8 parking spots (there are always spots available there) or else, parking is free in the whole town of Aÿ, so outside parking close to the house is always available.
During your stay at this holiday home, you're just a quick walk from Montagne de Reims Regional Natural Park. Features include 1 hot tub. Free WiFi and a kitchen are available in the holiday home.
  • The holiday home offers a kitchen, a washing machine and 2.5 bathrooms
  • Free WiFi
  • Steps from Montagne de Reims Regional Natural Park and a 4-minute drive from Billecart Salmon
Maison Marcks | Ay Champagne | Class & Comfort | Private courtyard offers its guests a hot tub. The front desk is open around the clock.

Property manager

Helena Marcks von Würtemberg

Languages

Danish, English, French, Norwegian, Swedish

Property amenities

Pool/Spa

  • Hot tub

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Car recommended
  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Blender
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Electric kettle
  • Hob
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Paper towels
  • Refrigerator
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 2.5 bathrooms
  • Bathtub
  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Shower/bathtub combination
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Fireplace
  • Living room

Entertainment

  • Stereo
  • TV

Outdoor areas

  • Fenced yard
  • Firepit
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Patio

Laundry

  • Washing machine

Work spaces

  • Desk

Comfort

  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Housekeeping (limited availability)
  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • In a village
  • Near a health/beauty spa
  • Near a hospital

Things to do

  • Optional golf privileges
  • Cycling nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Winery tours nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • First aid kit
  • Fire extinguisher
  • Deadbolt lock

General

  • Property does not allow children
  • Unit size: 1,292 square feet

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 5:00 PM
Minimum check-in age - 20

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM
Contactless check-out

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • This property does not allow children.
  • Note from host: The staircase is not child friendly.

Important information

You need to know

This property is managed by a private host (a party not acting within their trade, business or profession). EU consumer law, including the right of withdrawal, will not apply to your booking. The cancellation policy set by the private host will cover your booking.
Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit and a deadlock
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation
You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions. You will also receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, which will enable you to manage your booking.

We should mention

  • On-site cash transactions can't exceed SEK 1000, due to national regulations. For more details, please contact the property using information in the booking confirmation.

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Maison Marcks | Ay Champagne | Class Comfort | Private courtyard

Maison Marcks | Ay Champagne | Class & Comfort | Private courtyard Reviews

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 5 out of 5 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 0 out of 5 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 5 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 5 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 5 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Alex S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect stay in Ay!
This home, this town, this region, everything was wonderful! Our stay in Ay was simply delightful. The location of the property was walkable to everthing in town and convenient to nearby villages and champagne houses. The amenities were excellent with options to be indoors or out. We took advantage of the outside private sitting area and fireplace late into the crisp night. The history of the home was amazing and decor so pleasing. Our host was also very communicative and made sure we had all we needed. This will surely be our go to place to stay for any future trips to the region.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Hayley W.

Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect in every way!
The rental is even better than the pictures! Located in a perfect spot to walk into town to restaurants, visit champagne houses, or grab a train to visit Epernay or Reims! Everything was so easy and the host was very responsive and helpful during our stay! The property is clean and beautifully designed, we especially loved the courtyard to enjoy a glass of wine! You will not be disappointed if you book this place!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Sarah S., Davis, CA

Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect experience
Renting this property was on of the best experiences we’ve had on Home Away/VRBO. The home is beautiful, clean, organized, and very stylish. Right in the heart of Ay, we were able to walk everywhere in Ay. One word of caution, if you have any mobility issues, the curved stairs may be difficult to manage. But we had no problems whatsoever and we’re quite happy with the charm of this beautiful home. Communicating with a Helena was so easy and she was so kind and attentive. That says, we had little to discuss, as she detailed instructions perfectly and clearly. Her recommendations for shopping, taxis and restaurants was spot on, and we felt well hosted. If she will have us again, we will return at our first opportunity!
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2019

10/10 Excellent

Renee P.

Liked: Cleanliness
Quaint experience in Champagne
This was such an amazing property. It was sooo clean and spacious with large bedrooms and comfortable beds. Helena, our host was so wonderful to work with... she thought of everything including a few snacks for road-weary travellers and of course, a complimentary bottle of champagne to welcome us! The town of Ay is so quaint with narrow streets and beautiful old architecture. And the champagne houses are numerous and walking distance from the home. Just be sure to book dinner reservations at the ONLY restaurant in town or you will be disappointed. A simple call the night before should be fine but if they are full, there really is no where else to go. Thankfully for our night, the town of Epernay was a short 15 min drive and we had a great experience at La Parisienne restaurant and managed to pick up a few groceries as well. If you are coming to the area, we would highly recommend the tour at Moët & Chandon. We would also recommend checking the schedules for any champagne houses you might want to visit as many are closed on the weekend (even Saturdays) - we unfortunately missed out on Veuve Clicquot-Ponsardin as they were closed the day we were leaving. We had such a wonderful time and would highly recommend this Helena, her home and the area to anyone! Thanks for hosting us!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2019

10/10 Excellent

Eric R.

Liked: Cleanliness
A gem in Ay
This place was everything advertised, and more. The house itself is very clean with a fully loaded kitchen to suit all cooking needs. Beds are very comfortable and the courtyard out back is a bonus, and an outstanding place for a champagne cocktail hour. What really made it special is all the little extras that Helena has included from coffee, tea, snacks and even a welcoming bottle of champagne! Outstanding! Location is also perfect - walking distance to more champagne tasting (and tour) places than you could ever fit in a week+. I recommend a drive up into the small villages north of Ay too...that was a highlight. We went to Epernay too, which was nice, but nothing compared to the charm of Ay. Communication with the owner is very efficient with all messages being answered immediately. An excellent host! Thanks again Helena for an amazing stay!! Would love to make a return visit some day. A bientot!!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2019