La Reverie. Charming, secluded and beautifully renovated. 1 Acre of gardens.
Location: Villedieu-Les-Poeles, Lower-Normandy, France, Europe (Le Mesnil Garnier, 12 miles from Avranches)
Accommodations: Farmhouse, 3 Bedrooms, 2.25 Baths (Sleeps 5)
To begin, just a few comments from our visitors book...
"WOW - what a wonderful place to stay" JJS&K Utah USA.
"La Reverie certainly exceeded our expectations" G&M Sydney Aus.
"What a joy to arrive at a French gite and find it exactly as described! So clean, beautifully furnished and fully equipped" C&M Northants UK.
"We have never had a holiday cottage that's met all of our expectations - until now." R&M, Orpington UK
LA REVERIE (The Daydream) nestles secretly down a quiet country lane in its own south-facing gardens of over an acre. Wonderfully rural in aspect and set in a part of Normandy regarded by some as the most beautiful countryside in the world. We hope to attract people who wish to discover the traditional delights and history of the area and who can appreciate the same in La Reverie.
Cat and I stumbled across La Reverie, a traditional Norman Longere, after three months towing a caravan around France searching for a new life and nurturing a desire to create a great vacation property. On first sight we knew that La Reverie was The One! Charming and quaint, but with a strong identity, the house seduced us in an instant. For those who wanted our kind of holiday and who could appreciate the very best we would work very hard.
La Reverie has been restored to a very high standard and furnished with a subtle mix of the old and the new. Art and antiques vie for attention with superb new plumbing and wiring! We have retained as many original features as possible including timber beams and areas of exposed stonework. With its ambience of charm and intimacy we are proud to offer the house to those clients who are looking for something just a little bit more special.
All around are the gorgeous rolling hills and sleepy fields of Normandy. A fifteen minute walk away is the small village of Le Mesnil Garnier with its one shop and bar where one can buy basic provisions, have a coffee or, perhaps, something stronger! Should you have something more sophisticated in mind, the market-towns of Villedieu and Gavray with their shops, restaurants, and bars are just five and three miles away respectively.
Famous for its copper industry and bell foundry, nearby Villedieu-Les-Poeles has possibly the best market in rural France. La Reverie is also only 25 minutes from the gorgeous sandy beaches of the western coast, around 35 minutes from the historic town of Avranches with its Second World War associations, and the incredible Mont St Michel - a fairy-tale castle bursting from the sea! Bayeux and the Normandy landing beaches are approximately 90 minutes away.
Should you feel energetic, wonderful walks and opportunities for cycling present themselves as soon as one exits La Reverie’s drive. Wander the 1 acre garden, play a little Boules or Badminton-or just enjoy a glass or two of wine in the sunshine on the terrace whilst supper cooks on the barbeque. Later, you might like to browse the excellent selection of books - most things are possible at La Reverie!
2009 will be our fourth season, and Cat and I intend to make every effort to provide a level of service that will delight over every season that La Reverie is offered to the vacation market.
La Reverie will be available all year-round including Christmas and New Year. Do visit our own site selfcateringnormandy. Where possible, we will try to accommodate requests for short-breaks, weekends or house-hunting trips.
We won’t charge for bed linen, towels or electricity. There will be no extra charges to unexpectedly increase the cost of your holiday. However, during the low season, there will be a small charge of 40 Euros per week for central heating.
Accommodation
Large split-level Sitting Room with dining area for 6. Corner Library with hundreds of interesting fiction and non-fiction books. Stairs to first floor. Door to:-
Kitchen Modern and fully-equipped.
First Floor:
The Owl Room. Double bed, wardrobe and drawers. Door to en-suite facilities. State-of-the-art shower cubicle with jets seemingly everywhere, foot massager, light and radio!! Toilet and Vanity unit.
The Dragonfly Room. Double bed, wardrobe and drawers, Adjacent is:
The Bathroom. Bath and shower-head. Vanity unit.
The Mole Room. Single bed, wardrobe and drawers, possibility of child’s bed or cot. (Please Note: You may wish to bring your own cot linen, although this can be provided for you free of charge.)
Separate toilet with basin.
Please Note:
Cat and I occupy the farmhouse adjoining our holiday property. However we are very relaxed and, although on hand should you need us for help or advice, at all other times we will leave you to your own devices! La Reverie’s holiday accommodation is completely self-contained with its own private entrance, drive and parking.
In addition to everything previously listed, we provide:
A welcome hamper with a few essential supplies!
Beach towels, beach mats, and cool box for seaside picnics.
Hairdryer
Starter supplies of charcoal for the Barbeque, dishwasher and washing tablets.
La Reverie is brilliantly located for many diverse places of interest:
Bayeux with its Cathedral and famous tapestry.
Mont St Michel Island Cathedral with winding streets, restaurants and quaint shops.
Granville Fishing port with beautiful harbour/marina.
Champrepus Zoological park and gardens.
D-Day Landing beaches with memorials and museums.
Avranches Museum of the 2nd World War.
Coutances with its fabulous Cathedral.
Travel: approximate times
Airports: Paris 3¼ hours
Dinard 75 minutes
Road:
Channel Ports: Caen/Ouisterham 60 minutes
Le Havre 2 hours
Cherbourg 90 minutes
Channel Tunnel 5 hours
Boulogne (Speed Ferries) 4½ hours
Pricing Information:
Our prices are per week - bookings are normally Saturday to Saturday but this can be flexible in low season - just ask. Please arrive after 3.30 pm and leave before 10.30 am.
Vacation Rental Features
- Amenities
- Washer
- Dryer
- Linens Provided
- Off Street Parking
- Beds
- Double Bed
- Twin/Single Bed
- Child Bed
- Crib
- Entertainment
- Cable/Satellite TV
- DVD
- VCR
- Video Library
- CD Player
- Stereo System
- Kitchen
- Full Kitchen
- Cooking Utensils Provided
- Refrigerator
- Dishwasher
- Microwave
- Outdoor Features
- Charcoal BBQ Grill
- Deck/Patio
- Gazebo
- Other Amenities
- DVD and CD Player, iron, kettle, coffee machine, toaster, beach towels, beach mats, cool box, hairdryer, cot, toddler bed, highchair, pushchair, stair gate, baby bath and changing mat, potty, bathroom step, garden furniture, badminton and boules equipment
- Suitability
- No Pets Allowed
- Kid Friendly
- Activities (on site and nearby)
- Golf
- Theme Park (Amusement Park)
- Zoo/Wildlife Park
- Shopping
- Sightseeing
- Restaurants
- Shelling
- Swimming
- Fishing
- Antiquing
- Cinemas/Movie Theaters
- Museums
- Horseback Riding
Rate Details (In Pounds Sterling)
04 Jan 2009 - 11 Apr 2009 .. £450/week.
12 Apr 2009 - 17 Apr 2009 .. £550/week.
18 Apr 2009 - 01 May 2009 .. £450/week.
02 May 2008 - 04 Jul 2009 .. £550/week.
05 Jul 2009 - 04 Sep 2009 .. £675/week.
05 Sep 2009 - 02 Oct 2009 .. £550/week.
03 Oct 2009 - 18 Dec 2009 .. £450/week.
19 Dec 2009 - 02 Jan 2010 .. £550/week.
Note: Until confirmed, rates are subject to change without notice.
Property Photos
- La Reverie. Charming, secluded and beautifully renovated. 1 Acre of gardens. - Villedieu-Les-Poeles, France Farmhouse
- The Owl Room - with its own ensuite facilities. - Villedieu-Les-Poeles, France Farmhouse
- Tasteful sitting room - Villedieu-Les-Poeles, France Farmhouse
- Fully equipped kitchen
Vacation Rentals by Owner Listing #76821
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