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Charming Tower In A Medieval Property , private fishing lake
- cottage592 sq. ft.
- Sleeps: 5
- Bedrooms: 2
- Bathrooms: 1
- Min Stay: 3 nights
17th century tower in Saint Thomas de Courceriers, La Mayenne, France - Idyllic Location, 1 Hr From Le Mans Race Track And Plantagenet City, 35 Mins From Alençon
Bedrooms
Bedroom 1 (attic)
Bedroom 2
Description of sleeping capacity: Sleeps 5 (1 double bedroom plus mezzanine single)+ confartable sofa bed Notes on bedrooms: 2nd floor main bedroom with double bed and baby cot if required. 1 confortable sofa bed in the lounge 3rd floor mezzanine bedroom with single bed. 1st floor double sofa bed if required. Bedside tables, seating and storage space. See floor plans in picture gallery.
Amenities
Featured
- Swimming pool
- Internet
- Pets Welcome
- TV
- Satellite or cable
- Children Welcome
- Parking
- No Smoking
- Heater
Bathrooms
- Bathrooms: 1
- Bathroom 1Toilet, showerItalian shower . Bathroom fully renovated il 2018
- Bath with shower, sink, heated towel rail, toilet, washing machine.
Safety features
- Safe
- First-aid kitkitchen
- Smoke detector
- Fire extinguisherone in kitchen one bedroom
- Carbon-monoxide detector
- Exterior lighting
Location Type
- Rural
- Waterfront
- Lake
- River
- Lake View50 MT FROM THE LAKE
- Water View
General
- Heating
- Linens Provided
- Washing Machine
- Parking
- Internetwi fi
- Towels Provided
- Safe
- Wireless Internet
- Iron & Board
- Hair Dryer
- Paper Towels
- Shampoo
- Basic Soaps
- Toilet Paper
- Living RoomSofa, antique dresser, TV, DVD player, HI-FI, coffee table, games, books of local history. Original 17th century floor, beams and ceiling. We can provide lots of (English) books, dvd's (especially kids' films), whatever. Just ask.
Kitchen
- Dishwasher
- Refrigerator
- Stove
- Ovenoven/microwave
- Microwavemicrowave/oven
- Grill
- Coffee Maker
- Toaster
- Pantry ItemsCondiments, coffee and filters, and do our best to have locals products up the season.
- Dishes & Utensils
- Kitchen
- Kettle
Dining
- Seating for 4 people
- Dining Area
- Child's Highchair
- DiningYou are sit on a homemade bench) underneath you have a freezer and a fridge
Entertainment
- Televisionsatellite tv
- Satellite/Cableinternational TV
- Stereo
- DVD Player
- Bookssomme english book
- Game Room
- Gameschess and few more tenis table
- Music Library
- Ping Pong Table
- Toys
- Video Librarya minimun is provided
Outside
- Lawn/Garden
- Kayak/Canoefishing boat
- Bicyclespossibility to add more but you have to ask
- Boata fishing boat is avalaibale for the lake
- Deck/Patio
- Ski & SnowboardWe are on the edge of the Alpes Mancelles and we will happily lend you a toboggan if it snows. But seriously, although the Alpes Mancelles are fantastic for walking, cycling, driving through and picnicing they are not renowned for skiing. It's just their name.
- GolfBagnoles de l'Orne, 41 km (30 minutes) very pleasant and easy drive. 9 hole course. Also a beautiful place just to visit - there's even a casino! Changé, this side of Laval is about 55 km (40 minutes) has an excellent 18 and 9 hole golf course.
Suitability
- wheelchair inaccessiblesorry there is staircase every where
Pool / Spa
- Communal Poolvillaines la juhel 9 km
Notes
- Notes on accommodation: This is a bit tricky - but it is a medieval tower! There is one main bedroom, with a double bed. Above this there is a mezzanine floor with a single bed, so it's fine for members of your family but not ideal unless you know each other well. In addition there is a double bed-settee in the lounge (which is separate) so in theory we can accommodate five people. This is not how we market our gîte but for some situations we know this is perfectly acceptable (e.g. Le Mans events). In summer, especially, there is so much space outside you have practically unlimited living area. It is flat and dry and on private property (see the ancient stone walls!) so anyone wishing to pitch a tent (children or adults) could do so in the full knowledge they would be absolutely safe in their adventure. If this appeals to you, please contact us so we can agree an overall price, depending on your own needs. It will not be expensive. Heating throughout is by electric radiators, the cost of which is included. Outside: Barbecue, garden furniture, ping pong. Plenty of space for ball games or relaxing. Large private lake and rowing boat. Fishing. Endless countryside. Huge, wide skies. More stars at night than you've ever seen. Utility Room: You can thrash your smalls against the rocks by the river if you really want to. Otherwise just use the washing machine in the bathroom. Cleaning / Towels / Linen / Maid service: Ample towels and bed linen are provided. The property will be clean upon your arrival and should be left in a clean condition upon departure. Washing machine provided. Housekeeping during your stay is not included. Other: This was a castle! Let your imagination flow... camping out under the stars, beneath the remains of the 14th century Keep as the campfire flickers away. How many rooms do you want? "People with square minds cannot fit into this tower".
Policies
Cancellation Policy
- Bookings at this property are non-refundable.
Damage and Incidentals
You will be responsible for any damage to the rental property caused by you or your party during your stay.
House Rules
Children allowed
Pets allowed
Max guests: 5
Minimum age of primary renter:
Map
Owner
Sophie Gallais
- Languages:
- english, french, spanish
About Sophie Gallais
We love nature, animals and the countryside. Just as well because there's a lot around here!
Sophie Gallais purchased this cottage in 1949
Why Sophie Gallais chose Saint-Thomas-de-Courceriers
Courceriers has been owned by my family for 170 years. My family bought it 25 years after the French Revolution! Damien and I lived in the tower for 4 years and converted it to our own high standards. When we had our children we decided to renovate the nearby old manor house and offer the tower as a holiday home, which you can enjoy today. It has a wonderful feeling of remoteness and history but is within easy reach of towns and villages of all sizes so you never feel cut off from civilization (the nearest shops, bar, restaurant, etc. are 4 km). Between Laval and Alençon, our gîte is also just one hour from Le Mans and two hours from the Normandy coast, Le Mont St Michel, The Loire Valley and even Paris by TGV. But why go there when there is so much to see and do on your doorstep.
What makes this cottage unique
We believe our gîte is unique! Sure, there are gîtes that are in old châteaux but how many can boast a heritage going back before Roman times? The gîte consists of a 17th century tower on 5 levels linked by a spiral staircase and surrounded by the remains of an ancient fortress which dates from the 14th century. It is equipped with all modern conveniences and is completely separate from our house, which is nearby, should you need us. In the extensive grounds there are a fishing lake of 1.5 hectares and a river. A 3.2m boat is at the disposal of our guests, free of charge. The local countryside is beautiful and is ideal for walking, rambling or cycling, along the quiet country lanes or the many chemins that have been there for centuries. Driving here is also a real pleasure.