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Tastefully converted 300 year old well equipped former farmhouse/barn with many original exposed beams and features.
Situated in spacious grounds, on the Normandy/Brittany border, within the bay of Mont St. Michel.
Offering 3 or 4 Bedroom (depending on your requirements) with 3 Bathrooms with Shower washbasin and W.C.
Childrens play equipment, Heated Pool, sun loungers in a tranquil south facing setting.
My Husband Ian and I moved to France in 2007 to renovate a house we fell in love with while on holiday. Now our children have left home, there is room aplenty and we have separated the accommodation to make a gite. We look forward to sharing our tranquil surrounding with you.
Lesley SOULSBY purchased this Farmhouse in 2007
We moved to France in 2007 when we found our home whilst on holiday, it was in the middle of a field with cows walking in and out of the large building and needed total renovation. We took on the challenge and started work. Now finished and with our children living their own lives, we would love to share this lovely tranquil setting with others.
Our property is set within seven acres of land surrounded with lovely country side. With over an acre of garden down to lawn and shrubs, with our own woodland, there is plenty of space for children of all ages to run and play. We have a stream running along the edge of our property with shady walks. Swings slides and climbing tower, and many other activities for children to enjoy . In the surrounding area there are many interesting places to visit with both Normandy and Brittany beaches close by. The area offers sand yachts, go-carting and many other interesting attractions. We are with in the bay of Mont St Michel on the cycle route for those wishing to bring bicycles. Historical sites: Mont St Michel - Fougeres Castle - The American Cemetary - Avranches with many historical buildings including 'Pattens Tank'
Check-in: 4:00 PM
Check-out: 11:00 AM
100% refund if canceled at least 60 days before arrival date.
Lovely place for a peaceful family holiday. Not far from anything you need. Great location, not far to travel and I found the locals friendly. The kids loved the dog (Horatio) they took him to the stream daily
Very nice house, great pool, lovely garden, well equipped kitchen and very friendly owners. The perfect spot for a very relaxing get away from it all holiday. Absolutely highly recommended.
Set in gorgeous countryside with easy access to many areas of interest. Ian & Lesley are really friendly & knowledgeable about the area. The house itself is comfortable & well equipped. Well maintained & spacious gardens which are very safe for the children with swings, slide & a securely locked swim pool. I would recommend this for anyone looking for a restful break away from the hustle & bustle
We had a fantastic trip here and would recommend to anyone. The photos online, whilst lovely, don't do justice to the place. The accommodation is large and a lovely place to be (plenty of room for the 3 adults and 3 children that were in our party). It was immaculately clean and well equipped (from the kitchen to the videos/dvds to the bathrooms). The gardens were beautiful and our kids loved playing on the swings, slide, Wendy house and trampoline while the adults enjoyed cooking on the BBQ and enjoying the sunshine. The pool was great for our kids (all between 4-5 years)- it is raised up and behind a locked fence/gate so no risk of kids accidentally getting in without supervision. It was also a good size for us - big enough for us all to be in at once but small enough that the less confident swimmers could get from one side to the other easily. You wouldn't do fitness laps in here but perfect sized for playing games with the kids who loved diving off the steps to collect weights off the bottom. Ian and Lesley were fantastic hosts and were always available if we had any questions or needed anything but at the same time allowed us our space to enjoy the property in privacy. The kids all fell in love with Horatio the dog who was fantastic with them and very gentle and well mannered. All in all a wonderful holiday home in a beautiful setting. Thanks so much Ian and Lesley!
Such a lovely barn conversion with lots of character - we stayed for a week with our 4 year old and he was constantly entertained, there was a giant enclosed trampoline, a pirate ship climbing frame with swings, a private heated swimming pool, a Wendy house, a pedalo tractor and trailer and a box of toys indoors too - a happy child = happy parents who can relax and fully enjoy their food and wine! BBQ provided too. The owners were wonderful, friendly and helpful whilst being aware of your privacy. Horatio their black lab and our son swiftly became pals too.
Could not recommend this property enough, everything a holiday in Normandy/Brittany should be, we'll be back!
This property was just as described on the website, and we made use of all that was offered - all 9 of us! This property would equally suit a smaller number, but for our three generational, two car visit with four adults and five children aged nine to fifteen, it proved ideal. The children loved the spiral staircase, the four boys fitted into the bunk room with the extra beds and we grandparents enjoyed the downstairs bedroom and en suite, well worth the extra amount paid for privacy and seclusion.
There was plenty of space and seating for all in the large living/dining area.
The kitchen was well stocked and equipped, though more than one at a time was a squeeze in the narrow space - good excuse to leave all the work to some one else!!
On arrival the owners large and friendly dog caused apprehension to the dog fearing member of the party, but was soon got used to, and kept well under control by Lesley and Ian, the owners, who could not have been more friendly and helpful throughout our stay.
The swimming pool (to be replaced by a larger one next year) proved lots of splashy fun, and after a wet day spent indoors, was a good way to get really wet in suitable bathing attire in spite of the rain.
The grounds were beautifully kept with play equipment and a separate ball game area.
If we had not wished to explore the surrounding area we could have happily spent the entire week in this peaceful retreat without leaving the grounds. We visited Mont St Michel, St Malo, Granville, Ducey and Fougeres with its wonderful castle.
I would recommend this venue to anybody not wanting to venture more than five to six hours from Calais and hope they enjoy it as much as we did.
Coast/Beach:
We are ideally located to visit a number of the sandy beaches along the Normandy/Brittany coast within 30 minutes travelling.
Cancale the oyster capital of Europe is about 45 minutes away.
Travel:
Rennes and Dinard Airport - 55 minutes drive by car
Caen Ferry - 1 hour 20 minutes by car
St Malo Ferry - 1 hour by car
Cherbourg Ferry - 1 hour 30 minutes by car
When you book with us we can provide you with a 10% discount code on Brittany Ferry crossings
Distances:
Our nearest village - St Aubin de Terregatte 1 mile - 5 minutes by car for Bar Tabac, Bakery and Church.
Nearest towns - St James & Ducey, 5 miles just 10 minutes by car - for Supermarket and Bank ATMs.
Avranches - big commercial centre 10 miles -15 minutes by car.
Le Mont St Michel - 30 minutes drive, historical attraction
Fougeres and its castle dating back to 100 years war, 30 mins in car.
Further Details:
Many activities can be sourced for active days out including:
Horse riding, sand/land yachting, canoeing, swimming, zoo, go-carting, sea life center, Alligator world, cycling.
Booking Notes: Please contact the owners direct by e-mail to make a booking. A deposit of £150 per week is required to confirm a booking. The balance is required 8 weeks before arrival date together with a security deposit cheque of £150 which will be returned to you within 7 days of your departure. Changeover Day: Sunday changeover day 10.00 departure 4pm arrival. In low season we can be a little more flexible with times. Notes on prices: Shorter stay booking negotiable, with additional laundry charges on number staying. Autumn breaks include logs and heating in the price. Use of the ground floor bedroom and shower room/WC is additional to the base price at from £100 extra per week.
Lesley SOULSBY
Property # 8153618ha