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Rural retreat for nature lovers

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Breakfast on the terrace
Private kitchen
Living area
Living room
Property grounds

Reviews

10 out of 10

Exceptional

2 bedroomsSleeps 4

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
    Parking available
  • Kitchen
    Kitchen
  • Dryer
    Dryer
  • Outdoor space
    Outdoor space

Explore the area

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Trans, Pays de la Loire
    Jublains Roman Village
    19 min drive
    Château de La Motte-Husson
    37 min drive
    Bagnoles de l'Orne Casino
    39 min drive
    Alencon (XAN)
    39 min drive

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 4)

Bedroom 1

1 Double Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Single Bed

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Kitchenette
Garden
Dining Area

About this property

Rural retreat for nature lovers

Honeysuckle Cottage is a light and airy first floor apartment, with French doors and terrace overlooking the small valley in which our home nestles. Here you can breakfast in the morning sun or have aperitifs at the end of the day. Our gardens and fields are abundant in wildlife. You will be serenaded by the cuckoos and crickets in the summer and entertained by the often comical bird population all year round. If you are quiet you will also meet our resident red squirrels, hares and possibly deer. Our horses with the peaceful aura they bring, are never too far away, their field wraps around the gardens and their barn is adjacent to Honey suckle Cottage. Make yourselves at home on the garden terrace, where an outdoors kitchen and BBQ enable you to enjoy meals outside.

There is much to enjoy in this area - walking, cycling or canoeing in Les Alpes Mancelles, an area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, or visit the many pretty towns and medieval villages such as Saint Ceneri le Gerei, Fresnay sur Sarthe, Sainte Suzanne and St Leonard des Bois. We are an hour's drive from Le Mans and the race track, an hour from Laval, 40 minutes from Alencon and two hours from the Loire Valley.

Unfortunately we are not able to accept children due to the proximity of livestock and an unfenced pond.

Amenities

Kitchen
Dryer
Outdoor space
Parking available

Similar properties

House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Check out before 11:00 AM

Children

Adults only

Events

No events allowed

Pets

No pets allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Important information

You need to know

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 indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher

We should mention

Cash transactions at this property cannot exceed EUR 1000, due to national regulations; for further details, please contact the property using the information in the booking confirmation
A car is required for transport to and from this property

About the area

Trans

Located in Trans, this cottage is in a rural area. Jublains Roman Village and Château de Sille-le-Guillaume are local landmarks, and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Normandie-Maine Regional Natural Park and Sillé Plage. Jardins de la Mansonière and Ferme du cheval de trait are also worth visiting. Discover the area's water adventures with canoeing and swimming nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with hiking/biking trails and cycling.
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Trans, Pays de la Loire

What's nearby

  • Jublains Roman Village - 19 min drive
  • Villa les Roches Brunes - 21 min drive
  • Château de Lassay - 32 min drive
  • Château de La Motte-Husson - 37 min drive
  • Bagnoles de l'Orne Casino - 39 min drive

Getting around

  • Evron Station - 20 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Hostellerie de la Juhel - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Auberge Saint Roch - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Chatelin - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Restaurant l'etrier - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Bruneau Séverine - ‬9 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Rural retreat for nature lovers pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Rural retreat for nature lovers?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Rural retreat for nature lovers?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Rural retreat for nature lovers located?

Situated in a rural location, this cottage is 6.4 mi (10.4 km) from Normandie-Maine Regional Natural Park and 12.1 mi (19.5 km) from Sillé Plage. Jublains Roman Village and Château de Sille-le-Guillaume are also within 16 miles (25 km).

Reviews

10

Exceptional

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8.0/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

David B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
As advertised stunning location in a period barn delightful host
Attractive period barn with rural, views great location for touring
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2022

About the host

Your host

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I came to live in France to fulfil a life-long dream. Here in the peace of the Mayenne countryside we live in a small valley which is home to much bird and wildlife. I insist on caring for the land organically, so the garden is not tidy but you will see lots of wildflowers, birds, bees, butterflies and insects. I am English but totally Francophile and love the French way of life - respectful of nature, each other and of course wonderful food and wine. I am an author and a therapist.

Why they chose this property

My property is instantly relaxing when you arrive - there is just something about it. There is a natural spring on site with a small pond which runs into a stream at the foot of the valley, so for most of the year you can hear the tinkling of running water from all round the garden. Birdsong abounds and in the summer the crickets and cuckoos compete for centre stage.

What makes this property unique

From the apartment you look down onto the garden and the fields where the horses graze. The apartment, which feels more like a cottage with its wood-burner and beautifully appointed rustic kitchen area, is comfortable, cosy and light. Visitors are welcome to roam around the 2 hectares of land, and enjoy the tranquillity and wildness which it offers. In late Summer and Autumn we have an abundance of fruit from our fruit trees and you were welcome to help yourselves.
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