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.
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Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
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. Le Labymaïs and Jardins de la Mansonière are also worth visiting. Discover the area's water adventures with canoeing and swimming nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with hiking and cycling.
Normandie-Maine Regional Natural Park - 9 min drive - 9.2 km
Jublains Roman Village - 20 min drive - 23.8 km
Sillé Plage - 21 min drive - 23.1 km
Villa les Roches Brunes - 24 min drive - 28.6 km
Château de La Motte-Husson - 44 min drive - 49.4 km
Getting around
Evron Station - 20 min drive
Restaurants
Chevy's Diner - 8 min drive
Roglin Monique - 14 min drive
Restaurant l'etrier - 9 min drive
Bar du Commerce - 9 min drive
La Bonne Table - 8 min drive
Frequently asked questions
Is Rural retreat for nature lovers pet-friendly?
No, pets are not allowed at this property.
How much does it cost to stay at Rural retreat for nature lovers?
As of 5 Jun, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Rural retreat for nature lovers on 7 Jun, 2026 start from S$142, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.
How much is parking at Rural retreat for nature lovers?
On-site parking is available at the 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
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Gîte confortable, accueil chaleureux et aux petits soins de notre hôtesse. Nous avons pu profité de belles randonnées dans cette jolie région et passer des soirées au calme. Un coin de paradis au coeur de la verdure, avec le voisinage de chevaux et une vue agréable sur la campagne.
As advertised stunning location in a period barn delightful host
Attractive period barn with rural, views great location for touring
David B.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2022
About the host
Your host
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.