Cottage in Thorigne En Charnie, Mayenne, Pays de Loire, France
Detached 16th Century, Centrally Heated Cottage with Private Pool
Quiet Countryside Location with Excellent Views
Sleeps 4/6 (2 Bedrooms)
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Our comfortable detached cottage is perfect for a relaxing countryside holiday in summer or winter. We are in a quiet rural location with excellent views over open country. Whilst we are 5 minutes drive from the local shops we are just a few minutes from the main highways with easy access to Laval and Le Mans which are just half an hour away. There are many excellent local restaurants, Debra and David will be happy to give you directions to these and all the local attractions upon your arrival. In the summer months a pool is provided for guests together with a BBQ on the private patio area. If booking for Christmas a free bottle of champagne is included in your welcome pack.
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Prices Currency Conversion
| Rental periods | ||
| January/February | £210 | Low |
| March/April | £239 | Mid |
| May/June | £345 | High |
| July/August | £465 | Peak |
| September | £345 | High |
| October | £239 | Mid |
| November/December | £210 | Low |
Notes on prices
Prices are for the property per week in UK Pounds. There is a charge for electricty which is metered and payable at the end of your stay. We offer a 10% discount off the total rental amount (excluding linen costs) for booking 3 + weeks. Periods of rental over 4 weeks can be subject to negotiation.
Part weeks also considered or weekend breaks. Please refer to full terms and conditions.
Changeover day
Saturday arrival (other days by arrangement). Arrival time is 4pm (unless otherwise agreed) and departure time is 10am (unless otherwise agreed).
Accommodation
| Bedrooms: | Bedroom 1 with double bed. Bedroom 2 with bunk beds or double bed. Double sofabed in lounge. Hairdryers are in both bedrooms. Cot available. |
| Bathrooms: | Large shower room with hand basin, toilet and heated towel rail. Extractor fan. |
| Kitchen: | Gas cooker, fridge with small freezer compartment. Washing and drying of clothes can be arranged, iron and ironing board available. Kitchen contains all crockery, knives, forks etc for a minimum of 6 people. |
| Living Rooms: | Large open plan lounge, dining and kitchen area has a UK TV, DVD/CD player and a massage chair. The 4'6' wide sofa bed is in the lounge. |
| Other: | We can provide cover for storage of bikes (including motorbikes) etc. |
| Cleaning/towels/ linen/maid service: |
Bed Linen and towels can be provided for an extra charge of £9 per person (this covers up to a 2 week stay, change of all linen available). |
Notes on accommodation
The cottage is beautiful with a really homely feeling, however we do feel we should point out that it was built in 1535 and it has many very large, very old beams, a couple of the ceiling beams in the lounge are quite low so, depending on your height you may need to duck. Dogs are welcome by appointment, please call to discuss.
We do not allow smoking in the cottage.
- hob/stove,
- oven,
- fridge,
- microwave,
- iron/ironing board,
- satellite tv,
- tv,
- central heating,
- room fans,
- cot,
- high chair,
- barbecue,
- private pool (for sole use of guests),
- pets accepted
Accessibility
The property is on one level (no stairs).
Outside
There is a paved patio area with a charcoal BBQ provided, this is a private area. The pool is a temporary pool, 5.5m across - available in Summer months. There is a security ladder (so that the pool can be kept safe for children) and the pool area is fenced. There is ample car parking for at least 2 cars, a very short walk from the cottage. The gite is within a 4 acre garden which is completely fenced.
Coast/Beach
1.5 Hours from the coast by car.
Golf
Golf course at Laval (half an hour away) and Sable Sur Sarthe (20 min).
Travel
1.5 hours from Tours airport.
1.5 hours from Rennes airport.
4 Hours from the port of Bologne.
4.5 hours from the port of Calais.
2.5 hours from the port of Caen.
1.5 Hours from Dinard or St Malo.
2 hours from Paris by Train.
Car hire (or use of car) essential.
Distances
The nearest village is St Denis D'Orques for bread, delicatessen, petrol station, hairdresser and 2 restaurants, this is just is 5 minutes from the house. We are just half an hour from Le Mans and Laval, 20 minutes from the market towns of Sable or Evron. All of these towns have excellent supermarkets, restaurants etc, we are happy to advise the days of the local produce markets.
Further details
You are ideally situated to explore the Mayenne or the Sarthe regions. Le Mans is just half an hour away, it is famous for the 24 hour racing, however there are events at the track from April to October, as well as an excellent motor museum. Also you should visit the cathederal and old town as these are exceptional. There is so much to see and do in this region, there is tourist information available in the cottage but a must would include: A visit to the caves and canyons at Saulges, this is literally 5 minutes away and is an amazing place. The caves of ‘Margot’ and ‘Rochefort’ were inhabited from the Paleolithic era, tours of the caves are available from April to November. There is also the beautiful shrine to Saint Cenere at Saulge, found in a very relaxing park with sports and swimming available in the summer months, with a creperie on site serving great food and drink. Saint Suzanne is also 5 minutes from the house, this is a petite town of character with a chateau (being renovated) and fortress.
There is a magnificent chateau at Mezangers, the grounds are well worth a visit and a very excellent water park just outside the same village. Or you may be interested in the ancient Roman town of Jublains, with its fortress, hot baths, temple and theatre. There are many Brocantes, bric-a-brac markets and collectors fairs (full details are available). There are many churches, abbeys, parks and gardens to visit or many forest circuits to walk or cycle. You could play golf, or hire a boat in Sable to cruise the Maine or Anjou rivers. The town of Durtal is on the river Loire & has a spectacular chateau, the Anjou vineyards can be found just 4km outside of Durtal. The air is very clean in this region and as such the clear night skies offer the most excellent star gazing. We can arrange to post you information on the local area after you have confirmed your booking or let us know what interrests you and we can research this before you arrive.
Booking notes
20% deposit (non-refundable) to be paid when booking and balance to be paid in full 6 weeks before holiday date. Cheques in sterling to be made out to D Worboys. A £100 dilapidation deposit will be required to cover potential breakages or cleaning costs, to be paid with the balance. This will be returned after a full inspection of the property.
Guest comments
There is a visitor's book in the gite which is available to read and add comments, an example is from Mrs Melling who stayed with us for a week in August 08:
‘I thought I would drop a quick line to 'back up' what we wrote in your visitor's book. Our stay at La Bonne Marie was the best family holiday we have had yet - we all agreed and the kids have been to Disney! The pool is just great and you have put every thought into the needs of people wanting a relaxing holiday. We wish you all the best with the lake and hope you have many a happy year at La Bonne Marie. (Oh, St Suzanne is a delight - particularly the 'old' part). Many thanks for your warm welcome and allowing us to share in your beautiful home’ Gillian, Kev, Wills and Evie P.S. Love to Daisy!
For booking and further information
Debra and David Worboys
Tel: (France) +33 2436 91522
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