5 bedroom villa in St Gilles Des Marais, Nr. Domfront, Orne, Normandy
Private Country House (or let as Apartment) with Private Pool, Set in an Acre of Mature Garden
Tranquil Rural Hamlet Setting, 2 miles from Domfront, Kayaking, Mt. Biking, Climbing Walks
Sleeps 10, 5 Bedrooms
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Le Bourg is a large 5 bedroom (sleeps up to 10) country house (which can alternatively be let as a single level detached private apartment of 2 bedrooms + lounge sleeping couch, sleeping up to 6: with permanent pool and quality interior features, set in an acre of private garden. Please note the apartment is on one level of the house. Therefore the property will be let exclusively as house or apartment, not both at the same time. It sits on the edge of a quiet hamlet just 2 miles from Domfront. It is centrally placed for trips to the coast, Le Mont St. Michel, the Normandy beaches and the Suisse Normande. Local activities include climbing, mountain biking and kayaking (5km, rent by the hour or day). Within easy reach of pleasant walks and quality restaurants.
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| Rental periods | 5 Bedroom House sleeps 10-12 |
2 Bedroom Apt.. sleeps 6 |
| 19 July - 30 August 2008 | £1050 | £600 |
| 31 August- 27 September 2008 | £850 | £450 |
| October 2008 | £750 | £400 |
| 1 November - 19 December 2008 | £650 | £350 |
| 20 December 2008 - 3 January 2009 | £850 | £450 |
| January - pre Easter 2009 | £750 | £400 |
| Easter - pre Whitsun 1/2 Term 2009 | £850 | £450 |
| Whitsun -pre school summer break 2009 | £950 | £500 |
| Summer school break 2009 | £1050 | £600 |
| September 2009 | £850 | £450 |
| October 2009 | £750 | £400 |
| November - pre Christmas 2009 | £650 | £350 |
| Christmas / New Year 2009 | £850 | £450 |
Notes on prices
Prices are for the property per week in UK Pounds.
Additional supplement for utilities and pool maintenance:
total £75 for the house, total £40 for the apartment per week (all year: heating in winter offsets pool maintenance in summer). Long lets at any time except high season will be offered discounts. Special offers discount rates for September 2008. Please telephone or email for details.
Changeover day
Weekly rental, changeover Saturday. Arrival 4pm. Departure by 10am. Flexible Sept to June.
Accommodation
| Bedrooms: | Bedrooms: Bedroom 1: master double with terrace. Bedroom 2 and 3: each contains a double and a single bed. Bedroom 4: double with en-suite bathroom. Bedroom 5: twin beds. |
| Bathrooms: | Bathrooms: Bathroom 1: sunken bath, tiled and mirrored throughout. Bathroom 2: en suite to bedroom 4; bath and separate shower. |
| Kitchen: | Kitchen: Traditional handmade oak fitted kitchen with hob, oven, dishwasher, fridge, microwave and breakfast area. |
| Utility Room: | Washing machine. |
| Living Rooms: | Living Rooms: 50 sq.m. living/dining room with huge Norman fireplace, French windows leading to terrace with pool and picture windows to rear garden and front garden. Leather couches and TV. Dining table seats 12+. |
| Cleaning/towels/ linen/maid service: |
Towels and bed linen provided and laundered. Weekly changeover by housekeeper. Guests are expected to leave the property in a tidy and reasonably clean condition Excessive cleaning is charged at 10E/hr paid to the housekeeper Handyman gardener on call. |
Notes on accommodation
This large, extensive modern house, built in a traditional style, has many desirable features. The master bedroom has an adjoining bathroom with sunken bath and a balcony overlooking the garden. The house has quality features throughout, including tiled floors, hardwood doors and panelling. The living room/dining room is expansive (55 sq.m), with exposed oak beam ceiling and massive Norman style fireplace. Stepping through patio doors, from the dining area, is a large terrace with a permanent swimming pool. The kitchen is hand built oak with dishwasher and microwave. The property is set in an acre of secluded garden looking out onto pasture and a nearby hamlet. All furniture is new and comfortable and includes leather couches.
- hob/stove,
- oven,
- fridge,
- microwave,
- dishwasher,
- washing machine,
- tv,
- central heating,
- high chair,
- barbecue,
- private pool (for sole use of guests)
Accessibility
Wheelchair accessible.
Outside
The living/dining area has French doors opening onto a terrace with patio and pool. This area is totally private and sheltered.
The garden is massive and is filled with mature trees and shrubs.
The property borders small hedged pasture and woodland.
Coast/Beach
50 minutes from the seaside (Granville).
Travel
1.5 hours from ferry ports at Caen (there is an airport here also) and St Malo.
2.5 hours from Paris.
1.5 hours dinard Airport.
Distances
2 miles from the historic town of Domfront.
1.5 hour from the Normandy beaches.
1 hour from the medieval island monastry of Le Mont St. Michel.
2 miles kayak/mt. bike hire outdoor centre.
5 miles rock climbing.
Further details
Le Bourg is set on the edge of a tiny hamlet, just 3km. from the historic town of Domfront (11C, fortified with narrow streets, timbered houses and many small shops and a range of restaurants). The spa town of Bagnoles, set in a large forest (with many walking trails) is 20 minutes away. The surrounding countryside is quiet, bucolic with small hedged pastures, grazed by cattle and dotted with traditional Norman farmsteads and cottages. Only an hour away are 3 major historical and tourist destinations: West lies the medieval and mystical Mont St. Michel; North lie the Normandy beaches and in the town of Bayeux, the Tapestry of that name, depicting the Norman invasion of William the Conquerer. Normandy is famous for its restaurants and creperies, cuisine, cheeses (Camambert, Pont Leveque) and Calvados (apple brandy).
Booking notes
Booking is direct with the owner by phone.
A refundable security deposit of £200/300 euros is required, payable to the housekeeper on arrival.
For booking and further information
Jon Pearson
Mobile: (UK) + 44 (0)7976 526288
Tel: (UK) + 44 (0)1558 822128
Email: Click here
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