2 bedroom house in Le Haut Fresnay, Ceauce, Orne, Normandy
Detached Stone house in a Large, Fenced Garden
Peaceful Location, 5 Mins from a Small Market Town
Sleeps 5 (2 Bedrooms)
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A cottage in a very small hamlet owned by a couple from Paris who use it for their own holidays. Surrounded by its own garden, it enjoys a high degree of privacy. There is a sitting out area with garden furniture and a barbecue. Inside, the massive beams create great character. The surrounding area is pretty and very peaceful. You are surrounded by farms and orchards, particularly pretty when the pear and apple trees are blooming, but lovely at any time of year. The nearby village has a supermarket and filling station and the market town slightly further away offers comprehensive shopping. Domfront, a medieval town about 10 miles away, is a delightful place to visit, and La Ferte Mace has a leisure centre and a swimming and boating lake. Le Mont St Michel and the D-Day landing beaches are all within a day's visit, as is the Bayeux tapestry. It is also possible to take a trip to visit some of the Loire Chateaux, or Monet's garden. Even Paris is a possible day trip by train or car.
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| Rental periods | Prices for 2009 |
| 4 - 11 April | £240 |
| 18 April - 9 May | £200 |
| 16 May - 20 June | £270 |
| 27 June - 4 July | £310 |
| 11 July - 15 August | £390 |
| 22 August | £310 |
| 29 August - 5 September | £270 |
| 12 - 19 September | £240 |
| 26 September - 10 October | £200 |
| 17 - 24 October | £250 |
Notes on prices
Prices are for the property per week in UK Pounds but payment is required in Euros. Please use the currency converter above the prices table to convert GB Pound prices to Euros. Payment by credit card is preferred. Discounts are available for bookings of 2, or more, weeks. Please ask us for details. Prices include electricity. A security deposit of 100 Euros, in cash, is required on arrival. This will be returned on day of departure.
Changeover day
Changeover day is Saturday, arriving after 4pm, and leaving before 10am.
Accommodation
| Bedrooms: | Bedroom 1 with a double bed, on the ground floor with French window leading to the garden. Bedroom 2, upstairs, with a double bed and a single one. |
| Bathrooms: | Bathroom on ground floor, adjacent to Bedroom 1, with shower and handbasin. Separate WC. Washing machine. |
| Kitchen: | Kitchen area in the dining room, reflects the owners interest in cooking. Electric oven and gas hob. Large 2 door refrigerator and microwave. |
| Living Rooms: | The sitting room is comfortably furnished with a sofa, easy chairs, low tables and good lighting. The dining room with kitchen area has a woodburning stove which heats most of the ground floor. Heavy beaming makes this a delightful room in which to eat. |
| Other: | The downstairs double bedroom is prettily furnished, and has a french window leading directly into the garden. The second bedroom is upstairs, under the eaves, with a sloping ceiling. It has a double and a single bed, a small sitting area and a wardrobe. |
| Cleaning/towels/ linen/maid service: |
Towels and linen are included in the rent. The house is prepared by an English caretaker, who welcomes guests on arrival and briefs them on the house. Cleaning on departure is the clients responsibility. An optional payable cleaning service is offered. |
Notes on accommodation
The woodburning stove in the dining room is capable of heating most of the ground floor. The other rooms all have electric convector heaters. Because of the thick stone walls, the house is naturally warm in Winter and cool in Summer The stairs to the first floor are slightly steep and may not be suitable for small children, particularly if parents are sleeping on the ground floor. Older children will especially enjoy the safety of the enclosed garden.
- hob/stove,
- oven,
- fridge/freezer,
- microwave,
- washing machine,
- iron/ironing board,
- tv,
- telephone,
- barbecue,
- pets accepted
Accessibility
The house is not suitable for people with impaired mobility. There are 2 steps up to the front door, and a step down to the bedroom and the living room on the ground floor. The stairs to the first floor are slightly steep.
Outside
The garden is a particular feature of this house, surrounding it on all 4 sides. It is gated and fenced, and the boundary has high hedges and mature trees. It is very private and attracts a variety of wildlife. There are both shady and sunny areas. Garden furniture and a barbecue are provided, and you should be able to eat all your meals outside in good weather. Or simply relax with a glass of wine and listen to the birdsong!
Coast/Beach
D-day landing beaches approx 1.5 hrs driving time.
Sandy swimming beaches approx 1 hr driving time.
Lake with leisure beach (swimming, crazy golf, walking, children's playground) approx 25 mins driving time.
Golf
Local golf course (9 holes) at Bagnoles de L'Orne - 12 miles.
Travel
By car via Portsmouth /Caen(1.5 hrs driving). Portsmouth/LeHavre (2.5 hrs driving).
Portsmouth/Cherbourg (3 hrs driving).
Dover/Calais (5hrs driving).
Newhaven/Dieppe (3hrs driving).
By air and hire car
Stansted/Dinard (2 hrs driving).
Manchester or Stansted/ Rennes (2 hrs driving).
Distances
Lore - 1/2 mile
Ceauce (market town) - 2 miles
Domfront - 8 miles
Mayenne (market town) - 17 miles
La Ferte Mace - 16 miles
Booking notes
The cottage can be booked only from Saturday to Saturday.
The following conditions also apply:
- a provisional booking will be held for 5 days.
- a 25% deposit (non-refundable) is required to secure a booking.
- the balance is to be paid no later than 8 weeks before the date of occupancy.
- bookings made within 8 weeks of occupancy are to be paid in full at the time of booking.
For booking and further information
Laterner
Tel: (France) + 33 (0)145 824 323
Email: Click here
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