Holiday Gites in Brecey, Nr. Avranches, Manche, Normandy
La Tullerie & La Boulangerie - Quiet Country Cottages in a Rural Setting
2 x Self Catering Cottages, Secluded but Close to Facilities, Set in Secure Grounds
1 and 3 Bedroom Gites
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Set in secure grounds with orchards of apple, pear, peach and plum trees off a quiet country lane - secluded but close to Brécey - these lovely gites offer the perfect base for exploring Normandy's many attractions. La Tullerie, a family cottage sleeping six plus cot, has an open-plan, oak-beamed lounge/kitchen/dining area with a traditional large fireplace, wood burning stove (logs provided), tiled floor and central heating. The interior is traditional French farmhouse with white walls and honey coloured woodwork (redecorated in 2007). On the south side of the gite is a walled patio with sun loungers, table, chairs and BBQ - perfect for relaxing meals. As the property is fenced it is safe for children to play. La Boulangerie, sleeping two plus a baby, is a charming converted farm bakery. At the front there is a small patio with a BBQ, table and chairs. Nestling under a cherry tree, this petit gite boasts the original stone and clay oven (outside). Both gites have ample parking space.
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| Rental periods | La Tullerie | La Boulangerie |
| 25 October - 19 December 2008 | £175 | £100 |
| 20 December 2008 - 2 January 2009 | £275 | £175 |
| 3 January - 3 April 2009 | £190 | £110 |
| 4 - 17 April 2009 | £245 | £145 |
| 18 - 24 April 2009 | £190 | £110 |
| 25 April - 22 May 2009 | £245 | |
| 25 April - 19 June 2009 | £145 | |
| 23 May - 3 July 2009 | £350 | |
| 20 June - 3 July 2009 | £190 | |
| 3 July - 28 August 2009 | £500 | £245 |
| 29 August - 25 September 2009 | £350 | |
| 29 August - 2 October 2009 | £190 | |
| 25 September - 23 October 2009 | £245 | |
| 3 October - 18 December 2009 | £110 | |
| 23 October - 18 December 2009 | £190 |
Notes on prices
Prices are for the property(s) per week in UK pounds.
Discounts are offered for long winter lets.
Changeover day
Saturday.
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La Boulangerie (1 Bedroom, Sleeps 2)
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| This beautiful property, nestling under a cherry tree, is secluded in a rural setting but is also close to amenities. Situated on a quiet country lane with its own entrance, La Boulangerie is a perfect base for a holiday in Normandy. This 'petit' gite, which sleeps two and a baby, is a charming converted farm bakery in secluded grounds with orchards of apple, pear, peach and plum trees. The ground floor has an open-plan kitchen/living area and a TV, video and DVD player are provided. The beautiful stone chimney adds traditional charm to the living room. The newly refurbished kitchen (10/07) is fully equipped - all you need for a holiday home. Upstairs is a twin bedded room with ensuite shower, washbasin and wc. At the front of the gite there is a small patio with a barbecue, table and chairs. There is ample parking space on the drive. The gite boasts the original stone and clay oven (attached to the outside) along with many other attractive features. | |
Notes on accommodation
La Tullerie and La Boulangerie have central heating and La Tullerie also has a log burning stove (logs are provided). Electricity is included. Bed linen and towels are provided if required at £5 per person per week.
Pets considered.
Outside
La Tullerie: garden, terrace, barbecue, parking, 6 garden chairs, 2 beach chairs
La Boulangerie: garden, barbecue, parking, 2 garden chairs
There are two safe open air swimming pools and a paddling pool with life guards, tennis courts and a park with a lake all within 10 minutes walk or 3 mins drive of the cottage. Opposite the swimming pool there is a horse show-jumping arena where events are held. Also within 10 minutes drive there are specialist fishing lakes en route to Avranches. Within 3 minutes walk of the cottage, up the quiet country lane, are magnificent and extensive beech woods set on a hill overlooking beautiful rolling countryside. There you can walk or stroll in the cool shade of the beech trees and enjoy relaxed family picnics.
Distances
Near Saint Pois, about 10 mins drive away, is the Moulin de Jean a superb gourmet restaurant within a beautifully restored water mill which offers great value and service. In Brécey try the restaurant Auberge des Sports which serves homely French fare. Avranches, about 20 mins by car, offers a range of restaurants including La Belle Epoque for good food in an interesting setting; Saint Marco for good food in nice surroundings; and Le Port D'Etain, a friendly little place with good French fare.
Further details
Nearby Brécey, 5 mins drive/30 mins walk, has small shops, bakers, supermarket, restaurant, bank, garage and petrol station. Friday is Market day for buying local produce, fish, vegetables and Normandy cheeses. Avranches, the nearest large town (20 mins drive), has many shops, restaurants, museums, famous botanical gardens & leisure park. The historic Mont St Michel is 40 mins by car. Mortain, 35 mins drive ha superb walks by two waterfalls, pony-trekking, go-karting and the Abbaye Blanche (White Abbey). Normandy's beautiful sandy beaches are 30-40 mins by car. Bayeux with the famous tapestries is an hour's drive. The D-Day landing beaches are a short drive from there. One hour from Caen or St Malo, Brécey is on the intersection of the D911 and D999, between Avranches and Villedieu. The gite is situated off the D911 which is off the D999. There are golf courses close to Granville and Vire which are both 40-50 mins by car. Trains to Paris run from Villedieu which also has a Zoo nearby.
Booking notes
A refundable security deposit is required prior to the start of the holiday -£150 for La Tullerie and £100 for La Boulangerie.
For booking and further information
Alan Morrison
Tel: (UK) + 44 (0)1695 720862
Fax: (UK) + 44 (0)1695 723004
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