Pretty Swiss Style Cottage with Swiss Style Balcony overlooking swimming pool.
In a Lovely Location Ideally Situated for All Attractions and Towns
Sleeps 6 plus 1 cot or toddler bed.
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Come and stay in our beautiful Swiss style cottage set in an acre of gardens with an orchard full of cider apples. Situated in the pretty village of Mesnil Clinchamps, with its church, bar/epicerie, bakers, wine and calvados cave and new hairdressing salon. Enjoy drinking your morning cafe au lait on the balcony overlooking the Normandy countryside. The balcony has a sofa and two chairs for maximum comfort. The cottage has been fully renovated to an extremely high standard and was completed on the 15 October 2008. The cottage is a 10 mins drive to the main town of Vire and only five minutes from Saint Sever a small town with bars and shops. The gardens are very pretty. The swimming pool will be open and ready to use in May 2009 until 1 October. Apple Blossom is perfect for both summer and winter holidays as it has central heating and a huge woodburner for those cozy winter nights snuggled up by the fire. It is great for both family holidays and romantic breaks.
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| Rental Period | Per Night | Per Week | Per Month | Min. Stay (Nights) |
| 6 January 2012 - 31 March 2012 | £550 | 4 | ||
| 1 April 2012 - 1 April 2012 | £575 | 4 | ||
| 1 May 2012 - 30 June 2012 | £650 | 4 | ||
| 1 July 2012 - 31 August 2012 | £795 | 7 | ||
| 1 September 2012 - 30 September 2012 | £650 | 4 | ||
| 1 October 2012 - 10 November 2012 | £600 | 4 | ||
| 12 November 2012 - 20 December 2012 | £550 | 4 | ||
| 21 December 2012 - 5 January 2013 | £700 | 7 |
Notes on prices
We offer early bird discounts, plus a loyalty discount for our return guests,
please ask at time of booking for any special offers we have. We are now offering a 20% discount with Brittany ferries for 2012 bookings.
Changeover day
Friday or Saturday is our preferred day of arrival, however this is flexible depending on bookings. Departure time is 10.00am and arrival time is 4.00pm. Longer lets are available. If you wish to book a 10 night stay please book early.
Accommodation
| Bedrooms: | Bedroom 1: downstairs with a double bed, wardrobe and drawers etc. Bedroom 2: twin bedroom with pine beds decorated in country style. Bedroom 3: French style bedroom (double) which leads on to a private terrace with sofa and chairs for maximum comfort. |
| Bathrooms: | Apple Blossom has 2 shower rooms. The first is opposite the bedroom on the ground floor. It has a double vanity unit and large walk in shower with massage jets. The second shower room is upstairs and has a spa shower - sit down and enjoy a jet massage. |
| Kitchen: | The kitchen is very well equipped with split level cooker/oven. washing machine and separate dryer, large fridge/freezer, dishwasher and of course the usual coffee maker, microwave, toaster and kettle. The kitchen also has a breakfast table and chairs. |
| Living Rooms: | The lounge is very sumptuous, decorated in rich reds and yellows giving a really cozy ambiance. There is a huge fireplace with a large wood burner. There is also a large dining table with carved chairs to enjoy your evening dinner. |
| Other: | In the lounge are French doors leading on to a decking area in the garden with a dining table with 6 chairs. There is a ramp on the decking leading you to a paved area around the cottage so you can follow the sun all around the cottage. |
| Cleaning/towels/ linen/maid service: |
Towels and bed linen are included. Also welcome pack which includes 1 bottle of wine, bread, milk, butter and cheese. However why not treat yourselves and order our deluxe luxury welcome pack with champagne, wines and lots of fine French goodies. |
| Amenities/Facilities: | hob/stove oven fridge/freezer microwave dishwasher washing machine tumble dryer iron/ironing board satellite tv tv central heating room fans cot high chair barbecue private pool (for sole use of guests) |
| Location Type: | rural village |
Notes on accommodation
The cottage is suitable for children. The garden is secure and children will enjoy feeding the mianature ponies and ducks who live in the Apple Blossom orchard. From April to November there is also an outdoor swimming pool available. There are numerous games, DVDs, videos and books for children within the cottage. During the hot weather the cottage has air-conditioning fans around the cottage to keep you cool.
Accessibility
The cottage is suitable for people with mobility issues or the very elderly as it has a double bedroom and large shower room downstairs. It also has decking with a ramp so there are no steps to climb.
Outside
The gardens at Apple Blossom cottage are very pretty. Part of the garden has a little orchard full of cider and eating apples. There are minature ponies in this part of the garden who love to receive little titbits from anyone who is willing to feed them. Within the garden area (separate from the orchard) there is decking this is where the swimming pool is situated.
Coast/Beach
The glorious beaches of Granville and Julouville are only 40 minutes drive away. The D-Day landing beaches are approx 1 hour away. Granville is a cosmopolitan town with many ‘Tres Chic’ boutiques. Why not stroll along the harbour and try one of the many delightful fish restaurants. If you fancy a day trip to Jersey or a tour around the Chanel Islands you can catch the ferry in Granville. The ferry is very good value and the shopping in Jersey is wonderful.
Golf
There is a 18-hole golf course at Lac de la Dathee. Also other golf courses can be found around the Normandy area.
Special interest holidays
If you are interested in art and craft or cookery, we are able to organise taster days with French Tutors. In the village of Mesnil Clinchamps there is a craft shop that offers lessons in patchwork quilting, decopage, hardanger (French embroidery) and jewelery making. The lessons take place in the shop and are very enjoyable. Please discuss at the time of booking. Horesriding lessons can also be arranged, together with boating and windsurfing. Also there is a guide available within the village who is able to take you to places of interest off the beaten track.
Travel
The busy town of Vire is a 10 minutes drive away. There are many shops, bars and cafes for you to enjoy. Mont Saint Michael 40 mins drive. Granville 40 mins drive. On a Wednesday and Saturday morning there is a really good market in Granville.
Further details
The village of St Sever is only a 5 mins drive away from the cottage and on Saturday morning it holds a lovely farmers market where the local farmers come to sell their delicious normandy produce, the food is very fresh and tasty but also excellent value Tuesday mornings selling lots of delicious Normandy produce. Also visit the huge Depot Vente in Saint Sever which sells 2nd hand furniture, ornaments and other fascinating things. The town of Vire is only 10 mins drive which is a large town boasting many fantastic shops. Why not try a trip in November and December and visit the quaint Christmas Markets. The restaurant is open both for lunch and evening meals.
In the village of St Sever which is 10 minutes from the cottage there is a large open air swimming pool and again many bars. You cannot however, come on holiday to Normandy without visit to Mont St Michel which is approx a 40 min drive away. The Mont has been named by the Guardian Newspaper as one of the top 10 romantic places to visit in the world. I don't think they are wrong. If you have teenagers or a feeling like a daredevil why not visit Hackets Adventure Park. You could try Bungee Jumping from the viaduct that was designed by Gustaff Eifel (guaranteed to blow away your cobwebs).
Booking notes
Bookings can be made by telephone or email. A deposit of £150 is required at the time of booking and the final balance is due 8 weeks before departure. Last minute bookings can be arranged. There are no pets allowed at the cottage with the exception of service dogs.
Guest comments
Apple Blossom is a beautiful place to stay. It is a lovely cozy house with everything you could ever want of a holiday cottage and more. It is finished to the highest standard and has some lovely pieces of old french furniture. Julie and her family were wonderful hosts especially Tom who works so hard on the gardens. The balacony off the main bedroom is a fantastic idea and even at the end of October we sat in Tshirts drinking home made cider watchching the sun go down. There are plenty of places to eat in the surrounding villages and all the meals we had were excellent. The house is in a very peaceful location and there is loads to see less then 45 mins in all directions. All in all a wonderful cottage and we hope to return someday. from The Cookies in Derbyshire.
Thanks for a lovely Christmas, our boys loved the pony ride on Christmas Morning, it made their whole Christmas. The cottage was really warm and cozy we had a really relaxing holiday. (Xmas 2011)
For booking and further information
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Contact Name:
Julie Williams
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