" Le Grange". Converted Barn with Private Swimming Pool + "Hot Tub"
Peaceful location just 5 minutes walk to centre of town
Sleeps 12 (4 Bedrooms) + double sofa bed in lounge
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"Le Grange". The property is of a traditional local stone construction. It was originally a barn that has been completely converted to living accommodation and was available for use for the first time in 2010. St James is a thriving market town with many local amenities. Free use of the internet is available in the town. It has the second largest American Cemetery in France from the Second World War. There is a good selection of shops, bars, places to eat out. There are also three larger supermarkets.
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| Rental Period | Per Night | Per Week | Per Month | Min. Stay (Nights) |
| 2 September 2011 - 21 October 2011 | £995 | 7 | ||
| 21 October 2011 - 28 October 2011 | £1045 | 7 | ||
| 28 October 2011 - 16 December 2011 | £945 | 7 | ||
| 16 December 2011 - 30 December 2011 | £1145 | 7 | ||
| 30 December 2011 - 10 February 2012 | £945 | 7 | ||
| 10 February 2012 - 17 February 2012 | £1045 | 7 | ||
| 17 February 2012 - 30 March 2012 | £945 | 7 | ||
| 30 March 2012 - 13 April 2012 | £1170 | 7 | ||
| 13 April 2012 - 1 June 2012 | £1145 | 7 | ||
| 1 June 2012 - 8 June 2012 | £1195 | 7 | ||
| 8 June 2012 - 20 July 2012 | £1170 | 7 | ||
| 20 July 2012 - 31 August 2012 | £1245 | 7 | ||
| 31 August 2012 - 26 October 2012 | £995 | 7 | ||
| 26 October 2012 - 2 November 2012 | £1045 | 7 | ||
| 2 November 2012 - 21 December 2012 | £945 | 7 | ||
| 21 December 2012 - 4 January 2013 | £1145 | 7 |
Notes on prices
Prices are for the property per week in UK Pounds.
£945.00 to £1245.00.
Changeover day
Changeover day is Friday which gives an opportunity for cheaper fares on the ferries. Arrival time is after 4.00pm & accommodation should be vacated by 10.00am on day of departure. If you wish to use Brittany Ferries we can probably get you a 10% discount
Accommodation
| Bedrooms: | Bedroom 1 with King Size Four Poster Bed. Wall mounted HD TV with DVD player and Sat box. Bedroom 2 with double bed. HD TV with DVD Player & Sat box Bedroom 3 with a bunk bed and a single bed Bedroom 4 with 3 single beds Lounge with double sofa bed |
| Bathrooms: | En-suite shower room, with wc, hand basin for bedroom 1. General bathroom with corner bath and shower over, wc and handbasin. En-suite wc and hand basin for bedroom 4. Downstairs shower room with wc and hand basin. |
| Kitchen: | All electric. Oven, grill, hob, fridge/freezer, dish washer, microwave, coffee maker, toaster, whisk, kettle and crepe maker. |
| Utility Room: | Small area with Indesit washing machine. |
| Living Rooms: | Typically French combined living area, with well equipped kitchen, dining area & relaxing chairs. Double size sofa bed. HD TV with DVD player & HDR Sat box with pause and recording facilities. Eng + French progs. There is also a large wood burning stove. |
| Other: | All bedrooms have some original beams exposed + areas of stonework. Two of the bedrooms have wall mounted HD TVs with DVD players + Sat boxes. English + French programmes. One bedroom has a X Box 360, another a PS2 . One bedroom has a monitor and DVD. |
| Cleaning/towels/ linen/maid service: |
Hand towels for the kitchen area included + tea towels. Bed linen is included. Property is cleaned every week and linen is also changed. |
| Amenities/Facilities: | hob/stove oven fridge/freezer microwave dishwasher washing machine iron/ironing board satellite tv room fans cot high chair barbecue private pool (for sole use of guests) pool heating |
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Notes on accommodation
Electric wall heaters in every room. Heated towel rails in each of the salle de bain areas.
Large wood burning stove in the main living area.
Stair gates fitted at each end of the two staircases.
Accessibility
The entrance from the front drive is accessible for wheelchair users and the whole of the ground floor including the shower and toilet facilities + sofa bed are on one level. Access to the patio and garden is however down a number of steps.
Outside
Large paved patio area with a large purpose built barbeque, table, chairs & sun umbrellas. Lower down the garden there is a solar heated swimming pool 6 metres X 4 metres ( 19' X 13' ). This is a private pool for the sole use of this accommodation. The pool is fenced off for safety reasons. There is a small summer house which catches the afternoon sun. For the young children there is small sand pit and paddling pool. The garden has fencing around its perimeter ensuring young children are unable to wander off. 12' diameter trampoline with safety enclosure. Full size table tennis table. Upstairs in the top bedroom there is a 5 in one mini games table with table tennis, pool, snooker, football and hockey.
We also have a 6' Diameter Hot Tub situated on the corner of the patio.
Coast/Beach
The best beaches are 35-40 minutes away. Our favourite is Carrolles which is clean and safe with lifeguards. The beaches are all sand with a gradual slope into the sea. There are toilets available, car parking and several eating places on the sea front.
Travel
If you wish to travel with Brittany Ferries, we can probably get you a 10% discount. Ports: St Malo is under one hour away. Caen is under two hours away. Cherbourg is Two and a half hours away. Le Havre is three hours away. Dieppe is four hours away. Use of a car is highly recommended. The nearest airport is Dinard just over an hour away.
Distances
Mont St Michel is a must and is under 45 minutes away.
The Brittany coastline is within one hour and its rugged grandeur is a dramatic contrast to the Normandy beaches. The Granite Rose Coast is particularly spectacular with its weather eroded stone shapes.
Mont St Michel is a must but needs to be visited early in the morning before the crowds arrive.
The D Day landing beaches from World War 2,the Mulberry Harbour at Arromanches and the famous Bayeux tapestry are all 90mins away.
Further details
St James has doctors, dentists, hospital, bank, supermarkets, bars & restaurants. Our favourite eating places within easy walking distance include "Le Lion D'or" & "Hotel Normandie". Children are made welcome and we heartily recommend both.
On Mondays it is market day in St James. Starts early in the morning and packs up around midday. Hot food is available.
There is a tourist office in the town.
Booking notes
Booking form can be downloaded from the owners website (see link below). Cost includes electricity and linen. Towels are not included apart from kitchen towels and tea towels. A booking deposit of £200.00 is required + a damage deposit of £300.00. The final balance should be paid 2 months before arrival.
Guest comments
"Both families have had a fantastic time in "La Grange". It is all you could wish for in a holiday home. We want to move in"!
"Lovely gite. Home from home. Nice views & peaceful surroundings"
"Couldn't have asked for more from a holiday home. The gite had everything you could think of and more!! We had an amazing holiday, in very comfortable surroundings. The pictures online really don't do it justice."
"The barn has every facility you could wish for in a holiday home and much, much, more".
"Thoroughly enjoyed our week away. Did not want to go home. We would have no hesitation in recommending your gite to our friends and family".
Owner profile
Chris Serjeant
About the owner
Chris and Anita Serjeant operate a taxi business in Sussex. Chris retired from teaching after 32 years service. They have four married daughters, 11 grandchildren and a collection of family dogs and cats.
Year purchased: 2005
Why the owner chose a home in this location
We have holidayed as a family for several years in France, & always in the Normandy area. When we decided to buy our own property we thought the location of being on the Normandy/Brittany border gave scope for exploring both regions. The quiet, excellently maintained roads are a pleasure to drive on and make easy access to the many places of interest. The proximity of Mont St Michel (a must for anyone who has not visited before) was also attractive.
Unique benefits of the property
Our property is so situated that it is not that far away to enjoy a weekend away but far enough to make you appreciate that you somewhere different.
We have always endeavoured to make the gite a "Home from Home" and consequently it is a pleasure to arrive and appreciate the lovely setting, comfortable furniture and the standard and quantity of the equipment.
The proximity of the town centre, only a short stroll away is extremely convenient especially when breakfast comes around and we need the freshest baguettes, rolls and croissants!
We have also found our neighbours to be friendly and we are always made to feel welcome in the shops and restaurants.
For booking and further information
Property Ref FR6258
Contact Name:
Mr C J Serjeant
(UNITED KINGDOM) +44 01342826666
Alternate Contact Details:
(UNITED KINGDOM) +44 07803663610
Owners Website: Click here
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