B&b Luxury And Comfort For A Memorable Stay In Lower Normandy
A Peaceful Location In 'la Suisse Normande', With Rolling Countryside All Around
Sleeps 2/4 (1 double, shower, breakfast/kitchen)
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La Ferme is a recently renovated Longere (stone built farm house), built to the highest specifications. Care has been taken to maintain as much of the character as possible (stone work and beams), but introduce a high level of comfort. The garden is mainly laid to lawn and is on two levels separated by a small stream. In a peaceful and tranquille setting you may enjoy an early evening drink in sun or shade. The barbeque and kitchen are at your disposal, or you may choose to dine with us at a small charge for a 3 course menu incl wine (Table d'Hotes).
We are not far from any number of historical or leisure sights and we supply a variety of leaflets, brochures and maps for you information. We aim to make our guests comfortable and do our best to supply any information or service required. Dogs are very welcome with us, resident 15 year old Westie Henri always enjoys a new pal to play with. "La Suisse Normande" is what it suggests with rolling countryside perfect for walking and cycling.
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| Rental Period | Per Night | Per Week | Per Month | Min. Stay (Nights) |
| 2 January 2011 - 22 December 2011 | €60 | 1 |
Notes on prices
Euros or pounds sterling accepted. There is an additional cost of 10€ for children over 2yrs old. Children under 2yrs free. Children 14 or over €20 per night. 10% reduction for stays of 5 nights or more. 15% extra for Christmas and New Year breaks.
Changeover day
Arrival after 3pm. Departures by 11am. Final bill to be paid during breakfast on last day.
Notes on accommodation
The self contained accommodation opens directly onto the large garden and picnic/barbecue area. Comprising large bedroom (28m2) with TV/radio/DVD, WiFi internet, phone, large sofa (which doubles as a bed). Child cot on request, well appointed shower room, small kitchen (microwave, 2 hob electric stove, fridge, toaster, fully equipped) and separate breakfast room. Breakfast is served at your convenience. Coffee and tea freely available throughout your stay. Parking is directly outside the guest room. Dogs are very welcome. We have a strict no smoking policy.
Accessibility
Unfortunately, we are unable to provide wheelchair access due to the age and construction of the house, but the accommodation is on garden level for those with problems with stairs. Parking is directly outside.
Outside
The large garden (5500 m2) is laid to grass with flower beds, pots and a well stocked vegetable patch and polytunnel. The picnic area is furnished with table and chairs for 6, umbrella, gas fired barbecue and a chimenea for chilly evenings! There are 2 other areas in the garden with table and chairs so you can always find shade or sun. We do not provide a children's play area but the garden is large and at your disposal. We also have 4 bicycles (with helmets) for your use.
Coast/Beach
50 minutes to 1 hour drive to the Normandy Landings beaches. 1 hour 30 minutes to Granville to west (Brittany) and its beaches. Honfleur/Deauville/Trouville all about 1hr 30mins away. Bayeux and its tapestry to the north 1hr. Falaise and William the Conqueror's castle to south east 45 mins. Roche D'Oetre with its manificent marked walks and stunning views. Canoeing kayaking and parascending at Le Vey 20mins and many cycle routes.
Golf
Clecy public golf course, 12 kilometres.
Travel
By car: 50 minutes Caen, 1 hour 50 minutes Cherbourg, 2 hours. Le Havre, 2 hours. St Malo, 3.5 hours. Paris, 4.5 hours. By train: 2.15 hours to Caen or Flers from Paris. Car essential.
Distances
3 kilometres to Condé sur Noireau, for immediate shopping/supermarkets/banks, museum and art gallery, swimming pool. Small supermarket just a 10 minute walk away. Excellent local restaurants. Falaise for William the Conqueror's Castle. Bayeux for its tapestry and museums. Roches d'Oetre for stunning walks and viewes. Numerous local walking paths and cycling paths too. Clecy, Le Vey, for canoeing and kayaking or just relaxing in one of the many bars/resturants along the river. Parascending too!
Further details
Banks and supermarkets in Condé sur Noireau. Restaurants and cafés offering reasonably priced food, especially lunches. Most shops and businesses including banks are closed for lunch between 12 noon and 2pm, but everything is open generally until 7pm. Monday mornings are closed. Most restaurants closed on Monday evenings. We offer Table d'Hotes dinner if you want to relax in the evening, either taken with us or in the privacy of your own dining/breakfast room. BBQs are of course a favourite in summer time. We often entertain friends and neighbours and always invite our guests to join in if they wish, if only to join us for a dring before dinner.
Booking notes
Through our website (shown below) or by phone. Bookings 2 weeks in advance or more a deposit is required by bank transfer to the UK or in France, or cheque (UK or French). Cancellations within 2 weeks deposit forfeited. Bookings made within 2 weeks are taken on trust. All costs agreed on acceptance of the accommodation. Invoices given on final payment (morning of departure). Departure by 11am. Arrival after 3pm.
Guest comments
Please see our website Guest Book page.
Owner profile
Lin and Geoff sharing a joke
About the owner
We are an early retired couple living in France for the last four and a half years. During that time we have renovated and restored a Longere (stone built farm house) and now have not only our own accommodation but a completely self contained Bed and Breakfast/Chambre d'Hote. Our dream to retire to France and run a small B&B has been now achieved. Our 16 year old Westie Henri loves to be fussed by the visitors. Freddie the 1yr old Border Collie is a wonderful addition to La Ferme. We are friendly and fun loving and make our guests welcome. We entertain a lot, especially during the summer and our B&B guests are always welcome to join us for BBQs or just a drink.
We offer Table d'Hote dinner either served in your breakfast room or eaten 'en famille' with us.
Year purchased: 2008
Why the owner chose a guest house in this location
We fell in love with Normandy after several visits to friends who live here. It's convenient for all the ports for us to get back to the UK to see friends and family. A rural area, it is full of nature and history nearby and perfect for a quiet life. The local towns are easily accessible but a car is essential as the public transport system, although good, is limited. We wanted a property which is not in a typical holiday area, so you won't be shoulder to shoulder with other holiday makers, but we are within short drives to historical places like Falaise, with William the Conqueror's Castle, Bayeux with its tapestry and museums, the coastal areas of the Normandy Landings and much more. Bagnoles de L'Orne has a Casino. We have walking/cycling routes on our door step and more nearby.
Unique benefits of the property
We are 200metre from main road, with private access from two sides. The garden is large and secluded. Guests may drive to and park outside the guest room. The self contained accommodation also has a small kitchenette and breakfast room for your privacy. The kitchen is fully equipped with crockery, cutlery, glasses, pots and pans. There is a microwave and 2 burner electric hob, toaster, fridge freezer, sink unit, washing machine and dryer. (The owners use the washing/drying facilities). The kitchenette gives the opportunity for guests to prepare light meals when staying longer than one night. The breakfast room is for guests' use only and is furnished with table and 4 chairs and breakfast cupboard. There are coat hangers for outside coats and a place for dirty shoes.
Dogs are welcome!
For booking and further information
Property Ref FR8088
Contact Name:
Linda France
(FRANCE) +33 0231660852
Alternate Contact Details:
(FRANCE) +33 652599
Owners Website: Click here
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