Holiday Cottages near Vire, Calvados, Normandy, France
Cottages near Vire, Calvados, Normandy, France
Sympathetically Modernised Stone Cottages in Breathtaking Watermill and Riverside Location, Peaceful Retreat 1 Mile from Campeaux Village, 8 Miles from Historic Vire, 1, 2 and 3 Bedroom Cottages (Sleeps 2, 4 and 9)
Property description
Three traditional modernised Normandy cottages in 3 hectares of lush watermill setting. The cottages are sympathetic conversions of old stone outbuildings, all fully equipped for the perfect self catering holiday. The Calvados region of Normandy is ideal for rambling, fishing, back-to-nature, family holidays. The banks of the River Vire are perfect for peaceful walks, fishing, renewal and rejuvenation. Within easy reach of many of the fabulous Normandy and Brittany beaches, the Medieval town of Bayeux and charming fishing village Honfleur and millionaires' Deauville. Historic towns such as Mont St Michel, Flers. Parks, chateaux, shops, markets, golf courses, horse riding, fishing and sailing are all local. Campeaux is a great launching pad for exploring the Calvados and Normandy region. The Vire Valley offers a landscape of rolling hills and occasional gorges, local cider and of course its Calvados.
Rates
Le Gite D'Ile (1 Bedroom, Sleeps 2)Prices
| Rental Period | Per Night | Per Week | Per Month | Min. Stay (Nights) |
| 30 March 2013 - 29 June 2013 | GBP 310.00 | 3 | ||
| 29 June 2013 - 31 August 2013 | GBP 385.00 | 7 | ||
| 31 August 2013 - 28 September 2013 | GBP 310.00 | 3 |
Le Gite De Parc (2 Bedrooms, Sleeps 4) Prices
| Rental Period | Per Night | Per Week | Per Month | Min. Stay (Nights) |
| 30 June 2012 - 31 August 2013 | GBP 490.00 | 7 | ||
| 01 January 2013 - 30 March 2013 | GBP 325.00 | 3 | ||
| 30 March 2013 - 06 April 2013 | GBP 435.00 | 3 | ||
| 31 August 2013 - 21 December 2013 | GBP 395.00 | 3 | ||
| 21 December 2013 - 04 January 2014 | GBP 465.00 | 5 |
Le Gite De Cadran Solaire ( 3 Bedrooms, Sleeps 8) Prices
| Rental Period | Per Night | Per Week | Per Month | Min. Stay (Nights) |
| 31 March 2013 - 06 April 2013 | GBP 585.00 | 5 | ||
| 06 April 2013 - 29 June 2013 | GBP 545.00 | 3 | ||
| 29 June 2013 - 31 August 2013 | GBP 645.00 | 7 | ||
| 21 December 2013 - 04 January 2014 | GBP 625.00 | 5 |
Notes on prices
Prices are for the properties per week in UK pounds.
Changeover day
Changeover day is normally Saturday, but in quieter weeks this can be flexible. Just ask if you wish to make a midweek booking. Arrival time is after 3pm and departure is around 10am.
Accommodation description
Le Gite D'Ile (1 Bedroom, Sleeps 2)
A ground floor detached self-catering mini-gîte with its own private terrace and magnificent views across the river to the waterfall. It has a fully-equipped kitchen, living room, fireplace, two armchairs, double bed, kitchen corner, shower room, WC and electric heating. Washing machine in the nearby barn. Closed grounds with lawn and garden furniture this gite is on an island formed by the water flow of the Mill. This property has a history dating back over 800 years to 1308 and was modernised in the 1990s.
Le Gite De Parc (2 Bedrooms, Sleeps 4)
This south facing gîte is an all day sun trap with private terrace running the length of the building. Although built of local stone in 1800 the layout bears more than a passing resemblance to the longierre style of cottages of Haute Normandy. Looking at the cottage from the left you will find, fully fitted kitchen with cooker, dishwasher, washing machine, microwave, coffee maker and a breakfast table. French windows open onto the terrace. The kitchen leads into the dining room and has an open fireplace, (logs can be bought in cooler months). A door to the right leads into a double bedroom decorated and furnished in classic rustic Normandy French style. This leads straight into the bathroom with bath/shower wc, wash basin and bidet. At the very end of the cottage is a small living room which has a two seater sofa and 2 armchairs. French windows lead out onto the terrace from the living room. The living room is equipped with DVD and all English freeview channels. Upstairs to bedroom 2.
Le Gite De Cadran Solaire ( 3 Bedrooms, Sleeps 8)
The gite de Cadran Solaire, which sleeps up to 9 people, has breathtaking river and valley views, it's own private garden and off road parking. Ground floor entrance from the patio to large fully fitted kitchen with large farmhouse table & american fridge, washing machine,dish washer and everything needed for food preparation and consumption. Upstairs to bedroom 1, furnished with a double & a single bed. Superb views from here.Adjacent is the main bathroom. Corridor to bedroom 2 with double bed, WC and vanity unit. is the living room,equipped with satellite color TV with all main English channels, 2 black leather sofas and CD/tape/radio player. Through to bedroom 3, the kids room, with bunk beds and a sofa bed, and a vanity unit. From this bedroom stairs lead down to a shower room with shower and wash hand basin, corridor to an outside door. This house has been extensively renovated during April and May 2011, the kitchen, the main bathroom and bedroom 3 all being brand new.
Location
Cottages near Vire, Calvados, Normandy, France
About the area
Accessibility
All the cottages contain some steps and are therefore not wheelchair accessible.
Outside
Large barn with table tennis and an indoor BBQ for larger parties and evening get togethers. 500 metres of river frontage for trout and coarse fishing. Large communal garden.
Coast/Beach
Granville, a lively town with weekly markets has the nearest life guarded beach and is a 40 minute drive. Many other beaches, usually almost deserted are just 45 mins away.
Golf
A fine 18 hole golf course overlooking Lac Dathee is 35 mins drive away and is very reasonably priced. 10 other challenging courses are less than an hour away.
How to get there
Caen (Ouisterham) with ferries to and from Portsmouth 55 mins. Calais 3.5 hrs. Cherbourg 1hr 20 mins. Le Havre 2 hrs. Dieppe 2hrs 30 mins.
Dinard Airport Ryanair to Stansted and East Midlands 1hr.30 mins. Rennes Airport 1 hr 30 mins.
Dinard Airport. A car is essential in Calvados.
Further Details
Plenty of supermarkets and restaurants within 15 minutes drive. We are happy to make your restaurant reservations for you. Le Moulin l'Eveque is the perfect springboard for all the Normandy attractions, with the Bayeux tapestry, the landing beaches, Mont St Michel all being around 45 minutes drive away. Historic towns of Falaise and Dinan with it's medieval quarter are just a bit further and Monet's garden at Giverney takes about 2.5 hours to get to.
Booking notes
A 20% deposit is required to secure the reservation and the balance is due 6 weeks prior to arrival. Visitors are advised to take out travel insurance in the event of being unable to travel.
House swap
House swap considered. 2 bedrooms. South of Normandy.
Guest comments
We had a wonderful time, the gite de parc was all we hoped for and much more. Whether early in the morning or late into the evening, the peacefulness and tranquility embrace you, and Johnny really made us feel at home. We will truly miss this place and hope to return some day soon. - Joan and Adam Maine USA.
What can we say Johnny. The weather was brilliant during our 3 week stay, not to mention the food and wine. The gite is just perfect, a real suntrap ideal for long lazy days by the river. I think we'll be back next year. - Rod & Kate. Qatar.
Cheers Johnny. This is a great place. Fantastic scenery, an abundance of wildlife. Great fishing. Very peaceful and tranquil. We've had a lovely time. - Michael, Clare and Ollie
About the Owner
Born and bred in Dublin but having lived in London for many years, I came across Le Moulin L'Eveque in late 2002 and fell in love with the place. I moved in in May 2003. I live on site and am always here to welcome visitors, so no looking for hidden keys in required! Happy to advise you where to source the best wines at the best prices and help you plan your holiday under all weather conditions, ie best places to go on a sunny day and some good indoor activities in case of rain.
Year property purchased: 2003
Why this location?
Lower Normandy is a beautiful region and has a great motorway network providing links to all other regions of this vast country.
What are the unique benefits of the property?
Seemingly in the middle of nowhere, yet only 6 minutes from the underused motorway (except in August) you can actually be 60 miles away in an hour, from a standing start, without breaking any speed limits. This is a unique property with a history going back to 1308 and I will be happy to answer any questions over a glass of wine.
For booking and further information
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Property Ref FR7040
(FRANCE) +33 231660569
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