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Charming longere gite, fully equipped, 2 en suite bedrooms + heated pool WiFi

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Lounge with clic clac settee and woodburner fireplace
Lounge showing beams and stone walls, TV DVD and Hifi
Staircase from lounge and well stocked book case
Fully equipped kitchen / dining room - space for 6
The Cottage, front view from BBQ and exterior personal seating /dining area
Reviews
10 out of 10 Exceptional
2 bedrooms1+ bathroomSleeps 680 sq m

Popular amenities

  • PoolPoolPool
  • FireplaceFireplaceFireplace
  • KitchenKitchenKitchen
  • Barbecue grillBarbecue grillBarbecue grill
  • Free WiFiFree WiFiFree WiFi
  • WasherWasherWasher

Check out the area

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BURES, Normandie
  • Popular LocationChurch of Notre Dame of Mortagne-au-Perche14 min drive
  • Popular LocationSanctuaire Notre-Dame de Montligeon23 min drive
  • Popular LocationBelleme Golf29 min drive
  • AirportCaen (CFR-Carpiquet)80 min drive

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Bedroom 1

1 Double Bed

Bedroom 2

2 Single Beds

1 bathroom, 1 half bathroom

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 2

Shower only

Bathroom 3

Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Garden
Dining Area

About this property

Charming longere gite, fully equipped, 2 en suite bedrooms + heated pool WiFi


Fully equipped centrally heated, 2 bedroom gite sleeping 4 adults or children, plus clic clac for additional 2 persons in lounge. Free Wifi. Exposed beams downstairs and pierre apparent walls with an enclosed fireplace for cosy evenings in winter (some wood available) Private BBQ area and use of owners new (2023) fully refurbished heated swimming pool 10 x 5 m and 1.8m deep - takes 5 or 6 adults children easily. Pool shared with the other gite, and is now available April - October with the new sliding cover and heat exchanger Large garden shared with gite 1 with football area, childs swing table tennis and badminton. Childrens slide and Basket ball hoop. Situated in small village 10 miles from Mortagne au Perche, in quiet surroundings. Big Super U Supermarket 10 mins away. Owned by a British resident family - plenty of bird watching without moving from your front door, (lots of buzzards and even hoopoo) red squirrels, deer, fishing stocked lakes and rivers, and cycling (see Voie verte, cycle route Alencon - Mortagne) and forest walks. Also golf course (Belleme) within 15 miles, Alencon 20 miles. Flexible change over day to take advantage of cheaper midweek ferry fares, and possibility of extra days for example for those wanting a bit more than a week but not 2 weeks Ideal for winter lets as fully centrally heated and also wood burning fireplace in lounge gives cosy appeal. See also our other gite at this location 730811. Off road car parking is on site next to gite - for ease of loading unloading.


The gite is typical norman style - with exposed beams downstairs and pierre apparent (exposed stone) walls upstairs and downstairs, tastefully converted in 2006 from part of our old longere (farmhouse). We offer complimentary coffee, tea, milk and sugar on arrival for 7 day stays. Short stays just a bottle of our homegrown cider Downstairs; Fully equipped kitchen/diner with washing mc, gas cooker, fridgefreezer microwave and dishwasher, plus kettle toaster and coffee machine with all utensils, plus dining table for 6. Lounge with seating and clic clac, TV DVD CD radio player. Open (glass fronted) fireplace chimney with some wood supplied

Full Gas central heating and hot water. Upstairs. Double bedroom with 140cm bed seat and full ensuite shower, wc, washbasin. Shuttered window. Twin bedroom with twin beds suitable adult or children and ensuite shower and washbasin. Off landing area wc room. Outside; Private bbq area to front with table and 6 chairs and parasol, with barbecue and tools.

Private parking, plenty of lawn, swing set, table tennis, volleyball and badminton net ( childs camping on request). Swimming pool (20 metres from gite) Tenants have use of owners private heated 10 metre pool open early May - end Sept equipped with sun loungers and parasols.

The gite is in a small village of about 30 houses and 12 farms. Nearest town is Laleu with Pizza Bar restaurant Epicierie - a 20 minute stroll, and they do take away. Also Ste Scolasse sur Sarthe with bar, grocers shop, post office, bakers, charcuterie and hair dresser (about 1.5 miles away). Largest town nearby Le Mele sur Sarthe (5 miles) with garage, pharmacy, hotels, banks, bars restaurants main post office and hotels plus many shops, supermarket and petrol.

Visit our orchard to see where we grow our apples ( 4000 kilos in 2013!) to make cider and meet our friendly black Ouessant sheep flock. They can be fed by hand!

To find us enter Bures 61170 or Bures ORNE in the SAT NAV

On arrival in the village there are no road names but will bring you to the centre next to the church - and our entry gates are just 5 metres across the road from the church.

If you are travelling on the A28 from Calais or A88/A28 from Caen Falaise take the Sees exit. There is a new Sees bypass which will take you to the roundabout next to Auno sur Orne on the Mortagne road. DO NOT exit at the Gace junction which many GPS will try to make you do - it isnt easier believe us!

If you arrive at Beauvais Airport come via Rouen and A28 or it will take you to Paris and then to us (it calculates it to be 2 minutes faster but don't believe it)

Property manager

Mr Alan Wilkins
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Amenities

Pool
Kitchen
Washer
Free WiFi
Outdoor space
Barbecue grill

House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 21
Check out before 11:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Events

No events allowed

Pets

No pets allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
smoking in the exterieur ie garden permitted

Damage and incidentals

You will be responsible for any damage to the rental property caused by you or your party during your stay.

Important information

You need to know

This property is managed by a private host (a party not acting within their trade, business or profession). EU consumer law, including the right of withdrawal, will not apply to your booking. The cancellation policy set by the private host will cover your booking.
Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher

We should mention

Cash transactions at this property cannot exceed EUR 1000, due to national regulations; for further details, please contact the property using the information in the booking confirmation

About the area

Bures

Located in Bures, this cottage is in a rural area. Le Musée du Vélo and The Museum of Tourouvre are cultural highlights, and some of the area's activities can be experienced at La Maison Ferré and Haras Golf. Windsurfing and sailing offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with horse riding and cycling nearby.
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BURES, Normandie

What's nearby

  • Church of Notre Dame of Mortagne-au-Perche - 14 min drive
  • The Museum of Tourouvre - 22 min drive
  • Sanctuaire Notre-Dame de Montligeon - 23 min drive
  • Belleme Golf - 29 min drive
  • Le Pin National Stud Farm - 33 min drive

Getting around

  • Sées Station - 22 min drive

Restaurants

  • McDonald's - 10 min drive
  • Bouche A Oreilles de Courtomer - 10 min drive
  • Le Melacrepe - 8 min drive
  • Kebab Melois - 9 min drive
  • Télécentre de Boitron - 13 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Does Charming longere gite, fully equipped, 2 en suite bedrooms + heated pool WiFi have a pool?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool. Pool types include heated pools.

Is Charming longere gite, fully equipped, 2 en suite bedrooms + heated pool WiFi pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Charming longere gite, fully equipped, 2 en suite bedrooms + heated pool WiFi?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Charming longere gite, fully equipped, 2 en suite bedrooms + heated pool WiFi?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Charming longere gite, fully equipped, 2 en suite bedrooms + heated pool WiFi located?

This family-friendly Bures cottage is located in a rural location, 1.6 mi (2.6 km) from Normandie-Maine Regional Natural Park, and within 9 mi (15 km) of Church of Notre Dame of Mortagne-au-Perche and Perche Regional Nature Park. Sees Cathedral is 12.2 mi (19.6 km) away.

Reviews

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Exceptional

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9.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.6/10

Location

9.6/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Lianne B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful countryside cottage
We thoroughly enjoyed our peaceful stay in Bures. Everything you could need was catered for & the pool was a real highlight. Alan & Heather went above & beyond, to help us out and make our stay wonderful. We'd definitely recommend this place! Many thanks!
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Ginny L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great place and location
We had a fab holiday in Bures, the location is glorious and we all loved the pool! Really friendly and helpful hosts (thanks Alan for the help with the car lamp adjuster stickers!) . We enjoyed hearing about the history of the properties as well. Only let down was the weather, but we found plenty to do, and feeding the sheep was enjoyed by our girls!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

sarah smith

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Lovely home from home. Alan and Heather supper hosts!
Definitely going back again so peaceful relaxing and tranquil. Great pool lovely Accommodation and great hosts xxx Great location xx

10/10 Excellent

Mike B., Gosport, United Kingdom

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
High quality and beautiful Gite
What a really lovely property! Really high quality interior with top kitchen gadgets, decent TV and DVD setup. Good WiFi (we were able to watch UK television on my iPad). Rooms were good size, both with en-suite shower and toilet. Downstairs the lounge was decent size. We particularly loved the kitchen dining room with it’s big table and plenty of room and gadgets. Outside there are a number of generous seating areas to enjoy the beautiful grounds. The pool and it’s surrounding area is top quality. Big pool. Alan and Heather were very welcoming and easygoing. Thanks again for all the strawberries- we ate the lot for our breakfast(s). We would definitely go back. What a relaxing and quality place to stay.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2019
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Mia H.

Beautiful rural France
We enjoyed our first holiday at Alan and Heather's gite so much we returned for our second year! Once again it was wonderful to switch off from all the stress of work and truly relax. We explored the local towns and markets and also took a day trip to Le Mont St Michel. We had some very wet days this year which meant we were able to cosy up in front of a roaring fire, bliss! Alan and Heather are wonderful people, always ready with information about the local area and what is going on which may be of interest. We look forward to returning again.

About the host

Hosted by Mr Alan Wilkins

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We live on site and are there if you need help or have questions

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A calm place for a break but not far from amenities
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