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Cheri F.
25 Aug 2023
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Cheri F.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023
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La Calècherie, St Martin de Montbray - in the heart of Lower Normandy.
Cottage in Montbray with kitchen and patio
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Reviews
10 out of 10
Exceptional
2 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 4
Popular amenities
Explore the area
Montbray, Manche
- Place, Poeslerie Museum and House of the Lacemaker9 min drive
- Place, Cornille-Havard Foundry10 min drive
- Place, Champrepus Zoo15 min drive
Rooms & beds
2 bedrooms (sleeps 4)
Bedroom 1
1 Queen Bed
Bedroom 2
1 Queen Bed
2 bathrooms
Bathroom 1
Toilet · Shower only
Bathroom 2
Bathtub
Spaces
Deck or patio
Kitchen
Separate dining area
Outdoor play area
Garden
Dining area
About this property
La Calècherie, St Martin de Montbray - in the heart of Lower Normandy.
I have restored the building sympathetically to retain original features and incorporate modern comforts using traditional and ecologically-friendly materials and methods; the aim was not to produce what feels like a new building within an old shell but to retain signs of age.
The style is eclectic with a distinct Breton feel although we are in the adjacent departement and the antique and vintage furniture is locally found and restored by us; the original kingsize beds (a scarce size in France) include a corbeille that has been reupholstered and recovered - bought from a descendant of the royal family, it gives its name to the Plantagenet Suite.
La Calecherie is opposite the church of St Martin de Montbray providing a calm base from which to explore Basse-Normandie; the D-Day Beaches, Bayeaux Tapestry, Mont St Miichel and a host of attractions are within easy reach - the local bar is a ten minute walk away in the village of Montbray.
La Calecherie offers a traditional break in private grounds mainly set to orchards the apples from which we use to press cider in the ancient pressoir; the grounds are maintained with a minimum of intervention and absolutely no chemicals are used. Biodiversity is very important! So far, I have recorded 48 species of bird in the gardens and orchards.
La Calècherie is opposite the church of St Martin de Montbray and has views to the south over the vallée de la Vire and a ten minute walk to the bar.
La Calècherie is within an easy drive of the Normandy Beaches, Mont St. Michel, Bayeux, Granville, Villedieu-les-Poeles and a host of other notable spots.
The style is eclectic with a distinct Breton feel although we are in the adjacent departement and the antique and vintage furniture is locally found and restored by us; the original kingsize beds (a scarce size in France) include a corbeille that has been reupholstered and recovered - bought from a descendant of the royal family, it gives its name to the Plantagenet Suite.
La Calecherie is opposite the church of St Martin de Montbray providing a calm base from which to explore Basse-Normandie; the D-Day Beaches, Bayeaux Tapestry, Mont St Miichel and a host of attractions are within easy reach - the local bar is a ten minute walk away in the village of Montbray.
La Calecherie offers a traditional break in private grounds mainly set to orchards the apples from which we use to press cider in the ancient pressoir; the grounds are maintained with a minimum of intervention and absolutely no chemicals are used. Biodiversity is very important! So far, I have recorded 48 species of bird in the gardens and orchards.
La Calècherie is opposite the church of St Martin de Montbray and has views to the south over the vallée de la Vire and a ten minute walk to the bar.
La Calècherie is within an easy drive of the Normandy Beaches, Mont St. Michel, Bayeux, Granville, Villedieu-les-Poeles and a host of other notable spots.
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Amenities
Hot tub
Kitchen
Washing machine
Dryer
Pet-friendly
Free WiFi
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House Rules
Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 21
Check out before 11:00 AM
Children
Adults only
Events
No events allowed
Pets
Pets allowed: dogs less than 25 kg per pet (limit 2 pets total)
Smoking
Smoking allowed: in designated areas
Important information
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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
This property uses eco-friendly cleaning products
Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a deadlock
Property # 2648407vb
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Cash transactions at this property cannot exceed USD 1000, due to national regulations; for further details, please contact the property using the information in the booking confirmation
About the area
Montbray
Located in Montbray, this cottage is in a rural area. Poeslerie Museum and House of the Lacemaker and Vire Museum are cultural highlights, and some of the area's landmarks include Cornille-Havard Foundry and Souleuvre Viaduct. Champrepus Zoo and Normandie Luge are also worth visiting. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
Montbray, Manche
What's nearby
- Poeslerie Museum and House of the Lacemaker - 9 min drive - 14.1 km
- Cornille-Havard Foundry - 10 min drive - 14.4 km
- Hambye Abbey - 14 min drive - 15.6 km
- Champrepus Zoo - 15 min drive - 22.4 km
- St. Gervais Basilica - 23 min drive - 40.3 km
Getting around
Restaurants
- Folliot Janine - 12 min drive
- O Délices du Coin - 9 min drive
- La Cuisine de Léonie - 10 min drive
- L’pom Dore - 9 min drive
- Maria Hélène - 14 min drive
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Cleanliness
8.8/10
Check-in
8.8/10
Communication
10/10
Location
9.4/10
Listing accuracy
Reviews
10/10 Excellent
Werner P.
26 Aug 2022
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Empfehlenswert
Werner P.
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2022
10/10 Excellent
Patricia M.
29 May 2022
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Découverte et sérénité
Patricia M.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2022
About the host
Hosted by Ed Groves
I left England for France 20 years ago and have renovated La Calècherie and Maison Ruth using traditional and sympathetic ecologically-friendly methods and materials to produce a comfortable place to retreat with modern comforts.
Why they chose this property
La Calècherie is ideally situated in the small enclave of St Martin de Montbray where there is the church of St Martin and several houses in a rural setting.
The property offers the opportunity to simply relax or to visit local points of interest; the D-Day beaches, Bayeux Tapestry, Mont St Michel, Villedieu les Poêles are all within easy reach.
The property offers the opportunity to simply relax or to visit local points of interest; the D-Day beaches, Bayeux Tapestry, Mont St Michel, Villedieu les Poêles are all within easy reach.
What makes this property unique
La Calècherie incorporates an ancient cider press that I have renovated; I am now rejuvenating the orchards and making cider that guests are welcome to sample.
La Calècherie is furnished mainly with antique and vintage items that we have restored.
La Calècherie is furnished mainly with antique and vintage items that we have restored.
Languages:
English, French
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