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In the heart of Normandy, 10 minutes from Bagnoles de l'Orne. WIFI . Linen

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Exterior
Lake
The front
Outdoor dining
Outdoor dining

Reviews

9.8 out of 10, Loved by Guests
Top 10% of guest reviews in this area
2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 4100 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Dryer
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Outdoor space
  • Parking available

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 4)

Bedroom 1

1 Double Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Double Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only · Hair dryer

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Separate dining area
Garden
Dining area

About this property

In the heart of Normandy, 10 minutes from Bagnoles de l'Orne. WIFI . Linen

Located in Magny-le-Desert inside the Normandie-Maine Regional Park, this home will be the starting point for your future walks in the forest (do not miss a visit to the Chapel of St. Anthony in the town), your excursions to the many historical sites that make up the "Basse Normandie" (Mont Saint Michel, Memorial of Caen, William the Conqueror's castle etc ...).
You can enjoy the beautiful courtyard as well as the front orchard planted with trees.(4 sunbaths available).

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House Rules

Check in after 4:30 PM
Check out before 10:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

No pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Important information

You need to know

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 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

About the area

Magny-le-Desert

Located in Magny-le-Desert, this holiday home is in a rural area. Firefighters Museum and Château de Lassay are cultural highlights, and some of the area's attractions include Parc du Château de la Roche-Bagnoles and Ferme du cheval de trait. Rock of Oëtre and Jardins de la Mansonière are also worth visiting. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
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Magny-Le-Désert, Normandie

What's nearby

  • Normandie-Maine Regional Natural Park - 1 min walk - 0.0 km
  • Parc Barré Saint - 20 min walk - 1.7 km
  • Bagnoles de l'Orne Casino - 8 min drive - 8.6 km
  • Bagnoles de L'Orne en Normandie Golf Club - 9 min drive - 9.7 km
  • Château de La Motte-Husson - 52 min drive - 67.1 km

Getting around

  • Briouze Station - 21 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Hôtel Le Roc au chien - Restaurant La Belle Epoque - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Hôtel Spa du Béryl - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Bellas Tea Room - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Chaudet G - ‬20 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is In the heart of Normandy, 10 minutes from Bagnoles de l'Orne. WIFI . Linen pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at In the heart of Normandy, 10 minutes from Bagnoles de l'Orne. WIFI . Linen?

As of 7 Apr 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at In the heart of Normandy, 10 minutes from Bagnoles de l'Orne. WIFI . Linen on 29 June 2026 start from AU$175, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

How much is parking at In the heart of Normandy, 10 minutes from Bagnoles de l'Orne. WIFI . Linen?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at In the heart of Normandy, 10 minutes from Bagnoles de l'Orne. WIFI . Linen?

Check-in begins at 4:30 PM.

What time is check-out at In the heart of Normandy, 10 minutes from Bagnoles de l'Orne. WIFI . Linen?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is In the heart of Normandy, 10 minutes from Bagnoles de l'Orne. WIFI . Linen located?

Situated in a rural location, this holiday home is within 1 mile (2 km) of Normandie-Maine Regional Natural Park and Parc Barré Saint. Le Bois Parcours Nature and Firefighters Museum are also within 6 miles (10 km).

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

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Rating 10 - Excellent. 33 out of 38 reviews
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Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 38 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

9.6/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

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10/10 Excellent

Adina T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great holiday house!

We had a lovely stay, the location was beautiful and there was lots to do nearby. The house had everything we needed and the communication was very good. Thank you
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Philomena Swift

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Peaceful, Relaxing and Just What we Needed

Four elderly adults and what a fantastic stay we had. The cottage was lovely, clean and comfortable. The gardens were filled with apples, pears and cherry trees. This is where we relaxed on the comfortable loungers. We did visit various local towns but we just wanted to return to the cottage to chill. Our 10 day holiday was primarily to recharge our batteries and that is just what we did. If you want an uninterupted break away then look no further. Of course the weather was gorgeous which was the icing on the top. Chantal greeted us and came to say goodbye which was lovely. Would definitely stay again.
Stayed 10 nights in Jun 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

malcolm B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Family Break

We arranged our arrival time and was met when we got there. We were shown round and had everything explained to us that we needed to know about the equipment, facilities and the waste disposal routine. Although the property is a little way from shops and other town/village facilities, it proved an ideal base to explore all the tourist area towns and villages of Normandy. Thanks again Laurent for the use of your delightful residence. Malcolm Baines
Stayed 9 nights in Aug 2023
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10/10 Excellent

Jerry C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Fabulous house in perfect location

The house is immaculate and superbly equipped. It was a real bonus having the orchard, which is south facing. The property is based in a wonderfully kept little village, about a mile from the nearest small town, La Ferte Mace. Very few vehicles pass the house during the day, so it is idyllic and perfect for a relaxing holiday. We were very impressed with the quality of items in the house and everything you could possibly need was there. Communication with Laurent is first class and Chantal who greeted us and was there on our departure was charming. We highly recommend this property and indeed have already recommended it to family and friends. Thank you Laurent and Chantal for a perfect stay.
Stayed 8 nights in Jul 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Daniela H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Rundum großartiger Aufenthalt, Haus und Garten sind sehr gepflegt, sauber und hervorragend ausgestattet. Sehr ruhig und wunderschöne Umgebung. Auch die Gastgeber sind sehr nett und zuvorkommend, sehr gute Kommunikation.
Stayed 10 nights in Aug 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Cathy F.

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Tout comme chez soi.

L'aménagement est organisé dans les détails pour le plus grand confort des vacanciers et avec un accueil bienveillant sur la durée du séjour.
Stayed 21 nights in Jun 2025
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10/10 Excellent

François C.

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Maison très calme- beau temps dans l'ensemble pendant cette quinzaine.

Lieu de vacances ayant permis de faire de belles visites en Normandie.
Stayed 14 nights in Aug 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

RK J.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, listing accuracy
Disliked: Communication

Goede accommodatie. Alles wat je nodig hebt is er.

Prima verblijf. Alleen hadden wij de pech dat er drie dagen lang met machines het gras en de randen gemaaid werd. Veel lawaai dus. Verder prima woning. Goede bedden, een beetje aan de korte kant. Zeer complete keuken inrichting. Prima terras en tuin (als het rustig is). Vriendelijke gastvrouw. In de directe omgeving is niet heel veel te doen. Maar toch wel een aanrader
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Philippe B.

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Vacances

Gîte et accueil sympa
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

jean yves L.

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bonne vacance

jolie endroit très calme et reposant
Stayed 21 nights in Jul 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Keysh T.

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Magnifique séjour

Au top
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

John D.

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Alles helemaal top!

Erg genoten van onze vakantie in Normandië. Het prachtige, comfortabele huis van Laurent en Nicole heeft daar enorm aan bijgedragen. Het huis was van alle gemakken voorzien en bleef ook toen het buiten heel warm was, lekker koel. En ook buiten altijd wel ergens schaduw en een boomgaard vol fruit! De eigenaren zijn erg vriendelijk, behulpzaam en super bereikbaar als je wat wilt vragen of weten; we voelden ons erg welkom. De locatie is een prima uitvalsbasis voor verschillende soorten uitjes in de nabije of wat verder weg liggende omgeving. Ik kan een vakantie in dit huis zeker aanraden.
Stayed 11 nights in Aug 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Dalila T.

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Séjour formidable

Charmante petite maison à l'esprit familial, idéalement située pour explorer la région, on s'y sent d'emblée chez soi, grand jardin dans lequel les enfants ont adoré gambader. Mention spéciale à Chantal et son accueil ainsi que sa disponibilité. Le propriétaire, Laurent, très à l'écoute, amant communiquer avec ses locataires, un vrai plus. En somme, séjour parfait et maison hautement recommmandable!
Stayed 10 nights in Jul 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 28 July 2022
Merci beaucoup pour votre gentille appréciation. Nous serons très heureux de vous voir à nouveau dans notre maison. N'hésitez pas, cela nous fera très plaisir.
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10/10 Excellent

Jeroen M.

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Lovely stay in the house

We stayed in October in the house and it was simply lovely. Everything you need is available! The house was clean and the contact with Laurent and Nicole was perfect. From the house we visited several things, such as the invasion beaches, Le Mont Saint Michel, Le Mans and other places. Al within 1.5 hour drive which makes it a perfect place to stay. Also the village is nice with multiple supermarkets and other shops. And of the course the lake is perfect for in the summer :-) One point for consideration is maybe the beds, they are pretty small for bigger people like myself (1.87 meter) and my wife (1.75 meter). All with all we enjoyed it a lot and want to thank Laurent and Nicole for the pleasant stay.
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Patrick V.

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Séjour super agréable

la propriété est confortable et très calme avec de nombreux site à visiter plus ou moins proche, le plus est la fourniture du linge de maison ce qui permet d'alléger les bagages, la réception est impeccable et le propriétaire pense toujours a notre confort (cet été avec cette météo capricieuse et fraiche il nous à demander si nous voulions du chauffage).Je ne peux que recommander cette location p verneuil
Stayed 14 nights in Aug 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 25 Aug 2021
Merci beaucoup pour votre gentil commentaire. Cela nous fait très plaisir que vous ayez apprécié notre maison. Vous serez toujours les bienvenus.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Sylvie M.

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Excellent

Endroit très calme. Maison très bien équipée, accueil chaleureux. Nous avons passé un très bon séjour. En plus, des écureuils dans le noisetier !
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 17 Aug 2021
Merci pour votre gentil commentaire. Cela nous fait grand plaisir que vous ayez apprécié notre maison. Vous serez toujours les bienvenus.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

SOPHIE G.

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Très agréable séjour

Charmant lieu calme et agréable pour une pause à la campagne. Nous avons pu profiter de la terrasse et de la cour ainsi que du jardin, du verger et de ses bons fruits. Il y a beaucoup de choses à voir et à faire aux alentours. Nous sommes entièrement satisfaits et ne manquerons pas de revenir. Merci
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2020
Response from VrboOwner on 24 Aug 2020
Nous sommes heureux que vous ayez apprécié votre séjour, Merci pour votre gentil commentaire. Cela nous fait grand plaisir . Vous serez toujours les bienvenus.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Bertrand D.

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séjour au calme

Semaine très agréable et conforme à ce que nous attendions : calme et nature. La maison est très plaisante et confortable.
Response from VrboOwner on 24 Aug 2020
Merci pour votre gentil commentaire. Cela nous fait grand plaisir que vous ayez apprécié notre maison de Normandie. Vous serez toujours les bienvenus
Verified

8/10 Good

François G.

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Séjour 5 jours

Propriétaire disponible et très courtois. Lieu calme et propre.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2020
Response from VrboOwner on 24 Aug 2020
Pour votre appréciation: merci. Bonne continuation à vous. Laurent
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10/10 Excellent

Christopher L.

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Lovely house in an interesting area

This charming house is set in a quiet location in the countryside just outside the small town of La Ferte-Mace which has several bakeries, cafes, a useful supermarket and a Thursday market. The house has everything needed for self-catering, including sun loungers to lie on in the shade of the orchard. There are many interesting walks and places to visit in the surrounding Parc Naturel and we enjoyed an excellent week exploring the area. The owner and his wife made us feel very welcome, especially as we booked late as Covid-19 restrictions to France eased.
Response from VrboOwner on 30 July 2020
Thank you so much for your kind words. We always love hearing about how much our guests enjoy our house and the area. We love so lovely to have had you here and so glad you enjoyed your stay... Hope to have you back!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

RAYMOND D.

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séjour a Magny le Désert

Très bonne semaine passée dans un endroit agréable et très propre. Séjour à renouveler.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2020
Response from VrboOwner on 22 July 2020
Madame, Monsieur Nous sommes très heureux que vous ayez apprécié votre séjour. N'hésitez pas à revenir vers nous pour un prochain passage dans notre belle campagne Normande. A très bientôt Nicole et Laurent
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Richard G.

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Perfect for a relaxed and quiet break

We rented this property in Normandy for a quiet break - just the two of us, and couldn't havebeen more pleased, as we'd booked rather last minute. Normandy has so much to offer and this proved to be the perfect base to roam from, but the town itself is interesting, with its narrow streets and architecture full of history. The house could easily accommodate four very comfortably, and is set in a well kept village location just a few minutes from town and ten minutes from a good sized LeClerc supermarket. The accommodation was spotlessly clean with a well-equipped kitchen with everything you could need. It's a very quiet location and being able to sit outside in the evening was a real treat, as there is a lovely pear and apple orchard, which we were invited to take fruit from. The minimal light pollution allows for really clear views of the stars at night. Les Bagnoles D'Orne is a short drive, but St Malo and Mont St Michel are within easy striking distance and added a very pleasant coastal element to our stay. Falaise, Alencon, Argentan, Le Mans and the Sarthe region provide more than enough variety, especially if you check out where local markets are open. The owners could not have been more helpful, and even repatriated a jacket we'd left there - nothing seems to be too much trouble for them, so thank you very much Laurent, Chantal and Nicole. This was a break to remember. We would happily recommend this lovely property without hesitation, and will surely be back again, but for a longer stay - a week was great, but a longer stay would provide more opportunities, including the fast and reasonably priced train connection to Paris from a nearby town. A great example of Normandy hospitality.
Response from VrboOwner on 3 Apr 2020
Thank you so much for your kind words. We always love hearing about how much our guests enjoy our house. We love so lovely to have had you here and so glad you enjoyed your stay... Hope to have you back!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Pascal J.

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Séjour en Normandie

Endroit calme et confortable, accueil chaleureux. De nombreuses possibilités de randonnées et de visites à proximité. Hôte disponible et attentionné.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2019
Response from VrboOwner on 3 Apr 2020
Merci pour votre gentil commentaire. Cela nous fait grand plaisir que vous ayez apprécié notre maison et ses alentours. Vous serez toujours les bienvenus.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

David S.

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Super séjour dans un coin agréable

Propriété très bien équipée. Lieu agréable avec du terrain. Très bon séjour.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2019
Response from VrboOwner on 3 Apr 2020
Merci pour votre appréciation. Nous sommes très heureux que vous ayez apprécié votre séjour. Nicole et Laurent
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Mariette v.

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Perfect

Zeer complete en nette woning. Grote tuin met veel privacy. Rustige en mooie omgeving. Als er een minpuntje zou moeten worden genoemd, zou dat de bedden van 1.40 meter breed zijn.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2019
Response from VrboOwner on 3 Apr 2020
Thanks for your visit, and being perfect guests. You are welcome back any time. Nicole et Laurent

About the host

Hosted by LAURENT BARBIER

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We are a couple, both are from Normandy, married since 1980, our 30 year old daughter lives in California ( Agoura Hills) today.

Many changes have led us to live in different places in France; Orange; Reims, Rochefort, Chambéry, the Arcachon Bay and since 6 years Corsica.

We particularly like contact with people from wherever they are.

Why they chose this property

This house is my childhood house. It is for you, as we like.
Andaine forest is beautiful in any season and country is authentic in this place in Normandy as walking are numerous (250 km of marked trails for hiking and biking 460 km winding through the forest where you will discover Andaine with a little luck, a deer in the bend of a grove.

What makes this property unique

- Fully at your disposal, the owners do not live on site.
-A less than fifteen minutes from the spa town of Bagnoles de l'Orne (direct access by the D 402)
-Ideally located for the visits of the different tourist sites of Normandy
- Very calm area
-The house is very nice (oriented South West, maximum sunshine) and very well equipped.
-Close to the town of La Ferté Macé: Hospital (less than 5 minutes), Banks, Restaurants, supermarkets, water for swimming and many activities for children, indoor pool etc

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English, French
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