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Pretty cottage in the heart of Normandy, perfect for relaxing family holidays
- Cottage
- Sleeps: 8
- Bedrooms: 4
- Bathrooms: 2
- Separate Toilets: 1
- Min. Stay: 7 nights
4 bedroom, 2 bathroom cottage set in an ancient apple orchard in rural Normandy
Bedrooms
Bedroom 2
Bedroom 1
Bedroom 4
Bedroom 3
There are 3 bedrooms on the 1st floor and a further double bedroom/mezzanine over the salon area
Amenities
Featured
- Pets Welcome
- Fireplace
- TV
- Washer & Dryer
- Children Welcome
- Parking
- No Smoking
- Heater
Bathrooms
- Bathrooms: 2, Separate Toilets: 1
- Bathroom 3ToiletThis is a "Jack & Jill" cloakroom on the 1st floor
- Bathroom 1Toilet, Bath (no shower)This is also a wet room
- Bathroom 2Toilet, ShowerEn-suite to mezzanine bedroom
Safety features
- Carbon-monoxide detector
- Fire extinguisher
- Smoke detector
- Exterior lighting
Location Type
- RuralSet in a pretty valley with rolling fields, trees, big expanse of sky and cows!
General
- HeatingOil fired heating/radiators in all rooms
- Linens providedAll bed linen and towels for indoor use
- Washing machineIn boiler room
- Clothes dryerIn kitchen
- FireplaceWood burning stove in lounge
- Parking availableAmple parking in front of cottage
- Towels availableBathroom towels provided
- Wood stoveIn lounge
- Iron & board
- Hair dryer
- Living RoomCosy with library corner, games, dining table, TV console for DVD's.
Kitchen
- Dishwasher
- FridgeFridge - freezer
- HobBottled gas
- OvenBottled gas
- Microwave
- BBQ
- Coffee makerTassimo
- Toaster
- Pantry items
- Dishes & utensils
- KitchenThe kitchen comprises fitted units, kitchen table and chairs, a pine dresser, large pine shelving unit, gas cooker (bottled gas), dishwasher, tumbledryer, microwave and Tassimo coffee-machine etc
Dining
- Seating for 8 people
- Dining area
- DiningThere is a dining area in the salon and a large table in the kitchen
Entertainment
- TelevisionUK Freesat, 1 in the kitchen, 1 in bedroom 1
- DVD playerIn the salon
- BooksEnglish paperbacks, some hardbacks, selection of cookery books.
- GamesBoard games & puzzles
- ToysSome outside toys
- Video libraryClassic selection
Outside
- GardenVery large with smaller patio area in front of cottage.
- Deck/PatioIn front of cottage
Suitability
- wheelchair inaccessible
- Long-term renters welcome
Notes
- La Mare cottage is the perfect place for rest and relaxation in a secluded countryside location.
Policies
Cancellation Policy
- 100% refund if you cancel at least 30 days before check-in.
- 50% refund (minus the service fee) if you cancel at least 14 days before check-in.
- No refund if you cancel less than 14 days before check-in.
Damage and Incidentals
You will be responsible for any damage to the rental property that is caused by you or your party during your stay.
House Rules
Children allowed
Pets allowed - A well behaved dog would be acceptableA well behaved dog would be acceptable
No smoking
Max guests: 8
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Hosted by Belinda Prince
Ask a questionAbout Belinda Prince
Lee and I have owned the cottage at La Mare for almost 12 years now. We are totally in love with France and all things French! We bought another property, a small Medieval Chateau in the Vienne region 4 years ago and have transformed it into another delightful holiday destination. We are proud to be featured on Channel 4's popular series "Escape to the Chateau DIY", so if you watch the series, you probably know us already! Please look at our other ad for further details. We now live in France all year round and can certainly recommend it - come and see for yourself!
Belinda Prince purchased this Cottage in 2007
Why Belinda Prince chose Lonlay-l'Abbaye
La Mare is a small hamlet in the Orne region of Lower Normandy, located between the towns of Flers and Domfront, the nearest small town is Lonlay L’Abbaye, famous for it’s Abbey and Biscuit Factory! Nestling amongst the verdant pastures, hills and orchards of this beautiful part of France, it is a place for perfect peace and relaxation. The gentle moo of lovely Normandy cows and birdsong are almost the only sounds you hear and yet Lonlay L'Abbaye with shops, bars and restaurant are only 10 minutes away by car, the beautiful medieval town of Domfront is 20 mins to the South, whilst Flers with an abundance of shops etc lies 20 mins to the North. La Mare is perfectly located for trips to the Normandy Beaches and a day trip to Paris is possible by fast train from Flers.
What makes this Cottage unique
La Mare Cottage is a most attractive conversion of an 18th c barn. It is tastefully decorated and furnished and is well equipped with everything you will need in a holiday home, kitchen items, sheets and towels, books and games, UK tvs and dvd, washing machine, tumble dryer, dishwasher and 2 wood burning stoves. Set in an ancient apple orchard, there is lots of space for children and adults to play, relax and enjoy. There is a well fitted kitchen with a large kitchen table for all the family and friends, large salon/dining room, 4 bedrooms (1 on mezzanine with en-suite shower room) plus a large wet room and additional wc on the first floor which is a "Jack & Jill".
- Languages:
- english, french, german, italian, polish