FOXES FARM 18TH CENTURY FARMHOUSE Nr MONT SAINT MICHEL NORMANDY. A RURAL RETREAT

Foxes Farm is a recently renovated charming 18th century farmhouse with all the comfort of a modern home. There are two gites on site and this advert is for Gite number 2 and is exclusively private to you. Gite 2 is ideal for people with reduced mobility as there is only one step into the front door which leads straight into dining area, lounge and kitchen, which are all open plan and on one level. Via the door from the dinning area, there are two steps to get into the bedroom, which is also on the ground floor along with the bathroom. Not suitable for wheelchairs, but good for people who prefer the accommodation to be on the ground floor. As you enter the gite via the white double doors you are presented with a spacious comfy lounge/ kitchen/ dining area, that is all open plan. The lounge area comprises of 2 settees and a new smart 43" / 107cm TV which has French TV and Satellite English TV via a free sat box,. The Gite has Free WIFI. The kitchen is fully equipped with a full size Gas cooker and hob, microwave, fridge freezer, washing machine and full size dishwasher. The kitchen has a door leading to a fully fenced, south facing garden overlooking the hills and fields of the Norman countryside. The garden has a patio area, with patio furniture, table and chairs and sun loungers. From the dining area, you go through a door and two steps to the bedroom, which has a UK king size bed and black out curtains and patio doors that open to the patio area. Perfect for your relaxing morning breakfast. From the bedroom is the private en-suite, WC, Shower with monsoon shower head and sink unit. Plenty of free car parking at the front of the gite in a designated parking area. A maximum of 2 dogs are allowed, but dogs are not allowed on the beds. No other type of pet/ animals are allowed. The owners have 2 dogs, which is in a separate private garden. This accommodation is perfect for days at the beach, shopping, and exploring the local area. It's very tranquil, a real retreat to help you relax from the stresses of life, while sitting in the garden with a glass of wine or local cider and cheese. Nearby to the gite, only 1km away is the village of Saint Laurent De Terregatte, which has two bars/ restaurants/ tabac and general convenience store and restaurant. In the heart of the village of Saint Aubin De Terregatte there is a bar with attached general convenience store / post office and depot de pain and a hairdresser. The gite is situated in the Bay of Mont St Michel, the abbey is just 25 minutes' drive away. Set in a small hamlet in Saint Aubin De Terregatte, just 10 minutes' drive from the towns of Saint James and Ducey in Normandy and only five minutes from the Brittany border. The garden has beautiful views across the fields and rural countryside. A great location for exploring both the countryside and close enough to the towns and cities for shopaholics. The house is part of a 400-year-old farm estate consisting of houses and barns. A tranquil retreat perfect for those who want to get away from the stresses of life. Set in glorious countryside with beautiful views yet within easy access to market towns, WW2 American Cemetery, beaches and shopping. Local attractions to discover include Saint James, Beautiful beaches, Brittany American WW2 Cemetery, Ducey, Avranches, Mont St Michel, Pontorson, Saint Hilaire De Harcouet, Dol-de-Bretagne and Fougeres are all within an easy 30 minutes' drive. If you are more adventurous 10 minutes away is a hidden treasure of a family theme park called Ange Michel and 15 minutes away is the famous Alligator Bay a great day out for the whole family. Perfectly located for days out to visit the WW2 D-Day landing Beaches, Caen, Beyeux, Granville, Saint Malo, Dinard and Fougeres, to name just a few. This is a very versatile location suitable for all your holiday needs, whether it is sightseeing, family fun at the beach or relaxing on the terrace with a glass of wine or house hunting. The price is ALL INCLUSIVE of, water, electricity, cleaning, internet, English & French Smart TV, bedlinen and bathroom towels. Occupancy = king size bedroom sleeps 2 Adults. The gite is all on one level so no stairs to climb just two small steps to get from the bedroom to the open plan lounge area. The spacious open plan lounge, kitchen dining area is fully equipped. No smoking within the house - Garden only please, dispose of your cigarette ends in the ashtray provided. Theme=Adventure, Historic, Peaceful Away From It All, Romantic, Family, Tourist Attractions. A tranquil escape from the stresses of everyday life. General Info = Flat Screen Smart English & French TV Available. Hair Dryer. Internet. Open Plan Living /Dinner Kitchen. Private Courtyard Parking - Iron & Board- Towels Provided - Outside Clothes Airer Kitchen - Dishes / Utensils - Microwave - Fridge / Freezer- Dishwasher - Toaster - Kettle- Washing machine - Hob/Oven- Vacuum Cleaner - Smoke Alarms - Lounge / Dining Room - Large Dining table - Comfy seating area in lounge - Satellite English Smart LCD Television - French TV also available - DVD Playr - Electric Fire - The bedroom is on the ground floor, with patio doors leading to the patio and private fenced garden. Perfect place to sit and have breakfast or a glass of wine in the evening. The bedroom has black out curtains. The en-suite is directly off the bedroom and comprises of a large shower with monsoon shower head and wash basin and toilet. Not suitable for babies. Garden -Patio / Terrace area - Table and chairs - Sun loungers- BBQ. There is also a lovely orchard to explore, planted few years ago. Attractions and Places of Interest =Mont St Michel - Ange Michel family adventure theme park - Alligator Bay - Raptor Park - Local Beaches and the WW2 D-Day Landing Beaches - Museums and monuments - Chateau - American War Cemetery - German War Cemetery - Cinema - Market Towns - Fougeres - Christian Dior Museum - Leisure Activities - Cycle routes - Fishing - Restaurants/ Bar/ Cafes - Beach combing - Sight Seeing - Swimming - Go-karting - Bowling - Walking / Hikers, bikers, riders can ride through the trails along rivers and lakes: - Beuvron Sélune, Lake La Roche qui Boit. Autogyro or Ultralite trike over Mont Saint Michel - Local Services & Businesses - ATM/Bank - Chemist - Hospital- Supermarkets/Groceries - Local Market - Launderette Medical Services- Restaurants / Bistro/ Cafe's. Ferry Ports / Airports and time to the drive to Foxes Farm. St Malo = 45minutes drive - La Harve = 2 hours' drive - Caen = 1 hour 20 minuets drive - Cherbourg = 1 hour 40 minutes' drive - Roscoff = 2 hours 30 minutes' drive - Rennes Airport is serviced 45 minutes' drive. A car is highly recommended to enable you to get the very best that both Normandy and Brittany have to offer. It is also situated on a popular cycle route for Mont Saint Michel. All guests have access to the beautiful garden and courtyard. The house is accessed via a private / exclusive driveway. Safety Items included - Smoke detector, Carbon Monoxide detector, First aid kit and a Fire extinguisher. The owners live in the property next door to this house with a dog. However, they may not be at home during your stay but are always contactable via the message service or via SMS. For those staying for more than one week. A change of linen and towels are provided after 7 nights. Guests are not allowed to smoke in the house. Please use the garden and the ashtray provided. Please always clean up after your dog. Maximum 2 dogs per stay, no other pets / animals are allowed. Thank you for looking at our Gite and if you have any questions, please contact me. - Hosted by Catherine Fox EI