 Self catering holiday rental in Normandy.
La Gandonnière
Detached house in the heart of the Normandy countryside. Quiet location. Stunning views. Not far from sea and tourist sites, including Mont St. Michel. Ideal for romantic getaway or family holiday. 3 bedrooms, 1 bathroom, 1 shower room
6 guests
£Call
If you want to rent a home in the heart of the Normandy countryside for your holidays, you have come to the right place! We think that the views from our house are hard to beat! Judge for yourself. [find out more....]
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The house has all modern facilities, despite being situated in the heart of the Normandy countryside. The lounge/kitchen is spacious, with beamed ceiling and wooden flooring. The room is purpose designed and does not, unlike many gites, have to double as a sleeping area. So it is possible to watch television when others have gone to bed. There is both French television (useful for watching the weather forecast!) and many English channels (via satellite).
The windows are double glazed, with shutters for use if you like a dark bedroom! There are electric heating convectors (wall mounted, with heat level thermostats) for the cold seasons.
There is one bedroom downstairs, with shower/toilet adjacent, so if anyone in your group is older or less mobile, it is very convenient. There is a feature spiral staircase leading from that bedroom to another upstairs. This is especially light and spacious, but it is not suitable for very young children, as access is open plan.
If greater privacy is required, there is a third double bedroom in the room above the lounge, which is accessed via an open tread straight staircase (please bring a child safety gate if you have very small children). There is a bathroom/toilet adjacent.
There are stunning countryside views from the property. The views from the upstairs windows are especially memorable and often commented upon by people staying
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Rural |
| Holiday Type: |
Beach, Walking, Fishing, Cycling, Sightseeing, Romantic |
| Catering: |
Self Catering |
| Guests: |
6 |
| Bedrooms: |
3: 3 double beds
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| Bathrooms: |
1 |
| Shower rooms: |
1 |
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Facilities
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Key points:
° Detached house
° Breathtaking views
° Privacy: no "on-site" owners
° 3 large double bedrooms
° Spacious kitchen/diner/lounge
° Downstairs shower/wc
° Upstairs bathroom/wc
° Exclusive use of large grassed area to the front of the house
° Loads of parking space
° Perfect for romantic getaway or family holiday
° Not far from the sea and tourist sites
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Facilities:
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Availability
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Tariff
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Price range £214 - £440 p/w
Discounts available:
Early bird (More than 3 months in advance)(Not July/Aug): 10%
Last minute (Less than 7 days before arrival): 10%
Long stay (More than 2 weeks): 10%
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* please note that prices shown are subject to change and any currency rates shown are for guideline purposes only
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Europe |
| Country: |
France |
| Region: |
Basse-Normandie |
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About the area
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| Location: |
Manche |
| Transport: |
Airports at Dinard (Ryanair) and Rennes (Flybe). Car hire available at either airport, but it is advised to book in advance.
Ferry ports at Caen, Cherbourg and St. Malo. |
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The village has a pretty church and a bar run by English owners. There is a small lake in one direction and a forest and small river in another. The famous GR22 walking route passes near the village. Just north of the village there are the historical "Three Crosses" (Trois Croix), with a picnic area and a view that defies words!
In summer there is an outside swimming pool at nearby Brecey. There is a market there on Friday mornings. There are a fair range of shops there, also restaurants, cafes, and a "Super U" supermarket.
For bigger shopping, the town of Avranches offers almost everything you could want, including three large supermarkets. There is an excellent tourist centre there, too, as well as a Saturday market, lots of restaurants, and the famous "Jardin des Plantes" (park) with a view of St. Michel. |
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The area is rural, but there are medium sized towns within an easy car drive. The weather is similar to the south of England, but a couple of degrees warmer on the whole. Even in the summer the popular sites are not crowded (except of course for Mont St. Michel!) |
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Dinard airport - 70 mins drive
Rennes airport - 75 mins drive
Cherbourg ferry - 2 hours drive
Caen ferry- 90 mins drive
St. Malo ferry- 70 mins drive approx
Avranches railway station - 15 mins drive
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Entertainment
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Excellent local café serving lunches Mon-Fri only (wine, cider and mineral water included!) at St. Ovin
Many excellent cafés and restaurants in Avranches and Brécey - ask for recommendations!
Cinema in Avranches
Nightclub about 10 mins drive
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Activities
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Beach is about 25 mins drive - Carolles.
New small golf course at Avranches
Local equestrian centre
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Attractions
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The Normandy countryside is much loved by holidaymakers, because it reminds them of what the countryside used to look like decades ago in other countries, prior to urban sprawl! Mile after mile of rolling fields, with hedgerows, beautiful trees and lots of animals. The area offers not just breathtaking views, but also a peaceful setting, ideal for relaxing, walking, cycling or exploring in the car.
The local cafes and restaurants offer wonderful food at incredibly low prices (by British standards). The sea is only a fairly short drive away, with sandy beaches.
Well known local attractions include:
Mont St. Michel (World Heritage site)
The waterfalls at Mortain
Villedieu des Poêles - the copper city
The Enchanted Village at Bellefontaine
Ange Michel (adventure park)
Zoo at Champrepus
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