Bagnoles de l'Orne holiday home rental, La Hubaudiere with walking, beach/lake nearby, log fire, rural retreat, TV, DVD

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La Roche Du Pin (house)

Home description

The house is full of character and charm, which provides an extremely high standard of accommodation. There are four double bedrooms spaced between the two top floors. Each of the two top floors has their own bathroom complete with a separate shower cubical. The large kitchen breakfast room is fully fitted and hosts a large 6 burner range cooker and built in appliances with a centre island which is perfect for preparing those various French meals before seating your family at our large 8 seated farmhouse dining table and chairs. The full-sized lounge gives a home from home feel, with a log burning open fire for those cosy nights. There is also a cellar which houses utility equipment and resources. The property is tastefully decorated throughout and also has a travel cot and highchair available for the younger ones.

La Roche du Pin	The enclosed garden
The lounge	The lounge

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The Normandy / Orne region

Just a five-minute drive away is La Ferte Mace, which has its local town with its own man-made beach, which has a supervised swimming, pedalows and kayaks. It also has a mini golf course; Childs play areas and a cafe bar for a cold ice cream, beer or soft drink. In the nearby medieval town of Domfont there is also a lot to see and do. It has cobbled streets with a large stretch of bars, restaurants, shops and boulangeries. The church of Notre Dame Sur Leau is situated in the centre of this beautiful town. In the whole of France, during the months of July and August there are many free musical events with fantastic fire work displays celebrating Bastille Day which is the 13th and 14th of July. The grand finale is on the 15th of August and is a great night for all the family.

Here is a list of some of the main festivals or historical celebration where some of the French shops may be closed.

National Public Holidays in France 2008

1st January New Year's Day/Nouvel An (Tuesday)
23rd March Easter Sunday/Paques
24th March Easter Monday/Lundi de Paques
1st May Labour Day/Fête du Travail (Thursday)
1st May Ascension Day (Thursday)
8th May WWII Victory Day/Fête de la Victoire 1945 (Thursday)
11th May Pentecost (Sunday)
12th May Pentecost Monday (reinstated 2008)
14th July Bastille Day, France's national holiday (Monday)
15th August Assumption Day (Friday)
1st November All Saints' Day/Toussaint (Saturday)
11th November Armistice Day 1918 (Tuesday)
25th December Christmas Day/Noël (Thursday)

Other Holidays in France 2008

21st March Good Friday (Vendredi Saint) observed in Alsace and Moselle only
26th December Second Christmas Day (Friday) observed in Alsace and Moselle only

Bagnoles de l'Orne / La Hubaudiere area

It is just a ten-minute walk to the local spa town of Bagnoles De Lorne. Bagnoles has breath-taking views over a large lake, which has pedalos available in the summer season. The town has a pretty forest surrounding which is perfect for a family stroll or just a leisurely picnic. It has buzzing restaurants/bars and boulangeries where you can pick up a traditional French stick or a homemade creamed cake. The local Tourist Information board provides a selction of tours and has several PC's with internet access.There are many shops, which supply anything from clothes to postcards. The centre has fantastic facilities for all the family including an outdoor swimming pool, tennis courts and a golf course. Next to the lake is a Casino, which provides evening entertainment. There is a huge local super market called Le Clerc with is perfect for us English filling up with Alcohol, cheeses and holiday gifts before departure.

How to get there

Caen is a ferry port which is approximatly 90 minutes north of the property. There are alternative routes and ports to travel to and from although the closest port to the French Village is Caen.The major Ferry Companies which depart regulaly to France are Brittany Ferries and P&O Ferries. Brittany ferries have regular crossings from Portsmouth to Cherbourg, St Malo or Caen. Brittany Ferries also have a daily crossing from Poole to Cherbourg . P&O do fewer crossings to France and only set sail between Dover and Calais. A useful website which advertises all possible crossings to France is www.directferries.co.uk. The local airport is alos in Caen and there are many British Airlines which fly to Caen Airport.

Activities near Bagnoles de l'Orne

Facilities

Further details indoors:
The house is found hidden away behind trees in a small hamlet positioned in a picturesque country lane. The surrounding areas are ideal for walking and cycling whilst absorbing the tranquil views and breathing in the fresh forest air. It is very safe for children to play in the garden as there are secure large gates at the entrence and exit of the house. There are various outdoor gameing equipment provided ie badminton, cricket, paddling pool, swing ball and a large trampoline. We also provide a selection of bicycles to encourage you to explore the country based surounding villages. We have a small 3 wheeler bicycle for a todler. There are also 2 bikes for children between the ages of 5 and 9 years. We have 5 larger bikes which are suitable for teenagers and adults.

We do have a Sky box at the house with a basic package but if you have a sky box, please feel free to bring your sky card so that you can watch your regional channels.

Further details

We are very flexible with our check-in and out times. However, if there is a booking which is arriving on the day of your departure, we done need to provide our landlady with a sensible amount of time to prepare the house for the next guests. Please try to check-in and out during sensible hours but we understand that ferries need to be caught etc. We do have a key safe which will allow you to enter the house if you do arrive late at night or have to leave before dawn. We do say that check out should be by 2pm but as stated, we are flexible and we can make arrangements for you at no extra charge.

Conditions

We can place a selection of groceries at the property ready for your arrival but this service is only available request.

Rental rates

Period	From	To	Weekly	Nightly rate		Minimum  stay
				Weekday	Weekend
	1 Feb 09	1 Jul 09	450£ 450	0-	0-	1 Week
	1 Jul 09	1 Sep 09	600£ 600	0-	0-	1 Week
	1 Sep 09	1 Dec 09	450£ 450	0-	0-	1 Week
	1 Dec 09	31 Jan 10	550£ 550	0-	0-	1 Week
	31 Jan 10	1 Jul 10	450£ 450	0-	0-	1 Week
	1 Jul 10	1 Sep 10	600£ 600	0-	0-	1 Week
	1 Sep 10	1 Dec 10	450£ 450	0-	0-	1 Week

NB: Prices may be subject to change at the advertiser's discretion.

We request for a first payment of £150.00 for each week which you will be staying and the remaining balance must be cleared six weeks before arrival. A £75.00 returnable deposit is required and will be returned upon your return to England unless further cleaning is required or damages are to be repaired.

All payments must be made in sterling through personal cheque or paypal, however, paypal payments must cover all paypal charges and commissions.

We will not be able to return deposits on departure because we need a sensible amount of time to check the property before other guests arrive so we will therefore post it to you within 14 days of leaving La Roche du Pin.

Guestbook for La Roche Du Pin

"the property was to a very high standard, in fact more than we expected - it was a 'home from home', precisely what we needed" Kallie Totkov, April 2008

"The space was ample for two families, the house offers all comforts one can dream of, the kitchen is a heaven for food lovers" Kallie Totkov, April 2008

"I couldn't wait to get up in the morning and have my coffee looking out of the windows in the kitchen in quiet contemplation (I honestly envied you for the chance to live in such a heavenly corner of the world)" Kallie Totkov, April 2008

"We had a really relaxing holiday and feel re-energised and refreshed" Kallie Totkov, April 2008

"It is 10 out of 10 and we wouldn't hesitate to visit again or recommend it to friends!! We like travelling around France and we have been to many places, but La Roche du Pin enhances the experiences to a new, higher level of pure, serene and thoroughly cleansing enjoyment" Kallie Totkov, April 2008

"We would definitely consider staying at your property again" Kirstie Hallam, June 2008

"Our daughter loved the pink bedroom-it really made her feel at home" Kirstie Hallam, June 2008

"I just wish the weather had been nicer and we would have had more use of your lovely gardens" Kirstie Hallam, June 2008

"Overall it was a lovely place to stay and I would rate my satisfaction of the property at 9/10" Kirstie Hallam, June 2008.

"We have had a most enjoyable stay. Great large garden. Played badminton most days. (Hope the lawn recovers.) Very well equipped throughout" Derek & Anne Smith, June 2008

"Enjoyed the calm, peace and wildlife of the garden." Derek & Anne Smith, June 2008

"With each passing day we started to love this house more and more" Michelle Mictchell, July 2008

"We had a few late night Bar-B-Ques while our daughters played badminton in the grounds" Michelle Mictchell, July 2008

"Every day was a different adventure and it was great to come and go as we pleased, We had fabulous weather and we all will think about our holiday here for years and years to come" Michelle Mictchell, July 2008

"I would like to thank you for accomodating us in La Roche du Pin and I can only give
positive comments to the house and our stay" Mireille Orourke, July 2008

"We had a lovely time at La Roche du Pin. We found the house to be of a very high standard and it felt like a home from home during our stay,. Everything we needed was there all those little touches made a real difference such as a dishwasher, washing machine , tv and dvd player" Sandra Hawkins, August 2008

"we would definitely give the house 10 out of 10 as it surpassed our expectations. Your communication and information about the house was excellent and well received" Sandra Hawkins, August 2008

"We had the most wonderful stay at your house and thoroughly enjoyed ourselves. We thought Bagnoles and the surrounding area was lovely - it was just what we wanted" Chris Pink, August 2008

"We had a lovely time at La Roche and found the property very well equipped. The standard of the property was high. The information available in the property ans the service received on arrival were great" Jane Martin, August 2008

"Many thanks for letting us stay in your home it was far better than we anticipated and we have nothing but praise for the same" Jane Johnson, August 2008

"The greeting on our arrival was good and the house was clean. If we stayed in this area again we would certainly stay again at your home" Jane Johnson, August 2008

"We had a lovely stay at La Roche du Pin. The property was furnished and equipped to a high standard and had a good information package" Alison Austin, August 2008

"You have a beutiful house in France and should be proud of it and the location is good, very private yet quite central for getting to places of interest" Julie Smith, September 2008

"We had a great stay at La Roche du Pin. It is a nice house, generally well equipped with some nice extra and wonderful grounds" Sandra Goodyear, Sepetmber 2008

"We have rented properties in France for a number of years and yours is one of the few we would recommend and return to without hesitation" Sandra Goodyear, Sepetmber 2008

"We really enjoyed our stay thank you. The house is really nice. I envy you!" John Morris, April 2009

"Your kitchen is excellent, well laid out and well equipped. Bright, airy and sociable. It is good to be able to talk to your friends while cooking dinner. One can watch the sun rise from the kitchen sink (which I did do!) and see it set from the dining table" John Morris, April 2009

"charm of the house and attention to detail" Howard Curran, June 2009

"each day we discovered a new positive. eg hairdryers, first aid kit, sewing kit, kitchen utensils, the novel baguette holder, bread cutting board etc" Howard Curran, June 2009

"We had a lovely time at your beautiful house. It was a very relaxing and enjoyable holiday. We were very impressed with the house and the amazing gardens, and how well equipped it was. Lou was very helpful when we arrived and she went out of her way to suggest places to visit etc. She had the house spotlessly clean and it made for a vey pleasant welcome" Louise Broad, August 2009

"We really enjoyed the holiday, we had great weather (which is always a bonus) and so enjoyed the garden every evening, playing cricket and badminton. Our children loved the trampoline too. Thankyou" Jackie Severn-Lomas, September 2009

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Name:	Paulette Pounder
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