May take pets - please enquire Suitable for children No smoking at this property Self-catering
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 Pan
The enclosed garden
The BBQ Area
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 supervised swimming, pedalows and kayaks. It also has a mini golf course; Childs play area 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. 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 and 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 and 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.
Nearest Travel Links
Airport:
Caen: 80 km
Railway:
Briouze: 40 km
Ferry:
Caen: 80 km
Activities near Bagnoles de l'Orne
Sports: Tennis in town Watersports Waterpark Horse Riding Golf within 30 mins drive Fishing
Great for: Walking holidays Rural / countryside retreats Beach or lakeside relaxation Good nightlife Cycling holidays
Single beds (2), Double beds (3), Dining seating for 8, Lounge seating for 9, Sleeps maximum of 8
Other:
Linen and towels provided. Highchair available.
Outdoors:
Private garden, BBQ, Bicycles available
Access:
Secure parking
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 secured large gates at the entrence and exit of the house. The are various outdoor gameing equipment provided ie badminton, cricket, paddling pool, swing ball and football. We also provide bicycles to encourage you to explore the country based surounding villages.
As of June 2009 the property will also have a hot tub!
Further details
Check-in is between 4pm and 7pm. Check out is before 2pm. I the property is not booked before or after your booking we may be able to arranger a earlier check-in or a later departure.
Rental rates
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NB: Prices may be subject to change at the owner's discretion.
Guestbook
"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 Pan 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 Pan 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 Pan. 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
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