May take pets - please enquire Suitable for children No smoking at this property Self-catering
Home description
This newly renovated property , originally built in 1830, comes fully equipped, giving you that home away from home feeling. The large kitchen with centre island which sits 8 is perfect for preparing those holiday meals. The lounge/dining room is a comfortable place to sit and while away a pleasant evening or two, should you chose not to watch the sunset. The two ground floor large bedrooms (1 single, 1 twin) and the house bathroom with fullsize bath (with shower over), wash-hand basin and WC are all well appointed. Upstairs, is the magnificent spacious master suite with bathroom, full size bath (with shower over) wash-hand basin and WC. Outside there is ample parking space, a terrace area and a large garden with fruit ans nut trees offering some shade from the sun.
Enjoy peace and tranquilty at La Coulonge
Fabulous bright lounge with a french door leading to the garden
Why not have a bbq and a glass of French wine in the peaceful garden?
Huge and bright country kitchen with all amenities
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The Normandy / Orne region
The area is steeped in history with many towns dating back to the 11th century and beyond.
The rolling Normandy countryside is dotted with apple and pear orchards the fruits of which go to make local products, Cidre, Poire and, of course, Calvados. Most breweries are open for viewings and tastings. Other local products include cheeses and the famous biscuits from the Biscuiterie at Lonlay l'Abbaye.
For the art lovers, Claude Monet spent a lot of his youth in the countryside around Le Havre but the love of his life was Giverny where he spent the last, 40 or so, years of his life.
The famous Bayeaux Tapestry (an embroidery measuring over 230 ft long) is to be found it the picturesque town of Bayeaux.
The Normandy Landing Beaches, and the magnificent Mont St Michel, and for oyster lovers, the restaurants at Cancale are not to be missed.
Bagnoles de l'Orne / Geneslay area
La Coulonge is ideal for families who enjoy both a relaxing and a more active holiday. Close by you will find riding, golf, swimming, walking - countryside and forest, cycling, canoeing, there is also a nearby riverside picnic and kayak area . For those who would like a day's shopping or sight-seeing, Paris is just over a two hour train journey away.
Local attactions include the spa town of Bagnoles de l'Orne with it's beautiful floral displays, the lake (with pedaloes in the summer season), outdoor swimming pool, tennis courts, golf course, casino, street cafes and some fabulous restaurants.
The medieval town of Domfront also has lots to offer, narrow cobbled streets, tiny shops, the ruins of the chateau, the church of Notre Dame sur l'eau, where, it is said, Thomas a Beckett said mass in 1166.
How to get there
Ferry crossings from Portsmouth to * Caen (Ouistreham) 1hr 45mins away * St Malo 2hrs away * Cherbourg 2hrs 30 mins away * Le Havre 2hrs 30 mins away
Ferry crossing from Dover to * Calais 4hrs 25 mins away * Boulogne 4hrs 5 mins away
Channel Tunnel from Folkeston to * Calais 4hrs 24 mins away
Flights from London Stansted or East Midlands Airports with Ryanair to * Dinard 1hr 55 mins away
Nearest Travel Links
Airport:
Dinard: 138 km
Railway:
Flers: 37 km
Ferry:
Ouistreham: 120 km
Activities near Bagnoles de l'Orne
Sports: Tennis in town Watersports Horse Riding Golf within 30 mins drive Fishing
Great for: Walking holidays Rural / countryside retreats Cycling holidays
Single beds (3), Double beds (1), Dining seating for 6, Lounge seating for 6, Sleeps maximum of 5
Other:
Linen and towels provided.
Outdoors:
Private garden, BBQ
Access:
Parking space
Further details indoors: In La Coulonge you will find everything you need. Your comfort is our main concern. All appliances and furniture are new and well maintained.
Further details
* For the comfort of other guests you are requested not to smoke inside the house.* English speaking assistance available to answer all you questions* Responsible pet owners welcome (agreement at time of booking) * Earliest arrival 4.00pm, latest departure 10.00am
Conditions
* To secure your booking a 30% deposit required at time of booking* Refundable breakage/security deposit of 100 euros/£75 required on arrival and will be refunded within 2 weeks of departure.
Rental rates
Rental prices originally quoted in: British £
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NB: Prices may be subject to change at the owner's discretion. * Electric heating is available (please ask at time of booking) * 3-5 day bookings considered subject to availablity * Prices for Christmas and New Year available on request ***PLEASE NOTE EARLIEST ARRIVAL IS 4PM AND LATEST DEPARTURE IS 10AM***
Guestbook
Why not read for yourself what some of our guests have had to say about La Coulonge and then come and see for yourself and enjoy it as much as they did!
It was even better than I had anticipated, so much to see and do that we did not get it all done. Got as far as the D Day beaches but most of the time in the general area around La Coulonge. It was so peaceful and quiet and we really enjoyed our stay. Saw some beautiful churches, castles, chateaus etc etc and loved the countryside. So much to see and do. My wife was absolutely in seventh heaven the whole time. Glen Shaw, Edmonton, Alberta, Canada
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We stayed at La Coulonge for just shy of a week in the spring of 2007 and absolutely loved it! The house itself is beautifully decorated and you can tell that the owner has put a lot of thought into making it not only look lovely, but also comfortable and full of all the little things a guest would need to make it a home away from home. We were provided with great directions, which made the house easy to find, and it is located in the beautiful and quiet Normandy countryside that is within easy driving distance of many visitor attractions.We loved it so much we are seriously considering purchasing a place in the area in the next few years! Brenna Wardrop, Canada
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It was absolutely fabulous. Still enjoying some holiday glow, hope it lasts.Your place is amazing, thanks so much. We had horrible weather unfortunately, poured every day, and I mean poured. We had the weather from the UK that caused all the flooding. It was cool, so we did have to use the heater to take the chill. We read some books, had great nights sleep and teriffic food. Your cherry tree was full of fruit, we munched on a few. Everything went well, your restaurant tips and instructions were great. We hope to go back again someday, it was an amazing place. Pat MacDonald, Calgary, Canada
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We are back in England after a wonderful time in Normandie - every day sunshine. Your cottage is wonderful, we had so much fun staying there. Thank you for your lovely note and the bottle of wine - we arrived about 6pm so we just took the wine into the garden and realised straight away this was going to be a wonderful holiday. I used your lovely recipe book for a couple of recipes - we all love cooking and your kitchen is very well equipped. I loved the central island for preparation and everyone drinking their wine and chatting. Great fun. Wish I was back there. Once again many thanks, Jackie Ward, England
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We loved La Coulonge and got all excited about a buying a place out there..... as I'm sure so many other people do too! It was great having some things already in the kitchen - often we stay in places where you have to buy everything, this way you can use a bit of what's there already and leave things for others to use! David Owen, Calgary, Canada
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Well, our stay at La Coulonge surpassed my expectations - You have an incredibly beautiful home in an inspiring setting. The house is extremely comfortable and your kitchen is wonderful - we had such a great time going to the markets and coming back to house to whip up a french feast! We went to St. Malo, (fantastic) Mont St. Michel, Juno Beach, Chateau Carrouges, Chateau Lassy, Alencon and just about every small town and boulangerie in between. We felt very fortunate to have all of those experiences and look forward to going back. Catherine & Bruce Owen, May 2008
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Availability notes
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Contact details for home 44320
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Name:
Linda Gagnon
Tel:
+1 403 276 7528
Mobile:
+1 403 483 2156
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