The Cider Press

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Gite |1 bedroom |Sleeps 2

Barenton in Normandy

£43–£50 / night
£300–£350 / week

Short stays welcome

Changeover flexible

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Key info  Car advised, may take pets - please enquire

About the home

This property, the original cider press, has been most sympathetically and imaginatively converted to provide accommodation for two.

* The sitting area features the original press with:
* Galley-style kitchen with fridge, hob, microwave oven, Shaker-style eating area and comfortable seating.
* There is a shower room with basin and WC.

Open-tread staircase from the platform of the cider press to:

* A spacious double bedroom on mezzanine level.

The property has been designed with a kitchette, rather than a full kitchen. The fridge is half size so we suggest guests shop daily.

From Easter 2011 there will be an i-pod docking station.

Facilities

Further details indoors:
The Cider Press has a breakfast bar, rather than dining table. As the stairs are open tred, for safetly reasons, we do not encourage guests with children to rent this building - it really is designed for couples.

Further details outdoors:
Guest staying at The Cider Press have full access to both gardens, the outside dining area and the bicycles stored in the Bakehouse.

For those taking the whole property The Cider Press is a little haven away from the other buildings, providing privacy and tranquility!

Further details

We prefer to let from Saturday to Saturday but can be flexible for long weekends.

Conditions

Prices include all linen, towels and central heating.

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The Cider Press from the inner courtyard

 

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Cider Press from the orchard and croquet lawn

 

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Downstairs in The Cider Press

 

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Downstairs in The Cider Press

The Normandy / Manche region

Normandy is a beautiful part of France, seeped in history and with plentiful sights to go and visit. From the D Day landing beaches to the Bayeau tapestry the area has something to interest everyone. Children will love the charming castle of Carrouges and Chateau D’O and Le Haras du Pin, the national stud whilst adults might prefer a trip to Monet's garden (about 80km away) or the Apple and Pear museum.

St Fraimbault, a 'village fleuries' is about 20 minutes from Boudet as is Ambrieres-les-Valées, where there is an outside swimming pool, archery, mini golf and canoeing. Aqualand at Avranches is fun.

The ‘Suisse Normande’, a pleasant river valley with some crags and rolling hills and a lovely area for picnics and the opportunity to watch the multitude of paragliders is an easy day trip. Walking, cycling and even canoeing from Pont d'Ouilly are other options.

For those with younger children visit the Enchanted Village at Bellefontaine north of Mortain. Situated in a large parkland it offers a variety of traditional attractions including a miniature railway, electric cars and a quaint fantasy land.

The climate is similar to that of Southern England.

The Barenton area

Boudet is agreat base for keen cyclists to stay at whilst exploring Normandy. We are moments from the Flers-Domfront veloroute or Voie Verte (a disused railway line cycle track) which forms part of an extensive network. This offers an excellent and safe opportunity to get about and explore the area - you can even cycle to Mont St Michel. Do bring your own bikes. We have some on site but they are better used for short local trips!

There is an open air swimming pool at Mortain (15 min drive), horse riding is available near Barenton. Bungee jumping can be found near Clecy.

Golf can be played at Clecy, Granville, Dol de Bretagne and Bagnoles de L’Orne's whose golf course is closest to us. It is a beautiful 9 hole course designed by Harold Becker in 1925 and situated in the middle of the Andaine forest. It is a very pretty, reasonably flat but physical course that dominates in the “doe-ford” glade. A river meanders through the forest and often borders the fairways.

For beaches Mount St Michel is about 50 minutes from Boudet. Carolles is the nearest beach 70 km away and the charming fishing town Cancale is 107 km from the property. Other recommended beaches are Deauville, Houlgate and Trouville-sur-Mer. Base de Loisirs La Ferte Mace is a 65 hectare leisure base centred around La Ferte Mace large lake which is a great alternative to a beach. It has lifeguards in July and August, a play area, volley ball, peddocs, mini golf etc.

More practically the local village, with all essential amenities, including a small supermarket is 2 km away. The historic towns of Domfront and Mortain (all facilities) are 12 km away.
The local English caretaker will cater for welcome dinners, lunches, picnics, etc. on request.

How to get there

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Cars are essential when on your visit as the property is in the heart of the countryside. We recommend travelling by ferry from the UK as our property is less than an hour and a quarter from Caen's ferry port and it is very relaxing and direct way to get to us.

Travelling by Ferry:
Portsmouth - Caen (Britanny Ferries).
Ouistreham port 14km north east of Caen is 1.15 hrs away, served by Britanny Ferries from Portsmouth. 6 hour day time crossing or 7 hour overnight. There is a high speed cat during the peak season. This is three and three quarters hours.

Portsmouth - St Malo (Brittany Ferries)
St Malo is about an hour and half from Boudet. The crosing is eight hours so this is a better option if you decide to travel overnight.

Portmouth- Cherbourg (Britanny Ferries and Condor Ferries)
Cherbourg is about two and a half hours from Boudet.

Poole - Cherbourg (Britanny Ferries
Cherbourg is about two and a half hous from Boudet.

Dover - Calais (plentiful ferries including P&O and SeaFrance) and Euro tunnel
This is about a five or six hour drive from Boudet.

Flying
Rennes - within two hours. Served by Flybe from Southampton, Manchester and Exeter.

Deauville - within two and a half hours. Served by Ryanair from Stansted

Dinard - within two and a half hours. Served by Ryanair from Bristol, Birmingham, Stansted and East Midlands.

Cherbourg - within two and half hours. Served by Flybe from Southampton.

Paris - served by multinational long haul flights. Paris is about a four hour drive from us.

Train
Our local train station is Flers which is about 20 minutes from the property. Frequent trains from Paris take two and a half hours.

Trains from Paris to Normandy leave from Gare Lazare and Gare Montparnasse. You will need to get a RER into the city centre and switch onto the Metro, or get a taxi!

Activities near Barenton

Guestbook for The Cider Press

'Compliments to whoever renovated the property – wow!! Especially like the radiator in the lounge area! Had a fabulous week ..., ate wonderfully, recommend 'Moulin de Jean' for that special occasion. Although been to Mont St Michel on many occasions, fabulous time to see it off season – still magical! Thanks!'

'We loved being here so much we couldn't bear to go out in the eveings. Would love to come back and take over the whole place with some friends - it's perfect.'

'Boudet is by far the best holiday home we have ever stayed in and is somewhere we would love to continue to visit in many years to come.'

Rental prices

Prices for group size 2
Period	From	To	Weekly	Nightly rate		Minimum  stay
				Weekday	Weekend
Chirstmas and New Year	18 Dec 11	10 Jan 12	300£ 300	-	-	1 Week
Winter	10 Jan 12	12 Feb 12	300£ 300	-	-	1 Week
Spring half term	12 Feb 12	19 Feb 12	325£ 325	-	-	1 Week
Spring	19 Feb 12	1 Apr 12	300£ 300	-	-	1 Week
Easter	1 Apr 12	15 Apr 12	325£ 325	-	-	1 Week
Spring	15 Apr 12	3 Jun 12	300£ 300	-	-	1 Week
Summer half term	3 Jun 12	10 Jun 12	325£ 325	-	-	1 Week
Early Summer	10 Jun 12	8 Jul 12	300£ 300	-	-	1 Week
Summer Season	8 Jul 12	1 Sep 12	350£ 350	-	-	1 Week
Late Summer	1 Sep 12	16 Sep 12	325£ 325	-	-	1 Week
Autumn	16 Sep 12	27 Oct 12	300£ 300	-	-	1 Week
Autumn half term	27 Oct 12	4 Nov 12	325£ 325	-	-	1 Week
Winter	4 Nov 12	23 Dec 12	300£ 300	-	-	1 Week
Christmas and New Year	23 Dec 12	8 Jan 13	350£ 350	-	-	1 Week

The property's weekend rates apply to: Friday, Saturday and Sunday nights

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

Rental rates are from Saturday to Saturday. If you are looking for a shorter break please enquire.

Rental prices are in £ sterling but we are happy to accept Euros.

Prices include linen, towels, central heating and hot water.

Availability

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