Evron holiday farmhouse accommodation, Coevrons with walking, log fire, air con, internet access, telephone, rural retreat, TV, DVD

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Les Mesliers (farmhouse)

Home description

We are located in a quiet farming community on one of the Coevron hillsides with fantastic views of the valley below where the river Erve meanders through. Being located in Mayenne, places us in the Loire region where the good weather begins.

Le Mans is a short drive away for the racing enthusiasts who want a quiet retreat. There are many other interesting and historic places, such as the Galo Roman town of Jublain, La Fleche Zoo and Saulges Caves, to visit a short drive away.

The nearby quiet village of Saint Georges sur Erve has fishing, hunting and walking activities. You can enjoy quiet walks down local lanes and footpaths directly from our gite. The local Sillé forest has a large lake where you can enjoy fishing, walking, pony riding and boating - ideal for family activities. There are two good restaurants overlooking the lake.

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Bedroom	Le Mans - in the pit

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The Loire Valley / Mayenne region

We are situated in the area known as the COEVRONS (hills) encompassing the Mayenne and Sarthe regions. It combines historical heritage and unspoilt countryside with outdoor activities: all-terrain bicycling or hiking in the hills and woods, horse riding along small country lanes, sailing or windsurfing, fishing in the fresh water rivers and ponds.

Generally warmer than UK in the summer. The seasons start about 3 weeks earlier and finish a month later than UK April and May can be pleasant and warm months when our strawberries are ready for picking. June, July and August are usually hot months, ideal for evenings outdoors and BBQs.

Evron / Coevrons area

Explore the amazing geological features of the canyon of Saulges with its two extensive subterranean caves, Rochefort and Margot, discovered in 1967; learn about the ancient world at the Gallo-Roman town of Jublains, Noviodunum, the largest site of Roman ruins in all of the western part of France.

Re-live the middle-ages of William the Conqueror at the thousand-year old fortress of the picturesque village of St Suzanne. The medieval city dominates with its ramparts overlooking the river Erve. Its keep, its castle, its old houses and its museum testify to the richness of its historical past. The site is a paradise for hikers thanks to more than 100 km of paths open to all activities, pedestrian, equestrian and cyclists. St Suzanne and its surroundings, have many festivities and animations both medieval and spectacular, demonstrating knighthood for young and old, to revive the life of the Middle Ages.

Alternatively, you can visit the renaissance chateaux of Bourgon and Roche Pichemer in Saint Ouen des Vallons and the Rocher in Mézangers, and in Evron the remarkable 11th-16th century basilica, Notre Dame de l'Epine, with its Roman and Gothic architecture, and the adjoining 'Our Lady of the Thorn' convent.

Mayenne Region

On both banks of the River Mayenne, reputedly one of France's most picturesque rivers, the département of Mayenne is a rich agricultural area interspersed with lakes and inhabited châteaux and manor houses. The two main towns on the river are Mayenne and Laval.

The main town of Laval is rich in art and history. Set on the banks of the Mayenne River, Laval has a medieval castle which is home to the museum of "naïve art" and a superb collection of marble works from the 17th and 18th century, now perfectly restored and open all year. Guided boat tours can be taken around Laval every day from even in the winter.

The nearby town of Evron is a medieval city where perfect examples of Romanesque and Gothic architecture can be seen in its magnificent basilica. It also some good restaurants and supermarkets!

Lassay Les Chateaux is a very attractive old town. The Chateau is open – ask us for details. There are good walks around the town and longer ones taking in all three Chateaux as well as a Matisse Walk. There are often markets with artists and other interesting activities.

Domfront is a very lovely medieval town. Explore the narrow back streets, cafes and restaurants and the church built with concrete. When you get to the top of fortified area, you can enjoy a fantastic view across the surrounding countrysides. Town walk maps are available at the tourist office by the castle entrance. Don't miss the medieval fetes where you can dress up in period costume.

Bagnoles de l’Orne is a Spa town with amazing buildings, a casino, fine shops and restaurants (Hotel de Paris is our favourite with a view of the lake). The lake is a pleasant walk after lunch and has pedalos, tennis and other activities. Events are always happening there, such as antique markets, Tour de France cycle stage, etc.

Jublains is a very large scale Galo-Roman Town, has an excellent museum and fort, theatre, temple and Roman baths (under the church!). A wealth of information.

St. Leonard des Bois is a lovely village with an old church, river walks, canoes – visit St. Ceneri de Gerei which is close by and said to be one of the prettiest villages in France – home to artists - their studios are often open, good restaurants. Walk along the river and enjoy the old church.

Sarthe region

A departement of rich countryside broken up by the rivers Loir and Sarthe. The pretty landscape is best explored on foot or by bike, so that you can take in the unspoilt, charming villages and waterways which are characteristic of Sarthe. The nearby historic town is Sille le Guillaume.

Le Mans, set on the River Sarthe, best known for its 24 hour motor race, is also a beautiful medieval centre with Renaissance buildings, a Gothic cathedral and numerous museums. Other events are shown all year, such as the popular motorcyle weekend race in May.

La Flèche on the River Loir, is home of the La Fleche zoo (open all year) with 30 hectares of river activities. Nearby, Le Lude has a magnificent fortress with guided tours and fabulous "Son et Lumière" shows of fireworks and waterjets by night.

How to get there

Only 2 hours from Caen (Brittany Ferries) or 3 hours from cheaper ferries at Le Havre or Dieppe (LD Lines and Transmanche). Around 4-5 hours from Boulogne/Calais (Seacat, Tunnel, etc). Also cheap flights from Rennes, Angers, Dinan and Tours (Flybe and Ryanair).

Activities near Evron

Facilities

Further details indoors:
The house has a large double bedroom upstairs with oak beams and a large king-size bed and single bed in same room. The small bedroom upstairs contains two single beds. The bedrooms can comfortably accommodate five people, ideal for a family or group visiting Le Mans etc. The main bedroom has a wardrobe and set of drawers. A single bed or cot is also available in the same room. Upstairs there is also an adjoining shower room with a wash basin, wc and a wall heater.

Downstairs leads you to a large kitchen/diner room and a separate lounge. A split level front door leads you into the kitkitchen/dining area with a gas cooker, sink, fridge/freezer, washing machine and tumble-dryer. The dining table has seating for six people. Another door leads you into the lounge where there is a log fire, satellite wide-screen TV, DVD player and a collection of books and games to relax with. There is also a double bed/settee in the lounge for extra guests or family which gives a maximum accommodation of 7. Air conditioning and heating is included in the kitchen and lounge areas.

We also have a telephone connection or WIFI suitable for Internet and email use (small charge for use).

Further details outdoors:
Archery and netball equipment available.
Horse riding in area.
We also have a 4.5 m splash pool for your enjoyment. Kids love it!
Double swing for children in separate area.

Further details

We include a small breakage and cleaning insurance charge for groups where the risks are high.

Bike hire is 30 euros per bike per week with a returnable deposit of 40 euros. Payable at time of booking.

Conditions

Payment to be made within 3 weeks to retain booking. Minimum deposit 20%. Balance due 8 weeks before booking.
Cancellation refund only given if we receive an alternative booking for the same dates, but can be carried over to another date, if available, (valid for up to one year after booking).

Rental rates

Period	From	To	Weekly	Nightly rate		Minimum  stay
				Weekday	Weekend
May 08	1 May 08	31 May 08	255£  255	4040	4545	3 Nights
June 08	31 May 08	1 Jul 08	290£  290	4040	4545	3 Nights
July 08	1 Jul 08	26 Jul 08	290£  290	4040	4545	3 Nights
Aug-Sept 08	26 Jul 08	6 Sep 08	350£  350	0-	0-	1 Week
Sept-Oct 08	6 Sep 08	31 Oct 08	255£  255	4040	4545	3 Nights
Unavailable Nov-Feb09	31 Oct 08	1 Mar 09	300£  300	0-	0-	1 Week
March 09	1 Mar 09	5 Apr 09	220£  220	3535	3535	3 Nights
April 5 - May 18 * 09	5 Apr 09	19 May 09	275£  275	4040	4040	3 Nights
May 19 - Jul 17 * 09	19 May 09	18 Jul 09	315£  315	4545	5050	2 Nights
Jul 18 - Sep 5 09	18 Jul 09	6 Sep 09	395£  395	0-	0-	1 Week
Sep 6 - Oct 3 09	6 Sep 09	4 Oct 09	310£  310	4545	4545	3 Nights

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

NB: Prices may be subject to change at the owner's discretion.
Prices may be subject to change at the owner's discretion. Pay by sterling or euro - cheque, transfer or card.
Short Breaks - Self Catering - See 'per night' columns above.
Overnight guest in house - 45 Euros per person per night including food. 10% reduction for 2 or more. Maximum 5.
Long term accommodation - Can also be arranged at a negotiable price (from £400 per month).

Guestbook

Thanks for letting us stay at your home. We had a fantastic time here and saw lots of villages and countryside, peaceful and relaxing, not seen much back in UK. Le Mans museum is definitely woth seeing.. Keith, Dawn, William and Emily. - April 2008

Many thanks to Amy and Jim for providing our family with a home from home in a lovely part of the world. little extras like UK TV, English reading material and DVDs make a big diference with 3 children. Thanks for the wine and cakes. Alex, Amanda and Danielle, Nathan & Luke - October 2007

Thanks a lot for the week. It's a lovely place and you made us all feel really welcome and we'll be back in the future (when our baby Matt can walk). Linda, Andrew and Matthew.

Thank you very much for your lovely home for our weeks holiday. We thoroughly enjoyed having no commitments and deadlines to meet or telephones to answer. Many thanks for the bottle of wine, the grapes and walnuts. Beryl and Leo.

Thank you for making us feel so welcome at this beautiful location. It has been a tranquil retreat from our first experiences of Le Mans 24 hour race. Nicky, Chris Anna and Amelia

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Name:	James & Amy Forrest
Tel:	+33 (0)243 027906
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