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Le Grand Val (cottage)

Home:82041
Sleeps up to:11   (4 bedrooms)
Rates:£900 to £1200 per week
Nearest beach:St-Aubin-sur-Mer: 100 km
Will consider:Long term lets (over 1 month)
Corporate bookings
Changeover day:Flexible
Access:Car advised
Nearest amenities: 6 km
Family friendly?Suitable for children of all ages
Notes:May take pets - please enquire
No smoking at this property
Self-catering

Home description

The house and barn have both been renovated and modernised to a very high standard throughout. They offer lots of original charm for guests to enjoy. The property is suitable for families or friends, and is able to comfortably sleep 8 guests in the main house. It has 1 king en suite, 1 double en suite, and 2 twin bedrooms. There are an additional 3 beds in the barn. The house has a choice of 2 living rooms, the main having a magnificent open fireplace, whilst the other comes complete with T.V. and DVD, in the converted cavé. The house and barn have exposed beams, and oak and stone floors throughout. Outside there is a choice of 4 patios, 2 of them with bbqs, for you to enjoy meals alfresco.

The swimming pool area in the barn has a sauna, shower, and change facilities. It has a paddling pool section for toddlers, and large french doors which open onto a paved and grassed private patio with covered bbq. Sun loungers and deck chairs are provided to help you enjoy the sun. Upstairs in the barn is a Bar which has a large picture window overlooking the pool. As well as your usual pub games such as cards and poker, there is Sky T.V, a DVD player and Nintendo Wii console available to use. Boules can be played on the gravel driveway just outside the well equipped Games room.

Colombage house at Le Grand Val
Colombage house at Le Grand Val
View of the house from the ancient cider press
View of the house from the ancient cider press
Main Living room with wood burning open fireplace
Main Living room with wood burning open fireplace
Heated Indoor  Swimming Pool in converted barn
Heated Indoor Swimming Pool in converted barn
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The Normandy / Orne region

Le Grand Val is located in the village of Mardilly, 6kms from the medieval town of Gacé and 16 kms from the town of Vimoutiers. Both offer a choice of shops, brasseries, restaurants, and weekly French markets for you to sample French life. The region is famed for its cheese, pork, and cider produce. It has a wealth of equestrian centres, with the renowned Haras-de-Pin a short drive away. An equestrian show is held there every Thursday afternoon from March to October.


Gace / Mardilly area

Many days out can be enjoyed from the property's location, including Chateau D'O, Cerza zoo at Lisieux, and Devil Park. The nearest place of interest is Abbaye de Saint-Evroult Notre-Dame-du-Bois which is a ruined abbey next to a lake. It makes a great place for a picnic and has pedalos and boats available for hire.

Medieval Falaise, the birthplace of William the Conquerer, is within 50 kms of the house as is Liseux with its impressive basilisque. For the more adventurous, the area is surrrounded by a wealth of forests which are ideal for hiking and cycling. Golf and fishing are also close by. Canoeing and rafting can be done at Bagnole-de-Orne or Livarot.

The famous Bayeaux Tapestry is just over an hour away, as is Le Mans famed for its 24 hour races. The coast with the D-day landing beaches are only 90 kms drive away. Apart from being a place of historical interest these also make a great day out with sandy beaches and fresh seafood restaurants galore. St. Malo, Mont St. Michel and Paris can be reached in 3 hours.


How to get there

The nearest ferry port is Caen which can be reached from Portsmouth. This route is served by Brittany ferries. The owner can provide a membership code for discount crossings upon request. It is 85 kms drive to the property. Book with www.brittanyferries.com.

The second closest port is Le Harve and this is served by LD Lines from Portsmouth or Newhaven. It is 110 kms drive to the property. Book with ldline.co.uk.

The third closest port is Dieppe which is also served by LD Lines. This is 175 kms drive to the property.

The Channel Tunnel and Dover to Calais/Boulogne ferry routes all give access to the property in just over 3 hours by car.

By plane the nearest airport is Dinard. This is served by Ryanair with flights from Stansted and East Midlands. Book with www.ryanair.com. From here it is a 3 hour drive to the property. Vehicles can be booked through companies such as Hertz for collection at the airport. Paris airport is also 3 hours away by car.


Activities near Gace

Sports:
Tennis in town
Watersports
Waterpark
Horse Riding
Golf within 30 mins drive
Fishing

Great for:
Walking holidays
Rural / countryside retreats


Facilities

Luxuries:Sauna, Log fire, Private indoor Pool, DVD player
General:Central heating, TV, CD player, Telephone, Pool / Snooker table, Table tennis, Games room, Satellite TV
Standard:Kettle, Toaster, Iron, Hair dryer
Utilities:Clothes dryer, Dishwasher, Cooker, Microwave, Fridge, Freezer, Washing machine
Rooms:Bedrooms (4), Bathrooms (1), En suite (2), Shower rooms (1), WCs (3)
Furniture:Sofabeds (1), Single beds (5), Double beds (2), Cots (1), Dining seating for 12, Lounge seating for 12, Sleeps maximum of 11
Other:Linen and towels provided.
Highchair available.
Outdoors:Private garden, BBQ
Access:Secure parking

Further details indoors:
In addition to the 2 en suites there is a superb bathroom with large roll top bath and vanity sink. There is a closet on each floor in the house and 1 in the barn. The house benefits from underfloor and central heating, and all modern kitchen appliances including hob, oven and grill, dishwasher, and washer/dryer. All linen and towels are provided with the exception of towels required for the swimming pool. There are no costs charged to guests for heating or wood use. For toddlers and babies a highchair, cot, and pushchair can be provided. Board games and toys for all ages are ready for you to use, as is a selection of films on DVD. All stereos have iPod docks and CD facilities.

Further details outdoors:
The property is in a very private location nestling in a valley. It is accessed via a 2 km drive down a quiet country lane through a wood. The property is totally secure and has a lockable gate. A long gravel drive with a turning island by the house provides copious space for parking. The garden is grassed throughout with pear, apple, cherry, and walnut trees. There are 2 patio areas by the house, and 1 at the pool end of the barn. In the centre of the garden is another patio area next to the original stone cider press wheel. All offer great views of the valley, house and barn, and of the many birds of prey which live in the woods.


Further details

A welcome basket will be provided for you upon your arrival. The fridge in the bar will also be stocked with beer. We kindly ask that you replenish this before your departure. The English speaking caretakers can be present for your arrival, upon request.


Conditions

Only small pets will be considered, please enquire at time of booking.
Strictly no smoking in the house please. Smoking in the bar and games room is allowed.
A £200 non refundable deposit is required at time of booking. The outstanding balance is then due 6 weeks prior to departure.
A security cheque for £200 is required with the final payment to cover any damages that may occur which are above normal wear and tear. This will be returned within 1 week of your return once the property has been cleaned by the caretaker.
For any bookings over 2 weeks in duration we would require a £500 deposit.


Rental rates

Rental prices originally quoted in: British £Convert to:
PeriodFrom
To
Weekly
Nightly rate Minimum 
stay
WeekdayWeekend
High season 13 Feb 1027 Feb 10£ 1,200--1 Week
Mid season 27 Feb 103 Apr 10£ 900--1 Week
Easter Break 3 Apr 1017 Apr 10£ 1,200--1 Week
Mid season 17 Apr 1017 Jul 10£ 900--1 Week
Summer Break 17 Jul 1018 Sep 10£ 1,200--1 Week
Mid season 18 Sep 1023 Oct 10£ 900--1 Week
Autumn Break 23 Oct 106 Nov 10£ 1,200--1 Week
Mid season 6 Nov 104 Dec 10£ 900--1 Week

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

We are happy to accept cheques and bank transfers made in either GBP or Euros.

Prices for 2011 are available on request.

The £200 security cheque is due at the time of final payment. This is due 6 weeks prior to your holiday. The security cheque will be returned to you within 1 week of your return once the property has been cleaned.

Holidays of 7 days or more ( for example 10 days) will be considered during Low and Mid seasons only. The low season day tariffs will be charged at £70 per day. The Mid season day tariff will be charged at £100 per day.


Availability

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