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Cottage |4 bedrooms |Sleeps 10

Mardilly in Gace

From £950 per week

7 nights minimum stay

Changeover flexible

4 out of 5

1 review | Write a review

Key info  Swimming pool, car advised, private garden, may take pets - please enquire

About the home

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 2 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.

Facilities

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 will be present for you on your arrival, unless it is very late.

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.

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Colombage house at Le Grand Val

 

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View of the house from the ancient cider press

 

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Main Living room with wood burning open fireplace

 

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Heated Indoor Swimming Pool in converted barn

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.

The 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. Deauville and Trouville-sur-Mer are also an hour away and are the original coastal resorts of the rich and famous in France with fantastic seafood restaurants,casinos,and shops, very popular with tourists. 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

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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 54 miles (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 70 miles (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 110 miles (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 property can be reached from the UK from London City Airport to Deauville Airport direct with KLM, Air France, and City Jet. Also from Edingburgh and Dundee, indirect. The property is 47 miles (1 1/4 hours) from Deauville Airport. The second 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

Reviews

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30 Oct 2011

“Brilliant - would definately go again” If you are looking for a holiday with complete peace and quiet this is definately the place for you. Large garden, great for kids to play in - in fact middle child learnt to ride her bike there. Swimming pool is large enough for a family to play around in but probably not if you want to use for exercise. Games room is a blessing if your weather is not too great, plenty for kids and adults of all ages to get involved with. House itself was lovely. When we go away self-catering we always pack everything but the kitchen sink but with this property it really wasn't necessary. Our group (3 kids, 2 parents, 3 grandparents) had a fantastic time, kids said it was the best holiday they have ever had and would love to come back again. It is a fair drive to the normandy beaches but close by there is a local run museum at Montromel where we learnt far more than at the larger more commercial sites, (museum is also completely unbiased and story is told from all angels). This location is ideal for those who want a quiet getaway, lots of animals coming into the garden and beautiful clear starry nights. My only downs are that as we had a toddler some of the steps can be quite steep, also no wifi at the property. Highly recommended for some great bonding time together though!

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Rental prices

Prices for group size 10
Period	From	To	Weekly	Nightly rate		Minimum  stay
				Weekday	Weekend
Low season	7 Jan 12	11 Feb 12	950£ 950	0-	0-	1 Week
High season	11 Feb 12	18 Feb 12	1600£ 1600	0-	0-	1 Week
Mid season	18 Feb 12	31 Mar 12	1450£ 1450	0-	0-	1 Week
Easter	31 Mar 12	14 Apr 12	1600£ 1600	0-	0-	1 Week
Mid season	14 Apr 12	30 Jun 12	1450£ 1450	0-	0-	1 Week
Summer season	30 Jun 12	8 Sep 12	1600£ 1600	0-	0-	1 Week
Mid season	8 Sep 12	20 Oct 12	1450£ 1450	0-	0-	1 Week
Autumn Break	20 Oct 12	3 Nov 12	1600£ 1600	0-	0-	1 Week
Mid season	3 Nov 12	22 Dec 12	1450£ 1450	0-	0-	1 Week
Christmas New Year	22 Dec 12	5 Jan 13	1600£ 1600	0-	0-	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.

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 £90 per day. The Mid season day tariff will be charged at £120 per day.

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2 years listed You are contacting Chrissie Sharman Landline n/a Mobile +44 07733 622850 Languages spoken The owner is based in the United Kingdom and has advertised with Holiday Lettings since 2009. This cottage has received 1 review from previous guests.