Le Mesnil Gonfroy
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About the home
Le Mesnil Gonfroy is a peaceful farmhouse set in rural Normandy 20 minutes from beautiful sandy beaches. In addition to the 6 characterful bedrooms there is a well-equipped kitchen with arch through to breakfast room, a large, beamed drawing room with enormous stone fireplace, dining room with beautiful old oak table seating 14 and a games room with a table tennis table.
French doors make the mature garden accessible from every ground floor room, the garden comes equipped with furniture and a gas BBQ. The heated 10m x 5m swimming pool, set on the lower lawn away from the house, has sunloungers and pool side furniture.
Nearby the pretty village of Hambye offers bars, restaurants and a market in addition to other small shops where fresh food can be purchased. The spacious, centrally heated farmhouse has been renovated to a very high standard. The house and pool are both wheelchair accessible.
| Size: | Sleeps up to 14, 6 bedrooms |
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| Nearest beach: | Les Salines, 21km |
| Will consider: | Corporate lets House swaps Long lets Short breaks |
| Access: | Car advised Wheelchair access Nearest amenities: 1km |
| Family friendly? | Suitable for children of all ages Suitable for people with restricted mobility |
| Notes: | Pets welcome No smoking at this property Self-catering |
Facilities
| Luxuries: | Log fire, Private outdoor pool (heated), Internet access, DVD player |
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| General: | Central heating, TV, Video player, CD player, Telephone, Table tennis, Games room, Satellite TV, Wi-fi available |
| Standard: | Kettle, Toaster, Iron, Hair dryer |
| Utilities: | Clothes dryer, Dishwasher, Cooker, Microwave, Fridge, Freezer, Washing machine |
| Rooms: | 6 Bedrooms, 4 bathrooms of which 2 en suites and 2 shower rooms |
| Furniture: | Single beds (10), Double beds (2), Dining seating for 12, Lounge seating for 12 |
| Other: | Please check with the advertiser regarding linen and towels Highchair available |
| Outdoors: | Balcony / Terrace, Private outdoor pool (heated), Private garden, BBQ, Bicycles available, Swing set |
| Access: | Wheelchair friendly, Parking space |
Further details indoors:
The house is enormous and has one bedroom with king sized bed, one with double bed and the there are three other bedrooms with two full size 3 foot single beds. The sixth bedroom is massive and has three 3 foot single beds and a further bed can be pulled out from under one of the beds to make four.
Further details outdoors:
The sun terrace is furnished to allow for al fresco dining.
The magnificent private, heated 10 x 5m pool is set away from the house with lovely views over the valley and, for peace of mind, security fenced.
There is a large pool hut for changing and sun loungers and pool furniture are provided. The terraces are a real sun trap.
Further details
Bed linen and towels are available at £18 per person. Rental includes heating, hot water, logs, washing machine, tumble drier and the private, heated swimming pool (May to October only). Also free phone calls to all European landlines.
Conditions
Short breaks are available please enquire.
Discounts available for late bookings.
Discounts available for parties of less than six
We can provide discounts for ferry crossings from the UK with Brittany Ferries of upto 20%.
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The Normandy / Manche region
This very beautiful part of Normandy is so easy to reach from England via Cherbourg or Caen yet remains completely unspoilt.
The countryside is real Normandy with brown and white spotty cows, cider orchards and small family farms. The area is renowned for its delicious food; cheese, cider, pommeau and calvados and especially for its fish and shellfish.
The Hambye area
The pretty nearby town of Hambye has two boulangeries for warm French bread and croissants in the morning. It also has a butchers and small supermarket for everyday needs. It also has two small weekly street markets and two bar/restaurants, one of which serves excellent lunches every day. Nearby is the fabulous restaurant at the Auberge de L'Abbee, which has a wonderful ambiance and the varied menu provides a perfect choice for a special meal. The nearby romantic ruins of the Benedictine Hambye Abbey set on the banks of the River Sienne, is also a fascinating place to explore.
The wide, safe, sandy beaches on the nearby coast never seem to get busy and the warm shallow sea is lovely for swimming. At low tide you can enjoy watching the local farmers with their tractors tending the acres of oyster and mussel beds.
How to get there
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| Nearest Travel Links | |
| Airport: | Dinard/Rennes: 90 km |
| Railway: | Le Villedieu les Poeles: 73 km |
| Ferry: | Cherbourg/Caen: 80 km |
Brittany Ferries sail from Portsmouth to Caen and Cherbourg and Poole to Cherbourg.
Both French ports are approximately a 1.5 hour drive from Hambye.
Ferry discounts are available when booking Le Mesnil Gonfroy.
Activities near Hambye
Tennis in town
Watersports
Horse Riding
Golf within 30 mins drive
Fishing
Walking holidays
Rural / countryside retreats
Beach or lakeside relaxation
Cycling holidays
Guestbook for Le Mesnil Gonfroy
"A really wonderful week in this well found house: the house, two gardens and the pool. All excellent!" - Fisher family from Hertfordshire.
"We were so impressed by everything we saw. Especially driving through the gate and seeing the house for the first time was a sensation. We wish all other visitors a great time in this fabulous place." - Mazurkiewicz family from Holland.
"We have really enjoyed our stay at Le Mesnil Gonfroy - the farmhouse is all you can expect and more. The swimming pool is fantastic and the grounds and facilities excellent." - Wilde family from Somerset.
"We had a terrific week in your house in Normandy. The nine kids ranging from three to twelve had a lovely time, thanks to your beautiful garden. The nicely designed swimming pool was larger than expected and the many toys, bikes and the big chimney for lots of cosiness in the evening, were the finishing touches for the perfect stay." - De Swart family from the Netherlands.
"We chose Le Mesnil Gonfroy for my 40th birthday and celebrated with all the family. The farmhouse definately had the "wow" factor upon arrival and was very homely and met all our needs. Thank you for a fabulous stay and fond memories." - McNeil family from Kent.
"The farmhouse was stunning and every detail thought of. The gardens were delightful and last but not least the pool was fantastic. We could not fault the location of the farmhouse it was so secluded yet only a short drive from the friendly village of Hambye." The Jannehs, UK
"This is a lovely part of Normandy and you have created a superb home here - we lacked for nothing." The Powells, UK
"A truly fabulous week in you magical home. [We have] fallen even more in love with this little corner of paradise - thankyou again for sharing your home with our happy family." The Mellors, UK
"What a great week's holiday we had at Le Mesnil Gonfroy. The house was beautiful, in a lovely setting and the disabled facilities for my father were fantastic. The shower chair and pool hoist were literally revelations to him and he had his first swim for over 10 years." The Georges, UK
Rental prices
| Rental prices originally quoted in: British £ | Convert to: |
| Prices for group size 14 | ||||||
| Period | From | To | Weekly | Nightly rate | Minimum stay | |
| Weekday | Weekend | |||||
| Special Offer was £935 | 4 Feb 12 | 25 Feb 12 | £ 595 | 190 | 190 | 3 Nights |
| 25 Feb 12 | 31 Mar 12 | £ 935 | 190 | 190 | 3 Nights | |
| 31 Mar 12 | 7 Apr 12 | £ 1245 | - | - | 1 Week | |
| 7 Apr 12 | 14 Apr 12 | £ 1350 | - | - | 1 Week | |
| 14 Apr 12 | 28 Apr 12 | £ 1050 | - | - | 1 Week | |
| 28 Apr 12 | 12 May 12 | £ 1275 | - | - | 1 Week | |
| 12 May 12 | 19 May 12 | £ 1395 | - | - | 1 Week | |
| 19 May 12 | 26 May 12 | £ 1485 | - | - | 1 Week | |
| 26 May 12 | 2 Jun 12 | £ 1650 | - | - | 1 Week | |
| 2 Jun 12 | 9 Jun 12 | £ 2450 | - | - | 1 Week | |
| 9 Jun 12 | 16 Jun 12 | £ 1820 | - | - | 1 Week | |
| 16 Jun 12 | 23 Jun 12 | £ 1930 | - | - | 1 Week | |
| 23 Jun 12 | 30 Jun 12 | £ 2155 | - | - | 1 Week | |
| 30 Jun 12 | 7 Jul 12 | £ 2315 | - | - | 1 Week | |
| 7 Jul 12 | 14 Jul 12 | £ 2630 | - | - | 1 Week | |
| 14 Jul 12 | 21 Jul 12 | £ 2830 | - | - | 1 Week | |
| 21 Jul 12 | 25 Aug 12 | £ 2950 | - | - | 1 Week | |
| 25 Aug 12 | 1 Sep 12 | £ 2890 | - | - | 1 Week | |
| 1 Sep 12 | 8 Sep 12 | £ 1615 | - | - | 1 Week | |
| 8 Sep 12 | 15 Sep 12 | £ 1515 | - | - | 1 Week | |
| 15 Sep 12 | 22 Sep 12 | £ 1315 | - | - | 1 Week | |
| 22 Sep 12 | 29 Sep 12 | £ 1075 | - | - | 1 Week | |
| 29 Sep 12 | 20 Oct 12 | £ 995 | - | - | 1 Week | |
| 20 Oct 12 | 27 Oct 12 | £ 950 | - | - | 1 Week | |
| 27 Oct 12 | 3 Nov 12 | £ 1315 | - | - | 1 Week | |
| 3 Nov 12 | 22 Dec 12 | £ 985 | - | - | 1 Week | |
| 22 Dec 12 | 29 Dec 12 | £ 2095 | - | - | 1 Week | |
| 29 Dec 12 | 5 Jan 13 | £ 2095 | - | - | 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 include central heating, hot water, logs, washing machine, tumble drier and private, heated outdoor pool (May - end of Oct).
Discounts available for parties of less than six.
Discounts available for late bookings.and short breaks.
If travelling from the UK discounts are available on all Brittany Ferries crossings of at least 20%.
SPECIAL WINTER DISCOUNT - all weeks in February reduced from £935 to £595.
SHORT BREAKS in February £190 per night (minimum 3 night stay).
Availability
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Contact the owner
* Required fields Please check the following errors: | 2 years listed You are contacting Sue Smart
Languages spoken    The owner is based in the United Kingdom and has advertised with Holiday Lettings since 2009. This farmhouse has so far received 0 reviews.  |
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