Sorry - no pets allowed Suitable for children Smokers welcome Self-catering
Home description
This stone cottage with living/dining room opening on to the pool deck with private swimming pool is located in a little hamlet and is an excellent base for resting, walking, biking and swimming. A beautiful and tranquil rural position close to many lakes ans historic towns. Ideal for families seeking relaxation.
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The Loire Valley / Mayenne region
St Hilaire du Harcouet with its famous country open market is 15 km away, Historical Fougères with large forest and the medieval castle is 20 km away. Historical Mayenne and castle is 35 km away as well as Domfront with wild water and cliffs, great for climbing and canoeing. The Mont Saint Michel and the beaches are 50 km away. The locality within easy driving distance there are wonderful beaches, swimming and boating lakes, children's parks, interesting historic towns, Roman remains, Caen is a wonderful historic city and the Museum to Peace. Do not miss the Tapestry at Bayeux.
La Doree / Fougerolles du Plessis area
The district Fougerolles du Plessis is a delightfully situated village, just 3/4 hour from the nearest beaches yet set in the charming Mayenne Bocage, an area of undulating woodlands, rolling fields and trickling streams.
The village has excellent local services : a supermarket, petrol station, banks, hairdressers, bars, bakeries. In fact, everything you could need. It is only a short drive to the very pretty town of Fougeres, to St Hilaire du Harcouet with its renowned Wednesday market or to larger ( but equally attractive) cities such as Mayenne.
How to get there
St Malo Ferrie is about one hour drive and Cherbourg is less than 2 hours. Ryan Air Fly Stanstead to Dinard in just less than an hour. To fly Dinard or Rennes are also within the hour maybe 45 mn drive, Ryan Air has cheap air fares in to Dinard and B Midlands have reasonable fares to both Dinard and Rennes ; from Ireland flights, from Dublin to Rennes with Aer Lingus until October, Ryan Air have good rates in car hire. Nearest Ferry Ports : Caen : 1.5 hrs (Brittany Ferries) St Malo : 1.5 hrs (Brittany Ferries) Cherbourg : 2 hrs (Brittany Ferries) Le Havre : 2 hrs (LD Lines)
Nearest Travel Links
Airport:
Dinard, Rennes: 100 km
Railway:
LAVAL-RENNES: 50 km
Ferry:
St Malo, Cherbourg, Caen: 100 km
Activities near La Doree
Sports: Tennis in town Watersports Waterpark Horse Riding Golf within 30 mins drive Fishing
Great for: Walking holidays Rural / countryside retreats Beach or lakeside relaxation Cycling holidays
Facilities
Luxuries:
DVD player, Private outdoor pool (heated)
General:
Central heating, TV, Video player, CD player, Pool / Snooker table, Table tennis, Games room, Satellite TV
Sofabeds (1), Single beds (2), Double beds (2), Cots (1), Dining seating for 12, Sleeps maximum of 8
Other:
Please check with the owner regarding linen and towels. Highchair available.
Outdoors:
Balcony / Terrace, Private outdoor pool (unheated), Shared garden, Private fishing lake / river, Swing set
Access:
Parking space
Further details indoors: Most attractive and unusual conversion of part of a working farm. The kitchen is well appointed, spacious and like the rest of downstairs has a traditionally tiled French floor throughout. There is an electric cooker plus microwave, washing machine, fridge, freezer and a family sized table. The bathroom is downstairs and also a delightful and comfortable roomy living room with T.V and satellite digibox. UPSTAIRS : is most unusual and very pretty. There are 3 double beds and 2 singles in the three bedrooms (one of which is a delightful mezzanine room.) and 1 W.C.
Further details outdoors: OUTSIDE : The house has exceptionally pretty flower gardens. A terrace with barbecue, swings for the children and 6 metre long pool. Table tennis, billiards, table football, electronic darts, sand-box, quad bikes which are available to hire. Ample parking area.
Further details
The pool is only available in May, September and October. Sorry, no pets. Linen and towels are not automaticly provided, but can be for an extra charge but must be requested when booking, price per person and week is 10€. A 25% deposit is required to secure your reservation, with the balance to be paid 8 weeks before rental period commences. 25% deposit which is required before a booking can be confirmed is non-refundable. You are advised to take out a Travel Insurance Policy with a cancellation clause, such as Europ Assistance, which may enable you to recover non-refundable monaies in the event of cancellation. A breakages deposit of 150€ is required on arrival, to be refunded within 2 weeks or your departure, subject to satisfactory property inspection. Changeover Saturday Cleaning : whole house cleaning is available on departure at a cost of 40 €uros.. Telephone is available for emergency. Electricity is not included in rent.
Rental rates
Rental prices originally quoted in: Euros €
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January to March
6 Jan 08
29 Mar 08
350£304
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April, May
29 Mar 08
31 May 08
450£391
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September to December
30 Aug 08
20 Dec 08
350£304
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Christmas
20 Dec 08
27 Dec 08
600£522
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New Year
27 Dec 08
3 Jan 09
600£522
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NB: Prices may be subject to change at the owner's discretion.
Payment is by bankdraft with euros and final payment is due 8 weeks poir to arrival. If final payment is not received by due day, Booking will become nil and void and deposit will be lost.
Please keep proof of all transactions so any problems can be cleared up as soon as possible.
Guestbook
You will find the guest book at the cottage. Please, feel free to leave your comments as these are all welcome.
Availability
See below for next 6 months' availability - to see the next 24 months click here
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Contact owner
To contact this owner please visit: http://www.holidaylettings.co.uk/33141
Contact details for home 33141
Please mention Holiday Lettings
Name:
Monique Foureau
Tel:
+33 (0)243 055057
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Contact Notes: E-mail or phone between 13h-14h or 20h-21h