Grand Houx

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Gite |3 bedrooms |Sleeps 7

Le Ham in Loire Valley

£43–£57 / night
£300–£400 / week

7 nights minimum stay

Changeover Saturday

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Key info  Beach or lakeside relaxation, car essential, private garden, no pets allowed

About the home

Grand Houx is set in a small hamlet of 3 houses and just a short distance from the village of Le Ham. It is in easy reach of towns for shopping or wandering around their weekly markets.There is lots to do and see, a great base to explore a fantastic region. Nearby are places for canoeing, rock climbing, horse riding, cycling and walking with many of the old railway tracks converted to bridleways Large forests are close by with wildlife, fungi and flora to suit the naturalist. It is also close to 3 large bathing lakes with lifeguards, bars and play areas. There are abundant attractive towns and pretty villages to visit as well as the many castles and Roman sites. Nearby there are golf courses and fishing lakes and for those who like motor racing Le Mans is only 45 mins away by car.Or you can just sit and relax in the house or the fully enclosed secluded garden.

Facilities

Further details indoors:
At the moment we are offering 3 bedroom accommodation with large garden and patio.
The sitting room is large and airy with french windows leading to the garden, it has original oak beams and fireplace with a wood burning stove for the colder seasons. There is ample seating for you to watch freesat TV, play music or just have a quiet read in comfort. A large selection of books,games,jigsaws,cd's and dvd's is provided for your enjoyment .The dining kitchen is large and well equipped with fitted units, dresser and table and chairs as well as built in seating. The shower room, separate WC and utility areas are found leading off the kitchen through what was once the bread oven! Stairs lead up from the kitchen to the attractive bedrooms set in the eaves with exposed oak beams and sloping ceilings.

Further details outdoors:
The exterior of the property provides a parking area for up to 5 cars and a large enclosed private garden. The garden includes a large grassed area, rockeries and patio with built in barbecue and garden furniture.
There is also a rotary line for drying clothes.

Further details

The house is over 250 years old and therefore doorways and some beams are low. We have put padding in most low doorways but the quirky nature of the house is a great part of its charm and we cannot accept any liability for people not taking due care of their head!
At the moment we are offering three bedrooms, two double and one twin, we can however on request put a further single bed into the first large double bedroom.
As the house is a true longere bedroom 2 does lead into bedroom 3 via an interconnecting door.
A cot, high chair and stair gate are available on request, please inquire at time of booking

Conditions

The gite is available from 4 pm on the day of arrival and must be vacated by 10 am on the day of departure in order for house keeping to take place.
Please note that a damages deposit is not required but breakages / damage is required to be replaced or paid for. Please leave the property in a clean and tidy condition.
Cancellations must be in writing by the holidaymaker. If the cancellation is made before 8 weeks prior to the start of the holiday then the holidaymaker's liability shall be limited to the forfeit of the deposit paid. If the cancellation is made within 8 weeks of the start of the holiday then the full rental amount will be forfeit. It is advisable to make sure your holiday insurance is good enough to cover this eventuality.
If for any reason we have to cancel the holiday a full refund of monies paid up to that point will be given, any refund is restricted to any monies paid for the hire of the property.

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House and patio

 

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House and patio from the garden

 

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the south facing garden and house

 

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Bedroom 2 (double)

The Loire Valley / Mayenne region

The region is a rural verdant area with a climate not dissimilar to south west England. It is normally a few degrees warmer with spring starting earlier and mild autumns.
There is something for everyone to enjoy from shopping eg in Mayenne or Laval to visiting Roman remains with museum and exhibition at nearby Jublains. If you prefer medieval towns try Domfront with its biannual medieval festival or the walled citadel of Saints Suzanne with its summer Sunday jousting. Or you may prefer to wander around some of the prettiest villages in France such as St. Ceneri de Gerei with its artist studios,lovely restaurants and interesting church and walk ways.
Castles abound in the region from the local Lassey les Chateaux with beautiful castle and attractive restaurants and cafes to further afield in the Loire Valley itself with its many, many chateaux. A little nearer in history are the D-Day beaches, about 80 miles away on the Normandy coast.
There is plenty of scope for walking,cycling and canoeing such as at St Leonard des Bois in the Alps Mancelles or just have a peaceful walk in the many nearby forests.

The Le Ham area

The region is a wonderful rural area, handy for the ferry and close enough to the Loire valley ,Brittany and Normandy with the D-Day beaches and coastline for a day out.
Le Ham itself is a pleasant busy village with a local bar and lunch time restaurant ; it enjoys its yearly fete day in early August providing a car boot sale,meal,bar,entertainment and firework display. A really good day out! And if you miss this nearly all villages have something similar through out the summer months.
You can buy your daily bread from the bar "Chez Nellie" but do try the bakery a short distance away in Le Ribay - delicious bread! The nearest small super market is at Javeron but a bigger one is available at Villaines la Juhel about 5 miles away, a lovely little town in itself. If you fancy a meal out try the local spa town of Bagnoles de l'Orne with its many restaurants and cafes.A beautiful place with golfing, a casino, lake and park as well some exquisite shops.
The local tipples of cider and calvados are widely available as well as good beer from an English brewery not many miles away.
In season we can arrange a fungi foray or advise on what to find and where with help in identifying the edible from the inedible. A great chance to sample the true feel and taste of France.

How to get there

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Travel by ferry
Portsmouth - Caen 3hrs 45mins by catamaran, 5hrs 45mins by ferry but if overnight then 7 hrs, about 75 miles (1.5 hrs) away from us.
Portsmouth - Cherbourg 3hrs by catamaran about 120 miles away (2.5 hrs).
Portsmouth - St Malo 10hrs 45mins overnight.
Portsmouth - Le Harve about 120 miles away (2 hrs)
Poole - Cherbourg 2hrs 20 mins by catamaran, 6hrs 30mins overnight.
Plymouth - Roskoff 5hrs 30mins.
Cork - Roskoff 13hrs 30mins.
By Eurotunnel
Frequent service about every 40 mins ,lasting about 30 mins. About 260 miles away (4hrs).
By air (cheaper fight services)
Manchester to Renne
Manchester to Tours
Stanstead to Dinard
East Midlands to Dinard. Car hire is available at the airports.

Activities near Le Ham

Rental prices

Prices for group size 7
Period	From	To	Weekly	Nightly rate		Minimum  stay
				Weekday	Weekend
Low	3 Dec 11	18 Dec 11	300£ 300	-	-	1 Week
High	18 Dec 11	8 Jan 12	400£ 400	-	-	1 Week
Low	8 Jan 12	15 Apr 12	300£ 300	-	-	1 Week
Mid	15 Apr 12	8 Jul 12	350£ 350	-	-	1 Week
High	8 Jul 12	9 Sep 12	400£ 400	-	-	1 Week
Low	9 Sep 12	16 Dec 12	300£ 300	-	-	1 Week
High	16 Dec 12	6 Jan 13	400£ 400	-	-	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.

From the beginning of November to the end of April there is a heating cost supplement of £15 per week.

Payment is by bank transfer and full details are provided on booking. A 25% deposit is payable on booking the property,with the final balance becoming payable 8 weeks before the arrival date.If the booking is made within 8 weeks of the arrival date then the full cost of the rental payment is payable at the time of booking.

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