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Cottage |2 bedrooms |Sleeps 5

Mortain in Normandy

From £295 per week

3 nights minimum stay

Changeover flexible

4 out of 5

1 review | Write a review

Key info  Car essential, private garden, may take pets - please enquire

About the home

Beautiful stone country cottage, with beamed ceilings, standing in its' own level grounds. The gardens (mostly lawned) surround the cottage and are fully enclosed by post & rail timber fencing with wire mesh between to safeguard toddlers/pets.

Ground Floor has well-equipped farmhouse kitchen/diner with views to front and rear, sitting room with wood-burning stove in traditional granite fireplace, and W.C. First Floor has 2 x double bedrooms (1 with double bed, 1 with 2 x singles) and bathroom with bath.

Magnificent views from the south-facing rear across peaceful rolling countryside over the River Sée (excellent trout fishing) and beyond. 1 mile from Chérencé le Roussel which has local store/bar and boulangerie, and 5 miles from Brécey with large supermarket and shops. A plethora of fine eateries is at hand, from gourmet restaurants to brasseries and pizzerias.

Facilities

Further details indoors:
La Fleuriais is equipped with all new (2007) furnishings and appliances.

Bed linen and towels can be provided at a small extra cost.

Electricity used is charged at cost.

Further details outdoors:
Level gardens (mostly lawned) on all sides of the cottage are fully enclosed (when gates are closed) to safeguard young children and/or dogs.

Uninterrupted open views across rolling meadowland from south-facing rear. The kind of views Constable might have painted if he'd been here!

Further details

English owners are only 4 miles away to deal with any emergencies and provide any useful advice and help.

Conditions

25% deposit required on booking. Balance due 2 weeks before arrival.

A well behaved dog is allowed but, sorry, no cats or goldfish.

Refundable breakages deposit of £150 deposit required on or before arrival, returned in full (subject to losses) within 1 week of departure.

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garden & views

 

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south-facing rear

 

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cosy sitting room

 

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large kitchen/diner

The Normandy / Manche region

Situated roughly midway between Avranches and Vire, and only 30 miles from the magnificent Le Mont St. Michel, France's most visited attraction after Paris, La Fleuriais is ideally placed to explore 1,000 years of European history, from the walled city of Falaise (birthplace of William the Conqueror) to the landing beaches of Operation Overlord of WW2. All this culture can be imbibed with a glass or two of Calvados (local apple brandy - try it on fruit salad!) and a galette (savoury pancake).

Fabulous, safe sandy beaches are a little further afield: 40 mins uncongested drive to Joulouville, but well worth it if you fancy a day at the seaside.

Champrepus Zoo: 14 miles Alligator Bay (full-size alligators & crocodiles): 30miles

The Mortain area

The River Sée (1/2 mile) is famous for the quality of its' trout fishing.

The surrounding countryside is hilly and very scenic though (almost) horizontal walks and cycling close by around Lake Dathée (9 miles), 6.1 km all the way round; golf and fishing at the same location.

How to get there

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LD Lines (www.ldlines.co.uk) Portsmouth > Le Havre: approx 3 hrs by car.

Brittany Ferries (www.brittanyferries.com) Portsmouth > Caen: approx 1hr 15 mins by car.

Brittany Ferries Poole or Portsmouth > Cherbourg: approx 2hrs 30mins by car.

Ryanair flights Bristol > Dinard: car hire available at airport.

Activities near Mortain

Reviews

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25 Aug 2011

“On the edge between Normandy and Brittany” We stayed at La fleuriais the last week in june and the first week of july 2011. We had lovely weather most of the time and about 20 degrees. It's a very fine stone house in lovely rural surroundings, with all the comfort you need for a good vacation. Plenty of room for a family and with all the amenities you need. Especially the kitchen is well equipped and acces to washing machine, freezer and refrigerator makes it easy to plan your days and your shopping. We spend the evenings in the garden enjoying our dinner, a glas of wine and the fine view over the valley, with farms, cows and wood. The location is excellent and we explored both the tourist attraktions and the landscape of Normandy and Brittany. In the tourist office in Vire we bought some walking maps with 15-20 km walking routes. It's a fine way to experience the landsacape. Before we arrived an during our stay we had close contact with John Bussey about all the practical things (it was the first time we rented a house through Hollidaylettings) and he was very helpfull. All the way the Bussey family were helpfull and friendly. We had a splendid vacation and can only recommend La Fleuriais to others who want to experience Normandy and Brittany. Kind regard Christel Stabel and Torben Pries and the cat, Denmark

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Guestbook for La Fleuriais

"La Fleuriais is in a beautiful and quiet area with wonderful views overlooking rolling farmland.

It is in a convenient, easily accessible location with the small town of Brécey approx. 10 minutes away which has all the necessary food shops, especially the all-important patisserie, and large supermarket.

The cottage is traditionally built of stone and has many lovely features. All the room are spacious and comfortable.

The owners, who live 10 minutes away, are very helpful and accommodating (especially as they are English, so language is not a problem).

We have stayed at La Fleuriais twice and plan to return. We would highly recommend it".

John and Jacinth, Tamworth. July 2009


"Very comfortable & relaxing. - Mr. & Mrs. B, Harrogate, Yorks.

"Fully equipped, very quiet cottage with beautiful open views and a spacious garden. Helpful friendly owners, who really come when you need them".

Mr. & Mrs. van der Vaart, Netherlands - August 2009

Rental prices

Prices for group size 5
Period	From	To	Weekly	Nightly rate		Minimum  stay
				Weekday	Weekend
solstice	4 Jun 11	23 Jul 11	295£ 295	0-	0-	3 Nights
peak	23 Jul 11	3 Sep 11	445£ 445	0-	0-	1 Week
autumn	3 Sep 11	17 Dec 11	295£ 295	0-	0-	1 Week
end year	17 Dec 11	7 Jan 12	445£ 445	0-	0-	1 Week

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

Payment in euro equivalent accepted. La Fleuriais was offered only in 2010, hence competitive rental rates.

A discount on the above rental rates of 10% is offered for any whole week, after the first week, ending on a Saturday.

Availability

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1 years listed You are contacting John H Bussey Landline +33 233 512414 Mobile n/a Languages spoken The owner is based in France and has advertised with Holiday Lettings since 2010. This cottage has received 1 review from previous guests.