La Prise Boulay

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Cottage |2 bedrooms |Sleeps 7

Ger in Mortain

from £46 / night

£320–£445 / week

4 nights minimum stay

Changeover Saturday

4.5 out of 5

13 reviews | Write a review

Key info  Balcony/terrace, car advised, private garden, no pets allowed

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About the home

Set in a fabulous location to explore the beautiful Normandy villages and beaches, the property comprises of a large open plan lounge with kitchen and dining areas. Upstairs the two double bedrooms - one en suite - are linked by a balcony overlooking the ground floor, with main shower room adjacent to second bedroom. Outside the south facing sun terrace affords undisturbed panoramic views of the surrounding countryside where you can enjoy outdoor dining with a delicious BBQ, whilst sampling one of your complementary bottles of wine.

Warm and cosy in winter and pleasantly cool in summer this property is ideal for long, lazy holidays whatever the weather. Whether you decide to curl up in front of the log fire with a good book or DVD, relax in the sun and enjoy the benefits of the long summers, or adventure further afield for a spot of fishing or even mussel picking on the beach this cottage is in the ideal location whatever your taste.

Facilities

Further details indoors:
The fitted kitchen is fully equipped with washing machine and tumble dryer, fridge freezer and full size electric oven and 4 ring hob, perfect for creating those special meals at home, before settling down in the comfy living area where soft lighting and log fire creates a warm romantic glow once the sun goes down.

A widescreen TV with English freeview channels and radio and DVD player for evening entertainment, or play one of the many board games provided, for an evening with friends over some local Camembert and a glass or two of wine. Then snuggle down in the romantic French style bedrooms with their sumptuous bedding and pillows for an excellent nights sleep followed perhaps by breakfast in bed!

The master bedroom has a double bed and the benefit of an en suite shower room and DVD player.
The second bedroom has a double and also single bed.
Two more guests can be accommodated downstairs on the double sofa bed in the lounge area.
The dining area has six seater oak table and chairs.
Microwave oven, kettle, toaster and steamer in kitchen
Property is double glazed.
Additional heating in the form of convector heaters and heated towel rails in bedrooms/bathrooms

Further details outdoors:
Large 6 seater glass dining table with sunshade on terrace.
Reclining chairs and sunloungers.
Stone BBQ.
Woodstore with free logs for woodburning stove.
Flower beds and rockery, including herbs, rhubarb and blackberries when in season.
Swings for children

Further details

Rental costs include heating/wood for stove and electricity.
All bedlinen and towels/tea towels
2 complementary bottles of wine on arrival.
Highchair,safety gate and fireguard available.
You will be met on arrival by English host.
Please bring your own DVDs and CDs

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View from terrace

The Normandy / Manche region

Ideally situated for exploring the many delights of Normandy, there are a huge variety of activities and places to visit, from street markets selling fresh local produce, mediaeval towns and castles to explore, trout and carp fishing, to a visit to the local calvados and cider farms to sample the local brew.

The famous Mont St Michel is less than 50 miles away where you can visit the famous Benedictine Abbey from the 8th Century.
Villedieu-Les-Poeles, the 12th century birthplace of copper, where you can see the traditions of copper, tin and lacemaking.
The mediaeval town of Bayeux to view the world famous tapestry is only an hour and a half away.
A must while you are here is a trip to the more sombre WW2 sites and museums.
Bagnoles-de-l'Orne - a beautiful place to visit with parks, shops and many places to eat, and for a little more excitement - a casino.
For the children there is the enchanted village at Bellefontaine with its miniature railway and animated scenes and the safari lodge at Lisieux, as well as Alligator Bay at Beauvoir.

For those with a taste for excitement you can skydive or do a parachute jump at Avranche or Granville.
Sailing,diving,sea kayaking,land yachting and canoeing are available at Granville.

Excellent fishing for rainbow/brown trout, bream, tench and carp only eight minutes from the cottage at Etang du Moulin, Beautiful scenic lake, English owned, with lunch menu, snacks all day and English beer!

The Mortain / Ger area

Situated in the Mortainais region of Normandy, this is an ideal base for walking/cycling holidays, with miles of unspoilt bridleways to explore.
There are fabulous restaurants ranging from the very exclusive at 40 euros a head, to the great value 4 courses for around 10 euros, usually including wine!
Horse riding and karting are both available locally.
Heated swimming pool at Mortain.
The waterfalls and Abbey at Mortain are both worth a visit, as is the Fosse Arthour - allegedly the resting place of King Arthur!

How to get there

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Ryanair fly from East Midlands and Stansted to Dinard. Car hire is available at the airport, but much cheaper to arrange when booking your flight.

There are cheap ferries from Dover to Boulogne or Dunkirk (Norfolk Lines).
Nearer to home LD Lines travel from Portsmouth to Le Havre.
Brittany Ferries - Poole/Portsmouth to Cherbourg/Ouistreham(Caen)
Condor Ferries - Portsmouth to Cherbourg and Weymouth/Poole to St Malo (Only high Summer)

Boulogne/Dunkirk 5 hours away
Le Havre/Cherbourg 2 hours
Ouistreham, St Malo and Dinard 1hour 30 mins

Activities near Mortain

Reviews

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02 Apr 2013

“Another Fantastic Holiday at La Prise Boulay” A big thank you to Carol & Steve for letting us have the gite at very short notice. Also a big thank you to Pauline & Phil for getting the place ready again at very short notice. We all had a lovely holiday at La Prise Boulay. The gite was was clean and tidy as it always is. The weather was very cold all week, but you did not notice it with the log burning fire. The gite is like a second home to us. Cannot wait for our holiday in July to come around. Best wishes Maggs & Dave Brown

30 Sep 2012

“Very relaxing stay” The four of us were looking to head to Normandy for the first time; we have boys aged 6 & 4, and had struggled to find something suitable in the right place and available when we required it (end July). La Prise Boulay fitted the bill perfectly. There was plenty of space inside and out for the kids to play in (they particularly liked the swing), and the accessories in the house were spot on. The bedrooms were comfy and clean and the location is quiet and remote, hidden amongst trees and narrow lanes. There was wildlife around every corner and each morning we were visited by a Sparrowhawk. We didn't want to leave but, sadly, had to!

19 Sep 2012

“Fantastic Holiday at La Prise Boulay” This is our third holiday at La Prise Boulay and again we had a fantastic time. Pauline was there to greet us. The Gite was how we remembered it, clear and tidy. The holiday was spent going on walks... more

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02 Sep 2012

“Perfect for a family with young children” We stayed here with our 3 young children and found it perfect. The photo's don't do it justice and when we arrived found it charming, clean and spacious. It is completely quiet here, and... more

28 Aug 2012

“A thoroughly relaxing stay in a lovely location. Ideal for families.” Thank you for the welcome pack and the play equipment for the children. We had such a relaxing time. The cottage has everything you need to "eat in", we cooked a lovely roast chicken one night. The surrounding countryside is beautiful for an evening stroll to the chorus of grasshoppers. Locally - Try the patisserie in Ger, the mocha gateaux is to die for! Mortain is ideal for food shopping and St Hilaire Harcourt is a perfect market. The children were amazed by livestock in crates.

15 Jul 2012

“Wonderful cottage, excellent location” We rented the cottage for a week in June and had a lovely time. We have a 3 year old and she thoroughly enjoyed the outside space. The house is well equipped with everything you need, and very... more

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06 Jul 2012

“Beautiful gite in an idyllic location” Lovely, well equipped gite, perfectly located to visit local attractions. Towns such as Bagnole, St Malo, Domfront and Mortain are within easy reach. Ideal for walking and cycling.

10 Jan 2012

“Excellent” We stayed at La Prise for 4 nights. We have found the welcome very warm and friendly. The unit was clean and comfortable. Would recommend this to anyone who wishes to have a quiet and relaxing retreat away from it all but still be close enough to bigger towns/cities. We would definitely go back when the chance present itself

13 Oct 2011

“Fantastic house in a wonderful setting” A warm welcome from Pauline, wine, bread, milk and butter. What more do you need to start your break. A beautifuly renovated house that made you feel at home from the minute you walked through the door.

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07 Oct 2011

“Fantastic house in beautiful location” We stayed at La Prise Boulay during 1/2 term week in June and we had a truly memorable week. The cottage and gardens were stunning, we had a lovely welcome from Pauline who was also extremely helpful with local information; the wine, cheese and essentials were a great bonus! There was plenty to see and do in the area including the Grand Cascades waterfalls and Fosse Arthur and lots of funparks for the kids amusement. The sun shone all week and we didn't want to come home.

05 Oct 2011

“Another Fantastic holiday at La Prise Boulay” This is our second Holiday at La Prise Boulay. Full credit goes to Pauline for keeping the Gite in an excellent condition. All you need for a fantastic holiday. The Gite is positioned in a beautiful... more

04 Oct 2011

“Perfect, relaxing, peaceful cottage and location” We had a wonderful stay in La Prise Boulay. The cottage is beautiful and everything we needed it to be. A very friendly greeting from the host, who made us feel at home with lots of useful tips about the local area. Plus, being supplied with some snacks, drinks and fridge essentials is a lovely touch, especially after the drive from the ferry. The cottage is beautiful and has been well looked after. We hired it for just two adults, but it is plenty big enough for larger parties. The garden is very big and has a stunning view, with a lovely decked area to sit out and enjoy the sunshine. The local area is very quiet and perfect for a relaxing getaway. A car is a must as you are 5km from the closest small village. My first time in Normandy and I was worried about the driving, but I have to say it was so easy and a disappointment to come back to the english roads! The Bayeux Tapestries and Mont St Michel are a must see, along with the stunning beaches. We would definitely recommend a stay in Normandy and La Prise Boulay was a perfect holiday home for us!

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21 Sep 2011

“Great place - shame simple things ruined it” Great location, great property BUT what really let it down was when we had an issue with cleanliness the host/owner we felt unprofessional - to the point the owner accused us of being rude and put the phone down. The host did re-hoover. Having a young child with mild asthma, we asked for the property to be cleaned again as there were a lot of cobwebs in/around furniture, under bedside cabinets, in the bathroom and generally didn't look like it had a thorough dust/hoover as you would expect on a weekly basis. Photos were taken at the end of the week of the contents of the hoover (having carefully swept floors on a daily basis throughout our stay) - which was shocking, the bottom of the kitchen bin had not been wiped over for a long time, the bottom of the toilets were very dusty, not wiped over. The bed linen did not smell fresh either. General hygiene/cleaning is lacking which is a real shame as the location and property are amazing. Photos are available of the hoover, bin, tatty brush, cobwebs if anyone would like to see them ! It is interesting to see no other reviews on here - apparently we were the only ones to complain in 3 years of rental.

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Rental prices

Prices for group size 7
Period	From	To	Weekly	Nightly rate		Minimum  stay
				Weekday	Weekend
	2 Sep 12	23 Dec 12	335£ 335	55£ 55	55£ 55	4 Nights
	23 Dec 12	5 Jan 13	385£ 385	-	-	1 Week
	5 Jan 13	6 Apr 13	310£ 310	55£ 55	55£ 55	4 Nights
	6 Apr 13	25 May 13	335£ 335	60£ 60	60£ 60	4 Nights
	25 May 13	13 Jul 13	385£ 385	-	-	1 Week
	13 Jul 13	7 Sep 13	445£ 445	-	-	1 Week
	7 Sep 13	21 Dec 13	345£ 345	60£ 60	60£ 60	4 Nights
	21 Dec 13	4 Jan 14	395£ 395	-	-	1 Week
	4 Jan 14	5 Apr 14	320£ 320	-	-	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.

A discount will apply for a second week booked in September, October, November,January February and March. Please contact owner for details.

A 20% deposit is required on booking with balance to be paid 5 weeks prior to holiday.

A £100 breakages deposit is required. This will be refunded within 10 days minus costs for any damage/losses.

Changeover day is Saturday, however we will always try to be flexible whenever possible but will depend on bookings.

Depart by 10am

Arrivals after 4pm.

Late arrivals by arrangement.

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4 years listed You are contacting Carol Dickinson Landline n/a Mobile 44 07921 350870 Payment accepted Credit cards accepted Languages spoken The owner is based in France and has advertised with Holiday Lettings since 2009. This cottage has received 13 reviews from previous guests.

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