Sorry - no pets allowed Suitable for children No smoking at this property Self-catering
Home description
Originally a pressoir for a local cider and calvados producer, the house itself dates back to the 1800's and is typical of the local Normandy 'Colombage' style, meaning timber frame.
The Gîte, which is newly refurbished, bright and sunny, adjoins the house and has it’s own separate entrance & private patio over-looking the beautiful garden. Children can roam freely and safely in an acre of parkland with swings, slide and wendy-house.
The ground floor has a well equipped kitchen and open diner/ lounge with a double bed settee. The shower room and separate toilet are also on the ground floor.
The bedroom upstairs is large and inviting, with a double bed and a single bed. There is a lovely view across the garden and open farmland beyond.
To throw open the windows and breathe the air on a spring morning is tranquillity itself, with usually only the birds and the odd passing tractor for company.
Being on a plateau, the cycling is a must, enjoyable and not punishing, straight from the gîte to any number of twisty country lanes. Walking and getting close to nature is a good way to see the local area, spotting bird-life and maybe the odd deer, stopping at the local farm to buy some eggs and maybe watch the calves being fed.
10 minutes away the medieval town of Orbec is a popular stop-off for Parisiens and tourists alike, with it’s cobbled streets and timbered houses, always a charming atmosphere. As well as the weekly market, patisseries and fine restaurants of Orbec, other facilities include horse-riding, tennis or fishing.
Entrance to the Gite
The Whole of the Farmhouse
Bedroom
Dining Area
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The Normandy / Calvados region
Orbec 7kms Spared of the Allied bombings of 1944, this delightful country town, with it’s picturesque streets lined with timbered houses, manors and 15th century churches always manages to have a buzz about it. Set in one of the green valleys of the Pays d’Auge, on the river Orbiquet, Orbec is surrounded by cheerful countryside scattered with mills, cottages and farms. The town’s forefathers fought alongside William the Conqueror in the battle of Hastings and now the town’s history and charm can be enjoyed by all.
Lisieux 18kms With it’s main square staging many different fetes and markets throughout the year, Lisieux, capital of the Pays d’Auge, enjoys a rich variety of restaurants, theatre, cafes, shops and historical treasures. The Basilica, with its breath-taking architecture, is a must for any visitor to the region and is the final resting place of St Theresa. Born in the Calvados region in 1873 and dying in Lisieux at the tender age of 24, it was only after her death that the world discovered the incredible depth and beauty of Theresa Martin. Through her memoirs entitled ‘Story of a Soul’, the mystery of her inner life with God was posthumously revealed and Theresa was canonised in 1925. In Lisieux, the shrine of Saint Theresa today attracts pilgrims from all around the world and her book has been published in over 60 languages.
Orbec area
Cerza Zoo National Wildlife Park, Lisieux –18kms La Nautile, indoor pool and water theme centre, Lisieux- 18kms Camembert Museum and cheese tasting tour- 14kms The Cider Route- 20kms Deauville Beach & Honfleur- 40kms D-Day Beaches & Museums- 50kms Bayeux Tapestry- 55 kms Monet’s Water Garden at Giverny- 60kms Le Mont St Michel- 120kms Pont l'Eveque lake and inland beach, pedaloes etc.- 50kms
Richard and Lisa have many years of experience in tourism and hospitality and will be on hand throughout your stay to assist and share their knowledge of the local area.
They will be very happy to organise various activities for you from golf to horse riding, or simply point you in the right direction for where ever you want to go. Their philosophy is to be on hand if needed without being intrusive.
How to get there
One of the pleasures of coming to Normandy is the effortless driving and beautiful scenery. Arriving by car, times quoted are from port to Maison Geolie Gite:
Brittany ferries to Caen/Ouistreham 1 hour LD Lines to Le Havre 1.5 hours Transmanche to Dieppe 2 hours Speedferries to Boulogne 2.5 hours Seafrance/ Tunnel to Calais 3 hours
Flights: into Paris CDG 2.5 hours Ryanair into Tours 2 hours
Nearest Travel Links
Airport:
Caen: 50 km
Railway:
Bernay: 20 km
Ferry:
Caen: 50 km
Activities near Orbec
Sports: Tennis in town Horse Riding Golf within 30 mins drive Fishing
Great for: Walking holidays Rural / countryside retreats Cycling holidays
Sofabeds (1), Single beds (1), Double beds (1), Dining seating for 4, Lounge seating for 4, Sleeps maximum of 4
Other:
Linen and towels provided.
Outdoors:
Balcony / Terrace, Shared garden, BBQ, Childrens pool, Swing set
Access:
Parking space
Further details indoors: Lounge (with double sofa bed) Dining Area Kitchen Master Bedroom (Double Bed and single bed with additional pull-out mattress) Shower Room WC
Further details outdoors: Set amongst the orchards and pastures for which the Calvados region is famous, Maison Geolie (pronounced ‘jay-o-lee') is situated on top of a plateau in over an acre of beautiful grounds, ideally located between the capital of the Pays d’Auge Lisieux (18kms) and the charming town of Bernay (18kms). The beaches of Deauville and old port of Honfleur are an easy 40kms away.
Further details
Just 7kms from the historically important town of Orbec, with it’s medieval houses and cobbled streets, Maison Geolie is the perfect peaceful country retreat from which to explore the Pays d’Auge with activities including fishing (the nearby Touques river is France’s most renowned river for trout fishing), golf, horse-riding, cycling and hiking all on the doorstep.
Rental rates
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NB: Prices may be subject to change at the owner's discretion.
***********Week-end and/ or multi-night bookings may be possible, please ask.*********
A deposit is payable at the time of booking. The balance should be paid no later than 4 weeks prior to arrival.
For Guests of the Gite, a returnable damage deposit of 100 Euros is payable on arrival. Whilst we don’t accept credit cards, all monies can be paid by cash or cheque in either Sterling or Euros, supported by the accompanying card.
We are a no smoking establishment.
Guestbook
'A fantastic setting, accommodation and great hosts. Cannot be faulted, enjoyed our stay immensely' J & N Carnes, Oldham, Lancs.
'Thank-you for 3 wonderful weeks at your gite! We have really enjoyed the peaceful and beautiful Calvados' The Blomqvist family, Finland
'Thanks for a lovely stay in your gite, best wishes' R & D Humphries, Brisbane, Australia.
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Contact details for home 22382
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Name:
Richard Davies
Tel:
+33 (0)231 624875
Mobile:
+33 (0)609 991123
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Advertiser joined: 7 Mar 2007 This property added: 7 Mar 2007
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