Long term lets (over 1 month) Short-breaks (4 days or fewer)
Changeover day:
Flexible
Access:
Car advised Wheelchair access
Notes:
May take pets - please enquire Suitable for children No smoking at this property Self-catering
Home description
The cottage, part brick, part half-timbered,and over two hundred years old, lies at the edge of the small hamlet of St. Julien de Mailloc on its own land, about half an acre. It is bounded on the south by a stream, on the west and north, respectively by fields and orchard, and was, for most of its life, the village school run by the Sisters of Providence.
south facade
conversazione
Living room
2nd Sitting Room
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The Normandy / Calvados region
Normandy is a famous and varied region. Houlgate (about 40 mins away) has a huge, sandy beach. Dinghy sailing, sand yachting, pony riding are available (no radios allowed on the beach). Stately 19th C villas line the front, and William the Conqueror set sail from adjacent Dives. Cabourg (just a little further away) has another huge beach - the town itself is a late C19th creation of villas and hotels, with echoes of Proust. Deauville (also around the 45 min mark) is famous for its racecourse, Casino and the highlife generally (what Brighton was to London, Deauville and adjacent Trouville - a fishing port and marina - were to Paris). Bec Hellouin ruined but partly restored abbey has close links with Canterbury, and Lanfranc’s ministry as well as the local white stone were important among those links.
Falaise, with its castle, was birthplace of William the Conqueror and the beautiful ancient town of Bayeaux with Gothic, renaissance and later buildings, has a lovely cathedral and of course the tapestry depicting the battle of Hastings.
The other sites of note are those associated with the Normandy landings (Utah, Omaha, Juno, Sword beaches) and Mont St. Michel, tje world famous Benedictine monastery, built on a huge rock and cut off at high tide, which can rise very rapidly, faster than a racehorse, occasionally cutting off cars as it sweeps across the vast beach.
Orbec area
Orbec, just 15 minutes away, is an ancient and pretty market town witha C14th church and medieval C18th and 19th houses and shops. Largely passed by in the C20th it is now reviving and local amenities include a post office, banks, estate agents, patisseries, boulangerie, charcuterie and restaurants.
Lisieux (20 minutes away) is the traditional seat of the Sub-Prefecture, and has a famous Gothic cathedral as well as other medieval and later churches. It was the birthplace of St. Therese who spent her religious life in the Carmel and died there aged 24 - there is now a C20th basilica in her honour. The swimming pool, department stores and cinema provide convenient options for light entertainment and excellent food is available at the Saturday morning market at the place de la Republic.
Paris can be reached in about 2 hours by road and 1 hr 45 min by train from Lisieux.
The region offers a huge range of activities, from wine and brandy tasting to sailing.
How to get there
By car, nearest ferry ports - Caen/Ouistreham 75 mins. Le Havre 75 mins. Cherbourg up to 2 hours. Dieppe2 hours. Calais 3 to 4 hours. by train from Paris 1 hour 40 mins. by plane to Paris - from there 2 1/2 hrs; or plane to Beauvais and from there 2 hrs.
Car essential
Nearest Travel Links
Airport:
PARIS: 160 km
Railway:
Lisieux: 10 km
Ferry:
LE HAVRE: 60 km
Activities near Orbec
Sports: Tennis in town Horse Riding Golf within 30 mins drive
Great for: Walking holidays Rural / countryside retreats Cycling holidays
Bedrooms (3), Bathrooms (1), En suite (1), WCs (2)
Furniture:
Sofabeds (1), Single beds (2), Double beds (2), Cots (1), Dining seating for 8, Lounge seating for 8, Sleeps maximum of 8
Other:
Linen and towels provided. Highchair available.
Outdoors:
Private garden
Access:
Wheelchair access, Secure parking
Further details indoors: There is an electric water heating system plus electric radiators in every room. The end bedroom has steps to the mezzanine area where the two single beds are situated. Open fire in the main sitting room and a solid fuel (wood/coal) burning stove in the second sitting room. Outside by the brick footpath is a patio and a little herb garden. The stream provides endless fascination for children. Beyond the church is the fountain of St.Julien renowned for miles around for the quality of its water. Nearest shop (5 min by car) has the basics. The proprietors make and sell their own cider and apple juice.
Further details outdoors: St. Julien lies midway between Lisieux, famous for its medieval buildings, including the cathedral and for its association with Ste. Therese who lived most of her short life, she died at 24, in the Carmel there - a basilica was built in her honour during the 1930s; and Orbec, a market town of much charm that with its narrow, winding streets, watercourses and medieval buildings has retained much of its ancient character.
The country embracing Orbec and Lisieux and the coast beyond is known as the the Pays d’Auge, an area of gently undulating pastures, orchards and woodland famous for cider and Calvados (apple brandy), high quality butter and cheese, fish and sea food and as France's principal horse breeding centre. The national stud, Le Haras du Pin, is about 40 mins away. The wide sunny beaches from Deauville to Cabourg are world famous. Tennis, golf , bathing, boating and horseriding/ pony trekking are all easily accessible and St. Julien is at the centre of a network of green lanes ideal for walking and cycling.
Further details
50% of rental secures booking, balance due three weeks before start of holiday.
Rental rates
Rental prices originally quoted in: British £
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NB: Prices may be subject to change at the advertiser's discretion.
Guestbook for Maison de la Providence
We found that it was so comfortable that my family were happy to spend the whole time there - we did of course go out on forays into the area which was fun. We would love to come back. d.c.29/10/07
I am writing to say how much we enjoyed staying at your house. It was so comfortable and we really enjoyed the area. Of the 7 places we lodged during our trip your house was by far the favoourite. I hope i may be able to return. a.h.13/11/07
Many thanks for letting us use your lovely house in Normandy. We had a great week, and were blessed with bright sunny days (and rather cold frosty nights - but we stayed warm and cosy with the stove and well stoked fire). l.h. 24/2/08
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