Periers holiday gite rental, Coutances with walking, jacuzzi/hot tub, balcony/terrace, internet access, rural retreat, DVD

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Old Bakery (gite)

Home description

Charming and romantic, the Old Bakery has received four and five star international independent ratings for its accommodation and setting. Located in a a quiet rural position within a designated area of outstanding natural beauty yet within 20 mins of the sea, in the Marais National Park on the exclusive Cotentin Peninsular - this home from home is close to all amenities, including the historic D-Day landing beaches, Bayeaux Tapestry, and the bars and restaurants of the lovely east coast of Normandy, as well as a fast route down to the beautiful Mont St Michel.

The Old Bakery has two sets of French windows which open on to a private sun-terrace offering 360 degree views of the award winning gardens. (Maison Fleuries 2007), with bar-bque area and a hot tub. The sitting room has retained its original oven and has a woodburner, as well as halogenn spots and low level lighting. The floor is oak and there is comfortable seating for up to three people. The salon has a satellite TV (UK freeview), music system and DVD player. Retaining original beams, an archway leads to the kitchen area which is fully equipped and has a limestone floor. The light oak fitted units are well equipped with a range of labour saving devices.

A spiral staircase takes you to the open bedroom with cathedral style ceiling , halogen lights and fitted wardrobe. There is a good sized double bed, and a cot or futon roll, (suitable for small children only _can be provided. The en-suite is equipped with a spa shower, baby bath and electric towel rail (thermostatically controlled). All bedding, bedlinen and towels (for use in the accommodation only) are provided and changed weekly. (Beach towels can be hired from the owners if required). There is also a high chair and stairgate if required.

The price includes 30kws of electricity, which includes electric radiators. Electricity for the hot-tub is extra (70 euros for six two hour sesions) , which heat the water to 40 degrees celsius. Wood for the wood burner can be purchased from the owners.

The Old Bakery in the award winning gardensat La Clergerie	Sitting room of the Old Bakery
A summer dawn rises over the Old Bakery

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The Normandy / Manche region

While the Old Bakery at La Clergerie is set in a quiet and rural position it is close to many amenities, including riding stables, golf courses and sailing schools. The region while offering a fine range of facilities for the discerning traveller, is relatively unexplored. Even in August the roads and beaches are relatively free of traffic with no difficulty in finding parking- which is mostly free. with parking close to beches. Yet nearby are some of the finest and cleanest beaches beaches in North-West Europe, with easy access from Ireland, the UK and Paris. On the sand dune lined coast to the west are a number of pretty seaside resorts, unspoilt and typically French, including the family resort at Agon-Coutainville, the cosmopolitan resort of Granville, and the fortified seaport of St Malo to the south, as well as the holy pilgrim island of Mont. St Michel.

A short trip to the east (30 mins by road) takes you to the famous D.Day landing beaches and museums. here you will find Idaho, Omaha and Sword beaches, and ithe town of St. Mere Eglise, where Tom Hanks carried out research for the film ,Saving Private Ryan and the TV series, Band of Brothers. The moving and beautiful US military cemetry at Colville-sur-Mer is not to be missed and the Peace Memorial Exhibition at Caen provides stunning insight into the events surrounding two world wars.

William the Conqueror was born in this region and his birthplace can be visited at Falaise, as well as the Bayeaux Tapestry which chronicles the invasion of England in 1066. There are a number of chateaux and abbeys to be visited, including the Abbey at Hambye in the pretty Vire Valley, and nearby, the Ville de Poele (the town of copper pots) , whose foundries produced many of the church bells still heard throughout France today.

Periers / Coutances area

Coutances is a tradional market town with a magnificent cathedral - built at th time of William the Conqueror though remaining unfinished until the 13th century. Designed by the architect responsible for Notre Dame in Paris, it contains many beautiful stain glass windows and is accessible in the very centre of the town. Coutances has a market on Thursdays - but each day in the region there are markets to choose from. Coutances has boutiques, pavement cafes and bars where you can sit and soak up the atmosphere, or sample local dishes, with the addition of a wide choice of seafood restaurants along the coast in July and August .

Nearby Blainville-sur-Mer provides some of the highest grade oysters in Europe, which can be bought cheaply in the markets, and it is possible to walk out to see the oyster beds at low tide.

In May ,Coutances hosts the Jazz Festival which includes many free events, The Jardin de Plantes has magnificent bedding displays in summer, open in July and August for moonlight walks. and there is an International Artists Festival in July. A typical market town, you can sample French culture from the pavement cafes and bars, or visit the boutiques and patisseries. Coutances is well equipped with supermarkets and banks.

Alternatively, these can also be found in Periers. From Periers to nearby Lessay, the abbeyhere hosts classical musicconcerts throughout the summer, with the famous Horse Fair in September, which sows everything equestrian as well as country arts and crafts.

How to get there

From Central Paris take the auto-route or fast train via Caen. On to the N13 at the Caen peripherique , head towards Cherbourg and Carentan (not via St. Lo as this is longer due to continuing roadworks; at Carentan take the second turn aas marked for Carentan Industrial Zone IZ) and Barneville Carteret. Crossing several roundabouts on the outskirts of Carentan you reach the Catle Market (Marcheiux de Bestaux) and here signposting Periersbegins.. On entering Periers you come across another roundabout with Champion supermarket on your right ( a good place to stock up groceries), cross the roundabout and a few hundred metres further on turn left at the first set of lights - this takes you on to the D900 towards St. Lo. After 7kms, you will find a right turn (D57) signed for Feugeres and Le Mesnilbus.Go through Feugeres (villahe shop and recycling point is here) and after about 1.5kms the road rises up a hill and La Clergerie is marked to the left, and is also signed for the Champs-Benoit Cider FarmTurn left here and the lane takes you through the Champs-Benoit cider farm and this takes you eventually into the little hamlet of La Clergerie (signposted) 500 metres further on. Your accommodation is the second house on the left and you can pak in the courtyard in front of the house.

Activities near Periers

Facilities

Further details indoors:
The interior has been furnished to a high standard.

Further details outdoors:
Bordered by a stream with a small cascade, the gardens at the Old Bakery are a haven for wildlife. Picnics can be taken on the banks of the stream - which are coverred in daffodils in the spring, or on the sun deck. There is a lawned are on two sides, and romantic suppers can be eaten by one of the two landscaped pond with waterfalls and fountains. The gardens run into open pasture and mature orchards which supply the local cider farm. The terrace has two sun loungers and an outside table with sun umbrella, for up to 4 people. The bar-b-que is electric and so labour saving. The terrace is fully equipped with lighting and offers parking next to the gite. This romantic setting had proved particularly popular with honeymooners and couples wanting a romantic short break.

Further details

The accommodation is for a maximum of two adults and the bedroom is suitable fto add an infant cot or child futon for a child under five years only. (We can also provide a highchair and stairgate). The property is only available for full weeks rental at Christmas, Easter, July and August to Mid-September. It is available for short stays outside these times. A full set of terms and conditions is available on request. The owners can provide organic vegetables in season from the potager and free range eggs from their own hens on request.

At La Clergerie we support the principles of green tourism and recycle everything we can. Whenever possible we water the gardens from natural springs and do not use pestiides. Our expensive fosse system which is operated under licence from the local authority ensures that only clean water enters the environment.

Conditions

Payment can be made in pounds GB equivalent (rate quoted on day of booking confirmation), via Pounds GB UK bank cheques, or Amex sterling travellers cheques. If paying in euros, we can only accept eurocheques issued by French banks, or payment by direct payment transfer. We require a 50 per cent deposit at the time of booking and the remander six weeks before your booking commences. The deposit is not returneable if cancellation is less than six weeks from the commencement date of the booking. Further details on request.
We also require a cash deposit of 200 euros on the day of arrival against possible breakages or damages, which is normally returned to you on the day of departure. We do expect the facility to be returned to us in the clean and tidy condition it is presented and will keep back a cleaning fee if the condition of the gite is not left as found. A daily maid can be arranged for 15 euros per hour if required.

Rental rates

Period	From	To	Weekly	Nightly rate		Minimum  stay
				Weekday	Weekend
Spring	19 Jan 08	24 Apr 08	495£  399	9073	9577	2 Nights
Easter	24 Apr 08	11 May 08	595£  480	0-	0-	1 Week
Early Summer	11 May 08	1 Jul 08	495£  399	9073	9577	2 Nights
High Summer	1 Jul 08	14 Sep 08	595£  480	0-	0-	1 Week
Autumn	14 Sep 08	20 Dec 08	495£  399	9073	9577	1 Night
Christmas	20 Dec 08	30 Dec 08	595£  480	0-	0-	1 Week
New Year	30 Dec 08	6 Jan 09	595£  480	10081	10081	3 Nights

The owner's weekend rates apply to: Friday and Saturday nights

NB: Prices may be subject to change at the owner's discretion.
French euro cheques issued by French Banks only.
Sterling Equivalent in UK Bank Cheques or, Amex Travellers cheques.
Or Electtronic Bank Transfer in sterling or euros.
50 per cent deposit at the time of booking confirmation for stays of one week or less. 30 per cent deposit for rentals of more than one week..
Rest payable six weeks before commencement of first day of booking.
Deposit notreturnable if cancellations are less than six weeks from start of the booking.
Cash deposit of 200 euros per gite required on day of arrival against possible, breakages, damages or cleaning. Returned on the day of departure.

Guestbook

"Barely a day goes by without us remembering our wonderful honeymoon at the Old Bakery at La Clergerie", Mr and MrsC., Wales.
"We have had such a lovely stay. Thank you for all you did to make our stay so pleasant. La Clergerie is in such a tranquil setting." Rev and Mrs N., US Airforce.
"We really appreciated the fine care and hospitality you gave to us", Mr and Mrs L., Southern California.
"I cried the day we had to go home!" Mr and Mrs D., Derbyshire.

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Name:	Christine-Marie Esteve
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