L'Echerbaudière
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About the home
L'Echerbaudière is situated in Northern Mayenne on the outskirts of St Denis de Gastines and close to the towns of Ernée and Mayenne. Set in over 3 acres of private gardens, surrounded by the Mayenne countryside, it is the perfect rural retreat, offering a peaceful relaxing holiday.
L'Arch has been tastefully renovated to offer modern, comfortable, accommodation that is ideally suited for couples seeking relaxation. It is the perfect location for those wishing to explore the interesting Mayenne region or some of the relatively nearer French tourist attractions and for those seeking leisure facilities: horse-riding, cycling, walking, fishing, golf and swimming etc, are all close by.
| Size: | Sleeps up to 3, 1 bedroom |
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| Nearest beach: | Lake Sillé le Guillaume, 65km |
| Will consider: | Long lets Short breaks |
| Access: | Car essential Nearest amenities: 3km |
| Family friendly? | Suitable for children of all ages Suitable for people with restricted mobility |
| Notes: | No pets allowed No smoking at this property Self-catering |
Facilities
| Luxuries: | DVD player |
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| General: | Central heating, Video player, CD player, Pool / Snooker table, Table tennis, Games room, Satellite TV, Wi-fi available |
| Standard: | Kettle, Toaster, Iron, Hair dryer |
| Utilities: | Cooker, Microwave, Fridge, Freezer |
| Rooms: | 1 Bedroom, 1 en suite |
| Furniture: | Double beds (1), Cots (1), Dining seating for 4, Lounge seating for 3 |
| Other: | Linen and towels provided Highchair available |
| Outdoors: | Balcony / Terrace, Shared outdoor pool (heated), Shared garden, BBQ, Bicycles available |
| Access: | Parking space |
Further details indoors:
The entrance of L'Arch leads into an open plan lounge/kitchen/diner that has been fitted with a modern corner kitchen that provides a cooker, fridge, microwave, toaster etc. There is a dining table and chairs and the lounge area has a comfortable settee with UK TV via satellite as well as a DVD/video player. There are also several board games and books, and there is an extensive library of DVDs/video's for you to borrow should you prefer to watch a movie with a glass or two of wine.
The wooden stair case in the corner leads up to the large double bedroom with its magnificent exposed beams (ample space for the additional single bed if needed (additional charge)) and the en-suit shower room.
L'Arch is fitted with electric heating for your additional comfort during the colder months.
Next door to L'Arch is a separate door that leads up to the large games room with it's high vaulted ceiling and exposed beams that offers the opportunity for pool/snooker, darts, baby-football, large chess set, TV/DVD/ video and numerous other games and books. Separate WC.
All bed linen and towels (except swimming towels) are provided. Baby facilities(cot, high chair, stair gate) can be provided upon request, free of charge.
Further details outdoors:
Guests have the full use of the upper lawn, where you will find the large above ground pool (which is solar heated from June - September (weather permitting)), patio area with garden furniture and sun loungers, BBQ facilities and table tennis. At the side of the building is the paddock area which is ideal for children to play ball games etc and here you will also find the badminton net.
For guests that might wish to take a walk there is a bridal path that starts on the doorstep. Various bicycles available for guest use.
Further details
- Separate laundry facilities available.
- Welcome pack provided on arrival.
- All facilities are private/shared with other guests.
- English owner on site to provide any help or advice needed during your stay.
- B&B option available upon request.
Conditions
- 25% deposit required to secure booking.
- Final balance payment due 6 weeks prior to arrival
- Refundable security deposit of £100 required with final balance payment.
- Additonal single bed £25 per week.
- 15€ banking charge to be added for any non French Euro cheque.
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The Loire Valley / Mayenne region
There are numerous towns and villages close by that offer the opportunity for interesting visits: Mayenne, Laval, Portmain, Vitré, Lassay Les Châteaux and Ambrières are just a few. The medieval town of Fougères is well worth exploring and is only a 30 minute drive. Laval also has a golf course and offers both an 18 and 9 hole course.
Le Mont St Michel (France's 2nd most visited tourist attraction) with its magnificent Abbey in the bay, quaint shops and restaurants offers a memorable day trip and is within a 2 hour drive. A must for all visitors.
Saint-Malo is the same distance and offers a walled city, cobbled streets, interesting architecture and an abundance of crêperies, restaurants and shops as well as beautiful beaches for an afternoons relaxation before the drive home.
The St Denis de Gastines area
L'Echerbaudière nestles in the gentle rolling coutryside of Northern Mayenne situated close to the towns of Ernée (10 kms) and Mayenne (16 kms).
The local village of St Denis de Gastines has two bars, two bakers, a small supermarket, bank facilities and horse-riding. There are numerous local châteaux well worth a visit and both river and lake fishing are within a 15 minute drive.
For those who like to cycle or walk, there are over 200kms of beautiful off-road cycle tracks close by and plenty of bridal paths both on the doorstep and within the local area.
How to get there
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| Nearest Travel Links | |
| Airport: | Dinard, Rennes: 140 km |
| Railway: | Laval: 35 km |
| Ferry: | Caen, Cherbourg, St Malo: 145 km |
- Brittany Ferries travel to Caen (2 hrs), Cherbourg (2.5 hrs) and St Malo (1.5 hrs).
- P&O Ferries/ SeaFrance travel between Dover and Calais (4.5 hrs).
- LD Lines, Portsmouth to Le Havre (2.5 hrs).
- Eurotunnel, Folkestone to Calais (4.5 hrs).
- Cheap flights available to Dinard airport from East Midlands/London Stansted/Birmingham with Ryanair.com
- Flybe.com offer flights to Rennes (1 hr) from various destinations in the U.K.
- Aerlingus.com fly from Dublin or Cork to Rennes.
- Eurostar from London to Paris, then Paris to Laval by TGV for an alternative route.
Activities near St Denis de Gastines
Tennis in town
Watersports
Horse Riding
Golf within 30 mins drive
Fishing
Walking holidays
Rural / countryside retreats
Cycling holidays
Reviews
 29 Aug 2011 |
We visited as a family of 5 (4 adults and a teenager). The accommodation was excellent and far better than the photos suggested. The Gites and the grounds were immaculate throughout. The welcome... more |
Guestbook for L'Echerbaudière
Very friendly and welcoming place to stay. Just the job if you want to unwind and relax away from it all.
D & J, Derbyshire.
Excellent family run business, with a friendly welcoming attitude. The accommodation exceeded our expectations and it is clear that the owners have gone the extra mile to make all guests comfortable during their stay. The extra facility of a shared games room is a superb idea. We have no reservation to fully recommend to others and look forward to a return visit.
M & A, Sussex.
Thank you very much for a lovely week, the gardens are beautiiful here.
D & S, Bicester.
We really enjoyed our stay and thank you for making us so welcome.
Davison, Wales.
We were made to feel very welcome, gîte better than expected and thoroughly enjoyed our stay.
Mr & Mrs Roberston, Glasgow.
Thank you so much for a lovely week. We're sorry we're not staying longer as there is so much to see. Juvigné, Vitré, Ducey and Saint Malo all lovely villages/towns with beautiful floral displays. S & A Potts, New Zealand.
An excellent location for exploring the countryside on the beautiful off-road cycle tracks. There are nearly 300kms of tow-path and disused railway tracks within easy reach, a great way to see the countryside. Excellent gîte. The Higham family, Wirral.
Thank you for being so welcoming and ensuring that our stay was so comfortable and enjoyable. We thought the gîte was furnished and equipped to a very high standard. Mr & Mrs Elsworth, Dorset.
Rental prices
| Rental prices originally quoted in: British £ | Convert to: |
| Prices for group size 3 | ||||||
| Period | From | To | Weekly | Nightly rate | Minimum stay | |
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| Low | 29 Oct 11 | 17 Dec 11 | £ 220 | 42 | 42 | Flexible |
| Xmas/New Year | 17 Dec 11 | 7 Jan 12 | £ 260 | 47 | 47 | Flexible |
| Low | 7 Jan 12 | 31 Mar 12 | £ 220 | 42 | 42 | Flexible |
| Medium | 31 Mar 12 | 23 Jun 12 | £ 240 | 45 | 45 | Flexible |
| High | 23 Jun 12 | 8 Sep 12 | £ 260 | - | - | 1 Week |
| Medium | 8 Sep 12 | 27 Oct 12 | £ 240 | 45 | 45 | Flexible |
| Low | 27 Oct 12 | 22 Dec 12 | £ 220 | 42 | 42 | Flexible |
| Xmas/New Year | 22 Dec 12 | 5 Jan 13 | £ 260 | 47 | 47 | Flexible |
The property's weekend rates apply to: Friday, Saturday and Sunday nights
NB: Prices may be subject to change at the advertiser's discretion.
- Prices include all linen, towels and electric heating (during the colder months).
- We can accept payments by cheque or bank transfer in GBP or Euros.
- Additional single bed charge for the 3rd person is £25 per week.
- 15€ banking charge for any non French Euro cheques.
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Contact the owner
* Required fields Please check the following errors: | 3 years listed You are contacting Sylvia Byles
Languages spoken    The owner is based in France and has advertised with Holiday Lettings since 2009. This gite has received 1 review from previous guests.  |
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