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Gite |2 bedrooms |Sleeps 6

Gesnes-le-Gandelin in The Alpes Mancelles

from £43 / night

£295–£395 / weekBookable online

This property can be booked securely online within a few minutes. Just click on the ‘Check availability and book’ button.

Short stays welcome

Changeover flexible

5 out of 5

7 reviews | Write a review

Key info  Swimming pool, balcony/terrace, car advised, private garden, may take pets - please enquire

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About the home

The cottage (once an old barn) has been recently renovated to a high standard. it provides 2 large double bedrooms with original features, a large bathroom with a roll top bath and a large separate toilet.
The downstairs has an original fireplace with a wood burner and original beams, providing a comfortable seating lounge for relaxing with leather reclining sofa and chair. A LCD television, playstation and surround sound DVD player
The modern kitchen has a four burner gas hob, multifunction electric oven, microwave, kettle, coffee machine, toaster, washing machine and all cooking equipment.
The cottage has a private outside eating area, with picnic table, chairs, BBQ and ample parking, also a large childrens play area and large terrace.(shared with owners) set within 5 acres.There is plenty of room to run about.
There are outside lights and electricity sockets enabling guests to benefit from the outside space.
Local supermarket is just 10 mins drive , and the local saturday market is in Fesnay sur Sarthe which is 10 mins drive.
Welcome pack on arrival. (Wine, cheese, baguette )

BED and BREAKFAST offered at good rates.. please enquire

Facilities

Further details indoors:
Extra mattress available.
Sleeps max 6
Pets welcome.
Smoking permitted outside
A selection of family DVD's and books along with some family board games are available
wi fi available free
A travel cot and a high chair is available
Baby walker and a selection of toys
Linen and towels are included.
Washing machine , inside clothes dryer and outside rotary washing line are provided.
Traditional wood burner and electric thermostatically controlled heaters. (fuel at no extra charge)
Heated towel radiators in both the toilet and bathroom.
Bedroom 1 5.70m x 5.00m
Bedroom 2 4.70m x 4.00m
Lounge 5.30 m x 5.00m
Kitchen 4.50 m x 2.70m.

Further details outdoors:
Gated secure property set within 5 acres of beautiful countryside. ideal for walkers, and children.
English owners live on site.
We have a very friendly golden retriever, 3 affectionate cats, a loving rabbit and 4 hungry chickens.
Garden shared with owners and private garden
Baby sitting available
Childrens pool available june/july/ aug. (4m dia and 0.75m deep)
We also have a selection of bouncy castles for the children to play on, weather permitting.
Football goal, 14ft trampoline with enclosure, swings, slide and pool.

Further details

-A refundable £100 (or equivilant in euros) breakages deposit is required either prior to or on arrival of visit.
-All damages to be notified immediately,
-20% deposit required to secure booking then full payment to be made 8 weeks prior to arrival
-Payments accepted by cheque french/british - euros,sterling, paypal or bank transfer.
-All balances to be paid in full 8 weeks prior to the holiday.
-All prices include elec/laundry/wood/no hidden costs
-Weekends and short breaks available- please enquire

Conditions

NB: Prices may be subject to change at the advertiser's discretion.

-Saturday change over in high season although this can be flexible

-The cottage is available for arrivals at 4pm (16.00 )Flexible times can be arranged

-The cottage must be vacated by 10am on the morning of departure.

-weekend rentals available please enquire about pricing and availability.

-20%deposit required to secure booking. Full payment to be made 8 weeks before arrival. Payment accepted by cheque british or french, stirling, euros paypal or bank transfer.

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Bedroom 2

The Loire Valley / Sarthe region

Often referred to as 'Garden of France' the Loire Valley is a colourful tapestry of vineyards, flowers and rolling green hills dotted with hundreds of castles and chateaux.

Whilst on holiday in the Loire Valley, marvel at the famous medieval cathedral of Chartres or Chambord, the largest of the Loire Valley castles. Historic cities such as Orleans, Bourges and Tours have much to tempt holiday visitors, as does the regional cuisine that makes the most of the rich farm fresh produce.

Le Mans race circuit is legendary for its racing events such as the 24 hr race and The Le Mans Classic car race, not forgetting the museum.
Sarthe is a great place for golfing, having some of the most beautiful and natural courses.
There are animal parks and gardens, some are the grounds of the most beautiful Chateaux that are predominant in this region

The Alpes Mancelles / Gesnes-le-Gandelin area

Alencon town centre (10 mins drive) which is famous for "Lace making" and its stunning "Notre Dame"cathderal is a pretty market town with lots of good eating places,shops,brocantes and museums.There is an indoor/outdoor swimming pool and a lovely park which has animals and a play area it also hosts weekly events throughout the summer.
The Alpes Mancelles is only 10 min drive and has the most incredible views of the countryside together with some of the most prettiest villages in france.
Bangnoles de l"orne has a beautiful chateau and casino.
The Harras du Pin is the national stud farm and is only 40min drive where you will see spectacular dancing horse events on throughout the summer.
If you prefer a bit more excitement Le Mans which is famous for its 24hr motor racing, is nearby and very accessible by train or car with the added attraction of an adventure park Pappea (with a very good water park)

Eurodisney is only 1 hr 30min away by the fast TGV train, and 21/2 hrs by car

Cocco Plage (a man made beach) is situated in Sille de Guilliume which is about 25 mins drive and is a very good alternative to a real beach with watersport activities, a bar and restaurant, play area and unlimited FREE parking, boat hire, pedalos, crazy golf and fishing. There is a train ride available to take you around the lake if you prefer a change from walking, and the forest is ideal for walking and cycling.
Fresnay sur Sarthe(10 mins) has a traditional weekly market and medieval ruins offering an excellent view of the town . A swimming pool and tennis courts are also available at Fresnay sur Sarthe.

The village of Gesnes Le Gandelin itself, is within easy walking distance, it offers a bar/restaurant (open daily serving coffees, alcoholic beverages and good local food), a boulangerie, a post office, hairdressers and a grass area for playing and picnicing along with an area especially made for playing the famous french game of Boule.

One of Frances' top zoos at Parc Zoologique de La Fleche, is definitely worth a visit. The park is ideal for a family day out with cafes and attractive riverside setting. Over 1,200 animals from all over the world can be observed in their natural surroundings from polar bears underwater to elephants in the African savannah.
See tigers, Chinese pandas and more. The zoo is known for its amazing shows with sea-lions, parrots, and falconry displays on horseback. Open daily all year and only approximately 45 mins drive just outside Le Mans.

St Leonard des Bois is only 10 mins drive away, and offers lots of outdoor activities, including horse riding, water sports, for the adventurous- an 'in the trees ' adventure park, along with a very pretty trail walk to see some of the most prettiest views and animals. You can also find a selction of bars and restaurants.

St-Ceneri-le-Gerei (6km) is found in the Orne department of Normandy to the south-west of Alencon.
A very pretty village in a lovely wooded setting on a bend in the River Sarthe in the heart of southern Normandy, Saint Ceneri is classified as a 'most beautiful village of France'.
The village is very popular with artists, drawn by the unspoiled character of the village and several artists have established galleries and workshops here.
There are some pretty houses along the river banks - the two banks are joined by an old bridge.
The village has an attractive 11th century romanesque style church, with some notable frescoes, and pretty views down the river valley. There is also a very little 15th century chapel.
Nearby the Gardens at La Mansoniere are also recommended, with several different 'garden rooms' to be explored.

How to get there

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Ferry (Brittany ferries or LD lines)to Caen or Le Havre
Train to Le Mans and then to Alencon
Aeroplane to Paris then train to Alencon

Activities near The Alpes Mancelles

Reviews

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30 Aug 2012

“Home from home” I would highly recommend this gite. Jackie and Tony are very welcoming and are on hand for anything you need. The play area for the kids is amazing which meant we could relax a bit especially with the cider we were given! Inside the gite is great and the photos online dont do it justice We will be rebooking here again as we liked it so much. Thanks Jackie and Tony.

28 Aug 2012

“WOW - Where to start?!” On arrival we were greeted by Jackie, Tony, Harry (& Buddy who soon became Banjo's (our Parson Russel Terrier's best friend!) After a very warm welcome(which included fresh bread, cheese, milk AND wine!) we were left to settle in. Maison Ensoleillee was a home from home- clean, contemporary & comfortable - high praise indeed from the fussiest person on earth (or so I'm told!) ! We had chosen to mainly eat in the gite and I was happy to find the kitchen very well equipped. As there was a washing machine too I decided to do a daily wash which avoided the post holiday mountain - heaven!! There is an iron and ironing board but I thought ironing a step too far - I was on holiday afterall! All of the rooms in the gite are spacious. The beds very comfortable, a little too comfortable, as I found my usual 6.30am start now a 10.30 start! Aside from the bed I am sure much was to do with the beautiful, tranquil surroundings. Our late lie in meant that we missed the croissants in the local Boulangerie - but if you are an early riser the bakery is just a short country stroll away. Maison Ensoleillee is ideally located to visit many beautiful villages & soak up the culture. Alternatively you can take a drive out to many local attractions as mentioned on the web site of Maison Ensoleillee - Zoo La Fleche, Disneyland.... We would definitely stay here again - mainly due to the fact that Jackie & Tony are such lovely people - they make you feel so welcome. They are always on hand if you need any advice on where to go or any other questions youmay have.

20 Jul 2012

“Great family holiday” We have just returned home having spent almost 2 fantastic weeks at Maison Ensoleillee. It is a truly delightful place to stay and the owners, Jackie and Tony were so helpful - above and beyond the call of duty! We travelled with our 2 young children aged 2 and 5 and both had a brilliant time - great play facilities and they also got to feed the chickens and play with the family pet rabbit! We have come home with some lovely memories. As we were with the children, our holiday centred around keeping them happy and they were! The property is about an hour away from a lovely zoo and also papea parc in Le Mans made for a great day out. There are some lovely villages nearby with nice places to eat and the nearby town of Alencon is just a 10 minute drive away with plenty of shops and restaurants to cater for every need! Have a feeling we will go back - if our 2 girls have anything to do with it we will!

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02 Jul 2012

“You simply MUST stay here!!!!” We had a fantastic time staying at Maison Ensoleillee! The place itself is a converted farm-house which has been restored to an extremely high and modern standard by the owners. It retains all of its original charm and the location is stunning - rolling French countryside and loads of open space! But by far and away the most appealing and memorable aspect to a stay here are the hosts, Tony & Jackie! Very welcoming, helpful and open, they made us feel totally at home. They are also great fun if you want to sit out over the BBQ and share a couple of drinks!! Apart from making our holiday stay 'magnifique', I would now consider T&J as good freinds and cant wait to visit them again. I would have no hesitation in recommending a stay here - you will definitely never forget it!

10 Jun 2012

“Fantastic hosts and wonderful home, would return in a heart beat.” We enjoyed a great three night stay, at the lovely cottage. Jackie, Tony and Family could not be more helpful and welcoming, going above and beyond to help us in anyway they could during our stay. The cottage was well equipped, and a ideal holiday rental.

06 Oct 2011

“We loved the experience so much we wanted to move in permanantly” The week we spent with Jackie, Tony, Harry and Buddy were one of the fondest memories that we will have for the rest of our lives. The accommodation was modern and clean, and everything we needed to... more

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04 Aug 2011

“"fantastique" as the French would say!” Having been to many places and stayed in some beautiful locations throughout the world, it is difficult to make judgement on where has been the best place. I can confirm however that this place tops... more

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Rental prices

Prices for group size 6
Period	From	To	Weekly	Nightly rate		Minimum  stay
				Weekday	Weekend
low season	2 Jan 12	31 Mar 12	295£ 295	-	-	1 Week
april-jun	31 Mar 12	1 Jul 12	350£ 350	45£ 45	50£ 50	1 Week
high season	1 Jul 12	9 Sep 12	395£ 395	-	-	1 Week
low season	9 Sep 12	23 Dec 12	300£ 300	45£ 45	50£ 50	1 Week
xmas and new year	23 Dec 12	6 Jan 13	395£ 395	-	-	1 Week
low season	6 Jan 13	30 Mar 13	295£ 295	40£ 40	45£ 45	1 Week
april / june	30 Mar 13	29 Jun 13	350£ 350	45£ 45	50£ 50	1 Week
high season	29 Jun 13	7 Sep 13	395£ 395	-	-	1 Week
low season	7 Sep 13	21 Dec 13	295£ 295	45£ 45	50£ 50	1 Week
xmas/ new year	21 Dec 13	4 Jan 14	395£ 395	-	-	1 Week
low season	4 Jan 14	29 Mar 14	295£ 295	-	-	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.

NB: Prices may be subject to change at the advertiser's discretion.

-Saturday change over

-The cottage is available for arrivals at 4pm (16.00) Flexible times can be arranged

-The cottage must be vacated by 10am on the morning of departure.

-weekend rentals available please enquire about pricing and availability.

-20%deposit required to secure booking.Full payment to be made 8 weeks before arrival.Payment accepted by paypal, cheque british or french,sterling,euros or bank transfer.

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