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Gite |1 bedroom |Sleeps 2

Villaines la Juhel in Loire Valley

From £240 per week |  From £40 per night

3 nights minimum stay

Changeover flexible

4.5 out of 5

5 reviews | Write a review

Key info  Beach or lakeside relaxation, balcony/terrace, car essential, no pets allowed

About the home

The cottage is attached to an old farmhouse, which is occupied by the British family who own the property. The cottage is light and airy with French doors leading from the lounge onto a private terrace. The large gardens stretch away in front of the terrace, which is well equipped with garden furniture, from here there are magnificent views over the garden and the forest right across towards the Belvedere de Avaloir in the distance. There are deer, wild boar and red squirrels and a huge variety of birds in the forest, which is wonderful for walking, cycling and getting close to nature. We have bicycles available for the use of guests.
We are situated in a hamlet of just 3 properties and are still within easy reach of a variety of shops, the nearest being in Villaines la Juhel or Pre en Pail. The house is on a sunny rise, adjacent to the forest and a few 100 metres from the house there is a tiny 13 century chapel, which was placed on a junction of an ancient pilgrim trail.

The living room has comfortable chairs, settee and a satellite TV. There are large patio doors leading from the living room. At one end there is a well equipped kitchenette with cooker, microwave and fridge/freezer. There is also a washing machine. The double bedroom has ample cupboard space and a double bed with pillows and duvet. There is a shower room with WC. The cottage is fully centrally heated for those Spring and Autumn breaks.* All bed linen, tea cloths and towels are included in the rental price as is electricity.

The owners are on hand at all times and are happy to help with queries on exploring the area. The cottage also makes an ideal base for property searching in the area and the owners will be pleased to offer help and advice if required.

La Petite Rouvadin is available for Short or Long Term lettings, however we do not accept smokers.

Please note that our Rates are in £’s Sterling and we accept payment in Sterling so you know exactly how much your costs will be. You have no need to worry about Sterling/Euro Exchange Rates.

Facilities

Further details indoors:
We provide all bed linen and towels. The well equipped kitchen is also equipped with basic neccessities such as salt, pepper, tea, coffee, sugar etc. We have provided cleaning materials in both kitchen and bathroom.

There will be a small welcome pack available on arrival which will contain some items to help you settle in.

Further details outdoors:
The garden overlooks the Forest de Pail and has wonderful views all round. There is a large terrace attached to the Gite for exclusive use by our guests and this is fully equipped with garden furniture including a BBQ.

La Petite Rouvadin is situated in an ideal position, set deep in the heart of rural France in an area of particularly outstanding natural beauty, close to the borders with southern Normandy and with Brittany. The outstanding scenery of the Alpes Mancelles and Sarthe river are 10 minutes drive away.

Further details

The garden is shared with the owners although we try to respect the privacy of our guests at all time.

The gite is strictly No Smoking

The gite is available from 16.00 p.m on the day of your arrival, although it is possible that an earlier arrival time may be agreed on request.

The gite should be vacated by 10.00 a.m on your day of departure in order to give us time get it ready for any new arrivals.

The Security/Damage Deposit is paid with the final payment 8 weeks before arrival. It is used to cover the cost of any damage, breakage, poor cleanliness etc. The gite is to be left in a clean and tidy condition on departure. The deposit will be returned by post after departure, less any deductions for damage, breakage or any excessive cleaning required.

Conditions

Payment details will be provided on booking. £80 deposit for each week secures any booking. This deposit is non-returnable.
The final balance is payable 8 weeks before arrival. If a booking is made within 2 months of your proposed arrival then the total cost of the holiday is payable at the time of booking

Cancellation of the booking by the holidaymaker should be made in writing. If such cancellation is made prior to eight weeks before the start of the holiday then the holidaymaker’s liability shall be limited to the forfeit of the deposit paid. If cancellation is made within eight weeks of the start of the holiday then the full rental amount will be forfeit. The owners strongly recommend that the holidaymaker takes out suitable travel insurance to cover any loss due to unforeseen circumstances leading to cancellation of the holiday.
Should the property become unavailable due to circumstances beyond our control, a full refund will be given. Any refund is restricted to the property hire costs.

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Rouvadin with La Petite Rouvadin on the right

 

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Driveway

The Loire Valley / Mayenne region

The climate here is very similar to the South of England but usually several degrees warmer. Spring starts early here and autumns tend to be very mild.

The Villaines la Juhel area

The Alps Mancelles:- The river Sarthe flows through this wonderful area which is only 10 minutes away from La Petite Rouvadin. St. Leonard des Bois is situated in a very pretty river setting with a lovely old church, river walks and canoes. Close by is St. Ceneri de Gerei which is said to be one of the prettiest villages in France – home to artists - their studios are often open, good restaurants. Walk along the river and enjoy the old church with its hand painted frescos and the beautiful views from the path behind the church.

Lassey les Chateaux;- A very attractive old town. The Chateau is open to the public with guided tours available. There are good walks around the town and longer ones taking in all three Chateaux as well as a Matisse Walk.

Domfront:- Is a very lovely mediaeval town. The centre was bombed during the war by the allies and don’t forget to peer through the gate at the end of the castle grounds and read the notice there. Town walk maps are available at the tourist office by the castle entrance.

Bagnoles de l’Orne:- Is our local “ Belle Époque” Spa town, amazing buildings, a casino, fine shops and restaurants. Good walking and wooded adventure play area – pony rides, pedalos, tennis, golf and riding stables.

Jublains:- A very large scale Roman Town, excellent museum also fort, theatre, temple and baths. A wealth of information.

Mayenne:- Our riverside town with the oldest castle in Europe, shops, cafes, supermarkets – electric boats for hire from the Halte Fluviale. In the little town nearby of Fontaine Daniel you will find the centre of fabric making.

Carrouges:- With a beautiful Chateau, the headquarters of the National Park.

St. Loup du Gast:- Has a Velo rail a unique form of transport. There are dozens of walks and a lovely picnic area down by the river Mayenne.

Ambrières les Vallées:- Is a pretty town on the riverside. There are canoes and pedalos available by the leisure area and nearby at La Haie Traersaine there is a water sport centre with windsurfing and sailing.

About ¾ of an hour’s drive away you can visit:
Laval:- Is the “county town” of the Mayenne with a very attractive old town centre, boat trips on the river and shopping of course. Alencon The county town of Orne, in Normandy, centre of the lace making trade with a lace museum, good shopping, castle and grounds to enjoy.

Sillé Le Guillaume:- A pretty little town but it has a very large lake nearby if you follow signs to “la plage” with beach area and swimming, pedalos and lovely forest walks as well as bike trails, pony rides and so forth. A place to enjoy summer and winter.

Sainte Suzanne:- A lovely medieval town with jousting on Sundays in the summer – marvellous walks around the walls down to the millstreams below the town. Then go on to the Caves at Saulges OR The Tatin Museum at Cosse le Vivienne.

Fougeres:- Boasts a wonderful castle which is often used in film sets such as Joan of Arc as it is one of the best preserved very large castles in France. There are excellent gardens to visit in the vicinity.

How to get there

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Cheap flights are available from East Midlands or Stanstead to Dinard which is approximately 2 hours away. Car hire is available at the airport
Travel by Ferry from:-
Portsmouth - Caen 3 hours 45 mins by catamaran, 5 hours 45 mins by ferry, 7 hours overnight
Portsmouth - Cherbourg 3 hours by catamaran
Portsmouth - St Malo 10hours 45 mins overnight
Poole - Cherbourg 2 hours 15 mins by catamaran, 6 hours 30 mins by ferry, 6 hours 30 mins overnight

Eurotunnel:-
Very frequent service, about every 40 minutes. Approx. 35 minutes crossing.
Plymouth - Roskoff 5 hours 30 mins
Cork - Roskoff 13 hours 30 mins

Travelling by Eurotunnel is approximately 4 hours

Activities near Villaines la Juhel

Reviews

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24 Jan 2012

“Cosy Nest” We were so pleased to have found this comfy cosy gite with its lovely garden setting. Totally relaxing for time spent at "home" with views of the bird feeders, garden and beyond. Danny... more

23 Oct 2011

“Peaceful and relaxing” The gite is situated in lovely area at the edge of the Normandy Forest, in a very quiet setting. Danny and Mandy were very welcoming and made sure that we were comfortable for our week's stay. The gite itself has one bedroom with a kitchen/lounge area, equipped with everything that we needed, with a fantastic view of the gardens and countryside beyond. The Wifi connection was the only thing that was a bit variable but found it worked best in the bedroom. The area itself was a real revelation and this part of France is just beautiful, with some towns to visit such as Mayenne and Domfront. We had many lovely local walks from the gite, without needing to take the car anywhere, and also used the mountain bikes provided. We had a fantastic week and both the gite and area are highly recommended.

03 Oct 2011

“Excellent would return” Lovely quiet setting, and a great base to tour the historical sights from. Amanda and Danny are fine hosts and very friendly and helpful.

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04 Sep 2011

“Relaxing and peaceful home from home.” Danny and Mandy made us feel extremely welcome, could not do enough for us and nothing was too much trouble. They gave us help and advice on the local area and places of interest. The gite was immaculate and provided all the amenities we required. The location was set in beautiful surroundings, very peaceful and tranquil. We would definitely recommend this holiday home to anyone looking for a quiet, relaxing break. Nick and Helen Carter, Portsmouth.

12 Jul 2011

“Home from Home” A lovely little gite in the french countryside, the owners Mandy and Danny make you feel very welcome and relaxed. The village of st Ceneri is located nearby and is well worth a visit to enjoy the... more

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Within a reasonably short distance from the any of the major Channel Ports, we could relax in beautiful surroundings in a Gite with magnifient views. On days out we enjoyed visiting picturesque vilages and towns driving through a variety of interesting countryside.
Our accomodation was comfortable, immaculate and ideal for a couple to relax and enjoy. Thank you to our hosts Mandy and Danny who were most helpful throughout our stay. Roger and Cathy.

Rental prices

Prices for group size 2
Period	From	To	Weekly	Nightly rate		Minimum  stay
				Weekday	Weekend
low season	29 Oct 11	24 Mar 12	240£ 240	4040	4545	3 Nights
spring 2012	24 Mar 12	26 May 12	250£ 250	4040	4545	3 Nights
mid season	26 May 12	30 Jun 12	260£ 260	4040	4545	4 Nights
high season	30 Jun 12	15 Sep 12	270£ 270	0-	0-	1 Week
mid season	15 Sep 12	27 Oct 12	260£ 260	4040	4545	4 Nights
low season	27 Oct 12	23 Mar 13	240£ 240	4040	4545	3 Nights
spring 2013	23 Mar 13	25 May 13	260£ 260	4545	5050	4 Nights
mid season	25 May 13	29 Jun 13	270£ 270	4545	5050	4 Nights
high season	29 Jun 13	14 Sep 13	280£ 280	0-	0-	1 Week
mid season	14 Sep 13	26 Oct 13	270£ 270	4545	5050	4 Nights
low season	26 Oct 13	22 Mar 14	250£ 250	4545	5050	3 Nights

The property's weekend rates apply to: Friday, Saturday and Sunday nights

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

Please note that our Rates are in £’s Sterling and we accept payment in Sterling so you know exactly how much your costs will be. You have no need to worry about Sterling/Euro Exchange Rates.

From the beginning of November to the beginning of April there is an additional supplement of £15 per week for Heating costs

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5 years listed You are contacting Amanda & Danny Thorne Landline +33 0 243037691 Mobile + 07974309607 Languages spoken The owner is based in France and has advertised with Holiday Lettings since 2006. This gite has received 5 reviews from previous guests.