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Set in the attractive and unspoilt Normandy 'Bocage' country, this
elegant stone house has been divided into two gites (see N5012 Tilleuls), each
with an independent entrance. Standing in a courtyard with farm buildings to
the left and an enclosed garden in front, the house is comfortably furnished.
The rooms have high ceilings in keeping with the style of the period, with an
open fireplace in the living room. There are bikes available for use and in the
garden there are swings, football goals, table tennis, and volleyball. St Jean
de Savigny (200m) has a bistro restaurant and the nearest shops are at St Clair
sur Elle (3 kms). St Lo is a good shopping centre with a wide range of
activities, including a waterpark and equestrian centre. The best local beach
is at Vierville (22 kms), which is part of the famous Omaha beach.
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N5011 |
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"One of two
attractive country houses with excellent family facilities" |
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Situated just a short distance from the
bay of Mont Saint Michel, this attractive property is ideally placed for
exploring both Normandy and Brittany. La Mottaiserie enjoys a peaceful location
just outside the village of Ceaux and stands in a secluded garden which is well
screened by a mature hedge. The accommodation is on two floors; downstairs are
the well equipped kitchen, utility room, wc and a comfortable, well furnished
living room including antiques. Upstairs are the bathroom and three bedrooms
which are also decorated to a high standard. Double french doors open onto a
sun terrace equipped with garden furniture and barbecue, beyond which lies the
well maintained lawned gardens. Courtils has a Boulangerie and a small Epicerie
whilst Avranches offers a good selection of restaurants and services including
several hypermarkets. Le Mont Saint Michel has an interesting historic centre
and the nicest local beaches can be found at Carolles (20 kms) and 'La
Guimorais' (28 kms.) |
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N5002 |
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"Well furnished,
detached house close to coast and Mont St Michel" |
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Clecy, a picturesque
village in the heart of the 'Suisse Normande', is the location of this
immaculate stone cottage, which was converted from stables in 1990. In keeping
with french tradition, the heart of this cottage is its comfortably furnished
living/dining area with exposed stone walls, beamed ceilings and an open
fireplace. The fitted kitchen is in one corner. A wooden staircase leads to the
mezzanine area, from which the other 2 bedrooms are accessed. In excellent
decorative order, this cottage has modern facilities yet maintains its
character and charm. Outside, the terrace, complete with garden furniture,
enjoys views down the valley towards the village. A large shared garden is
equipped with swings and a childrens' sandpit. The surrounding area is one of
contrasts, undulating hills and beautiful valleys with the river Orne
meandering its way through the valley floor. Clecy has a good selection of
small shops and restaurants and there is boating, canoeing and pedaloes on the
river nearby. This is an excellent area for walkers and fishing is close
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"Comfortable stable
conversion within walking distance of Clecy" |
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This cottage is actually
a converted barn, renovated in 1993 and is attached to property N1415.
Comfortably furnished and full of charm, the living room has a beamed ceiling,
tiled floor and an open stone fireplace. A well equipped kitchen (microwave but
no oven) is in one corner. A wooden staircase leads up to the 2 bedrooms which
have wooden ceilings and exposed beams. The cottage has been decorated to a
high standard throughout. Outside the private terrace is equipped with table,
chairs, parasol and sunloungers (2) and has wonderful views over the valley
leading to the village. The large shared garden has swings and a sandpit. The
surrounding area is one of contrasts, undulating hills and beautiful valleys
with the river Orne meandering its way through the valley floor. Clecy is a
very attractive village within a short walk of the cottage and has several
small shops and restaurants with boating, canoeing and pedaloes on the river
nearby. This is an excellent area for walkers and fishing is close by.This
property together with N1415 could well suit two families travelling together
but wanting some privacy. |
| N1416 |
"Comfortable stable
conversion within walking distance of Clecy" |
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This charming detached
stone cottage is situated within the gounds of the owners property in a
peaceful and rural location, but has a separate entrance and own private
garden. The cottage has been extensively renovated yet still retains character
with beamed ceilings in the living/dining room, exposed stone walls and a large
fireplace. The well equipped kitchen is situated to one corner of the living
room. Also downstairs is a shower room and separate wc. Upstairs there are
three bedrooms, one double and one twin with views over the valley and a
further bedroom with 2 bunk beds as well as a bathroom with wc. The large
garden which can be accessed via french doors from both the dining room or the
main entrance, enjoys beautiful views over the valley of Clécy and the
surrounding countryside. This is an excellent area for walkers and fishing is
close by.The pretty village of Clecy is just 2 kms away and provides a choice
of small shops and restaurants with boating, canoeing and pedaloes on the river
nearby. |
| N1417 |
"Rustic cottage in the
"Swisse Normande" with far reaching views over the valley" |
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Les Isles is a rural
village house built from local granite located within a short drive of Mont St
Michel. Spread over 3 floors, the house has been furnished in a homely, older
style. The ground floor comprises a kitchen, downstairs cloakroom and a
living/dining room which leads out onto a terrace for outside dining. All the
bedrooms are on the first and second floors (stairs are quite steep) together
with a modern bathroom and one further wc. There is an attractive sun terrace
leading from the first floor which extends into the large garden (not
enclosed), where there is a sandpit and a large grassed area for children to
play. The charming owner lives and works on her nearby farm and is quite a
character with a wealth of interesting local knowledge. Juillet (village -
3kms) has a grocer/café and a general store. Full services, shops and
restaurants are at Avranches, with the nearest good beaches at Carolles
(20kms). |
| N5004 |
"Large village house
close to Mont St Michel, ideal for families" |
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Lilas is an old stone
cottage that has been fully renovated and is situated in a quiet area on the
outskirts of St Jean de Savigny, a small, unspoilt village just 20kms from the
coast. This cottage is attractively furnished and has a well equipped kitchen.
Divided over 2 floors, the ground floor accommodation comprises: shower room
with washing machine, a small eat-in kitchen and a comfortable sitting/dining
room with an open fireplace, beamed ceiling, television and stereo system. A
wooden stairway leads from the sitting room to the 2 spacious bedrooms. Outside
there is an enclosed garden with areas of lawn and flowering plants plus a
built in barbecue, a dining table and chairs for outside dining and a carport.
In the same location as N5011, there is fishing close by and small shops are
available at St Clair sur Elle (3kms) with a wider choice available plus a
market at Saint Lo. St Lo is a good shopping centre with a wide range of
activities, including a waterpark and equestrian centre. The best local beach
is at Vierville (22 kms), which is part of the famous Omaha beach. |
| N5010 |
"Attractive, well
furnished cottage in a quiet, secluded location" |
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This property enjoys a
peaceful and rural position on the outskirts of the small village of La Barre
de Semilly. An ideal location for walkers and cyclists with a cycle route
passing outside the house. Horseriding and fishing are found close by. The
accommodation is divided over two floors; on the ground floor the comfortable
sitting/dining room with beamed ceiling has a television and there is a
separate, well equipped kitchen with dishwasher. Also on this level is a shower
room, separate wc and washing machine. The three bedrooms are upstairs together
with an additional wc with washbasin and bidet. To the rear of the house you
will find an enclosed garden with a small lawn with table and chairs plus there
is a large garden shared with the adjacent gite which has swings and a
barbecue. The adjacent apple orchard is home to several donkeys which are
always a favourite with children. The attractive old town of Bayeux is within
30 minutes drive and only a short distance beyond Bayeux you will reach several
excellent beaches. St Lo (6kms) is a good shopping centre with a wide range of
activities, including a waterpark and equestrian centre. |
| N5031 |
"Well equipped cottage,
ideal for families who enjoy cycling and walking" |
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This property enjoys a
peaceful and rural position on the outskirts of the small village of La Barre
de Semilly. An ideal location for walkers and cyclists with a cycle route
passing outside the house. Horseriding and fishing are found close by. The
accommodation is divided over two floors, the ground floor comprising a
sitting/dining room with beamed ceiling and an open fireplace. and a well
equipped kitchen with a small breakfast area. There is also a shower room,
separate wc and washing machine at this level. The two bedrooms are upstairs
together with an additional wc with washbasin and bidet. To the rear of the
house you will find an enclosed garden with a small lawn with table and chairs
and there is also a large garden shared with the adjacent gite with swings and
a barbecue. The adjacent apple orchard is home to several donkeys who are
always a favourite with children. The attractive old town of Bayeux is within
30 minutes drive and only a short distance beyond Bayeux you will reach several
excellent beaches. St Lo (6kms) is a good shopping centre with a wide range of
activities, including a waterparc and equestrian centre. |
| N5032 |
"Well equipped cottage,
ideal for families who enjoy cycling and walking" |
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Situated in a small
village, this house enjoys a peaceful rural location whilst still being within
easy cycling distance (or a short drive) of the lovely Portbail beaches which
stretch along the coast for a further 2.5kms. Originally constructed in 1767,
this property was formely part shop and part bar. It has now been tastefully
renovated and comprises a ground floor with a well equipped kitchen/dining
room, a comfortable living room and a separate wc and bathroom (bath with
shower attachment). All the bedrooms are on the first floor. To the rear of the
house is a large, fully enclosed garden with a built in barbecue, garden
furniture and plenty of space for children to run around. Portbail on the coast
is a small town with a good selection of restaurants, shops and services.
Cherbourg ferry port is within an hours drive. |
| N5034 |
"Country location within
10 minutes cycling distance of beaches" |
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