We bought our old farm in 1998 and have spent much time and care renovating it. We love the peace and tranquility of the area and the fabulous local produce.
The gite was finished in 2005, and is fully self contained. It is set in an acre and a half of Normandy country side, with small farms on all sides. However, Avranches, the major town in the area, is only 10 minutes away.
Although it is ideal for 2, with the ensuite twin bedroom, two more people can be accommodated on the sofa bed downstairs and a cot and stairguard can be provided.
Travel to the gite is very easy, with many options.The drive from the ferry ports of St Malo and Caen takes approximately 1 hour, and Cherbourg, Le Havre, Dieppe and Roscoff. slightly longer. The airports at Dinard and Rennes are 1 hour away. Because the French motorways are so good and uncrowded, the drive from Calais or the Eurotunnel terminal is a delight, taking about 4 hours.  

The fully equipped kitchen has: gas hob, microwave oven, fridge with small freezer and dishwasher. The keen cook will find a good selection of kitchen tools and saucepans and sufficient crockery, cutlery and glasses. for 4 people.

The dining area, has a table and 4 chairs.

There is satellite TV receiving English TV and radio programmes, also a DVD/CD player a selection of English and French paperback books and some guide books and games. The guest book lists some of our favourite restaurants and we would be delighted if you would add to the list.

The comfortable sofa bed can sleep 2 people.

The galleried first floor, has twin beds, with an ensuite shower room and separate WC with hand basin.

The building is well insulated, and is delightfully cool in summer and easily heated in winter, thus allowing for all year occupation.

At the front of the gite is a table, 4 chairs, and barbecue. for al fresco eating.

There is ample car parking.

 

Mont St Michel, Frances most famous tourist destination, is visible just over the ridge and can be reached in 30-40 minutes.
Bayeux, with its world famous tapestry is a short drive up the A84 towards Caen and can be combined with a visit to the Normandy Landing Beaches at Arromanches.
Avranches, the nearest town, has a museum which contains the manuscripts from Mont St Michel and the skull of St Aubin, who built the monastery. There is also a very good World War 2 Museum in Avranches.
It is possible to make a day trip visit Monets garden in Giverny.
This area is idyllic for walking and cycling and has many signposted routes.
There are numerous golf courses within an easy drive and the nearby coastal resorts offer sailing and sand yachting. Nearby stables provide horse riding, and a go carting centre is a short distance to the north. For the really adventurous, the airfield at Avranches can arrange micro- light flights around the bay of Mont St Michel.
France’s premier salmon fishing river is close to the gite and in season, licences may be bought in the local shops. The gently sloping sandy beaches are ideal for small children, and Avranches and Brecey have swimming pools.
The zoo at Champrepus near Villedieu, is wonderful for children and adults alike.
Normandy is one of the best gastronomic regions of France, and there are many good restaurants nearby. We provide some details for all price ranges and welcome further recommendations.
The towns of St Malo and Granville have casinos and many chic boutiques.
All the surrounding towns have market days, where superb provisions can be bought: freshly caught fish, shell fish, local cheeses and cream, and many types of locally raised chickens, ducks and meat.
There are supermarkets in Avranches, and Ducey which have some English speaking staff.
 

The twin beds have single duvets and pillows and the sofa bed in the downstairs living area has a double duvet and pillows. Bed linen and tea towels are provided, but you will need to bring your own towels. Please note: all electric sockets are french.

The gite comprises 1 bedrooms in total; 1 twin and 1 cots, 1 of the bedrooms with en-suite facilities. The property also has 1 double sofa bed located in the downstairs, in living area. This gives room for up to 4 people. Bed linen and towels are provided for your use.

The gite has 1 bathrooms and 1 WCs for your party's use. Central heating keeps you snug and warm.

The gite has television dvd, satellite/cable. The music system will play cds, radio.

There is room for 4 in the living room and 4 in the dining room. To prepare food you will find a cooker, a microwave, a fridge, a freezer, a kettle, a toaster. You will also find a dish washer, an iron and ironing board. The owner has also provided cutlery, crockery, glassware, cooking utensils.

This is a non-smoking gite

Pets are not welcome 

Not suitable for wheelchairs 

The gite is in a very quiet area. It has a south facing garden, a south facing patio area, a barbeque. If you are driving there is private parking.

The gite is right beside walking, cycling.

Close to the gite you will find swimming, fishing, horse riding, a sports center, a museum, a theatre/cinema, shopping areas, a restaurant, a food shop.

Within easy reach of the gite you will find a beach, sailing, boat hire, wind surfing, flying, golf, tennis, historic sites, a zoo.

The gite is....

55 min from Dinard airport.
25 min from Le Mont St Michel.
25 min from beaches.
90 min from WW2 landings.
30 min from golf.

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Nick says: "Superb Property set in a great and quiet location, everything we could have possibly needed in a wonderfully presented and clean Gite owned by very friendly people very easy access to nearby supermarket, and the major town of Avranches, and the Beach at Carolle-plage Easy access for the motorways to get to the D-Day beaches and surrounding attractions etc Having stayed in Northern Normandy last year we definately preffered the more Rural setting that Le Mesnil Ozenne has to offer, watch out for anyone in a white Renault though!!!"

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