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An exquisite romantic gite, ideal for couples. 10% off Brittany ferries

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Reviews

9.8 out of 10

Exceptional

Entire home

1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 2700 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Barbecue grill
  • Kitchen
  • Fireplace
  • Dryer
  • Outdoor Space

Explore the area

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Barenton, Normandie
  • Pear Cider Museum
    3 min drive
  • Dormont Château
    13 min drive
  • Château de La Motte-Husson
    57 min drive

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About the neighborhood

Barenton

Located in Barenton, this cottage is in a rural location, within a 5-minute drive of Normandie-Maine Regional Natural Park and Pear Cider Museum. .This cottage is 4.9 mi (8 km) from Saint Patrice Church and 6.7 mi (10.9 km) from Regional Pottery Museum.

What's nearby

  • Pear Cider Museum - 3 min drive - 1.7 miles
  • Dormont Château - 13 min drive - 9.6 miles
  • Bagnoles de l'Orne Casino - 31 min drive - 20.6 miles
  • Sanctuary of Our Lady of Pontmain - 32 min drive - 18.6 miles
  • Château de La Motte-Husson - 57 min drive - 35.0 miles

Getting around

  • Flers Station - 28 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Les Cascades - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Le Relais du Parc - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪L'Akwa Bar - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Le Saint Georges - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Le Sulky - ‬10 min drive

About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

An exquisite romantic gite, ideal for couples. 10% off Brittany ferries

Maison de LillI is situated in lower Normandy one and half hours drive south of Caen. Get away from it all and simply relax in this tranquil setting surrounded by fields, or take advantage of the many activities and sites to see in the local area. The gite has a spacious feel about it and is divided onto two levels. The ground floor consists of a lounge with wood burner, TV with English and French channels, DVD& CD player, a fully equipped kitchen and bathroom with bath and shower. Wooden stairs lead up to a bedroom which comprises of 5 foot bed with a very comfortable mattress. Additional electric heating throughout. Private driveway and secluded garden with table and chairs for alfresco dining and deck chairs to watch the sun go down. Portable BBQ. You are welcomed with a bottle of red wine and chocolates and homemade jam made from local berries.

There are lovely walks locally as well as great cycling opportunities. In our Village of Barenton, you can follow the disused converted railway line for miles in both directions, stopping for lunch and well earned rest. Walk into Barenton for your fresh baguettes or drive 10- 15 minutes into the local town of Mortain. This town has a large outdoor swimming pool (seasonal). Your trip would not be complete without a visit to the wonderful scenic Petite and Grand falls or Petite Chapelle (small chapel) housing an American war monument with panoramic views stretching for miles. Mortain also has a disused monastery which you can visit, this was one of the last working ones in France. Other places of interest include Mont St Michel approximately 1 and 1/4 hours drive away. Normandy is famous for its beeches and war Museums. Pay a visit to Bagnoles-de-l-orne, a delightful and only thermal spa in the whole of Northwest France. There is so much to do and see in the area such as the famous Normandy beaches, Bayeux tapestry, Domfront, Saint- Malo, Dinan, the Camembert factory, the Abbey and weekly traditional French market at saint-Hilaire, Vide-Graniers/Brocantes markets to pick a bargain. Alternatively, stay in and totally relax, read a book by the cosy wood burner or sunbath in a very private garden. Purchase the most delicious organic chicken eggs locally from our friends neighboring farmers.
If you wish to travel with friends, why not consider it's sister gite Maison de Grace (ref; 6907475) This has a double four poster bed.
We can offer you a 10% discount on Brittany ferry crossings using ref: F01T2C
No pets/smoking.
Full directions will be emailed on booking.
Make yourself comfortable in this cottage, which features a fireplace. There's a private patio. A kitchen is outfitted with a refrigerator, an oven, and a stovetop. Conveniences include a microwave and an electric kettle.
Take in the views from a garden and make use of amenities such as barbecue grills.
Guests will find features like onsite parking.

Property manager

Karen

Languages

English, French

Property amenities

Parking and transportation

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Electric kettle
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Paper towels
  • Refrigerator
  • Spices
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • Bedroom
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 1 bathroom
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Fireplace
  • Living room
  • Wood stove

Entertainment

  • Books
  • DVD player
  • Games
  • Stereo
  • TV with cable/satellite channels

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Fenced yard
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Patio

Laundry

  • Dryer

Comfort

  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Wheelchair accessibility
  • Smoke-free property

Location highlights

  • In a rural location
  • Near a zoo

Things to do

  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Casino nearby
  • Mountain climbing nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Theme park nearby
  • Wildlife walks nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • Fire extinguisher

General

  • Garden
  • Unit size: 700 square feet

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 21

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Important information

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation

We should mention

Cash transactions at this property cannot exceed GBP 1000, due to national regulations; for further details, please contact the property using information in the booking confirmation

An exquisite romantic gite, ideal for couples. 10% off Brittany ferries Reviews

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

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Rating 8 - Good. 2 out of 17 reviews" "
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9.4/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Susan D.

Liked: Cleanliness
Peacefull and cosy
Karen's cottage is a wonderful place to really get away from it all. The cottage is tastefully decorated and fully equipped. It is very private with a view of a meadow with cows. The only sound we heard was the buzzing of the bees. Karen is a nice hostess, responds quickly and accurately. Moreover, so is also very nice. In short, we recommend this cottage to everyone. And it could just be that we ourselves come to stay here again

10/10 Excellent

Greg W.

Liked: Cleanliness
Wonderful stay at this charming little gite.
We had a wonderful weeks stay at this charming little gite. The location offered complete relaxation and peace and quiet with the lovely cows as your neighbours! A great place to explore the rural country side. Including lovely visits to the local towns of Domfront, Avranches, Ducey and the village of Lassy-les-Chateaux which has a wonderful Chateau worth a visit. About an hours drive you reach more tourist attractions including St Michel and the D-Day beaches. Karen was a fantastic host and provided us with a lovely warm welcome ensuring we had everything we needed. We will be recommending to family and friends. Thank you for a wonderful stay! Greg and Laura
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2019

10/10 Excellent

Claire D., Sandwich, Kent

Liked: Cleanliness
Lovely
Idyllic setting for a beautiful Gite which Karen has clearly spent a lot of time and effort on. Everything we needed was there and we had a lovely relaxing week. Well deserved five star review - would definitely recommend this place.

10/10 Excellent

Jason P.

Liked: Cleanliness
Lovely property in peaceful location
Had a really relaxing time in this beautiful gite. Weather was amazing and the private garden was a perfect sanctuary.
Stayed 8 nights in Jul 2019

10/10 Excellent

David P., Greenhithe Kent

Lovely gite, cosy, clean and in a peaceful, rural setting.
We needed somewhere central to the area we were viewing properties in and this fitted the bill perfectly. It was pretty, clean and had everything we needed, we wouldn’t hesitate to recommend it to friends and relatives.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2018

10/10 Excellent

Tracy D.

Completely lived up to expectations. And more!
Nestled in the hills between Barenton and Mortain, the Maison de Lilli is the prefect antidote to modern living. Modern enough to be comfortable, furnished in some finds at the local markets, the eclectic mix of styles draws you in. With cows at the back of the gite and goats and sheep at the front, you need never worry about noisy neighbours! Having told the owner that we were coming over for our 20th wedding anniversary, she upped the romance. With red rose petals on the bed and a heart-shaped cake made by her daughter, our holiday started extremely well. Within ten minutes of arriving, the bottle of red wine kindly left by Karen was open and we were sitting in the garden admiring the view. This is the perfect place for days out. You are always within an hour of somewhere interesting. My particular favourite was Domfront, the medieval town. A fascinating place and the packed brasserie in which we had lunch could just as easily have been serving people hundreds of years ago. You will not be disappointed if you go to stay at this property.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2017

10/10 Excellent

heather G.

Wow! That was our reaction when we pulled into the drive of Maison de Lillie.
The gite is a typically chic French country cottage but with all the luxury you would find at the more expensive properties. Plenty of relaxing walks, restaurants nearby, and not far from the coast either. We will definitely be booking again later in the year to explore more. We were a little too early in the year to enjoy the lovely private garden and to fire up the BBQ (next time ). The welcoming bottle of wine went down a treat after our journey. Thank you very much. We will return.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2017

10/10 Excellent

David H.

Fantastic French experince!
Our friends booked this for us last minute. They stayed in its sister gite (6907475) a stones throw away. We wanted to surprise our partners for Valentines! Our gite was more than we could have ever expected. I understand the complimentary bottle of wine and chocolates are standard, not just for Cupid's day, what a lovely touch. The gite was extremely clean with some lovely pieces of furniture. It was mild for February but we couldn't resist lighting the cosy wood-burning stove. The owners description totally matched our expectation. There are some great walks, we enjoyed going into Barenton and walking along the disused railway line, the area is beautiful. It was great to be with our friends and yet not on top of each other. I would highly recommend it to anyone.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2017

8/10 Good

laurent p.

Liked: Cleanliness
A recommander
Jolie maison dans un cadre verdoyant et très calme.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Kees V.

Liked: Cleanliness
Supermooi
Prachtig huisje en omgeving.
Stayed 10 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Roland C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Einfach nur super
Es war eine sehr schöne Zeit in dieser Unterkunft. Zur Begrüßung stand eine leckere Flasche Wein und selbst gemachte Marmelade für uns bereit. Es war ausreichend Brennholz vorhanden um romantische Abende vorm Kamin zu genießen. Wir hatten das Glück ein paar sonnige Tage im Garten bei beeindruckender Stille erleben zu dürfen! Mit dem Auto sind verschiedene Ausflugsziele innerhalb einer Stunde erreichbar. Das absolute Highlight war Mont-Saint-Michel. Diese sollte man besser in der Woche besuchen und die Tickets für die Abtei bucht man auch besser im vorraus. Der Kontakt zur Vermieterin Karen war sehr freundlich und hilfsbereit. Eine echte Empfehlung.
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2022

10/10 Excellent

MURIEL A., Paris

Liked: Cleanliness
gite plein de charme
Le gite est très agréable, on s'y sent bien, il est situé dans une très jolie campagne.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

Foske E.

Liked: Cleanliness
Lovely stay
The house was lovely and had everything I needed. Even during a rainy week, it was okay to stay inside a lot. There are two lovely towns on 5 approximately 10 min drive from the house and the coast is reachable in 1,5 hour drive. There are different hikes not too far away and there are nice markets and brocantes in some close by towns. Karen was very nice and gave some tips on nice things to visit. All in all I had an amazing holiday.
Stayed 14 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Valentine G.

Liked: Cleanliness
Week-end bucolique de 4 jours en amoureux
Séjour très ressourçant. Le cottage de Karen apporte calme et volupté. Beaucoup de choses à faire et à voir dans la région ! Bonne literie, logement identique aux photos. Nous reviendrons avec grand plaisir !
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

nathalie h.

Liked: Cleanliness
Charme et tranquilité
Charmant cottage dans un environnement verdoyant et reposant, idéal pour un couple.

10/10 Excellent

Elisabeth N.

Liked: Cleanliness
Idéal pour une escapade à la campagne style british !
Nous souhaitions profiter de la nature dans un lieu isolé et confortable. C'était idéal avec le pré des vaches, la maison toute cosy, etc. Merci pour votre accueil. Je recommande vivement !
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2020

8/10 Good

arnaud D.

So british !
La confortable maison de Lilly est un gite indépendant doté d'une chambre spacieuse à l'étage. Vous y serez au calme dans un environnement verdoyant. À l'exception d'une liaison internet, vous y trouverez tout ce dont vous avez besoin. Le lieu est propre, cosy, conforme aux photos et aménagé à l'anglaise. Aux alentours, la ville la plus attractive est Mortain, avec ses charmantes cascades (petite et grande). Il peut y avoir un problème de taille : en l'absence de Tessa, la personne de confiance, nous avons été contraints de contacter Karen par téléphone (en Angleterre !) pour obtenir la localisation. Mais nous n'avons pas réussi à nous comprendre. Il a donc fallu faire appel aux habitants de Barenton et nous avons eu beaucoup de chance que l'un d'entre eux connaisse l'endroit. Pour que de pareilles mésaventures ne vous arrivent pas à votre tour, voici quelques indications : - partez de Barenton centre avec le magasin Coccinelle sur votre droite, prenez la direction de l'ancienne église, - après l'indication de sortie de Barenton, prenez la première route à gauche, puis encore à gauche (D182) en direction de St-Clément- Rancoudray. - Monter sur près de 2 kilomètres, - au croisement, avant la forêt, une maison fait l'angle avec 1 gîte de chaque côté. C'est là...
Stayed 3 nights in May 2017