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Exceptional colonial-style living space with swimming pool and free parking.

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Reviews

10 out of 10

Exceptional

Entire home

3 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 61292 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • Hot Tub
    Hot Tub
  • Washer
    Washer
  • Barbecue grill
    Barbecue grill
  • Pool
    Pool
  • Gym
    Gym
  • Parking available
    Parking available

Explore the area

Map
La Fresnais, Bretagne
  • Mont Saint-Michel Bay
    2 min drive
  • Hirel Beach
    5 min drive
  • Port de la Houle
    12 min drive
  • Dinard (DNR-Dinard - Pleurtuit - Saint-Malo)
    20 min drive

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About the neighborhood

La Fresnais

A stay at this cottage places you in the heart of La Fresnais, within a 5-minute drive of Mont Saint-Michel Bay and Hirel Beach. .This family-friendly cottage is 9.7 mi (15.6 km) from Saint-Malo Ferry Port and 10 mi (16.1 km) from St. Malo Beach.
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What's nearby

  • Grand Aquarium - 11 min drive - 7.3 miles
  • Port de la Houle - 12 min drive - 8.2 miles
  • Saint-Malo Ferry Port - 16 min drive - 9.7 miles
  • Pointe du Grouin - 17 min drive - 10.8 miles
  • St. Malo Beach - 25 min drive - 10.0 miles

Getting around

  • La Fresnais Station - 2 min drive
  • Dinard (DNR-Dinard - Pleurtuit - Saint-Malo) - 20 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪La Ferme des Nielles - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪L'Escale des Bouchots - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Château Richeux & Restaurant le Coquillage - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Le Bistrot d'Henry - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪La Degustation - ‬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.

Exceptional colonial-style living space with swimming pool and free parking.

Another cottage is located on the property.
Beautiful cottage located 10 minutes from the bay of Mont-St-Michel and Saint-Malo. A lot of charm and authenticity in a colonnial and bright interior. equipped with a wood stove. fully fitted and equipped kitchen. Large shower room 'hamman' inspired three romantic rooms with 160x200 beds. Very large wood terrace facing south overlooking private pool. Large garden with trees and flowers, illuminated at night.
Make yourself comfortable in this air-conditioned cottage, which features a fireplace and a private pool. There's a private patio. A kitchen is outfitted with a refrigerator, an oven, and a stovetop. A Smart television and a DVD player are provided for your entertainment, while complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected.
Don't miss out on the many recreational opportunities, including an outdoor pool, a spa tub, and a fitness center. This cottage also features barbecue grills and babysitting service.
Guests will find features like internet access, onsite parking, and a car charging station.

Property manager

Laurence GAUPLÉ

Languages

English, French

Property amenities

Beach

  • Beach nearby

Pool/Spa

  • Massage
  • Outdoor pool
  • Private pool
  • Spa tub

Internet

  • Available in the cottage: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Electric car charging station on site
  • Car recommended
  • Onsite parking options include a garage

Kitchen

  • Blender
  • Coffee grinder
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Electric kettle
  • Kitchen island
  • Kitchenette
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Paper towels
  • Refrigerator
  • Spices
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 3 bedrooms

Bathroom

  • 1 bathroom
  • Hair dryer
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Fireplace
  • Living room
  • Separate dining area
  • Wood stove

Entertainment

  • Books
  • DVD player
  • Games
  • Smart TV
  • Stereo

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Patio

Laundry

  • Laundromat nearby
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Housekeeping (on request)
  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • In a rural location
  • In a village
  • In the city center
  • Near a health/beauty spa
  • Near a zoo
  • Near an outlet shopping mall
  • Near the bay
  • Near the sea

Things to do

  • Bicycles
  • Gym
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Casino nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Horseback riding nearby
  • Hunting nearby
  • Jet skiing nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Mountain biking nearby
  • Rafting nearby
  • Sailing nearby
  • Scuba diving nearby
  • Snorkeling nearby
  • Surfing/bodyboarding nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Theme park nearby
  • Water skiing nearby
  • Water tubing nearby
  • Wildlife walks nearby
  • Windsurfing nearby
  • Winery tours 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)
  • First aid kit
  • Fire extinguisher
  • Deadbolt lock

General

  • Bicycles
  • Electric car charging station
  • Garden
  • Housekeeping (on request)
  • Unit size: 1,292 square feet

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Contactless check-in available

Check-out

Check-out before 9:00 AM
Contactless check-out available

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
Parties and events (including family gatherings) are allowed on site; maximum attendees: 6
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, a first aid kit, and a deadbolt lock
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
Property Registration Number 35116.201603.F1

We should mention

Cash transactions at this property cannot exceed EUR 1000, due to national regulations; for further details, please contact the property using information in the booking confirmation
A car is recommended for transportation to and from this property

Property is also known as

Place Exceptional Living Style 'colonial' Orchard Ebony House
Place Exceptional Living Style 'colonial' Orchard Ebony
Place Exceptional Living Style 'colonial' Orchard Ebony House
Place Exceptional Living Style 'colonial' Orchard Ebony House
Place Exceptional Living Style 'colonial' Orchard Ebony

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9.6/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Tracy H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful Holiday
This was an amazing place to stay. We thoroughly enjoyed our time in this cottage. The beds were exceptionally comfortable, bedding was good quality. It took us a few days to get used to the pillows, as they are very different to pillows used in UK, but this is only a small matter. We were brave and used the swimming pool, despite the slightly cool weather. The gardens are huge but unfortunately we were not able to mae the most of all of the space as the weather didn't really favour sitting outside. We did however eat outside under the canopy every night. The cottage is extremely quiet and private. Laurence is a friendly and beautifully kind lady who was on hand if we needed her. Our only negative comment was that we would have appreciated a welcome pack. We arrived late afternoon during a storm, after travelling since 8:00am. We had thankfully stopped at the supermarket when we arrived in France as we were aware that Sunday opening hours can be sporadic in France. This was a saving grace as there were no provisions at all other than 1 toilet roll and 1 dishwasher tablet. In previous stays in France we have been left tea, coffee, bread and sometimes a bottle of wine or juice. It just felt a little disappointing that this had not been considered. This did not spoil our amazing holiday but though it worth mentioning so others are prepared in advance. quality. It took us a little
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Jenny G.

Liked: Cleanliness
Family summer holiday
Great property, as listed. Huge garden. Lovely host. Would advise requesting the contract before booking as there are additional costs payable to be aware of; bedding, towels, post-stay cleaning etc.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Helen D.

Liked: Cleanliness
A lovely stay in a lovely gite
We had a lovely two week stay at Laurence and Jacky’s property, the garden in particular is gorgeous and vast. The location is great and locations like St Malo, Dinard, Dinan, Cancale and Mont St Michel within a short driving distance. We would definitely recommend to others.
Stayed 14 nights in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

Philippa W.

Liked: Cleanliness
Rural stay
Lovely property and amazing garden. The property was well equipped and garden area particularly good for the children. Badminton boules swings loungers and small unheated pool. One bedroon and bathroom downstairs, with toilet directly off the kitchen area, a bit disconcerting. The other two bedrooms were slightly larger and accessed with a spiral staircase which proved a little difficult with a young child keen to explore. We found ways of blocking it off though. TV in every room but we didnt use these. No bath but good shower and well lit mirrors. Basic kitchen equipment but good enough for most meals we made. The only drawback I found was the cost of extras, sheets 20€ cleaning 80 € and welcome pack . Check out time was a bit early at 9.00am and the owner turned up on the dot to inspect. Otherwise a pleasant stay.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024

8/10 Good

Craig J.

Liked: Cleanliness
Very relaxing
Beautiful garden, great host. Unfortunately for us we found it a little too rural as we were unable to walk to the shops.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Peter R.

Liked: Cleanliness
Brittany Roadtrip
An absolute gem of a find!! This Gite has everything you need for a relaxing getaway. We explored the area visiting the local Zoo (Bourbanais) located in a Chateaux's grounds, exceptional. Also Cancale is beautiful and the Oysters, WOW - Dozen for less than £10 - what can you say. Also visited Rennes which is oldy worldy and well worth the visit, less than 1 hour drive. Limited number of restaurants in the area, but this is rural France after all. Dol de Bretagne, about 4 miles along the main road is lovely with some nice bistros. For some days we just lay in the gardens and soaked up the sun - lovely. Laurence was very informative and made us very welcome. Thank you
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Simon M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Fantastic Gite
Really well appointed facilities, lovely host. Very well located for quick access to some great towns.... St Malo and Dinard to name a few. Garden is massive, so plenty of outside space. Would highly recommend.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2019

10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth A.

Liked: Cleanliness
A lovely property in a beautiful place
The house was very attractive, clean and comfortable. There was more than enough for us to fill our time in the neighbourhood, but it was also a pleasure to sit and relax in the big, beautiful garden. The owners were very friendly and welcoming, and we felt able to go to them if we needed anything, but they didn't disturb our privacy at all during the week.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2019

10/10 Excellent

Bernadette F., England

STUNNING GARDENS AND LOVELY POOL AND FABULOUS OWNER
I’m so pleased I found this holiday home. The owners are lovely, and we got on very well. Laurence the lady speaks some English I speak some French so between us we were more like friends. My young adult nephews thought she was a lovely person too. A week wasn’t enough really because we found we were only a mile and a half from the coast road leading to Cancale. If your a seafood lover your in heaven!! Oyster beds everywhere the fish and seafood are exceptional. We found a shack with a pull in off the road and had a huge bowl of moules mariniere with local Breton cider for not a lot of money. Also Dol Bretagne is a fantastic medieval town with excellent shops and restaurants. In la Fresnais there is a Boulangerie selling fresh artisan bread from early morning and fantastic patisserie. The supermarket for a local one is very well stocked. Your on the outskirts of the village so if your fit it’s a 20 minute walk otherwise 5 minutes in the car. Your only 15 minutes from St Malo too. The property has 3 king sized (French) beds one on the ground floor. There is a wood burning stove but we never needed to use it. The kitchen is well equipped. The shower room is lovely too. The Gite is very comfortable. There are so many places you can eat in or out on the verandah or the picnic table. The garden goes on for ever and little tables and chairs or sunloungers are placed at intervals for quiet reflection. There are chickens at the bottom but the garden is so big you can’t hear them from the house. We had to push ourselves to leave the garden and the pool to sightsee especially when it was hot. We would definitely return and were so lucky to have found Laurence and Jacky and their Ebony Orchard Gite.
Stayed 8 nights in Sep 2018

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Beautiful, well equipped property with an amazing garden
Just returned from a very relaxing stay at the Ebony Orchard. The house is a lovely size and very tastefully decorated with comfortable seating in the lounge area and plenty of seating options to enjoy the wonderful garden. The pool was lovely for a refreshing dip in the afternoon and the height of the pool surround meant it was just like standing at a swim up bar. The wonderful gardens have to be seen to be believed as they seem to stretch on endlessly with their very own badminton and boules court. Laurence and Jacky were very friendly on the rare occasions that we saw them and I was very happy that Laurence's English was much better than my French. The village is about a mile away which was really handy as we visited the fantastic Boulangerie every day for their wonderful bread and croissant. This was a very restful and peaceful stay in tranquil surroundings which I would highly recommend. Diane & Bas
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2018

10/10 Excellent

Nicola D.

Excellent
Lovely property, great hosts, amazing garden, highly recommend.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2018

10/10 Excellent

sue c.

Great base to explore Brittany
This was our first experience of booking a house in France through this site, and although we had to use Google translate a few times I was glad we did. The owner was very quick to respond to our emails, and happy to answer any questions. Our SATNAV bought us straight to the house from Cherbourg ferry terminal in two hours, plus a small stop off to get supplies for our first night. The house has everything you could need and is equipped with all mod cons, coffee machine, dishwasher, washing machine, microwave etc.( you will need to remember to buy some toilet paper though) There are flat screen TV'S in all three bedrooms, and a large tv in the living room but no English channels, so be prepared to be truly immersed in the French holiday experience. Great shower room with loads of hot water, separate toilet off from the kitchen. We stayed for a week and although the pool was too cold to get in, it was lovely to sit out under the covered deck area in the evenings, or stroll around the beautifully kept gardens. Lots of places to go, Cancal is10 minutes down the road and serves up the most amazing sea food on huge platters, and the oyster beds have to be seen. Mont St Micheal and the horse drawn carriages is great, St Malo the walled city was great with some splendid views from around the walls , Dinard and Dinnas all great and have some great markets to look around. In Fresnais just two minutes by car you will find the local supermarket, and a lovely bread and cake shop. There is also a pizza restaurant on the edge of town that makes really good takeaway pizzas. We could have eaten out in Cancal every night it was so nice there, great atmosphere, and locals so friendly in the restaurants. Great house and central location, hosts live on site in an adjacent house by the road and bought us fresh eggs, very friendly and they speak some English. Quiet peaceful location, centrally located and decorated very tastefully. I would recommend this house if you are planning to visit Britany, you will not be disappointed.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2017

10/10 Excellent

mathias g.

Liked: Cleanliness
une semaine en Bretagne
maison très calme , idéalement située près de toutes les principaux sites et attractions du coin....petit coin de paradis où il fait bon vivre avec de nombreuses activités sur place: piscine , terrain de pétanque, volley , badminton et transat pour les moins sportifs......propriétaire très sympathique , à proximité mais très discrets , qui font tout pour que l'on se sentent bien....que du bonheur.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Maxime D.

Liked: Cleanliness
Vacances en Mai
Propriétaires tres sympathiques a l'image du logement
Stayed 7 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kirstin W., Deutschland

Liked: Cleanliness
Schöner Urlaub im Mai 2024
Wir (2 Personen) hatten einen sehr schönen 2 wöchigen Urlaub. Laurence und ihr Mann haben das Haus selber renoviert/restauriert. Es ist genau wie im Inserat beschrieben. Wir haben uns sehr wohl gefühlt und können es definitiv weiter empfehlen. Es igbt einen super tollen Garten, einen Park, ein Traum. Auch die überdachte Terrasse ist super, auch bei Regen (den hatten wir das ein oder andere Mal) kann man dennoch draußen sitzen (ich habe viel gelesen). Es gibt im Garten verschiedene Sitzmöglichkeiten und Rückzugsmöglichkeiten. Der Pool ist toll, auch wenn wir ihn nicht genutzt haben (es war uns im Mai noch zu kalt ;-) ). Das Haus bietet genug Platz. Das Bad ist groß und hat eine tolle Dusche, 2 Waschbecken und es gibt top genug Ablagemöglichkeiten, das gibt es nicht oft :-) Die Gegend ist toll und es gibt jede Menge zu erkunden! Vielen Dank Laurence und Jackie für die tolle Zeit.
Stayed 14 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Natalie S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Ein schöner Ort zum Urlaubmachen
Wir verbrachten hier eine wunderschöne Woche über Weihnachten und hatten einen ruhigen, gemütlichen Aufenthalt! Die Eigentümer waren sehr nett und zuvorkommend! Vielen Dank, liebe Laurence, für Eure schnelle Hilfe mit dem Raclette 😊
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kaja A.

Liked: Cleanliness
Urlaub in einem großen botanischen Garten
Wir wurden von Laurence sehr nett empfangen und konnten uns jederzeit bei Fragen an sie wenden. Unsere Ferienwoche hatte auch Anfang September hochsommerliche Temperaturen und deshalb genoss ich es im Freien, in der Hängematte, zu schlafen und am Morgen den Vögeln zu lauschen, auch ein Füchslein hörte man. Schöne Strände findet man bei Cancale und viele Ausflugsziele in alle Richtungen. Auf dem GR 34 kann man an der Küsten entlang wandern. Vielen Dank an Familie Gauplé
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

JESSICA G.

Liked: Cleanliness
Super séjour
Gérant très sympathique et accueillant, cadre de vie très agréable et reposant, jardin très bien entretenu et très jolie. Un gîte très propre et bien équipé. Je recommande les yeux fermés et n'hésiterons pas à revenir pour un séjour en Bretagne. Merci pour votre accueil
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Stefan H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Idyllisch und entspannend
Wir hatten das Objekt anhand der Lage und der Fotos ausgesucht. Traumhaft der Garten (eher ein Park) und das Haus adrett und charaktervoll. Die Küchenausstattung könnte noch ein paar Utensilien vertragen. Es hat uns sehr gut gefallen.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023

8/10 Good

Barbara S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Grand merveilleux jardin
Nous avons passé des bonnes vacances. Le grand jardin était parfait pour se reposer. Beaucoup de sites touristiques sont proches. C’était très gentil de nous donner les vélos. Seul chose à critiquer, c’est que la toilette n’est pas trop privée. Merci pour l’hospitalité.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Cyrielle S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Séjour au top !
Lieu de vacances idéal en famille ou entre ami(e)s. Nous avons passé un séjour très agréable ! Localisation impeccable pour découvrir la région (15 min de St Malo, 20 de Dinard, 20 du Mont St Michel entre autres). Petite ville calme disposant de toutes les commodités nécessaires. Maison cosy, bien décorée et bien aménagée, avec un fabuleux jardin équipé +++ dans lequel nos fils se sont régalés (piscine, badminton, pétanque,...). Et pour finir, le plus (du plus, du plus), accueil de qualité par des propriétaires d'une gentillesse rare, qui aiment leur région et qui vous donneront pleins de supers adresses pour vous régaler 😊. Superbe lieu de vacances que nous recommandons les yeux fermés !!
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

EVELYNE S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Joli gîte idéal pour visiter la région
Un joli gîte au calme, idéal pour visiter le Mont Saint Michel, Saint Malo, Cancale, Dinard et Dinan. Les propriétaires vivent à deux pas mais sont très discrets et charmants
Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

Beate D.

Liked: Cleanliness
Ein traumhaftes Örtchen zum Entspannen und Genießen
Wir haben uns rundum wohl gefühlt. Das Haus ist sehr gemütlich, liebevoll eingerichtet und gut ausgestattet. Es hat uns sehr gefallen. Auch die erste Woche im Oktober konnten wir draußen auf der Terrasse sitzen. Jacky ist sehr freundlich, hilfsbereit und sehr geduldig mit unserem "schlechten Französisch" gewesen. Danke schön für alles.
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Lionel M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Propriétaires et vacances géniales dans un cadre somptueux
Notre impression sur le Gîte: Simplement idéal. Une conception de Laurence et Jacky avec beaucoup de goût pour un repos parfait et pour la découverte de la région. P.e. Cancale, St.-Malo, Mont-Saint-Michel, Dinard, etc. Encore un grand merci pour votre gentillesse ... et pour les œufs tous frais de vos poules.
Stayed 14 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Thomas H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Séjour agréable
Propriétaires très sympathiques et discrets, parc magnifique et entretenu tout comme la maison propre, belle et décorée avec soin.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2022