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French country cottage in beautiful Suisse-Normande

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Interior
Outdoor dining
TV, fireplace, DVD player, books
3 bedrooms, iron/ironing board, travel crib, WiFi

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6.0 out of 10

Entire home

3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 716 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
    Parking available
  • Washer
    Washer
  • Barbecue grill
    Barbecue grill
  • Kitchen
    Kitchen
  • Fireplace
    Fireplace
  • Dryer
    Dryer

Explore the area

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Le Mesnil-Villement, Normandy
  • Rock of Oëtre
    5 min drive
  • Base de Plein Air de Pont d'Ouilly
    6 min drive
  • Lande Viaduct
    14 min drive
  • Caen (CFR-Carpiquet)
    45 min drive

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About the neighborhood

Le Mesnil-Villement

Located in Le Mesnil-Villement, this cottage is on a lake, a 5-minute drive from Rock of Oëtre and 6 minutes from Base de Plein Air de Pont d'Ouilly. .This cottage is 6.9 mi (11.1 km) from Theatre Equestre de la Pommeraye and 7.8 mi (12.6 km) from Lac de Rabodanges.

What's nearby

  • Rock of Oëtre - 5 min drive - 2.3 miles
  • Base de Plein Air de Pont d'Ouilly - 6 min drive - 2.9 miles
  • Lande Viaduct - 14 min drive - 8.3 miles
  • Clecy Miniature Railway - 16 min drive - 9.3 miles
  • Château de la Landelle - 18 min drive - 11.0 miles

Getting around

  • Vendeuvre Centre Station - 26 min drive
  • Caen (CFR-Carpiquet) - 45 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Restaurant la Roche d'Oetre - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Le K-Rabo - ‬14 min drive
  • ‪Aux Rochers Restaurant - ‬16 min drive
  • ‪Le Caillou - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪La Gavotine - ‬17 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.

French country cottage in beautiful Suisse-Normande

Treat yourself to a stay in this beautiful French country cottage in the village of Le Mesnil-Villement, situated in the heart of the very best landscape northern France has to offer – the Suisse Normande.

Nestled in the picturesque valley of the River Orne in the Calvados region, this stone-built, end-of-terrace, three-bedroomed cottage offers spacious and comfortable accommodation for small and medium-sized families. Offering all basic comforts and amenities, the cottage also has fast broadband and extensive television channels. Situated in delightful open countryside with fine walking, the cottage is only 200 metres from a well-stocked bar, restaurant and grocery store.

The attractive tourist centre of Pont d’Ouilly is just 5 minutes’ drive away – offering numerous holiday attractions, including swimming, canoeing, kayaking, pedaloes and trekking – and the home of William the Conqueror, the local town of Falaise, lies just 15 minutes’ drive to the east. Here you will find 2 hypermarkets, as well as numerous other shops, bars and restaurants – not to mention a superb castle, museum and many other diversions.

Only 5 minutes’ drive to the south from the cottage, there is one of France’s top tourist attractions: the stunning Roches d’Oëtre, atop the breathtaking heights of the Rouvre Gorge. With its magnificent views across the Norman countryside, this unique, elevated site offers first-rate hiking trails, rock climbing, horse riding, tree-top walking, a children’s playground and more. The Brittany Ferries’ dock at Port Ouistreham near Caen is only 40 minutes’ drive away from the cottage, as are the WWII Normandy landing beaches and their numerous dedicated museums. The home of the Bayeux Tapestry lies a similar distance away, as do the historically fascinating towns of Argentan and Alençon. The legendary motorsport shrine of Le Mans is only a little further distant – just over an hour away.

If you are looking for a thoroughly good “break from it all”, plus adventure and variety for all the family, then come to this comfortable and well-situated family cottage in the heart of Normandy

The cottage offers the following amenities:
A spacious, well-equipped kitchen with: electric cooker/hob; microwave oven; butler sink; fridge-freezer; coffee percolator; kettle; all crockery, glassware, cutlery and kitchen utensils. Small dining table plus 4 cushioned chairs. High chair available.

Living rooms
Large, comfortable living/dining room with woodburning stove and centrepiece fireplace. Airy, with high ceiling and large windows at each end. Double sofabed; smaller two-seat sofa; 2 armchairs; dining table and chairs x 6.

Fast wi-fi/broadband; television/satellite (100+ channels); dvd player; vhs player and videos; cd player/radio; numerous diverse dvds and cds for adults and children; lots of books, maps and tourist/local information; children's/family games; homely pictures, mirrors and ornaments. Lovely French country cottage character.

Bedrooms
Two large bedrooms with one double bed in one and 2 single beds in the other, plus a cosy children's bedroom with a single bed and a travel cot off one bedroom and an en suite toilet/basin off the other. Armchairs and all regular bedroom furniture in both rooms. Built-in wardrobes in both rooms. Tv and dvd in both rooms. Gas heater in 1 bedroom, electric heater in the other.

Bathrooms
One downstairs shower room with electric shower, basin and water heater. Washing machine and full drying facilities. Separate downstairs close-coupled toilet. One en suite toilet and basin/vanity unit upstairs.

Heating
Electric and/or gas heaters in all rooms. Woodburning stove and electric heaters in living room.

Entertainment
Decent broadband/wi-fi; satellite television – 100+ channels; dvd player; numerous dvds; cd player; numerous cds; many books in English and games for all the family.

Garden and outside
Large, attractive garden laid to lawn with many established trees and shrubs. Small vine cage. Enclosed terrace behind garden shed. Garden furniture and bbq.

Parking and garages
Parking for x 2 cars at the front of the house.
Suitable for small to medium-sized families or couples without disabilities.

Garden shed/atelier opposite the house, with a further first floor bedroom/children's playroom accessed via a steep staircase. Bed and chest of drawers.
Make yourself comfortable in this cottage, which features a fireplace. A kitchen is outfitted with a refrigerator, an oven, and a stovetop. Satellite programming along with a DVD player are provided for your entertainment. Conveniences include a microwave and a coffee/tea maker.
Take in the views from a terrace and a garden and make use of amenities such as barbecue grills.
Guests will find features like wireless internet access and onsite parking.

Property manager

Vicky and Guy Croton

Languages

English, French

Property amenities

Beach

  • Beach loungers

Internet

  • Available in the cottage: WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Electric kettle
  • Freezer
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Paper towels
  • Refrigerator
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 3 bedrooms
  • Sofa bed

Bathroom

  • 1.5 bathrooms
  • Hair dryer
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Fireplace
  • Living room
  • Wood stove

Entertainment

  • Books
  • DVD player
  • Games
  • Music library
  • TV with cable/satellite channels
  • Video library

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Dock
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Terrace

Laundry

  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • In a rural location
  • In a village
  • On a lake
  • On a river

Things to do

  • Bicycles

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
  • Garden
  • Property does not allow children
  • Unit size: 16 square feet

Policies

Check-in

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

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 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

This property does not allow children

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, 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

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

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6/10 Okay

Gilles S.

Disliked: Cleanliness
Maison vétuste à un prix excessif
Mobilier vétuste, vieux fauteuils poussiéreux recouverts d'une superposition de plaids. Odeur de renfermé, moisissure. Une seule douche avec lavabo situés dans l'arrière cuisine avec le lave-linge et le lave-vaisselle (peu performant). Un WC accessible après l'arrière cuisine. A l'étage 1 chambre parentale avec 1 WC et 1 lave-mains (fuite d'eau), et 1 chambre avec 2 lits simples + 1 réduit sous les combles avec 1 autre lit. Pas de volets dans les chambres ni de rideaux occultants. Literies peu confortables. De la chambre parentale on entend la chaudière des voisins. Dommage que les serviettes de toilette ne soient pas fournies pour le prix. Jardin situé en face de la maison derrière le cabanon.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024