Charming longere gite, fully equipped, 2 en suite bedrooms + heated pool WiFi

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Lounge with clic clac settee and woodburner fireplace
Fully equipped kitchen / dining room - space for 6
The Cottage, front view from BBQ and exterior personal seating /dining area
Front view
Entrance drive showing 2 gites and longere
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10.0Outstanding
(40 Ratings)
"Lovely cottage, amazing pool and perfect for exploring the area Thankyou to Alan and Heather for being great hosts, very helpful with local knowledge, we had a very relaxing stay "
Sarah V.
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10.0 / 10.0
Outstanding(40 Ratings)

Cottage in Normandy

6 guests · 2 bedrooms · 1 bath

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About this cottage rental


Fully equipped centrally heated, 2 bedroom gite sleeping 4 adults or children, plus clic clac for additional 2 persons in lounge. Free Wifi. Exposed beams downstairs and pierre apparent walls with an enclosed fireplace for cosy evenings in winter (some wood available) Private BBQ area and use of owners new (2023) fully refurbished heated swimming pool 10 x 5 m and 1.8m deep - takes 5 or 6 adults children easily. Pool shared with the other gite, and is now available April - October with the new sliding cover and heat exchanger Large garden shared with gite 1 with football area, childs swing table tennis and badminton. Childrens slide and Basket ball hoop. Situated in small village 10 miles from Mortagne au Perche, in quiet surroundings. Big Super U Supermarket 10 mins away. Owned by a British resident family - plenty of bird watching without moving from your front door, (lots of buzzards and even hoopoo) red squirrels, deer, fishing stocked lakes and rivers, and cycling (see Voie verte, cycle route Alencon - Mortagne) and forest walks. Also golf course (Belleme) within 15 miles, Alencon 20 miles. Flexible change over day to take advantage of cheaper midweek ferry fares, and possibility of extra days for example for those wanting a bit more than a week but not 2 weeks Ideal for winter lets as fully centrally heated and also wood burning fireplace in lounge gives cosy appeal. See also our other gite at this location 730811. Off road car parking is on site next to gite - for ease of loading unloading.


The gite is typical norman style - with exposed beams downstairs and pierre apparent (exposed stone) walls upstairs and downstairs, tastefully converted in 2006 from part of our old longere (farmhouse). We offer complimentary coffee, tea, milk and sugar on arrival for 7 day stays. Short stays just a bottle of our homegrown cider Downstairs; Fully equipped kitchen/diner with washing mc, gas cooker, fridgefreezer microwave and dishwasher, plus kettle toaster and coffee machine with all utensils, plus dining table for 6. Lounge with seating and clic clac, TV DVD CD radio player. Open (glass fronted) fireplace chimney with some wood supplied

Full Gas central heating and hot water. Upstairs. Double bedroom with 140cm bed seat and full ensuite shower, wc, washbasin. Shuttered window. Twin bedroom with twin beds suitable adult or children and ensuite shower and washbasin. Off landing area wc room. Outside; Private bbq area to front with table and 6 chairs and parasol, with barbecue and tools.

Private parking, plenty of lawn, swing set, table tennis, volleyball and badminton net ( childs camping on request). Swimming pool (20 metres from gite) Tenants have use of owners private heated 10 metre pool open early May - end Sept equipped with sun loungers and parasols.

The gite is in a small village of about 30 houses and 12 farms. Nearest town is Laleu with Pizza Bar restaurant Epicierie - a 20 minute stroll, and they do take away. Also Ste Scolasse sur Sarthe with bar, grocers shop, post office, bakers, charcuterie and hair dresser (about 1.5 miles away). Largest town nearby Le Mele sur Sarthe (5 miles) with garage, pharmacy, hotels, banks, bars restaurants main post office and hotels plus many shops, supermarket and petrol.

Visit our orchard to see where we grow our apples ( 4000 kilos in 2013!) to make cider and meet our friendly black Ouessant sheep flock. They can be fed by hand!

To find us enter Bures 61170 or Bures ORNE in the SAT NAV

On arrival in the village there are no road names but will bring you to the centre next to the church - and our entry gates are just 5 metres across the road from the church.

If you are travelling on the A28 from Calais or A88/A28 from Caen Falaise take the Sees exit. There is a new Sees bypass which will take you to the roundabout next to Auno sur Orne on the Mortagne road. DO NOT exit at the Gace junction which many GPS will try to make you do - it isnt easier believe us!

If you arrive at Beauvais Airport come via Rouen and A28 or it will take you to Paris and then to us (it calculates it to be 2 minutes faster but don't believe it)

Amenities at Charming longere gite, fully equipped, 2 en suite bedrooms + heated pool WiFi

Non-smoking
No pets allowed
Family friendly

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    Ratings and reviews

    10.0 / 10.0
    Outstanding(40 Ratings)
    10.0 / 10.0
    Lovely cottage, amazing pool and perfect for exploring the area Thankyou to Alan and Heather for being great hosts, very helpful with local knowledge, we had a very relaxing stay
    10.0 / 10.0
    We had a lovely relaxing and peaceful holiday in Bures, a well equipped and beautifully clean and well maintained house , with large gardens, a lovely pool and a great table tennis table! Lots of places to explore nearby in true rural Normandy , but easy access to larger centres like Rouen and by train up to Paris for the day. Alan and Heather were very welcoming , and were really helpful re local knowledge and information; we really enjoyed our stay
    10.0 / 10.0
    I booked a last minute surprise long weekend away for me and my 3 boys aged 12, 10 & 1. The hosts were fantastic and very friendly and welcomed us on our arrival. They recognised my two older boys were dying to try out the pool and it didn’t disappoint. Perfect temperature and very clean. The accommodation was very homely and comfortable and clean. Throughout our stay, Alan and Heather ensured the boys had plenty to play with to keep them occupied and were very helpful giving suggestions on days out. I’ll definitely go there again! Without the boys next time
    10.0 / 10.0
    We thoroughly enjoyed our peaceful stay in Bures. Everything you could need was catered for & the pool was a real highlight. Alan & Heather went above & beyond, to help us out and make our stay wonderful. We'd definitely recommend this place! Many thanks!
    10.0 / 10.0
    We had a fab holiday in Bures, the location is glorious and we all loved the pool! Really friendly and helpful hosts (thanks Alan for the help with the car lamp adjuster stickers!) . We enjoyed hearing about the history of the properties as well. Only let down was the weather, but we found plenty to do, and feeding the sheep was enjoyed by our girls!
    10.0 / 10.0
    Lovely house, amazing pool and garden. We had a lovely stay.
    10.0 / 10.0
    Lovely home from home. Alan and Heather supper hosts!
    Lovely home from home. Alan and Heather supper hosts!
    Definitely going back again so peaceful relaxing and tranquil. Great pool lovely Accommodation and great hosts xxx Great location xx
    10.0 / 10.0
    A great family trip to Bures. Highly recommended.
    A great family trip to Bures. Highly recommended.
    We had a wonderful 3 day stay in Bures at the cottage. Alan and Heather were wonderful hosts., available when we needed them but also hands off. Our son had a great time in the pool (which is even better in person than the photos) and we were able to rest and relax with no worries. This house itself was well appointed with a great kitchen. We were really surprised to find both a gas stove and private bbq outside which made cooking meals easy and enjoyable. We loved the quiet but also having access to larges villages a short drive away. We would certainly stay here again and recommend to any friends that wanted to see the area

    FAQs

    Is parking included with this cottage?

    Parking is not specified as an available amenity at Charming longere gite, fully equipped, 2 en suite bedrooms + heated pool WiFi. For more information, we encourage you to contact the property about where to park.

    Is there a pool at this cottage?

    We didn’t find pool listed as an amenity for this cottage. It may be worth double checking if a pool is important for your stay.

    Is Charming longere gite, fully equipped, 2 en suite bedrooms + heated pool WiFi pet friendly?

    Unfortunately, this cottage is not pet-friendly. Try searching again and filter for "Pets Allowed"

    What amenities are available at Charming longere gite, fully equipped, 2 en suite bedrooms + heated pool WiFi?

    We found 3 amenities for this rental. This includes non-smoking, no pets allowed, and family friendly.


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