Holiday Gite Normandy, Mortain, France

La Herpiniere

   ...ref.no: 1612

Accommodation   (Self Catering Gite, sleeps: 4)

Kitchen oven gas hob microwave dishwasher fridge	Bedrooms 2 bedrooms 1 double bed 2 single beds	Bathrooms 1 shower room	Laundry washing machine
Entertainment tv(satellite) DVD player	Outdoors private garden table & chairs barbecue parking

“La Herpiniere” as it stands today was the original farmhouse on a much bigger property. Over the years land was sold to neighbouring farmers leaving the four acres that we have today.
Built in the 1800s, it is set well away from the converted barn that is the main house today. In turn, our nearest neighbour is over 300 yards away, so peace twin-bedroomand quiet is assured.

We really are in the heart of the countryside, but everything you need is only minutes away

Features

• two bedrooms, one double – complete with iron and brass bed - and one twin, both with original exposed oak beams and stonework
  Restored chestnut floorboards complete the rustic appeal
  
  
• Downstairs is the living room, featuring more exposed stonework and the original huge stone fireplace complete with a cosy wood-burning stove. there is a TV providing English channels and a DVD player with a small selection of DVDs.
  There are also a variety of English paperback books for you to borrow.
  
  
• The combined kitchen/dining room again has a restored hardwood floor.
  The fully fitted kitchen has a range of floor and wall units, washing machine ,gas cooker , microwave and dishwasher.
  The dining table is large enough to comfortably seat four people and a high chair if required.
  
  
• Gite-shower-room
  Also downstairs is the large shower room/WC.
  
  
• Again the whole of the downstairs features more exposed beams.
  
  
• Bedlinen and towels may be provided, at a small additional charge.
  
  
• Electric heating is also provided for comfortable seasonal breaks together with logs for the wood burning stove!
  
  
• Outside is a patio area with table and barbecue for you to make the most of your surroundings.
  The south-facing aspect also has gorgeous views over nothing but rolling countryside.
  

“La Herpiniere” is conveniently located in the Manche region of Basse-Normandy midway between the pretty small towns of Mortain and Sourdeval.

The ferry ports of St Malo and Caen are within 90 minutes drive, with Cherbourg approximately two hours away. Le Havre is approximately 2.5 hours away, with Boulogne and Calais around 3.5 - 4 hours away, for those preferring a shorter channel crossing.

For those who are seeking total peace and tranquility, “La Herpiniere” has it in spadefuls, and more besides!
However, we appreciate that the quiet life if not necessarily everyone’s cup of tea, so here’s a selection of some of the activities available in the area, in no particular order.....

• Golf (20 mins) Vire
  an attractive 18-hole course open to all. Granville (Links) is about 45 mins away with Omaha Beach around 1 1/2 hours away..
  
  
• Riding (30 mins)
  Organised treks within the forest of St Sever near Vire. Suitable for all abilities. Hats provided.
  
  
• Go-Karting
  available within 10 minutes of La Herpiniere
  
  
• Coarse and Fly Fishing (20mins)
  Available at various locations in the vicinity.
  
  
• Sightseeing
  The attractive and different towns of Domfront, Bagnoles and Villedieu -les-Poeles are just a few examples of places well worth a visit – all within 45 minutes drive. A 90-minute drive will also get you to Honfleur, the very pretty harbour town renowned for its art and waterside restaurants, or St Malo with its walled town containing a variety of lovely shops and restaurants.
  st-malo
  
  Mont St Michel (50 mins) This world famous landmark is well worth a mention of its own. F092small1rance’s second most visited attraction after Disneyland Paris, the climb to the Abbey at the top is well worth the effort for the view alone.
  
  Paris (2.5hours)
  Easily achievable by train from Vire.
  
  
• Local Markets
  Sourdeval has a small market, but the principal markets in the area are at St Hilaire-du-Harcouet, Vire and Villedieu-les-Poeles. “La Herpiniere” is not the place to come if you want to “shop ‘til you drop” but supermarkets and local bakeries abound, with a good variety of shops in Vire and Avranches.
  
  
• Walking and Cycling (Everywhere!)
  
  
• Swimming (10-20mins)
  Indoor fun pool at Vire, outdoor pool at Mortain (summer only).
  
  
• Beaches (45 mins)
  Safe family beaches can be found all around the Baie de Mont St Michel. at Carolles and Jullouville (on the Avranches to Granville Road) St. Malo (1 1/2Hrs) also has good beaches and a tidal swimming pool.
  
  
• Eating Out
  Two of the most highly regarded restaurants in the area are within 20 minutes drive at Brouains and Cuves. The cuisine is superb at surprisingly realistic prices. Fantastic seafood is also available in the Cancale area (near St Malo). There are also many smaller restaurants/cafes offering good value set menus attractive to all the family.
  

Twin Bedroom

Double Bedroom

Shower Room

Kitchen

 

Lounge

View from Gite

View from Gite

Golf Course

week: Sat-Sat sleeps: 4 s.catering: pvt.garden: countryside: walking: cycling: golf: fishing: riding: