Elegant Spacious Manor House in Lower Normandy near Mt St Michel sleeps 15 | House in Fontenay

We welcome you to a wonderful 16th century Manoir with a secluded garden, set in 12 acres of fields and woods. Ideally located for one or more families to holiday together and explore the wealth of local culture and heritage. Perfectly situated in beautiful lower Normandy countryside - 25 miles from Mont St Michel and 20 miles from superb Gulf Stream sandy beaches opposite Jersey. Excellent for exploring D Day beaches, & 1 hour to major towns of Rennes, Caen, St Malo.
the manor house is ideally and centrally located in lower normandy to take advantage of all the rich cultural and historical heritage of this beautiful and diverse region
the property has been fully refurbished and is available for weekly bookings from june 2017
the historic and vibrant hilltop town of mortain (with its magnificent panoramic views) is 10 minutes away In August 1944, Mortain was the site of an important battle between the German and American forces. The famed author J.D. Salinger fought alongside the American forces.
supermarkets, pharmacies, and all local services (doctors, vets etc) are conveniently located 10 minutes away in saint-hilaire-du-harcouët or 10 minutes in the opposite direction to mortain
nearby there are numerous fascinating towns with a rich local culture including ducey (20mins), brecey (20 mins), avranches(25mins) , vire (25 mins), domfront (25mins), villedieu-les-poêles (30mins), fleurs(30mins) and fougères (35mins)
the breathtaking mont st michel is 35 minutes away
there are a vast number of beaches to explore - either travelling west to the bay of st michel, & granville or east towards the d day beaches
larger towns and cities such as caen (1hr 10), rennes (1hr), st malo( 1hr), and cherbourg & le mans(1hr 30) are within easy reach
a 20 minute drive takes you the the stunning nautical base of mazure on lake vezins,which runs for about 19 km through rugged gorges and beautiful scenery - offering kayaks, canoes, paddle and motor boats
after a long boat trip a welcome rest can be found at the bohemian l'autre cafe found further up stream
if antique hunting is of interest there are numerous flea markets, brocantes,& depot-ventes locally However 10 minutes away in the sleepy village of Notre-Dame-du-Touchet is one of Normandy's largest antique emporuims ( Maison Lemarié - Normandie).
there are endless opportunities for walking throughout the countryside and cycling in the quiet country lanes or following the abundant off road cycle routes Of particular interest to cyclists is that a 5 minute cycle ride from the house takes you to the off road 450km Paris to Mont St Michel cycle path known as the La Véloscénie.
head towards mount st michel rather than paris!
regarding the cycle route the enchanting cance river waterfalls are a focal point of this rugged local terrain, carving between steep hills, within the untamed heart of ‘armorican normandy’ The off road route then heads towards St-Hilaire before arriving in the Bay of Mont Saint-Michel.
a detailed account of the delights of this trip is found on the following website
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calais (4hrs 10mins away) and access to the eurotunnel are served by excellent quiet motorways with the pleasure of crossing la seine at the pont du normandie
accommodation
the accommodation is configured to cater for very large families or groups of families A maximum of 15 people can stay comfortably at any one time.
the manor house is a generous sized property with 450m² (4,900ft²) of space arranged over 2 floors with 2 staircases
there is a ground floor wc and utility room with washer and dryer The open planned kitchen dinning area is large and has double doors to the enclosed private terrace overlooking the flat front garden.
there is plenty of flexibility downstairs, with 2 family rooms, a tv room, study,a bar with stereo, large double aspect dining room with double doors to terrace overlooking the back garden, and a large reception room There is enough room for families to spread out during their holiday and find their own space. However the kitchen remains a special space at the heart of the house overlooking the gardens and saddlery. There is a woodburner in the inglenook fireplace and an AGA in the kitchen.
upstairs there are 5 large double bedrooms with 3 well equipped new ensuite bathrooms One ensuite has a slipper bath and separate steam room. In addition there is a separate family bathroom.
guests will have access to 2 acres of garden/parkland with 2 terraces suitable for outdoor eating , 6 acres of meadows to discover and 2 acres of woodland to explore
there is ample parking for 6 vehicles
there is covered space for games, darts, table tennis , & children's bicycles are available
history
this beautiful manoir is in a lovely location on the outskirts of a small quiet village, with a shop/café within walking distance
originally built in the 16th century, the manoir consists of two wings Unfortunately, one wing was burnt to the ground in a war between Protestants and Catholics some 200 years ago but was sympathetically rebuilt in 1820. There is a long history to the house dating back to 1509.
there is 450m² of living space with 15 acres of land, including formal gardens, paddocks ( horses, cattle, sheep) and woodland
the large caves (cellars) under the property still contain the original cider barrels from when the property was run as a successful cider producing manoir some years ago
all of the original features remain intact, these include the oak wooden floors throughout the property, fireplaces in all main reception rooms and bedrooms (10 in total & a huge inglenook fireplace in kitchen), period wood panelled walls,original paintings and pictures & oak staircases The original 16th century stone stove and stone sink remain in the kitchen.
the manoir is situated on a quiet country lane, a short walk to the small village with shop/cafe, and only a 10 min drive to two large towns, that offer a wide range of amenities, including supermarkets, diy shops, restaurants & bars, garden centre and typical french markets It is located in typical, unspoilt, peaceful rolling countryside, surrounded by dairy farms and corn fields. Until recently there was a large lake next door to the farm by the manor house but overtime this has given way to a peaceful natural woodland with a small stream running through it. It makes an ideal location for a picnic or evening walk.
access
calais 4 hours 10 minutes for the eurotunnel and ferries
caen 1 hour 10 minutes for ferries and airport
st malo 1 hour (ferries to jersey/uk)
the airport at dinard is one hour away with twice weekly ryan air flights from stansted

Elegant Spacious Manor House in Lower Normandy near Mt St Michel sleeps 15 is located in Fontenay. Elegant Spacious Manor House in Lower Normandy near Mt St Michel sleeps 15 provides accommodation, featuring TV, Bedding/Linens, Kitchen, among other amenities. This House features TV, Bedding/Linens, Kitchen, to make your stay a comfortable one.

Elegant Spacious Manor House in Lower Normandy near Mt St Michel sleeps 15 has 5 Bedrooms , 4 Bathrooms, and max occupancy of 15 people. The minimum rental for this property is 1 nights, but this can change depending on the season you plan on staying. Previous guests have given good rated it, and VRBO labeled it a top-rated House because of the excellent services rendered by the owner or manager of this House, and has consistently provided great experiences for their guests. Most families or guests that use it recommend it to their friends and some of them are repeat guests. House has a friendly neighborhood, and the Fontenay has interesting places to visit. If you want to learn more about the House in Fontenay, such as places to visit and things to do nearby, you can check below to learn more.