Lakeview Cottage is a sympathetically restored building attached to the farmhouse, which is our holiday home. It is situated down a country lane just off the main road and there is ample private parking in front of the farmhouse. It is in a rural, peaceful location but not isolated, with the charming village of St Denis Le Gast a 30 minute stroll away.
Downstairs, there is an open plan kitchen, dining, and living area, and a child's high chair is also provided. There is a comfy sofa and two armchairs, along with a TV which has French and English Freesat channels. Wifi is free.
Also, there is a downstairs cloakroom with WC and hand basin. The staircase leads to the first floor bedrooms and a child safety gate is also provided. The master bedroom has a double bed and the second bedroom has two single beds. The upstairs bathroom has a sink, toilet and there is a shower over the bath.
Duvets, pillows, bed linen, towels, tea towels, toilet roll and cleaning products are all provided. Electric, gas and water are included in the rental cost.
Outside, the cottage has its own private lawned area, with steps leading into a communal garden.
A parasol, table, and chairs are provided for outside dining.
Within the grounds there are two lakes, where you can enjoy watching and feeding the fish (unfortunately fishing is not permitted).
ST DENIS LE GAST - is a 2km drive away, or a 30 minutes walk. It is a small attractive village with a church, a bar and a small shop.
GAVRAY Sur SIENNE - is a 5km drive away and is a bustling little market town with a range of shops. It has 2 supermarkets: U Express (also has a petrol station) and Proxy Super. Amuse-Bouche is an upmarket delicatessen. There are bakeries, butchers, banks, and a post office, along with several bars and restaurants, and a tourist office.
Market days are Wednesday morning (food and produce ), Saturday morning (food and produce) and also on Saturdays there is a popular livestock market. There is a pizza takeaway shop and a kebab take away shop as well as various take away vendors who pull into the market place by the church on various days/evenings.
AROUND AND ABOUT
HAMBYE VILLAGE - 5km drive, has a beautiful abbey in picturesque surroundings with walks.
COUTANCES - 17km drive, is the closest large town, famous for its beautiful cathedral and gardens.
CHAMPRÉPUS ZOO - 17km drive, also has amazing themed gardens set out in the style of several continents.
VILLEDIEU LES PÔELES - 18km drive, is a pretty town which has the only working bell foundry in France, which you can visit, along with copper workshops and copper goods to see and buy.
BEACHES -20km drive. Beautiful long, sandy beaches and coastal towns.
AVRANCHES - 39km drive, has many shops, restaurants, museums, and the famous Jardin de Plantes, with impressive views out to Mont St Michel. Summer concerts are held in the gardens.
PARC de la BAIE, AVRANCHES 39km - is a large shopping centre on the outskirts of the town, with a Carrefour Hypermarket and Jardiland, a lovely garden centre with a huge gift shop.
GRANVILLE - 25km drive, is a historic city with lovely views from the ramparts. Ferries run to the magical Isles of Chausey.
BELLEFONTAINE - 47km drive, is known as The Enchanted Village and it has over 30 leisure activities, including zip wires, a canopy walk, tree climbing, bouncy castles, merry go rounds, farm animals. and a miniature village.
MONT ST MICHEL - 59km drive, is a UNESCO World Heritage Site, with many historic, medieval, buildings, Abbey and restaurants. Take a guided walk across the bay.
VIRE - 43km drive, a historic town. Visit Skypark at Souleuvre Viaduct for bungee jumping, zip wire, and Ariel walks.
ST HILAIRE DU HARCOUET - 55km drive, has the largest and most popular market in the area. There is also a picturesque church, park and lake.
PARC ANGE MICHEL - 55km drive, is a large theme park with over 30 rides.
MORTAIN - 59km drive, has s superb walk by two waterfalls, pony-trekking, go-karting, the famous Abbaye Blanche (White Abbey) and a popular walking/cycling route along a disused railway track (the Voie Verte).
BAYEAUX - 65km drive, has the famous tapestry and is a very pretty little town.
D DAY LANDING BEACHES - are a short drive from Bayeaux.
CANCALE - 90km drive, is extremely popular with locals and tourists alike, famed for its mussel beds, oyster stalls and seafood restaurants.
DINAN - 109km drive, is a lovely, pedestrianised, medieval town with a picturesque riverside.
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