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| Bedroom(s) | 3 Bedroom(s) Sleeps 8 | |
| Summary | Self catering Gîte sleeping 6/8 in the Pays d’Auge valley of Calvados (near Livarot). In the grounds of the sympathetically restored 16th century Manor House, La Maison des Canards is a restored Calvados distillery cottage with all the modern conveniences for a relaxing holiday. Rented together with the gîte Trois Tuiles, this provides an ideal location for large groups or family parties. There is a shared small swimming pool and easy access to all the main Normandy attractions – D Day beaches and museums, Honfleur, Lisieux, ferry ports, and of course local produce (Calvados, Cider, Camembert etc). | |
| Nearest Town | Livarot, Normandy, France | |
| Pool | Yes | |
| Detail |
A converted farm cottage formerly used to distil Calvados situated next to an apple orchard with views over a field to the rear and side. There is a duck pond to the front of the house with plentiful wild pond life, frogs, dragonflies etc. The garden to the rear is secure for children, with a terrace, garden furniture and a barbecue. There is a table tennis table, a small above ground, solar heated swimming pool (4m x 7m x 1.2m deep) and swings/climbing ropes for children. The house has been sympathetically restored keeping many of the original features and refurbished in a similar style to the main manor house (property reference 674) and Les Trois Tuiles gîte (property reference 673). Anni and Nick live in the manor house so help is always on hand if the need should arise. On the ground floor: an open plan living area which includes a fully equipped kitchen, with gas cooker, microwave, dishwasher, washing machine, fridge, dining table and chairs with cutlery and crockery for 8 people. For the winter there is an open fireplace with sofa and armchairs, for summer there are French windows leading on to the terrace and garden to the rear, providing privacy from the rest of the property. Also on the ground floor there is a double bedroom (pictured above) and twin room with a shared bathroom. The first floor is furnished as a family room with a double bed and, in a separated area, two single beds. This has an ensuite bathroom. Bed linen is included in the price and the beds will be made up ready for you on arrival. Towels can be hired if required. The house has electric heating and is well insulated. There is an electric meter and electricity will be charged as an extra. Gas for the cooker is included in the price. A barrow load of wood is supplied for the open fire, subsequent barrows are charged for. Weekly bookings commence on Saturday afternoon at 4pm, guests are asked to vacate the gîte by 10am the following Saturday. Weekends and short breaks are by arrangement. |
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| Location |
An ideal location for the country lover. La Maison des Canards has a folder full of brochures and leaflets providing information on all the local attractions which include – the Normandy D Day landing beaches and museums; picturesque fishing port and art centre at Honfleur; William the Conqueror’s castle at Falaise; the Bayeux tapestry; the Market towns of St Pierre sur Dives, Livarot and Beuvron en Auge; Normandy chateaux (eg Vendeuvre, St Germain de Livet); Lisieux with its basilica and St Theresa’s house of pilgrimage; the “Paris sur mer” towns of Deauville and Trouville with their designer shops and casinos; the discovery routes of cheese (Camembert, Livarot, Pont Leveque) and Cider/Calvados; the endangered species zoo at Cerza and lots more! For those more sporty, we have our own mountain bikes available for hire; and locally there are plenty of golf courses, horse riding and of course walking in the nearby countryside and forest. Slightly further a field are Monet’s house and garden at Giverney, Mont St Michel, and Paris/EuroDisney. |
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| How to get here |
1 hour from Le Havre (LD Lines Portsmouth) 1 hour from Caen (Brittany Ferries, Portsmouth;) 2 hours from Cherbourg (Brittany, Portsmouth, Weymouth, Poole) and Dieppe (Transmanche Newhaven) 3 hours from Calais (Eurotunnel and ferries). Ask us about discounts for the ferry routes. Detailed directions for finding us will be sent on confirmation of booking. |
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| Prices |
2007 For one week’s rental: November - February 295 Euros Christmas & New Year 800 Euros For a weekend’s rental: November -February 150 Euros March - May October 225 Euros 2006 November -February 295 €uros March - May, October 395 €uros June, September & Easter 595 €uros May holiday,July& August 975 €uros Christmas & New Year 800 €uros Rental price includes: Bed linen (not towels). 25% deposit required to confirm booking with balance due 2 months before arrival. Optional extras: Bread delivery, evening meal by arrangement in advance, wood. A security deposit of 153 Euros is payable with final balance. |
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| Prop. Ref. | 652 | |
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