The Manor House: Beautifully renovated house ideal for larger groups or more than one family holidaying together. The property was built in the mid-19th Century at the height of the local Camembert industry. It still retains the original Fromagerie in the grounds and is surrounded by open countryside. Set in approximately 1 acre, the house benefits from having no immediate neighbours, whilst still being conveniently located for access to the local boulangerie in the mornings! The house is set over 3 floors, with a large Lounge, Dining Room and Kitchen on the ground floor providing plenty of room for entertaining, and all rooms in the house are double-aspect, making the most of the delightful views. There are 7 large double bedrooms, a large bathroom with roll-top bath and shower, and on the top floor a further shower room. There is also a separate cloakroom on the ground floor. All the bedrooms are spacious and tastefully furnished with original wooden parquet floors, white embroidered bed linen and double-aspect views over the surrounding countryside. All have sufficient space for a cot. The main bathroom has a luxurious roll-top bath in the middle of the room to make the most of the double-aspect views. The modern kitchen features a central island unit with 5 burner hob, larder fridge, dishwasher and plenty of space to socialise while preparing delicious French cuisine. The panelled dining room seats 14 providing a bright and airy room for breakfast and atmospheric setting with solid oak furniture, log fire, ornate ceiling and stereogram for lingering dinners. The spacious lounge has a French enamel wood burner as its focus with modern 3 seated sofas, a library of books and DVD's, TV, DVD and CD player for entertaining all the family. French catering and baby facilities, including cot, high chair and bath, are available on request.
The local area: includes forests and lakes with activities for all the family. The property is just 15 minutes drive from the town of L'Aigle, which has the 3rd largest market in France as well as all facilities including a large leisure centre with swimming pool. The house is only 45 minutes from the gorgeous seaside resorts of Deauville and Trouville, and just over an hour from Paris by train. This is a perfect base for exploring the wide range of activities on offer on the edge of the Suisse-Normand, everything from Mountain Biking to Horse-riding is nearby, with the region characterised by rolling landscapes and numerous villages and towns to discover. Many of these have excellent and affordable restaurants and bars to visit too. The picturesque lake in the village has a small beach, pedalos, swimming and fishing. Mini-golf is also available in addition to the numerous opportunities for walking, cycling and horse riding in the Forest. St Evroult Notre Dame du Bois is a charming village on the edge of a forest in the heart of the Orne, Basse Normandie. It features a large boating lake, ancient Abbey ruins, campsite with mini-golf, as well as an excellent restaurant and one further café/restaurant, offering excellent, good value food. A depot de pain sells bread in the village replacing the boulangerie and mini market that burnt down in March. Nearby Ferte Fresnel, has a range of shops including an excellent boulangerie. In 1998 Luc Besson shot scenes for Joan of Arc in the village using the atmospheric abbey ruins as its backdrop. Besson is said to have fallen in love with the area whilst filming and subsequently purchased a chateau in the nearby village of Trinitie des Laitiers. Other famous neighbours include Louis Vuitton!
Local
activities: The nearest Tourist Information Centre is located in the
historic quarter of L’Aigle where leaflets and information are available on all
the areas’ attractions. Throughout the year a range of events take place
including food festivals, local fetes, night markets and music festivals. In
L’Aigle the 3rd largest market in France takes place every Tuesday morning with
clothes and gifts available in addition to a wide range of local produce
including locally produced pink garlic, honey, cheese, ham, cider etc. The
French National Stud at Haras du Pin is located a similar distance away and is
worth a visit for its grand architecture, history and a chance to see the free
horse processions and promenades, which take place on Thursdays. The village of
Camembert and its museum are nearby. It’s also easy to visit the wonderful
beaches at Deauville and Trouville for the day. For great nightlife, shopping,
restaurants and architecture visit Rouen or Paris both just an hour a way.
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