Our beautiful old stone cottage is set in its own little valley with babbling brook and pretty pond (ducks usually visit after lunch!). 2007 the brook dried up (yes, I know - in THAT summer!) - lets see if it returns!
The south facing main rooms have tiled floors and large shuttered windows. Double and twin bedrooms, lounge with woodstove, tv and dvd (lots of dvd's in case it rains!), 2 bathrooms (bath, shower). Electric radiators throughout. Kitchen includes cooker and oven, microwave, washing machine, fridge-freezer, etc. Garden furniture with bbq, and boules and badminton for you too!
There's a bar and shop 5km whichever way you turn - south past the old chateau or north to Maisoncelles la Jourdan. Another 5km takes you to the ancient town of Vire.
Vire has a great market, indoor swimming pool with slide, a museum, good supermarkets, garden centres and so on.
Visit many memorable places within easy reach. You're in the heart of Calvados in Normandy - 45 to 90 minutes from the ferries at Cherbourg, Caen and St Malo. You'll have a little welcome pack for when you arrive (wouldn't include wine, would it? Champage Luxury Pack if you desire available too!).
Within easy reach are the wonderful beaches at Granville, the stunning Mont St Michel, the WW2 beaches of Normandy, the Bayeux Tapestry, Henry 2's town of Tichebray, plenty of wonderful countryside to explore, food trails (it is Camembert and Calvados country, after all!) and local markets.
Or try the various outdoor activities from canoeing to rambling, bungee jumping to golf. There are cascades to clamber round, a lake full of sports, lots of fishing too.
Or escape from the hustle and bustle in our peaceful country idyll - sit and enjoy baguettes, cheese and wine all day!

Facilities

Property Type:	Gites Cottages
Nearest ferry port:	Caen/Ouistreham 50km
Nearest restaurant:	The local bar (5km), excellent little restaurant (10km)
Location and activities:	People who've stayed mention FestyLand for children (Caen), the Zoo at Jurques (half way to Caen), Bungy Jumping, Golf, the Lake, Cascades, indoor swimming pool and much more all within about 20km
Bedrooms:	Two bedrooms. The master bedroom, with double bed, has just been redone and has fabulous French antique furniture. The huge window looks out on our land, facing south. The twin bedroom, well, has twin beds, wooden floor, beams and looks out on the orchard behind
Bathrooms:	Two - one with bath, one with shower
Kitchen:	Everything you could possibly need! Inventory on my website
Dining:	Large dining table with long benches, huge window looking out over the valley
Living area:	Two comfortable sofas, tiled floor, log fire, electric heater, tv, dvd (many dvds there), huge window (you notice the huge windows? All face south over the little valley!). Books, jigsaws, pack of cards and so on!
Entertainment on-site:	Internet access, flowers, birds, play spot-the-car (there's usually one passes by each day). Wine
Outside:	Large field - badminton, boules, lounging... Walnut tree, pond and brook
General:	Very quiet - look for wild flowers (orchids), birds (black stork), animals (coypu) and so on ... The stars are clear - depends when you go, of course
Suitability:	One small step into dining room, one small step into twin bedroom. Otherwise all on one level. We've had many children here and many older folks and a few disabled. Everyone has been happy with the access, etc. but do ask if you're not sure

Owners Recommendations

'Food and Drink'
"We list the market days for each local town and village in our gite and within reach we have Camembert (cheese) itself. Isigny (butter) is not far. The area is called Calvados (cider brandy)! As for the real local delicacy - Andouille. Hmmm"

'Nature - Birds and Flowers'
"Walk from the cottage along to the château, or a short drive to the Vire Gorges, or Mortain Cascades, or round the Lake Dathee. We have seen coypu, a black stork, many raptors, orchids, primroses and more! There is a local herd of donkeys and a herd of bison."

Rental Rates

Chez Norris at Le Bisson - Sleeps: 4, Bedrooms: 2

June - September £325
October - February £250
March - May £275
Christmas, New Year £325
All inclusive of linen, towels, phone and electricity

Contact Details

To book this property use the contact details below quoting Holiday France Direct ref: NC001000.

Contact:	Jon Norris
Postal Address:	Whitewells Much Birch Hereford HR2 8HZ
Telephone:	01981 540061
Mobile:	07944 30 12 50
Email:	Email the Owner »
Owner's website:	www.french-style.co.uk
Shortlist:	Click here to add this property to your shortlist
Listing last updated:	15 Sep 2008