Relaxing, spacious good feel cottage, set in large pear tree filled grounds, overlooking beautiful wooded countryside and village of Barenton. All amenities including pharmacy. Local cuisine restaurant, supermarket, many cafés, tennis court, public park, banks. Location is a walking and cycling heaven (6 adult/childrens bikes available). Horse riding - all levels 3 miles.

D-day beaches and Bayeux 1½ hrs, nearest beach 1hr, Mont St Michel 45 mins, Le Mans 24hr, 2hrs. St Hilaire leisure lakes 25 mins, Mortain overflowing with WW2 history, Normandys highest viewpoint, swimming, karting and waterfalls.

Domfront 15 mins, 11th century walled town with half-timbered buildings and narrow cobbled streets.

Cottage. Kitchen is well equipped with dishwasher, tumbledryer, washing machine, microwave cooker, highchair etc. Bathroom with separate shower, bath/shower, separate toilet. Large beamed character lounge, side lighting, leather suite, 37" lcd tv full terrestrial channel, dvd.

NEW FOR 2008 free unlimited use of cable or wi-fi 8mb broadband, using your own XP/Vista laptop you can keep in touch with e-mails and phone via your Skype phone or look up some tourist infomation about what ever may be of interest in Normandy during your stay).

Bedrooms. Two double bedrooms, 1 bedroom with single bed and bunks plus tv/dvd, travelcot.

Gamesroom with slate bed pool table, professional air hockey, table tennis, table football, exercise strider.

Outside.12ft enclosed trampoline, toddlers enclosure, wooden play centre, infants + junior swings, slide, net sun hammocks, bbq.

Night lit 10 x 5m roman ended private pool, security fenced, 3ft -7ft 6 inch deep, available May/end of September

Bed linen included in rental.

Exceptional value let.

Facilities

Property Type:	Gites Cottages
Nearest ferry port:	Caen 1hr 20mins
Nearest restaurant:	500m
Location and activities:	Calvados brandy country, The lady who owns the farm next door produces 5000 ltrs of pear brandy each year the old fashioned way, in my view superior to apple brandy
Bedrooms:	Modern nice sized rooms 1 double with balcony
Bathrooms:	Modern fully tiled bath shower, separate toilet
Kitchen:	Modern style - microwave, washing machine, tumbledryer, cooker, dishwasher, porcelain double sink, fridge-freezer, coffee-maker, toaster 4 slice, kettle, saucepans, ovenware, crockery and glassware, plasticware for the pool etc
Dining:	Spacious dining area seating for 8 and babychair
Living area:	Relaxing side lighting, leather suite 3, 2,1 seater, large 37" widescreen lcd with Freeview terrestial channel sat tv, a relaxing lounge with a massive oak beam running the width of it
Entertainment on-site:	37 inch lcd tv full terrestrial channels plus Sky channels 4,5 and wi-fi broadband
Outside:	Three sunloungers, 2 sunbunks, 4 parasols, table and chairs, stone style bbq, several lawned areas plus pear orchard, spacious grounds, childs enclosure, large private pool with night lights in and around the pool for your evening enjoyment, roman ended steps. Childrens wooden play centre, infant swing, 3m slide, ladder, net, junior swing, tyre rope, turret enclosed 12ft trampoline, garage where air hockey and bikes are stored
General:	Surrounded by country fields but still inside the boundary of Barenton and situated in probably one of the best locations to overlook the picturesque village of Barenton close to cycle routes leading to Domfront, St Hilaire-du-Harcouet. Cycle routes criss-cross all over the area and are purpose-built for horse riding walking, cycling
Suitability:	Very suitable for young families as well as mature families

Owners Recommendations

'Bastille Day'
"The 14th July is a French Bank Holiday marking the French Revolution. Barenton celebrates this day with a military band and attractions ending at around 10pm with spectacular fireworks that can be fully appreciated at our property, which is only 200 metres away."

'Saint-Hilaire-du-Harcouet'
"Cycle to Saint-Hilaire along scenic cycle routes near Barenton on Wednesday and enjoy the large market, nice cafes, indoor swimming pool, ideal main shopping, scenic centre and church"

Rental Rates

Cottage - Sleeps: 7, Bedrooms: 3

05 Jan 2008- 15 Mar 2008 £315.00
22 Mar 2008- 05 Apr 2008 £399.00
05 Apr 2008- 03 May 2008 £350.00
03 May 2008- 24 May 2008 £449.00
24 May 2008- 28 Jun 2008 £469.00
28 Jun 2008- 19 Jul 2008 £545.00
19 Jul 2008- 30 Aug 2008 £585.00
30 Aug 2008- 06 Sep 2008 £549.00
06 Sep 2008- 27 Sep 2008 £449.00
27 Sep 2008- 25 Oct 2008 £400.00
25 Oct 2008- 01 Nov 2008 £435.00
01 Nov 2008- 20 Dec 2008 £325.00
20 Dec 2008- 27 Dec 2008 £459.00
27 Jun 2009- 18 Jul 2009 £620.00
18 Jul 2009- 29 Aug 2009 £660.00

Prices include linen and free use of cable/wi-fi broadband

Special Offers

10% Special Offer for all remaining weeks of 2008

10% off all remaining weeks in 2008 plus remember 20% off cross channel crossings with Brittany Ferries

Contact Details

To book this property use the contact details below quoting Holiday France Direct ref: NM001893.

Contact:	Mr and Mrs R Jones
Postal Address:	38 Antrobus Road Boldmere Sutton Coldfield West Midlands B73 5EN
Telephone:	0121 250 5044
Mobile:	07940 441777
Email:	Email the Owner »
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Listing last updated:	01 Jul 2008