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Spacious gite to let in rural Normandy - NO006068

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Eperrais (6km from Belleme), Orne, Normandy Reference: NO006068 Advertiser since: 26 January 2018
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Gite Courlis - LeBelforest Self Catering Flexible 2 5 2 On the ground floor, double sofa-bed

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Rental Rates

  • Out-of-season pricing and short breaks available
  • Upon arrival, you will be requested to make a security deposit (400€ for le Courlis). The deposit is not endorsed and given back if no damage.
    Bed linen and towels are included in the price.
    End of stay cleaning is charged at 60€.
    We take in charge 8kWh per day for electricity consumption. The additional consumption will be charge 0.17 €/kWh.
    Wood for the wood-burning stove will be charge according to consumption at 60€ / cubic meter.
  • Owner's terms and conditions

About this property

Spacious, Light Independant Farmhouse With Garden. This cottage/gite is in a rural setting.

Sizing over 1 hectacre of land, our property LeBelforest is located right in the middle of " Le Parc Naturel Régional du Perche ", in lower Normandy, at only 2hrs drive from Paris or Rouen and 1 hour from Le Mans, which is the biggest city around. (130kms from Caen, 246 kms from Cherbourg (via Caen), 280 kms from St-Malo (via Rennes and Le Mans), 200 kms from Le Havre and 430 kms from Roscoff (via Rennes).
We are now recognized as values of the "Parc Naturel Régional du Perche"

As we make environmental balance a primary concern, we have renovated our buildings with materials respectful of local traditions of construction.
The existing farm-house dating as from 1811 as well as the newer outbuilding with half-timbered facade have been refurbished with environment-friendly products such as lime-sand, wood and baked earth, and natural paints.
In our vegetable-garden we make sure to use only fertilizers and treatments which are certified 100% ecological.
We are also a shelter for birds (LPO) and active members of AFFO (Association Flore et Faune de l'Orne).
At Le Belforest, we are lucky to see wild animals such as doe roe deer, fox, wild boar, badger and hare, but also owl, swallow, heron, and many birds such as tit and robin, goldfinch... and in our pond, frogs, toads, and fish.
We have recently planted a cormier which is a sort of apple-tree typical from Normandy, but rare, and said to be a kind of endangered species. This tree was offered by the association AFFO.
Do drop in and share our love for nature.

The property has a non fenced pond, so visitors need to be very watchful with their young children.
Our Gîte "Le Courlis" offers a south-oriented garden and orchard allowing a superb view onto the fields and Bellème forest.
Ideal place for a barbecue party and a nap under the trees!

We also run a "chambre d'hôte" called ZEN in the main house.

Type

Cottage/Gite

Kitchen and dining

Sizing 108 sqm our gîte " Le Courlis " has a fully equipped American kitchen with all necessary tools and machines for a pleasant holiday stay, including fridge, electric cooker and oven, extractor-hood, dishwasher, microwave oven, kettle, coffee-machine, freezer, washing machine.

Living rooms

The spacious and light living room has a comfortable settee (which can sleeps 2 people), a coffee-table, a flatscreen television with a dvd player and lots of dvds available.

There is an independent toilet.

You can enjoy the warmth of a wood-burning stove during winter time.

Bedrooms

There is 2 bedrooms to offer for rent each one with an independant bathroom.

Bedroom 1 is upstairs, which can sleep 3 people :
Either a double bed for a couple or 2 separate beds (2x 80 x 200) + another bed (90 x 190) for a child, they are new and comfortable. Separate toilet and shower room.

Bedroom 2 is downstairs, separated by a corridor, and opposite is the shower room adapted to disabled people.
Bed is 140 x 190, little storage area, foldable table.

Bathrooms

Bedroom 1 : Separate toilet and shower room.
Bedroom 2 : Large brand new shower room adapted to disabled people, with private toilets.

Heating

The heating is electric, but a wood-burning stove in the dining room is a plus, for a friendly atmosphere.

Entertainment

There are a lot of activities around :
Sports such as biking, trekking, horse-riding, swimming, golf etc... and even ballooning.
Visiting " must to see" old manors (La Maison du Parc), a strange basilica erected in the middle of fields (La Chapelle Montligeon), abbeys and castles...
and the famous Haras du Pin (Percheron horse-breed).
Discovering the WW2 environment with "le Mémorial de Caen" and the D-Day Beaches, and Pegasus Bridge at 2 hrs from our property.
Visiting cider factories, learning about the story of Camembert.
And also, enjoying many Normand specialities such as black blood pudding, apple tarts, cheese, cider.... and Calvados spirit.

Garden and outside

There is an orchard with apple trees, cherry trees, pear trees, hazel bush and walnut tree. Plenty of flowers everywhere.

Our pond is a shelter for frogs, heron and lots of birds....

In June/July, fishermen will be happy to chase crayfish in the river next to the property, (you need to buy a temporary permit).

In summer, you will be lucky sometimes to see Bambi and the mother eating fruits in our orchard.

Parking and garages

There is no garage but no problem to park your car inside the property, lots of places, no charge.

Visitor suitability

No discrimination at Le Belforest, we host all visitors from all over the world who want to discover our beautiful region.

Information about any additional facilities

In winter, we charge the wood consumption : 60€ for a week stay, and 20-25€ for the weekend.

Regarding electricity, here is our policy :
On arrival and departure, the meter shows a difference in kw/h which is charged 0,17€ (included is a flat rate of 8kw/h per day for the stay to be deducted from the total). The visitor will only pay the extra consumption.

At Le Belforest, we are visited twice a week (on Tuesdays and Saturdays) by a travelling baker who sells all delicious kind of breads, pastries, croissants etc ....

Facilities

  • Cleaning

  • Internet

  • No smoking

  • Linen

  • Child facilities

Activities

Antiques/Brocante Market

Name of nearest antiques/brocante market: Belleme
Distance: 6 km

Cycling

Family activities

Fishing nearby

Species of fish: Various
Name of nearest fishing location: Etang de la Herse
Distance: 3 km

Golf

Name and address of nearest golf course: Le Golf de Bellème
Distance: 7 km

Horse riding

Name and address of nearest stables: Bellavilliers
Distance: 3 km

Sports

Walking

Name/number of nearest marked trail: Voie verte

Wine tasting and cookery

About the Owner/Advertiser, Mr Jean-Marie Cletz

Her first job being a horticulturalist, Anne is passionate about plants and Nature, she loves animals, and is interested in old and traditional trades such as woodworking, spinning and weaving wool. To reinforce her knowledge in aromatic and medicinal plants, she has resumed long-distance studies. She looks forward to hosting you in her beautifully renovated farm-house in le Perche. She speaks French, English, also Spanish. Her partner Jean-Marie is a semi-retired language instructor in French.

Year property purchased 2016
Why this location? To enjoy beautiful landscapes in lower Normandy and get closer to space, Nature. The property is surrounded by fields, meadows and woods, just in the middle of "Le Parc Naturel Régional du Perche ", offering a breath-taking view onto " the Domain Forest of Bellème ".
We are both deeply concerned by the preservation of our environment, and we respect plants, trees, flowers, animals... in fact everything in relation with Nature.
Unique benefits of property At Le belforest, you can take a break and escape noise, stress, hustle and bustle of big cities. Silence is guaranteed but you will never get bored as there are many activities around. Our area is enriched with History (castles, manors and abbeys). You will be able to practice many sports such as horse-riding, biking and trekking, golf, fishing etc... You can even enjoy ballooning over le Perche area. You will appreciate visiting La Maison du Parc at Nocé, and the lovely Priory of Saint-Gauburge at St Cyr la Rosière, as well as a strange basilica at la Chapelle-Montligeon (erected in the fields). You will taste renowned local specialities such as cider, camembert (of course !), black blood pudding and many others....

The Owner Recommends

What to see and discover around ?

Open-air markets ' lovers will enjoy visiting Bellème (on Thursdays) and Mortagne au Perche (on Saturdays). Fresh local food products but also local arts and crafts.

In Belleme, among others , 3 restaurants are worth while dining out :
A la Dinette Gourmande : Tel +33 2 33 25 99 32
Le Pindi : Tel +33 9 80 68 08 79
Le Relais Saint-louis : Tel +33 2 33 73 12 21

At 3 kms from Eperrais there is a famous gastronomic restaurant named "La Croix d'Or " in le Pin La Garenne : Tel +33 2 33 83 80 33

In a small village named "Reveillon " (5 kms from Eperrais) jazz music lovers will be happy to enjoy a pint of beer at " Le Jazz café " which is run by an Englishman ...Bob ! Every Friday night they have a jazz session with a different band.

In Mortagne au Perche, you may want to test the following places :
Le Tribunal : Tel +33 2 33 25 04 77
Les Pieds dans l'eau : Tel +33 2 33 25 31 44
Metro Montreal : Tel +33 6 48 84 55 54
Bistrot des Ecuries : Tel +33 2 33 25 46 06
Café de France : Tel +33 2 33 85 58 03
Pygmalion : Tel +33 2 33 25 49 33

Le Perche is an area full of beautiful places to discover, enriched with History and Normandy is often compared to Devon (northern French Devon).

Lots of glorious castles, old manors and abbeys wait for your visit, and many cultural and sports activities are available around :
Le Manoir de Courboyer (Maison du Parc) Tel +33 2 33 25 70 10
The thousand-year-old embroidery of the Bayeux Tapestry.
The cathedrals of Rouen and Coutances.
Le Haras du Pin (Percheron horse breeding) famous all over the world.

For those interested in WW2, must-to-see Museum of War "Mémorial de Caen" in Caen, and also the famous D-Day beaches, and Pegasus Bridge.
For more details about this area, please see the link. http://www.nytimes.com/2007/03/25/travel/tmagazine/03well.perche.t.html

1 Review
10/10
  • Cleanliness: 10
  • Comfort: 10
  • Condition: 10
  • Facilities: 10
  • Local Amenities: 9
  • Setting: 10
  • Value for Money: 10
10 / 10 Kathleen and Albert 24 September, 2019

We have recently returned home after spending a very pleasant week in Le Courlis - Le Belforest. We found the gite to be clean, very well equipped with everything you need for day to day living. The setting of the gite is superb - it is in large grounds and the peace and quiet is absolutely wonderful. Anne and Jean-marie made us feel very welcome and indeed were very friendly and helpful throughout our stay. We will definitely recommend this gite to our friends.

Kathleen and Albert Tipper
7-14 September 2019

Owner response

Dear Katleen & Albert,
Many thanks for your nice comment about your stay at leBelforest.
Anne and myself were very pleased to make your stay as comfortable as possible, (tomatoes swap was a good idea indeed....)
If you think we could improve our local amenities (9.0) please let us know.
Should you recommend our property to your friends, we will happy to host them with the same conditions.
Thanks again for your friendship.
Anne & JM