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The local area is famed for its cider, poire and calvados – the apple and pear orchards are lovely in Spring.
Tourist attractions:
Le Mont St Michel, France’s second most visited place
St Malo (a charming port with 12 century ramparts)
Granville with its boat harbour, casino, acquarium, race course and rampart walk around the old town
Deauville
Memorial at Caen
Caen cathedral and city walls
Rennes with its fabulous Saturday market.
The Normandy beaches and the landing sites at Arromanche
Bayeaux with its world famous tapestry, Gothic Cathedral and old timbered houses
Honfleur
Closer to home are the medieaval towns of Domfront, Lassay and Fougeres with their mediaeval castles.
Bagnoles de L’Orne with its lakeside casino, gardens, fountains and golf
The charming castle of Carrogues and Cheateu d’Ou
The national stud at Harras du Pin
St Fraimbault, a village fleuries
Aqualand at Avranches
Claude Monet’s house and Grounds at Giverney (80 km)
Follow the D562, 25 kms south of Caen to Thury Harcourt. By following the Orne River valley southwards you are in the area known as ‘La Suisse Normande’.
The ‘Suisse Normande’ is a pleasant river valley with some crags and rolling hills alovely area for picnics and the opportunity to watch the multitude of paragliders. Walking, cycling and even canoeing from Pont d’Ouilly are other options.
For those with younger children visit the Enchanted Village at Bellefontaine north of Mortain. Situated in a large parkland it offers a variety of traditional attractions including a miniature railway, electric cars and a quaint fantasy land.
Open air swimming pool at Mortain, sports facilites at Ambrieres les valles which offers archery, outdoor swimming pool, mini golf and kayaking.
Horse riding near Barenton
Golf at Clecy, Granville and Dol de Bretagne
Bungy jumping near Clecy
Local amenities:
Local supermarket, bakeries, pharmacys, hairdressers, English grocers, post offices, tabacs and cafes in Barenton about 1 km away
Larger supermarket and normal town facilities in Mortain and Domfront about 10km away.
Restaurants
Haute cusines restaurants in St Cyr de Bailleul 3.5 km away and at Le Moulin de Jean. Grill in Domfront and local French restaurants in Mortain.
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Boudet is a collection of three buildings set around a central grass courtyard in a tranquil rural location in the heart of Manche, Normandy, not far from Mt St Michel. All buildings offer a truly relaxing holiday for those who want a home away from home with a high level of comfort and style.
The charming stone Farmhouse with its turret sleeps 10 in three double rooms and two twin bedrooms. The Barn sleeps eight in two double en-suite bedrooms and two twins. The Cider Press is a studio with a mezzanine bedroom ideal for couples wanting peace and privacy.
The buildings are set around a rectangular grassed courtyard with an open sided building for all to share for alfresco eating. A traditional Norman bake house completes the square and is where communal bicycles are stored. The property sits in a two acre garden with an apple orchard at the front of the 'Barn and Cider Press' with a croquet lawn. The private rear garden is well-planted with shrubs and trees and has a pond.
Notes on price:
There is a supplement for heating in the winter. Special offer: 20% discount off all properties for the second and third week in September 2008.
Accommodation
The Farmhouse
Type
Description
Bedrooms:
Three double bedroom and two twins
The master bedroom has a four poster bed, sitting area, walk in wardrobe and en-suite shower room. There are two additional double bedroom with built in wardrobes and two further twin rooms, (in one room the double bed can be unzipped to form twin beds).
Bathrooms:
The master bedroom has an ensuite shower room. There are a further two bathrooms, both with baths with showers over. One bathroom has a basin and separate wc the other has twin basins and wc.
All bathrooms are modern with white sanitaryware and power showers.
Kitchen:
The Farmhouse has a fully fitted kitchen with a double sink, large fridge/freezer, oven, microwave, dishwasher just off the dining room.
The kitchen is well stocked with knives, utensils and other kitchen gadgets.
All kitchenware is designed to match and there are an abundance of glasses, serving dishes, pots and pans for stylish dining.
Living Rooms:
The Farmhouse has a large dining room with open fireplace and dining table which will seat over 12 people.
The large reception is focused around the open fireplace and has two seperate seating areas. One with three sofas centred around a coffee table and the other clustered aroud the TV with English satellite channels and DVD player. The reception has built in drinks cupboard with fridge.
In addition there is a desk filled with games, jigsaws and books and a stereo.
Cleaning/towels/linen/maid Service:
Sheets and towels are provided. The property is cleaned before each visit.
Utility room:
Off the kitchen is a utility room with washer/dryer and sink. A wine rack is also provided.
Other:
There is a seperate boot room/study with desk, ideal for anyone who needs to catch up with work whilst away from home.
Sleeping capacity:
5 Bedrooms, Sleeps 10
The Barn - Shaker style half timbered barn convers
Type
Description
Bedrooms:
The Barn has two double bedrooms with ensuite shower rooms and two twin bedrooms. All bedrooms have fully fitted wardrobes and drawers, a dresing table and chair.
The Barn's interior design is Shaker style and contains handmade furniture, designed by the owners especially for the building and the attention to detail is evident.
Bathrooms:
Two ensuite shower rooms and a family bathroom with power shower over the bath.
Kitchen:
The Barn's kitchen is open plan to the dining room and has a charming stable door leading to the internal courtyard. Handmade for the building the kitchen is well equipped with Belfast sink, fridge, half sized dishwasher, double oven and gas hob. A second fridge.freezer is located in the boot room.
Living Rooms:
The Barn is half timbered with Norman colombarge and is a true example of a great conversion, with free-flowing reception space.
The reception has two large ultra comfortable sofas, an open fire, desk, card table with chairs, TV with DVD player, stereo, plentiful games, jigsaws and books.
The dining room has a large dining table which can seat 14 and is open plan to the well equipped kitchen.
Cleaning/towels/linen/maid Service:
Sheets and towels are provided. The property is cleaned before each visit.
Utility room:
The Barn has a utility room off the kitchen with a washer/dryer through which is reached the store room where there is a large fridge/freezer, wine racks, welly boots, garden furniture, BBQ and outdoor games.
Other:
Down stairs loo.
Sleeping capacity:
Two ensuite double bedrooms and two twin bedrooms
The Cider Press - A delightful studio
Type
Description
Bedrooms:
The Cider Press is a unique and charming building designed for a couple. The original cider press has been incorporated into the design and is the inspiration for the decor, which includes Bisque radiators. The building is open plan with a mezzanine bedroom with double bed, sofa, hanging rail, drawers and desk.
Bathrooms:
There is a downstairs shower room with white sanitary ware, power shower, basin and wc.
Kitchen:
The ground floor is open plan with a seating area, kitchen with breakfast bar and separate shower room. A lovely stable door allows natural light to filter in.
The kitchen has a gas hob, microwave and small fridge.
Living Rooms:
Two sofas situated around a coffee table.
Cleaning/towels/linen/maid Service:
Sheets and towels are provided. The property is cleaned before each visit.
Sleeping capacity:
Mezzanine double bedroom
Notes on accommodation: The property has a large garden to the front with an apple orchard and a larger garden to the rear with pond.
Property Catering:
Self Catering
Ammenities/Facilities provided
Free Parking Facility
Safe
Towels Provided
Ironing Facilities
Central Heating
Garden
Fireplace
barbecue
high chair
cot
iron/ironing board
tumble dryer
washing machine
microwave
dishwasher
games/books
fridge/freezer
television
cd player
central heating
telephone
dvd player
oven
hob/stove
Etc.
Travel
Cars are essential. Caen - Ouistreham port 14km north east of Caen is 1.15 hrs away, served by Britanny Ferries from Portsmouth. St Malo with its ferry port is 1.5 hrs away and Cherbourg is 2 hrs.
Calais and the Euro Tunnel are approximately a 5 hour drive. Airports within 2 hrs are Rennes, Deauville (Ryanair from Stanstead), Dinard (Ryanair flights from Bristol, Birmingham, London Stanstead and East Midlands) and Cherbourg (Flybe from Southampton).
Distances
The nearest village with supermarket is 1km.
Local amenities:
Local supermarket, bakeries, pharmacy, hairdresser, English grocer, post office, tabac and cafes in Barenton. Further shopping can be found at Mortain and Domfront (10km) and St Hilaire du Harcouet (15 km).
Booking notes
Bookings are Saturday to Saturday. We require a £100 deposit in case of damages which is fully refundable.
Full payment is due six weeks in advance of your visit.
Please contact us for availability. Last minute deals are available if applicable.
Changeover day
Changeover day is Saturday. We would be grateful to know your estimated arrival time.
Golf
Bagnoles de L’Orne is the closest golf course with its lakeside casino, gardens and fountains.
Beach
Mount St Michel is about 50 minutes from Boudet. Carolles is the nearest beach 70 km away and the charming fishing town Cancale is 107 km from the property. Other recommended beaches are Deauville, Houlgate and Trouville-sur-Mer. Base de Loisirs La Ferte Mace is a 65 hectare leisure base centred around La Ferte Mace large lake which is a great alternative to a beach. It has lifeguards in July and August, a play area, volley ball, peddocs, mini golf etc
Accessibility
Outside
There is an outdoor seating area with garden furniture. BBQs are provided.
