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A traditional farmhouse in a tranquil rural setting. Sleeps 6 in 3 bedrooms.

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3 bedrooms, iron/ironing board, bed sheets
TV, fireplace, DVD player, books
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop

Reviews

9.8 out of 10

Exceptional

Entire home

3 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 6

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
    Parking available
  • Washer
    Washer
  • Kitchen
    Kitchen
  • Fireplace
    Fireplace
  • Dryer
    Dryer
  • Outdoor space
    Outdoor space

Explore the area

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Loré, Normandie
  • Royer Josselin - Cider Museum
    7 min drive
  • Bois Thibault Castle
    12 min drive
  • Ferme du cheval de trait
    13 min drive

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About the area

Juvigny-Val-d'Andaine

A family-friendly stay in Juvigny-Val-d'Andaine awaits you at this cottage. You'll be 0.1 km (0.1 mi) from Normandie-Maine Regional Natural Park and 5.5 km (3.4 mi) from Royer Josselin - Cider Museum. .You can enjoy a TV with a DVD player, and accommodation features a washing machine, a fireplace and a patio. In-room dining is easy with a kitchen that comes equipped with a fridge, a microwave and a stovetop. A living room, a coffee/tea maker and an iron/ironing board are also available.

What's nearby

  • Château de Lassay - 12 min drive
  • Ferme du cheval de trait - 13 min drive
  • Bagnoles de L'Orne en Normandie Golf Club - 20 min drive
  • Bagnoles de l'Orne Casino - 20 min drive
  • Château de La Motte-Husson - 38 min drive

Getting around

  • Flers Station - 34 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪L'imperial - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪Au Bon Accueil - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪La Ferme du Cheval de Trait - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Le Relais de l'Etape - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Gite de Bellevue - ‬13 min drive

About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

A traditional farmhouse in a tranquil rural setting. Sleeps 6 in 3 bedrooms.

A traditional farmhouse in a tranquil rural setting.
The cottage, originally a farmhouse, is in the small hamlet of Le Haut Fresnay, some 8 miles south of Domfront in Lower Normandy.
Built from local stone, with a terracotta tiled roof, La Fermette can accommodate up to six people, plus a baby, and is well-furnished and equipped. It also has the added benefit of electric central heating for the cooler months of the year. Oak-beamed ceilings add character and charm throughout the cottage, especially in the sitting room.
When Le Haut Fresnay was a working farm in the 19th Century, La Fermette was the main farmhouse. It seems that the farmer built the property first and then a barn (now the owners' private house), which was much larger than the farmhouse. The date and his initials can be seen carved over one of the doors. The farmer planned to build a new, larger farmhouse but died before this happened, so La Fermette continued to be the Leroy family home until 1970.
There is a fenced courtyard garden at the front of the house. Originally, this was the garden for the family – the rest of the grounds were used as the "basse-cour" (farmyard). Although small, this garden is a real sun-trap in the morning and a wonderful place to enjoy your coffee and croissants. Best of all, you can leave small children to play in this garden safely without constant supervision. There is also enough space for two cars to park by the cottage.
At the rear of the property there is a private patio, which is surrounded by lawns (and is not overlooked). There is an extensive lawned area to one side, bordered by mature hedgerows and trees, which runs down to an orchard, where there is also a small "stumpery".
The back patio has garden furniture and a barbecue – the perfect place for an early-evening aperitif followed by an alfresco supper as the sun sets.
On the ground floor of the cottage is a spacious, open-plan sitting room with dining and kitchen areas. Warm lighting creates a relaxing atmosphere and the 50cm-thick granite walls ensure that the sitting room is always cool during the summer months. In addition to a wood-burning stove, there are electric radiant heater panels in the room to provide extra warmth during the cooler months of the year. The wood-burning stove is surrounded by lots of comfy seating - and a digital Freesat TV service offering access to all the main UK TV channels, along with a DVD player. French TV is not available.
The dining area occupies a convenient space at one end of the sitting room and the dining table, which seats six, is conveniently placed for service from the kitchen.
The well-equipped fitted kitchen includes a fan-assisted oven, a ceramic hob, a washing machine, a dishwasher, a microwave oven, a fridge/freezer, an electric kettle and a toaster. Maybe your idea of a holiday is to spend as little time in the kitchen as possible... but if you do like to cook, you’ll find everything you need for preparing the smallest snack or a five-course gourmet supper.
From the rear hallway, French windows open onto the back patio. The hallway also leads to a downstairs bathroom, which has a shower and hand basin; there is a separate WC. Stairs (with a safety gate at the top) then lead up to a large landing.
The landing gives access to the house bathroom and 3 well-furnished, spacious bedrooms. Two of the bedrooms have double beds and the third has twin beds. All three bedrooms also have fitted carpets, plenty of wardrobe and drawer space, dressing tables with mirrors, and bedside tables with reading lamps.
Bedroom 1 is furnished with a double bed, Bedroom 2 has a double bed
and Bedroom 3 has twin beds.
All bed linen (except cot linen) and towels are provided and included in our prices. If there is a baby in your party, a cot can be put in the twin bedroom. A high chair and a bedrail (for a single bed) can also be provided if required.
Although the house bathroom is adjacent to one of the bedrooms, it is not en suite and so is accessible to the occupants of all three bedrooms. It has a shower, a hand basin and a WC. There is an electric shaver socket next to the mirror, which is over the hand basin.
Outside, the large lawn alongside the cottage provides an ideal place for children to play, where parents or grandparents can either sit and watch, or else just rest awhile in a shady place under an old apple tree.
There are ponds and a stream, lawns and mature trees, and wildlife everywhere. You can see red squirrels, and birds of prey, and if you are lucky, hares, deer and even (rarely) wild boar! The peace and quiet is almost tangible.
The local village, Lore, with its small supermarket, is within walking distance. Ceauce, a small market town with a full range of shops, a bank and a small, weekly market, is a couple of miles away. 8 miles to the north is Domfront, a mediaeval market town with a fine church and a castle. Also nearby, you will find Lassay les Chateaux, with its picturesque chateau, lake and rose garden. Bagnoles de l'Orne, about 15 miles away, is a spa resort set around a lake with a casino, many restaurants and smart shops.

Property manager

Gp Capt N A and Mrs P S Colman

Languages

English, French

Property amenities

Parking and transport

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Electric kettle
  • Hob
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Paper towels
  • Refrigerator
  • Spices
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 3 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 1 bathroom
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Fireplace
  • Living room
  • Wood stove

Entertainment

  • Books
  • DVD player
  • Games
  • TV with cable/satellite channels

Outdoor areas

  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Patio

Laundry

  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • In a rural location
  • Near a hospital

Things to do

  • Golf
  • Kayak
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Casino nearby
  • Cycling nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Horseback riding nearby
  • Swimming nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector)
  • Smoke detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property)

General

  • Garden

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.

Important information

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a private host, not a professional engaged in trade or business. On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited.

We should mention

  • On-site cash transactions can't exceed GBP 1000, due to national regulations. For more details, please contact the property using information in the booking confirmation.

Property is also known as

Fermette Loré
Fermette
Fermette House Loré
Fermette House
Fermette Juvigny Val D'andaine
La Fermette Juvigny-Val-d'Andaine
La Fermette Cottage Juvigny-Val-d'Andaine
La Fermette Cottage

Frequently asked questions

Are there any beaches close to A traditional farmhouse in a tranquil rural setting. Sleeps 6 in 3 bedrooms.?

The closest beach to A traditional farmhouse in a tranquil rural setting. Sleeps 6 in 3 bedrooms. is Sillé Plage (46.2 km).

Does A traditional farmhouse in a tranquil rural setting. Sleeps 6 in 3 bedrooms. have a pool?

No, this cottage doesn't have a pool.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at A traditional farmhouse in a tranquil rural setting. Sleeps 6 in 3 bedrooms.?

No, A traditional farmhouse in a tranquil rural setting. Sleeps 6 in 3 bedrooms. does not offer an airport shuttle service.

What time are check-in & check-out at A traditional farmhouse in a tranquil rural setting. Sleeps 6 in 3 bedrooms.?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM. Check-out time is 10:00 AM.

Are pets allowed at A traditional farmhouse in a tranquil rural setting. Sleeps 6 in 3 bedrooms.?

No, pets are not allowed.

A traditional farmhouse in a tranquil rural setting. Sleeps 6 in 3 bedrooms. Reviews

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 9 out of 11 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 2 out of 11 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 11 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 11 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 11 reviews" "

9.6/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Kim W.

Liked: Cleanliness
A wonderfully peaceful holiday
Despite 2 weeks of mostly wet weather we had a restful time in this lovely, well-equipped cottage set in beautiful surroundings. Nigel and Paula were wonderful hosts offering help and advice as needed, also delicious tomatoes and potatoes from the garden!
Stayed 14 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Robin C.

Liked: Cleanliness
It was very restful
It was great
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Nigel T.

Liked: Cleanliness
A delightful week in Southern Normandie
La Fermette, the cottage that we stayed in is very picturesque and situated in the most beautiful countryside. The cottage itself is spacious with three good sized double bedrooms and is well equipped. Nearby is a village shop in Lore less than a mile away selling most essentials. Around a 15 minute drive away drive away is the beautiful medieveal hilltop town of Domfront, well worth a visit
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Catharine H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Two week stay
Lovely peaceful gite with gorgeous walks nearby and great day trips within easy reach
Stayed 16 nights in Apr 2022

8/10 Good

monique b.

Liked: Cleanliness
bien agréable malgré le soleil peu présent.
Les propriétaires sont très sympathiques et discrets. Le site est très calme pour se ressourcer. Aux alentours des randonnées et beaucoup de site à visiter . tout prêt à ne pas manquer , passer une journée à la MICHAUDIERE pour mieux connaître les chevaux et surtout les PERCHERONS, un endroit où la gaité et le gentillesse et au rendez-vous.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

Philippe F.

Liked: Cleanliness
Séjour très reposant
Nigel et Paula sont très charmants et très discrets. Nous avons passé dans leur gîte un agréble séjour. L'endroit est retiré de la circulation, très verdoyant et très calme, l'idéal pour se reposer. Les commerces sont proches.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2020

10/10 Excellent

Cécile C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Excellent
Calm and peaceful. Perfect relaxation.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2020

10/10 Excellent

Frédérique R., VERNOUILLET

Liked: Cleanliness
Vacances au calme avec de l'espace
Nous avons eu un très bon accueil de la part de Paula et Nigel, qui ont pris le temps de nous expliquer les mesures Covid, les règles concernant la propriété et ce qu'il y avait à faire aux alentours. Ce sont des gens adorables et très disponibles. Nous avons passé de très bonnes vacances au calme où les enfants ont pu courir, jouer au frisbee et au ballon. Nous avons cueilli des mirabelles et des prunes pour en faire des tartes. Les enfants ont vu de toutes petites grenouilles, de magnifiques papillons et des escargots. Le matin, lorsqu'on se lève un peu tôt, nous pouvons apercevoir une biche et son faon dans la propriété. La maison est confortable et agréable à vivre. Nous avons adoré nos vacances!!!
Stayed 9 nights in Jul 2020