French country cottage in beautiful Suisse-Normande

Treat yourself to a stay in this beautiful French country cottage in the village of Le Mesnil-Villement, situated in the heart of the very best landscape northern France has to offer – the Suisse Normande.

Nestled in the picturesque valley of the River Orne in the Calvados region, this stone-built, end-of-terrace, three-bedroomed cottage offers spacious and comfortable accommodation for small and medium-sized families. Offering all basic comforts and amenities, the cottage also has fast broadband and extensive television channels. Situated in delightful open countryside with fine walking, the cottage is only 200 metres from a well-stocked bar, restaurant and grocery store.

The attractive tourist centre of Pont d’Ouilly is just 5 minutes’ drive away – offering numerous holiday attractions, including swimming, canoeing, kayaking, pedaloes and trekking – and the home of William the Conqueror, the local town of Falaise, lies just 15 minutes’ drive to the east. Here you will find 2 hypermarkets, as well as numerous other shops, bars and restaurants – not to mention a superb castle, museum and many other diversions.

Only 5 minutes’ drive to the south from the cottage, there is one of France’s top tourist attractions: the stunning Roches d’Oëtre, atop the breathtaking heights of the Rouvre Gorge. With its magnificent views across the Norman countryside, this unique, elevated site offers first-rate hiking trails, rock climbing, horse riding, tree-top walking, a children’s playground and more. The Brittany Ferries’ dock at Port Ouistreham near Caen is only 40 minutes’ drive away from the cottage, as are the WWII Normandy landing beaches and their numerous dedicated museums. The home of the Bayeux Tapestry lies a similar distance away, as do the historically fascinating towns of Argentan and Alençon. The legendary motorsport shrine of Le Mans is only a little further distant – just over an hour away.

If you are looking for a thoroughly good “break from it all”, plus adventure and variety for all the family, then come to this comfortable and well-situated family cottage in the heart of Normandy

The cottage offers the following amenities:
A spacious, well-equipped kitchen with: electric cooker/hob; microwave oven; butler sink; fridge-freezer; coffee percolator; kettle; all crockery, glassware, cutlery and kitchen utensils. Small dining table plus 4 cushioned chairs. High chair available.

Living rooms
Large, comfortable living/dining room with woodburning stove and centrepiece fireplace. Airy, with high ceiling and large windows at each end. Double sofabed; smaller two-seat sofa; 2 armchairs; dining table and chairs x 6.

Fast wi-fi/broadband; television/satellite (100+ channels); dvd player; vhs player and videos; cd player/radio; numerous diverse dvds and cds for adults and children; lots of books, maps and tourist/local information; children's/family games; homely pictures, mirrors and ornaments. Lovely French country cottage character.

Bedrooms
Two large bedrooms with one double bed in one and 2 single beds in the other, plus a cosy children's bedroom with a single bed and a travel cot off one bedroom and an en suite toilet/basin off the other. Armchairs and all regular bedroom furniture in both rooms. Built-in wardrobes in both rooms. Tv and dvd in both rooms. Gas heater in 1 bedroom, electric heater in the other.

Bathrooms
One downstairs shower room with electric shower, basin and water heater. Washing machine and full drying facilities. Separate downstairs close-coupled toilet. One en suite toilet and basin/vanity unit upstairs.

Heating
Electric and/or gas heaters in all rooms. Woodburning stove and electric heaters in living room.

Entertainment
Decent broadband/wi-fi; satellite television – 100+ channels; dvd player; numerous dvds; cd player; numerous cds; many books in English and games for all the family.

Garden and outside
Large, attractive garden laid to lawn with many established trees and shrubs. Small vine cage. Enclosed terrace behind garden shed. Garden furniture and bbq.

Parking and garages
Parking for x 2 cars at the front of the house.
Suitable for small to medium-sized families or couples without disabilities.

Garden shed/atelier opposite the house, with a further first floor bedroom/children's playroom accessed via a steep staircase. Bed and chest of drawers.