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Lovely country cottage in its own peaceful orchard with stunning views

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Smart TV, DVD player
Outdoor dining
Marina

Reviews

9.6 out of 10

Exceptional

Entire home

1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 2269 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
    Parking available
  • Washer
    Washer
  • Barbecue grill
    Barbecue grill
  • Pet-friendly
    Pet-friendly
  • Outdoor space
    Outdoor space
  • Kitchen
    Kitchen

About this property

Entire place

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

Lovely country cottage in its own peaceful orchard with stunning views

La Boulangerie has an open plan living room/kitchen and 1 upstairs bedroom with 2 single beds and an ensuite shower room.

Situated on a quiet country lane with its own entrance, La Boulangerie is a perfect base for a holiday in Normandy. This 'petit' gite, is a charming converted farm bakery sitting in its own orchard of apple, pear, cherry and plum trees. The ground floor has an open-plan kitchen/living area, with staircase to the first floor. The cottage is heated by electric radiators. Upstairs the bedroom has 2 single beds, a chest of drawers, clothes rail and an ensuite shower room. There is free WiFi. The 45" Ultra 4k HD Smart TV has English Freesat Channels and Freesat French channels. You can access Netflix and other apps. using your own account. There is a DVD player, with a wide selection of DVDs. The kitchen is fully equipped - all you need for a holiday home. At the front there is a patio with a masonry barbecue, a bench, table and chairs. Sun loungers, a parasol, picnic chairs and table, 2 mountain bikes, Boules, and an outdoor Swingball Game are also provided, along with a fire bowl for those cooler evenings. To the side and rear there are lovely open views of the countryside. There is no light pollution and the stars are amazing. There is ample parking space on the drive. The cottage boasts the original stone and clay oven (attached to the outside) along with many other attractive features. Duvets, pillows, bed linen, dishcloths, towels and tea towels are provided, along with cleaning products and toilet rolls.

At our cottage, the choice is yours! You can be as chilled or as active as you wish! Many of our guests simply relax, stroll locally down the quiet lanes or in the countryside along the farmer's tracks, birdwatch, and enjoy the peace and quiet of the orchard. Others take advantage of the fantastic cycling and walking in the area. The famous Veloroutes crisscross the area, the nearest being 5 minutes up the lane in the Sweet Chestnut woods.
Should you require any assistance, our English Caretaker lives close by.

We accept minimum stays of 4 nights or more. Discounts are automatically applied where required, however the 6 night pricing formula in Low Season is not accurate. The price for 6 nights is £275 and you will need to contact us to get this rate.

LOCAL ATTRACTIONS

BRÉCEY - 5 mins drive, is a pleasant market town with small shops, a newsagents, cafes, bar tabacs, lovely bakeries, 2 supermarkets, restaurants, banks, a vet surgery, hairdressers, doctors and dentists, a garage and petrol stations. Friday is market day for buying local produce, fish, and cheeses.

En route to Brécey from the cottage (5 mins drive) there is a lovely lake, perfect for an evening stroll. There are 2 municipal heated open air swimming pools by the campsite at the lakeside, open June, July and August. Opposite the lake there is an equestrian centre where events are held, and pony trekking is available. There is also a Boules court and tennis courts. Within 10 minutes drive there are fishing lakes en route to Avranches. The beautiful Normandy coastline is only a 30 minute drive away.

AROUND AND ABOUT

AVRANCHES - 20 mins drive, the nearest large town, has many shops, restaurants, museums, and the famous Jardin de Plantes, with impressive views out to Mont St Michel. Summer concerts are held in the gardens.

PARC de la BAIE, AVRANCHES - is a large shopping centre on the outskirts of the town, with a Carrefour Hypermarket and Jardiland, a lovely garden centre with a huge gift shop.

VILLEDIEU LES POELES - 20 mins drive. A pretty town which has a working bell foundry you can visit, along with copper workshops and copper goods to see and buy.

CHAMPREUSE ZOO - just outside Villedieu Les Poeles has amazing themed gardens set out in the style of several continents.

PARC ANGE MICHEL - 30 minutes drive. Large theme park with over 30 rides.

ST HILAIRE DU HARCOUET - 20 mins drive. Has the largest and most popular market in the area. There is also a picturesque church, park and lake.

BELLEFONTAINE, The Enchanted Village - 20 mins drive. Has over 30 leisure activities, including zip wires, a canopy walk, and a miniature village.

MORTAIN - 35 mins drive. Has superb walks by two waterfalls, pony-trekking, go-karting, the famous Abbaye Blanche (White Abbey) and a popular walking/cycling route along a disused railway track (the Voie Verte).

MONT ST MICHEL - 40 mins drive. A UNESCO World Heritage Site, with many historic, medieval, buildings, Abbey and restaurants. Take a guided walk across the bay.

GRANVILLE - 40 mins drive. Historic city with lovely views from the ramparts. Ferries run to the magical Isles of Chausey.

BEACHES are 30-40 mins drive. lovely sandy beaches at Carolles and Jullouville. The Route de Sentier is a promenade by the beach which goes through all the main resorts from Carolles to Granville.

CANCALE - 1 hours drive. Popular with locals and tourists alike, famed for its mussel beds, oyster stalls and seafood restaurants.

BAYEAUX - 1 hours drive. Has the famous tapestry.

D DAY LANDING BEACHES - are a short drive from Bayeaux.

DINAN - 1 hours drive. Lovely, pedestrianised, medieval town with a picturesque riverside.


Property manager

Paul and Sue Hadfield

Languages

English, French

Property amenities

Beach

  • Beach sunloungers

Internet

  • Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • On-site parking options include a garage
  • On-site parking
  • Car required

Kitchen

  • Fridge
  • Stovetop
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Coffee grinder
  • Cookware/dishes/utensils
  • Electric kettle
  • Toaster
  • Coffee/tea maker

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 1 bedroom
  • Bed sheets provided

Bathrooms

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

Living spaces

  • Living room

Entertainment

  • Smart TV with cable/satellite service
  • DVD player
  • Games

Outdoor areas

  • Furnished patio
  • Fenced garden
  • Barbecue
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Firepit

Laundry

  • Washing machine
  • Near a laundromat

Comfort

  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly

Suitability/Accessibility

  • If you have any requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Area rugs in public areas
  • No lifts
  • Step-free path to entrance
  • Tile flooring in public areas
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • On the lake
  • In a rural location
  • In a village

Things to do

  • Cycling on site
  • Tennis on site
  • Swimming nearby
  • Cycling nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Mountain biking nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Hiking nearby
  • Horse riding nearby
  • Golf nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector installed (host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
  • Smoke detector installed (host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property)

General

  • Unit size: 269 sq ft (25 sq m)

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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

Pets are allowed
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Restrictions apply; for more information contact the property on the number on the booking confirmation

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 indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated that 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

We should mention

This property does not have any lifts
Cash transactions at this property cannot exceed GBP 1000, due to national regulations; for further details, please contact the property using the information in the booking confirmation
A car is required for transport to and from this property

Property is also known as

Lovely Country Cottage in its own Orchard. Free Wifi
Lovely country cottage in its own orchard. Free WiFi.

About the area

Map
Brécey, Normandie

What's nearby

  • Château d'Avranches - 21 min drive - 19.3 km
  • Museum of the Bay of Mont Saint-Michel - 28 min drive - 27.5 km
  • Ange Michel Amuseument Park - 30 min drive - 24.2 km
  • Mont-Saint-Michel - 45 min drive - 47.9 km
  • Mont-Saint-Michel Abbey - 52 min drive - 47.9 km

Getting around

  • Villedieu-les-Poêles Station - 29 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Le Moulin de Jean - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Gledhill Marcus - ‬18 min drive
  • ‪Pizzerie le p'tit Nicolas - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Denolle Chantal - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Les Etangs du Val de Sée - ‬8 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Lovely country cottage in its own peaceful orchard with stunning views pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Lovely country cottage in its own peaceful orchard with stunning views?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Lovely country cottage in its own peaceful orchard with stunning views?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Lovely country cottage in its own peaceful orchard with stunning views located?

Situated on a lake, this cottage is 1.1 mi (1.8 km) from Mont Saint-Michel Bay and within 12 miles (20 km) of Le Village Enchante and Scriptorial Museum. Cornille-Havard Foundry and Saint-Hilaire Church are also within 12 miles (20 km).

Lovely country cottage in its own peaceful orchard with stunning views Reviews

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

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9.4/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Graham P., Bristol, England

Liked: Cleanliness
A fantastic place to stay for peace and/or sightseeing
A great little property well located to get out and visit or just enjoy the peace and quiet. Situated close to Brecey which has a number of good bars, excellent Super U supermarket and 3 bakerys. Communication with the hosts was great. Any emails were answered quickly. Communication with
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Peter C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great Location and easy to get tk Towns Restaurants and Attractions
Lovely little Cottage for Two with good views of Surrounding Countryside
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

ANTHONY H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Tony and Lynne
Pleasant little cottage, in a quiet lovely location with easy access to all big and small towns. Very relaxing stay.
Stayed 14 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Carol O., Lincoln

Liked: Cleanliness
La Boulangerie
This bijou property is ideal for a quiet and relaxing holiday. Communication from the owners is outstanding. The property was nice and clean, with everything you would need for a stay. There was plentiful information on places to visit in the area.
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness
July
A lovely area with lots to do. We will come again.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Andrew M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great week relaxing and exploring Normandy / Brittany border.
La Boulangerie may be small, but is superbly equipped and renovated to a very high standard. It is very private in a rural location with great views of the surrounding countryside and sunloungers, bikes and BBQ available for use. So many interesting places to visit within 30-60 mins drive and amazing empty beaches to the south and north of Granville. We loved it.
Stayed 8 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

John B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Lovely little cottage.
Lovely quiet location. Everything you need was in the cottage. Would recommend.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

morris M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Holiday at last
Lovely property nice setting close to brecey which has some excellent restaurants and cake shops.This is the place for peace and quiet
Stayed 14 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Robert C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Lovely little cottage, well placed for sightseeing
We had a lovely week's stay here. The cottage was clean, very well equipped and well placed for trips out. Paul and Sue have been very helpful throughout. Thoroughly recommended!
Stayed 7 nights in May 2022

10/10 Excellent

Stephen T.

Liked: Cleanliness
French break
We had a fantastic week in this delightful little cottage, with plenty of chilled out relaxing. It’s very comfy with everything you need in the property. The garden and orchard is a lovely accompaniment to the cottage and the location is perfect, very quiet and peaceful but only a 5 minute drive into town. Overall, very enjoyable and would 100% stay again. Stephen and Helen
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2022

10/10 Excellent

Thomas F.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great Property and location.
As advertised - perfect for two. Amenities are wonderful, the renters are always available to answer questions and there is plenty to do in the surrounding area.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Caley M.

Liked: Cleanliness
A rural gem
A very comfortable and well equipped cottage in peaceful surroundings of farmland and orchards. In good weather, as we had, it is lovely to sit out enjoying the views or walk in the nearby woods and surrounding very quiet roads. Brécey is charming, with all the essentials - and delicious oysters at the Friday market And for a change of scene, it is not too far to the seaside!
Stayed 14 nights in May 2019

10/10 Excellent

Paul B.

ideal
great place to stay very clean nice quite area . cottage is well equipped with most things you will need for self catering .
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2018

8/10 Good

Keith H.

Small but cozy
Great location for cycling and walking. Cozy cottage- ideal for two. Very helpful owners.
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2018

10/10 Excellent

Gillian P.

Perfect peace!
Most comfortable gite we have stayed in, and we have stayed in 15! If you feel energetic there’s plenty to do, bikes to ride, games to play, and walks to go on in the beautiful countryside. We had a most enjoyable holiday.
Stayed 14 nights in Sep 2018

10/10 Excellent

Caley M.

Ideal for a relaxing rural holiday, not too far from the coast and places to visit if so inclined
Tiny though it is, this well equipped cottage is very comfortable for two and in a great location. Lovely to see black and white cows grazing in a nearby field from the bedroom window, and sit out in the sunshine that we were fortunate to enjoy for most of our stay. This was our second visit, and since last time Brécey has a new patisserie/boulangerie - very good, as is the butcher near the church. The Friday market is a delight - not often are spider crabs and six kinds of oyster on offer in the UK!
Stayed 14 nights in May 2018

10/10 Excellent

ursula m., Tilbury GB

A real charming little Gem !
The property is unique, beautifully maintained and equipped and most certainly far from the madding crowd! We stay here with our 2 lovely cats and we have all had a lot of fun. Despite, the weather was not too good during our stay , we have a great time! Location close to all the tourist destinations, cycling in Brecey and nearby villages ,great weekday markets, supermarket with washing machines / dryer, If you want a nice ,quiet, stress-free holiday this could be the place for you. We definitely recommend this cottage and would come again! Many thanks for your hospitality Paul and Sue ! Regards Ursula ,Darius , Charmer and Jas The Furry Boys
Stayed 13 nights in Mar 2018

10/10 Excellent

trevor t.

Fantastic very charming.
Would reccomend this property. A real Gem.!!
Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2018

8/10 Good

Robert C.

Well presented cottage.
The location is great for many famous sites within easy travelling distance. The accommodation is cosy for two people and very peaceful. The weather was not too good during our stay but the place soon warmed up when we needed a touch of heat in the evening. Given the restrictions on space it has all the facilities you need. The stairs are narrower than usual, which could be a problem for some, although I have had both knees replaced recently and it didn't cause me too much of a problem. If you want a nice quiet stress-free holiday this could be the place for you.
Stayed 14 nights in Sep 2017

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Utter bliss
Everything we hoped it would be and more on our return after three years but in quite a different season. The property is unique, beautifully maintained and equipped and most certainly far from the madding crowd! Our two weeks' stay was utter bliss - peaceful, undisturbed and temperatures at a high of 36 degrees were no problem. We love Brecey and will most certainly return and look forward to seeing your latest acquisitions! Thank you so much!

10/10 Excellent

sheila N.

Stunning area cottage in beautiful setting.
We arrived on a very wet Saturday in march, by the time we got to the area after having sat nav problems and two phones that were not playing ball with navigation for us (probably coz we are dinosaurs )however in the dark we did drive past the cottage. we rang Trish the manager and she expertly guided us by phone to this delightful gem of a gite. The next day we awoke to the beautiful French countryside, what a delight. The cottage itself is well equipped with everything you need on your stay, plenty of DVD's to watch in the evening, the weather was not kind, but nontheless we still ventured out daily our dry day was Friday, beautiful area, friendly people the markets are a must,so different to UK...hope to come again.

10/10 Excellent

Caley M.

Somewhere to come again
Our stay was lovely - the cottage is tiny but very comfortable, clean and well equipped. We loved sitting out and having our meals in the sunshine, alongside the butterflies feasting on fallen pears. Sweetcorn harvest in surrounding fields was Interesting! We cooked damsons from the trees, also cider apples to go with blackberries from along the lane. Local walks good, also Brecey and the lake. We visited Dinan, Granville, Villedieu, St Hilaire, Mortain - all interesting. Enjoyed good meals at L'As Gourmand (Brecy) and Le Port (Granville).
Stayed 21 nights in Sep 2016

10/10 Excellent

John T.

Excellent
A superb little house with a cosy atmosphere. Great location for a peaceful, relaxing holiday with everything only 5 minutes away. John and Trish were great local agents to have when needed, thanks to you both. Paul and Sue, the owners were very accomodating in answering all my question and our thanks to them for La Boulangerie. We will be back for a longer stay next time. John, Tricia and Archie.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2016

10/10 Excellent

Christophe F.

Liked: Cleanliness
Sejour ageable
Charmante petite maison, tres bien pour 2 personnes, calme et tranquilite assuré.
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Hannah D.

Liked: Cleanliness
Ländliches Idyll
Noch nie so gut erholt! Ein bezauberndes kleines Haus mit allem was man braucht. Bitte unbedingt beachten; die Treppe ist wirklich schmal und steil und das Bad winzig (aber vollkommen funktional und mit guter Dusche). Zwei Einzelbetten. Traumhafter, eingezäunter Garten mit Obstbäumen.
Stayed 13 nights in Sep 2024