Cozy gîte in the French countryside

Long ago this house was a bakery with a bread oven, then it became a stable for cattle. We renovated it in 2019 into a comfortable 2-person gîte and we have preserved many of the old details. It is a cozy cottage with a lovely wood-burning stove where you immediately feel at home. NOTE: only bookable for 2 adults with max 2 dogs. Unfortunately we cannot accept cats. The gîte is attractively furnished and is fully equipped with a wood stove, dishwasher, Nespresso machine, small oven and WiFi. The garden of the gîte is enclosed. There are many pear and apple trees on our spacious grounds (over 7,000 m2). La Petitière is located at the end of a dead-end street in a rural setting just outside the small village of Mantilly. Our house and gite are located in the middle of the rolling countryside where the cows graze and the wheat grows. It is all nature here and super relaxing. Mantilly is in the Orne but touches the Manche and is close to Brittany. There are a lot of trips to be made from here. Both by bike and by car, something for everyone. Nice villages, museums, castles, Le Mont St Michel, cider and calvados houses and beautiful nature for lovely walks. But you can of course also find a nice spot in our large garden under an apple tree to sit with a book or music or in the evening with a fire pit to enjoy the starry sky. We have also built a cozy bar on our site in an old ruin for an aperitif at the end of the afternoon and for table d'hôtes (in July and August). From June 2021 we will open a dog-friendly mini campsite on our site with 3 camping spots and 3 vintage chateau caravans. Only for adults. All pitches are fenced and there is a fenced-in dog play area behind the bar. During the summer there will also be an above the ground pool of 5.5 meters in diameter that can be used by everyone. So for both the camping guests and the tenants of the gite. We also have 2 dogs (corgis), Max and Dino and many neighboring cows who are happy to welcome you. Only for adults. Very dog friendly. There is also a mini campsite in the summer. Maximum 2 adults and maximum 2 dogs (no cats) per accommodation. In winter, when it is very cold outside, it is a little more difficult to keep the gîte warm. After all, it is not a modern house. But with the electric heaters, the wood stove and lovely warm rugs, it is super cozy and romantic. Please note: the stairs in the gite to the sleeping loft are quite steep. Good to know in advance.