Charming fishermans house bay Mont Saint Michel

Welcome to Le Petit Pluvier, Genêts and the Bay of Mont Saint-Michel! Come and be seduced by the nature, gastronomy and culture of our village and the bay, whilst relaxing in the comfort of our converted fishermans cottage. This old townhouse set up on three levels is a typical stone house once home to one of the many fishermen of the village. We've transformed it into a lovely cosy home with all the comfort of modern living. • Ground Floor Fully equipped modern kitchen with oven, induction plates, fridge/freezer, cooking utensils, coffee machine, toaster, kettle and free coffee, sugar and tea. The living and dining area has an open fireplace, table and chairs, sofa/double bed, bookcase, tv. • Second Floor Closed bedroom with a double bed, chest of drawers, hanging closet with mirror, bedside tables and reading lamps. Opposite is a bathroom with shower, sink, toilet, heated towel rack and chest of drawers. • Third Floor Mezzanine bedroom in attic with no door (the stair is slightly steeper than usual) with either 2 single beds or 1 double. Bedside tables and reading lamps. PLEASE NOTE • our price for two people is for a couple requiring one room/ double bed. An extra 13€/night will apply for 2 people requiring the use of the 2 bedrooms • children are absolutely welcome but there are no safety barriers on the stairs. • parking is on the street in front of the house • the house has no garden • wood (only in winter) 8€/night. Please ask us in advance. • wifi • bed linen (beds will be made for you) • towels and bathmat • tea towels • soap (environmentally friendly and not tested on animals) • toilet paper • hair dryer • free coffee, tea and sugar (organic and ethical) • washing machine (that dries a bit) + small hanging rack • iron and small ironing board • vacuum, mop and cleaning supplies (environmentally friendly and not tested on animals) • baby bed (120cm x 60cm foldable), baby high chair The entire house is yours to enjoy! We do not live on the premises, but in the village next door, so we are never far in case you need something! Please note there is no garden and the house is on the street. Please respect our welcoming hours between 2pm and 8pm at the very latest. We will be there to greet you upon arrival, explain everything you need to know and answer any questions you might have. Depending on our schedules, we can meet you again when you leave, but otherwise we will leave you in peace to enjoy your stay! Genêts is a quaint little village typical of the area with it's old stone houses that date back many hundreds of years. It's peaceful and situated in the bay with fantastic views on the Mont Saint-Michel and Tombelaine, a bird reserve. It's very picturesque and there are plenty of walks around. The salt marshes ("les grèves") are home to many species of bird and of course the famous sheep of the Bay of Mont Saint Michel ("moutons de pré-salé"). We are lucky to have some very good restaurants in the village : - "La Pause des Genêts" run by a fun couple serves original and delicious dishes in a quaint and cosy setting. - "Le Petit Navire" run by a lovely couple serves excellent traditional local meals. - "Chez François" cooks his local meat in the chimney in front of you in a traditional yet slightly atypical ambiance. - We can also recommend other good restaurants nearby so don't hesitate to ask us. There is also a bakery a few steps away for fresh bread, yummy pastries and home made ice cream in summer and a friendly small convenient store with local produce. The village has a river, a water mill, a 12th century church with a lovely garden and the famous guided walks across the bay which leave from the beach at Bec d'Andaine or from the nearby village of Saint Léonard. There are more restaurants, bars, cafes, stores, large supermarkets and an organic food shop in Avranches (15 minutes drive) and Granville (25 minutes drive). For recommendations on things to see and do in the area, check out our map or ask us. We highly recommend that you travel by car. The nearest train stations are Avranches (15 minutes by car) and Granville (20 minutes by car) from where you can catch a taxi or a bus depending on the bus timetable, but keep in mind you would have to call a taxi again to leave the house or hope the timing coincides with the bus time table. The bus stop is a minute walk from the house. The closest large shops are in Avranches but there is a small convenient shop and a baker in the village. There is so much to do and see in our region, here are only a few suggestions • We are near the Mont Saint-Michel and are located in the village from which you can walk across the bay to the Mont. This is a truly unique way of discovering the Mont and it's bay with an experienced guide. • Granville, a lovely old port town with antique shops and quaint cafes as well as the Christian Dior museum and from Granville you can catch a boat to the island of Chausey, a great place to spend the day hiking or lazing on the beach. • Learn more about the Mont Saint-Michel and it's famous manuscripts at the Scriptorial museum in Avranches. • The beautiful maritime city of Saint-Malo with it's port, ramparts, old streets, lovely beaches and Aquarium is definately worth the visit. • On the way stop at Cancale for some great seafood and it's famous oysters. • Dinard, Dinan and Rennes, famed for their history and architecture are must see medieval towns. • We are only 2 hours from the D-Day landing beaches and cemeteries and from Bayeux and it's famous tapestry. • There are abbeys, old churches, quaint villages, beautiful forests, great beaches, many lovely walks and hikes, zoos and fun parks for the children, the casino, fairs, shows, antique shops, artists... • And there is no shortage of fun activities like horseback riding, boating, hot air balloon rides, paragliding, parachuting, water sports, sailing, fishing, kayaking, tennis, biking, rock climbing and much more... Let us know if you would like advice on anything.. See you soon!