Gite cottage 'Picardie' at Le Vieux Presbytere

Located in the grounds of The Old Presbytery, gite 'Picardie' has its own parking for one car, kitchen, lounge, bathroom and private garden with furniture and BBQ. There is one bedroom with double bed, making this gite suitable for one person or a couple. (The sofa is not suitable for sleeping.) The kitchen offers fridge/freezer, electric oven, gas hob, microwave, toaster and kettle. It is fully kitted out with cookware, enabling you to create the perfect holiday meal. Gite 'Picardie' accommodation comprises a lovely spacious living room with separate large galley kitchen and dining area, bathroom/toilet, and a double bedroom on the ground floor with direct access to the terrace via French door/window. Both our gites are situated in the grounds of a 200-year old former presbytery, and consist of a converted, detached stable building that shares 2 acres of delightful Normandy countryside with ‘Le Vieux Presbytere’. Gite Picardie has parking for ONE vehicle. The property is located in a quiet and pretty lane next to the old church in a traditional Normandy village (population 200). Although secluded, it is close to a small village Tabac, only 1.5km from the next village which food shops, and just 8 mins from Aumale and the borders of Picardie at the river La Bresle. The Gite buildings date back to around 1800, and were converted and renovated ten years ago to a high standard, with a full redesign and fresh redecorations for 2018. Each Gite has a private rear garden/terrace with beautiful views over the countryside. The gite terraces also have comfortable dining tables and furniture and have charcoal or gas barbecues. There is outside lighting for late night summer dining al fresco. Gite Picardie is not suitable for young children or for more than two adults. Guests have full and exclusive access to the Gite and the rear private garden area. The village of Aubeguimont is situated on a small plateau (at the top of the hill with great views all round!) Local villages and forests are easy to access and a relatively level ride if you are on two wheels. There are big swimming pools in the local towns. The Normandy countryside is genuinely stunning; mile upon mile of rolling hills and huge forests. And for those so inclined we have some of the best fishing in Normandy. Fantastic trout and sea-trout fishing on La Bresle, a wonderful chalkstream river that flows from Aumale and enters the sea at Le Treport. The nearby market town of Aumale has a fantastic outdoor swimming pool plus lovely bars, restaurants and independent, artisan food shops. Saturday is market day, where you can buy locally produced cheeses and meats, and other French delicacies. Blangy is another nearby town that has a great market on Sunday mornings selling local food produce, clothing and vintage household items. A specialist food market can be found every Saturday at Neufchatel-en-Bray as can several artisan makers of the eponymous Neufchatel soft cheese. Aumale is on the borders of Normandy and Picardie. Picardie has many notable places to visit. The Picardie coast is full of beautiful sandy beaches, shopping and dining in Amiens should not be missed, beautiful parks and gardens to visit, bike-riding, horse-riding and water sports, museums, and Gothic cathedrals. Picardie is just over la Bresle river and has many wonderful places to visit to keep all the family happy. TV Television is provided by the Astra Satellite, predominantly in English (No French channels are available - sorry). MOTORCYCLES As motorcycle riders ourselves, we welcome anyone on two wheels. We have a drying area in our laundry for wet weather gear and Abus/Kryptonite motorcycle locks should you wish to borrow them. We also have a hard-standing area should you wish to wash your bike. We know that when touring on a motorcycle, space is at a premium, and after a long day riding the last thing you want to be doing is hunting for food shops. So we offer to equip your Gite with food essential (bread, cheese, butter ham etc) on your first night. Or if you have any special requirements just let us know.