The Old Dairy

Large gite in Normandy in a lovely, quiet and peaceful countryside location, close to a pretty village. Set in approximately 2 acres of private land with fabulous views of the Normandy countryside, but just a 5 minute walk to the village, with its excellent bakery and bar/restaurant. The Old Dairy is in the beautiful 17th century hamlet of La Mancellière situated in the picturesque Manche region of Lower Normandy, close to the Brittany and Loire borders. The property has been lovingly restored into a comfortable, self-contained gite with private gardens. The property can accommodate up to 8 people, over two levels, with lots of character and charm. On the ground floor there is a large master bedroom with a king-size bed and a lovely twin room with two single beds. There is also a shower room on the ground floor. On the first floor there is an extremely large, en-suite family room with a king size bed and two single beds. All rooms are made up with comfortable, high quality cotton bedding and have central heating. The bedrooms are beautifully decorated with local artisanal furniture. The master bedrooms have lovely king size oak sleigh beds, and we use light coloured cotton bedding. The kitchen is fully fitted and well-appointed with a range cooker, microwave, coffee maker, toaster, fridge freezer, dishwasher and washing machine. The dining area has a table for 8 people and the cosy lounge area has big squashy sofas, perfect for relaxing after a days sightseeing. The gite has lots of original features including chestnut floors and exposed oak beams throughout. La Mancellière is surrounded by rolling countryside and has lovely gardens for you to enjoy. There is a TV and DVD player and WiFi internet is available free of charge. Central heating is also available on request. The large, secluded, child-friendly grounds are well away from any roads. From time to time there are also sheep and chickens (in fenced off areas). We also have BBQs and outdoor games to keep kids entertained such as boules, frisbees, bats and balls, footballs etc. The property is available to rent all year round for self-catering holidays. Avranches Visit Avranches just 30 minutes away for its history. Domfront Visit the walled town of Domfront and take in the wonderful views, only 20 minutes away. For the Kids There is an activity park with waterslides and a host of other great attractions just 15 minutes away. A swimming complex with slides and jacuzzi in St Hilaire 10 minutes away. Bowling, karting, aquariums and a reptilarium all nearby. Location Five minutes walk from the village where you can buy fresh bread and pastries from the excellent bakery. There is also a bar/restaurant, hair salon and beautiful church. Mont-St-Michel No trip would be complete without a visit to the world famous Mont-St-Michel, which is just 30 minutes from the property. The ancient rock formation, with abbey and fascinating architecture is set out to sea and accessed by a causeway, with plenty of parking next to the mount. The views are awesome and a visit is truly worthwhile. Mortain Visit the waterfalls at Mortain, just 15 minutes away from our property. Nearest Restaurant There is a Bar/Brasserie/Tabac in the village and lots of good restaurants in the local town. Sporting Activities There is a 9 hole golf course within 30 minutes and superb links courses within an hour. For those with a nautical flare, there is sailing, windsurfing and sand yachting all along the coast, as well as horse riding at many stables close to Mont-st-Michel. Towns to Visit The beautiful towns of St Malo, Dinard, and Dinan in Brittany and Granville in Normandy make great days out, boasting beautiful beaches, walled towns and are steeped in history. There are also some wonderful shops, marinas and plenty to do for the kids. There is a small surcharge for central heating.