La Valaiserie - Sympathetically restored farmhouse
Cottage with 1 Bedroom, Sleeps 2, Garden
La Valaiserie is a lovingly restored traditional farmhouse dating back to the 1600's. The cottage was in fact an extension to the original building and is dated 1736.
It is situated in a peaceful location surrounded by working farms and beautiful rolling countryside.
The property has a spacious double bedroom together with addional single bed OR cot suitable for a youngster or baby if required. Lovely bathroom with double ended bath and shower. The open plan Kitchen/Living room has a woodburning stove. The kitchen has a cooker, fridge, microwave, kettle and toaster. There is a downstairs WC and free access to the owners separate utility room with washing machine and dryer.
Easily reached from the ferry ports of Caen (approx 53 miles) and Cherbourg 85 miles. The roads are superb and for those of you who have never driven abroad before this will be an ideal introduction.
Bedroom
La Valaiserie
A recent new arrival next door
2 more members of the team
Always a warm welcome
La Valaiserie is a typical “fermette”. South facing, it was originally built on a single level using an oak “cruck” frame (part of which still survives) which was then surrounded by 2 stone walls built with lime mortar in-filled with debris – almost a metre thick in places. The roof would have been thatched or covered with turf. The focal point was the huge open fire at one end around which daily life revolved with the rest of the building given over to animals. Once these granite buildings are warmed up they are quite efficient “thermostores” and take a long time to cool down.
These buildings and a hectare or so of land would have supplied food and housing for a typical family.
Close your eyes and think back to a time when daily life was governed both by the seasons? Long days during the summer and short ones during the winter. Everything was done by hand, sowing the crops, harvesting and milking. A time when there was no electricity, water came from the well and heat for warmth and cooking came from the fire?
Facilities for this holiday cottage in Vire, Normandy
1 Double Bedroom. Spacious with a large comfortable bed.
Bathrooms:
1 Bathroom, 1 Separate WC.
Kitchen:
Cooker, Microwave, Fridge, Iron. Access to utility room is available
General:
Real Fire, Central Heating. Oil fired central heating is available for those winter lets
Dining:
Seating for 4.
Entertainment:
Satellite TV, Video, DVD, Radio, CD System, Board Games. Bicycles are available FOC
Outside:
Garden, BBQ, Parking, Garden Furniture. La Valaiserie sits in approx 1 acre
Suitability:
Pets Allowed, Sorry - No Smokers.
Well behaved dogs welcome.
Local activities in and around Vire, Normandy
There is soooo much to see and do when you visit La Valaiserie including sailing, golf, walking, bird watching and horse riding which are all available within the local area.
You are well within travelling distance of the beautiful coast at Granville and Arromanche as well as the Normandy Landing Beaches and museums.
Countless local attractions such as the zoo's at Jurques and Champrepus, the route du granit and the Bayeux Tapestry and for those intrepid travellers "Gay Paris" is a day trip by train!
Dont forget the marvellous restaurants, patisseries, boulangeries and markets so forget that diet until you get home!!!
Take exit 42 from the A84 autoroute towards Vire. We are situated about 5 miles outside the town in the lush rolling countryside.
Rental rates for this cottage
Price Per Week
Quoted In
Approximately equivalent to
UK Pound
Euro
US Dollar
Low Season Rate From:
£175.00
€210.00
$283.50
High Season Rate From:
£280.00
€336.00
$453.60
Rental Notes: Usual bookings are from Wednesday to Wednesday to enable you to take advantage of the cheaper off peak ferry fares.
That said we never forget that its your holiday so whenever possible we will be flexible and try and accomadate your dates just give us a call.
Guestbook
"What a super little cottage, very cosy and relaxing. We visited the zoo at Chemprepus (about 30 mins drive). This is an excellant half day's entertainment and we then spent a few hours on the beach north of Granville. Then a glass of wine here - as the sun goes down! " - Mark and Karen Jenkin
"Thank you for letting us stay in your lovely cottage. We had a great time exploring the local countryside. We also visited Arromanches and the Invasion Beaches. On coming back we soon warmed up to a roaring log fire and a couple of glasses of wine." - Simon, Karen and Frazer
"Thanks for letting us use your fabulous cottage at short notice. The time went too quickly but we enjoyed every minute." - Sandra and Ray Dean
"Many thanks for the use of your fantastic gite for our honeymoon. We had a great time exploring rural France for the first time. The flowers and champagne on arrival were a really nice touch and we cannot thank you enough." - Tony and Debbie Crowhurst
"Thank you for your wonderful hospitality and allowing us the privilege of staying in your little cottage. It's a fabulous location - we visited Paris. St Michel and Bayeux. We wish you all the best in the future and hope to have another glass of wine with you soon." - Vance and Laura
Availability of La Valaiserie
This property is normally available
for rent between January
and December each year.
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Owner joined site on:
14 November 2007
Property listed since:
14 November 2007
Holiday Cottage in france - Normandy - Calvados - Vire - St Germain De Tallevende
