Modern family house (sleeps 6-8) in the heart of the Normandy countryside, set in a natural meadow with a stream and small woodland area. Ideal for a family break with outdoor activities, or simply as a quiet restful rural retreat.
The house accommodates 6 people comfortably, and can sleep up to 8. The property is on two floors comprising:
Ground floor: sitting room (with sofa bed), large kitchen-dining room with fridge, washing machine, microwave, and bottled-gas cooker. The sitting room has an open fireplace - an adequate supply of logs is provided for additional comfort in cold weather. Rear lobby with WC, and staircase to first floor.
First floor: double bedroom, bathroom & WC, attic bedroom with four single beds.
The meadow is extensive, including a well, a stream and a hay field. The lawn adjacent to the house has a BBQ for alfresco dining.
Domjean village is a 5-minute walk. It has a boulangerie, grocer, bar-tabac, hairdresser and a superb restaurant. The 18th-century church has modern frescos and a carillon. Domjean was recently awarded its 4th rosette as a ‘Village Fleurie” – Village in Bloom. It hosts an art exhibition during the summer each year. The village gardens include a children’s playground and mini-golf, as well as a small campsite. There are many attractive walks nearby, as well as stunning views from the Roches de Ham.
Facilities for this holiday house in St Lo, Normandy
1 Double Bedroom, 1 Family Bedroom. Attic family bedroom can be laid out as a double or sleep 4 singles. There is a sofa bed on ground floor is required.
Bathrooms:
1 Bathroom, 1 Separate WC. Bathroom also provides a 'lazy sheila' dryer
Kitchen:
Cooker, Microwave, Fridge, Freezer, Washing Machine, Iron. Fully equipped kitchen, with 12+ settings (cutlery, plates, etc.). Dining table extends to seat 10 comfortably, with space for 12.
General:
Real Fire, Central Heating. Heating provided by electric convectors - very easy to use. Visitors are advised to bring their own bed linen and towels. Property is cleaned by management service before and after each letting.
Dining:
Seating for 10. The ground floor comprises a single large open area encompassing the spacious kitchen/dining room and connecting through to the sitting room and fireplace.
Entertainment:
Radio, CD System, Board Games. There is a small library of books, a collection of jigsaws and board games, as well as packs of cards. Details of local amenities, tourist attractions and local walks are also provided.
Outside:
Terrace, Garden, BBQ, Parking, Garden Furniture. The cottage is located on a large plot of land, including a wooded area, a well, a stream, a lawn, and hay field.
Suitability:
Children Welcome, Pets Allowed, Smoking Allowed.
Delightful for a family seeking a rural/outdoor holiday, as well as those seeking a quiet relaxing rural retreat.
Local activities in and around St Lo, Normandy
Plenty of detailed information on tourist attractions will be found in the house including Market Days (most local towns have a market day). Several notable towns are within reasonable driving distance: Bayeux, Villedieu, St. Lo, Caen, Deauville, St. Malo, and Coutances. Other places of interest include the spectacular Mont St. Michel and the D-Day beaches.
The local area offers a range of activities, including horse riding (the National stud of France is in nearby St.Lo); fishing; canoeing at Pont Farcy; Caves at Caumont l’avente; tree to tree at Torigni-Sur-Vire; Bungee jumping at Hackett’s; Velorail and kayaking at Conde sur Vire; Zoos at Champrepus and Jurques; and beaches on the Granville coast.
Alternatively, simply read a book surrounded by little more than birdsong and the buzz of insects in the hay field......
Rental rates for this house
Price Per Week
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1 Oct - 18 Dec 2008
£225.00
€283.50
$364.50
19 Dec - 2 Jan 2009
£285.00
€359.10
$461.70
3 Jan - 31 May 2009
£245.00
€308.70
$396.90
1 Jun - 30 Sep 2009
£299.00
€376.74
$484.38
Rental Notes: Security deposit: £100 payable on booking - this will be returned, subject to property inspection, following the rental period.
Availability of Domjean Village
This property is normally available
for rent between March
and October each year.
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Owner joined site on:
13 June 2008
Property listed since:
13 June 2008
Holiday House in france - Normandy - Manche - St Lo - Domjean
