Surrounded by panoramic views of the rolling Normandy countryside, this spacious, seven bedroomed manoir is situated in a secluded location on the edge of the delightful village of Saint Evroult Notre Dame du Bois. The village is famed for its excellent local restaurants, markets, boating lake, and ancient Abbey ruins.
La Poterie has good local amenities but charming, unspoilt, villages and the towns of Rouen and Le Mans are also within easy reach. La Poterie benefits from the privacy of having no immediate neighbours and sits in approximately one acre of grounds. However, it is still conveniently located for access to the local boulangerie in the mornings.
Built in the mid-19th Century at the height of the local Camembert industry, within the grounds of the property lies the traditional colombage longhouse that the Hubert family originally lived in. The original brick-built Fromagerie, still stands in the grounds, where the cheeses were allowed to air.
Upon entering La Poterie through double doors, one stands in a large, bright hallway. Leading off this hallway, is the modern kitchen with plenty of space to socialise while preparing delicious French cuisine. The kitchen features a central island unit with a five burner hob, a larder, fridge, and dishwasher. The panelled dining room, which seats 14, offers both a bright and airy room for breakfast and an atmospheric setting with log fire, solid oak furniture and an ornate ceiling for lingering dinners. There is also a HiFi which enables guests to enjoy music whilst they dine. The spacious lounge has modern three seater sofas and a French enamel wood burner as its focus with. Also included are a TV, DVD and CD player and a library of books and DVDs, which guests are welcome to enjoy.
The first floor can be reached by way of the beautifully spiralled oak staircase. Guests will be struck by the light on the first landing reflected off the original parquet flooring. The first floor comprises of two double bedrooms, one twin room and a bathroom, all of which enjoy double aspect views. All the spacious bedrooms in the house are tastefully furnished with white embroidered bed linen, original wooden parquet floors, and double-aspect views over the surrounding grounds and countryside. All the rooms have sufficient space for a cot, if necessary.
Continue up to the second floor and you'll appreciate the incredible space and light are a main feature throughout this house. The top floor contains the three other double bedrooms and one twin room. There is also a modern shower room with a power shower. The property stands in an acre of beautiful grounds, within which the original fromagerie building still stands. There are no neighbours so guests can enjoy the utmost privacy and quiet during your stay. Included are a barbeque, a hammock, a croquet lawn, bicycles available for guests use, and plenty of space for guests’ parking.
Facilities for this holiday chateau/castle in St Evroult Notre Dame du Bois, Normandy
Real Fire, Central Heating, Telephone, House Linen, Towels Provided.
Entertainment:
Terrestrial TV, Video, DVD, Radio, CD System, Board Games.
Outside:
Terrace, Garden, BBQ, Parking, Garden Furniture.
Suitability:
Children Welcome, Suitable For Elderly.
Local activities in and around St Evroult Notre Dame du Bois, Normandy
La Poterie is located only 70km from the Port of Caen or 300km from Calais. The nearest town is St Evroult Notre Dame du Bois 5km away. It is a charming local village on the edge of a beautiful forest. In the heart of the Orne, Basse Normandie, it is the home to famous ancient Abbey ruins, large boating lake, a campsite with mini-golf, and mini-supermarket with a great boulangerie. Within the village is a fantastic restaurant, serving an array of local delicacies, and one further café/restaurant which offers excellent, good value food. In the village, the Viveco shop sells a wide range of provisions plus delicious freshly baked baguettes, pastries, rustic bread, croissants and cakes from the boulangerie.
The village is also home to a new restaurant which serves set and à la carte menus at both lunch and dinner. The locally renowned 'La Paradis' hotel/restaurant in nearby village of La Ferte Fresnel is extremely popular with local residents every night of the week. For a more memorable meal out, 'La Marigotiere' in the nearby town of Notre Dame du Hamel serves fabulous à la carte food.
Throughout the year a range of events take place including food festivals, local fetes, night markets, and music festivals. Every Tuesday morning, L'Aigle hosts the 3rd largest market in France. Here you can explore the array of market stalls, selling clothes and gifts/souvenirs, along with the wide range of local produce including the locally produced and famous pink garlic, cheese, honey, cider, ham etc. Also within easy travelling distance of the property are the wonderful beaches of Deauville and Trouville, ideal for a day trip.
Other attractions in the region include golf, karting, a Zoo near Lisieux (approximately 40 minutes drive away), a flying school - virtually any activities that might interest you on holiday! At the house we have information on these and many other local attractions.
Rental rates for this chateau/castle
Price Per Week
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Low Season Rate From:
£1150.00
€1265.00
$1725.00
High Season Rate From:
£1500.00
€1650.00
$2250.00
Rental Notes: - Security deposit: £450. This must be paid 8 weeks prior to arrival and will be refunded in full after departure subject to damage inspection. - Linen & towels: All bed linen is included in the rental price. Please bring your own towels. - Energy costs: Included in the rental price. - End of stay cleaning: House should be cleaned thoroughly and left as found on arrival, with any used bed linen taken off the beds and left on the floor of each bedroom. - Arrival time: 4pm onwards. - Departure time: 10am. - Pets: No pets allowed. - Smoking: No smoking in the property.
Availability of La Poterie
This property is normally available
for rent between January
and November each year.
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