A 16th Century, fortified Normandy manor house, complete with a tower, enormous fireplaces and beamed ceilings. Situated in a small hamlet in the Cotentin Regional Park, ST PATRICE DE CLAIDS is on the edge of a wood with a network of small lanes radiating out in all directions - ideal for walking, cycling and picnics. Just 6 kms from the town of PERIERS where there are local shops and restaurants, and within a 15 minute drive of both Saint Lô and the cathedral town of Coutances for larger shops, restaurants, swimming pools and ice skating rink in Coutances. There are wide, sandy beaches to the West and East and Mont Castre - one of the highest points in the Peninsula - is 5 kms to the North. The sandy BEACH at ST GERMAIN SUR AY is approx 20 minutes by car. There are golf courses at Marchesieux (9kms), St Martin de Bréhal, Agon Coutainville, and Granville. It is possible to go by ferry to Jersey in the Channel Islands from Carteret and Granville during the summer season and all year round from St Malô. The popular tourist attractions of the WWII D Day Landing Beaches, the Bayeux Tapestry and the famous Abbey at Le Mont St Michel are all within an easy 30-90 minute drive away. Paris and sophisticated Deauville are accessible by train or car.
The self catering accommodation comprises an enormous living room/dining hall with huge, working fireplace (logs are included), stone clad walls, beamed ceilings, tapestry, 2 x three seater sofas, occasional day bed, TV, DVD player, dining table and chairs. An archway from the living room leads to the newly fitted kitchen which has an electric hob and oven, fridge, double bowl stainless steel sink, microwave, kitchen table and chairs. Internet connection available.
Between the living room and the downstairs bedroom is another large room with large fireplace, leading through to a hallway with sep. wc and door to Bedroom 1 which has a double bed (140 cm), twin wash basins, and en suite shower.
On the first floor, which is approached via the tower, there are three other bedrooms all of a good size and full of character.
Bedroom 2 has two single beds (80cms wide), sofa/bed settee and a television – ideal for children.
Bedroom 3 has two large antique single beds (110cms wide), ensuite bathroom (bath, washbasin, wc)
Bedroom 4 has a double bed (140cms wide), wardrobe, chest of drawers and large granite fireplace. Bathroom (bath, washbasin, wc).
Outside there is a large garden area with table, chairs and BBQ. Plenty of parking space and garaging for 2 cars. Ideal area for bikes. Washing machine facilities.
Keywords: A restored, 16th century, fortified manor house set in unspoilt bocage country on the edge of a wood. Near WWII Landing Beaches, chateaux, abbeys, museums, beaches, horseriding, cycling, markets, local produce, fish restaurants
