Calvados Vacation Rental house: Vire

Beautifully Restored Stone Farmhouse in Normandy Countryside

Calvados house rental - The Farmhouse
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Description House, 150 m²,
3 Bedrooms, Sleeps 6, 2 Half Baths
Amenities rural, garden, terrace, satellite or cable, TV
Rates per property
Must pay in British Pounds
£70/night 
£300 - £650/week 
USD Conversion - Estimated
$117/night 
$501 - $1,086/week 
Ken & Kimberley
Speaks: English
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Photos and Description of the Calvados vacation house rental Self-catering rental in romantic setting with child friendly yard close to Vire

Les Madieres is a century-old restored stone farmhouse set in an acre and a half of lush land and gardens. A peaceful retreat in the French countryside, minutes from the bustling market town of Vire, with easy access to many attractions of Normandy. There are 3 comfortable bedrooms and 2 bathrooms, including a spa-like bathroom downstairs. Downstairs: kitchen, dining room, & lounge with wood-beamed ceiling & granite fireplace. The lounge features a TV, sky digibox, dvd player, games & books. An excellent supply of pots & pans, to practice your French cuisine awaits! Situated on an over an acre, Les Madieres invites you to enjoy some wine on the terrace, stroll the apple orchard, or relax on a tree-shaded lounge chair & lose yourself in a book. Children will love playing on the vast fenced lawn, or searching for of our resident frog in the pond. Ignite the barbecue & enjoy alfresco dining. The setting is tranquil, surrounded by farmland including our neighbouring cows.
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Lounge
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Master bedroom

Location: Normandy < France

Nearest Airport: Caen at 45 Kilometres
Nearest Ferry: Ouistreham at 50 Kilometres
Nearest Train: Vire at 15 Kilometres
Nearest Beach: beach at 50.0 Kilometres
Car: recommended
Les Madieres is a 15 min. drive to Vire, a busy town with shopping, bakeries, cafes, cinema, water park & restaurants. Calvados features gorgeous towns, breathtaking scenery, medieval villages & castles. Normandy, home to William the Conqueror, is bursting with attractions: Granville (direct train from Vire), the resort town of Deauville, Mont St. Michel, Rouen & Joan of Arc, D-day landing beaches, Monet’s Giverny, the Bayeux Tapestry... Families will love Festyland amusement park, Festival International de Cerf-Volant (Kite Festival!) at Dieppe, La Cite de la Mer Aquarium in Cherbourg, the Zoo de Jurques, Chateau de Vendeuvre with mechanical figures, fountains & mazes. Gourmets indulge in French cheeses like Camembert, butter, rich creams, & everything apple, including the famous apple cider routes of Pays d’Auge. Superb golf: excellent courses, reasonable prices, open tee times. To top it off, a direct train from Vire to Paris puts you in the City of Lights in 2.5hrs
Calvados map
marks the location of the property in Normandy

Availability Calendar

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Rental Rates for this vacation house rental in Calvados, France

Rental Basis:
per property
Rental rates quoted in:
British Pounds
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Rental Rates
Dates Rates
Name of Period Begins Ends Weekly Week
Night		 Weekend Weekend
Night		 Extra
Night		 Monthly Minimum Stay
low season Nov 1, 2009 - Dec 13, 2009 £300 £70 - - - - 3 Nights
Christmas Dec 14, 2009 - Jan 8, 2010 £600 - - - - - 5 Nights
low season Jan 9, 2010 - Apr 30, 2010 £300 - - - - - 4 Nights
mid season May 1, 2010 - Jul 12, 2010 £450 - - - - - 4 Nights
high season Jul 13, 2010 - Aug 31, 2010 £650 - - - - - 5 Nights

Payment is usually accepted in the quoted currency (British Pounds) unless the currency and the amount is specifically agreed in advance with the owner / advertiser.

Additional information about rental rates

  • 15% deposit is required to secure booking. Payment is to be received 30 days prior to rental.
    Note: there is NO additional charge for towels, linens or cleaning.

Accommodation and Amenities for this vacation house rental in Calvados, France

Property Type:
  • house (detached)
Accommodation Type:
  • self-catering
Floor Area:
  • 150 m²
Location Type:
  • rural
Theme:
  • family
  • away from it all
General:
  • towels provided
  • telephone
  • linens provided
Kitchen:
  • 4 ring stove
  • dish washer
  • refrigerator
  • freezer
  • oven
  • washing machine
Living Room:
  • fireplace
  • comfy seating for 6 people
Dining:
  • child's highchair
  • dining room
  • seating for 6 people
Bathrooms:
  • 2 Half Baths
  • Bathroom 1 - Combination Tub/Shower, Shower
    Bathroom 2 - Toilet
    Bathroom 3 - Toilet
  • Spa like bathroom downstairs with separate water-closet. Upstairs there is a second water closet.
Bedrooms:
  • 3 bedrooms, sleeps maximum of 6 people
  • Bedroom 1 - 1 Queen
    Bedroom 2 - 2 Twin/ Single
    Bedroom 3 - 1 Double
  • 3 bedrooms that will sleep 6. All rooms overlook the south lawn. The master bedroom features loads of space, a large double bed and views west and south. The second bedroom has two twin beds and the 3rd bedroom has a double bed.
Entertainment:
  • TV
  • satellite or cable
  • radio
  • stereo system
  • CD
  • DVD
Outside:
  • barbecue
  • parking
  • garage
  • garden
  • terrace
  • 4 garden chairs
  • 2 bicycles
Suitability:
  • pets not allowed
  • wheelchair inaccessible
  • children welcome
Local Activities:
  • swimming
  • walking
  • cycling
  • horseback riding
  • golf
Notes: The house contains 3 comfortable bedrooms (sleeps 6), and 2 bathrooms, including a spa-like bathroom downstairs. The rooms downstairs include a kitchen, dining room, and lounge complete with wood-beamed ceilings and a granite fireplace. The lounge is equipped with a tv, sky digibox, dvd player, games and books. You’ll find an excellent supply of pots and pans, baking dishes, etc, to practice your French cuisine! A utility room off the entrance hall contains a washing machine, iron, etc.

Further details for this vacation house rental in Calvados, France

Other Activities: water park at Vire

Reviews for this vacation house rental in Calvados, France

Rating
5 out of 5

LOVELY in LES DESERT

Alison E UK
Review Submitted: March 12, 2009 Date of Stay: February 2009
We had a lovely time at your house in Les Desert. It had everything we needed and was very comfortable for our short stay. The beds are lovely and comfortable and it was great to have fresh linen and towels provided. The house was nice and warm when we arrived and the wine and milk left for us were a lovely welcome. Overall, the house provided for all our needs and exceeded our expectations from the photographs. Perhaps you could include more photos on your website so people can fully appreciate the size of the rooms and the quality of the furnishings (a picture of the dining room and/or shower in the bathroom for example). The garden and surroundings are also very peaceful and I imagine would be lovely in warmer weather.
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Rating
5 out of 5

Hidden Treasure in Calvados !

Marguerita Cork, Ireland
Review Submitted: September 9, 2009 Date of Stay: August 2009
The charm, elegance and setting of this country farmhouse is an experience that everyone will enjoy. Nestled in the countryside, it is quiet & peaceful, and yet only a 10 minute drive to Vire, and 40 mins to Caen. While relaxing in the garden I heard grasshoppers busy in the long grass - something that I haven't heard with a few years! A wonderful kitchen of goodies awaits the 'gourmet-inclined' traveller with various utensils & pots available, plus the benefit of a herb garden outside, plus apple and pear trees. The cleanliness of the house was fresh & crisp. A welcome note from the owners awaited us with some freshly cut roses and wine in the living room. It's the perfect location for visiting the many tourist sights in Normandy and we even managed a day trip to Paris by train from Vire. The house is a 'treasure' that you dream about finding and are overwhelmed when you actually arrive there in person. We had a super time and hope to return again soon - Marguerita, Ireland.
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Rating
5 out of 5

Great time with the girlfriends

Vivian W Vancouver
Review Submitted: March 9, 2009 Date of Stay: January 2008
Myself and 4 adult girlfriends stayed over New Years and had a blast. Coming from small and stuffy accommodations in Paris this place was roomy, comfortable, & clean. Everything was new from the furniture to the linens. Each bedroom had a great view of the south yard and comfortbale matresses. We didn't make use of the grounds in January, but it is definately private and fenced if you have kids. It was nice having british TV, althou we didn't watch a lot.
A car was a must and we rented in Vire after taking the train from Paris (great train ride!).
Overall we loved it and will be returning again next year. FYI -- stock up on your wine on Friday and Saturday, difficult to shop on Sundays.
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