Manche Vacation Rental farmhouse: Gathemo

Beautiful Normandy farmhouse, private grounds, own pool refurbished 2009

Manche farmhouse rental - Property
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Description Farmhouse, 240 m²,
4 Bedrooms, Sleeps 9, 1 Bathroom
Amenities rural, private pool, garden, terrace, balcony
Rates per property
Must pay in British Pounds
£600 - £1,590/week 
USD Conversion - Estimated
$1,002 - $2,655/week 
Moira & Chris Sanders
Speaks: English, French
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Photos and Description of the Manche vacation farmhouse rental 200yr old stone house set in 2 1/2 acres with glorious views, sleeps 9 + cot

When looking for a holiday home, in lower Normandy we came upon La Joliere ‘the pretty place’ an area set high in the rolling hills, on a scenic route, where the air is clean and fresh. We immediately fell in love with the 360 degree views over the glorious surrounding countryside and the large, old stone farmhouse that enjoys sole residency in this magical spot. With a wood close by that is ribboned by little streams, it is a haven for wildlife and several unusual species of birds. If you mention La Joliere to the locals, they will respond ‘Ah, La Joliere, tranquille!’ And tranquil it is with your nearest neighbours 3/4 mile away. However, 2 miles in either direction will bring you to 2 well-appointed villages and recommended restaurant. We are just 6 miles to the bustling town of Vire with its wealth of restaurants, shops, theatre, cinema, weekly market etc. and direct train line to Paris. We have an indoor games room with pool, table tennis & darts, outside - boules, badminton
Manche farmhouse rental - Property

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Manche farmhouse rental - The kitchen with wood-burning stove

The kitchen with wood-burning stove
Manche farmhouse rental - View from bedroom window

View from bedroom window
Manche farmhouse rental - A double bedroom

A double bedroom
Manche farmhouse rental - Lake Dathee with 18 hole golf course - 5 mins away

Lake Dathee with 18 hole golf course - 5 mins away

Location: Manche < Normandy < France

Nearest Airport: Caen at 40 Kilometres
Nearest Ferry: Ouistram (Caen) at 50 Kilometres
Nearest Train: Vire at 9 Kilometres
Nearest Motorway: A 84 at 25 Kilometres
Nearest Beach: beach at 40 Kilometres
Car: necessary
La Joliere is centrally placed to visit a host of interesting places that are easily accessible by car. Le Mont. St. Michel, rising from its island in the sea is 50 minutes, the west coast with its lovely beaches 40 minutes, Bayeux and the Normandy landing beaches 1 hour. Swiss Normandy and the castle of William the conqueror can also be reached in an hour, we have a folder at La Joliere with suggested routes for full and half-day trips out.
Manche map
marks the location of the property in Normandy

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Rental Rates for this vacation farmhouse rental in Manche, 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 - Apr 30, 2010 £600 - - - - - 1 Week
750 May 1, 2010 - Jul 2, 2010 £750 - - - - - 1 Week
1590 Jul 3, 2010 - Sep 3, 2010 £1,590 - - - - - 1 Week
750 Sep 4, 2010 - Oct 29, 2010 £750 - - - - - 1 Week
600 Oct 30, 2010 - Dec 18, 2010 £600 - - - - - 1 Week

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

  • The mid and low season rates are for up to 6 persons with any additional guests costing £50 per person per week extra
  • The price of La Joliere is all inclusive. We have, ourselves, in the past received shockingly high bills at the end of holidays which we had neither considered nor budgeted for. Cot & highchair are provided as is bed linen (except for cot), towels, gas, water, electricity and logs at no extra cost + cool box, swimming towels and beach mats for your seaside picnics.

    If you desire a two week stay at La Joliere may we suggest that you book early to avoid disappointment.
  • WE DON’T

    Charge you for Bed linen
    Towels
    Electricity
    Gas
    Logs
    There are no hidden charges to unexpectedly increase the cost of your holiday

    We don’t just chuck a handful of chemicals into the pool – it is monitored and tested twice a week.

    We don’t ignore your comments, we positively encourage input
    We do provide you with
    • Comfortable beds
    • A dishwasher to relieve your chores
    • A telephone to receive and make local calls
    • Satellite television which receives all British channels
    • A French television
    • Beach towels, beach mats & cool box for seaside picnics
    • A generous welcome hamper

Accommodation and Amenities for this vacation farmhouse rental in Manche, France

Property Type:
  • farmhouse (detached)
Accommodation Type:
  • self-catering
Floor Area:
  • 240 m²
Location Type:
  • rural
Theme:
  • away from it all
  • tourist attractions
General:
  • telephone
  • linens provided
  • towels provided
Kitchen:
  • grill
  • 4 ring stove
  • dish washer
  • refrigerator
  • freezer
  • hob
  • oven
  • microwave
  • washing machine
  • clothes dryer
Dining:
  • child's highchair
  • dining area
  • seating for 10 people
Bathrooms:
  • 1 Bathroom
  • Bathroom 1 - Toilet, Combination Tub/Shower
    Bathroom 2 - Shower
    Bathroom 3 - Shower
  • The 2 en-suites and separate bathroom enjoy handbasin set in vanity units with mirror above as do the 2 separate toilets (one on the ground floor, one on the first floor)
Bedrooms:
  • 4 bedrooms, sleeps maximum of 9 people
  • Bedroom 1 - 1 Double
    Bedroom 2 - 2 Twin/ Single
    Bedroom 3 - 1 Double
    Bedroom 4 - 1 Double, 1 Twin/ Single
Entertainment:
  • DVD
  • TV
  • satellite or cable
Outside:
  • barbecue
  • parking
  • garden
  • terrace
  • balcony
  • 14 garden chairs
  • 6 beach chairs
Swimming Pools:
  • heated pool
  • private pool
  • outdoor pool
Suitability:
  • children welcome
  • unsuitable for elderly or infirm
Local Activities:
  • swimming
  • tennis
  • walking
  • sailing
  • cycling
  • fishing
  • horseback riding
  • golf
Notes: There is a covered outdoor dining area next to the barbeque and close to the solar-heated pool. We have an indoor games room with a pool table, table tennis table, table football and darts. Outdoors a boules pitch and badminton may be enjoyed on the front lawn.

Further details for this vacation farmhouse rental in Manche, France

Other Activities: Lovely walks may be enjoyed from the foot of your drive.

Learn more about this vacation rental at the owner's website:

Reviews for this vacation farmhouse rental in Manche, France

Rating
5 out of 5

Beautiful house in a peaceful location

Sibella Guildford, Surrey, UK
Review Submitted: June 10, 2009 Date of Stay: May 2009
We stayed here for a week over the May halfterm, and what a wonderful surprise.

Green rolling hills with the only birdsong, cows and the donkey down the road is to be heard. The house is amazing - just what I imagined a farmhouse should be like. A huge kitchen with a large table in front of the fire, stunning views from every window, huge gamesroom, and the comfortable bedrooms on two levels which suited us well. My inlaws used one of the bedroom and bathroom on the top level and we used those on the first floor with our two children - which was great as we all had our privacy.

But the best was the garden, lovely hammock to laze about in, romantic patio area with barbeque and fairy lights and the heated swimming pool which we used twice in May!! There was also a few beach toys and loads of other outdoor games we used. Even a boules court and balls!!

And if you walk out of the gate there are some lovely walks to go on and farm animals to meet (we even saw some new foals) - check the guest book for tips.

The nearby restaurant 'Les Auberges' was very good - excellent steak although if you don't speak french you might get a surprise on your plate! The surrounding area is beautiful but quiet (maybe because it was May) - it seems like they could do with a bit more tourism. Vire was bustling but Domfront quaint, historic but deserted.


We also visited Mont St Michel and paddled on a river (can't remember where) and visited the Biscuiterie le Abbaye and stocked up on biscuits. We had a wonderful time and can recommend this property to anyone.
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