Accommodation

Living room featuring exposed stonework and the original huge stone fireplace complete with a cosy wood-burning stove. There is a TV providing English channels and a DVD player with a small selection of DVDs. There are also a variety of English paperback books for you to borrow.

The combined kitchen / dining room has a restored hardwood floor.

The fully fitted kitchen has a range of floor and wall units, washing machine, gas cooker, microwave and dishwasher. The dining table is large enough to comfortably seat four people and a high chair if required.

Large shower room/WC on the ground floor.

Double bedroom with iron and brass bed.

Twin bedroom.

Electric heating is provided for comfortable seasonal breaks together with logs for the wood burning stove.

Outside

Outside is a patio area with table and barbecue for you to make the most of your surroundings.

The south-facing aspect also has gorgeous views over the rolling Normandy countryside.

All of this is set in over four acres of our own grounds, including a lovely old orchard.

We have created a new garden whilst retaining the natural features that blend so well into the local countryside.

La Herpiniere is also a haven for wildlife. To date we have spotted deer, red squirrels, kingfishers, buzzards, coypu, foxes, badgers, different owls, woodpeckers, cuckoos, hares, swallowtail butterflies and hummingbird moths.

We hope that the addition of a large pond will only add to your enjoyment at La Herpiniere. With the safety of our younger visitors in mind, the pond has been fenced off from the gite.

Local area and activities

La Herpiniere is situated in the village of Cherence le Roussel midway between the towns of Mortain and Sourdeval.

The attractive and different towns of Domfront, Bagnoles and Villedieu -les-Poeles are just a few examples of places well worth a visit – all within 45 minutes drive.

Honfleur, the very pretty harbour town renowned for its art and waterside restaurants is 90 minutes away.

Visit St Malo with its walled town containing a variety of lovely shops and restaurants.

Mont St Michel, the world famous landmark is France’s second most visited attraction. The climb to the Abbey at the top is well worth the effort for the view alone.

Safe family beaches can be found all around the Baie de Mont St Michel, at Carolles and Jullouville. St. Malo also has good beaches and a tidal swimming pool.

Golf - Vire (20 minutes) has an attractive 18-hole course open to all, Granville (Links) is about 45 minutes away with Omaha Beach 90 minutes away.

Riding - organised treks within the forest of St Sever near Vire. Suitable for all abilities and hats are provided.

Coarse and fly fishing is available at various locations in the vicinity.

There is an indoor fun pool at Vire and an outdoor swimming pool at Mortain (summer only).

Paris is two and a half hours away by train from Vire.

The ferry ports of St Malo and Caen are within 90 minutes drive, with Cherbourg approximately two hours away. Le Havre is approximately 2.5 hours away, with Boulogne and Calais around 3.5 - 4 hours away.

Both Dinard and Rennes airports are approximately 90 minutes away.

Pricing structure (per week)

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Bedlinen, towels, tea towels, oven gloves and bath mat
are included for all guests.

Smoking is not permitted indoors,
but you may smoke outdoors anywhere on the property.

For availability and booking enquiries please contact:
Tony and Natalia Smith
Tel: (Fr) 00 33 2 33 69 43 61
[contact owners]

Please quote reference 5039 hhf when making enquiries.

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