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La Moulin de Fontenay
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At a glance.
| Nearest
international airport: |
Dinard 70 miles |
| Nearest
beach: |
Granville 40 miles |
| Nearest
ferry port: |
Caen 70 miles |
| Nearest
railway station: |
Flers 25 miles |
| Nearest
motorway junction: |
N176 |
| Car:
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necessary |
| Location
Type: |
rural location but not isolated
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| Theme:
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couples / family / away from it all / fishing on
own private lake |
| General:
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swings / fishing on own private
lake & animals |
| Kitchen: |
Cooker, Microwave, Fridge freezer, Toaster, coffee
maker.use of washing machine |
| Living
Room: |
Comfortable chairs , settee,
television, wood burner |
| Dining: |
Table & 6 chairs, high chair |
| Bathrooms: |
1 bathroom with toilet bath and over bath shower |
| Bedrooms: |
3 bedrooms 1 double 1 twin 2 bunk bed & a cot
is available |
| Entertainment: |
sky television (english) DVD,
videos |
| Outside: |
BBQ, swings, fields for children, fishing own private
lake and stream 6 acres of woodland, animals |
| Suitability: |
Family, couples, Children (mill stairs are a bit
steep so may not be suitable for toddlers or elderly) |
Booking Information
The charges for this lovely cottage are:
| SEASON |
GBP |
EURO |
| LOW |
£500:00 |
€750:00 |
| HIGH |
£600:00 |
€900:00 |
| PEAK |
£700:00 |
€1050:00 |
(Please see availability for season dates)
LINEN IS INCLUDED IN THESE CHARGES
Credit cards accepted with
NO SURCHARGE
Please contact us to confirm available dates and the
relevant rates for the weeks that you are interested in.
e-mail:
Peter@brittanycottages.com
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Accommodation
Le Moulin De Fontenay is a beautifully restored 19th
century watermill nestling in the Mayenne countryside. It stands in
8 acres of private, peaceful woodland with its own private fishing lake
of about 1 acre. The lake is well stocked with carp up to 30lb and trout
(good fun to catch and barbecue). Both of our properties have been tastefully
restored retaining many of their original features.The surrounding countryside
is great for bird watching as there are buzzards, kestrels, kingfishers,
woodpeckers and if you are lucky you may hear the cuckoo or the hoopoe
who arrive here every spring. Wild boar have also been seen in the woods
along with the occasional deer. If you enjoy walking or cycling the
local roads are very quite and you see so much more than in the car.
In the spring it is lovely to see the new born lambs and it is not uncommon
to see the odd calf being born. Youngsters may enjoy helping to feed
Silas the donkey, Dolly the sheep or Brian the goat. They can also help
themselves to eggs.
Le Moulin De Fontenay is a 19th century watermill.
The mill is on 3 levels with the large family kitchen being on the ground
floor. The large comfortable living room is on the 1st floor and the
3 bedrooms on the 2nd floor along with the bathroom and toilet. It is
stone built with a wood burning fire for the winter months. It stands
next to a stream where you can catch trout and even crayfish. The stairs
inside are the original ones so they may be a little steep when compared
to modern ones.
Location
Mayenne which is in the Loire is on the borders with
Normandy and Brittany so all three regions are only a short drive away.The
nearest village of Couesmes Vauce is within walking distance with a
pleasant bar and small shop. The nearest town of Gorron is 10 mins drive
and has a supermarket lots of bars and restaurants serving very good
food. There is a new swimming pool with steam room and jacuzzi. You
might also like to try the swing golf. St Fraimbault is about 2 miles
away and is a beautiful village which wins awards for it's floral displays.
There is a lovely lake were you can hire rowing boats or pedalos. The
medieval town of Domfront and the spa town of Bagnoles are within easy
reach and should not be missed. Mont St Michel is also a must. It sits
right on the coast and the beaches there are superb. The braver of you
might like to try the paragliding it is supposed to be quite an experience.
For stunning coastlines, Top class food, Fine wines and spectacular
scenery this area offers it all.
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