The Watermill - Watermill Holiday Rental in La Chapelle Engerbold, Calvados, France

Where is it

• Location:  North West France  >  Normandy  >  Calvados
• Closest town/village:  La Chapelle Engerbold (Calvados) ( Central )
• Closest airport: Deauville Airport (1 hour 40 mins)
• Access: Car Essential Car hire
• Property highlights: Barbecue, Fishing lake, Garden, Scenic views

 

18th Century Watermill in the Druance Valley

La Moulin de la Houssaye is situated in the beautiful valley of the River Druance. Standing in 10 acres of hay meadows and ancient Bluebell Woodland, La Houssaye was originally a corn-grinding mill with its own independant brick beehive Bakehouse which is still standing, it was later used as a base to repair tanks when occupied by the Germans during the Second World War. Two of the original four mill wheels have now been replaced and it now generates its own electricity  using the passing mill stream.

The market town of Condé sur Noireau is a 10 minute drive and has all amenities. Ideally situated, the mill is situated on & close by  to several large rambling routes, which trail through the wonderfully unspoilt Normandy countryside. At just over an hour from the coast, La Houssaye is within easy reach of the Normandy landing beaches, Mont St Michel and many other attractions that Normandy has to offer.

Holiday Accommodation at The Watermill

The ground floor has been  converted into comfortable guest accommodation for either short breaks , bed and breakfast with the advantage of using the accommodation as a holiday let or weekly rentals, and being all on one level makes it suitable for all.

• The kitchen/diner/sitting room is one large open space creating a convivial atmosphere where you can sit around the table with a glass of wine or local cider, eat and chat or relax in the peace and quiet and simply enjoy the birdsong from the surrounding woodland.
• The Shower room/WC is fully equipped and also provides a washing machine.
• One double bedroom and one twin room with two single beds both have views across the gardens towards the river and surrounding countryside.

Exterior

Lawn, table and chairs and BBQ. As well as access to private meadowland for picnicking ,wandering about , generally messing about by the River or dropping a rod into the small private lake for a spot of fishing, whilst admiring the quirky water feature !

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About La Chapelle Engerbold in Calvados, Normandy

The mill is situated in the Suisse Normande countryside. A beautiful area of rivers, valleys, woodland , spotted Normandy Cows & cider orchards, offering a large range of activities for the outdoors including walking, cycling, fishing, canoeing. There are of course many other attractions to suite all tastes, from local markets to castles and gardens, not forgetting the famous Bayeux Tapestry. Information books, maps and leaflets are kept in the apartment to aid you in planning your visits in the local area and beyond.

The local village of Pontecoulant is a 3 minute drive , the Chateau, a 5 minute walk is open during the holiday season.  Condé sur Noireau, less than 10 minute drive has a bustling  'foodie' market on Thursday mornings and offers plenty of places to eat and drink, as well as a good Supermarket, Boulangeries, Tabac etc.

Mont Cerisy Belle Etoile has a ruined Chateau, bombed in the Second World War, a great assault course for children and adults too, and a beautiful rhododendron walk. Flers, a twenty-minute drive south, is a bustling town with good shopping facilities.

Bayeux, a forty-minute drive away, with its tapestry, beautiful church and medieval buildings.

Mont Saint Michel,a 1hr & 40 minute drive.

The Normandy landing beaches, at around 1-hour drive, provide a thought provoking look into a turbulent time in history.

The 360º cinema at Arromanches is an experience not to be forgotten.

Take time to visit the other memorable battle sites, of which Point d’Hoc is especially worth visiting, along with the emotive war graves. Caen is at 50-minute drive. Falaise, the birthplace of William the Conqueror with its castle, church, shops, bars and restaurants is at 25-minute drive.

See Local guide and map for information on nearby towns and facilities.

How To Get To La Chapelle Engerbold in Calvados, North West France

Drive times from Channel ports to ‘La Houssaye’ are approximate.

Cross Channel ferries: Portsmouth - Ouistreham (Brittany Ferries) 1-hour drive, Portsmouth - Le Havre (Brittany Ferries) 1-hour 45-minutes, Portsmouth - Cherbourg (Brittany Ferries) 1-hour 45-minutes,  Dover - Calais (various operators) 4-hours.

Euro tunnel: Folkestone - Calais 4-hours.

Flights: Stansted - Dinard (Ryan Air) 1-hour 50-minutes.

Full directions will be issued upon application.

See Local guide and map for information on nearby towns and airports.

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Facilities at The Watermill

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Availability at The Watermill

Changeover day: Saturday

Availability last updated on: - Friday, May 11, 2012

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