La Braiserie - Chateau Holiday Rental in St Sever Calvados, Calvados, France

Where is it

• Location:  North West France  >  Normandy  >  Calvados
• Closest town/village:  St Sever Calvados (Calvados) ( 0.8 miles *Direct distance, road distance may vary. Please refer to detailed area map for local roads. )
• Closest airport: Dinard Airport - Ille et Vilaine (50.3 miles *Direct distance, road distance may vary. Please refer to detailed area map for local roads.)
• Access: Car Essential Car hire
• Property highlights: Swimming pool (exclusive use), Fishing lake, Garden

 

18th Century Chateau with Heated Pool

A charming 18th Century mini Chateau built just prior to the French revolution and set in its own private grounds of approx. 17 acres, with a heated swimming pool 10m by 4 m and 1.6m deep, which has security fencing and covers for the protection of small children. In the grounds are two trout lakes with fly-fishing and an open fire/grill in the kitchen to cook your freshly caught dinner.

Garden and Grounds

A major feature of La Braiserie are the gardens and grounds extending in area to approx 17 acres, with two small lakes stocked with trout and two paddocks and a small beech tree wood, with direct access to the marked trails in the St Sever forest.

In the garden, a private 10 x 4m heated swimming pool is exclusively available for the use of the renter for taking in the sun, and relaxing. Sun loungers (2 to 3), garden table and chairs for 10 to 12 are arranged on the lawns or adjacent to the pool area.

A separate building housing a games room with billiards and table football and seating for 10 people close to the swimming pool.

Parking for 5 or 6 cars on the carriage drive.

Holiday Accommodation at La Braiserie

There is an open log fireplace situated in the lounge area and the kitchen has an inbuilt BBQ for cooking your freshly caught trout.

Ground Floor

• Large open plan sitting room(s) arranged in two areas, one by the open stone fire place, the other with oak paneled book cases and home entertainment centre with radio, TV, VCR and DVD as well as Sky giving all five UK main channels etc. There are adequate sitting spaces for up to 12 persons. French windows open onto the lawns and gardens.
• The dining room will accommodate 8 to 10 persons and is off the main rooms.
• Kitchen/Breakfast room is fully fitted with hand painted oak units with a fitted stainless steel sink and drainer, gas and electric hobs, extractor fans, and oven, dishwasher, microwave, electric kettle, toaster and ample crockery, cutlery, glass ware and cooking utensils. The kitchen has French doors leading to the front garden with dining table and chairs for 8-10 people to eat in comfort in the warm summer evenings in the open air.
• Utility Room has a stainless steel sink unit and cupboards with a washing machine and separate tumble dryer as well as a clothes horse. The oil fired central heating boiler is situated in the utility room.
• Laundry room has an ironing board and iron with ample storage space for bed linen and clothing.
• Separate toilet with a washbasin

• Oak stair way leading to:

First Floor

Large landing with direct access to all bedroom and bathrooms

• Bedroom 1 Large double, with built in wardrobe, chest of drawers and side tables and chairs.
• Bedroom 2  Double with chest of drawers and shelving, side table and chair. Bedroom 1 and 2 have shared bathroom with bath with shower and double wash basins, bidet, chest of drawers and chair.
• Corridor access to bedroom 3 and 4 with a separate door providing two independent areas, if required.
• Bedroom 3 Large single/Small double with built-in wardrobe and wash basin, side table and separate dressing table and chair.
• Bedroom 4 Double with dressing table and chair, chest of drawers and Bedroom 3 and 4 have their own shared bathroom and separate toilet
• Stairs leading to

Second Floor

Has a large landing with ample storage for luggage and clothing with direct access to all bedrooms and bathrooms

• Bedroom 5 Single with cupboards for clothes, side table and chair
• Bedroom 6 Twin beds with cupboards, side table and chair and wash basin
• Bedroom 7 Twin Beds with cupboards, side table and chair.
• Bathroom with bath/shower, toilet and bidet and wash basin
• Separate toilet.

The bedrooms can be easily divided into three sleeping areas/suites each with its own bathroom facilities and a minimum of two bedrooms, by existing doors to give flexible accommodation arrangements for people visiting in multiple family units and/or with guest suites.

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About St Sever Calvados in Calvados, Normandy

Vire and Villedieu-Les-Poeles are both pleasant historic towns approx 10-15 minutes drive away.

Villedieu is famous for its copper and brassware and its bell foundry. It has an interesting history, as it was a gift to the Knights of St. John from King Henry the 1st of England an association that lasted until the French revolution, a time when La Braiserie was built. The weekly market dates from a charter in the 12th century and is one of the best in the area.

Granville, with its excellent beaches, sailing marina and fishing port is only a 30-minute drive west from St Sever, with Mont St. Michel, Bayeux with its famous tapestry depicting the Norman conquest of England in 1066, Avranches, Coutances, St Lo and the D-Day landing sites in easy reach.

Fine scenery, unspoilt countryside, delightful towns, zoo, magnificent churches, chateaux, etc and excellent food and local produce are all available within the region as well as riding, golf, sailing and numerous sporting activities to engage children and adults alike, of all ages and dispositions.

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

How To Get To St Sever Calvados in Calvados, North West France

• Airports - Caen – 1 Hours, Paris 3 - Hours both with car hire available
• Roads/Ports - Channel Ports of Caen 1 hour and both Le Havre and Cherbourg – 90 minutes and 4 hours to the Channel tunnel at Calais.
• Train - Vire (Paris/Granville line)

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

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Facilities at La Braiserie

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Availability at La Braiserie

Changeover day: Saturday

Availability last updated on: - Sunday, May 12, 2013

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