Luxury House on the Banks of the River Orne

Le Moulin details

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The garden and weir

Landscaped garden

The Monet style bridge

Le Moulin and weir

The weir

The marble terrace - soak up the views

Home description

It is hard to believe there is a finer location in the Suisse Normande region of Calavados. The property offers an extensive river frontage and mature, landscaped gardens of 2 acres. The house overlooks an attractive weir and enjoys superb views up and down the river and of the wooded valley. A truly idyllic setting.

The property itself is stylishly and luxuriously furnished and offers every facility and comfort you may need. All the principle rooms are light and airy and offer wonderful views of the river and the surrounding countryside. You might find yourself tempted to spend all your time relaxing at Le Moulin....

But if you do decide to explore, you are ideally placed. The Suisse Normande offers a wide range of outdoor pursuits, walking, golf or perhaps take a trip on the river in one of the canoes provided. The Normandy landing beaches are less than an hour away as is Bayeux and its world famous tapestry. At a similar distance, you will also find the sophisticated delights of Deauville and Honfleur.

External features on site

• Fishing lake
• Garden
• Scenic views

Accommodation detail

The living area

The dining area

The stylish bathrooms

Time to relax and read

Spacious bedroom 1

The Traditional French Kitchen

The en suite bathroom

Spacious 2nd Bedroom

The indulgent 2nd en suite bathroom

Luxurious 3rd Bedroom

The 3rd en suite bathroom

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Ground Floor

• Kitchen - a traditional French kitchen in wood, tiles and fully fitted. Electric oven, separate 4 ring gas hob, microwave, large fridge, dishwasher; (washing machine and tumble dryer are in the laundry room). A comprehensive range of kitchen equipment is available.
• Living area - this large open plan area with marble floors is designed to take maximum advantage of the property's unique riverside views.
• Dining room - (20` x 15`) - tastefully furnished, there is a beautiful wooden table and 8 chairs, a dresser and grandfather clock. Stylish crockery, cutlery and glassware are provided. Four pairs of French windows open onto the terrace. Radio and CD player.
• Library / Sitting room - (30` x 16`)- lots of comfortable seating around a large open log fire – wonderful on those chilly nights in spring or autumn. This area again enjoys marvellous views of the river and garden (which can be floodlit in the evening). The TV offers Sky and all major UK terrestrial channels.
• Bedroom 1 - a large double bed and French windows to the garden and river. Extensive wardrobe space and a sofa to relax or just watch the local wild life along the river.  The recently remodelled en suite bathroom features twin basins, a stylish rectangular bath and a walk-in wet room shower.
• Toilet - with hand basin
• Cloaks cupboard

An attractive staircase with hand crafted balustrade leads to:

First Floor

• Bedroom 2 - This double bedroom and bathroom were both totally refurbished in 2007 to the highest standard.  The bedroom is elegantly furnished with stylish soft furnishings and classic furniture.  The en suite bathroom has a large walk-in shower, an elegant pedestal basin and an indulgent slipper bath.
• Bedroom 3 - The third double suite was again restyled in 2007 to provide attractive and luxurious accommodation.  The soft furnishings have all been carefully chosen in subtle shades  of aubergine and cream.  The bedroom overlooks the garden and river. There is plenty of wardrobe space. The en suite bathroom dazzles with its creative use of mirrors.  It has a hand basin, bath with shower fitting and a toilet.
• Laundry room - situated off the landing is the laundry room with washing machine and tumble dryer
• Separate toilet

Outside

There is a marble terrace overlooking the garden and river to 2 sides of the property. It is the perfect location for an enjoyable breakfast of fresh juice and croissants or to relax with a drink before your evening meal. There is a table and 8 comfortable chairs. Sun loungers are provided.

The gardens are a very special feature of Le Moulin and meander along 300m of river frontage. There are many magnificent mature trees to admire. An enormous magnolia is resplendent in spring. The Monet style bridge over the culvert is festooned with roses during the summer. The recently created herb garden is set within the original millstones. The gardener spends 2 days at Le Moulin each week to ensure the grounds are always immaculately maintained.

About the location

It is an ideal base for exploring the Normandy coast and its diverse attractions. Visit the D-Day landing beaches – Utah, Omaha, Gold, Juno and Sword. See the Bayeux tapestry – the story of a very different Norman invasion. Enjoy the sophisticated pleasures that Deauville and Honfleur can offer. Or just soak up the atmosphere of one of the many local markets that take place daily.

For those who wish to explore further afield, the excellent French autoroutes make this eminently possible. Monet's garden, the medieval city of Rouen and Mont St Michel can all be visited in a day. The horseracing at Deauville during August is a revelation. The quality of racing is high, the on course facilities are first class and the entry fee to everywhere on the course is very reasonable.

Normandy offers a wide range of options for dining. For that special occasion, there are a number of Michelin starred restaurants within driving distance of Le Moulin. At the other end of the spectrum there are family run Auberges that offer traditional French cuisine at remarkably low prices. Culey le Patry has its own Auberge, next to the church that offers a set 4 course lunch weekdays at a very reasonable cost – cider or wine included!

Or alternatively guests at Le Moulin can dine in the evening at Chateau La Cour, also in Culey le Patry. This is a Wolsey Lodge that offers a choice of supper or dinner subject to prior arrangement. All evening meals are hosted and it is an ideal opportunity to relax in convivial company and learn more about this part of Normandy.

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

Activities nearby

Canoeing, Gourmet dining, Golf, Sightseeing, Walking, Cycling

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How to get here

• Cross Channel Ferries:
  Portsmouth – Caen - Ouistreham by Brittany Ferries or P & O, 45 minutes drive to Le Moulin (In summer P & O offer a fast Catamaran option)
  Portsmouth – Le Havre by P & O, 1 hour 45 minutes drive to Le Moulin
  Portsmouth – Cherbourg by P & O or Brittany Ferries, 1 hour 45 minutes drive to Le Moulin (In summer P & O offer a fast Catamaran option)
  Newhaven – Dieppe by Sealink, 2 hours 30 minutes drive to Le Moulin
• Euro Tunnel - Folkstone – Calais, 3½ hours drive to Le Moulin
• Fly - Stansted – Dinard by Ryanair, 1 hour 45 minutes drive to Le Moulin
• Train - Paris - less than 2 hours

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