Farmhouse in Orne, France

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17th Century Cottage

Terrace area behind the cottage

Home description

La Richardière is a tranquil hamlet a stroll away from the sleepy Normandy village of St Siméon. The bocage is very rural being mainly devoted to the orchards and Normandy cows, which locally produce the cider, calvados and Camembert cheese for which the area is renowned.

The beautiful mediaeval town of Domfront is only one of many places of historical interest with its donjon and ancient streets. Traditional pretty French  villages are also easy reach and well worth a visit. For days out consider Le Mont St Michel. Sandy beaches are only an hour away and St Malo half an hour more.

Accommodation detail

Lounge with wood burning stove

This lovely, well-equipped South facing cottage has the use of an enclosed garden, complete with barbecue, garden furniture and play equipment.

The cottage has the benefit of a wood burning stove and heating.

Comfortable accommodation includes:

• Lounge with TV, DVD, Video and CD player.
• Kitchen/Diner fully equipped with dish washer, washing machine, cooker, fridge and microwave. There is ample room to comfortably seat 5 for dinner. High chair available free on request.
• Downstairs toilet with wash hand basin.
• Upstairs bathroom with WC, bath with shower over and wash hand basin.
• 3 Bedrooms comfortably accommodating 1 double, 1 twin and 1 single.

Cot available free on request.

Bed linen and towels included in price.

Your hosts Alex and John breed alpacas, goats, sheep, donkeys and chickens - all of whom you will be very welcome to meet.

Alex and John make cheese from the goat's milk and this is for sale, as well as free-range eggs, depending on season.

You can be assured of a warm welcome at La Richardière and a relaxing holiday for a family or a couple in quiet rural surroundings.

About the location

As you will discover, there is plenty to see and do in the surrounding area. The property is ideally situated as a central base for touring.

The North and West coasts and Le Mans are easily accessible as a day trip. There is a train service from Laval which takes you directly into Disneyland Paris.

Visit the large market at St Hilaire du Harcouet for fresh farm produce and gifts.

A short drive will take you to the market towns of Gorron and Ambrières les Vallees where all of your provision needs can be met.

St Fraimbault is the premiere ville fleuri (village of flowers) of the region and is only 4 km away, a wonderful family day out with flowers and a beautiful huge park surrounding a boating lake.

Throughout the summer many of the villages have fetes and attractions demonstrating the rural French way of life in true joie de vie fashion.

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

Activities near by

Canoeing, Cycling, Fishing, Golf, Horse riding, Rock climbing, Sightseeing, Spa, Swimming, Walking

See Activities and attractions for more information on nearby activities and places of interest.

How to get here

Driving times from channel ports are approximately:

• Cherbourg or Le Havre 3 hours
• Caen 2 hours
• St. Malo 2 hours
• Calais, Boulogne and Chunnel 4½ hours.

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