£455 - £495
(€531 - €578)
Per property per week
Watermill, sleeps 4, 2 bedrooms, 1 bathrooms
Contact the owner
Contact the owner directly
Nicola Tasker
(Advertising since August 2005)
Tel: + 33 (0)2 31 69 15 72
Tel 2: + 33 (0)6 14 74 36 39
If requested by the owner you can print out a booking form here
Please mention French Connections.
18th Century Watermill in the Druance Valley . Exclusive rental .
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.
The ground floor has been converted into comfortable self catering guest accommodation for a holiday let for 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 simple & fully equipped 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.
- Free WIFI, English TV, books & magazines, tourist information guides & maps
- Lockable garage with tools & compressor for Motorcycles
- Plenty of room in the drive for parking Military vehicles especially this year 2024 80th anniversary D Day
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 !
Garden area with table, BBQ and chairs ,access to all meadow land around the property, woodland walks and rambling routes. Well stocked tourist information guides and many leaflets to help plan visits to activities and interests in the surrounding areas.
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 or the Normandy landing beaches. Information books, maps and leaflets are kept in the apartment to aid you in planning your visits in the local area and beyond.
Woodland rambling routes of varying duration, just step out of the door. Fishing in local rivers, cycling, mountain biking, golf at one of the most beautiful 18 hole natural courses with 6km of fairways at Clecy, canoeing or kayaking from Clecy, Thury Harcourt or Pont d Ouilly, Acquatic swimming centers at Conde sur Noireau or Thury Harcourt, horse riding at Pont d' Ouilly, Para gliding near Thury Harcourt, Chateau at Pontecoulant 5 minutes walk. Good local "foodie" market every Thursday at Conde sur Noireau local market town 8 mins drive.
The local village of Pontecoulant is a 3 minute drive , the Chateau, a 5 minute walk is open during the holiday season.
Great little Boulangerie at St Pierre le Vielle again a 4 min drive up the hill , worth it though, fab pure butter croissants.
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 Supermarkets, small shops, Boulangeries, Café Bar Tabac etc.
Mont Cerisy Belle Etoile has a ruined Chateau, with a newly restored tower to climb able to see 3 counties from the top! Bombed in the Second World War left in preserved ruins to wander around in its grounds of beautiful rhododendron walks and great assault course for children and adults too if you are feeling sporty.
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 to visit the heritage Abbey site.Also Alligator bay housing 800 reptiles 5 min drive from the mount
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 a look at the Mulberry harbours.
Take time to visit the other memorable battle sites, of which Point d’Hoc is especially worth visiting, along with the emotive war graves.
Museums,battle sites & tours all worth a visit from Omaha beach to the Falaise gap, Utah beach to Pegasus bridge
Falaise, the birthplace of William the Conqueror with its castle, church, shops, bars and restaurants is at 25-minute drive.
Caen is at 50-minute drive William the Conquerer's other des res at the castle along with shops ect
Champrepus great Zoo & wildlife park , no bars or cages in site here, well worth a visit, great little restaurant too.
The Beach good clean beaches around the Landing areas all along the Caen coast , Cherbourg peninsular or west across to the fishing port at Granville
Walks: Written by Sarah & Angus Sept 2021
We stayed in late October-early November as Autumn really began to show its colors, and the many fungi can be seen, along with sweet chestnuts.
From the Gite you can basically head in any direction depending upon how far you want to walk. Once you get used to the signage used for denoting footpaths it’s pretty straightforward.
Horizontal purple and yellow stripes – which can be on a wall, tree, signpost, gate mean straight on. An ‘X’ using these 2 colors means you’re not on a footpath, and an inverted ‘L’ with the same colors suggests you take a turning.
Walk 1:
Turn left out of the gate and follow the track uphill to the top where it joins a footpath, and then a metaled road to a ‘T’ junction where you can turn left or right. We went left and followed the signs all the way to the junction where it gets a bit complicated.
Walk 2:
Turn left out of the gate and having immediately crossed the ‘mill-race’ (about 30m) keep on the flat with the mill race on your right. It climbs slightly and after around 800m descends to ‘T’ junction where you can turn left and carry on uphill to the top and bear right. Follow this track through the woods to the quiet road, turn right facing any oncoming traffic and carry on along the road until you can turn right into the road taking you back along the valley floor towards the Gite.
Walks 3 & 4:
Follow the track from the Gite to the road and turn left. Walk for about 500m until you come to a disused quarry on your right and immediately past this, before the river bridge, on the right hand side is a track going uphill into the woods.
- Here you have several options:
Option 1 (longish walk 8-10km): after about 100m turn right and follow the track up a steeper incline and at the top turn right and follow the footpath signs which take you along a gently undulating path until you reach the back of the outbuildings opposite the Chateau. Take an acute left turn and uphill until you join a metaled lane. Follow this to a crossroads and turn left (there’s an equestrian center and sign). - Option 2 (longish walk 8-10km):
Carry straight on uphill and down the other side to the road, turn right and after 600m turn left onto signposted track and follow this - Other options: Wande<
Local amenities
Nearest bakery: St Germain Du Crioult, Conde Sur Noireau Or Vassy
Nearest supermarket: Conde Sur Noireau 6 Kms
Nearest market: Conde Sur Noireau 6kms Every Thursday
Nearest pharmacy: Conde Sur Noireau 6kms There Are 3 In The Town
Nearest bar: Conde Sur Noireau 6kms 6 In The Town
Tourist information: Conde Sur Noireau 6kms
La Chapelle Engerbold on the map
Property 102854 – Nearby place of interest
How to get to The Watermill
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.
Full directions will be issued upon application.
Access options
Car Essential
Nearest airport
The nearest serviceable airport is Rennes [RNS]
Property type | Watermill (Self-catering) |
Bathrooms | 1 |
Bedrooms |
1 double bedroom(s) 1 twin bedroom(s) |
Occupancy | 4 |
Suitability | Unsuitable for wheelchair access, Non-smoking, Pets welcomed, Couples only, Adults only, Touring motorcyclists welcome |
Linen | BIKERS WILL AUTOMATICALLY BE SUPPLIED WITH LINEN & TOWELS Towels, duvets & pillows already provided If you wish to bring your own then please do ( small overall fee of 15 € for hire otherwise) |
Kitchen facilities | Fridge, Cooker, Microwave, Washing machine, Gas hob, Gas oven |
Internal facilities | English satellite TV, Exclusive rental, Internet access (broadband), Owner on site, TV, Wood burning fire or stove, Radio, Electric heaters, Hairdryer, Board Games, Wi-Fi Broadband Internet, Tea/Coffee making facilities |
External facilities | Garden, Scenic views, Barbecue, Courtyard |
Activities nearby | Walking, Swimming, Sightseeing, Shopping, Rambling, Paragliding, Mountain biking, Kayaking, Hiking, Golf, Fishing, Cycling, Canoeing |
Changeover day: Saturday
Last updated on: 15th February 2024
Available | Booked/Unavailable |
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Accommodation rental period | Price |
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20 April 2024 – 25 May 2024 |
£455 Per property per week
(€531 / $566) |
26 May 2024 – 21 September 2024 |
£495 Per property per week
(€578 / $616) |
22 September 2024 – 02 November 2024 |
£455 Per property per week
(€531 / $566) |
19 April 2025 – 31 May 2025 |
£455 Per property per week
(€531 / $566) |
Additional price notes
- BIKERS ..if you provide me with a list I will get your first lot of supplies in , shopping receipt provided and can be settled up on arrival
- All prices advertised are per week from Saturday to Saturday arriving at 4 p.m. departing at 10 a.m.
- Payment in Sterling or Euros.
- Long-term winter lets are not available.
- Short term lets in low season for touring bikers are available please ask for a price
- Welcome breakfast pack included in price of bread, butter, jam, milk, tea , coffee, sugar, bottle of cider & pack of biscuits.
- Laundry liquid , loo rolls & bin bags are included .
- Electricity included