£1800 - £2500
(€2109 - €2930)
Per property per week
Chateau, sleeps 12, 7 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms
Contact the owner
Contact the owner directly
Geoffrey High
(Advertising since January 2015)
Tel: +44 (0)7523 141371
If requested by the owner you can print out a booking form here
Website: visit owners website.
Please mention French Connections.
Country house on the edge of Normady village (1 / 20)
One of two ajoining sitting rooms (2 / 20)
Plenty of space to socialise with family and friends (3 / 20)
Help yourself to books while here, use Apple TV, Nintendo Wii (4 / 20)
Rustic French kitchen (5 / 20)
Fully equiped with dishwasher, microwave, toaster etc (6 / 20)
First floor can be divided into 2 separate areas, with bathroom in each (7 / 20)
First floor bedroom (8 / 20)
First floor bedroom (9 / 20)
First floor bedroom (10 / 20)
First floor bedroom (11 / 20)
Our garden (12 / 20)
Garden in bloom (13 / 20)
Garden in bloom (14 / 20)
Countryside directly accessible from garden (15 / 20)
Driveway (16 / 20)
Deer come onto our land to graze and drink (17 / 20)
One of the larger water voles who live with us (18 / 20)
17 acres of private land surround this beautiful Normandy home (19 / 20)
Swimming Pool (20 / 20)
This large country house with a heated pool, set within vast grounds on the edge of a traditional Normandy village is easily close enough to the shops and bars to walk but totally secluded and surrounded by nature.
With 7 bedrooms and 3 bathrooms (plus 2 additional WC), there's plenty of space for extended families or groups of friends to enjoy a break to remember.
The garden & grounds
The garden and grounds stretch for 17 acres, with two small lakes, two paddocks and a small beech wood as well as direct access to St Sever forest. The small lakes are not currently stocked with trout but are full of varieties of fish partial to sweet corn and remarkably easy to catch.
The 10 x 4m heated swimming pool, contained within secure fencing and a locked gate for safety, provides an ideal location for adults to take in the sun and relax as well as for children to work off their excess energy. The nearest neighbours are cows in a farmer's fields so children are free to make as much noise as they like (or you can bear!)
You are welcome to make use of the sun loungers around the pool or relocate them - under one of the many shady trees or in direct sunlight. Help yourself to a book or magazine, there are lots to choose from.
Throughout the summer, although there is a formal dining room, it's impossible not to eat outdoors around the garden table. The night sky is exceptionally clear and excellent for star-gazing.
In terms of wildlife, in the grounds you are likely to see or hear many types of birds including heron & owls, coypus which are a bit like water vole/otters, deer which graze in the meadows by the wood or come down to streams near the small lakes to drink. You are not likely to see any wild boar because they stay well clear of humans. There is a very friendly white cat which visits regularly.
There is parking for 5 or 6 cars on the carriage drive.
Open log fireplaces are situated in the lounge area and kitchen. The one in the kitchen may be used for cooking.
The house itself
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 TV DVD as well as Sky giving all five UK main channels etc. There French windows open onto the lawns and gardens
- Dining room will accommodate 8 to 10 people 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 hob, extractor fans, electric 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 where you can 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 iron and ironing board.
- Separate toilet with a washbasin
- Oak stair way leading to:
First Floor
Large landing with direct access to all bedroom and bathrooms, which have traditional French furniture and tiled flooring.
- 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
Second Floor
Has a large landing with ample storage for luggage and clothing with direct access to all bedrooms and bathrooms. All flooring is tiled.
- 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 Small double with cupboards, side table and chair.
- Bathroom 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.
The St Sever forest, which is accessible directly from the garden, has marked nature trails and a large lake to explore on foot or by bicycle.
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
The village of St Sever has a good variety of local shops including a pharmacy and garage as well as all the essential food and delicacies for which the region is famous.
The Saturday morning market is small and friendly. There are two bars, a restaurant and a pizzeria along the High Street, all within walking distance of the house.
There are riding stables nearby which offer full equestrian facilities for the keen horsemen/women.
There are two brocantes, one in the village and the other just outside and local vide-grenier throughout the summer in neighbouring villages. These are not to be missed.
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.
Vire and Villedieu-Les-Poeles are both lovely historic towns approx 10-15 minutes drive away.
Villedieu -Les-Poeles is a really pretty place, great for a stroll about and lunch or dinner. The weekly market dates from a charter in the 12th century and is one of the best in the area.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. It is famous for its copper and brassware and its bell foundry.
Local amenities
Nearest bakery: St Sever Calvados
Nearest supermarket: Carrefour St Sever Calvados, 8 Minute Walk
Nearest market: Villedieu And Small One In St Sever On Saturdays
Nearest pharmacy: St Sever Calvados
Nearest bar: St Sever Calvados
Tourist information: St Sever Calvados
St Sever Calvados on the map
Property 3980 –
Nearby place of interest
How to get to La Braiserie
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Airports - Caen – 1 Hour, Rennes 1.5 hours, Paris 3 hours all with car hire available
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Roads/Ports - Channel port of Caen 1 hour and both Le Havre and Cherbourg 1.5 hours. 4 hours to the Channel tunnel at Calais.
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Train - Vire (Paris/Granville line) with direct train to Paris taking approximately 2.5 hours.
Access options
Car Essential
Nearest airport
The nearest serviceable airport is Dinard [DNR]
Stayed here? Add your review >
Linda, Geoffrey, just a few words first to wish you all the best for this new year. And also to let you know that we had a great time in your house which is full of good energy. We already think of coming back next year. Thank you very much.
Guest rating:
Now back home and back to reality after a wonderful holiday. The house was brilliant and all three families thoroughly enjoyed their stay. The children particularly liked the games room and the pool, and we all felt that the house was extremely comfortable and very well-equipped. Once again thank you for making sure that everything went like clockwork.
Guest rating:
Linda, First of all let me tell you how much our extended family enjoyed our brief holiday in La Braiserie. It was perfect for our needs and we very much liked Saint Sever and its surroundings. The proximity to the village with its excellent boulangeries and charcuteries was so convenient. The weather was very disappointing being cold and with strong winds but nevertheless, we made the best of things and a good time was had by all. Please extend our thanks to Marina for all her help and good advice.
Unfortunately, we did not see her on the day we left but I would be grateful if you were to pass on to her our best wishes and thanks for her cooperation. You are fortunate in having her services. Thank you in advance for so promptly returning the security deposit.
Guest rating:
| Property type | Chateau (Self-catering) |
| Bathrooms | 3 |
| Bedrooms |
1 single bedroom(s) 5 double bedroom(s) 1 twin bedroom(s) 3 cot(s) |
| Occupancy | 12 |
| Suitability | Suitable for children, Unsuitable for wheelchair access, Non-smoking |
| Linen | Linen is included |
| Kitchen facilities | Dishwasher, Freezer, Fridge, Cooker, Ironing facilities, Microwave, Tumble dryer, Washing machine, Gas hob, Electric hob, Electric oven, Fridge-Freezer |
| Internal facilities | DVD player, English satellite TV, Exclusive rental, Internet access (broadband), Owner not on site, Telephone, TV, VCR, Wood burning fire or stove, Central heating (oil), Radio, Hairdryer, Board Games, Games console, Wi-Fi Broadband Internet, Internet Access, Piano |
| External facilities | Fishing lake, Garden, Scenic views, Swimming pool (exclusive use), Barbecue, Heated Pool |
| Activities nearby | Billiards, Bird Watching, Boating, Canoeing, Canyoning, Cycling, Fishing, Golf, Horse riding, Museums, Photography, Rambling, Riverside activities, Sailing, Shopping, Sightseeing, Swimming, Table tennis, Theme parks, Tree adventure park, Walking, Water sports, Wind Surfing |
Changeover day: Saturday
Last updated on: 21st August 2019
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| Accommodation rental period | Price |
|---|---|
| 07 September 2019 – 20 December 2019 |
£1800 Per property per week
(€2109 / $2333) |
| 21 December 2019 – 04 January 2020 |
£2200 Per property per week
(€2578 / $2852) |
| 05 January 2020 – 24 April 2020 |
£2000 Per property per week
(€2344 / $2593) |
| 25 April 2020 – 26 June 2020 |
£2200 Per property per week
(€2578 / $2852) |
| 27 June 2020 – 05 September 2020 |
£2500 Per property per week
(€2930 / $3241) |
Additional price notes
- All prices are per week.
- Long weekends or part weeks may be available by request.
- A returnable security deposit of £500 is payable with your balance.