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Detached Lakeside Stone Cottage Set In Rural Countryside

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Miscellaneous
Exterior
1 bedroom, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets
Interior
TV, DVD player, books

Reviews

9.6 out of 10

Exceptional

Entire home

1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 2

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Barbecue grill
  • Outdoor space
  • Kitchen
  • Free WiFi

About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

Detached Lakeside Stone Cottage Set In Rural Countryside

La Blanchardiere is situated just outside the village of La Doree. A pretty cottage next to your very own private lake, set in two acres of land, with lovely country side views to enjoy, wander around soaking up the peace and tranquility, and maybe try a bit of fishing. Relax in your own garden area and maybe eat out side and enjoy a drink while enjoying the loveliness of a beautiful sun set. Along with a warm welcome you will also recieve a welcome pack of goodies to see you through your first evening, including a bottle of wine, cheese, baguette, tea & coffee & sugar, on stays of 7 days or more. Nearest town is Fougerolles-du-Plessis, 3km away, with bars, restaurant, post office, banks & supermarket. St Hilaire du Harcouet, 19km away, has a lively wednesday morning market, one of the best in the area, numerous bar's & cafe's, shopping, infact everything you would expect from a large market town.

Property manager

Sue Cowan

Languages

English, French

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in the cottage: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Car required
  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Hob
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Toaster

Bedrooms

  • Bedroom
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 1 bathroom
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Hair dryer
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Living room
  • Wood stove

Entertainment

  • Books
  • DVD player
  • TV with cable/satellite channels

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture

Comfort

  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Designated smoking areas

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board
  • Phone

Location highlights

  • In a rural location
  • On a lake

Things to do

  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Cycling nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Horseback riding nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • Fire extinguisher

General

  • Garden
  • Property does not allow children

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Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 2:00 PM
Minimum check-in age - 21

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Pets

Pets not allowed
Note from host: WE HAVE A STRICT NO PETS POLICY.

Children and extra beds

This property does not allow children

Important information

You need to know

This property is managed by a private host (a party not acting within their trade, business or profession). EU consumer law, including the right of withdrawal, will not apply to your booking. The cancellation policy set by the private host will cover your booking.
Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation

We should mention

Cash transactions at this property cannot exceed GBP 1000, due to national regulations; for further details, please contact the property using the information in the booking confirmation
A car is required for transport to and from this property

Property is also known as

Detached Lakeside Stone Cottage Set In Rural Countryside Cottage

About the area

Map
La Dorée, Pays De La Loire

What's nearby

  • Sanctuary of Our Lady of Pontmain - 11 min drive - 8.6 km
  • Savigny Abbey - 12 min drive - 9.5 km
  • Château de Fougères - 29 min drive - 25.6 km
  • Château de La Motte-Husson - 50 min drive - 50.7 km
  • Mont-Saint-Michel Abbey - 67 min drive - 59.2 km

Restaurants

  • ‪Auberge la Camillane - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Repos Loisirs Vacances - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Le Bacchus - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Coutard Lydie - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Pannetier Julien - ‬9 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Detached Lakeside Stone Cottage Set In Rural Countryside pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Detached Lakeside Stone Cottage Set In Rural Countryside?

Check-in begins at 2:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Detached Lakeside Stone Cottage Set In Rural Countryside?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Detached Lakeside Stone Cottage Set In Rural Countryside located?

Situated on a lake, this cottage is 5.3 mi (8.6 km) from Sanctuary of Our Lady of Pontmain and within 12 miles (20 km) of Savigny Abbey and Saint Patrice Church. Recreation Park Colmont and Normandie-Maine Regional Natural Park are also within 12 miles (20 km).

Detached Lakeside Stone Cottage Set In Rural Countryside Reviews

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 35 out of 41 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 3 out of 41 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 41 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 2 out of 41 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 41 reviews" "

8.0/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

8/10 Good

Ray H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Peaceful and quiet
Property is next to the pool and after days out of markets scenic drives and eating it was nice to return to the peace and quiet and a comfy bed
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2024

4/10 Poor

David K.

Disliked: Cleanliness
Disappointing
Nice host but property very old and tired and dirty as we needed to hoover everywhere and clean the shower. Walls covered in cobwebs which was a real shame as o lovely location. We left after two days and moved elsewhere which cost us an additional £500. Plus the stairs to the bedroom were too steep and dangerous and this should be mentioned in the advertisement and a large frog lived under the settee that appeared in the last day to say goodbye.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

David W.

Liked: Cleanliness
Fantastic time
Lovely place and fantastic location, Craig and Sue were great. Plenty of knowledge to give where the petrol stations were, supermarkets and places of interest. We loved our honeymoon here and would definitely return in the future. Thank you both for a great relaxing time.
Stayed 9 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness
Peaceful location
Enjoyed a relaxing, peaceful week, went out in the mornings visiting the nearby towns and villages, then home to sit by the lake listening to the birdsong. Enjoyed the fishing and the ducks which kept us company ! Overall a fantastic week, very lucky with the weather, we hope to return in the near future. Thank you Craig and Sue for being so helpful and welcoming.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Robert P.

Liked: Cleanliness
Relaxing break
Beautiful spot, Sue and Craig are lovely hosts and very helpful. Ducks and cats stole the show. Worth returning to for another stay, could have sat by the lake all day.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

jan s.

Liked: Cleanliness
An oasis
We had an amazing time here. The owners were brilliant. Craig was so helpful in finding us a place to get our PCR tests done for coming back to the UK. It'd a lovely spot and so peaceful by the lake with just the ducks for company.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2021

10/10 Excellent

Michael E.

Liked: Cleanliness
Absolute heaven
Even though some of the weather wasn't ideal the stay at Sue and Craig's cottage was joyful. Normally takes us a couple of days to de-stress on holidays. Not here. A couple of hours. The aspect of the lake has an unbelievably good effect on you. The cottage is even better than the photos on the website. Large amounts of space and great comfort. Some of the sunsets are brilliant. The wild life is incredible and the ducks great fun. The test result here is we only went out in the evening 3 times in a fortnight. It was so enjoyable to sit with a glass of wine and watch the sun go down over a BBQ. We would both thoroughly recommend a stay here.
Stayed 14 nights in Aug 2020

10/10 Excellent

Jon F.

Liked: Cleanliness
A peaceful retreat.
Met by lovely hosts who were helpful friendly and non intrusive. Well equipped home, peaceful setting 5m from river. 3 min drive to supermarket and restaurant. Good base to explore a beautiful part of France. Would recommend without doubt.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2019

10/10 Excellent

IAN G.

Liked: Cleanliness
An idyllic break
A lovely little cottage in a perfect spot. We loved our stay, it was a lovely peaceful place where we could just unwind and enjoy our break. The lake was a real bonus and the ducks brought smiles to our faces each day. Our hosts, Sue and Craig, are lovely people and nothing was too much trouble. Our only regret is that we didn't book for two weeks.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2019

10/10 Excellent

Marion K.

A lovely gite in a beautiful location
Craig and Sue were the perfect hosts. They were helpful when needed without being too attentive. The gite was clean, comfortable and well equipped. The lake was occupied by a family of ducks who very quickly became our 'welcome home brigade'. We found plenty of places to visit during our three-week stay, and the 'plat de jour' at the Lion d'Or restaurant was a regular highlight. I would recommend this gite to anyone wanting a quiet, relaxing holiday in a beautiful setting.
Stayed 23 nights in Sep 2018

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Picturesque peaceful getaway
Lovely comfortable cottage run by really nice people with a great little restaurant only 3 kms away and wonderful Fugeres 24 kms drive. Freindly hosts, ducks and Bob the cat. Highly recommended
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2018

10/10 Excellent

Bill R.

Tranquil, Peaceful and Relaxing
An excellent place to enjoy the French countryside. Sue and Craig are great hosts. The cottage is well equipped and very homely. An excellent environment for relaxing, fishing, duck watching , reading or just sitting.
Stayed 14 nights in Jul 2017

10/10 Excellent

Dumez N., Lille

Gite très paisible à la campagne
Semaine calme et reposante . Jardin très agréable au bord de l eau .Merci à Graig et Sue pour leur accueil ,leur discrétion et leur gentillesse !
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022

6/10 Okay

Maria B.

Disliked: Cleanliness
Nice people
Susan and Craig were very nice to visit
Stayed 14 nights in Apr 2022

10/10 Excellent

Isabelle F.

Liked: Cleanliness
Duck city
Je recommande cette location pour passer un agréable séjour dans une très jolie région.
Stayed 20 nights in Jul 2021

8/10 Good

Christina G.

Idyllisches Häuschen
Sehr nettes kleines Häuschen mit tollem Flair. Kleiner Teich mit Enten.. Sehr erholsam. Wunderschöne Aussicht.

10/10 Excellent

christian s.

sejour tres agreable et tres reposant
superbe location avec des propriétaires super gentils magnifique region et endroit a visiter merci encore graig et sue a refaire christian et christine
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2018

10/10 Excellent

Michel R.

Une semaine de vrai repos dans une région qui gagne à être connue. Suzan et craig sont des hotes ch
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Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2018

10/10 Excellent

Christian M.

Quelle jolie surprise !!!
Un endroit au milieu des champs, où l on se repose, marche, pêche avec bonheur... Accueil très sympathique, Sue et Craig sont adorables, et prennent soin du bien être de leurs visiteurs !!! Cottage rustique, le poêle à bois est un bonheur... Pour recharger les batteries,ou passer en mode aventure pour quelques jours, parfait !!! Mention spéciale aux chats, canards et à Cassie la chienne très joueuse !!