Ivy Cottage - Mayenne - Sleeps 5

Open June to September - 10% off 2 wks July/Aug

Ivy cottage (part of a 17th century longhouse) has retained the original stone fireplace and beamed ceilings and the open plan living areas are well equipped throughout . It is situated in a quiet rural area on the outskirts of a small village (2 kms ) that has a baker, and a Bar / Restaurant, children's play area and riverside nature trail. The town of Gorron just 4 km. away has a tourist office, 3 supermarkets ,several restaurants and banks with cash points.They also have Tennis courts, an indoor swimming pool, and the Colmont leisure park with many activities including swing-golf, and a tree-top walk. There is fishing in the river Colmont ,and the Mayenne river plus various nearby lakes (licenses available at the Marie / Tourist office and the Sports Bar in Gorron.) The weekly market is held on Wednesday morning. Horse riding and pony treking centre in the nearby village of St.Denis-de-Gastines (7km)
On the ground floor of the cottage is a well equipped kitchen with full size 4 burner gas cooker, full size fridge and microwave. The Lounge / Diner has a large table & 4 chairs,2 comfortable sofas (2 seater & 3 seater). English SAT TV and DVD. There is also a Broadband connection available. Heating is provided by two wall mounted electric thermostatically controlled radiators. We can also provide a mobile gas heater for extra heating if required. We have 2 separate bedrooms, one double, one twin, all bedding provided as well as electric blankets during the colder months. (cot and baby equipment also available), upstairs WC and hand basin, downstairs shower room, WC and basin with electric wall heater and washing machine. Private garden with picnic table at the front (WIFI connection available) and an enclosed decked patio with built in BBQ, and garden furniture at the back. There is also a visitors private secluded garden area with table and chairs and a Pool (New 2011) at the back of the cottage, and a 1 acre field for games.. We also have 2 x adult and 2 x 8-12 year old“s bikes at your disposal. There is a large gravelled off - road car park to the side. We are set in a quiet rural area of Mayenne close to the Normandy / Brittany border, Mayenne town is just 20 minutes away, where you can hire a small boat to cruise the river, or take a trip on the large boat. Both can be found on the quayside by the tourist office. Arrival day is normally Saturday, but alternative days may be possible outside the high season. A home cooked 3 course dinner can be provided on first day on request, or we can provide a Sunday lunch (English Style roast). Vegetarian option also available. For details see the brochure

Phone Kathy for a brochure which contains full details of the property, terms and conditions, and a booking form. on (0033) 96 14 92 307

Ivy Cottage Property Features

• Rural

• Car Required

• Iron and Ironing Board
• Bed Linen Included
• Towels Included
• Pets Allowed
• Cot
• High Chair
• Fuel and Power Payable

• Evening meal available (payable locally)

• 1 Double Bedroom
• 1 Twin Bedroom

• Ground Floor Toilet
• Ground Floor Shower

• Outdoor Pool
• Private Pool

• Washing Machine
• Microwave
• Fridge
• Toaster
• Oven
• Hob
• Coffee Machine

• Broadband
• Wireless Broadband

• TV - Satellite or Cable
• DVD Player
• Books
• Games
• Radio

• Patio Furniture
• Barbecue
• Tennis Racquets
• Beach Towels

• Private garden
• Terrace / patio
• Outdoor games area

• Off road parking

• Fishing
• Theatre
• Tennis
• Golf
• Horse Riding
• Walking
• Cycling
• Pub/Bar within 1 mile

• Swimming (indoor pool)
• Kayaking