Open all year - 5 night Spring / Autumn break £99 - 10% off for 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. 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.
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 / video // DVD and a radio / CD player. There is also a WIFI connection available. Heating is provided by two wall mounted electric thermostatically controlled radiators. During the Low Season we 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 / hot water bottles 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.. Private garden with picnic table at the front and an enclosed decked patio with built in BBQ, and garden furniture at the back. There is also a visitors Plunge Pool at the back of the cottage, and 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 graveled off - road car park to the side. We are set in a quiet rural area of Mayenne close to the Normandy / Pays de Loire border, Mayenne town is just 20 minutes away. Arrival day is normally Saturday, but alternative days may be possible. A home cooked 3 course dinner can be provided on first day on request, or we can provide a Sunday lunch (English Style roast). 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
Location Type
Accessibility
Housekeeping & Services
- Iron and Ironing Board
- Bed Linen Included
- Towels Included
- Pets Allowed
- Cot
- High Chair
- Fuel and Power Payable
Catering Services Available
- Lunch available (payable locally)
- Evening meal available (payable locally)
Bedrooms
- 1 Double Bedroom
- 1 Twin Bedroom
Ground Floor Facilities
- Ground Floor Toilet
- Ground Floor Shower
Pool
Kitchen
- Microwave
- Fridge
- Toaster
- Oven
- Hob
- Coffee Machine
Internet Access
Entertainment
- TV - Satellite or Cable
- CD Player
- DVD Player
- Books
- Games
Leisure Equipment
- Patio Furniture
- Barbeque
- Tennis Racquets
- Beach Towels
Garden/Terrace/Play area
- Private garden
- Terrace / patio
- Outdoor games area
Parking available
Activities within 20min drive of the property
- Fishing
- Tennis
- Golf
- Horse Riding
- Walking
- Cycling
- Pub/Bar within 1 mile
Local Water Sports
- Swimming (indoor pool)
- Kayaking