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L’HIRONDELLE - Luxury Barn renovation on the Normandy/Loire border for couples

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Exterior
Property grounds
1 bedroom, iron/ironing board, travel cot, free WiFi
Dining
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
Reviews
10

Exceptional

Entire home

1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 2646 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • Breakfast available
    Breakfast availableBreakfast available
  • Barbecue grill
    Barbecue grillBarbecue grill
  • Kitchen
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  • Fireplace
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  • Pet-friendly
    Pet-friendlyPet-friendly
  • Outdoor space
    Outdoor spaceOutdoor space

Check-in time

3:00 PM

Check-out time

11:00 AM

Explore the area

Map
St.Aubin Fosse Louvain
  • Popular LocationRecreation Park Colmont7 min drive
  • Popular LocationSanctuary of Our Lady of Pontmain26 min drive
  • Popular LocationChâteau de La Motte-Husson41 min drive

About this property

Entire place

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

L’HIRONDELLE - Luxury Barn renovation on the Normandy/Loire border for couples

Our Barn was fully renovated in 2020/21 offering 2x 60m2 Gites each on two levels. L’HIRONDELLE and LA HUPPE. We have created modern accommodation but kept the character of the barn with its original oak beams and stone. Located on the Normandy/Loire border in a rural location offering couples a quiet escape to the countryside. Self catered, but your choice of our breakfast option should you wish to have.
Centrally based for guests to visit the many medieval towns, markets, walks and attractions within the region. We are here to assist you and can recommend the many places to visit, restaurants and activities you can enjoy in the area. Our Gîte manual and tourist information pack giving you many details.
The Ground floor of each gîte is open plan with comfortable sofa arm chairs in front of the wood burner and 43" TV (French and UK TV) Dining table (seats 4) and a fully fitted kitchen with all the sauce pans, cutlery etc. you may need. Also supplied are a dish washer, fridge/mini freezer, gas hob and an electric cooker. Kitchen area also has a Dolce Gusto coffee machine, kettle, toaster, iron and ironing board. Microwave available on request. On arrival you will receive our welcome box of a bottle of wine, water, crisps, chocolates, coffee capsules and fruit.
Upstairs the bedroom has under floor heating with a bathroom en-suite with an Italian shower. The bedroom has a vaulted ceiling with the original oak beams. A Super King size bed which can be split should guests prefer twin beds. (summer or winter tog duvets) For your added luxury you will have large bath sheets, hand towels and bath robes for your use. All our linen is 100% cotton.
Both gîtes are fully modernised but keeping the original character and features of the 150 year old barn. Free WiFi is available and USB charge points are positioned in the kitchen and on each side of the bed.
Outside, guests have a terrace area to have breakfast or to enjoy the sunshine with a drink. The garden area is also available with a sun deck with garden furniture under an oak tree and a barbecue and a fire pit should guests wish to use. In winter a basket of logs for the wood burner is supplied for your first 2 nights. Further basket of logs are available at minimal cost.
Guests have full use of their gite, the patio terrace and the guests garden area.
We are dog friendly, but ask guests to be responsible and their dogs should be on a lead especially if near any farm livestock grazing in the fields.
We are new to VRBO for 2023.
Our AirBnB rating has 95x 100% 5* and 50x reviews with 9.6 score with Booking. com
License number
SIRET no. 891 639 643 R.C.S Laval

Property manager

David and Helen Wootton

Languages

English, French

Property amenities

Beach

  • Beach loungers

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Electric kettle
  • Hob
  • Ice maker
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Paper towels
  • Refrigerator

Dining

  • Breakfast available for a fee
  • Chef service
  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • Bedroom
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 1 bathroom
  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Shower only
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Fireplace
  • Living room
  • Wood stove

Entertainment

  • Books
  • Smart TV

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Patio

Laundry

  • Laundromat nearby

Comfort

  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly
  • Up to 25 kg per pet

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Designated smoking areas

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • In a rural location
  • Near a hospital

Things to do

  • Bicycles on site
  • Golf on site
  • Kayak on site
  • Tennis
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Cycling nearby
  • Ecotours nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Horseback riding nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Wildlife walks 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)
  • First aid kit
  • Fire extinguisher
  • Deadbolt lock

General

  • 1 unit
  • Bicycles
  • Garden
  • Unit size: 646 square feet

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Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM
Minimum check-in age - 20

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 are allowed
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
2 total (up to 25 kg per pet)

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Note from host: We have a cot for children under 4 (free)

Important information

You need to know

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession.
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, a first aid kit and a deadlock
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 EUR 1000, due to national regulations; for further details, please contact the property using the information in the booking confirmation

About the area

Saint-Aubin-Fosse-Louvain

Located in Saint-Aubin-Fosse-Louvain, this holiday home is in a rural area. Devil's Table and Pear Cider Museum are local landmarks, and some of the area's activities can be experienced at Recreation Park Colmont and Domaine du Coquerel. La Pellerine Garden and Ferme du cheval de trait are also worth visiting. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.

What's nearby

  • Recreation Park Colmont - 7 min drive
  • Sanctuary of Our Lady of Pontmain - 26 min drive
  • Lassay les Chateaux - 28 min drive
  • Château de Fougères - 39 min drive
  • Château de La Motte-Husson - 41 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Le Briccius - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Pizza la Flambée - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Le Café Gourmand - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Crêperie du Menhir - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Gite de Bellevue - ‬16 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is L’HIRONDELLE - Luxury Barn renovation on the Normandy/Loire border for couples pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows pets (limit 2 total) with a maximum weight of up to 25 kg per pet.

What time is check-in at L’HIRONDELLE - Luxury Barn renovation on the Normandy/Loire border for couples ?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at L’HIRONDELLE - Luxury Barn renovation on the Normandy/Loire border for couples ?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is L’HIRONDELLE - Luxury Barn renovation on the Normandy/Loire border for couples located?

Situated in a rural location, this holiday home is 0.1 mi (0.1 km) from Normandie-Maine Regional Natural Park and within 6 miles (10 km) of Recreation Park Colmont and Devil's Table. Saint Patrice Church and Pear Cider Museum are also within 12 miles (20 km).

Reviews

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Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Peter K.

Liked: Cleanliness
France 2023
Beautiful property, well and tastefully presented. Fully equipped. Excellent hosts, welcoming and helpful. Good location, quiet and private and an interesting area to explore. Good value.
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Paula P., Wiltshire, England

Liked: Cleanliness
Lovely Gem
What a fabulous place. Really quiet and peaceful. Everything you need in a very tidy comfortable gite. Perfect hosts and two lovely cats! We will return.
Stayed 8 nights in Jun 2023