At this cottage, you'll be 6.6 km (4.1 mi) from Lac de Rabodanges and 14.7 km (9.1 mi) from Normandie-Maine Regional Natural Park. .Accommodation features a washing machine, free WiFi and 2 bathrooms. In-room dining is easy with a kitchen that comes equipped with a fridge, a microwave and a dishwasher. A patio, a TV and a coffee/tea maker are also available.
Bagnoles de l'Orne Casino - 34 min drive - 31.9 km
Lande Viaduct - 36 min drive - 33.8 km
Getting around
Briouze Station - 15 min drive
Caen (CFR-Carpiquet) - 61 min drive
Restaurants
Restaurant la Roche d'Oetre - 17 min drive
Le K-Rabo - 8 min drive
Le Caillou - 16 min drive
Hôtel Sophie - 9 min drive
La Rotonde - 5 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.
Charming rural house with garden, near hiking trails and lake in Normandy
Detached house. On the ground floor: living room with lounge (stove), fully equipped kitchen, laundry room with toilet. Upstairs: bedroom (double electric bed 160 x 200 cm), bedroom (double bed 180 x 200 cm separable), shower room, separate toilet. Second floor: landing bedroom (4 single beds 90 x 200 cm) with private shower room and toilet. Electric and wood heating included. 3,000 m² unfenced garden with garden furniture and barbecue. Barn available for bicycles. Le Mêni, which means "rural estate" in Norman dialect, is the name given by Marie-Françoise to this country house built directly on the granite rock surrounded by pastures. Perfectly insulated and welcoming, she has added a personalized decorative touch to the cottage: lampshades made with embroidered family fabrics, a replica of the homemade dragonfly light fixtures, and even a checkerboard painted directly on the games table! Near the family farm with a beef cattle ranch, you'll enjoy an all-inclusive stay in the countryside, surrounded by fruit trees for those with a sweet tooth (plum, mirabelle plum, apricot, cherry, apple, pear, etc.). Don't miss the water sports at Lake Putanges (5 km away), the absolutely exotic hike in Suisse Normande to the Roches d'Oëtre (14 km away), and don't forget the remarkable frescoed church of Ménil Gondouin in the village. The price includes: everything Wi-Fi, garden furniture, barbecue, terrace, garden, garage, dishwasher, microwave, television, freezer, telephone, washing machine, stove, detached house, sheets included, baby welcome, cleaning included, heating included, towels included.
Property managed by a professional. Unless stated, services such as cleaning, bed linen, towels etc. are not included in the price of this rental. If pets are allowed (information in the advertisement), charges may be applicable. Only equipment mentioned in this advertisement are present. Equipment not mentioned are not considered to be present. Unless there is an electric charging station in the accommodation, charging electric vehicles is prohibited.
Your host : Marie Françoise Bouquerel Toutain has been a retired doctor since 2020. She has taken it to heart to restore this family home by adding a few old elements in reference to its history with completely modern decoration and equipment.
Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector)
Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
General
Garden
Unit size: 1,292 square feet
Policies
Check-in
Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Minimum check-in age - 18
Check-out
Check-out before 10:00 AM
Special check-in instructions
You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions
Pets
No pets allowed
Children and extra beds
Children are welcome.
Important information
You need to know
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 not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
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
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession. On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited. For guests' safety, the property includes a smoke detector in all accommodation.
Property Registration Number NOT_REQUIRED
We should mention
On-site cash transactions can't exceed EUR 1000, due to national regulations. For more details, please contact the property using information in the booking confirmation.
Gite Ménil-gondouin, 3 Bedrooms, 8 Persons Private vacation home
Frequently asked questions
Does Charming rural house with garden, near hiking trails and lake in Normandy have a pool?
No, this cottage doesn't have a pool.
How much does it cost to stay at Charming rural house with garden, near hiking trails and lake in Normandy?
As of 9 May 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Charming rural house with garden, near hiking trails and lake in Normandy on 18 May 2025 start from NZ$880.24, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.
Is there a free airport shuttle available at Charming rural house with garden, near hiking trails and lake in Normandy?
No, Charming rural house with garden, near hiking trails and lake in Normandy does not offer an airport shuttle service.
What time are check-in & check-out at Charming rural house with garden, near hiking trails and lake in Normandy?
Check-in begins at 4:00 PM. Check-out time is 10:00 AM.
Are pets allowed at Charming rural house with garden, near hiking trails and lake in Normandy?
No, pets are not allowed.
Charming rural house with garden, near hiking trails and lake in Normandy Reviews
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10/10 Excellent
Marylene C.
22 Sept 2024
Liked: Cleanliness
Week-end Suisse Normande
Très bon séjour! Logement idéal pour 8 personnes. Accueil parfait, on peut revenir sans soucis dans le logement; et nous recommanderons.
Marylene C.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024
10/10 Excellent
Daniela B.
16 Jul 2022
Liked: Cleanliness
Top Unterkunft - 100% zu empfehlen
Alles ist wie beschrieben, sauber, hochwertig und liebevoll eingerichtet.
Daniela B.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022
10/10 Excellent
sandrine K.
11 Sept 2021
Liked: Cleanliness
Excellent séjour
Maison agréable, fonctionnelle, décorée avec goût et située dans une très belle région