At this cottage, you'll be 3.4 km (2.1 mi) from Normandie-Maine Regional Natural Park and 14.1 km (8.8 mi) from Regional Pottery Museum. .Accommodation features a washing machine, free WiFi and 3 bathrooms. In-room dining is easy with a kitchen that comes equipped with a fridge, a microwave and a dishwasher. A fireplace, a patio and a TV are also available.
Bagnoles de l'Orne Casino - 41 min drive - 42.3 km
Rock of Oëtre - 47 min drive - 45.8 km
Ange Michel Amuseument Park - 60 min drive - 58.2 km
Getting around
Flers Station - 23 min drive
Restaurants
Le Relais du Perron - 6 min drive
Jeanniard Jacqueline - 10 min drive
L'Arlequin - 5 min drive
Cantine Scolaire - 14 min drive
Le Relais de Saint Bomer - 15 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 countryside house with fireplace, garden, and pets allowed
Detached house for lovers of peace and quiet and nature (electric heating included). Ground floor: kitchen with dining area and wood-burning stove, dining room with lounge, TV, fireplace with insert (1 basket of wood provided), shower room with WC. Middle floor: games room with foosball table and library, laundry room, and upstairs: ST CORNIER SUR MER bedroom with double electric bed (180 x 200 cm), TV, kitchenette (hob, fridge, and sink), shower room with private WC. Upstairs: LE DUC DU HOUX bedroom with double bed (140 x 190 cm), COQUELICOT bedroom with two single beds (90 x 190 cm), LA BOTANIQUE bedroom with four single beds (90 x 200 cm), bathroom (shower and bathtub), separate WC. Terrace. A 3,000 m² wooded garden with an open pond, an orchard (apple, pear, quince, cherry, and peach trees) and berries (blackcurrant, redcurrant, blueberry, and mulberry trees). Parking. Bicycle and motorcycle storage available. Housekeeping required for business clients. A discovery awaits you on the edge of a peaceful setting surrounded by nature, where each season will surprise you: the Gîte du Houx. It's a traditional, fully renovated stone house. The kitchen's bay window overlooks a lush park. Here and there, various species of trees surround the pond and stream, providing a refreshing summer breeze. A little further away, on a lawn, the traditional apple orchard offers an inspiring refuge, where nature offers a colorful display. At the end of the day, the fireplace provides a pleasant substitute for the sun, and you can use the built-in barbecue. Jean-Marie and Colette Dumaine, retired restaurateurs, invite you to share their family home with you, following their epic journey of gourmet cooking using wild plants in the Rhine Valley. You'll even be able to sample a taste of their gourmet creations upon your arrival!
Option to be paid on site: PET SUPPLEMENT: €5. HOUSEHOLD CHARGE: €100.
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 : Jean-Marie Dumaine, originally from the Bocage Virois, is a star chef across the Rhine and his wife Colette was born in the cottage. The chef has been cooking with 350 species of plants for 40 years. They are based in Sinzig, a German town near Bonn. He fell in love with the region, the Rhineland, and repatriated his wife and children there forty years ago. “I've always been impressed by German rigour,” he confides with a smile.
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General
Garden
Unit size: 1,615 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
Pets are welcome
Service animals are exempt from fees.
Children and extra beds
Children are welcome.
Events
No events allowed
Smoking
Smoking is not permitted
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.
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.
Property is also known as
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Frequently asked questions
Does Charming Historic Stone House with Garden, Fireplace, and Electric Car Charging have a pool?
No, this cottage doesn't have a pool.
How much does it cost to stay at Charming countryside house with fireplace, garden, and pets allowed?
As of 28 Oct 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Charming countryside house with fireplace, garden, and pets allowed on 31 Oct 2025 start from NZ$1,577.23, 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 Historic Stone House with Garden, Fireplace, and Electric Car Charging?
No, Charming Historic Stone House with Garden, Fireplace, and Electric Car Charging does not offer an airport shuttle service.
What time are check-in & check-out at Charming Historic Stone House with Garden, Fireplace, and Electric Car Charging?
Check-in begins at 4:00 PM. Check-out time is 10:00 AM.