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Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Kitchen
  • Laundry
  • Pet-friendly
  • Free WiFi
NZ$223
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notre dame du touchet, manche normandy
  • Sanctuary of Our Lady of Pontmain
    ‪23 min drive‬
  • Ange Michel Amuseument Park
    ‪27 min drive‬
  • Mont-Saint-Michel Abbey
    ‪59 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

4 bedrooms (sleeps 10)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed, 1 Single Futon and 1 Crib

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Double Futon and 1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 4

2 Single Beds and 1 Single Bunk Bed

1 bathroom, 1 half bathroom

Bathroom 1

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Bathroom 2

Shower only

Bathroom 3

Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Outdoor play area
Garden
Dining area

Room

  • 180 sq m
  • Sleeps 10
  • 3 Queen Beds, 1 Single Futon, 1 Crib, 1 Double Futon, 2 Single Beds and 1 Single Bunk Bed
Price is NZ$223 avg per night,

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About the area

Notre-Dame-du-Touchet

Located in Mortain-Bocage, this farm stay is in a rural area. Domaine du Coquerel and Recreation Park Colmont are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Normandie-Maine Regional Natural Park and La Grande Cascade. Travelling with kids? Consider Le Village Enchante and Ange Michel Amuseument Park. Windsurfing and sailing offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with cycling and mountain biking nearby.

What's nearby

  • Saint-Hilaire Church - 14 min drive - 13.6 km
  • Sanctuary of Our Lady of Pontmain - 23 min drive - 21.1 km
  • Ange Michel Amuseument Park - 27 min drive - 25.7 km
  • Mont-Saint-Michel Abbey - 59 min drive - 53.2 km
  • Mont-Saint-Michel - 60 min drive - 54.6 km

Restaurants

  • ‪Anacapri - ‬13 min drive
  • ‪Les Cascades - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Le Relais du Parc - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪La Maison du Couscous - ‬14 min drive
  • ‪L'Akwa Bar - ‬10 min drive

About this property

200yr old character farmhouse on edge of village

Situated on a small lane adjacent to the village. La Mestiere has been tastefully renovated. Offering old world charm a wealth of beams and many character features. The accommodation is arranged over three floors.
Ground floor: open plan living area encompassing a large well equipped kitchen with breakfast area, further dining area and lounge area with a woodburner for those cooler evenings. Cloakroom/utility with washing machine.
First floor: two double bedrooms both with additional bed settees (if required) and a quadruple (2 full size singles + bunks) Also a bathroom and second sitting room with a large granite fireplace
Third floor: double bedroom with an ensuite shower room.
Dependent on your device free WiFi can received at the house or from the owners terrace.
Outside: private terrace with barbecue and seating. The garden area is large and secure with a 12ft trampoline, swings and ample space for ball games.
In the village (5mins walk) to fulfil most requirements, are a bakers, excellent bar/restaurant, shop, hairdresser, post office


Accessibility: Dinard is the closest airport however those at Rennes, Cherbourg and Caen are all within 1 1/2 hours. The port of St Malo is 1hr 15mins, drive from the property Caen is 11/2 hours and Cherbourg and Le Harve 2hrs.

Property manager

Nicholas Prescott

Languages

English, French, Spanish

Amenities

Pet-friendly
Free WiFi
Parking available
Laundry

House Rules

Flexible check-in available (contact host in advance of arrival)
Minimum age to rent: 25
Flexible check-out available (contact host to arrange)
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

Events allowed: family gatherings, birthday parties, weddings
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Pets

Pets allowed: limit 1 total
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
Welcome pack on arrival!!

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
Cashless transactions are available
Parties and events (including family gatherings, birthday parties and weddings) are allowed on site. Maximum attendees: 10
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector and a first aid kit

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
A car is recommended for transport to and from this property

Frequently asked questions

Is 200yr old character farmhouse on edge of village pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows pets (limit 1 total).

Where is 200yr old character farmhouse on edge of village located?

This family-friendly Mortain-Bocage farm stay is located in a rural location, 1.2 mi (2 km) from Normandie-Maine Regional Natural Park, and within 6 mi (10 km) of Saint Patrice Church and Domaine du Coquerel. La Grande Cascade and Pear Cider Museum are also within 9 miles (15 km).

200yr old character farmhouse on edge of village Reviews

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 21 out of 33 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 11 out of 33 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 33 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 33 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 33 reviews

8.4/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Check-in

9.2/10

Communication

9.0/10

Location

8.6/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

8/10 Good

veronique b.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location

Séjour très sympa

Nous avons passé quelques jours de repos agréables. La maison est conviviale et rustique. Attention, pas encore de Wifi. Les hôtes sont vraiment accueillants
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

8/10 Good

Alexandre K.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Bon séjour

Nous avons passés de tres bonne fêtes de noel
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2023

6/10 Okay

Corinne L., Calvados

Liked: Check-in, communication, listing accuracy

Week-end

Balades
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Christian C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

super pont ascension

parfait
Stayed 3 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

séverine R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Super séjour familial pendant les fêtes

Nous avons passé un très bon séjour de quelques nuits chez Nick et Chris. La location est adaptée aux grandes familles, nous étions 10. La maison est ancienne et difficile à chauffer, poêle à bois très apprécié. Nous avons été visiter le mont St Michel à 40mn de là. Notre séjour à été idéal. Merci pour les gentilles attentions à l'arrivée
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

richard b.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Peace and quiet

Easy to book
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2022

8/10 Good

Claude M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, location, listing accuracy

Endroit agréable et propriétaire sympathique

3 nuits en famille avec enfants et petits enfants . Maison de caractère très agréable. Équipements en vaisselle et ustensiles de très bon niveau tant en qualité que quantité .
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Stephanie S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Week end de Pâques parfait

Nous avons passé le we de Pâques en famille dans cette location. Elle était suffisamment spacieuse pour nous 10. Très propre. Très bonne literie. L’accueil très bon ! Nous avons visité le Mont Saint Michel, c’était top. Nous recommandons cette location les yeux fermés ! Stéphanie
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2022

8/10 Good

Guillaume L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Calme et agréable

3 jours passé entre promenades et soirées au coin du feu. La pièce de vie est très agréable et permet un partage de la vie quotidienne avec tout le monde. Les chambres sont de belle taille et la literie très correcte. L'accueil est très sympathique et les échanges avec le propriétaire sont faciles
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2021

8/10 Good

Sylvia V., Liège

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Beau séjour

Nous avons passé un très bon séjour, en famille. Nous étions 10 et il y avait place pour tous. Les enfants ont profité du jardin avec balançoires et trampoline, au calme. Merci aux propriétaires, Nick et Chris, pour les petites attentions (gâteau et bouteille de vin entre autre) a notre arrivée. 10 jours qui seront passés bien trop vite. Sylvia et la famille
Stayed 11 nights in Aug 2021

8/10 Good

Julia D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Nice old house and warm owners

Nice old house in a tiny village. The owners are very nice, we even got a bottle of wine, milk, juice and a huge cake when we arrived, Nick and Chris helped us get some wood for the fireplace for it was quite rainy. Quiet and rustic property surrounded by nature and farm animals.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2021

8/10 Good

Hendrik Cornelis v.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location

Leuke tijd gehad

We zijn met vier kinderen twee weken te gast geweest in het oude boerderij huis van Nick & Chris. De omgeving is mooi en de kinderen hebben zich goed vermaakt.
Stayed 9 nights in Jul 2019

8/10 Good

JOSE CARLOS C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Un lugar para relajarse

El pueblo es muy tranquilo y la zona muy bonita. Ideal para relajarse unos días. La casa está bien equipada y con suficiente espacio para 2 familias. Gran jardín, ideal para niños. También tienes a tu disposición bicicletas para dar paseos. Sobretodo agredecer a Nick y Chris el recibimiento que nos hicieron. Y lo atentos que han estado en todo momento. Gracias por todo.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2019

10/10 Excellent

Brigitte B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Un super we entre amis!

Merci beaucoup Nick et Chris pour votre accueil chaleureux! Le gite est super super bien équipé, tout était à notre disposition pour passer 4 jours au top! Les enfants ont été ravis d avoir des espaces bien à eux (le petit salon est génial) et un exterieur ideal( grand jardin, trampoline, balançoire, parties de pétanque etc...). Vos conseils de visite ont été très précieux. Et le gâteau Victoria de Chris est un pur délice!!!🥰 Un grand merci pour vos délicates intentions à notre arrivée et votre disponibilité. Nous serions ravis de revenir chez vous. Olivier et Brigitte
Stayed 3 nights in May 2019

10/10 Excellent

Brigitte S.

Super séjour ... merci à nos hôtes discrets Nick et Chris

Un séjour en famille ou nous étions 10 Tous aussi contents les uns que les autres Rien n'a manqué à nos besoins, le moindre accessoire est disponible et ayant l'habitude des locations cela est assez rare pour être souligné. Un accueil chaleureux accompagné d'un délicieux gâteau et d'une petite bouteille de vin ont été très appréciés. Une maison spacieuse dans laquelle nous reviendrons probablement Merci de votre accueil et de votre gentillesse à bientôt Les familles Servais Hurtus Legeay et Vuillemot
Stayed 14 nights in Aug 2018
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

8/10 Good

alain E.

Great place to be with kids and dog!!

We spent 6 days in Chris & Nick house, 8 of us including 3 kids and a dog and we did apreciate the place! Warm welcome from farmhouse owners, including home made products ( chocolate cake , and raspberries jam my grand sons did appreciate!) And despite a rather bad weather ( for August!) we organize ourselves pretty well! kind regards toChris and Nick Alain from Rambouillet
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2017
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Alyson S.

Fantastic French gite!

An amazing family holiday! Beautiful scenery and property, delicious home cooked food with restaurant quality. Warm friendly hosts top off the stay. Can not wait to return!
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

8/10 Good

shelby c.

Great family stay!

This was a great place with plenty of room for our family (2 parents, 4 children and their Nana)and still room to spare. Not a place of luxury but rather a home from home that families can enjoy being themselves at. We found the place relaxing and enjoyable. The children loved the size of the property to play in, the garden with swings/trampoline, the fruit trees/bushes to munch on and the bikes to ride along the lane.....made it perfect while the adults could enjoy our dinner. Dinner was made for us by our very kind hosts and we were more than pleased.....better than a restaurant......getting a great meal served to you while being able to relax at "home". Also a tasty cake and bottle of wine upon arrival! I would recommend this place to any families travelling the area....easy drive to Mont Saint Michael, fun little amusement park close by and nice waterfall walk. Thank you for our enjoyable holiday. Clan Cannon-Scotland
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Simon S.

Relaxing stay!

We were made to feel very welcome on our arrival after a long journey. Very comfortable accommodation for a family of 5, which gave us the space to spread out. The upstairs sitting room was used by the teenagers to watch DVD's whilst we chilled out downstairs with some music. The owners garden was a real bonus. The swings and trampoline were great fun. Very quiet location, extremely comfortable beds and we all slept very well! The house was very well equipped and had everything we needed. The property was clean and tidy and there was a bottle of wine, a freshly baked cake and other items to make us feel at home on arrival. I am sure we will return, and our children say it is the best holiday they have ever had!
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

carole m., France

GITE TRES SYMPA

NOUS SOMMES UNE GRANDE FAMILLE HABITUEE A VENIR LES WEEKS ENDS CHEZ M. ET MME PRESCOTT. DES PERSONNES TRES SYMPATHIQUES ET ACCEUILLANTES AINSI QUE BETHAN LEUR FILLE QUI NOUS PREPARE A CHAQUE FOIS DE DELICIEUX GATEAUX; LE GITE EST TRES FONCTIONNEL ET AU CALME.GARANTIE PROPRETE AVEC UNE LITERIE IMPECCABLE. BOULANGERIE ET EPICERIE A PIED. GRAND ESPACE POUR LES ENFANTS DANS LE JARDIN ET UNE SUPERBE MURAILLE DE FRAMBOISE. PROCHE DU MONT ST MICHEL. POUR NOTRE FAMILLE C EST LE TOP. FAMILLE SALADA
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Andrew F.

Fantastic comfortable family gite

We thoroughly enjoy our stay at 'La Mestiere'. Fantastic gite with all our needs met and more! In particular the DVD collection which kept Lewis amused for hours!! The four of us and Banjo didn't want to leave. Nick, Chris, Bethan and Milly are brilliant hosts with good knowledge of the area.
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

8/10 Good

Debbie D.

Lovely Gite in good location

We enjoyed our stay in this very comfortable and child friendly gite. The gite was well equipped for our needs and the beds were very comfortable! We particularly enjoyed the meal prepared by Chris and Nick that we pre-ordered some weeks previously. There were lots of things to do locally, Saint Hilaire being just 15 minutes away offered everything you would need with bars, shops, restaurants and market. The children particularly enjoyed outings to the zoo and the beach which were both approximately an hour away. Chris and Nick were very friendly and helpful and we thank them for making our holiday an enjoyable experience. Richard, Margaret, Paul, Debbie and the kids
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

cindy s.

Just as good the second time around

We had stayed at this spacious and delightful property in 2009 and did not hesitate to go back. If possible, the stay was even more comfortable. We received complimentary milk, juice and wine and a wonderful freshly baked tea cake on our arrival. The winning points on this property are: 1. The well stocked library of books and DVDs - it had grown hugely since our last stay 2. The dishwasher, full sized fridge and microwave in the kitchen – rare in France 3. The laundry - especially considering the costs of laundrettes 4. The friendly hosts and their abundant veggie patch 5. It is quiet but within easy reach of so much in the area 6. The absolute luxury of a cook’s kitchen in a holiday stay This property is large yet cosy and provides a proper home away from home for travellers – whether on a long stay or on a week-end break. We recommend it highly – along with the extensive local knowledge the hosts are generous to share.
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Kevin B.

Very welcoming

Being part of an 8 adult party who did not know each other very well I was not sure how being thrown together would work. As it happened I needn't have worried, there was plenty of space (indoors and outdoors) to spread out and yet the main living area was ample for the communal meals etc. We felt totally at home from the first minute when we were presented with a bottle of wine and a still warm cake baked by Bethan. Nick could not be more helpful when recommending the local sites, shops etc and Bethan was especially useful for her interpretor duties at Le Viking. Throughout our stay we felt more like firends with Nick and Chris and even socialised with a number of their ex pat friends. I would definitely recommend this for anybody wanting a calm and relaxing break.
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Another great holiday at La Mestiere

After a lovely holiday at La Mestiere last year, we returned again for two weeks in August. On this occasion there were in total of 6 adults and 5 children. Once again because of the size and layout of the accommodation there was enough room for everybody to have their own space but also to enjoy time together as a group around the huge dining table. Catering for such a large group wasn't a problem because the kitchen is just so well equipt and the dishwasher came in very handy. We found there was always plenty of hot water, even after 11 people were bathed or showered at night! Chris, Nick and Beth were so welcoming and always on hand to offer information and advice when needed. Beth's sponge cake was once again delicious and her ability to speak fluent French proved invaluable when booking an appointment with the village hairdresser! The children loved playing on the swings and trampoline and picking fruit from the trees in the garden but also enjoyed being able to watch their favourite programmes on sky TV. There were lots of outside games to keep the children happy and we made good use of the bikes exploring all the nearby villages. Towards the end of the holiday Chris, Nick and Beth prepared a wonderful French meal for us. The food and wine were fantastic and such great value - catering for a vegetarian wasn't even a problem. We just wish there had been time to enjoy another meal before leaving. Thank you for another fantastic holiday at La Mestiere, and we'll be back again next year.