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Charming longere gite, fully equipped, 2 en suite bedrooms + heated pool WiFi

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Lounge with clic clac settee and woodburner fireplace
Lounge showing beams and stone walls, TV DVD and Hifi
Staircase from lounge and well stocked book case
Fully equipped kitchen / dining room - space for 6
The Cottage, front view from BBQ and exterior personal seating /dining area

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional
2 bedrooms1+ bathroomSleeps 680 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Washer
  • Fireplace
  • Kitchen
  • Barbecue grill

Explore the area

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BURES, Normandie
  • Sanctuaire Notre-Dame de Montligeon
    ‪23 min drive‬
  • Château des Ducs
    ‪26 min drive‬
  • Belleme Golf
    ‪29 min drive‬
  • Alencon (XAN)
    ‪22 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Bedroom 1

1 Double Bed

Bedroom 2

2 Single Beds

1 bathroom, 1 half bathroom

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 2

Shower only

Bathroom 3

Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Garden
Dining area

About this property

Charming longere gite, fully equipped, 2 en suite bedrooms + heated pool WiFi


Fully equipped centrally heated, 2 bedroom gite sleeping 4 adults or children, plus clic clac for additional 2 persons in lounge. Free Wifi. Exposed beams downstairs and pierre apparent walls with an enclosed fireplace for cosy evenings in winter (some wood available) Private BBQ area and use of owners new (2023) fully refurbished heated swimming pool 10 x 5 m and 1.8m deep - takes 5 or 6 adults children easily. Pool shared with the other gite, and is now available April - October with the new sliding cover and heat exchanger Large garden shared with gite 1 with football area, childs swing table tennis and badminton. Childrens slide and Basket ball hoop. Situated in small village 10 miles from Mortagne au Perche, in quiet surroundings. Big Super U Supermarket 10 mins away. Owned by a British resident family - plenty of bird watching without moving from your front door, (lots of buzzards and even hoopoo) red squirrels, deer, fishing stocked lakes and rivers, and cycling (see Voie verte, cycle route Alencon - Mortagne) and forest walks. Also golf course (Belleme) within 15 miles, Alencon 20 miles. Flexible change over day to take advantage of cheaper midweek ferry fares, and possibility of extra days for example for those wanting a bit more than a week but not 2 weeks Ideal for winter lets as fully centrally heated and also wood burning fireplace in lounge gives cosy appeal. See also our other gite at this location 730811. Off road car parking is on site next to gite - for ease of loading unloading.


The gite is typical norman style - with exposed beams downstairs and pierre apparent (exposed stone) walls upstairs and downstairs, tastefully converted in 2006 from part of our old longere (farmhouse). We offer complimentary coffee, tea, milk and sugar on arrival for 7 day stays. Short stays just a bottle of our homegrown cider Downstairs; Fully equipped kitchen/diner with washing mc, gas cooker, fridgefreezer microwave and dishwasher, plus kettle toaster and coffee machine with all utensils, plus dining table for 6. Lounge with seating and clic clac, TV DVD CD radio player. Open (glass fronted) fireplace chimney with some wood supplied

Full Gas central heating and hot water. Upstairs. Double bedroom with 140cm bed seat and full ensuite shower, wc, washbasin. Shuttered window. Twin bedroom with twin beds suitable adult or children and ensuite shower and washbasin. Off landing area wc room. Outside; Private bbq area to front with table and 6 chairs and parasol, with barbecue and tools.

Private parking, plenty of lawn, swing set, table tennis, volleyball and badminton net ( childs camping on request). Swimming pool (20 metres from gite) Tenants have use of owners private heated 10 metre pool open early May - end Sept equipped with sun loungers and parasols.

The gite is in a small village of about 30 houses and 12 farms. Nearest town is Laleu with Pizza Bar restaurant Epicierie - a 20 minute stroll, and they do take away. Also Ste Scolasse sur Sarthe with bar, grocers shop, post office, bakers, charcuterie and hair dresser (about 1.5 miles away). Largest town nearby Le Mele sur Sarthe (5 miles) with garage, pharmacy, hotels, banks, bars restaurants main post office and hotels plus many shops, supermarket and petrol.

Visit our orchard to see where we grow our apples ( 4000 kilos in 2013!) to make cider and meet our friendly black Ouessant sheep flock. They can be fed by hand!

To find us enter Bures 61170 or Bures ORNE in the SAT NAV

On arrival in the village there are no road names but will bring you to the centre next to the church - and our entry gates are just 5 metres across the road from the church.

If you are travelling on the A28 from Calais or A88/A28 from Caen Falaise take the Sees exit. There is a new Sees bypass which will take you to the roundabout next to Auno sur Orne on the Mortagne road. DO NOT exit at the Gace junction which many GPS will try to make you do - it isnt easier believe us!

If you arrive at Beauvais Airport come via Rouen and A28 or it will take you to Paris and then to us (it calculates it to be 2 minutes faster but don't believe it)

Property manager

Mr Alan Wilkins

Languages

English, French

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Amenities

Pool
Kitchen
Washer
Free WiFi
Outdoor space
Parking available

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House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 21
Check out before 11:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

No pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
smoking in the exterieur ie garden 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 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

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

Bures

Located in Bures, this cottage is in a rural area. Le Musée du Vélo and The Museum of Tourouvre are cultural highlights, and some of the area's activities can be experienced at La Maison Ferré and Haras Golf. Windsurfing and sailing offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with horse riding and cycling nearby.
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BURES, Normandie

What's nearby

  • Church of Notre Dame of Mortagne-au-Perche - 14 min drive - 14.2 km
  • Sanctuaire Notre-Dame de Montligeon - 23 min drive - 26.4 km
  • Haras Golf - 25 min drive - 25.9 km
  • Château des Ducs - 26 min drive - 30.7 km
  • Belleme Golf - 29 min drive - 31.8 km

Getting around

  • Sées Station - 22 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Télécentre de Boitron - ‬13 min drive
  • ‪Bouche A Oreilles de Courtomer - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Le Melacrepe - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Bar de France - ‬8 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Does Charming longere gite, fully equipped, 2 en suite bedrooms + heated pool WiFi have a pool?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool. Pool types include heated pools.

Is Charming longere gite, fully equipped, 2 en suite bedrooms + heated pool WiFi pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Charming longere gite, fully equipped, 2 en suite bedrooms + heated pool WiFi?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Charming longere gite, fully equipped, 2 en suite bedrooms + heated pool WiFi?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Charming longere gite, fully equipped, 2 en suite bedrooms + heated pool WiFi located?

This family-friendly Bures cottage is located in a rural location, 1.6 mi (2.6 km) from Normandie-Maine Regional Natural Park, and within 9 mi (15 km) of Perche Regional Nature Park and Church of Notre Dame of Mortagne-au-Perche. Sees Cathedral is 12.2 mi (19.6 km) away.

Reviews

10

Exceptional

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Rating 10 - Excellent. 39 out of 41 reviews
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Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 41 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 41 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 41 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.6/10

Location

9.6/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Sarah V.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Perfect stay
Lovely cottage, amazing pool and perfect for exploring the area Thankyou to Alan and Heather for being great hosts, very helpful with local knowledge, we had a very relaxing stay
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sarah C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Wonderful Stay
Lovely house, amazing pool and garden. We had a lovely stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Anthea W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
A lovely stay
We had a lovely relaxing and peaceful holiday in Bures, a well equipped and beautifully clean and well maintained house , with large gardens, a lovely pool and a great table tennis table! Lots of places to explore nearby in true rural Normandy , but easy access to larger centres like Rouen and by train up to Paris for the day. Alan and Heather were very welcoming , and were really helpful re local knowledge and information; we really enjoyed our stay
Stayed 10 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lianne B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful countryside cottage
We thoroughly enjoyed our peaceful stay in Bures. Everything you could need was catered for & the pool was a real highlight. Alan & Heather went above & beyond, to help us out and make our stay wonderful. We'd definitely recommend this place! Many thanks!
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Ginny L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great place and location
We had a fab holiday in Bures, the location is glorious and we all loved the pool! Really friendly and helpful hosts (thanks Alan for the help with the car lamp adjuster stickers!) . We enjoyed hearing about the history of the properties as well. Only let down was the weather, but we found plenty to do, and feeding the sheep was enjoyed by our girls!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

James I.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Perfect holiday
I booked a last minute surprise long weekend away for me and my 3 boys aged 12, 10 & 1. The hosts were fantastic and very friendly and welcomed us on our arrival. They recognised my two older boys were dying to try out the pool and it didn’t disappoint. Perfect temperature and very clean. The accommodation was very homely and comfortable and clean. Throughout our stay, Alan and Heather ensured the boys had plenty to play with to keep them occupied and were very helpful giving suggestions on days out. I’ll definitely go there again! Without the boys next time
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

GERARD T., MORTAGNE AU PERCHE

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Séjour au calme à la campagne
A 11 km de chez nous, un cadre très calme et bucolique, barbecue, foot, ping-pong, piscine et cheminée… What else? Topppp
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Sandrine C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Excellent week-end
Nous avons été très bien accueilli par Alan et Heather. La location est conforme à la description, très propre et très calme. Nous reviendrons avec plaisir.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Céline B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Séjour ressourçant dans le Perche !
Le séjour chez Alan et Heather a été très ressourçant ! Les hôtes nous ont très bien accueillies et ont été attentifs à ce que nous passions un bon séjour. La maison située dans le village de Bures permet tout à la fois de se reposer au calme et de faire de belles promenades dans la région. Nous recommandons !
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2022

10/10 Excellent

kouider h., eglise neuve de vergt

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Séjour très agréable
Maison très agréable avec un accueil chaleureux des propriétaires sympathiques. Piscine agréable. A recommander!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2021

10/10 Excellent

raphaël m.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location
Parfait
Parfait
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2021

10/10 Excellent

Claude M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Séjour très agréable
Accueil chaleureux. Le gîte est confortable. La liaison avec Alençon ou Mortagne est facile.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2021

10/10 Excellent

Fabien V.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Un merveilleux séjour
Nous avons été comblés par toutes les attentions d'hôtes très sympathiques. Le gîte est extrêmement confortable. Les enfants se sont régalés. Nous reviendrons sans hésiter.

10/10 Excellent

Marek D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Tout est parfait !
Propriétaires très chaleureux. Gite, piscine, environnement extra. Rien à dire de négatif, que du plus ! Je recommande vivement ce petit coin de paradis !
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2020

6/10 Okay

Gerard v.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy
comfortabele gite wel wat aan de kleine kant.
comfortabele gite met prima zwembad. locatie is zeer geschikt om de Perche regio te verkennen. vrij kleine donkere woonkamer. jammer dat de buiten plek niet echt prive is. Zeer vriendelijke hoast. zeer schoon. Wel een beetje aan de prijs.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2020

10/10 Excellent

Catherine B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Arrêt sur image
Séjour très agréable, au calme, des hôtes charmants et discrets, maison magnifique et piscine très agréable.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2020

10/10 Excellent

sarah smith

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Lovely home from home. Alan and Heather supper hosts!
Definitely going back again so peaceful relaxing and tranquil. Great pool lovely Accommodation and great hosts xxx Great location xx

8/10 Good

Pieter R.

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Mooie locatie. Eigenaren super vriendelijk en gastvrij
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2019

10/10 Excellent

Anthony C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
A great family trip to Bures. Highly recommended.
We had a wonderful 3 day stay in Bures at the cottage. Alan and Heather were wonderful hosts., available when we needed them but also hands off. Our son had a great time in the pool (which is even better in person than the photos) and we were able to rest and relax with no worries. This house itself was well appointed with a great kitchen. We were really surprised to find both a gas stove and private bbq outside which made cooking meals easy and enjoyable. We loved the quiet but also having access to larges villages a short drive away. We would certainly stay here again and recommend to any friends that wanted to see the area

10/10 Excellent

Mike B., Gosport, United Kingdom

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
High quality and beautiful Gite
What a really lovely property! Really high quality interior with top kitchen gadgets, decent TV and DVD setup. Good WiFi (we were able to watch UK television on my iPad). Rooms were good size, both with en-suite shower and toilet. Downstairs the lounge was decent size. We particularly loved the kitchen dining room with it’s big table and plenty of room and gadgets. Outside there are a number of generous seating areas to enjoy the beautiful grounds. The pool and it’s surrounding area is top quality. Big pool. Alan and Heather were very welcoming and easygoing. Thanks again for all the strawberries- we ate the lot for our breakfast(s). We would definitely go back. What a relaxing and quality place to stay.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2019

10/10 Excellent

NINA F.

Un excellent week-end
Un week-end à la campagne très agréable. Des hôtes aux petits soins pour nous accueillir et répondre à toutes nos demandes (y compris nous dépanner en poêle à crêpes :)) dans un cadre très reposant. Merci à vous Heather et Alan!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2019

10/10 Excellent

Patrice P.

Excellentissime
Un petit paradis à 2h de Paris . Des hôtes accueillants et très agréables. Nous ont fait partager l'amour de leur village en pleine campagne, au calme et avec des commerces de proximité très bien. Logement excellent. Cadre très bien pour les familles, mes enfants ont adoré . À refaire sans hésitation.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2019

10/10 Excellent

cecile p.

Excellent séjour.
Très bon séjour à Bures. Les propriétaires sont très agréables et bienveillants envers leurs hôtes. Ils gâtent enfants et adultes. Le logement est très propre et agréable à vivre avec un très grand extérieur où tout est à dispo: jeux, table, transat, bbq... Un bon bol d'air et de sérénité. Très bonne adresse. Encore merci à Alan et Heather. Cécile, Tom et Max.
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2019

10/10 Excellent

Peter R.

Sympathique, en parfait état
Ce fut un séjour agréable même par temps froid et pluvieux!
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2019
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Chris C.

Great service, gite as described. Highly recommend
Alan and Heather were the perfect hosts. Nothing too much trouble, but also not "in your face". Communication excellent and the travel tips beforehand were very welcome. Gite as described with everything that you would need. Don't be put off by the "shared" pool as there is loads of room for everyone. Hope to visit again. Highly recommended.

About the host

Hosted by Mr Alan Wilkins

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We live on site and are there if you need help or have questions

What makes this property unique

A calm place for a break but not far from amenities

Languages:

English, French