Located in La Chapelle-Cecelin, this farm stay is in a rural area. Cornille-Havard Foundry and Poeslerie Museum and House of the Lacemaker are local landmarks, and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Mont Saint-Michel Bay and La Grande Cascade. Travelling with kids? Consider Champrepus Zoo and Le Village Enchante. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
What's nearby
Cornille-Havard Foundry - 6 min drive - 5.2 km
Poeslerie Museum and House of the Lacemaker - 6 min drive - 5.4 km
Champrepus Zoo - 14 min drive - 14.0 km
Mont-Saint-Michel - 45 min drive - 55.8 km
Mont-Saint-Michel Abbey - 51 min drive - 53.5 km
Getting around
Villedieu-les-Poêles Station - 10 min drive
Restaurants
La Cuisine de Léonie - 6 min drive
Le Samovar - 6 min drive
Bar du Centre Thierry - 7 min drive
Le Landais - 12 min drive
Le Saint Hubert - 7 min drive
About this property
17th Century Farmhouse With Large Enclosed Garden In Tranquil Countryside
Set in the beautiful and unspoilt countryside of Lower Normandy, ‘L'Abri’ is perfect for those who are looking to get away from it all and yet want the convenience of local shops and services. Set in a small hamlet but only five minutes from the lovely town of Villedieu-les-Poêles and within striking distance of the ferry ports, Mont St. Michel, Bayeux and some of the best beaches in Normandy, the house is ideally located for a relaxing and enjoyable holiday. The house was built in the late 1600s and has been tastefully renovated in recent years. It has five bedrooms (and an additional loft room with futon) and can house up to 10 adults/children.
Property manager
Andrew& Miriam Patterson
Languages
English, French, Spanish
Amenities
Free WiFi
Parking available
Laundry
House Rules
Check in after 4:00 PM
Check out before 11:00 AM
Children
Children allowed: ages 0–17
Events
No events allowed
Pets
No pets 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
We should mention
Cash transactions at this property cannot exceed GBP 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 17th Century Farmhouse With Large Enclosed Garden In Tranquil Countryside pet-friendly?
No, pets are not allowed at this property.
What time is check-in at 17th Century Farmhouse With Large Enclosed Garden In Tranquil Countryside?
Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.
What time is check-out at 17th Century Farmhouse With Large Enclosed Garden In Tranquil Countryside?
Checkout is at 11:00 AM.
Where is 17th Century Farmhouse With Large Enclosed Garden In Tranquil Countryside located?
This family-friendly La Chapelle-Cecelin farm stay is located in a rural location, 3.1 mi (4.9 km) from Cornille-Havard Foundry, and within 9 mi (15 km) of Champrepus Zoo and Mont Saint-Michel Bay. Poeslerie Museum and House of the Lacemaker and Hambye Abbey are also within 12 miles (20 km).
17th Century Farmhouse With Large Enclosed Garden In Tranquil Countryside Reviews
Reviews
9.0
Wonderful
Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
Great for family. 6 adults & 4 children. Car needed.
Excellent property. Well kitted out. Comfortable bed.
David W.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2019
8/10 Good
Bernie G.
27 April 2019
Group of friends
Thank you. Lovely stay - comfortable and spacious. Good to spend time with friends and enjoy the Normandy countryside, food and sights.
Bernie G.
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2019
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.
8/10 Good
Jeannette B.
4 September 2017
A great location to visit places of interest
The property was very spacious and accommodated our family well. 4 adults and 4 children aged 6 - 10. You have everything on hand to ensure that this is a home from home. Andrew the owner is very approachable and gives lots of useful information about the property, the local area and good places to visit.
We enjoyed eating outside - although we moved the picnic bench to the front lawn as this is where the sun was in the evening. We all played in the garden - we took plenty of outdoor games, so could play basketball, tennis and football.
The weather was mixed but this did not deter from the holiday. The farmhouse has heaters which can be put on when it goes a little cold.
This is a good place to spend time with family or friends to have quality time.
Jeannette B.
Stayed 14 nights in Aug 2017
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.
10/10 Excellent
Maureen D.
13 August 2017
Wonderful House near Villedieu les poeles
This was the fifth time we have stayed L' Abri. We keep going back as it suits us and our friends so well. The house is peaceful and quiet with a huge garden and plenty of room for a large family or group of friends. It is less than ten minutes drive to Villedieu les poeles which is one of our favourite places in Normandy. The town has a great market on a Tuesday and enough places to eat with a variety of prices to suit all tastes. We uaually have Moule frites at the Union Bar, the Plat du Jour at Le Pussoir and round off our holiday with a special evening meal at La Ferme de Malte . It is easy to visit Avranches, Bayeux, Mont St Michel, Granville and Fougeres when when staying at L' Abri and this year we also went further afield to Honfleur and Lisieux. After a full day out it is lovely to return to L' Abri ( well-named "the shelter/sanctuary " )and to sit outside watching the stars as there is almost no light pollution and listen to the sounds of the countryside. The owner, Andrew is very helpful and provides a lot of information about the house and places to visit nearby. We will definitely be returning !
Maureen D.
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.
8/10 Good
Ed C.
26 August 2016
LOVELY FAMILY HOLIDAY
Excellent place for a family holiday with plenty of beds, and a large garden where children can run around safely. The kitchen is well equipped and there is plenty of fridge and freezer space. The boulangerie is 5 minutes drive away for the morning croissants, and they also sell milk and some groceries. The local town of Villedieu is well worth a visit, especially on market day, and the zoo on the other side of the town is excellent and very family friendly.
The top (attic) bedrooms can be affected by noise from below as there is no door on either staircase leading to them. If you use the BBQ please clean it for the next guests as it's not pleasant to have to do this before you can use it. We had a problem with the gas running out while cooking a meal but we did a workaround and the cylinder was replaced the next day.
Overall we very much enjoyed our stay there and would be happy to return.
Ed C.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2016
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.
10/10 Excellent
Gerard M.
23 August 2016
Great base for a Normandy Holiday
We stayed here for the first week in August. the property is a real treat. It is located in a quiet rural setting in close proximity to the small town of Villedieu-les-Poeles. It has a large lounge, dining room and well fitted kitchen. The accommodation sleeps 12 in comfort, we actually had a childs cot as well. I have stayed in many rentals across Europe and I have to say that this was one of the best. The owner Andrew, was a delight to deal with as was his agent Patricia in France who made sure we had everything we needed. Andrew even contacted me during the stay to ensure that all was well. This speaks volumes of his desire to give a first class service. Would I use this house again ...... definitely. The only point of improvement that I would suggest is an update on the photos used in the advert. They do not do this house justice. Thank you for a great holiday. Gerry Magee
Gerard M.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2016
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.
10/10 Excellent
Becky S.
4 August 2016
We loved this house!
This is a lovely house in beautiful countryside. We were delighted to stay there. It was perfect for an extended family group including young children who enjoyed playing in the big, secure garden. The surrounding area is lovely and full of interesting things to visit. We went to the beach (about 20 miles away) a couple of times and enjoyed spending time in Villedieu-les-Poeles. There's a brilliant zoo not far away, Le-Mont-St-Michel is less than an hour away and there's quiet lanes to cycle in.