Le Bas Chesnay is a 200 year old detached farmhouse, where birds & bees sing.
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We are lucky enough to be in the Normandy-Maine Regional National Park (Parc Naturel Regional Normandie-Maine) and very close to the Andaines forest a paradise for cyclists, walkers and nature lovers. Le Bas Chesnay is situated just outside the Historical Medieval town of Domfront, and is set in 2.5 acres of very peaceful countryside surrounded by working farmland, with sheep and cows aplenty. Although once here ,you feel you are in the middle of nowhere, however, we are in fact only 5 minutes and 10 minutes’ drive from a supermarket and Domfront. The gite is full of character, with many exposed old beams and has been renovated to offer a very comfortable place to stay. Le Bas Chesnay is an ideal base to explore all that the Normandy region has to offer. We offer a great stop over en-route to other destinations as well as for those travellers who want to spend some more time discovering Normandy. The local area has a variety of recreational activities, forest walks, cycle routes, mountain bike routes, excellent for road and off-road biking, golf, tennis, kayaking, swimming, spa town or an ideal base for house hunting. Equally if you just want to get away from your busy life and relax this is the ideal place to kick back, read books, listen to music or just the bird song in one of the most peaceful settings we have ever experienced. The GITE sleeps 4 and has 2 bedrooms (1 double and two single beds) and 2 bathrooms upstairs (1 small ensuite), and a large shower room. The gite has a spacious living room and well equipped kitchen /diner on the ground floor. The Kitchen/Diner includes a gas cooker (gas bottle) fridge freezer, tassimo, microwave , dishwasher and washing machine with a dining table that seats 4. In the lounge area there is plenty of comfortable seating a TV with French and English channels, satellite free view, and WIFI . There is also a selection of books and games. The GITE has a private outside dining area and comfortable garden furniture, there is also a large garden to the back of the gite, its a great place to relax or play outdoor games . We have parking for one car outside of the gite and a further parking space in the car port. We also have an additional two bedrooms , both en suite attached to our house which is our bed and breakfast, it has a private lounge area and its own entrance. Therefore if you want a larger group to join together we have the capacity for 8 guests on site. If both areas were booked by you, guests staying in the separate bed and breakfast accommodation would not be supplied breakfast. Please contact us further details and rates if interested. email: lebaschenay**********. All linen and towels are provided within the rental price. PLACES TO VISIT AND THINGS TO DO Normandy is a region rich in history, beautiful countryside, beaches and visitor attractions. ON OUR DOORSTEP Well worth a visit are: Domfront - home town of Le Bas Chesnay, with its remains of the ancient chateau, medieval churches, cobbled streets and centuries-old buildings and historical links to England. With its turrets and winding streets, Domfront offers a touch of Medieval romance. Eleanor of Aquitaine – arguably Europes wealthiest, most powerful and cultured royal matriarch, and wife of Henry II, the Plantagenet King of England - had a court here in the middle of the 12th century. A hundred years earlier, William the Conqueror laid siege to its castle. Domfront sits in the middle of the Normandy Bocage and with its undulating lush green countryside, It is perfect for walking, cycling and touring. Veloscenic cycle route Paris to Mont – St – Michel. From Domfront, you can join the cycle route to Mont-St-Michel, this section of La Véloscénie to the Mont St-Michel follows a greenway along a disused railway line going through the typical quiet countryside of the Bocage Normand. From Domfront, an alternative route along another greenway takes you to Flers via the charming Varenne Valley. Chateau de Lassay - 15 minutes drive It is a 15th century castle in Lassay - Le Chateuax. They have Guided tours every Sunday in English. Lonlay -l'Abbaye - 10 minutes drive is about 10 minutes from us, it has a beautiful abbey and town square and is surrounded by walks and scenery, including the local Fosse Arthur. Biscuiterie l'Abbaye - 10 minutes drive This is just outside Lonlay and is a interesting place to visit. You can buy biscuits at their onsite shop, you can have tours of the factory and the first Saturday of the month, they have a biscuit sale and the queues go outside the door to grab a delicious bargain. Bagnoles de l Orne - 20 minutes drive The biggest spa town in western France, a charming town set around a large lake, overlooked by the casino. Hot stones, mud baths … you name it, Bagnoles has got it and in every combination. As well, of course, as the towns renowned panacea, the classic spa waters with their antioxidant trace Tourist License / Licencia de turismo N °: 8488707210001