Large Normandy country house - sleeps 14
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Spacious and well-presented Normandy farmhouse with 5 large bedrooms and an attic dormitory, sleeping up to 14 people. Set in exclusive garden and field with fire-pit, barbecue and large games room including pool/billiards table, table-tennis table and table football as well as other games and outdoor activities. Indoor and outdoor eating for 14 people. Suitable for large gatherings of family and friends in peaceful surroundings with no neighbours. Close to many outdoor, sports, cultural and historical sites. The Property and what it offers: Imagine you wish to gather a large group of friends or family for a birthday, anniversary, pacse or a family reunion for all the generations. Located in the fields of Calvados without neighbours and in perfect peace and tranquillity, you can play games, relax, entertain the children, watch the wildlife, enjoy long evenings by the fire or eat and drink inside or outside whilst stargazing or just enjoying the company of great friends, creating wonderful memories for the future. Perhaps you wish to visit historical and cultural sites or indulge in some outdoor adventure sports or simply enjoy the games room available here, whilst unwinding after a long week at work. All of this is on offer here at Maison la Crière. Kitchen/Dining: The kitchen is bright and spacious with double French doors leading directly to the garden where there is a 5-metre outdoor dining table with parasols suitable for 14 people. Inside the kitchen there is a large oak table for 14 people to sit around. The kitchen is very well equipped with a 5-ring gas range cooker and all the usual appliances. There are 2 large raclette machines and a coffee filter machine (percolator) and a cafetiere (push coffee) jug. Finally, a bluetooth/Wifi speaker is available. There is a good Wifi signal throughout the house. There is a period fireplace with wood burning stove for those colder months. We supply wood for this and all other stoves at no extra cost. Kitchen items provided: - Tea towels and hand towels - Hand soap - Washing up liquid - Dishwasher tablets - Washing machine tablets - Bin liners - Aluminium foil, cling-film and baking paper - Paper kitchen towel - Tea bags, ground coffee and filter papers - Sugar - Salt & pepper Hall and Entrance: Large porch with wood for the stoves and other useful items. In the hallway - downstairs toilet/sink and coat/shoe area. Lounge: A large lounge with double windows - views over the garden and farmland. A large wood stove for a cosy and sociable atmosphere. Firewood for the stoves included. There is plenty of room for everyone to sit and enjoy an evening together in a relaxed, sociable manner. There are 3 large sofas and 2 armchairs, TV (French & English channels) and a DVD player with a selection of family DVDs, books to read and games suitable for all. Games Room: We have a full-sized American billiards table, table tennis table and a table football. Also, a football, petanque, frisbee, various bats and balls and much more for everyone to enjoy. Bedrooms: The house is arranged over three floors (see the floor plans in the photo gallery section) and has 5 large bedrooms and an attic dormitory. On the first floor, there are: - 3 large bedrooms with king-sized beds, 1 with ensuite shower, toilet and sink. - 1 large bedroom with two single beds. On the second floor there are: - 1 large bedroom with king size bed with ensuite shower, bathtub, toilet and sink. - An attic dormitory/living area with 4 single beds. On the second floor there is also a living room area with a TV and DVD player, seating and cushions to lounge on as well as another adjacent area where 4 single beds can be found for larger groups to use (outlined above). High quality bed linen, choice of pillows and towels for each guest as provided. There are no additional charges for cleaning. Bathrooms: In addition to the downstairs toilet there are 3 bathrooms. On the first floor, there is: - 1 main bathroom - shower, bathtub, toilet and sink. The bath has views over the garden and field for you to enjoy while you soak. - 1 ensuite bathroom (in Yellow Room) - large shower, toilet and sink. On the second floor there is: - 1 ensuite bathroom (in the Attic Bedroom) - large shower, bathtub, toilet and sink. For the bathrooms we provide the following items: - A large white fluffy towel for each guest as well as hand towels for all bathrooms - Bathmats - Toilet paper - Hand Soap - Shampoo - Shower Gel Garden: 1 hectare or 2.5 acres of garden and field for relaxation, fun and games for all ages. There are garden chairs and tables for at least 14 guests and a lawned garden area surrounded by manicured pots of colourful flowers and plants. Across a small footbridge is a large field of grass and meadow to run around or play games with the children. A perimetre path encircles the field for those wishing to stretch their legs, walk the dog or for the children to search for wildlife or make