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One Bedroom Converted Bread Oven - Perfect for two, read our guest reviews!

One Bedroom Converted Bread Oven - Perfect for two, read our guest reviews!

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Le Vieux Fournil
Double bedroom
The old oven
Living area
Private garden seating area

Overview of One Bedroom Converted Bread Oven - Perfect for two, read our guest reviews!

5 out of 5 Exceptional
1 bedroomSleeps 2

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washer
  • Pet-friendly
  • Outdoor space
  • Barbecue grill

Explore the area

Chantrigné, Pays De La Loire
  • Popular LocationNormandie-Maine Regional Natural Park2 min walk
  • Popular LocationCastle Lassay5 min drive
  • Popular LocationBois Thibault Castle7 min drive
  • AirportRennes (RNS-Saint-Jacques)97 min drive

Rooms & beds

1 bedroom (sleeps 2)

Bedroom 1

1 Double Bed

Shower room 1

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Garden
Dining Area

About this property

One Bedroom Converted Bread Oven - Perfect for two, read our guest reviews!

Le Vieux Fournil is a converted bakehouse, still with the original oven opening into the living space, providing that extra piece of interest and history to this wonderfully quirky building. The kitchen and bathroom are housed in the original woodstore and pig sty. The bedroom is converted from the hayloft although now the high ceiling is grandly adorned with its own chandelier! The cottage is located in the department of Mayenne in the north of the Pays de la Loire Region with its spectacular landscapes in the north and vast vineyards to the south. The house is 2 km’s from the historic town of Lassay-les-Châteaux which boasts one of the finest examples in France of a fortified medieval chateau. The town has many winding streets amongst which can be found examples of medieval living all situated just off the main Market Square where you will find shops, bars and restaurants. This is an ideal base for those seeking walking or cycling holidays in wonderful countryside or alternatively just a relaxing break from city life!

Property manager

Sandra Hughes

Languages

English, French
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Amenities

Kitchen
Washer
Pet-friendly
Outdoor space
Barbecue grill

House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 18
Check out before 10:00 AM

Children

Adults only

Events

No events allowed

Pets

Pets allowed: less than 55 lb per pet (limit one pet total)
1 small to med sized dog - additional €25 per stay

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Damage and incidentals

You will be responsible for any damage to the rental property caused by you or your party during your stay.

Important information

You need to know

This property is managed by a private host (a party not acting within their trade, business or profession). EU consumer law, including the right of withdrawal, will not apply to your booking. The cancellation policy set by the private host will cover your booking.
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
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a first aid kit and a deadlock

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 required for transport to and from this property

About the area

Chantrigné

Located in Chantrigné, this cottage is in a rural area. Royer Josselin - Cider Museum and Lassay les Chateaux are cultural highlights, and some of the area's attractions include Ferme du cheval de trait and Office de Tourisme du Pays de Mayenne. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.

What's nearby

  • Normandie-Maine Regional Natural Park - 2 min walk
  • Castle Lassay - 5 min drive
  • Bois Thibault Castle - 7 min drive
  • Royer Josselin - Cider Museum - 10 min drive
  • Ferme du cheval de trait - 21 min drive

Getting around

  • Neau Station - 41 min drive

Restaurants

  • Bar des Sports - 15 min drive
  • Le Relais de la Varenne - 10 min drive
  • Auberge du Lassay - 5 min drive
  • Auberge Campagnarde - 10 min drive
  • Bar de la Côte - 9 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is One Bedroom Converted Bread Oven - Perfect for two, read our guest reviews! pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows pets (limit 1 total) with a maximum weight of up to 55 lb per pet.

What time is check-in at One Bedroom Converted Bread Oven - Perfect for two, read our guest reviews!?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at One Bedroom Converted Bread Oven - Perfect for two, read our guest reviews!?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is One Bedroom Converted Bread Oven - Perfect for two, read our guest reviews! located?

Situated in a rural location, this cottage is 0.1 mi (0.2 km) from Normandie-Maine Regional Natural Park and 2.6 mi (4.3 km) from Castle Lassay. Bois Thibault Castle and Royer Josselin - Cider Museum are also within 6 miles (10 km).

Reviews

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Exceptional

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5/5

Cleanliness

5/5

Check-in

5/5

Communication

4.9/5

Location

4.9/5

Listing accuracy

Reviews

5/5 Excellent

Khylie R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Absolutely loved it. Property set in beautiful grounds and close to amenities
Was met by Sandra and Paul on arrival, very welcoming, showed us around the property and grounds, was close by if we needed anything. Sandra booked us a vet appointment for our dog which was really helpful. We stayed in the bread oven which was lovely, good sized enclosed garden for us and the dog. Would definitely recommend .
Stayed 10 nights in May 2022

5/5 Excellent

Sandra N.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
A little bit of paradise
Superb hosts, nothing too much trouble. Great accommodation with a dog proof garden. Peace and tranquillity with amenities nearby.

5/5 Excellent

wayne R.

Amazing, relaxing holiday
Sandra and Paul’s attention to detail was faultless, they had thought of everything. A very nice touch was the wine basket where you could purchase wine without leaving the cottage 🤗. Location was very rural and ideal for exploring the French countryside, which was easy to navigate being complete novices. We have missed Barnaby’s friendly morning welcome. We had a fantastic time , completely chilling out and recharging our batteries, we would definitely recommend this cottage, Sandra and Paul were excellent hosts. Thank you 😎
Stayed 7 nights in May 2019

5/5 Excellent

Patrick C.

French Love Affair
The cottage was everything you hope for when visiting rural France. Sandra and Paul had paid great attention to all aspects when furnishing the cottage and all was in perfect working order. They were very helpful with advice on visiting towns, restaurants etc and Lassay les Chateaux was a delightful town. The tour of the Chateau proved very interesting which ended with a demonstration of dressing with medieval armouring on one of the guides. It was a nice change to wake up to bird song instead of traffic.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2018

5/5 Excellent

Patrick C.

Immaculate presentation of accommodation
Great location in beautiful countryside where Sandra and Paul had considered every aspect of customer requirements. Their advice on restaurants, places to visit etc was extremely helpful and added to the holiday experience. I can really recommend their property for a Frence rural holiday plus Lassay les Chateaux is an interesting town.

About the host

Hosted by Sandra Hughes

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Paul and I both had busy lives, too much stress, unhealthy lifestyles and not enough 'together' time. We would longingly watch all those TV programs about changing your life, moving to the country, renovating a dilapidated barn into a designers dream, all whilst the presenter peered into the camera wringing his hands in despair - if only that could be us! In 2007, just as my son left home to go to University I found myself made redundant and always one to look on the bright side decided to have some 'me' time. That quickly turned into a 'seize the day' mentality so Paul quit his job, we put our furniture in storage, rented out our property, packed our Clio with all our essential worldly belongings and set off for France with a map and a gite booked for 7 weeks. Fourteen years later we are still here and loving the french life! We (meaning Paul) have gained many skills along the way - plumbing, electrics, stonemasonry, joinery, roofing and landscaping to name but a few! We can also now speak very reasonable French (starting from a baseline of no french at all), Paul has been a member of our village council and we taught English for 4 years to the children in the local school - although to be honest I think we learnt more French from them than they learnt English from us! We have two french ginger stray cats who adopted us and two lazy non egg laying chickens!

Why they chose this property

We started our search for a property further south towards Saumur and Tours but on a day trip north we chanced upon the department and river of Mayenne and absolutely fell in love with the area - like a huge Devon but without the people!! Family, friends, eating and socialising are the main focus for everyone here so there's never any hurry and nothing is ever too busy or too much trouble. It's great to just relax, unwind and enjoy the everyday beauty of the surrounding landscape, the abundance of fantastic wildlife and to listen to the quietness. Although we live on a hilltop, with great views, all our local amenities are just down the road including little village restaurants that provide great ‘plat de jours’ at a very reasonable prices. The river Mayenne is just 7kms away with many walks and cycle tracks, its never busy and parking is almost always free and easy! In addition the coast is only an hour and a half away for those days when we fancy some sea air, to dip our toes in the sea and eat a really fresh plate of shellfish.

What makes this property unique

Knowing how important holidays are when your time is precious we wanted to create a holiday cottage that we would have wanted to stay in when we were on holiday - soft pillows, white linen on the bed and a great big shower with lots of hot water, (not just a luke warm trickle whilst crouching in a small smelly cubicle). A pretty private outdoor space to sit and enjoy a glass of wine, read a book or just lie back and relax. Most of all a place that could feel like a home not just a holiday let.
We also wanted to take the hassle out of trying to find out about local places to visit or eateries that are good value and great food rather than discovering it all on the last day when your holiday is almost over. We have put together a comprehensive book with all the local attractions, restaurant recommendations and information leaflets, along with books on the local area, cycling and walking routes and trips further afield if you are feeling adventurous. We look forward to welcoming you at La Gautrie and seeing you soon - A bientôt Paul et Sandra!

Languages:

English, French
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