Normandy Barn

An eco-friendly 18th Century Granite Stone Barn suitable for adults.
The Barn is perfectly situated to explore the many areas of interest in Normandy, including nearby Calvados and Brittany.
Normandy is famous for its wonderful cider, green pastures, stone houses and delicious cheeses. Calvados is famous for its Apple Cider and Apple Brandy.
There is always a wide variety of locally grown and made products to sample.

The Barn is ideally located to explore all the beauty and history of many areas, including Mont St Michel, the famous French monastery, Caen Cathedral, the Bayeux Tapestry, Mortain Cascades (waterfalls) and historic, scenic Avranches.
We are only 2hr 20 mins from Paris by train, which can be visited as a day trip.

There is a National Park close by for exploring and with spectacular views and miles of walking and hiking trails.

The Barn is a very comfortable, luxuriously appointed, fully furnished, 2 bedrooms, 2 bathroom granite stone renovation. Ideally suited to one or two couples for both long and short term rental.

Ground Floor
A large open plan lounge and dining room with a terrific wood burning stove. The barn has under-floor heating throughout, so suitable for both summer and mid-winter stays.
We have French and English satellite TV and the house has free Wi-Fi Broadband Internet.
The kitchen is fully equipped for the most particular chefs and there is also a large refrigerator/freezer, dishwasher and washing machine.
A separate downstairs WC

First Floor
Two ensuite bedrooms, both with King Size beds. One has an ensuite with shower and the other has an ensuite with an enormous bath and a separate shower, both have heated towel rails.
A study nook upstairs on the landing, with a small desk for study or internet use.
A mezzanine floor level, giving a feeling of openness.
There are some exposed granite walls throughout the Barn.

Outside
A large garden surrounds the house, with two patio areas at the front and back of the house to enjoy morning or evening sunshine with a view of the surrounding countryside.

Well-appointed luxury accommodation. New modern furniture with a French twist.

Underfloor heating makes the barn also suitable for mid-winter stays.

The barn is spacious, light and airy with comfortable, new modern eclectic furniture.

The kitchen is fully equipped for the most aspiring chefs and has lots of bench space, including a double sink to make food preparation a breeze.

Sorry, no pets and the property is unsuitable for children.

Stylish garden patio setting, great for alfresco dining.

Enjoy the views and sunshine from your own patio for breakfast, lunch or supper.

The barn is located in a small rural hamlet close to Sourdeval in Normandy, about 300 km west of Paris

Ideally situated to explore Normandy and regions of Normandy, Calvados and Brittany.

Experience French country living in a comfortable, stylish modern Barn renovation.

The nearest big town with full services is Sourdeval, which is a few minutes north. Although a relatively small town, it is known a 'Village of Flowers' in summertime and has all services. Here you can find most things you require, including a patisserie and bread shops, a butcher, several bars, newsagents, post office, ATM terminals with a Credit Agricole bank, pizza shop, small cafes, and 2 supermarkets and garages.

There is a Farmers Market on Tuesdays in town with a wide variety of produce and local fare and other markets every day of the week in nearby towns of St Hilaire, Dol de Bretagne and Mortain.

Choice of dining from fine authentic French Cuisine through to modern eateries in town centres to traditional fare at local restaurants.

Mortain is located south about 3 km, and has spectacular views over the countryside, including 2 famous waterfalls.(Petite and Grande Cascades)

Public swimming pool available in Mortain.

There is a full golf course in Vire.

We do our grocery shopping at the supermarket on the northern outskirts of Mortain, which is about 3kms south of us and easily accessible. Vire has a much larger shopping centre, and has a great historic monument at it centre.

Most shops are closed from 12 noon to 2pm, although the larger supermarkets are an exception. The little supermarket in Sourdeval is open on Sunday mornings.

Mont St Michel - 1 hour drive.
Avranche - 45 mins
Caen - 1 hour
Bayeux - 1 hour
Rennes - 90 mins