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Les Quatre Vents was originally the barn, stables and cider press of a former farm dating from 1760. This traditional stone building has been sympathetically converted into spacious and comfortable holiday accommodation and has exposed stonework and oak beams, thus retaining its original charm and character – but with the benefit of all modern facilities and comforts. |
The property is situated in the countryside amid apple orchards and fields at the end of a no-through-lane. It is roughly mid-way between Bayeux and Saint-Lô, 5km south-west of Cerisy-la-Forêt and close to the border of the Manche and Calvados departments. Being in an elevated position, there are lovely views over the valley of the River Elle towards the forest of Cerisy. |
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Les Quatre Vents provides the perfect central base from which to explore this part of Normandy so rich in history and heritage, art and culture, nature and gastronomy. You are within easy reach of miles of beautiful sandy beaches, the medieval cathedral city of Bayeux with its world-famous Tapestry, the D-Day Sites and Museums and the Mont St Michel. It is also an ideal location for walking, cycling, pony-trekking, fishing and birdwatching. |
Private parking for several cars in the large gravelled courtyard to the front of the property. Outside lights. There are attractively planted tubs and window-boxes, climbing roses and honeysuckle. |
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The private, enclosed, quarter-acre rear garden is south-west facing and has lovely views. |
Enjoy the beautiful, scented climbing roses, honeysuckle and jasmine. |
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The well tended garden has attractively planted borders and pots. |
We have planted hundreds of spring-flowering bulbs and many colourful shrubs. There are several fruit trees including cherry, pear and plum, also wild strawberries and various herbs – help yourselves!
Enough good quality wooden garden furniture is provided for 12+ people for outdoor dining and relaxation, including patio sets, sunloungers, parasols and lots of cushions. There is also a triple swing seat, three garden benches and a large mobile barbecue (charcoal). Outdoor games provided include badminton, boules and swing-ball.
There is a large, lockable shed tucked away in a corner of the garden to store your bikes and car roof boxes.
There are lovely views from the lounge in the gîte over the valley towards the forest of Cerisy – whatever the season!
Martin and Lyn, the discreet French-speaking British owners, live in the farmhouse nearby and are available for help and information (including house-hunting). They will happily share their local knowledge to help you plan days out.
© Martin Fletcher, 2007-2010. All Rights Reserved.
