Tastefully furnished 17th Century Normandy Cottage

Sleeps 4 guests

Beautiful garden with views over valley

Close to elegant seaside resort of Granville

Weekly rental from £210

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Village L'Oritel is a small Normandy hamlet set in a beautiful valley near the market town of Gavray and the elegant seaside town, Granville. The cottage is tucked away on the edge of the village in approximately two and a half acres. Built in the 17th century, it is spacious and comfortably furnished.

Downstairs is a comfortable sitting room with an open stone fireplace, woodburning stove, settee and some antique chairs. A kitchen/diner seats four, with french doors opening onto a garden terrace with views over the valley and a beautiful pond.

The staircase leads upstairs to a bedroom with a double bed, dressing table, and hanging wardrobes. An en-suite bathroom has a French hip bath with shower (classic deep, short bath with a seat) and washbasin. Stairs lead from the main bedroom to a large attic bedroom with 2 single beds and a very low beam! Bed linen (sheets and duvets), tea towels and tablecloths are provided. You will need to bring your own personal towels.

The cottage is within easy reach by car from the ferry ports of Cherbourg (about 1 hour 30 mins), Caen (about 1 hour 20 mins), and St. Malo (about 2 hours).

Adjacent to the cottage is a studio where textile artist Pat O'Neill creates stunning rag rugs and wall hangings.

Normandy is one of the most historic and interesting areas of France, with peaceful rolling countryside, seaside resorts and pretty fishing villages, dramatic chalk cliffs with ancient stone chateaux and fortresses, thatched cottages and farmhouses with orchards. In spring the hedgerows are full of wild flowers and the orchards burst with apple blossom.

The essence of Normandy is its produce: This is the land of butter and cream, famous cheeses and seafood. Normandy supplies nearly half of France's dairy products and is famous for Camembert, a cheese best eaten when soft in the centre, not runny. Much of the local cuisine includes creamy sauces. Cider and Calvados (apple brandy) are made in the region, and Pommeau is a sweet, popular aperitif made from a mixture of the two. Another area specialty is 'agneau pre sale' which can be found in some small coastal villages. It is lamb that has been fed on salt marshes by the sea. Oyster beds can also be found along the coast, with many good seafood restaurants in the area.

Normandy is beautiful in the spingtime with temperatures of 13°-17°C (55°-63°F) in April and May, and wildflowers and blossom appear all over the countryside. The summer, June through September, averages 20°-21°C (68°-70°F). June, July and August are generally the best months, and the weather can be changeable in September. October is cooler, averaging 15°C (60°F).

Local towns for Village L'Oritel are Gavray (5 mins) a pretty market town; Granville (20 mins), an elegant seaside town; Villedieu-les-Poeles (20 mins), a centre for copper and pewter working; Avranches (30 mins), the gateway to Brittany; and, of course, Mont St. Michel. To the north is Bayeux (1 hr) with its wonderful tapestry and lace museum and the Normandy landing beaches. Villedieu also has a bell foundry (one of only two in France) with daily guided tours. Boat tours can be arranged from Granville to the Iles des Chassey and the Channel Islands, and there are plenty of clean, sandy beaches near the town. Mont St. Michel has an ancient Christian church and fortress built on a rocky site where, in 708 AD, the Archangel Michael is said to have appeared. Coutances has a cathedral and museum, public gardens, and a market on Thursday.

All the local towns have weekly markets - the best is probably at Villedieu on Tuesdays. There are excellent and reasonable restaurants in the area, including one just up the lane in Mesnil Rogues.

Weekly Rental prices are in British Pounds (sterling). A 15% non-refundable deposit is required on booking, with the full rental payable 4 weeks before arrival. Bed linen (sheets and duvets), tea towels and tablecloths are provided. You will need to bring your own personal towels. Special terms can be arranged for out-of-season lets and short breaks. You are welcome to arrive from 4.00 pm at the start of your holiday, and are asked to leave the cottage by 10.00 am at the end.

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