Rene

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Property Type: Gite Sleeps Max: 7 Bedrooms: 3 Swimming Pool: No Town: Bayeux Region: Calvados Reference Number: GD23636/F7 Major towns and distance from property: Bayeux 18 Kms Caen 46 Kms Le Havre 148 Kms

Rene is situated in an historic village conveniently situated for exploring the sites of Normandy. Excellent roads make it easily accessible from the ports of Cherbourg and le Havre (90 minutes) and only 45 minutes from Caen. The coast is only 30 minutes away and the lovely medieval city of Bayeux only 15 minutes. Dating from the 17th century Balleroy was built round its magnificent château*, which still crowns the wide tree lined approach to the village very impressively. There is a fine market place and a wide range of shops – there is no need to get in your car at all is you don’t want to! There is a well-stocked supermarket, two boulangeries, a charcuterie and butchers, all within easy walking distance of the house. Rene is a well furnished and comfortable family home with great character which sleeps 5-6 people. It is centrally-heated so that you can enjoy the riches of the area in any season. There are wonderful views to the rear of the house over the château ground and the Cerisy forest (lovely in winter when the trees are covered in frost!) and the south facing patio with its traditional stone walls, makes a wonderful setting for meals ‘al fresco’. Rene, set in a traditional French village setting, makes an ideal holiday base whatever the season. *Open to the public

The centrally heated accommodation includes: On the ground floor you will find well equipped breakfast kitchen with gas cooker, fridge, freezer, microwave, electric kettle and toaster. Also a comfortable lounge/dining room with an antique pine dining table large enough to sit six, a three-seater (sprung) bed settee and two armchairs. There is also an antique pine china cabinet and captain’s chair. French doors lead to a balcony with steps down to a sunny walled patio. Gardens lead off down to the stream. There is a shower room and separate toilet with a laundry area and automatic washing machine An antique polished wood staircase leads to the first floor which provides a large double bedroom with double bed (king size duvet), pine wardrobe and chest of drawersand twin room with two single beds, a chest of drawers and a hanging rail There is also a pretty single bedroom with single bed (guest bed under), wardrobe, bookcase and chest of drawers. and a small TV lounge with TV and VHS video, two-seater settee and armchair. All linen is provided.

Places of Interest

Whether you are looking for a holiday lazing on our sunny patio or on one of the many sandy beaches on the coast, or whether you enjoy something a little more active, Balleroy offers an ideal centre for your holiday. From here it is easy to explore the rich cultural and historical heritage of this part of Normandy, and to enjoy some of the prettiest scenery in France. Local attractions -Miles and miles of unspoilt countryside dotted with attractive villages, many with medieval churches -Fine sandy beaches and safe bathing (30 minutes away.) -Lovely coastline with a wide variety of seaside resorts and harbours -D Day landing sites, war cemeteries and museums -The château in Balleroy (** in the Michelin guide) and the museum of ballooning -Bayeaux -tapestry, cathedral and medieval centre (15 minutes) -Extensive forests for walking, riding or cycling (on the doorstep!) -Golf – overlooking Omaha beach -The abbeys of Juare Mondaye and Cerisy ...and a little further afield -Caen -Peace Museum and abbey built by William the Conqueror -Medieval port of Honfleur -Fashionable resort of Deauville -Suisse Normande (1 hour’s drive) with it's mountains, canoeing, orienteering, cycling, and horse riding, -The famous abbey of Mont St Michel -The chateau and cathedral at Falaise -Paris!Just four hours drive away or take the train from Bayeaux.

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