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Cottage located in the countryside near the lake and the forest of Sillé le guillaume
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3 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 690 sq m
Popular amenities
Rooms & beds
3 bedrooms (sleeps 6)
Bedroom 1
1 Double Bed
Bedroom 2
1 Single Bed and 1 Double Bed
Bedroom 3
1 Double Bed
1 bathroom
Bathroom 1
Shower only
Spaces
Deck or patio
Kitchen
Separate dining area
Garden
About this property
Cottage located in the countryside near the lake and the forest of Sillé le guillaume
Rural cottage at the gates of Normandy Maine park: The house is located in the middle of the countryside, 3 km from the village of Mont Saint Jean, offering a fitted and equipped kitchen, a living room (20 m2), a dining room (20 m2), a bathroom with bath, Wc on the ground floor.
Upstairs, 3 bedrooms, one of 15m2 with 1 double bed and 1 baby bed, another of 15 m2 with 1 double bed and 1 single bed and the third of 12 m2 with a double bed.
The house is surrounded by a gravel courtyard of ~ 200 m2 and a meadow. There is a garden furniture and 2 sun loungers.
It is located 5kms from Lake Sillé le Guillaume (supervised swimming in summer, pedal boat, mini-golf, pony, mountain biking circuits ...) and the 3,500 ha national forest (hiking and mountain biking circuits accessible from the House).
In the surrounding area, you can visit Saint Léonard des Bois, in the heart of the Mancelles Alps, with the possibility of going on beautiful hikes. In summer, you can descend the Sarthe by canoe. Do not forget to visit the Gasseau area. The village of Saint Céneri, on the edge of the sarthe, classified in 'The most beautiful villages of France'. The village of Sainte Suzanne is also classified in 'The most beautiful villages of France'.
The nearest major cities are
 Alençon (lace museum and door of Normandy) and
Le Mans (Cathedral, Vieux-Mans, 24 hours of cars).
You will taste a pleasant holiday in a house with a family character, in a calm and serene environment.
Upstairs, 3 bedrooms, one of 15m2 with 1 double bed and 1 baby bed, another of 15 m2 with 1 double bed and 1 single bed and the third of 12 m2 with a double bed.
The house is surrounded by a gravel courtyard of ~ 200 m2 and a meadow. There is a garden furniture and 2 sun loungers.
It is located 5kms from Lake Sillé le Guillaume (supervised swimming in summer, pedal boat, mini-golf, pony, mountain biking circuits ...) and the 3,500 ha national forest (hiking and mountain biking circuits accessible from the House).
In the surrounding area, you can visit Saint Léonard des Bois, in the heart of the Mancelles Alps, with the possibility of going on beautiful hikes. In summer, you can descend the Sarthe by canoe. Do not forget to visit the Gasseau area. The village of Saint Céneri, on the edge of the sarthe, classified in 'The most beautiful villages of France'. The village of Sainte Suzanne is also classified in 'The most beautiful villages of France'.
The nearest major cities are
 Alençon (lace museum and door of Normandy) and
Le Mans (Cathedral, Vieux-Mans, 24 hours of cars).
You will taste a pleasant holiday in a house with a family character, in a calm and serene environment.
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House Rules
Flexible check-in available (contact host in advance of arrival)
Flexible check-out available (contact host to arrange)
Children
Children allowed: ages 0â17
Events
No events allowed
Pets
No pets allowed
Smoking
Smoking is not permitted
Important information
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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
Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property
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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
Mont-Saint-Jean
Located in Mont-Saint-Jean, this cottage is in a rural area and on a lake. Chùteau de Sille-le-Guillaume and Eglise de Sille-le-Guillaume are local landmarks, and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Normandie-Maine Regional Natural Park and Sillé Plage. Le Labymaïs and Jardins de la MansoniÚre are also worth visiting. Fishing and swimming offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with hiking and mountain biking nearby.

Mont-Saint-Jean, Sarthe
What's nearby
- Normandie-Maine Regional Natural Park - 1 min walk - 0.0 km
- Circuit de la Sarthe - 44 min drive - 66.8 km
- Bugatti Circuit - 45 min drive - 67.8 km
- 24 Hours of Le Mans Museum - 46 min drive - 68.4 km
- ChĂąteau de La Motte-Husson - 56 min drive - 69.2 km
Getting around
Restaurants
- âȘLe Celtic - âŹ10 min drive
- âȘAu Refuge du Trappeur - âŹ10 min drive
- âȘCafĂ© du Commerce - âŹ10 min drive
- âȘCiao Papa - âŹ10 min drive
- âȘBar du Lac - âŹ15 min drive
Frequently asked questions
Reviews
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Cleanliness
9.4/10
Check-in
9.6/10
Communication
9.2/10
Location
9.4/10
Listing accuracy
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Verified
28 August 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2025
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10/10 Excellent
Paul E.
19 June 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Tranquility
Paul E.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025
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10/10 Excellent
cyril l.
5 September 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
20/20
cyril l.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2024
Verified
8/10 Good
agnes g.
6 June 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Une belle campagne
agnes g.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2023
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10/10 Excellent
Verified traveller
15 May 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Parfait,
Verified traveller
Stayed 3 nights in May 2023
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Jean paul H.
10 May 2021
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Nature et randonnée
Jean paul H.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2021
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Domique G.
8 October 2020
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Que du bonheur
Domique G.
Verified
10/10 Excellent
marie-anne c.
1 September 2020
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Excellente situation pour découvrir la région
marie-anne c.
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2020
Verified
6/10 Okay
Jen N.
17 September 2019
Rural cottage that makes a good base to see the area.
Jen N.
Archival
8/10 Good
berengere m.
17 August 2016
jolie maison joli paysage
berengere m.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2016
Archival
8/10 Good
JACKY P.
2 June 2015
weekend de pentecote
JACKY P.
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