Charming longere gite, fully equipped, 2 en suite bedrooms + heated pool WiFi
Fully equipped centrally heated, 2 bedroom gite sleeping 4 adults or children, plus clic clac for additional 2 persons in lounge. Free Wifi. Exposed beams downstairs and pierre apparent walls with an enclosed fireplace for cosy evenings in winter (some wood available) Private BBQ area and use of owners new (2023) fully refurbished heated swimming pool 10 x 5 m and 1.8m deep - takes 5 or 6 adults children easily. Pool shared with the other gite, and is now available April - October with the new sliding cover and heat exchanger Large garden shared with gite 1 with football area, childs swing table tennis and badminton. Childrens slide and Basket ball hoop. Situated in small village 10 miles from Mortagne au Perche, in quiet surroundings. Big Super U Supermarket 10 mins away. Owned by a British resident family - plenty of bird watching without moving from your front door, (lots of buzzards and even hoopoo) red squirrels, deer, fishing stocked lakes and rivers, and cycling (see Voie verte, cycle route Alencon - Mortagne) and forest walks. Also golf course (Belleme) within 15 miles, Alencon 20 miles. Flexible change over day to take advantage of cheaper midweek ferry fares, and possibility of extra days for example for those wanting a bit more than a week but not 2 weeks Ideal for winter lets as fully centrally heated and also wood burning fireplace in lounge gives cosy appeal. See also our other gite at this location 730811. Off road car parking is on site next to gite - for ease of loading unloading.
The gite is typical norman style - with exposed beams downstairs and pierre apparent (exposed stone) walls upstairs and downstairs, tastefully converted in 2006 from part of our old longere (farmhouse). We offer complimentary coffee, tea, milk and sugar on arrival for 7 day stays. Short stays just a bottle of our homegrown cider Downstairs; Fully equipped kitchen/diner with washing mc, gas cooker, fridgefreezer microwave and dishwasher, plus kettle toaster and coffee machine with all utensils, plus dining table for 6. Lounge with seating and clic clac, TV DVD CD radio player. Open (glass fronted) fireplace chimney with some wood supplied
Full Gas central heating and hot water. Upstairs. Double bedroom with 140cm bed seat and full ensuite shower, wc, washbasin. Shuttered window. Twin bedroom with twin beds suitable adult or children and ensuite shower and washbasin. Off landing area wc room. Outside; Private bbq area to front with table and 6 chairs and parasol, with barbecue and tools.
Private parking, plenty of lawn, swing set, table tennis, volleyball and badminton net ( childs camping on request). Swimming pool (20 metres from gite) Tenants have use of owners private heated 10 metre pool open early May - end Sept equipped with sun loungers and parasols.
The gite is in a small village of about 30 houses and 12 farms. Nearest town is Laleu with Pizza Bar restaurant Epicierie - a 20 minute stroll, and they do take away. Also Ste Scolasse sur Sarthe with bar, grocers shop, post office, bakers, charcuterie and hair dresser (about 1.5 miles away). Largest town nearby Le Mele sur Sarthe (5 miles) with garage, pharmacy, hotels, banks, bars restaurants main post office and hotels plus many shops, supermarket and petrol.
Visit our orchard to see where we grow our apples ( 4000 kilos in 2013!) to make cider and meet our friendly black Ouessant sheep flock. They can be fed by hand!
To find us enter Bures 61170 or Bures ORNE in the SAT NAV
On arrival in the village there are no road names but will bring you to the centre next to the church - and our entry gates are just 5 metres across the road from the church.
If you are travelling on the A28 from Calais or A88/A28 from Caen Falaise take the Sees exit. There is a new Sees bypass which will take you to the roundabout next to Auno sur Orne on the Mortagne road. DO NOT exit at the Gace junction which many GPS will try to make you do - it isnt easier believe us!
If you arrive at Beauvais Airport come via Rouen and A28 or it will take you to Paris and then to us (it calculates it to be 2 minutes faster but don't believe it)
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About the area
Bures
Located in Bures, this cottage is in a rural area and near a water park. Le Musée du Vélo and The Museum of Tourouvre are cultural highlights, and some of the area's attractions include The Vegetal Cuisine of Hermeline and Le Pin National Stud Farm. Windsurfing and sailing offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with horse riding and cycling nearby.
Normandie-Maine Regional Natural Park - 2 min drive - 2.4 km
Perche Regional Nature Park - 10 min drive - 10.0 km
Sanctuaire Notre-Dame de Montligeon - 28 min drive - 32.2 km
Le Pin National Stud Farm - 40 min drive - 42.6 km
Carrouges Château - 53 min drive - 60.8 km
Getting around
Sées Station - 22 min drive
Restaurants
McDonald's - 11 min drive
McDonald's - 10 min drive
Gang Of Pizza - 6 min drive
Bar PMU la Renaissance - 8 min drive
Leconte Bernard - 2 min drive
Frequently asked questions
Does Charming longere gite, fully equipped, 2 en suite bedrooms + heated pool WiFi have a pool?
Yes, this property has an outdoor pool. Pool types include heated pools.
How much does it cost to stay at Charming longere gite, fully equipped, 2 en suite bedrooms + heated pool WiFi?
As of 11 May 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Charming longere gite, fully equipped, 2 en suite bedrooms + heated pool WiFi on 17 May 2026 start from NZ$231, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.
Is Charming longere gite, fully equipped, 2 en suite bedrooms + heated pool WiFi pet-friendly?
No, pets are not allowed at this property.
How much is parking at Charming longere gite, fully equipped, 2 en suite bedrooms + heated pool WiFi?
On-site parking is available at the property.
What time is check-in at Charming longere gite, fully equipped, 2 en suite bedrooms + heated pool WiFi?
Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.
What time is check-out at Charming longere gite, fully equipped, 2 en suite bedrooms + heated pool WiFi?
Checkout is at 11:00 AM.
Where is Charming longere gite, fully equipped, 2 en suite bedrooms + heated pool WiFi located?
Situated in a rural location, this cottage is 1.6 mi (2.6 km) from Normandie-Maine Regional Natural Park and within 9 miles (15 km) of Perche Regional Nature Park and Church of Notre Dame of Mortagne-au-Perche. Sees Cathedral is 12.2 mi (19.6 km) away.
Reviews
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Exceptional
Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
Lovely cottage, amazing pool and perfect for exploring the area
Thankyou to Alan and Heather for being great hosts, very helpful with local knowledge, we had a very relaxing stay
We had a lovely relaxing and peaceful holiday in Bures, a well equipped and beautifully clean and well maintained house , with large gardens, a lovely pool and a great table tennis table! Lots of places to explore nearby in true rural Normandy , but easy access to larger centres like Rouen and by train up to Paris for the day. Alan and Heather were very welcoming , and were really helpful re local knowledge and information; we really enjoyed our stay
Anthea W.
Stayed 10 nights in Jun 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 8 July 2024
Anthea.
We were very happy you enjoyed your stay and thank you for choosing us.
You are welcome back anytime.
Alan and Heather
We thoroughly enjoyed our peaceful stay in Bures. Everything you could need was catered for & the pool was a real highlight. Alan & Heather went above & beyond, to help us out and make our stay wonderful. We'd definitely recommend this place! Many thanks!
We had a fab holiday in Bures, the location is glorious and we all loved the pool! Really friendly and helpful hosts (thanks Alan for the help with the car lamp adjuster stickers!) . We enjoyed hearing about the history of the properties as well. Only let down was the weather, but we found plenty to do, and feeding the sheep was enjoyed by our girls!
Ginny L.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 6 August 2023
Thanks for your visit
Sorry about the weather, but at least the pool was warm!
You are welcome back anytime.
I booked a last minute surprise long weekend away for me and my 3 boys aged 12, 10 & 1. The hosts were fantastic and very friendly and welcomed us on our arrival. They recognised my two older boys were dying to try out the pool and it didn’t disappoint. Perfect temperature and very clean. The accommodation was very homely and comfortable and clean. Throughout our stay, Alan and Heather ensured the boys had plenty to play with to keep them occupied and were very helpful giving suggestions on days out. I’ll definitely go there again! Without the boys next time
Nous avons été très bien accueilli par Alan et Heather. La location est conforme à la description, très propre et très calme. Nous reviendrons avec plaisir.
Le séjour chez Alan et Heather a été très ressourçant ! Les hôtes nous ont très bien accueillies et ont été attentifs à ce que nous passions un bon séjour. La maison située dans le village de Bures permet tout à la fois de se reposer au calme et de faire de belles promenades dans la région. Nous recommandons !
Nous avons été comblés par toutes les attentions d'hôtes très sympathiques. Le gîte est extrêmement confortable. Les enfants se sont régalés. Nous reviendrons sans hésiter.
Propriétaires très chaleureux. Gite, piscine, environnement extra. Rien à dire de négatif, que du plus ! Je recommande vivement ce petit coin de paradis !
comfortabele gite met prima zwembad. locatie is zeer geschikt om de Perche regio te verkennen. vrij kleine donkere woonkamer. jammer dat de buiten plek niet echt prive is. Zeer vriendelijke hoast. zeer schoon. Wel een beetje aan de prijs.
Gerard v.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2020
Response from VrboOwner on 5 August 2020
Thanks for your visit. We were delighted to have you and you are all welcome back anytime.
We had a wonderful 3 day stay in Bures at the cottage. Alan and Heather were wonderful hosts., available when we needed them but also hands off. Our son had a great time in the pool (which is even better in person than the photos) and we were able to rest and relax with no worries. This house itself was well appointed with a great kitchen. We were really surprised to find both a gas stove and private bbq outside which made cooking meals easy and enjoyable. We loved the quiet but also having access to larges villages a short drive away. We would certainly stay here again and recommend to any friends that wanted to see the area
What a really lovely property! Really high quality interior with top kitchen gadgets, decent TV and DVD setup. Good WiFi (we were able to watch UK television on my iPad). Rooms were good size, both with en-suite shower and toilet. Downstairs the lounge was decent size. We particularly loved the kitchen dining room with it’s big table and plenty of room and gadgets.
Outside there are a number of generous seating areas to enjoy the beautiful grounds. The pool and it’s surrounding area is top quality. Big pool.
Alan and Heather were very welcoming and easygoing. Thanks again for all the strawberries- we ate the lot for our breakfast(s). We would definitely go back. What a relaxing and quality place to stay.
Mike B.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2019
Verified
10/10 Excellent
NINA F.
2 June 2019
Un excellent week-end
Un week-end à la campagne très agréable. Des hôtes aux petits soins pour nous accueillir et répondre à toutes nos demandes (y compris nous dépanner en poêle à crêpes :)) dans un cadre très reposant.
Merci à vous Heather et Alan!
NINA F.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2019
Response from VrboOwner on 6 March 2020
Thanks for your visit and review. You were all very welcome here. Glad you enjoyed the pool and the great weather and had chance to see the Normandy countryside. Alan and Heather
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Patrice P.
23 April 2019
Excellentissime
Un petit paradis à 2h de Paris . Des hôtes accueillants et très agréables. Nous ont fait partager l'amour de leur village en pleine campagne, au calme et avec des commerces de proximité très bien. Logement excellent. Cadre très bien pour les familles, mes enfants ont adoré . À refaire sans hésitation.
Patrice P.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2019
Verified
10/10 Excellent
cecile p.
20 April 2019
Excellent séjour.
Très bon séjour à Bures.
Les propriétaires sont très agréables et bienveillants envers leurs hôtes. Ils gâtent enfants et adultes.
Le logement est très propre et agréable à vivre avec un très grand extérieur où tout est à dispo: jeux, table, transat, bbq...
Un bon bol d'air et de sérénité.
Très bonne adresse.
Encore merci à Alan et Heather.
Cécile, Tom et Max.
cecile p.
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2019
Response from VrboOwner on 6 March 2020
Perfect family, ideal guests. No problems at all and would be very happy to see them again. Thank you for your visit and your present.
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Peter R.
5 March 2019
Sympathique, en parfait état
Ce fut un séjour agréable même par temps froid et pluvieux!
Peter R.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2019
Archival
10/10 Excellent
Chris C.
23 August 2016
Great service, gite as described. Highly recommend
Alan and Heather were the perfect hosts. Nothing too much trouble, but also not "in your face". Communication excellent and the travel tips beforehand were very welcome. Gite as described with everything that you would need. Don't be put off by the "shared" pool as there is loads of room for everyone. Hope to visit again. Highly recommended.
Chris C.
Response from VrboOwner on 6 March 2020
Thanks for taking the time to review. We hope you enjoyed the rest of your holiday, and we would be delighted to see you all again sometime. We are also looking forward to seeing the British Puy de Fou.
About the host
Hosted by Mr Alan Wilkins
We live on site and are there if you need help or have questions
What makes this property unique
A calm place for a break but not far from amenities
Languages:
English, French
Premier Host
They consistently provide great experiences for their guests