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Exterior
View from the road
Property grounds
View at rear over our fields

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Laundry
  • Parking available
  • Kitchen
  • Pet-friendly
NZ$122
avg per night

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Pré-En-Pail-Saint-Samson, Pays De La Loire
  • Normandie-Maine Regional Natural Park
    â€Ș1 min walk‬
  • Carrouges ChĂąteau
    â€Ș18 min drive‬
  • Bagnoles de l'Orne Casino
    â€Ș30 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Garden
Dining area
The current price is NZ$122
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2/4-person house in the heart of a charming hamlet

  • Pet-friendly
  • Parking available
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26 Aug - 9 Sept
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About the area

Pré-en-Pail

Located in Pré-en-Pail, this farm stay is in a rural area. Normandie-Maine Regional Natural Park and Gorges de Villiers reflect the area's natural beauty and area attractions include Jardins de la MansoniÚre and Parc du Chùteau de la Roche-Bagnoles. Rafting and fishing offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with horse riding and cycling nearby.

What's nearby

  • Normandie-Maine Regional Natural Park - 1 min walk - 0.0 km
  • Carrouges ChĂąteau - 18 min drive - 15.6 km
  • Gorges de Villiers - 26 min drive - 17.3 km
  • Bagnoles de l'Orne Casino - 30 min drive - 30.1 km
  • ChĂąteau de La Motte-Husson - 64 min drive - 66.8 km

Getting around

  • Alençon Station - 29 min drive

Restaurants

  • â€ȘThe Famous Knight - ‬10 min drive
  • â€ȘCĂŽtĂ© Parc - ‬6 min drive
  • â€ȘLe Normandie - ‬3 min drive
  • â€ȘLa Sosta - ‬4 min drive
  • â€ȘRelais de Ciral - ‬7 min drive

About this property

Beautifully restored 19th-century farmhouse

Stone-built family farmhouse, built at the end of the 19th century and in the ownership of the family until 2015.

Situated on the edge of a tranquil 'village fleuri de France', neighbouring the beautiful village church and set in 8 acres of its own land.

5 minute drive (or 20 minutes walk, for the more adventurous!) from the local market town with a range of dining, shopping and services, including banks and post office.

Private, gated off-road parking and lovely traditional walled garden in which you will be able to enjoy the Normandy sunshine.

The house offers a large kitchen/dining room and a cosy salon on the ground floor, two large double and one twin bedroom on the first floor with ample space for cots etc for young families. The bathroom includes a shower and character free-standing bath and modern toilet.

The interior has been fully renovated in French rustic style, but with all modern appliances.

Property manager

Bob C
Premier Host

Languages

English, French

Amenities

Pet-friendly
Parking available
Laundry

House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Check out before 11:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

Events allowed: family gatherings, birthday parties, weddings
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Pets

Pets allowed: dogs (limit 2 total)
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Smoking

Smoking allowed: in designated areas

Important information

You need to know

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
Parties and events (including family gatherings, birthday parties and weddings) are allowed on site. Maximum attendees: 18

We should mention

Cash transactions at this property cannot exceed GBP 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

Frequently asked questions

Is Beautifully restored 19th-century farmhouse pet-friendly?

Yes, this farm house allows dogs (limit 2 total).

What time is check-in at Beautifully restored 19th-century farmhouse?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Beautifully restored 19th-century farmhouse?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Beautifully restored 19th-century farmhouse located?

Situated in a rural location, this farm stay is 0.1 mi (0.1 km) from Normandie-Maine Regional Natural Park and within 12 miles (20 km) of Carrouges ChĂąteau and Gorges de Villiers. Jardins de la MansoniĂšre and Chapelle du Petit Saint Ceneri are also within 16 miles (25 km).

Beautifully restored 19th-century farmhouse Reviews

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 24 out of 39 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 12 out of 39 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 39 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 39 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 39 reviews

8.6/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Check-in

8.6/10

Communication

9.4/10

Location

9.4/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

8/10 Good

Linda p.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location

Lovely old house

Lovely peaceful place, we enjoyed our stay. Eddie was on hand to help with anything!
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kathryn W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great property

Rustic and rural experience-very relaxing and peaceful
Stayed 7 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kathryn W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

A relaxing return visit

It has charm and character, we particularly enjoyed spending time in the kitchen cooking, reading and playing games. The U supermarket is brilliant! We plan another return visit in late May/early June!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kathryn W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Very relaxing break

The property was as described, clean and comfortable with lots of suggestions from the owner Bob for places to visit and things to do.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Phil B., Eastleigh

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Rustic charm

Only stayed for one night but was very nice. Would recommend.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2022

8/10 Good

Jacqueline B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, location, listing accuracy

Amazing place

The house is big, well equipped and cosy. Eddy, the friendly neighbour, will help you out in case you're in need. The garden is enormous and offers shade during the heat waves, that's precious! You'll find bio and local food in the main village of Pré-en-Pail, if you're not fan of Super U food, that is. You'll find plenty of picturesque sites to visit, and lots of possibilities for hikes, biking, or horse-riding.
Stayed 11 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Sheila M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Beautiful old house in a peaceful rural village.

Lovely old stone house, brimming with character. Tastefully decorated in keeping with its age. Situated next to a church and with large supermarket less than 5 minutes in the car. Large garden overlooking the countryside at the rear. Satellite TV was great in the evenings when we returned from our days out. Friendly hosts gave us lots of useful information about the area. Thanks to Bob, his wife and Eddie. We had a great time. Only wish our stay was longer!
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Paul R., UK

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

A perfect retreat

We had the best stay we could have hoped for. If you’re looking for an original French country retreat, a base to explore Normandy, quiet evenings and soundless sleep, this is the place for you. It’s genuine, French rural living at its most authentic. Unspoiled, charming and immensely pleasurable. No shops but a supermarket less than five minutes drive away and, if needed, the friendly help and guidance of the owners neighbour, Eddie, just over the road. Highly recommended.
Stayed 10 nights in Jul 2022

6/10 Okay

Robert L.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Disliked: Cleanliness

Quaint house but lacking the necessities.

Got in late and house was not properly cleaned and had no toilet paper. Previous tenants towels on the bathroom floor and no sheets on the beds. Quaint little village but no store to get anything like toilet paper. From this trip we learned to always keep some tp with us..
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Silke Andrea v.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Wir haben hier 10 Tage Urlaub als Familie (Kinder 9, 15, 17 Jahre Hund) gemacht und uns rundum wohl gefĂŒhlt. Das Haus ist genau wie auf den Bildern abgebildet. Wer schönen und rustikalen französischen Stil und Charme mag, ist hier genau richtig. Ruhig gelegen, der Hund konnte sich frei auf dem GrundstĂŒck bewegen. Im Haus selbst ist alles an Kochtöpfen, Geschirr, Besteck etc., auch WLAN vorhanden.Bob, der Gastgeber und sein Nachbar Eddie haben sich immer wieder nach uns erkundigt und gute Tipps fĂŒr AusflĂŒge gegeben. Direkt im Ort ist ein kleiner Spielplatz mit Basketballfeld und eine Tischtennisplatte, hier waren wir fast jeden Abend. Der Super U (Vollsortimenter) ist ca 4 km entfernt, hier kann auch per Karte getankt werden. Lidl und Aldi gibt es im Nachbarort Alençon. Wir fanden den Urlaub rundum gelungen und kommen gerne wieder.
Stayed 9 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Eric L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Stayed 4 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

bruno S.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Le bonheur est dans le pré-(en-Pail-St Samson)

Location trĂšs intĂ©ressante avec beaucoup de potentiel. Il y a des travaux en attente qui ne nous ont pas gĂȘnĂ©s. Si vous aimez le charme et l’authenticitĂ© des fermes normandes, le calme et la place Ă  l’intĂ©rieur comme Ă  l’extĂ©rieur, c’est ici ! Nos animaux se sont sentis comme chez eux, dedans comme dehors et tout Ă  fait en sĂ©curitĂ©. Le confort est assez rustique mais de bon aloi et rien ne nous a manquĂ©. Il y a mĂȘme Ă©normĂ©ment de choses ! La cuisine est grande et plutĂŽt bien agencĂ©e. La cour intĂ©rieure est au soleil toute la journĂ©e. Et notre hĂŽte est vraiment trĂšs sympathique. C'est un amoureux de la rĂ©gion et il nous a bien orientĂ©s pour les visites incontournables locales. Le village est charmant, agrĂ©able, bien fleuri et trĂšs calme. Il y a des 2 circuits de marche trĂšs bien entretenus. Et la voie verte de la vĂ©loscĂ©nie est facilement accessible. Les commerces sont proches (PrĂ©-en-Pail). Nous ne regrettons pas ce choix de location. Et nous reviendrons fort probablement.
Stayed 21 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Evelyne G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Excellent séjour

Nous sommes tombés sous le charme de cette maison ! Tout etait parfait. Merci beaucoup
Stayed 3 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jim M., Oxfordshire, UK

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Our stay in France

We had a fabulous time, staying in a beautiful and authentic French house. Looking forward to visiting again, soon.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2022

2/10 Terrible

Didier L.

Liked: Location
Disliked: Cleanliness, communication

DĂ©cevant et sale.

Nous sommes restés moins d'une dans l'hébergement. Il était sale. Les serviettes de bains étaient jaunies, des miettes étaient encore présente sur la cuisine. Le sol était sale. Les lits tiennent a peine debout.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2022

8/10 Good

HĂ©lĂšne R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

TRANQUILLE

BON ACCEUIL MERCI
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Claire d.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Excellent séjour

Nous avons passĂ© un trĂšs bon sĂ©jour, la maison est trĂšs agrĂ©able, au calme dans un petit village. Nous avons profitĂ© du grand jardin Ă  l’arriĂšre. Le voisin de Robert trĂšs sympathique nous a accueilli chaleureusement et a Ă©tĂ© disponible pour nous. Je recommande vivement ! Nous espĂ©rons revenir pour un autre sĂ©jour entre amis
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Eric D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Maison agréable

Maison au calme et spacieuse. La literie est dure.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2022

8/10 Good

Sonia L.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Logement accueillant et idéal pour famille

Nous avons bien profité de ce logement qui correspondait parfaitement à nos attentes.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2022

8/10 Good

Patricia B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, location, listing accuracy

pour se rertouver entre amis et/ou famille

Petit village au calme, randonnées au départ du gßte. ne pas oublier sel, poivre, huile, vinaigre et filtres à café... grand terrain pour jouer au ballon, badminton,... 2 terrains de boules, jeux pour enfants et terrain de basket face à la mairie (à deux pas du gßte) . Attention si vous avez besoin de votre téléphone, la réception/émission est faible. Gßte trÚs propre et spacieux. Merci à BOB et son voisin.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2022

8/10 Good

christine b.

Liked: Cleanliness, location, listing accuracy
Disliked: Check-in, communication

TrĂšs belle maison

C’est juste qu’il n’y avait personne pour nous accueillir et que je n’avais pas le numĂ©ro dans la rue Le numĂ©ro de tĂ©lĂ©phone indiquĂ© de bob est faux Sinon tout Ă©tait bien
Stayed 1 night in May 2022

10/10 Excellent

IrĂšne B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Nous recommandons.

Maison ancienne joliment rénovée. TrÚs propre et trÚs bien équipée. Linge de maison compris et c'est vraiment un plus quand on réserve pour une nuit seulement. Nous n'avons que les valises à poser. L'hÎte n'est pas présent mais le voisin est disponible en cas de problÚme. TrÚs aimable et chaleureux. Nous recommandons ce lieu calme et reposant pour tous ceux qui aiment la campagne. Famille Bzn
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2022

8/10 Good

denis g.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Bon séjour. HÎte trÚs sympathique

Bien
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2021

10/10 Excellent

Melinda M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Petite maison au calme

La maison de Bob correspond à la description et aux photos. C'est une charmante petite maison décorée et meublée avec du bon goût, on y trouve tout ce dont on peut avoir besoin pendant les vacances (la seule chose qui me vient à l'esprit est le sÚche-cheveux que je n'ai pas trouvé, mais cela n'était pas bien grave). La maison se situe dans une petite commune, à 15-30 minutes d'attractions touristiques comme le belvédÚre du mont des Avaloirs, le village classé de Saint-Céneri-le-Gérei, des cidreries et des fermes à chÚvre à visiter. Des chemins de randonnées sont également accessibles pour les amateurs de la nature. Nous avons passé un agréable séjours (2 adultes et 2 enfants en bas ùge). Merci !
Stayed 3 nights in May 2021

10/10 Excellent

Tania D., United Kingdom

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Relaxing and peaceful, great location.

Lovely, authentic property done up to a high standard. Perfect location for discovering north and south, with lots of attractions to visit. Very peaceful, only a short drive to the nearest supermarket. Communication with Bob was exceptional. Very forthcoming with suggestions and in replying to messages. Eddy who welcomed us on arrival was very friendly. Unfortunately, due to quarantine rules being placed whilst we were on day 3, we had to return to the UK, however would happily rebook this property again.
Stayed 8 nights in Aug 2020