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Beautifully restored 19th-century farmhouse

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Exterior
Interior
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
TV, fireplace, DVD player, books
3 bedrooms, iron/ironing board, WiFi, bed sheets

Reviews

9.0 out of 10

Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Pet-friendly
  • Kitchen

Explore the area

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Pré-En-Pail-Saint-Samson, Pays De La Loire
  • Normandie-Maine Regional Natural Park
    1 min walk
  • Etoile Kebab
    3 min drive
  • La Ferté-Macé Bus Station
    25 min drive
  • Alencon (XAN)
    22 min drive

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Charming bed and breakfast near the town of ALENCON 6 KM

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Charming bed and breakfast near the town of ALENCON 6 KM

About the area

Pré-en-Pail

Located in Pré-en-Pail, this farm stay is in a rural location, within a 15-minute drive of Normandie-Maine Regional Natural Park and Carrouges Château. .This farm stay is 12.2 mi (19.6 km) from Gorges de Villiers and 12.5 mi (20.1 km) from Jardins de la Mansonière.
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What's nearby

  • Normandie-Maine Regional Natural Park - 1 min walk
  • Carrouges Château - 15 min drive
  • Bagnoles de l'Orne Casino - 25 min drive
  • Bagnoles de L'Orne en Normandie Golf Club - 26 min drive
  • Château de La Motte-Husson - 48 min drive

Getting around

  • Alençon Station - 29 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The Famous Knight - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Côté Parc - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Le Normandie - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪La Sosta - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Relais 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.

There's a private patio. A kitchen is outfitted with a refrigerator, an oven, and a stovetop. Conveniences include a phone, as well as a microwave and a washing machine.
Take in the views from a garden.
Guests will find features like internet access and onsite parking.

Property manager

Bob C

Languages

English, French

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Internet access

Parking and public transport

  • On-site parking options include a garage

Outdoors

  • Garden

More

  • Books
  • Designated smoking areas

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bed sheets
  • Heating

Entertainment

  • DVD player
  • TV

Food and drink

  • Cookware/dishes/utensils
  • Kitchen
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Fridge
  • Spices
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster

More

  • Fireplace
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Phone
  • Washing machine

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Pets

Pets allowed
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs only
2 total pets

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

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
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation

We should mention

Cash transactions at this property cannot exceed GBP 1000, due to national regulations; for further details, please contact the property using information in the booking confirmation
A car is required for transportation to and from this property

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Beautifully restored 19th-century farmhouse Reviews

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 22 out of 36 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 11 out of 36 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 36 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 36 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 36 reviews" "

8.6/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Kathryn W.

Liked: Cleanliness
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
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

6/10 Okay

Robert L.

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

Jim M., Oxfordshire, UK

Liked: Cleanliness
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

10/10 Excellent

Phil B., Eastleigh

Liked: Cleanliness
Rustic charm
Only stayed for one night but was very nice. Would recommend.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Sheila M.

Liked: Cleanliness
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
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

10/10 Excellent

Tania D., United Kingdom

Liked: Cleanliness
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

10/10 Excellent

Chet G., Cambridge, MA, USA

Liked: Cleanliness
Peaceful farmhouse experience in Normandy
We had a wonderful 4 night stay here, in what seemed like paradise to us. We were blessed with perfect weather, in early September. The fields around the farmhouse were serene and beautiful. We walked miles of trails around the farm. We drove kilometers of back country roads in the gorgeous Normandy countryside. Total peace and quiet. We visited the spectacular Chateau de Carrouges and several other charming villages. Plenty of shops just 3km away in Pré-en-Pail. If you are looking for a peaceful country retreat, this is it. It includes three large bedrooms. The bathroom has a lovely clawfoot bathtub. The living room is quite comfortable, but we spent most of our time sitting outdoors. The caretaker, Eddy, lives next door and he was super helpful. He gave us some great recommendations, as did the owner. We had a great stay at this farmhouse, and wish we had stayed longer. Next time we will!
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2019

8/10 Good

Dave W.

Liked: Cleanliness
Pre en Pail St Samson
Good location, nice property. Could do with a little more by way of cutlery and crockery but a very minor issue. We would book it again.
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2019

10/10 Excellent

Sarah S.

A beautiful house with everything we needed.
This restored farmhouse has traditional charm but all the mod cons you could possibly need. We only stayed one night but would have been very comfortable for much longer. Bob’s communication was great from the start and he was very welcoming when we arrived. The beds were comfortable, the shower was strong and hot, our greyhound made use of the field for a good runaround and we enjoyed an evening of games after delicious pizzas from a nearby restaurant that Bob recommended. The accommodation was also very reasonable, a real gem.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2018

10/10 Excellent

Ryan W.

Quaint & Rustic
This was a great place for our trip! Stayed with our two kids (5 & 7). Ever wonder what it is like to stay in one of those adorable farm/village houses in Europe? Here’s your shot. Saint-Samson is beyond tranquil (no shops/restaurants) and is set in your archetypal vision of Normandy. The house itself is still a bit of a work in progress (as of 06/2017) but no less charming for the rough edges. Only stayed a night, transiting and this was near one of our stops (Carrouges) but we would definitely consider this for a week’s idyll. Owner is super responsive and helpful as well. (English = Yes)
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2017

10/10 Excellent

Eric L.

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 4 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

bruno S.

Le bonheur est dans le pré-(en-Pail-St Samson)
Location très intéressante avec beaucoup de potentiel. Il y a des travaux en attente qui ne nous ont pas gênés. Si vous aimez le charme et l’authenticité des fermes normandes, le calme et la place à l’intérieur comme à l’extérieur, c’est ici ! Nos animaux se sont sentis comme chez eux, dedans comme dehors et tout à fait en sécurité. Le confort est assez rustique mais de bon aloi et rien ne nous a manqué. Il y a même énormément de choses ! La cuisine est grande et plutôt bien agencée. La cour intérieure est au soleil toute la journée. Et notre hôte est vraiment très sympathique. C'est un amoureux de la région et il nous a bien orientés pour les visites incontournables locales. Le village est charmant, agréable, bien fleuri et très calme. Il y a des 2 circuits de marche très bien entretenus. Et la voie verte de la véloscénie est facilement accessible. Les commerces sont proches (Pré-en-Pail). Nous ne regrettons pas ce choix de location. Et nous reviendrons fort probablement.
Stayed 21 nights in Jun 2024

8/10 Good

Jacqueline B.

Liked: Cleanliness
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

Evelyne G.

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

2/10 Terrible

Didier L.

Disliked: Cleanliness
Décevant 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

Hélène R.

Liked: Cleanliness
TRANQUILLE
BON ACCEUIL MERCI
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Claire d.

Liked: Cleanliness
Excellent séjour
Nous avons passé un très bon séjour, la maison est très agréable, au calme dans un petit village. Nous avons profité du grand jardin à l’arrière. Le voisin de Robert très sympathique nous a accueilli chaleureusement et a été disponible pour nous. Je recommande vivement ! Nous espérons revenir pour un autre séjour entre amis
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Eric D.

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

8/10 Good

Sonia L.

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
pour se rertouver entre amis et/ou famille
Petit village au calme, randonnées au départ du gîte. 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 gîte) . Attention si vous avez besoin de votre téléphone, la réception/émission est faible. Gîte très propre et spacieux. Merci à BOB et son voisin.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2022

8/10 Good

christine b.

Liked: Cleanliness
Très belle maison
C’est juste qu’il n’y avait personne pour nous accueillir et que je n’avais pas le numéro dans la rue Le numéro de téléphone indiqué de bob est faux Sinon tout était bien
Stayed 1 night in May 2022

10/10 Excellent

Irène B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Nous recommandons.
Maison ancienne joliment rénovée. Très propre et très 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'hôte n'est pas présent mais le voisin est disponible en cas de problème. Très 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.

Bon séjour. Hôte très sympathique
Bien
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2021