Calvados Rental: Large country house in the beautiful Suisse Normande, footpath to shops & bars — Property 94314

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Delightful country house in idyllic surroundings; secluded wooded gardens, stunning views, peace, tranquillity & relaxation yet only 10 mins walk via a very beautiful footpath with views across the hills of the Suisse Normande, to the bustling little town of Pont D'Ouilly. Les Vignes, a 100 year old Normandy country house offers exceptionally attractive accommodation for 6 adults plus 2 babies/toddlers. There are 3 large bedrooms, one with a mezzanine/4th bedroom/playroom, all with stunning views across the garden and beyond to the hills of the Suisse Normande. The 2 lovely sitting-rooms both have French windows to the garden; one has a grand piano; a further living room has an open fire and French doors to a south facing patio and the lovely gardens. There is an extremely well equipped kitchen and a utility room with washing machine and tumble dryer. Les Vignes is within easy reach of the D day landing beaches and all local outdoor sporting activities.

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Pont D'Ouilly - a pretty riverside town Pont D'Ouilly is a small, quaint and very pretty unspoilt riverside town. Among its facilities are 2 patisseries, butcher, post office, pharmacy, garage, mini supermarket, 2 bars and 5 good restaurants which between them offer a wide range of excellent regional cuisine. There is a fresh fish market every Friday and a general market on Sundays throughout the year. A tea dance on the river bank takes place every Sunday during the summer. There is a park with children's play area and tennis courts. A swimming pool is within 7 kms. Canoes and kayaks can be hired, and there are many beautiful walks and mountain bike routes, some short and easy, others long and challenging. One and two week fishing licences are available. Horse riding is very popular in this area and there are many local stables where horses and ponies can be hired.

Suisse Normande - an area of rugged beauty The Suisse Normande is an area of outstanding natural beauty; rivers, deep gorges, rugged hills, deep forests and a shoreline with miles of sandy beaches, a coastal area ideal for sand yachting, wind surfing and sailing. Les Vignes is perfectly situated for touring this area; the spectacular scenery and wide variety of unusual wildlife is an artist's paradise; the tranquillity of this beautiful country house and its gardens provide a haven for peace and relaxation but is within easy reach of local shops,all local activities, good restaurants and a night life.

Calvados - a gastronomic and cultural paradise Calvados is an area which provides a gastronomic and cultural paradise. Fresh seafood, cheese, veal, beef pork, apples, walnuts, hazelnuts, chestnuts, cider and apple brandy form a natural basis for a food lover's dream! It is an area of immense historical and cultural interest; the Normandy landing beaches, cemeteries and museums, the castles of William the Conqueror, numerous chateaux, gardens, zoological parks, fromageries, are all within very easy reach. There are long sandy beaches, safe for bathing, kite surfing, wind surfing, sand yachting and swimming. There are 31 golf courses in the Calvados area of Normandy, 12 within easy reach of Les VIgnes, Clecy being the nearest (9 km)

Other Activities Canoeing, Kayaking, Kayak Polo, Abseiling, Rock Climbing, Golf, Velo Rail, Bungee Jumping, Clay Pigeon Shooting.

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