La Moulin de Fontenay
A Beautiful watermill with its own private fishing lake
Accommodation
La Moulin de Fontenay
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Le Moulin De Fontenay is a beautifully restored 19th century watermill nestling in the Mayenne countryside. It stands in 8 acres of private, peaceful woodland with its own private fishing lake of about 1 acre. The lake is well stocked with carp up to 30lb and trout (good fun to catch and barbecue). Both of our properties have been tastefully restored retaining many of their original features.The surrounding countryside is great for bird watching as there are buzzards, kestrels, kingfishers, woodpeckers and if you are lucky you may hear the cuckoo or the hoopoe who arrive here every spring. Wild boar have also been seen in the woods along with the occasional deer. If you enjoy walking or cycling the local roads are very quite and you see so much more than in the car. In the spring it is lovely to see the new born lambs and it is not uncommon to see the odd calf being born. Youngsters may enjoy helping to feed Silas the donkey, Dolly the sheep or Brian the goat. They can also help themselves to eggs.
Le Moulin De Fontenay is a 19th century watermill. The mill is on 3 levels with the large family kitchen being on the ground floor. The large comfortable living room is on the 1st floor and the 3 bedrooms on the 2nd floor along with the bathroom and toilet. It is stone built with a wood burning fire for the winter months. It stands next to a stream where you can catch trout and even crayfish. The stairs inside are the original ones so they may be a little steep when compared to modern ones.
Location
Mayenne, which is in the Loire, is on the borders with Normandy and Brittany so all three regions are only a short drive away. The nearest village of Couesmes Vauce is within walking distance with a pleasant bar and small shop. The nearest town of Gorron is 10 mins drive and has a supermarket lots of bars and restaurants serving very good food. There is a new swimming pool with steam room and jacuzzi. You might also like to try the swing golf. St Fraimbault is about 2 miles away and is a beautiful village which wins awards for it's floral displays. There is a lovely lake were you can hire rowing boats or pedalos. The medieval town of Domfront and the spa town of Bagnoles are within easy reach and should not be missed. Mont St Michel is also a must. It sits right on the coast and the beaches there are superb. The braver of you might like to try the paragliding it is supposed to be quite an experience. For stunning coastlines, Top class food, Fine wines and spectacular scenery this area offers it all.
Information at-a-glance |
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| Nearest international airport: | Dinard 70 miles |
| Nearest beach: | Granville 40 miles |
| Nearest ferry port: | Caen 70 miles |
| Nearest railway station: | Flers 25 miles |
| Nearest motorway junction: | N176 |
| Car: | necessary |
| Location Type: | rural location but not isolated |
| Theme: | couples / family / away from it all / fishing on own private lake |
| General: | swings / fishing on own private lake & animals |
| Kitchen: | Cooker, Microwave, Fridge freezer, Toaster, coffee maker.use of washing machine |
| Living Room: | Comfortable chairs , settee, television, wood burner |
| Dining: | Table & 6 chairs, high chair |
| Bathrooms: | 1 bathroom with toilet bath and over bath shower |
| Bedrooms: | 3 bedrooms 1 double 1 twin 2 bunk bed & a cot is available |
| Entertainment: | sky television (english) DVD, videos |
| Outside: | BBQ, swings, fields for children, fishing own private lake and stream 6 acres of woodland, animals |
| Suitability: | Family, couples, Children (mill stairs are a bit steep so may not be suitable for toddlers or elderly) |
Booking Information
Availability | Reservations | Booking conditions
The Charges per week for La Moulin are :-
| SEASON | GBP | EURO |
|---|---|---|
| LOW | £500:00 | €750:00 |
| HIGH | £600:00 | €900:00 |
| PEAK | £700:00 | €1050:00 |
Please check season dates on the Availability page
e-mail: Peter@brittanycottages.com
Credit cards accepted with NO SURCHARGE
