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Charming gîte with private pond and fishing, garden, BBQ, fibre, 2 bedrooms - Alexain

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A stone house with a modern design, featuring a large glass door and a patio area with outdoor furniture.
A modern living room with a wooden coffee table, white armchairs, patterned chairs, and a staircase leading to a kitchen area.
A modern kitchen with white cabinets, a dining area with a wooden table set for four, and a view of a garden through large sliding glass doors.
An aerial view of a rural property with multiple stone buildings, surrounded by lush greenery and a body of water.
A modern kitchen with a wooden countertop, stainless steel appliances, and a view of a garden through a sliding door.

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10 out of 10
Exceptional

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2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 4807 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washer
  • Free WiFi
  • Outdoor Space
  • Parking available
  • Barbecue grill

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Alexain
  • Place, Château de La Motte-Husson
    ‪20 min drive‬
  • Place, Château de Mayenne
    ‪21 min drive‬
  • Place, Office de Tourisme du Pays de Mayenne
    ‪21 min drive‬

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About the neighborhood

Alexain

With a stay at this cottage in Alexain, you'll be 8 mi (12.8 km) from Château de La Motte-Husson and 8.3 mi (13.4 km) from Musée du Château de Mayenne. .This cottage is 8.4 mi (13.5 km) from Château de Mayenne and 8.4 mi (13.5 km) from Herce Square.

What's nearby

  • Château de La Motte-Husson - 20 min drive - 9.5 miles
  • Herce Square - 20 min drive - 10.7 miles
  • Château de Mayenne - 21 min drive - 10.5 miles
  • Office de Tourisme du Pays de Mayenne - 21 min drive - 10.5 miles
  • Espace Mayenne - 30 min drive - 18.3 miles

Getting around

  • Montsurs Station - 23 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪La Guinguette - ‬15 min drive
  • ‪La Marmite - ‬13 min drive
  • ‪Beau Rivage - ‬15 min drive
  • ‪les Routier - ‬20 min drive
  • ‪Montgiroux - ‬9 min drive

About this property

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You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

Charming gîte with private pond and fishing, garden, BBQ, fibre, 2 bedrooms - Alexain

From a former barn to a charming cottage: a beautiful transformation conceived and executed by Odile and Daniel, in a setting conducive to relaxation. Discount: 10% off for stays of 2 consecutive weeks or more.

This charming, detached stone house has been imaginatively furnished to offer you a comfortable and welcoming stay. You will appreciate its contemporary 9m² veranda, a true open-plan living space overlooking the flower-filled and wooded garden, with no overlooking neighbors.
Just 70m from the cottage, an 8-hectare pond awaits you, accessible via a path. Not private, it is dedicated to catch-and-release fishing: roach, carp, perch, pike, and eels. A fishing permit is provided, and a rowboat is available for you to enjoy the pond, whether for fishing or simply for a leisurely paddle.
Whether you are a fisherman or a nature lover, you will enjoy the setting at the heart of a 4000m² landscaped property. The Mayenne River, classified as a second-category fishing river, is also accessible 6 km away.

The property also includes a second independent cottage, Le Martin Pêcheur (H53G010581), which can accommodate 3 people. Each unit has its own private terrace and fishing cabin, ensuring complete privacy.

Discover nearby: The towpath (6km): an 85km route along the Mayenne River - Vitré (38km): medieval castle with towers, ramparts, historic center, Notre-Dame de Vitré church - Fougères (41km): Fougères castle, an immense fortress, medieval quarter and old streets - Sainte-Suzanne (39km): designated a "Petite Cité de Caractère" (Small Town of Character) and listed among the "Most Beautiful Villages of France," with its castle, the Auditoire Museum and its medieval town - Cossé-le-Vivien (44km): the Robert Tatin Museum, an original artistic venue offering amazing works and an enriching guided tour - Saulges (43km): a natural and historical site ideal for speleology and prehistoric heritage enthusiasts - Chailland (13km): discover the old forges, the Château du Maître d'Or and hiking trails - Mont-Saint-Michel (92km): an iconic site listed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site UNESCO World Heritage Site, worth discovering for its abbey and medieval village. Owners' house and another gîte nearby.
Gîte on 2 levels.
LEVEL 0:
Living room and fully equipped kitchen (36m²): oven, 4-burner induction hob, extractor hood, dishwasher, microwave, refrigerator, freezer, Senseo® pod coffee machine, filter coffee maker, kettle, toaster, electric blender, electric mixer, electric griddle, ceiling fan - Shower room (13m²): walk-in shower, washbasin, hairdryer, towel warmer, semi-separate WC.

LEVEL 1: Bedroom 1 (11m² floor area, 9m² with a ceiling height of 1.80m): 2 twin beds (80x190cm), desk, chair, standing fan - Bedroom 2 (21m² floor area, 19m² with a ceiling height of 1.80m): 1 double bed (160x200cm), washbasin and toilet, standing fan.
Indoor amenities: television, Wi-Fi.
Baby equipment: high chair and travel cot (on request).
Outdoor amenities: terrace, garden furniture, parasol, sun loungers, grounds of approximately 500m², fishing shed, charcoal barbecue. The property is enclosed by a hedgerow and has a gate at the entrance. Parking is available in the courtyard. There is a fishing and walking pond with a rowboat available, equipped with a bench, oar, life jackets, and an anchor. INCLUDED: Beds made upon arrival, towels, kitchen linens, end-of-stay cleaning, electricity up to 8 kWh/day. SUPPLEMENTS: Electricity exceeding 8 kWh/day, based on meter reading, payable to the owner.
Pets are not allowed.
Weekend stay (1 to 2 nights): Check-in 4 pm - Check-out 4 pm.
Stays of 3 nights or more: Check-in 4 pm - Check-out 10 am. Living room and bathroom on the ground floor, bedrooms upstairs.
Please contact the owner a few days before your arrival to arrange your stay.

Property managed by a professional. Unless stated, services such as cleaning, bed linen, towels etc. are not included in the price of this rental. If pets are allowed (information in the advertisement), charges may be applicable.
Only equipment mentioned in this advertisement are present. Equipment not mentioned are not considered to be present. Unless there is an electric charging station in the accommodation, charging electric vehicles is prohibited.

In the village of Alexain, take the direction of Mayenne. After 2.4 km, turn left on Chemin de la Coulairie-Etang du Moulin Neuf'. (Gîte Rural sign). Follow this path for 800 m then turn right for 100 m.
End of stay cleaning is included.
Make yourself comfortable in this cottage, featuring a kitchen with a refrigerator and an oven. There's a private patio. Complimentary wireless internet access is available to keep you connected. Conveniences include a desk and a microwave, and housekeeping is provided on a limited basis.
Take in the views from a garden and make use of amenities such as barbecue grills.
Guests will find features like internet access and onsite parking.

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in the cottage: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Dishwasher
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Toaster

Bedrooms

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 1 bathroom
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • TV

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Patio

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Work spaces

  • Desk

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoking not allowed

Services and conveniences

  • Limited housekeeping

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)

General

  • Garden
  • Unit size: 807 square feet

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Events

No events allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

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
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
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 EUR 1000, due to national regulations; for further details, please contact the property using information in the booking confirmation

Property is also known as

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Charming gîte with private pond and fishing, garden, BBQ, fibre, 2 bedrooms - Alexain Reviews

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Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
The hosts Odila and Daniel made our stay feel like we were at home. Their hospitality and the property was faultless. We hade a great stay there and would highly recommend their property. Steve
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Excellent property, great host who couldn’t do enough for you. Facilities were all you needed and more and the accommodation was stunning.Beautiful setting.Highly recommend this amazingly renovated and stunningly decorated Gite.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2026