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Upside Down ,cosy one bedroomed gite ,10 minutes walk into town / countryside.

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Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 2

Popular amenities

  • Dryer
  • Parking available
  • Kitchen
  • Barbecue grill
  • Free WiFi
  • Outdoor space

Explore the area

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Mortain-Bocage, Manche
  • La Grande Cascade
    ‪18 min walk‬
  • Mont-Saint-Michel Abbey
  • Le Village Enchante
    ‪8 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

1 bedroom (sleeps 2)

Bedroom 1

1 Double Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Soap · Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Toilet · Hair dryer

Spaces

Kitchen
Garden
Dining area

About this property

Upside Down ,cosy one bedroomed gite ,10 minutes walk into town / countryside.

Charming, airy self-contained renovated one bedroomed gite .
As one of our guests described it as 'an upside down house'
Cosy bedroom for peaceful nights and open plan living room with dual facing views of the countryside to sit and relax.
With stunning views of the sunrise (if you're up!) or the sunset, watching the world go by and relaxing in the stillness and peace.
Self contained kitchen/dining area with cooker, oven, microwave and dishwasher. Plenty of space for preparing bread, wine and cheese or to cook meals at your leisure.
Quiet, with its own outside area for sitting with a glass of something planning your next adventure in the area or reminiscing about the day's adventure.
Smoke detector in place for your safety.
The area is rich in history ,from William the Conqueror to WW2.
Mortain-Bocage played an important part in the counter-offensive and this is commemorated every year.
If scenery and countryside are important then the gite is situated at the edge of a national park, offering fabulous walks and cycle trips on the Voie Verte .
The beautiful stunning beaches for Granville, Julloville and St Pair Sur Mer are an hour away.
Mortain Bocage has cafes, boulangeries and other amenities to make your stay memorable.
The Grande & Petite Cascades are the largest waterfalls in this part of France and offer beautiful walks and photo opportunities.
La Petite Chapelle is worth a visit ,along with Hill 314 (this still has evidence from the counter attack in 1944).
With relatively quiet roads, driving further afield, through beautiful scenery, is a great joy. Watching the endless fields and driving through peaceful villages, you can go back in time and wonder what stories could be told in the area.

Please note if you are searching for the property on Google Earth as it hasn't been updated -so don't worry you aren't staying in a barn!!!

Property manager

Jane Webster

Languages

English, French

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Amenities

Kitchen
Dryer
Free WiFi
Outdoor space
Parking available
Barbecue grill

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House Rules

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

Adults only
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

No pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
The use of Vape cigarettes within the house is not allowed

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
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated that there are no carbon monoxide detectors or gas appliances on the property
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Property Registration Number 98487784500011

We should mention

This property does not have any lifts
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

About the area

Mortain

Mortain-Bocage is home to this holiday home. Regional Pottery Museum and Pear Cider Museum are cultural highlights, and some of the area's attractions include Le Village Enchante and Ange Michel Amuseument Park. Renaudies Gardens and Garden of the Bishop are also worth visiting. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
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Mortain-Bocage, Manche

What's nearby

  • La Grande Cascade - 18 min walk - 1.5 km
  • Le Village Enchante - 8 min drive - 6.9 km
  • Saint-Hilaire Church - 15 min drive - 15.6 km
  • Ange Michel Amuseument Park - 28 min drive - 27.6 km
  • Brittany American Cemetery - 35 min drive - 35.4 km

Getting around

  • Vire Station - 23 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Les Cascades - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Le Relais du Parc - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Beurre et Confiture - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪L'Akwa Bar - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Bellefontaine Park - ‬8 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Upside Down ,cosy one bedroomed gite ,10 minutes walk into town / countryside. pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Upside Down ,cosy one bedroomed gite ,10 minutes walk into town / countryside.?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Upside Down ,cosy one bedroomed gite ,10 minutes walk into town / countryside.?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Upside Down ,cosy one bedroomed gite ,10 minutes walk into town / countryside. located?

Situated in Mortain-Bocage, this holiday home is within 1 mile (2 km) of Normandie-Maine Regional Natural Park and La Grande Cascade. Le Village Enchante and Domaine du Coquerel are also within 9 miles (15 km).

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

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10/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Check-in

8.8/10

Communication

9.4/10

Location

9.4/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Nicholas M.

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

Excellent

This is the cleanest property I have ever stayed in. The gite is a professional conversion of an old barn into an upside down house. Everything in the property is of a high standard. There is an adjacent orchard for guests to use and great views from the living room. The hosts are nearby and available for advice but not intrusive. The town and area are very interesting and good for walking. Those with impaired mobility would find the steps and stairs difficult but otherwise it is a wonderful stay for singles or couples.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Sylvain P.

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

le gîte et les environs

Le gîte très bien, très propre, accueillant et les propriétaires très discrets. Mortain : les cascades..... ne perdez pas votre temps La piscine vieillotte mais plaisante lorsqu'il fait chaud.
Stayed 8 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Bernard L.

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

idéal

très bien
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

About the host

Hosted by Jane Webster

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We moved here permanently in Jan 2023 after deciding to retire early from our careers in the UK. We originally bought the house as a holiday home and we inherited an old food barn which we then renovated and this has become the gite.
We love meeting people from different countries and explaining to them how the gite came about (one guest described it as an 'upside down 'house .This certainly adds to its character and uniqueness.
The building is completely separate and private from the main house with access to the meadow/orchard to help yourself to the fruit and have a quiet sit and watch the birdlife.
Everyone is different and we aim to make your stay as memorable as possible.
There is a welcome basket provided that will assist you in enjoying your stay.

Why they chose this property

Mortain is a quiet town situated around the Petite Chapelle and the Grandes and Petites Cascades. Both are walkable but there are hills to get to both. We love the friendliness of the Norman people and the patience they show us with our French!!

The meadow beside the gite is completely private and peaceful.
The area is stunning in its scenery and in its peacefulness.
Walking around the area, you can hear birds of prey, the local farmers cows and ,in season, the woodpeckers.
The local area is rich in history and during the summer ,there are fabulous markets in the nearby towns to visit and sample the richness of Norman life.

What makes this property unique

its an 'upside down 'house which is self contained and completely set in it's own area.

Languages:

English, French