18th Century Stone Farmhouse, Private Heated Pool Own Grounds

18th Century Stone Farmhouse, Private Heated Pool Own Grounds

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The front view of La Guélandière
pool side
Exterior
fine dining
Kitchen

Overview of 18th Century Stone Farmhouse, Private Heated Pool Own Grounds

Reviews
8.8 out of 10 Excellent

Popular amenities

  • PoolPoolPool
  • Pet-friendlyPet-friendlyPet-friendly
  • KitchenKitchenKitchen
  • GymGymGym

Explore the area

La Chapelle-Près-Sées, Normandie
  • Popular LocationSees Cathedral7 min drive
  • Popular LocationChateau des Ducs17 min drive
  • Popular LocationCarrouges Chateau31 min drive
  • AirportCaen (CFR-Carpiquet)71 min drive

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 10)

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Bathtub · Bidet · Toilet · Shower only

Shower room 1

Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Garden
Dining Area

About this property

18th Century Stone Farmhouse, Private Heated Pool Own Grounds

18th century stone and granite farmhouse at the end of long private lane. Set in its own 4 acre plot of mainly pasture land. Located in a completely private rural location it is within easy reach of all amenities,(7kms from Sees). The house is spacious and although it has only three bedrooms it has the capacity to sleep at least ten by using a large mezzanine area. The house, although fully restored is furnished with antiques throughout. There are two bathrooms in the main house plus an extra shower in the gym and sauna building, adjourning the swimming pool. There is a good sized living room and separate dining room with antique table and chairs to seat 10. The kitchen is well equipped and has its own original bread oven. With its oil fired central heating, as well as a large open fireplace in the dining room La Guelandiere is an ideal place to spend cosy autumn or winter holidays.

Property manager

Caroline Hawley

Amenities

Pool
Pet-friendly
Gym

House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 25
Check out before 11:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Events

No events allowed

Pets

Pets allowed: dogs and cats (limit 3 total)

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
No smoking inside the house please

Damage and incidentals

You will be responsible for any damage to the rental property caused by you or your party during your stay.

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

We should mention

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

About the area

La Chapelle-près-Sées

Located in La Chapelle-près-Sées, this farm stay is in a rural area and near theme parks. Sees Cathedral and Halle au Ble are local landmarks, and some of the area's attractions include Jardins de la Mansonière and The Vegetal Cuisine of Hermeline. Discover the area's water adventures with fishing and swimming nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with hiking and hunting.

What's nearby

  • Sees Cathedral - 7 min drive
  • Musee des Beaux Arts et de la Dentelle - 16 min drive
  • Chateau des Ducs - 17 min drive
  • Le Pin National Stud Farm - 27 min drive
  • Carrouges Chateau - 31 min drive

Getting around

  • Sées Station - 7 min drive

Restaurants

  • Taverne au Normandy - 8 min drive
  • Le C Gourmand - 7 min drive
  • Relais d'Ecouves - 11 min drive
  • Le Relais des Cordeliers - 7 min drive
  • Télécentre de Boitron - 14 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is 18th Century Stone Farmhouse, Private Heated Pool Own Grounds pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows cats and dogs (limit 3 total).

What time is check-in at 18th Century Stone Farmhouse, Private Heated Pool Own Grounds?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at 18th Century Stone Farmhouse, Private Heated Pool Own Grounds?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is 18th Century Stone Farmhouse, Private Heated Pool Own Grounds located?

This family-friendly La Chapelle-près-Sées farm stay is located in a rural location, 0.1 mi (0.1 km) from Normandie-Maine Regional Natural Park, and within 12 mi (20 km) of Haras Golf and Musee des Beaux Arts et de la Dentelle. Sees Cathedral and Chateau des Ducs are also within 12 miles (20 km).

Reviews

8.8

Excellent

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7.8/10

Cleanliness

8.6/10

Check-in

9.4/10

Communication

9.6/10

Location

8.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

8/10 Good

Amber M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location
Lovely host
House is in a lovely area with good amenities. We had a few issues with the house but Caroline (host) done everything she could to resolve issues in a timely manner. We would probably stay again if we were staying in the same area
Stayed 7 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Neil K., Herts

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Lovely, spacious, quiet.
If you want a place to chill with your family in a great house, in lovely grounds but still close enough to the shops this is it. The house is lovely inside and full of character. The pool is a great size and the sauna and gym are great extras. Caroline is a really good host and we hope to return.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Simon T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Lovely retreat
A home from home experience. Caroline is wonderful, very prompt to address queries and helpful. Live staying here with our family a truly relaxing place where you can unwind.
Stayed 14 nights in Jul 2022

4/10 Poor

Kerstin T.

Liked: Communication, location
Disliked: Cleanliness, check-in
Urlaub im momentanen Zustand nicht empfehlenswert
Das Haus ist okay, die Sauberkeit im Haus leider nicht. Überall Spinnenweben, in der Küche klebte alles, der Kühlschrank war nicht gereinigt, der Gastgrill verdreckt. Außen war überall Unkraut und der Poolbereich war mehr als reparaturbedürftig. Die Platten auf der Treppe zum Pool sind locker und die Umrandung vom Pool ebenfalls. Das Wasser im Pool war grün und schleimig. Wir sind nach einer Übernachtung wieder abgereist,, da es für unsere 5 jährige Enkeltochter zu gefährlich war. Die Eigentümerin war sehr kulant und hat uns den vollen Preis erstattet.
Stayed 14 nights in Jul 2021

8/10 Good

Willem S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Sées 2021
The property was much bigger as we expected; the garden and the swimming pool and gym were excellent. Internet was 100%. Kitchen/ stove were very fine; the dishwasher had an errorcode but we managed to overcome the probleem with the help of Youtube. Powersupply was a problem due to some errors with the pool, but the owner Caroline and her French staff tried to to fix the problem. Caroline was very helpfull to us by refunding us a dinner in a local restaurant for the inconvenience.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2021

About the host

Hosted by Caroline Hawley

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My name is Caroline Hawley, I am married to John, have two grown up sons and a black Labrador! We run an antiques auction business from our home in Yorkshire and I am a BBC antiques expert on Bargain Hunt, Flog It etc.. Since I saw and fell in love with La Guelandiere I have spent the last seven years restoring the farmhouse. This has been both great fun and a great challenge!! There was no electricity, water or glass in many of the windows, guests will be pleased to know that we now have all three in abundance and lots more besides! John and I have spent quite a lot of time in France over the last few years but the demands of the business mean that we need to spend more time in England therefore we have decided to rent out the house. My family, friends and I adore spending time here and I am sure that you will too.

Why they chose this property

We especially love this area for its temperate climate, plentiful rivers and forests, abundant wildlife and delicious regional produce. The area is easily accessible from England. There is a quality of life which we seem to have lost in England. Life seems to move at a slower pace, allowing people to have time for each other.

What makes this property unique

The farmhouse is set in splendid isolation in its own 4 acre, grounds, however a 7km drive will take you to Sees, cathedral town which offers everything you would require. In Sees there are shops, restaurants, banks, cafes and small cinema. The inland lake/beach of Le Mele is easy to find and good fun. A 12 minute drive can take you to the historic lace making city of Alencon, where tourist activities can be found, 40 minutes away is the famous 24 hr motor racing city of Le Mans. Paris can be reached within 2 hours. From this base you can enjoy great days out but also great days in! Should you not wish to venture far this rural retreat offers everything you would wish for a relaxing break, heated swimming pool, sauna, gym, huge open fireplace and plentiful supply of logs!
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