| About
the Farmhouse Just
an hour south of Caen, La Coupliere lies in the heart of
the peaceful Normandy countryside, surrounded by apple  trees and grazing cows, yet only a few
miles from the regional capital of Flers, with its many
shops and restaurants. Formerly a large farmhouse, La
Coupliere offers tranquil self catering accommodation and
a perfect holiday retreat in the rolling hills of Basse
Normande, and is an ideal base to explore the many
attractions that Normandy has to offer.
La
Coupliere
This stunning maison de maitre,
set in its own enclosed mature garden in the heart of
Normandy, will be a haven of tranquility during your stay
in France. Indeed, previous guests have voiced their
utter contentment just to sit around in the beautiful
garden with its weeping fig and magnolia tree nursing the
odd glass of wine or, better still, the local cider. 
The living room of this spacious old farmhouse is the
ideal place to relax. Large enough to accommodate a party
of seven comfortably, it boasts two four-seater settees
and matching armchair making it impossible not to
collapse in front of that roaring log fire on chilly
nights. 
The newly
fitted kitchen, with its
solid oak local table, has everything you could possibly
need to rustle up a menu gastronomique, whilst the
dishwasher will make light work of the washing up. The
washing machine & tumble dryer will, of course, take
care of any spills.
Incorporating a
convenient downstairs toilet, the original oak staircase
leads up to the first floor family bathroom and four
spacious bedrooms of character.
The master
bedroom, decorated in pale
colours , boasts a Kingsize bed.
The large double
bed and Edwardian furniture in the bedroom next door gives a truly homely feel.
Across the
landing, the country white bedroom with its red floral Louis xv double bed
and antique mahogany wardrobe makes for a wonderful,
restful night’s sleep. 
Next door, the
good sized single blue room,
with its toile de joie wallpaper and antique, typically
Norman 3’6” wide beech bed, is an absolute
dream.
So there you have it. La Coupliere has everything, and
more, that you could possibly need to make your vacance a
comfortable home from home. With ample parking space and
a panoramic view, a truly wonderful Normandy experience.
Within walking distance of the
house, you can collect your bread, hot from the oven, at
the local bakery, or visit the local bar and restaurant
at St Paul.
A few minutes drive away and
you’ll find yourself in the picturesque village of
Lornay L’Abbeye, with its ancient cider press and
the stream running past the historic Abbey.
Whatever you want out of your
holiday, be it sightseeing, walking, golf, cycling, horse
riding, fishing or simply relaxing on an uncrowded beach,
Normandy never disappoints and La Coupliere is the ideal
home from home to relax and enjoy the French lifestyle.
Prices
and booking information
| Date
2008 |
Price per week |
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| 4th
January - 28th March |
£325 |
| 28th
March - 30th May |
£375 |
| 30th
May - 26th September |
£525 |
| 26th
September - 19th December |
£375 |
| Bank
Holidays* |
£525 |
*
Bank Holidays including Christmas & New Year, Easter
2st - 24th March, May Bank Holiday 26th, and August 25th.
There are no extras to pay during
your stay but while wood is provided you can purchase
additional wood if needed.
Change over is normally Saturday with arrival after 4pm
and departure before 10am. If you require different
arrangements we will always do our best to accommodate
you.
About
our region
With its magnificent coastline
with clean, uncrowded beaches, the peaceful inland towns
and villages or wealth of historical sites- Normandy has
a welcome for everybody.
Fifteen miles away is the
medieval walled town of Domfront, where you can enjoy
stunning views from the ramparts and maybe have lunch in
one of the many restaurants lining the cobbled streets.
An hour and a half will get you
to most of Normandy’s famous attractions. The walled
city of St Malo with its famous seafood restaurants, the
magical Mont St Michel, Bayeux, Bagnole sur Orne, the
copper town of Villedeu des Poelle and the D - Day
invasion- beaches are all within easy reach.
For most people the real French
experience can be found in the lively and colorful
markets, where the French go to buy the freshest produce
and regional specialities and to socialize and catch up
with old friends.
Try the famous cheeses, if you
can make your mind up among the bewildering choices, or
visit the local farms to sample the wide variety of Cider
and Calvados available, each with its own unique taste
depending on the local soil conditions and of course the
generations of experience each producer makes use of in
order to produce a truly unique drink.
Golf
Normandy has almost 40 courses which are as varied as the
landscapes they occupy. Only in Normandy can you tee off
in the shadow of a magnificent chateau, walk the cliff
top links where the impressionist painters pitched their
easels a century before or chip out of the bunkers
overlooking the
D-Day beaches. Several of Normandy's golf courses already
enjoy international renown.
Angling
What applies to golf also
applies to fishing. In Normandy there are plenty of fish
and fewer anglers chasing them. There are miles of first
category waters where trout are particularly dominant
while the many lakes (formerly gravel pits) are home to
some very large carp. All in all the region is perfect
for angling holidays.
Walking
There are hundreds of graded footpaths criss-crossing the
region with levels to suit all tastes from a half hour
stroll to a weekend hike. The well established Randonee
network of trails covers some of the most spectacular
scenery in Normandy with its numbered "GR"
routes while at the other end of the scale the tourist
offices will be able to suggest interesting circuits
around their particular town or village.
Cycling
It is possible to follow the pre-planned routes without
even seeing a road in Normandy while local cycling
associations produce more detailed itineraries to let you
discover the area at a more leisurely pace. The perfect
way to travel through country lanes, valleys and forests.
Horse Riding
The horse is king in Normandy. Whether breeding, racing,
show jumping, trekking or training jockeys - the region
is renowned for its links with the equestrian world.
Consequently, there is every kind of riding activity for
adults and children of all standards. In fact there are
at least 66 riding establishments in Normandy which is
home of France's National stud the Haras du Pin - opening
it's doors to the public every Thursday with a display of
the stallions and horse teams.
Markets
All over France there are
wonderful street markets and Normandy is no exeption.
Monday morning: Briouze, Tinchebray, Remelard,
Vimoutiers.
Tuesday morning: L'Aigle(one of the largest markets in
France), Alencon, Argenten, Athis au Perche, Bagnole de
L'Orne, Le Sap, Passais le Conception, Perseigne,
Pervencheres, Slogny la trappe.
Wednesday
morning: Alencon, Carrouges,
Flers, Le Mele, Le Theil/huisine, Longny au Perche.
Thursday
morning: Alencon, Belleme,
Bretoncelles, La Ferte mace, Le Merlerault, Moulin la
Marche, Putanges, Trun.
Friday
morning: Argentan,
Conde/huisne, Courtomer, Domfront, Ecouche, La Chapelle
d'Andaine, Tourouvre, Vimoutiers, Senonche.
Saturday
morning: L'Aigle, Alencon,
Bretoncelles, Colombe, Flers, Gace, Le Sap, Mortagne,
Ranes, Sees, Verneuil sur Avre.
Sunday
morning: Alencon, Argentan,
Ceton, Courtomer.
Trips
Flers
While Flers itself is undoubtedly a fascinating place to
spend some time, if you really want to make the most of
your visit to France, it’s a good idea to also
consider venturing a little further afield.
St Malo
These days St Malo greets
holidaymakers with genuine warmth and friendliness. But
years ago visitors may well have found themselves facing
cannon balls and cutlasses instead. As a former pirate
stronghold, this ancient walled city has a stirring
history of battles and swashbuckling adventure, and
reminders of this past are everywhere.
You could spend all day
discovering the labyrinth of narrow cobbled streets
around this compact old quarter, and still feel that
you’ve barely scratched the surface. Open air
markets blend easily with a multitude of pavement cafes
and restaurants.
St Malo is not all history and
tradition. It’s also a thriving resort that boasts a
superb sandy beach, a first class theatre. and a fine
Casino. Jump aboard the Little train of St Malo and you
can enjoy a guided tour of the city.
Mont Saint Michel
The Abbey of Mont-St-Michel is perched precariously on a
264-foot high rocky islet connected to the mainland by a
causeway. Surrounded by over half a mile of massive walls
and reached by a steep climb up winding streets, it
remains one of the greatest sightseeing attractions in
Europe. The Mont-St.Michel is also known for its tides,
the highest on the continent, which race towards the isle
at the speed of "galloping horses".
Dinard
Directly opposite St Malo on the other side of the River
Rance is the elegant resort of Dinard, often referred to
as the “Nice of the north”. It’s easy to
see why. Magnificent beaches and and promenades, a fine
casino, and the second oldest golf course in France
(1856) all help to give Dinard a truly stylish feel, and
thanks to a curious micro climate, the weather can be
very warm at any time of year.
Bagnoles de
L'Orne
The premier spa resort known throughout France for the
treatment of circulation problems. The complex includes a
lake, parkland, sports complex and casino all surrounded
by 7,000 hectares of forest. The theme of the town
festival being 'Land of Lancelot of the lake'.
Bayeux
A city proud of its ancient religious heritage and its
many old houses and mansions, built between the 15th and
18th centuries. Sights include the famous Bayeux tapestry
embroidered by Queen Matilda in the 11th century,
Cathedral of Notre-Dame, museum of the battle of
Normandy, summer music festival and fine arts museum
Getting
There
The channel ports of Caen,
Le Havre, St. Malo and Cherbourg are all convenient for
this region.
For further details please
see www.lacoupliere.com
To book this holiday
farmhouse near Caen in Normandy please contact the
owners:
Jim & Anne Cumberton,
Click here to
email the owner
Tel: +44(0)1286 870284
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