Escape to the heart of the Pays d'Auge! 🌿✨ Come and relax in this charming cottage with stunning views of the valley, a wooded park, and an authentic 16th-century fireplace. 🐴 Surrounded by horses, enjoy a peaceful setting, perfect for relaxing. Settle into the hammock between two teleworking sessions! ✨ Ideal for stargazing 🎲 Stay with family or friends 🔥 Brazier and charcoal BBQ 🐶 Pets allowed free of charge 🥾 Hiking nearby The space The house of more than 130 m2 consists of the ground floor: ✔ a large living room with an insert ✔ a separate office ✔ an equipped kitchen (filter coffee and Senseo) overlooking a backyard ✔ a bathroom ✔ a separate toilet Upstairs are (2 bedrooms): ✔ a landing with 2 sofas, a remote work area and a large TV (note: no TV box but a game console) ✔ a bedroom with a 160 x 200 bed ✔ a bedroom with a 160 x 200 bed, a 140 x 190 bed and a remote work area ✔ a separate toilet A folding bed is available free of charge (without sheets). ✔ 2,000 m2 enclosed garden (cow barrier) ✔ 2 terraces ✔ Private parking Ferdinand, your host, provides you with linen (sheets, towels, etc.) and basics (coffee, sugar, salt & pepper, oil). I spend a lot of time in this house. So you may find personal belongings there even if I try to put them away. Guest access You have exclusive access to the whole house and its exteriors. There are no other rentals on the property. Other things to note 📞 Looking for an unforgettable stay? Call on our seasonal rental & concierge agency "Ma Normandie est servie" for a tailor-made getaway. 🔎 We select the most suitable accommodation for your vacation, private or professional events, or business trips. 🌟 And much more than just a rental... Ma Normandie est servie also offers a selection of local activities for all ages: gourmet discoveries, nature walks, cultural experiences, and craft workshops. We honor the riches of our territory to give you an authentic and memorable experience. 📍 Location & Access Nestled in the heart of the Normandy countryside, the house enjoys a prime location, between heritage and nature, to explore the region at your own pace. 🏠 In the Orne, just 2 hours and 15 minutes from La Défense, it is the ideal break away from the hustle and bustle. 🚆 SNCF station in L'Aigle (Paris Montparnasse). 🚗 Nearby attractions: ✔ 10 min from Camembert ✔ 15 min from Haras du Pin, Mont-Ormel, Saint Evroult Notre Dame du Bois Leisure Center ✔ 50 min from the beaches of Cabourg & Houlgate ✔ Close to major tourist sites: D-Day beaches, Deauville, Trouville, Honfleur, Château de Guillaume le Conquérant, Caen Memorial 🛍 Local shops & markets: ✔ Shops are 3 minutes by car in Gacé: supermarket, bakeries, butcher shop, fishmonger, pharmacy, banks, tobacco/press, restaurants... To do your shopping, we also advise you to go to Vimoutiers where there are many small food shops (Maison Bonhomme bakery, Maison Toundou pastry/chocolate shop, L'Epi'Chouette delicatessen, local organic fruit & vegetable stores), restaurants, a Carrefour market and a Coccinelle supermarket open 7 days a week. ✔ Local markets: Camembert (Fri. 5 p.m. - 7 p.m.; refreshments in July and August), Vimoutiers (Mon. afternoon & Fri. morning), Le Sap-en-Auge (Tue. & Sat. morning), St-Pierre-sur-Dives (Mon. morning) 🌿 A charming region between land and sea, the Pays d'Auge seduces with its rich heritage, its green landscapes and its sweetness of life. Here's a glimpse of its treasures: 🥖 A gourmet terroir for epicureans: cheeses, cider, apple juice, local markets, etc. 🏰 A rich historical heritage: the Haras du Pin, castles, manors, gardens, memorials, etc. 🥾 A multitude of activities: hiking or horseback riding, flea markets, fishing, golf, canoeing, etc. 🏎️ Thrills: horse riding, sand yachting, karting, biplane flying, quad biking, etc. 📩 Contact us to learn more!