The Gîte de Mary is a peaceful place in the ornate bocage, nestled in the heart of green meadows crisscrossed by hollow paths bordered by hedges, woods and ponds which make the charm of this territory. Located in Lower Normandy, about 20 km from Alençon, Argentan and Bagnoles de l'Orne, within the Normandy Maine Natural Park, headquartered in Carrouges, the residence "a farmhouse longère" from the end of the 18th century, was tastefully restored in 2010, respecting local traditions. Mary, the owner of the gîte, offers you, outside the framework, quality facilities and services, her private swimming pool and the possibility for a couple to sleep in her small wooden chalet. Facing south-west with views of the surrounding countryside, it has a terrace with its garden furniture and a barbecue, a carport, a playground behind the house which is located on the edge of the little Monthard wood. The owner of Mary's gîte welcomes you all year round for all your stays. To see: the Ecouves forest, the Carrouges castle, the Conte gardens, Alençon and its lace, its conservatory orchard, Bagnoles de l'Orne, the Villiers gorges, the Haras du Pin, the Montormel memorial, etc. ... Many services and leisure activities at or near the cottage: 2x Butcher, delicatessen caterer, Restaurants, Hairdressing salon, Bank in Carrouges as well as Tobacco, FDJ and PMU, Medical House, Pharmacy, and other craftsmen Leisure on site: Outdoor or indoor activities Swing + games for children Table tennis bowling Swimming pool  Walks in the woods or on the GR towards Mont St Michel  Visit of the Château de Carrouges and its collegiate church which houses the Maison du Parc museum  Visit of the Tale Gardens (ornate garden) in Carrouges to find out more click here: Carrouges website: www. carrouges. Fr At 17 km: Tennis, golf, casino, cinemas (Bagnoles de l'Orne) Visit the thermal spa of Bagnoles de l'Orne, "Tree climbing" activity Haras du Pin (horse versailles) at 30 km Mont St Michel 1 hour and 15 minutes by car. Ditto for the D-Day landing beaches or those of Deauville