Cottage 14 guests, 4 bedrooms, heated pool, lake

A few steps from the Manoir, Cottage can host up to 14 guests and features four bedrooms, a fully equipped kitchen and warm living spaces. Designed for comfort and conviviality, it is ideal for gathering with family or friends. Surrounded by nature, the place invites you to slow down, recharge and enjoy the many outdoor activities in a soothing setting. 🏊‍♀️ Access to the shared heated pool (28°C). The space Domaine de Thironne brings together several types of accommodation on one site, in the heart of the Perche region. The Manoir and its suites, the independent Cottage which welcomes up to 14 guests, and soon tipis set at the water's edge. The Cottage has 4 bedrooms, a kitchen and a living room, sleeping 14 in total. Sepik: 2 single beds + 1 sofa bed for 1 = 3 guests Alta: 2 single beds = 2 guests Yukon: 2 single beds + 1 sofa bed for 1 = 3 guests Colorado: 1 king size bed + 1 sofa bed for 1 = 3 guests Living room: 1 sofa bed for 2, 160x200 + 1 sofa bed for 1, 95x200 = 3 guests The single beds can be joined to form one 180x200 cm bed (see photo). You can let us know your preference by message once you have booked. Eight sleeping spaces in standard beds, plus six more on sofa beds (comfortable for adults and children alike). 🍳 Fully equipped kitchen. ☕ For coffee, the house has a Senseo machine and a filter coffee maker, and coffee is provided for your first hot drinks. ☀ The cottage has an outdoor area with a terrace where you can sit and eat all together. There is also a dining table inside, so family meals are covered whatever the weather. A gas barbecue is available during your stay for a 20€ contribution, payable on site. 🏊‍♀️ The heated pool (28°) is shared and open from April to October for Manoir and Cottage guests. Pool size 7m x 3.30m. A few simple rules so everyone can enjoy it peacefully. swimming is unsupervised, children remain under their parents' responsibility. Animals are not allowed in the pool area. 🐾 All guests are free to share the common spaces. the living room and its library, the billiard table, the breakfast room, the grounds and terraces. paths cross, people meet, each at their own pace. Outside, the estate spans several hectares around its lake. Paddleboards, pedal boats, kayaks and rowing boats are available. Hiking trails leave directly from the estate, from a short stroll to a long walk in the forest. Pétanque, outdoor games and a plant maze punctuate the days. 🐶 Dogs are welcome at the estate, subject to prior agreement. A fee of 30€/stay applies. The estate is not fenced, so we count on your vigilance to keep them close to you, on a lead, especially near the lake and other guests. Animals are not allowed in the pool area. 🛌 Sheets and towels are provided for each guest (baby sheets not provided). Domaine de Thironne is the ideal place to celebrate, reconnect and breathe, where everyone keeps their privacy within a vast estate open to nature. Guest access 🚗 How to get here? The Domaine is located in Montigny-le-Chartif, in the heart of the Perche region, in Eure-et-Loir. Easy access by car via the A11 motorway and then the Perche country roads. Allow around 40 minutes from Chartres (40 km), about 1h30 to 2h from Paris (≈150 km), 1h from Le Mans (≈85 km) and 35 min from Châteaudun (30 km). 🚆 By train the nearest stations are Illiers-Combray and Brou, about ten kilometres away. For arrivals from Paris, the most convenient option is Chartres station (≈40 km), connected to Paris-Montparnasse in about 1h, or Nogent-le-Rotrou station (≈30 km), also served from Paris-Montparnasse. We can recommend a local taxi from the station. 🚲 By bike Domaine is also close to the Véloscénie, the cycling route linking Paris to Mont-Saint-Michel, ideal for travellers on two wheels. 🅿️ Rree parking is available on site. 📍 Nearby At the gateway to the Perche Regional Nature Park, the Domaine is surrounded by villages, châteaux and walking trails: - 10 min away: Illiers-Combray, the village of Marcel Proust, with the Maison de tante Léonie (Marcel Proust Museum) and the Pré Catelan garden (≈8 km) - 10 min away: Frazé and its château, listed among France's "Favourite Villages" (≈8 km) - 12 min away: Brou, its market and old town centre (≈10 km) - 15 min away: the Abbey of the Holy Trinity in Thiron-Gardais and its gardens, along with the former royal college (≈13 km) - 15 min away: the Château de Villebon (≈12 km) - 30 min away: Nogent-le-Rotrou and the castle of the Counts of Perche (≈30 km) - 40 min away: Chartres, its UNESCO-listed cathedral and old town (≈40 km) Other things to note 👶 A travel cot can be added in the gîte, and a high chair is available so baby can sit comfortably during meals. Subject to availability 🥐 Every morning, breakfast is served from 8:00 to 10:30 am. It is not included for Cottage guests; if you would like it, feel free to send us a request (16€/person/breakfast). On the menu: pastries, hot drinks, fruit juices, yoghurts, cold cuts, cheeses, and a selection of jams and juices from local producers. 🏊‍♀️ Outdoors, water and grounds: - Heated pool (28°C), from May to September, open from 7:00 am to 10:00 pm - Bikes (4 mountain bikes), rental 5€ per half-day, on reservation - Forest hikes, trails starting from the estate, from 45 min to 2h30 - Regulation pétanque court, boules provided, open access - Hedge maze (27 metres in circumference), open all year - Badminton, mölkky 🌊 We provide equipment for activities on the lake: - 1 pedal boat (4 seats) - 1 paddleboard - 1 rowing boat (2-3 seats) - 1 canoe (2 seats) The lake is not a swimming area as such; it is a place for water activities. You have a fully equipped kitchen at the Cottage. That said, if you'd like to dine differently: 🧀 Aperitif platter (€18 for 1): a gourmet selection of seasonal cheeses and accompaniments, locally sourced and offered by the Domaine 🍾 Champagne, local beer, rosé... something to toast your arrival and savour the calm of the estate on our terrace during the warmer months. 🍴 Places to eat: The estate sits in the countryside of the Perche. Several lovely tables await you just minutes away. From market-fresh cooking to more contemporary spots, there's something for every mood. La Croix Blanche, 10 minutes away A welcoming village inn, simple and generous. Just nearby, in Combres. Le Pré de Frazé, 15 minutes away The simple pleasure of grilled dishes and authentic cooking. In the heart of Frazé. Mamie Cécile, 15 minutes away Cooking built on local produce, in a gentle, friendly atmosphere. In Thiron-Gardais. L'Ascalier, 15 minutes away A more refined table, still in a warm spirit. Located in Brou. Le Perch'oir, 20 minutes away A more contemporary, cosy escape, with a view over the Perche. Near Argenvilliers.