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Carriage House |
Brix, Normandy, France |
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Restored over a period of two years, the carriage house is south facing and forms part of the large front garden courtyard at Chateau Le Mont Epinguet. Sleeping 12 people and within an easy drive of several beautiful beaches and cultural sights, it’s the perfect spot for a family or friends holiday. |
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Property Info |
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Accommodation Type:
| House |
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Property Setting:
| Rural |
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Holiday Type:
| Relaxing / Family / Sports & activity / Culture |
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Bedrooms:
| 5 |
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Guests:
| 12 |
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Catering:
| self-catering |
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General Info |
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Mark and Fiona Berridge came to Normandy looking for a cottage but when offered the chance to buy Chateau Le Mont Epinguet, a magnificent historic building just 8 miles from Cherbourg, the decision was an easy one. Today Mark and Fiona run the chateau as an informal guest house - offering bed and breakfast or hiring three separate buildings to self-catering groups – the main chateau (sleeps 27), the Carriage House (sleeps 12), and Mews Cottage (sleeps 5). Built in 1751, Chateau Le Mont Epinguet stood originally in 2,000 acres. During the war, the chateau was occupied by the Germans as a communications headquarters. Now it is being lovingly restored to its former glory! |
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Details on the area surrounding the property/accommodation |
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There is no shortage of things to do in the surrounding area, ranging from visits to World War battlefields and Gulf stream beaches. There is a very good choice of local restaurants nearby (a local bar serves an excellent 4 course supper for 13 euros inc. wine or cider!). A hypermarket is just 5 minutes away. There are numerous sporting and tourist activities in the area, including golf, cycling, horse-riding and water sports. You are just 30km from some superb beaches opposite Jersey. 7km from the nearest golf course and 30km from a links course. Golf and horseriding are 15 minutes away. Bayeux is 45 minutes away. This property is an ideal base from which to explore Normandy or just to holiday in beautiful surroundings. The towns of Brix and Valognes are close by (3km and 10km respectively). |
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Getting there & away/local amenities |
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Getting There:
| The chateau is just 15km from Cherbourg airport. From Poole or Portsmouth you can go to either Cherbourg or Caen. If driving, take the RN13 road from Cherbourg towards Valognes, signposted Caen. Travel eight miles. Turn right on the D119 for Rufosses (not Brix). Cross the motorway bridge, following the blue and white signs to the Chateau (about 1 mile). |
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Nearest airports:
| Caen & Dinan 200km |
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Nearest train station:
| Valognes 10km |
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Nearest ferry terminal:
| Cherbourg |
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Car Hire:
| Advised |
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Nearest restaurant:
| 30 minute walk |
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Nearest beach:
| 30 minute drive |
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Nearest shop:
| 10 minute drive |
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Nearest market:
| Bricquebec & Valognes (10 mins drive) |
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More Info |
Owner Info |
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Name |
Fiona Berridge |
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Contact Phone No. |
+33233419631 |
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Accommodation details |
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Activities Nearby |
Beach within 20km / Birdwatching / Canoeing / Cooking / Cycling / Golf within 20km / Horse Riding / Walking
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Interior Facilities |
CD Player / Cot / Dishwasher / DVD player / Highchair / Internet Access / Log Fire / Television / Washing Machine
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Interior Details |
In the restoration of the property a great deal of emphasis has been placed on light, space and the enhancement of the natural and historic aspects of the building. Giant oak beams, Douglas redwood floors, 18th Century local stone fireplaces, plastered domed ceiling in the kitchen and 5 sets of French windows - one of which leads onto a balcony from the master bedroom - are some of the features. Furnishings are also in keeping where possible - the beds being mainly 18th Century copies with comfortable mattresses, and the bathrooms include roll-top baths reflecting a comfort and opulance of a bygone age. There are five bedrooms (3 doubles, one twin, and one quadruple) and three bathrooms & 1 shower room . There is a spacious dome-shaped kitchen fully equipped with dishwasher, washing machine, range cooker and all the mod cons. The living room is 60sqm and has a Valognes stone fireplace.
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Exterior Facilities |
Balcony / BBQ / Garden / Garden Furniture / Parking / Terrace
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Exterior Details |
The house has a sunny garden and terrace with BBQ.
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Further Details |
The Contentin peninsula of Normandy is perhaps best known for its war memorials and the D-Day landing beaches. But this beautiful part of Normandy - which was the wealthiest region of France in the 18th Century - offers some superb scenery, a labyrinth of ancient rambling paths, elegant chateaux and medieval manoirs, gastronomic pleasures (including fresh seafood specialities), pretty regional markets and superb bathing beaches on the west coast opposite Jersey.
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Conditions of Rental |
Deposit required on booking and full payment due 8 weeks before arrival. Linen & towels available to hire at £10per person (not available during school holidays). Arrival time after 4pm. Departure time 11am. We request that the carriage house is left the way you found it - unless you ask us to clean it, for which we charge £40.
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Other Information |
Babysitting available / Child Friendly / Cook available / No Smoking / Other rental properties on site / Short breaks available
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What visitors have said about Carriage House |
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We had a superb holiday in this wonderful house. Plenty to see & do & the kids has a ball!
Jack Hornsby,
UK,
Jan 2007 
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