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Charming gîte with private pond and fishing, garden, BBQ, fibre, 2 bedrooms - Alexain

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A dining area with a table set for four, a kitchen with modern appliances, and a view of the outdoors.
A modern interior with a large window, a stone wall, a sofa, and a dining table.
A bedroom with a skylight, a bed with a striped cover, and a view of a garden.
A garden with pink flowers, a wooden bench, and a tree with hanging branches.
Private kitchen

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 4807 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washer
  • Free WiFi
  • Outdoor Space
  • Parking available
  • Barbecue grill

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Alexain
  • Place, Château de La Motte-Husson
    ‪20 min drive‬
  • Place, Château de Mayenne
    ‪21 min drive‬
  • Place, Office de Tourisme du Pays de Mayenne
    ‪21 min drive‬

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About the neighborhood

Alexain

This cottage is located 8 mi (12.8 km) from Château de La Motte-Husson and 8.3 mi (13.4 km) from Musée du Château de Mayenne. The cottage includes a kitchen, a patio, and a refrigerator.

What's nearby

  • Château de La Motte-Husson - 20 min drive - 9.5 miles
  • Herce Square - 20 min drive - 10.7 miles
  • Château de Mayenne - 21 min drive - 10.5 miles
  • Office de Tourisme du Pays de Mayenne - 21 min drive - 10.5 miles
  • Espace Mayenne - 30 min drive - 18.3 miles

Getting around

  • Montsurs Station - 23 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪La Guinguette - ‬15 min drive
  • ‪La Marmite - ‬13 min drive
  • ‪Beau Rivage - ‬15 min drive
  • ‪les Routier - ‬20 min drive
  • ‪Montgiroux - ‬9 min drive

About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

Charming gîte with private pond and fishing, garden, BBQ, fibre, 2 bedrooms - Alexain

From a former barn to a charming cottage: a beautiful transformation conceived and executed by Odile and Daniel, in a setting conducive to relaxation. Discount: 10% off for stays of 2 consecutive weeks or more.

This charming, detached stone house has been imaginatively furnished to offer you a comfortable and welcoming stay. You will appreciate its contemporary 9m² veranda, a true open-plan living space overlooking the flower-filled and wooded garden, with no overlooking neighbors.
Just 70m from the cottage, an 8-hectare pond awaits you, accessible via a path. Not private, it is dedicated to catch-and-release fishing: roach, carp, perch, pike, and eels. A fishing permit is provided, and a rowboat is available for you to enjoy the pond, whether for fishing or simply for a leisurely paddle.
Whether you are a fisherman or a nature lover, you will enjoy the setting at the heart of a 4000m² landscaped property. The Mayenne River, classified as a second-category fishing river, is also accessible 6 km away.

The property also includes a second independent cottage, Le Martin Pêcheur (H53G010581), which can accommodate 3 people. Each unit has its own private terrace and fishing cabin, ensuring complete privacy.

Discover nearby: The towpath (6km): an 85km route along the Mayenne River - Vitré (38km): medieval castle with towers, ramparts, historic center, Notre-Dame de Vitré church - Fougères (41km): Fougères castle, an immense fortress, medieval quarter and old streets - Sainte-Suzanne (39km): designated a "Petite Cité de Caractère" (Small Town of Character) and listed among the "Most Beautiful Villages of France," with its castle, the Auditoire Museum and its medieval town - Cossé-le-Vivien (44km): the Robert Tatin Museum, an original artistic venue offering amazing works and an enriching guided tour - Saulges (43km): a natural and historical site ideal for speleology and prehistoric heritage enthusiasts - Chailland (13km): discover the old forges, the Château du Maître d'Or and hiking trails - Mont-Saint-Michel (92km): an iconic site listed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site UNESCO World Heritage Site, worth discovering for its abbey and medieval village. Owners' house and another gîte nearby.
Gîte on 2 levels.
LEVEL 0:
Living room and fully equipped kitchen (36m²): oven, 4-burner induction hob, extractor hood, dishwasher, microwave, refrigerator, freezer, Senseo® pod coffee machine, filter coffee maker, kettle, toaster, electric blender, electric mixer, electric griddle, ceiling fan - Shower room (13m²): walk-in shower, sink, hairdryer, towel warmer, washing machine, semi-separate WC - Veranda (9m²): armchairs, coffee table, sink.

Owners' house and another gîte nearby. LEVEL 1: Bedroom 1 (11m² floor area, 9m² with a ceiling height of 1.80m): 2 twin beds (80x190cm), desk, chair, standing fan - Bedroom 2 (21m² floor area, 19m² with a ceiling height of 1.80m): 1 double bed (160x200cm), washbasin and toilet, standing fan.
Indoor amenities: television, Wi-Fi.
Baby equipment: high chair and travel cot (on request).
Outdoor amenities: terrace, garden furniture, parasol, sun loungers, grounds of approximately 500m², fishing shed, charcoal barbecue. The property is enclosed by a hedgerow and has a gate at the entrance. Parking is available in the courtyard. There is a fishing and walking pond with a rowboat available, equipped with a bench, oar, life jackets, and an anchor. INCLUDED: Beds made upon arrival, towels, kitchen linens, end-of-stay cleaning, electricity up to 8 kWh/day. SUPPLEMENTS: Electricity exceeding 8 kWh/day, based on meter reading, payable to the owner.
Pets are not allowed.
Weekend stay (1 to 2 nights): Check-in 4 pm - Check-out 4 pm.
Stays of 3 nights or more: Check-in 4 pm - Check-out 10 am. Living room and bathroom on the ground floor, bedrooms upstairs.
Please contact the owner a few days before your arrival to arrange your stay.

Property managed by a professional. Unless stated, services such as cleaning, bed linen, towels etc. are not included in the price of this rental. If pets are allowed (information in the advertisement), charges may be applicable.
Only equipment mentioned in this advertisement are present. Equipment not mentioned are not considered to be present. Unless there is an electric charging station in the accommodation, charging electric vehicles is prohibited.

In the village of Alexain, take the direction of Mayenne. After 2.4 km, turn left on Chemin de la Coulairie-Etang du Moulin Neuf'. (Gîte Rural sign). Follow this path for 800 m then turn right for 100 m.
End of stay cleaning is included.
The cottage features a kitchen and a patio, and there's space to spread out with 2 bedrooms. Guests can enjoy a TV and stay connected with free WiFi. Other standard amenities include a washing machine and a desk. Limited housekeeping is available.

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in the cottage: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Dishwasher
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Toaster

Bedrooms

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Bed sheets provided

Bathroom

  • 1 bathroom
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • TV

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Patio

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Work spaces

  • Desk

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoking not allowed

Services and conveniences

  • Limited housekeeping

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)

General

  • Garden
  • Unit size: 807 square feet

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Pets

  • This property doesn't allow pets

Children and extra beds

Children allowed: ages 0-17

Events

No events allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Important information

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation
  • Check-in: 4:00 PM
  • Check-out: 10:00 AM
  • Minimum check-in age: 18

We should mention

Details about charges, deposits, or other important information:

  • This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession.
  • Charges for extra guests may apply and vary depending on the property's policy.
  • A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges, as well as a government-issued photo ID, may be required at check-in.
  • Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in and can't be guaranteed. Certain requests may come with additional charges.
  • Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited.
  • Onsite safety features include a smoke detector.

Additional information about polices, regulations, and more:

  • Due to national regulations, cash transactions can't exceed EUR 1000 at this property. For additional details, contact the property using the contact information on your booking confirmation.

Property is also known as

16467654571

Frequently asked questions

What's there to see close to this cottage?

This cottage is located in Alexain, close to Château de La Motte-Husson and Circuit Maurice Forget.

Is this cottage associated with a casino?

No, this cottage is not connected to a casino.

Is there an indoor pool at this cottage?

No, there is no indoor pool at this cottage.

Does this cottage provide breakfast?

No, this cottage doesn't offer breakfast.

Does this cottage allow pets to stay free of charge?

No, pets aren't allowed at this cottage.

Charming gîte with private pond and fishing, garden, BBQ, fibre, 2 bedrooms - Alexain Reviews

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Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Excellent property, great host who couldn’t do enough for you. Facilities were all you needed and more and the accommodation was stunning.Beautiful setting.Highly recommend this amazingly renovated and stunningly decorated Gite.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
The hosts Odila and Daniel made our stay feel like we were at home. Their hospitality and the property was faultless. We hade a great stay there and would highly recommend their property. Steve
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2023