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Au fer à cheval

Guesthouse in Gandelain with free breakfast and an outdoor pool

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Quadruple Room | Private kitchen | Full-size fridge, microwave, stovetop, coffee/tea maker
Property grounds
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Full-size fridge, microwave, stovetop, coffee/tea maker
Quadruple Room | Individually decorated, individually furnished, desk, blackout drapes

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
  • Kitchen

Explore the area

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Les bordeaux, Gandelain, 61420
  • Place, Normandie-Maine Regional Natural Park
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Bagnoles de l'Orne Casino
    ‪33 min drive‬
  • Place, Bagnoles de L'Orne en Normandie Golf Club
    ‪34 min drive‬

Room options

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Quadruple Room | Individually decorated, individually furnished, desk, blackout drapes

Quadruple Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(4 reviews)
  • 484 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Shower, hair dryer

Family Room

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)
  • 431 sq ft
  • Sleeps 5
  • 2 Queen Beds and 1 Twin Bed

About the neighborhood

Gandelain

Au fer à cheval places you next to Normandie-Maine Regional Natural Park and within a 15-minute drive of Anova. This 2-room guesthouse welcomes guests with conveniences like free breakfast, an outdoor pool, and free in-room WiFi.
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What's nearby

  • Normandie-Maine Regional Natural Park - 1 min walk - 0.0 miles
  • Carrouges Château - 16 min drive - 9.8 miles
  • Bagnoles de l'Orne Casino - 33 min drive - 23.9 miles
  • Bagnoles de L'Orne en Normandie Golf Club - 34 min drive - 24.5 miles
  • Ferme du cheval de trait - 37 min drive - 26.1 miles

Getting around

  • Alençon Station - 24 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪L'assiette Gourmande - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Total Access - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪La Sosta - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪L'Ardoise de Saint Pierre - ‬15 min drive
  • ‪Le Normandie - ‬10 min drive

About this property

Au fer à cheval

Guesthouse in Gandelain with free breakfast and an outdoor pool
Guests of Au fer à cheval enjoy features like an outdoor pool, free WiFi in public areas, and a terrace. You can put free parking to good use if you drive. Multilingual staff is on hand to answer questions. This smoke-free guesthouse also has a garden.
Flat-screen TVs come with digital channels, and free WiFi keeps guests connected. Other standard amenities include kitchenettes, dining areas, and refrigerators. Housekeeping is available once per stay.
Recreational amenities at the guesthouse include an outdoor pool.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Free self parking on site
  • Limited onsite self parking

Food and drink

  • Free full breakfast available daily 7:30 AM to 11:00 AM

Things to do

  • Horseback riding/rentals
  • Outdoor pool
  • Playground

Family friendly

  • In-room full-sized refrigerator/freezer
  • In-room kitchenette
  • In-room microwave
  • Living room
  • Outdoor pool
  • Playground
  • Separate in-room dining area

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (once per stay)
  • Multilingual staff

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • Pool loungers
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • No elevator

More

  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Blackout drapes

Bathroom

  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV with digital channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Electric kettle
  • Full-sized refrigerator/freezer
  • Kitchenette
  • Microwave
  • Separate dining area
  • Stovetop

More

  • Desk
  • Heating
  • Individual decor
  • Individual furnishings
  • Iron/ironing board on request
  • Living room

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 4 PM; Check-in end time: 10 PM
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM

Special check-in instructions

There is no front desk at this property
Guests must contact the property for check-in information
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property ahead of time using the information on the booking confirmation
If you are planning to arrive after 10 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Pets

  • This property doesn't allow pets

Important information

Fees

You'll be asked to pay these charges at the property:

  • An effective city/local tax rate of 4.40 percent will be charged

These are all of the charges provided to us by the property.

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
This property accepts cash
  • Check-in: 4 PM
  • Check-out: 11 AM
  • Minimum check-in age: 18
Driving? This property offers free parking.

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.
  • This property accepts cash.

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.
  • There are no elevators.
  • No rollaway or extra beds are available.

Property is also known as

Au fer à cheval Guesthouse Gandelain
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Au fer à cheval Guesthouse Gandelain

Frequently asked questions

Is free cancellation available at Au fer à cheval?

Au fer à cheval provides free cancellation on some room rates. If you'd like to learn more, review the cancellation policy on Orbitz.

What's there to see close to Au fer à cheval?

This guesthouse is located in Gandelain, just steps from Normandie-Maine Regional Natural Park.

Will I be able to park at Au fer à cheval?

Yes, self parking is offered for free at the guesthouse.

Does Au fer à cheval feature a casino at the property?

No, Au fer à cheval doesn't have a casino.

Is there an indoor pool at Au fer à cheval?

No, this guesthouse doesn't have an indoor pool; however, there is an outdoor pool.

Is Au fer à cheval a good place to stay for couples?

Couples staying at this guesthouse will appreciate amenities like a kitchenette as well as an outdoor pool and free breakfast.

Does Au fer à cheval have a hot tub?

No, there isn't a spa tub at this guesthouse.

Does Au fer à cheval have a restaurant that serves breakfast?

Au fer à cheval offers free full breakfasts each morning though there is no restaurant.

Does Au fer à cheval allow pets to stay free of charge?

No, pets aren't allowed at Au fer à cheval.

Are there connecting rooms at Au fer à cheval?

No, this guesthouse doesn't feature connecting guestrooms.

Can I book a room with a balcony at Au fer à cheval?

No, there aren't any accommodations with balconies at Au fer à cheval.

Au fer à cheval Reviews

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 91 out of 113 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 17 out of 113 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 3 out of 113 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 2 out of 113 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 113 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Staff & service

9.2/10

Amenities

9.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.4/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Our host at Au Fer à Cheval was Romain, a friendly and helpful man. He owns about 20 English thoroughbred race horses, as well as breeds them. His farm is in a beautiful location with lovely views. It was unfortunately cold and wet for the two nights that we were there, so we couldn't use the pool, and the roads were too slippery for him to take us out in his horse-drawn carriage, but we did see two of his retired racing mares with their foals. Our room was comfortable and clean, good shower, and a small kitchenette. It's a good idea to take your own tea, coffee and milk with you. Continental breakfast was good and delivered to our room at the time we requested. A good guide book in English of what to do in the area was left in our room, but perhaps the only disadvantage of the place is that it is quite isolated and a long way from any any restaurants. Overall, a lovely place, and we'd recommended it.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Peter

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Awesome property. Wonderful stay. Would go back again in a heartbeat!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Stephen

Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Raymond

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Matteo

Traveled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
An excellent host and superb breakfast!
Stayed 1 night in May 2024

8/10 Good

Edwina

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Perfect location. Helpful and friendly service Good value. Comfortable
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2023

8/10 Good

Shirley

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Good value for the price

Large room, well equipped, nice view Excellent breakfast brought to you.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2023

6/10 Okay

Harvinder

The room was spacious and generally ok but it was very cold. There was only one small heater in a large room with a kitchenette. The kitchen was ok, very basic and not so comfortable to cook. The owners were friendly when I checked in, they left the property after my check in. They didn’t respond to my phone calls when I tried to contact them about extra heating and Wi-Fi. There is absolutely no Wi-Fi at the property. Overall my stay was very uncomfortable as it was too cold, no Wi-Fi and no response from the owner but this place is in a very nice location, quiet and a lot of beautiful nature.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2022

10/10 Excellent

Walter

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2021

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
The host was a lovely man and very laid back we enjoyed that we could have breakfast in our room
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2020

10/10 Excellent

Kyrsten

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Moved to Different Location

We got moved to a different location that was thirty minutes away, but it ended up being fine for our case. The people were very welcoming even though they didn't know we were coming. We explained it and they kindly welcomed us and provided a fantastic French breakfast. I highly recommend it.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2020

10/10 Excellent

Adrian

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Excellent over night stop

Our overnight stay was perfect. The room was very comfortable with cooking facilities available. We were made to feel very welcome. Excellent breakfast. Highly recommend.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The view from the studio was to die for. A very modern, lovely room with a great breakfast. Would like to have stayed for longer.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2019

10/10 Excellent

tanguy

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Beautiful stay ina peaceful area

Amazing stay, the owners are very welcoming, awesome breakfast and great stay in a peaceful area! We strongly recommend this place
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Fantastic

Beautiful place in a beautiful setting!
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2019

10/10 Excellent

karen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Lovely

Warm welcome and beautiful room. Delicious breakfast .
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful location, great breakfast and really friendly owner
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2019

10/10 Excellent

James

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2019

10/10 Excellent

d

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

A haven of peace and tranqulity

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2019

10/10 Excellent

Jane

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Straight from the horses mouth!

Lovely environment. The gentleman owner very pleasant and explained everything in good English. Breakfast was hot and fresh and the homemade jams delicious. I loved the horses, an added bonus for me as have owned my own in the past and the foal was very calm and friendly! Would recommend a stay here to anyone! 10 out of 10
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
A lovely sunny terrace for breakfast and a very welcome bottle of cider were the stand out features of the property and welcoming hospitality
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2019

10/10 Excellent

Jules

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

A hidden gem in the French countryside.

This place is a hidden gem in the French countryside. It is at the end of the road and a little difficult to find. The room is modern, spacious, very comfortable and sparkling clean. The breakfast provided was ample and delicious. The hosts were very friendly and helpful. The nearest restaurant is about 5 KMs away. The restaurant recommended by the host was excellent. A perfect stop-over for our journey from Paris to Normandy. It was extremely good value for money.
Stayed 1 night in May 2019

10/10 Excellent

Kevin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2019

10/10 Excellent

David

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Hidden gem in beautiful, peaceful location.

Beautiful location, excellent hosts, superb facilities, stunning view from the room. I would love to stay here again. This place will not disappoint.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2019

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