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Group Gîte at La Daviais 50240 Saint James
Nearest town: Mont Saint Michel |
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We offer self catering (gîte) accommodation (with the option of an evening meal provided using local produce) for groups of up to 22 in a converted smallholding in a hamlet about 20 kilometres from the world famous Mont.St.Michel. We're open all year round!
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We are able to accommodate up to twenty two people in a choice of these rooms:
1. Double bedroom with supplementary single sofa bed (en-suite)
2. Twin bed room
3. Large family room - one large double bed, two single beds
4. Double bedroom (en-suite)
5. Small room with two single beds, one of which is ¾ sized. This room is best suited to children or smaller adults.
6. Large dormitory with ten bunk beds (great for kids!)
There's a well equipped kitchen (with UK TV), separate dining room and very large lounge with bar, pool table and UK satellite TV. There's also a shower block with toilets, drying room and washing machine.
All linen is provided except in the dormitory for which we suggest you bring sleeping bags. |
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We've a 8m x 4m outdoor pool and patio set in a natural sun trap. There are lots of chairs, tables and sun loungers available as well as an open sided barn with a fridge and table tennis table. The lounge also opens on to a separate BBQ area and patio. In the garden you'll also find a children's play area with swings and a (very popular!) massive trampoline.
We also have chickens, ducks and other livestock! |
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Attractions We’re just 18 km from the internationally known World Heritage Site of Le Mont St.Michel, the abbey (dating back to the 8th. century) built on a rock island around a kilometre off the coast. The Mont is the second most popular tourist attraction in France: a visit is a ‘Must Do’.
Our nearest town is St.James, about 5km away. This small but charming town features several good restaurants as well as a surprisingly good range of shops and bars. There are also two good supermarkets. The remains of the walls of William the Conqueror's chateau can also be seen in St.James and just outside the town is the large American Second World War cemetery.
Other interesting towns including in our area include Avranches (about 15 minutes from us) which has some interesting boutiques and tiny streets to stroll around as well as a beautifully maintained botanical garden.
Dinan is about 40 minutes drive from us and is considered to be one of France's most attractive walled towns; certainly one of the most beautiful medieval towns in Brittany. Major historical attractions include the Jacobin's Theatre dating from 1224, the flamboyant Gothic St Malo's Church, the Romanesque St Saviour's Basilica, Duchess Anne's Tower and the Château de Dinan.
Slightly further out (about 60 minutes drive from us), but well worth a visit is St Malo which is, in our opinion, an absolute gem. The old walled town (which has been completely rebuilt having been completely destroyed in 1944)has many beautiful buildings, interesting shops and alleyways; you can also walk around the ramparts and enjoy the views or walk or sunbathe on the long beaches. There is also a very large sea water pool (free!) on the beach complete with diving (well, jumping) boards. Just outside the town there's also a superb Aquarium.
In the opposite direction we’re also just 30 minutes drive Fougères where you'll find the famous 12th Cent. castle. You can also find the Parc Floral, a collection of 12 beautiful themed gardens set in extensive grounds.
Finally, about 70 minutes drive from us is Bayeux. This major tourist attraction is best known to British and French visitors for the Bayeux tapestry, made to commemorate the Norman conquest of England in 1066. The exhibition is well laid out and includes an excellent tutorial as to the significance to the various images. It is displayed in a museum in the town centre.
The cleanest and safest beaches are gathered along the coast north and south of Granville. Our favourite is at Carolles, a very long wide sandy beach around 35 minutes drive from us. It’s popular in high summer but never seems over crowded.
The D Day landing beaches are around 80 minutes drive from us where there are many, many sights, museums and memorials. We can give you more specific information and recommendations on your arrival.
For the children amongst us there are plenty of attractions from zooming around on a go cart to bungee jumping for the more adventurous. A trip to the Zoo at Champrépus (don’t miss the Lemur reserve where the lemurs run freely and mingle with the visitors!) and the Alligator Bay Reptilarium near Mont St.Michel are also great for the kids.
If you're a wildlife lover, you'll be pleased to learn that this part of Normandy is positively teeming with wildlife of all types including many species of birds that are now rare in the UK. Bring your binoculars!
We have details of lots of places to go when you arrive at La Daviais and can direct you to the tourist office in St.James for even more information. |
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| Price |
We're open all year round. Our usual change over day is Sunday - this generally gives you the opportunity for a slightly cheaper, more relaxed Channel crossing on the Saturday night or Sunday morning. The cost to rent the house on a self catering basis is as follows (all in Euros):
From - To Weekly Price / Weekend Price(Thurs - Sun)
6 Apr 2008 - 29 Jun 2008 €1,600.00 / €1,350.00
30 Jun 2008 - 7 Sep 2008 €1,850.00 / Not Available
8 Sep 2008 - 26 Oct 2008 €1,600.00 / €1,350.00
26 Oct 2008 - 21 Dec 2008 €975.00 / €695.00
21 Dec 2008 - 4 Jan 2009 €1,600.00 / €1,350.00
4 Jan 2009 - 5 Apr 2009 €975.00 / €695.00
5 Apr 2009 - 28 Jun 2009 €1,700.00 / €1,350.00
28 Jun 2009 - 6 Sept 2009 €1,950.00 / Not Available
6 Sept 2009 - 25 Oct 2009 €1,700.00 / €1,350.00
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Paul & Sandra Minton
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e-mail to contact owner;
Tel. 0(044) 77 72 51 89 48
English 
Francais 
Please mention OurInns.org when enquiring or booking
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| Booking |
We accept UK or French bank cheques or you can pay with a credit card through PayPal. |
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You'll find directions to GroupGite at La Daviais on our website where you'll also find a page listing the various ways to cross the Channel.
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| Facilities |
Maximum occupants: 22
Booking confirmation: Within 24 hours
Pool - outdoor
TV - satellite
Linen provided
Cot available - free
DVD player
DVD library
Fridge
Iron
Board games
Tea/Coffee making facility
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