Maison Ella

Maison Ella is a former stone and earth barn converted during 2015 into a contemporary, well equipped and very spacious holiday home. The exposed oak beams have been retained and contrast with the new oak staircase, oak internal doors and fresh decor. Glass panels have replaced the original barn door which allow light to flood in to the large double height entrance hall. To one side of the hall is the lounge with a door leading out onto the patio and garden. Relax with a book from the bookshelves, watch English or French TV or simply chat to friends or family. There is central heating throughout but a woodburning stove is provided in the lounge for cosy evenings in. A well equipped kitchen/dining room is on the opposite side of the entrance hall. Fitted with an electric hob and oven, dishwasher, fridge freezer and microwave, there is plenty of room to prepare meals. The dining area seats 6 people comfortably and is a very sociable space for entertaining friends and family. A downstairs utility room with washing machine completes the ground floor.

Upstairs are 3 bedrooms. The very generous master bedroom is decorated in restful tones of cream, taupe and black. The room boasts a king sized bed and an ensuite shower room. There is another large shower room that is shared by the two 2 other bedrooms . Both rooms can be configured as twins or superkings for complete flexibility. Central heating has been fitted so the property can be rented throughout the year.

The barn sits in a plot of 2 hectares of land along with a further barn and the main house. If you require suggested itineraries, restaurant bookings making or general advice, help is always at hand from the main house. The gite is totally separate from the main house and the privacy of guests is respected at all times. There is plenty of parking in the main courtyard. To the rear of the gite, a private garden and patio have been created. An outdoor table and chairs together with a BBQ are provided for al-fresco dining.

Bedlinen and towels are provided as well as initial supplies of kitchen and household supplies. You'll also receive a mini welcome basket including cider from Normandy. There's a comprehensive welcome folder explaining how everything works in the gite. You'll also find a large selection of tourist leaflets and my Insider's Guide to Normandy giving you an overview of the local area. Gavray is a large village with a market on Wednesday and Saturday mornings. Equidistant from Coutances, Granville and Villedieu-les-Poêles, this is the ideal base from which you can explore the area. The nearest beach is just 15 km/9 miles away at Saint Martin de Bréhal and the ruins of Hambye Abbey are just a short drive away. There are plenty of bars and restaurants, markets and food producers in the area for you to taste Normandy delights such as Calvados (apple brandy), cider, caramel sauce, cheese and sweet biscuits. A visit to Normandy would not be complete without a trip to Mont St Michel, the UNESCO world heritage site. Mont St Michel is 45 minutes away. Bayeux and the D-Day landing beaches are also worthwhile day trips. With abbeys, churches, cathedrals, historical buildings, sandy beaches, cycling, watersports, gardens, quaint villages and gastronomic delights, Normandy has plenty to entertain you. I look forward to welcoming you to Normandy and sharing my local knowledge of the best places to visit.