La Prise d'Eau is a highly original gîte: the water that powered the steam trains came from its heart! You can see what's left of it in the living room thanks to a glass floor. It's truly exceptional!
You'll love the spacious living areas (37m²), the open-plan kitchen leading to the large living room with fireplace, complemented by a bright conservatory opening onto the wooden terrace overlooking the garden and offering a view of the river, the Vicoin. 2 bedrooms (1 with a double bed (160x190) and 1 with 2 single beds (90x190)). Separate WC. Shower room with shower cubicle and heated towel rail.
The private garden is partly fenced (with an open area remaining), mostly lawn, with a petanque area and a swing set. Fixed barbecue, garden furniture and private parking.
For your leisure activities, the greenway (cycle-pedestrian) is 500m away. You can spend a lovely day going to Saint-Berthevin: forest, swimming pool, river and restaurant. Alternatively, head to L'Huisserie and follow the Mayenne towpath, known as the Vélo Francette (from Caen to La Rochelle).
Hiking and horse-riding trails start from the gîte.
Laval is a 10-minute drive away: theatre, museum, cinema, golf course, marina, boat and bike hire, and of course the historic heart of Laval with its medieval château and 17th-century dwelling. The Vieux-Château houses the Musée d'Art naîf et d'Arts singuliers de Laval (MANA). Henri Rousseau, known as the Douanier, a native of Laval, illustrates this artistic movement.
The river, the Vicoin (2nd category), offers fishing depending on the water level in the river - fishing permit required. The gîte has a fishing room with water point and fridge, outside the house. Sheets not provided, optional extra €8 per pair.
Professional stay: 3 people maximum. Cleaning and bed linen options compulsory. 1 cleaning for 1 to 14 nights.
Weekend stay: arrival on Friday at the end of the day - departure on Sunday during the day.
Stay from 1 to 7 nights: arrival at the end of the day and departure at 10am.
If cleaning is not an optional extra, a €80 cleaning deposit cheque is required on arrival (returned at the end of the stay if the house has been fully cleaned).
Description of the gîte - Ground floor: large 37m² living room with fully equipped kitchen (oven - fridge with freezer compartment - microwave - coffee machine - kettle - toaster - dishwasher - raclette machine) and sitting room (fireplace, DVD player, TV). Veranda 18m² - Terrace overlooking the river -1 bedroom 15m² with 1 bed 160*190 and large wardrobe - 1 bedroom 11m² with 2 beds 90*190 2 bedrooms and wardrobe - Shower room with washbasin, shower tray and electric heated towel rail - Separate WC.
Bicycle shed - Charcoal barbecue - Petanque area - Children's swing - Fishing area and washing machine (fridge - sink).
First floor: mezzanine with sofa bed, desk and games area.
Baby equipment: cot, high chair, bath. Please let us know if you require one.
Wifi - Television.
Heating by heat pump and radiant heater, payment on meter reading (> 8kWh/d) with the owner to be paid to the owner at the end of the stay.
If you do not take the cleaning option, a cleaning deposit cheque will be requested on entering the gîte and returned at the end of your stay.
Options :
Housework 80€ (for 1 to 14 nights) - Sheets 8€/bed - Bathroom linen: 5€/person - Wood: 20€/stove.
Pets not accepted.