Property Detail
Apple Tree Cottage is in an idyllic location being close to Mont Saint Michel and within easy walking distance of the local village. It is comfortably furnished and has the added advantage of a heated pool and large secure gardens.
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The 4 cottages
The heated pool
The kitchen/ diner
The lounge area
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Description
Apple Tree is one of 4 cottages situated at La Basse Rouerie.
This charming 4 bed cottage is full of character and has views over undulating farmland. It has granite walls, exposed oak beams and a huge granite fireplace with a wood burning fire. It is heated for the cooler months, so is ideal for that well earned holiday at any time of the year.
The Lounge: Has an arched granite front door and 2 large arched windows, a huge granite fireplace with wood burner. The walls are granite and there is a timbered ceiling with huge beams. There is a CTV/CTV & a HIFI, and comfortable seating for 8.
The kitchen/diner: Has vaulted ceilings, seating for 8, full size gas cooker, dishwasher, washing machine, fridge-freezer & microwave. Double doors lead to a private patio area with garden furniture, parasol & a BBQ. This leads to the shared gardens and pool area.
Bedroom 1: A large double room with views over the front garden and undulating fields, there is an ensuite shower room.
Bedroom 2: A large double room with views over the front garden and undulating fields, there an ensuite shower room.
Bedroom 3: A twin bedded room with views to the rear garden.
Bedroom 4: A bunk bed room with views to the rear garden
A separate shower room.
All the bedrooms have electric haeting for the cooler months.
All bed linen, towels and tea towels are included in the price. These can be changed during your stay with an additional charge payable on site.
Beach/ pool towels are not supplied so please bring your own.
The property is cleaned before your arrival, please leave it as you found it or a cleaning fee will be deducted from your deposit on departure.
There are two and a half acres of gardens with open views over undulating farmland.
There is a private patio area for each cottage with garden furniture, seating, sun canopy and a BBQ.
There is also a communal patio area which has a brick built BBQ, the ideal place for parents to get to know one another, while the kids play. We have had many an enjoyable evening with a BBQ and a few drinks.
The heated above ground pool is made of teak to fit in with the surroundings in the orchard; it is 6x4 metres and 1.5 metres deep and is open from May - September.
The gardens are the ideal place to relax by the pool, have a picnic under a tree, or just sit and read a good book while sipping a glass a wine.
There is a 14ft trampoline with safety nets, badminton, swings, boules pit, swing ball, football net, and basketball in the gardens, along with numerous games.
In the covered veranda area there is table soccer, table tennis and a darts board and lots of other toys.
The gardens are large and safe enough for children to play, whilst we consider our accommodation to be child friendly, good parental supervision should be shown at all times.
For the comfort of our future guests, smoking is permitted in designated areas/outdoor areas only.
Just down the lane there is an 18 km Patrimoine walk through lovely countryside.
La Basse Rouerie is a traditional Breton farmhouse and Longere that dates back 600 years in parts. It has two and a half acres of gardens with open views over undulating farmland.
It is situated on the Brittany, Normandy border in France so you can explore both areas.
A perfect place for all the family to unwind, either by the pool or under a tree with a good book and a glass of wine.
The English owners Sandy & Barrie have converted the Longere into 4 cottages leaving in lots of the original features, like granite walls and exposed oak beams.
The cottages have been restored to provide modern conveniences whilst retaining all the charm of a typical French farmhouse. All the cottages are named after the fruit trees in the gardens, and Apple Tree is one of these cottages.
Although La Basse Rouerie is in a quiet location it is only a few minutes from Mellé which has a bar-tabac-restaurant-store and only 5 mins to Louvigne du Desert with its shops and restaurants.
La Basse Rouerie is located in a small village called Mellé, which is situated on the Brittany/ Normandy borders. Here you can spend days on the magnificent beaches known as the Emerald coast, visit walled towns or just walk through the lovely countryside, something for everyone.
We are about an hours drive from the port of St Malo; this is also an excellent place to visit, with a walled town and miles of sandy beaches.
Also within an hours drive you have the large towns of Rennes, Dinan, Domfront and Mortain all worthy of a visit.
Half an hour’s drive will take you to the walled town of Fougeres with its chateau, and sandy beach in the forest. Mont Saint Michel the 2nd most visited place in France after the Eiffel Tower and St Hilaire a lively market town.
Mellé is also only 10 mins away from the American War Cemetery at St. James, the water park at St Martin de Landelles and trout fishing in St Georges du Rentembault.
So whatever the family want to do on holiday you will find it here, energetic or relaxing you choose it’s your holiday.
Distance to Ferry ports:
Calais 4.30 hrs - 454km
Boulogne 4.10 hrs - 454kms
Dieppe: 3.10 hrs - 313kms
Le Havre: 2.20 hrs - 231kms
Cherbourg: 2.00 hrs - 188kms
Caen: 1.30 hrs - 138kms
St Malo: 1.00 hrs - 89kms
Distance to airports:
Paris 3.42 hrs - 389kms
Brest 3.00 hrs - 292kms
Lorient 2.30 hrs - 232kms
Nantes 2.00 hrs - 186kms
Dinard 1.10 hrs - 92kms
Rennes 1.00 hrs - 79kms
The use of a car (or car hire) is essential
Visitor Attractions – all within or just over the hour
• Mont Saint Michel - 2nd largest attraction in France - 30 mins
• Ange Michel - water park - St Martin de Landelles - 20 mins
• La Mazures - water sports - Isigny le Buat - 25 mins
• Chenenet - Beach & horse riding in forest - Landean - 20 min
• Alligator Bay - Nr Mont Saint Michel - 30 mins
• Parc Floral - fantastic gardens - Le Chatellier - 25 mins
• Cobac Parc - water park - Lanhelin - 40 mins
• Aquarium - St Malo - 1 hour
• Oyster farm - Cancale - 50 mins
• Chateaubriand Cruise - river from Dinard to Dinan - 50 mins
• Champrepus Zoo - Villedieu Les Poeles - 50 mins
• Copper factory - Villedieu Les Poeles - 50 mins
• Souterrosscope - Underground caves - Caumont L’evente
• Beaches:- Dinard - Tree lined sandy coves - 88kms - 1hr 18
St Malo - Walled town & sandy beaches - 85kms
Cancale - Oyster capital of France - 80 kms
Cherrueix - Sandy beaches sand kiting - 55kms - 55 mins
Carolles Plage - Miles of sandy beaches - 59 kms
Jullouville - Sandy beaches - 63 kms
Large towns of interest: -
St Hilaire du Harcouet - market town - 25 mins
Fougeres - walled town - 25 mins
Avranches – Paton’s tank, shopping - 30 mins
Mortain - water falls - 30 mins
Domfront - walled town - 35 mins
D-Day beaches - 1.15 hr
Bayeaux Tapestry - 1.20 hr
American War Cemetary -St James - 10 mins
Fishing - trout -St Georges de Rentembault - 15 mins
Canoeing - Avranches - 25 mins
Rennes - Brittany Capital - lots to see and do - 1 hr
Local Market Days (mornings only):
St James - Monday (only a small market)
St Hilaire - Wednesday
Pontorson - Wednesday
Fougeres - Saturday
St Malo - Saturday
Restaurants: There are several locally in Mellé, Louvigne Du Desert,
St James, Landean and St George we recommend them all.
Lunchtime prices are cheaper at about 10.50€ for 3 or 4 courses.
Evenings start at about 16€ for 4 courses.
There is a small bar/café/restaurant/shop in Mellé open most day’s from7am for your fresh baguettes.
Restaurants are open 12 – 2pm lunchtimes and 7 – 10 pm evenings.
Shops: Super U in St James is open 9 – 12 Sundays.
Most shops in the area are shut on Mondays except for the supermarkets.
Although the website states a daily rate we only rent by the week during peak times and a 3 night minimum at all other times. So just times the rate by the amount of days.
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Further Details
Mont Saint Michel
The 2nd most visited place in France and only a 30 min drive.
Forest at Fougeres
Just a 20 min drive takes you to the beach in the forest. Really soft yellow sand turns the lake into a beach, with picnic tables, a playground, and beautiful walks through the forest, a great place to have a picnic.
Ange Michel
A water theme park just a 15 min drive a good day out for all the family with over 30 attractions.
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Apple Tree Cottage
One of the ensuite double rooms
The private patio area
The driveway
The games room
The rear garden
Mont Saint Michel
The local water park
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Pricing
Minimum Price - €50.00 p/n: | Low Season - €55.00 p/n: | Mid Season - €65.00 p/n: |
High Season - €85.00 p/n: | Peak Season - €115.00 p/n: | Mid Season - €65.00 p/n: |
Low Season - €55.00 p/n: |
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