In the heart of rural Normandy, with it’s own spring-fed lake for swimming and frog-hunting, La Cour offers a year-round idyllic retreat from care-worn lives.

In spring, the apple blossom falls from the gnarled branches into wild oregano and mint as you breakfast on coffee and almond croissants beneath the huge olive; when summer sun takes over, laze with a book and let the boat float through evening clouds of dragon-flies. Crisp autumn walks foraging for berries and mushrooms end with full collecting bags and a warming glass of something French, while in winter the huge stone fireplace presides over conversation with friends and family, as the snow settles outside and the fragance of a bubbling cassoulet drifts through the house…

The house itself, set in three acres of land and dotted with the occasional picturesque colombage barn, is surrounded by daisy-strewn lawn and pasture, with weathered decking at the back of the house overlooking the lake and orchards and leading to the raised swimming pool.

Mature olive and magnolia trees offer shade at the front of the house and established vines and roses cover the timbered walls, while the garden beds are a mix of lavender, herbs and roses, with a little bit of whatever the children planted last year.

Inside, the house is an adventure in visual pleasure - old encaustic-tiled ceramic floors, worn walnut, art deco glass and countless beams, polished wooden floors, ceiling fans and an eclectic, tasteful mix of contemporary and vintage furniture and decoration. It’s gorgeous but comfortable, with enough space for a little privacy and enough room for a little togetherness.

3 double bedrooms with many variable options ie. bunk-beds/twinbeds/cots.
1 small double bedroom, again set to what is the preferred choice.
2 double sofabeds in two separate downstairs rooms.

Bathrooms

1 huge ensuite bathroom, fully fitted.
1 separate bathroom, fully fitted
1 shower room.

Kitchen

Stainless steel 90cm cooking range, dishwasher, microwave, all the necessary utensils.

Utility Room

Washing machine, tumble-dryer, fridge-freezer, food pantry.

Living Rooms

There are 3 living areas:
The large kitchen/diner/sitting room with huge fireplace
The central room with a fire and a double sofabed has a door leading to a gravelled terrace. Also French doors lead through to a library again with a double sofabed.

Other

The large Art Deco conservatory leading from the kitchen is my favourite room to have total peace whilst enjoying a freshly baked croissant and my first of many cafe noirs and enjoying just looking at the calves in the orchard, maybe only a week old…

Cleaning/towels/linen/maid service

Fresh towels and linen are ready upon arrival.

Amenities/Facilities provided

hob
oven
fridge/freezer
microwave
dishwasher
washing machine
tumble dryer
iron/ironing board
satellite TV
TV
central heating
room fans
cot
high chair
barbecue
pets accepted