La Longere

L'Etre Chapron, 61700 Lonlay-lʼAbbaye, France – Excellent location – show map

<p><b>Excellent</b> location – rated 9.3/10! <small>(score from <b>39</b> reviews)</small></p> <p>Real guests • Real stays • Real opinions</p>
9.4
Scored 9.4
Wonderful
Rated wonderful
39 reviews

Anne is a wonderful host and her gite is a perfect base from which to explore this fascinating area of France. We visited in October and found the property to be spacious, clean and very cozy despite the cold weather. The lounge with pellet-fired wood burner is a particularly lovely place to relax after a day out. Along with a spacious interior, there are also really beautiful gardens to enjoy in any season. In summary, we loved our stay and will be back next year for sure. Highly recommended - thank you Anne! :)

Louis United Kingdom
a kitchen with a wooden table with chairs and a refrigerator at La Longere in Lonlay-lʼAbbaye
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La Longere

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  • Entire home
  • 2691 ft² size
  • Kitchen
  • View
  • Garden
  • BBQ facilities
  • Washing machine
  • Free WiFi
  • Free parking
  • Private Bathroom
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Featuring a terrace, La Longere provides accommodations in Lonlay-lʼAbbaye. This vacation home features free private parking, bicycle parking, and free Wifi. This vacation home includes 2 bedrooms, a living room and a flat-screen TV, an equipped kitchen with a dining area, and 1 bathroom with a walk-in shower and a washing machine. Towels and bed linen are offered in the vacation home. The property has an outdoor dining area. Guests can make the most of the warm weather with the property's barbecue facilities. Guests at the vacation home can enjoy hiking nearby, or make the most of the garden. Bagnoles-de-l'Orne Golf Course is 18 miles from La Longere, while Clécy Cantelou Golf Course is 26 miles from the property. The nearest airport is Caen–Carpiquet Airport, 50 miles from the accommodation.

Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 9.4 for a two-person trip.

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Most popular amenities
  • Free parking
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Free WiFi
  • Family rooms

Property highlights

Top Location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.3)

Free Private Parking Available On Site

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Accommodation Type
Number of guests
 
Bedroom 1:
1 full bed
Bedroom 2:
1 twin bed
and
1 full bed
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Guest reviews

Categories:

Staff
9.9
Facilities
9.2
Cleanliness
9.6
Comfort
9.6
Value for money
9.2
Location
9.3
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  • Louis
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    “Anne is a wonderful host and her gite is a perfect base from which to explore this fascinating area of France. We visited in October and found the property to be spacious, clean and very cozy despite the cold weather. The lounge with pellet-fired...”
  • Claire
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    “Beautiful gite in peaceful surroundings. The host was absolutely lovely and helpful. Couldn’t have asked for more.”
  • Thomas
    Denmark Denmark
    “Everything about the house. Old very cosy stonehouse in a very rural but beatiful area. Anne the host is so sweet.”

Hosted by Anne Knight

9.9
9.9
Host Review Score
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Anne Knight
Set in beautiful gardens of about 1.5 acres (0.5 hectare), this gite is in a peaceful, rural location surrounded by farmland. It is about 2.5 miles from Lonlay L'Abbaye - close enough to drive for your croissants and bread in the morning but far enough away to give a quiet, tranquil location. It is about 9 kms (5 miles) from the nearest large supermarkets in Domfront. The house is centuries old and is built of stone with thick walls and oak beams - cool in the summer and warm in the winter. The rooms are spacious and airy. The house faces south so it catches the sun's rays for most of the day. You can sit outside and bask in the sunshine as it reflects off the stone walls. (When the sun shines that is!) Birds flutter around in the trees in the garden and around the property; blue tits, sparrows, woodpeckers, buzzards circle overhead and owls hoot in the early morning. It's an idyllic base for touring around Normandy and Brittany - whether to the beaches, to go horse-riding, cycling, motorcycling, fishing or visiting the medieval villages in the area. The roads around here are lovely for motorcycling and we can offer secure, indoor parking for your motorbike or cycle.
I moved to France because I have always had an affinity with the country and the people - and it's such a big country with lots of space. I learned to speak French at school and have tried to maintain it over the years. La Longere is ideal for me; I enjoy the countryside and the garden and like having the space to grow my own vegetables and flowers, although it's a challenge keeping the grass cut! The locally produced food here in Normandy is well known - dairy products especially and the fresh food and vegetables in the local shops and supermarkets seem to taste so much better for some reason. The house and garden keep me fairly busy all day and sitting in the garden with a glass of wine in the evening seems a good way to end the day.
What does the neighbourhood have to offer? Lots of rural pursuits : horseriding, cycling, hiking, touring, fishing. A little further off towards Caen is Swiss Normandy where there are activities like bungy jumping at the Viaduc de Souleuvre, rock climbing, canoeing, etc. You don't have to go mad if you want a more relaxing holiday. The beaches are about an hour and a half away by car and of course there are the Normandy Beaches with the Memorial and military cemetaries to visit. As already mentioned, the roads are ideal for motorcycling and cycling with lovely views. There are picturesque walks and there are historical buildings, villages, and sites to visit. Lonlay L'Abbaye has an 11th Century abbey with its cider press nearby and Domfront is a medieval town built on a hill with a ruined castle built by the ancesters of William the Conqueror. Mont St Michel, Honfleur, Bagnols sur Orne, St Malo are only a short drive away. At La Ferte Macy - a town about 45 minutes away by car, there is a lake with a beach. History, scenery, country pursuits, fairly close to the beaches - lots of things to do if you want to do them or just sit and relax and listen to the bird song.
Languages spoken: English,French

Area info

Amenities of La Longere
Great facilities! Review score, 9.2

Most popular amenities
  • Free parking
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Free WiFi
  • Family rooms
Parking
Free private parking is available on site (reservation is not needed).
    Internet
    WiFi is available in the rooms and is free of charge.
    Kitchen
    • High chair
    • Dining table
    • Coffee machine
    • Cleaning products
    • Toaster
    • Stovetop
    • Oven
    • Kitchenware
    • Electric kettle
    • Kitchen
    • Washing machine
    • Microwave
    • Refrigerator
    Bedroom
    • Linens
    • Wardrobe or closet
    Bathroom
    • Toilet paper
    • Towels
    • Private Bathroom
    • Toilet
    • Free toiletries
    • Hairdryer
    • Shower
    Living Area
    • Dining area
    • Sofa
    • Sitting area
    • Desk
    Media & Technology
    • Flat-screen TV
    • Satellite channels
    • CD player
    • DVD player
    • Radio
    • TV
    Room Amenities
    • Socket near the bed
    • Drying rack for clothing
    • Clothes rack
    • Hardwood or parquet floors
    • Tile/Marble floor
    • Private entrance
    • Ironing facilities
    • Iron
    Accessibility
    • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
    Outdoors
    • Outdoor furniture
    • Outdoor dining area
    • Barbecue
    • BBQ facilities
    • Terrace
    • Garden
    Activities
    • Horseback riding
      Additional chargeOff-site
    • Hiking
      Off-site
    • Canoeing
      Additional chargeOff-site
    • Fishing
      Additional chargeOff-site
    Outdoor & View
    • Garden view
    • View
    Building Characteristics
    • Semi-detached
    Front Desk Services
    • Invoice provided
    Entertainment & Family Services
    • Books, DVDs or music for children
    Miscellaneous
    • Smoke-free property
    • Heating
    • Family rooms
    • Non-smoking rooms
    Safety & security
    • Smoke alarms
    • Carbon monoxide detector
    Languages Spoken
    • English
    • French

    House rules

    La Longere takes special requests – add in the next step!

    Check-in

    From 6:00 AM to 10:00 PM

    You need to let the property know what time you'll be arriving in advance.

    Check-out

    From 6:00 AM to 10:00 AM

     

    Cancellation/
    prepayment

    Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodations type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check what conditions apply to your preferred room.

    Refundable damage deposit

    A damage deposit of EUR 100 is required on arrival. That's about USD 106. This will be collected as a cash payment. You should be reimbursed on check-out. Your deposit will be refunded in full, in cash, subject to an inspection of the property.

    Children & Beds

    Child policies

    Children of all ages are welcome.

    To see correct prices and occupancy info, add the number and ages of children in your group to your search.

    Crib and extra bed policies

    0 - 2 years
    Crib upon request
    Free

    The number of cribs allowed depends on the option you choose. Check your selected option for more info.

    There are no extra beds available at this property.

    All cribs are subject to availability.

    No age restriction

    There's no age requirement for check-in

    Payments by Booking.com

    Booking.com takes your payment for this stay on behalf of the property, but make sure you have cash for any extras once you get there.

    Smoking

    Smoking is not allowed.

    Parties

    Parties/events are not allowed

    Quiet hours

    Guests need be quiet between 10:00 PM and 7:00 AM.

    Pets

    Pets are not allowed.

    The fine print
    Must-know information for guests at this property

    Please inform La Longere of your expected arrival time in advance. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly using the contact details in your confirmation.

    This property does not accommodate bachelor(ette) or similar parties.

    Quiet hours are between 22:00:00 and 07:00:00.

    A damage deposit of € 100 is required on arrival. This will be collected as a cash payment. You should be reimbursed on check-out. Your deposit will be refunded in full, in cash, subject to an inspection of the property.

    FAQs about La Longere

    • Check-in at La Longere is from 6:00 AM, and check-out is until 10:00 AM.

    • La Longere is 1.5 miles from the center of Lonlay-lʼAbbaye. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

    • Yes, La Longere is popular with guests booking family stays.

    • The prices at La Longere may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates, hotel's policy etc.). To see prices, enter your dates.

    • La Longere has the following number of bedrooms:

      • 2 bedrooms

      For more detailed info, check the accommodation option(s) breakdown on this page.

    • La Longere offers the following activities/services (charges may apply):

      • Hiking
      • Fishing
      • Canoeing
      • Horseback riding

    • La Longere can accommodate this group size:

      • 5 guests

      For more detailed info, check the accommodation option(s) breakdown on this page.