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Charming Tower In A Medieval Property , private fishing lake

Charming Tower In A Medieval Property , private fishing lake

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drone view
Towers and Patio
Lake
Lounge
Mezzanine /single bed

Overview of Charming Tower In A Medieval Property , private fishing lake

4.9 out of 5 Exceptional
2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 555 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Hot tub
  • Kitchen
  • Washer
  • Pet-friendly
  • Free WiFi
  • Lake view

Explore the area

Saint-Thomas-De-Courceriers, Pays De La Loire
  • Popular LocationChateau de Sille-le-Guillaume19 min drive
  • Popular LocationJublains Roman Village20 min drive
  • Popular LocationSillé Plage31 min drive
  • AirportRennes (RNS-Saint-Jacques)113 min drive

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 5)

Bedroom 1 (attic)

Bedroom 2

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Garden
Dining Area

About this property

Charming Tower In A Medieval Property , private fishing lake

Courceriers is in north-east Mayenne near the village of Saint-Thomas-de-Courceriers which takes its name from the site. It is easily accessed from the Channel ports, four hours drive from Calais and the Eurotunnel terminal and two hours from Caen. Steeped in history, Courceriers was once home to prehistoric man. It has also been a Roman camp ("Caesar's Court"), an important site in Gaul (the Gallic Roman Empire) and a medieval fortress. After this was sacked by English armies in 1419, a château was built on the site, also sadly now dispatched into history. You will be living part of that history when you stay in the tower, all that remains of the château. All around are reminders of Courceriers' glorious past - the massive fortress ramparts, the ruins of the Keep, the valley that was dammed and flooded by the Romans to keep the heathen hordes at bay, the manor houses and the chapel, built in 1418, La Portail (the gatehouse), built in 1657, the old mill......

Property manager

Sophie Gallais
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Languages

English, French, Spanish

Amenities

Hot tub
Kitchen
Washer
Pet-friendly
Free WiFi
Lake view

House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Check out before 11:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0-17
Please be careful of the spiral stairs and lake.

Events

No events allowed

Pets

Pets allowed: dogs less than 55 lbs per pet (limit one pet total)

Smoking

Smoking allowed: in designated areas

Damage and incidentals

You will be responsible for any damage to the rental property caused by you or your party during your stay.

Important information

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, and a first aid kit

We should mention

Cash transactions at this property cannot exceed EUR 1000, due to national regulations; for further details, please contact the property using information in the booking confirmation
A car is required for transportation to and from this property

About the area

Saint-Thomas-de-Courceriers

Located in Saint-Thomas-de-Courceriers, this cottage is in a rural area and on the waterfront. Lassay les Chateaux and Musee des Beaux Arts et de la Dentelle are cultural highlights, and some of the area's landmarks include Chateau de Sille-le-Guillaume and Jublains Roman Village. Traveling with kids? Consider Office de Tourisme du Pays de Mayenne and Jardins de la Mansonière. Snorkeling and sailing offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with mountain biking and cave exploring nearby.

What's nearby

  • Chateau de Sille-le-Guillaume - 19 min drive
  • Eglise de Sille-le-Guillaume - 19 min drive
  • Jublains Roman Village - 20 min drive
  • Villa les Roches Brunes - 23 min drive
  • Sillé Plage - 31 min drive

Getting around

  • Sille-le-Guillaume Station - 18 min drive
  • Le Mans (LME-Arnage) - 74 min drive

Restaurants

  • Hostellerie de la Juhel - 12 min drive
  • Auberge Saint Roch - 10 min drive
  • Chatelin - 6 min drive
  • Restaurant l'etrier - 10 min drive
  • Bruneau Séverine - 12 min drive

Reviews

4.9

Exceptional

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4.9/5

Cleanliness

4.9/5

Check-in

5/5

Communication

4.9/5

Location

4.8/5

Listing accuracy

Reviews

5/5 Excellent

Darren H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Lovely little lake
We booked to fish the lake as we often just go fishing in France and it’s tranquil and peaceful, the lake itself isn’t massive and you can hit most of it from the road side, as long as your good at casting! Fishing wise we caught every day smallest carp around 1lb up to 23lb, with 2 other carp at 22 & 20lb as well as quite a few upper doubles. Depths wise far bank 2ft road side 7-9ft, overall a really good place and worth visiting. The carp do take Bollie’s, we mainly used and caught on wafters semi buoyant bollie’s. Overall a lovely little place and very quiet as well.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2023

5/5 Excellent

Andrew F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Carrément Bien
A great place to unwind with the most charming and considerate hosts.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023

5/5 Excellent

Monique S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
semaine inoubliable
Nous avons passé uns semaine merveilleuse. La petite tour historique est une merveilleuse maison tranquille dans un magnifique jardin naturel. La région offre de nombreuses possibilités de randonnées à pied et à vélo. Les hôtes sont extrêmement charmants et serviables. Nous y retournerions n'importe quand.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

5/5 Excellent

Jeremy D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Perfect
Wonderful hosts, wonderful, historic building & grounds, magical countryside and the property has everything you could need :)
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023

5/5 Excellent

Janette W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Rural France at it’s best
Get away from it all in a nutshell. So peaceful and relaxing. Very quaint gîte with lots of history, and planned out very well accommodating everything you need for a stress free stay and lovely hosts who are on hand if you need anything
Stayed 14 nights in Sep 2022

About the host

Hosted by Sophie Gallais

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We love nature, animals and the countryside. Just as well because there's a lot around here!

Why they chose this property

Courceriers has been owned by my family for 170 years. My family bought it 25 years after the French Revolution!

Damien and I lived in the tower for 4 years and converted it to our own high standards. When we had our children we decided to renovate the nearby old manor house and offer the tower as a holiday home, which you can enjoy today.

It has a wonderful feeling of remoteness and history but is within easy reach of towns and villages of all sizes so you never feel cut off from civilization (the nearest shops, bar, restaurant, etc. are 4 km). Between Laval and Alençon, our gîte is also just one hour from Le Mans and two hours from the Normandy coast, Le Mont St Michel, The Loire Valley and even Paris by TGV.

But why go there when there is so much to see and do on your doorstep.

What makes this property unique

We believe our gîte is unique! Sure, there are gîtes that are in old châteaux but how many can boast a heritage going back before Roman times?

The gîte consists of a 17th century tower on 5 levels linked by a spiral staircase and surrounded by the remains of an ancient fortress which dates from the 14th century. It is equipped with all modern conveniences and is completely separate from our house, which is nearby, should you need us.

In the extensive grounds there are a fishing lake of 1.5 hectares and a river. A 3.2m boat is at the disposal of our guests, free of charge.

The local countryside is beautiful and is ideal for walking, rambling or cycling, along the quiet country lanes or the many chemins that have been there for centuries. Driving here is also a real pleasure.

Languages:

English, French, Spanish

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