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Charming Tower In A Medieval Property , private fishing lake

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Point of interest
TV, DVD player, ping pong, books
Exterior
2 bedrooms, in-room safe, iron/ironing board, free WiFi
Interior

Reviews

10 out of 10

Exceptional

Entire home

2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 555 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
    Parking available
  • Hot tub
    Hot tub
  • Washer
    Washer
  • Barbecue grill
    Barbecue grill
  • Pet-friendly
    Pet-friendly
  • Kitchen
    Kitchen

About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

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

Languages

English, French, Spanish

Property amenities

Pool/Spa

  • Communal pool
  • Spa tub

Internet

  • Available in the cottage: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Car required
  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Electric kettle
  • Hob
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Paper towels
  • Refrigerator
  • Spices
  • Toaster

Bedrooms

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 1 bathroom
  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Living room

Entertainment

  • Books
  • DVD player
  • Games
  • Music library
  • Stereo
  • TV with cable/satellite channels
  • Video library

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • Patio

Laundry

  • Laundromat nearby
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly
  • Welcoming dogs only
  • Up to 25 kg per pet

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Designated smoking areas

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board
  • Safe

Location highlights

  • In a rural location
  • Near a hospital
  • Near a zoo
  • On a lake
  • On a river
  • On the waterfront

Things to do

  • Arcade/game room
  • Bicycles
  • Boat
  • Golf
  • Kayak
  • Snow sports gear
  • Table tennis
  • Water park
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Casino nearby
  • Cycling nearby
  • Ecotours nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Horseback riding nearby
  • Sailing nearby
  • Snorkelling nearby
  • Spelunking nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Winery tours nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • First aid kit
  • Fire extinguisher

General

  • Bicycles
  • Garden
  • Unit size: 592 square feet

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Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM
Contactless check-out

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Pets

Pets are allowed
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs only
1 total (up to 25 kg per pet)

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Note from host: Please be careful of the spiral stairs and lake.

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
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation

We should mention

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

About the area

Map
Saint-Thomas-De-Courceriers, Pays De La Loire

What's nearby

  • Jublains Roman Village - 20 min drive
  • Château de La Motte-Husson - 38 min drive
  • Bagnoles de l'Orne Casino - 42 min drive
  • Circuit de la Sarthe - 55 min drive
  • Bugatti Circuit - 58 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

Frequently asked questions

Is Charming Tower In A Medieval Property , private fishing lake pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 1 total) with a maximum weight of up to 25 kg per pet.

What time is check-in at Charming Tower In A Medieval Property , private fishing lake?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Charming Tower In A Medieval Property , private fishing lake?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Charming Tower In A Medieval Property , private fishing lake located?

This family-friendly Saint-Thomas-de-Courceriers cottage is located on the waterfront, 2.3 mi (3.8 km) from Normandie-Maine Regional Natural Park, and within 12 mi (20 km) of Château de Sille-le-Guillaume and Eglise de Sille-le-Guillaume. Sillé Plage and Jublains Roman Village are also within 16 miles (25 km).

Charming Tower In A Medieval Property , private fishing lake Reviews

Reviews

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9.8/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Jacqueline F.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great hosts
Very friendly and welcoming hosts. The tower was clean, well
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Darren H.

Liked: Cleanliness
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

10/10 Excellent

Jeremy D.

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

10/10 Excellent

Janette W.

Liked: Cleanliness
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

10/10 Excellent

Debbie T.

Liked: Cleanliness
A wonderful hide-away
Such a uniique property. Everything catered for in a small space so it didn't feel small. Sadly couldn't swim in the lak but found a lovely swimming lake at Sille Plage. Sophie and Damien were generous, helpful and friendly and our dog loved hanging out with theirs.
Stayed 11 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

John F.

Liked: Cleanliness
Wow!!!
Very warm welcome with a list of essentials waiting for us including a lovely cake. Property itself is simply stunning and the surroundings out of this world. Nice lake with a good head of carp quite happy to take a bait whenever you decide to give it a go. The Tower is a refurbished medieval bell tower equipped with a spiral staircase. Entertainment from UK TV to books and games including a full sized table tennis table!!! What more could you ask for!!!

10/10 Excellent

Julia W.

Liked: Cleanliness
What a find!
We had a fantastic stay at this very unique property. Sophie and Damien were the most wonderful hosts. We enjoyed our short stay here very much. We loved relaxing in the grounds and listening to the birds sing whilst having barbecues in the sunshine! The tower is very cleverly designed and has everything you need and more. Our dog loved exploring the gardens and playing with their wonderful dog. If only we could have stayed longer!

10/10 Excellent

G

One of the mopst relaxing holidays we've ever had!
From the moment we arrived to the moment we left we loved our French adventure. The bell tower was a fabulous and quirky accommodation choice, like nothing we've stayed in before. The calm and relaxed nature of the holiday offered us opportunity to really connect as a family whilst also offering a chance to row on the lake, paddle in local streams and explore local attractions; all whilst trying to improve our French. This was all set in the beautiful backdrop of rural France. What really made the holiday for us though was how welcome we were all (us, our 2 children and our dog) made to feel by our hosts Sophie and Damien and our four legged host Badka! We would totally recommend the Bell Tower to anyone looking to relax, enjoy something a bit different and gain a sense of feeling at home in a place that most likely feels very different from home.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2018

10/10 Excellent

Mark & Helen M.

Stunningly peaceful and charming.
We loved our stay in the tower, it was peaceful and quirky with everything you could possibly need. Winston our Sprocker spaniel loved the grounds where he could sniff out the most interesting smells. A great base for exploring the beautiful surrounding countryside and villages. Sophia and Damian were great hosts and we hope to return in the future.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2018

10/10 Excellent

Jacky H.

Amazing week in a unique beautiful home
We had a fantastic week in this unique tower. It has been very cleverly designed and decorated. We had everything we needed, and more! Sophie and Damien are wonderful hosts, kind and very helpful! The property is in a beautiful rural setting with a lovely fishing lake. There are lots of lovely walks in the area, a stream to paddle in (& search for special blue stones), fishing, games etc...all on the property. We enjoyed going to the lake near Sille (with beach) and visiting local villages. We thoroughly recommend this wonderful gite!!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2018

10/10 Excellent

julie w.

charming location & lovely stay
Owners very helpful & lovely dog Very nice stay - recommended
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2017

10/10 Excellent

Jim M., Enniskillen

magical holiday in stunning surroundings
This was our second stay at the tower at Courceriers and it won't be the last. Apart from the amazing location and the fascinating history of the place, the welcome received by Sophie and Damien is second to none. Fresh eggs from the chickens on the doorstep in the morning, veg from the garden and a freshly baked raspberry and chocolate cake made us feel like spoilt children! The tower itself is quirky and fun to live in and is equipped with all the essentials although I forgot to tell Sophie that we lacked a sieve for draining veg and pasta - sorry! Hot water in plentiful supply, beds made at no extra charge and guests welcome. Our daughter and her partner turned up for a couple of days in their camper van and were encouraged to stay on after we had left. Finally, for dog lovers, this is the best holiday rental as Sophie's gorgeous dog is always there on the doorstep to welcome you and even the cat pops in for the occasional visit. We absolutely love this place, even when the sun isn't shining. We haven't yet taken the boat out on the lake, but there's always next time......
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2017

10/10 Excellent

Peter K., .

This is a truly unique holiday experience, nothing like we have ever encountered before!
Despite studying all the pictures and data thoroughly before travelling, we were still unprepared for the truly wonderful setting we had been fortunate enough to book! The location is very quiet and isolated, but the tower had everything we needed, including wi-fi and British TV, a real home from home. The kitchen was very well equipped, and cooking, food storage and even a dishwasher and washing machine made everything a breeze. There was plentiful hot water too, and a proper bath in addition to the shower. The bed was very comfortable and everything was of good quality and very clean. The owner's friendly cat came to visit the tower, and the dog came to visit on my fishing trips. He was surprisingly well behaved for a big chap! We visited in October and had several frosty nights, but the tower was well heated and nobody "forced" me to venture out at first light to "Siberia Corner" to fish each day! I must admit that when booking French holidays I usually "manage" to have a lake reasonably close to visit, often on site! However, none have come close to this in size or potential. It is about 4 acres, surrounded by overhanging trees and extremely old. The stock is largely unknown, but, there was a stocking of mirror carp in January 2016 totalling 400 kgs. The fish added were between 8 and 14 kgs (around 17 - 30 lbs). There are some other common carp of unknown proportions and quantity but overall the stocking is fairly light. As there is a plentiful supply of naturals including mussels, snails and bloodworm the fishing is difficult. There has been very little angling done, but as it increases and more bait goes in, (good quality pellets and boilies), the fish will become easier to catch! There is a row boat available, and a little time spent exploring yields suitable areas to "lay traps". This is a very old lake set in woodland, and as such, there is a lot of silt present. However, there are plenty of firm areas to fish. Fishing for a few hours most (frosty) mornings was a real pleasure, and the highlight was the capture of a splendid mirror of 18lb 10oz, The first of the new fish stocked to be caught. We will be returning in Spring for another attempt at the uncaught leviathans! I must add, there is a small pool with small (ish) common carp available a few hundred yards up the lane which is ideal if you have limited time or just want everything a bit easier! Overall a great holiday with very friendly and helpful hosts. Thank you!
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2016

10/10 Excellent

Andrew F.

Liked: Cleanliness
Carrément Bien
A great place to unwind with the most charming and considerate hosts.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Monique S., Winterthur, Switzerland

Liked: Cleanliness
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

10/10 Excellent

Kathrin L.

Liked: Cleanliness
Erholsamer besonderer Urlaub
Wir haben einen sehr erholsamen Urlaub gehabt und haben uns sehr wohlgefühlt in dem Turm. Wir waren mit unserem Hund unterwegs. Das Grundstück war sehr geeignet für einen Urlaub mit Hund. Batka, der Hund, der dort lebt, hat uns und unserem Hund sehr viel Freude gemacht. Wer Ruhe und Erholung braucht, ist hier am richtigen Ort. Die Natur ist sehr schön und es gibt tolle Wanderwege. Aber auch um französische Kultur kennen zu lernen, ist dieses Urlaubsziel gut geeignet. Die Gastgeber haben uns mit ihrer Gastfreundschaft und ihren Tipps den Urlaub sehr angenehm gemacht. Der Turm ist sehr liebevoll gestaltet und mit allem ausgestattet, was man braucht. In der Ausschreibung steht, daß es dort einen Gemeinschaftspool gibt. Dies haben wir nicht so vorgefunden, war aber kein Problem. Wir haben uns rundum wohl gefühlt.
Stayed 8 nights in Jul 2022

8/10 Good

Christine M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Super séjour
Nous avons apprécié le Côté insolite des lieux
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Vincent T.

Liked: Cleanliness
Excellent séjour
Séjour atypique dans la tour avec une campagne environnante très agréable idéal pour déconnecter. Les hôtes sont très disponibles et aux petits soins. Site remarquable et la tour est très bien arrangée et fonctionnelle , à refaire !!!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2022

10/10 Excellent

Fabrice C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Une parenthèse hors du temps
Un vrai petit cocon que cette "Tour de Raiponce" en pleine nature et au beau milieu d'un ancien château médiéval ! Un étang où l'on peut naviguer en barque, un poulailler avec cueillette des oeufs à la clé, une terrasse tranquille où partager de bons repas. Accueil prévenant des propriétaires. Tout était parfait. Merci et à bientôt !
Stayed 3 nights in May 2022

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness
Fantastische Unterkunft in historischen Gemäuern
Wir haben sehr erholsame Tage bei den überaus sympathischen Gastgebern Sophie und Damien in einer malerisch schönen Umgebung verbracht. Der historische Turm ist perfekt ausgestattet, die Betten super bequem. Für unsere Kinder waren die Hühner, Enten und das Fischerboot absolute highlights. Unser Hund Eddie hat mit Batka (den super lieben und treuen Hofhund) eine Freundschaft verbunden. Herzlichen Dank an Sophie und Damien für die schönen Tage Sandra, David mit Lucie, Henri und Eddie (unser Hund)
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

Steffen B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Aufenthalt
Sehr nette Gastgeber, sehr schöner Aufenthalt.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

Wouter T.

Liked: Cleanliness
Bienheureux
nous avons passé des vacances très agréables et reposantes !
Stayed 9 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

nadege l.

Liked: Cleanliness
Magnifique
Un lieu chargé d’histoire, un cadre bucolique et des hôtes aux petits soins Bref vous l’aurez compris, on a adoré
Stayed 4 nights in May 2021

10/10 Excellent

Bernhard T., Baden-Württemberg - Heidelberg

Liked: Cleanliness
Außergewöhnlich
Ein ganz außergewöhnliches Objekt, wunderschön hergerichtet. Sehr freundliche Gastgeber, und es gibt einen sehr lieben Hund und eine Katze, die immer mal wieder vorbei schauen. Sehr ruhige, ländliche Umgebung.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2020

8/10 Good

marieke B.

Liked: Cleanliness
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Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2020