Gîte de la Motte Féodale - Self-catering house in Eure
1, rue de la Garenne, 27400 Le Mesnil Jourdain, Eure
Normandy,
Francia
The estate dates back to the 12th century and the ruin of the church has roots in the 11th. Inside, the lodge is thoroughly elegant and spacious; you enter through a long vaulted hall with a refectory table (there are two bedrooms down here) then up one level to another dining area, a lovely living room with working fireplace and a kitchen corner, then bay windows opening to green views.
On rainy days you can listen to music, read books by the fireside or slope off to your very own spa with a pool and jacuzzi. In summer you'll be glued to the deep terrace, eating meals at the enormous wooden table, firing up the Weber barbecue and admiring the views. You'll hear plenty of birdsong and the odd bleating sheep, but otherwise this is a very quiet spot.
A welcome hamper awaits and the owners can organise a chef for a medieval dinner (costumes provided), archery lessons, summer lunches in the garden, or sunset drinks and nibbles.
Características
- Wheelchair access
- At least one bedroom & bathroom accessible.
- Limited mobility
- At least one bedroom & bathroom accessible without steps.
- Children welcome
- Suitable for guests with children aged 3 and over.
- No smoking
- Smoking not permitted anywhere in the property.
- Credit cards
- Credit or debit card payment accepted.
- English spoken
- Host speaks English, whether perfectly or not.
- Air conditioning
- Some, if not all, bedrooms are air-conditioned.
- WiFi
- Wireless internet access available.
- Pets welcome
- Please let the owner know if you want to bring pets.
- Public transport
- Within 10 miles of a bus/train station.
- Working farm
- Or vineyard.
- Owner has pets
- Animals living on the property.
- Swimming pool
- On the premises.
- Bikes available
- On the premises to hire or borrow.
- Tennis court
- On the premises.
- Vegetarian meals
- Available on request.
- Licensed premises
- Alcohol may be served.
- Cash only
- Credit or debit card payment not accepted.
- Dogs welcome
- Dogs welcome in some public rooms.
- Handpumped ales
- Pub serves four or more handpumped ales.
- Wine list
- Pub serves eight or more wines by the glass.
- Food all day
- Food is served all day long.
- Babies welcome
- Suitable for guests with a baby or toddler under 3.
- Hot tub
- Available to all guests, but may require booking.
- Garden
- Grounds for guests to explore.
- Breakfast
- Available, but may come at extra cost.
- Self check-in
- Guests can arrive here and check in independently.
- EV charger
- Electric vehicle charging point.
Electricity included
Open fire / woodburner
Microwave oven
Central heating
Mobile reception
Television
Barbecue
Dishwasher
Cooked meals available
Washing machine
Restaurant within 3 miles
Shop within 3 miles
Pub within 3 miles
Relaxation areas
Breakfast available
Breakfast included
Oven
Hob
Spa on site
Bar on site
Free parking on site
Free parking nearby
Paid parking nearby
Local points of interest from Vincent Depuydt:
Puntos de interés sobre la región de
Vincent Depuydt:
- The Motte Castrale of the site dates from around the 9th century, from the Viking invasions on the Seine leading to the various seats of the city of Paris.
- In the 12th century, the English king Henry 1st Beauclerc son of Guillaume the conqueror, fortified the Motte Castrale de Mesnil Jourdain with stones to protect the borders of the Duchy of Normandy from the kingdom of France.
- Today, the 12th century foundations are still visible on top of the Motte Castrale. In the 14th and 15th century during the Hundred Years War, stones from the 12th century were used to rebuild the church and the Manor of Hellenvilliers just opposite.
- In the 17th century, a notable from the parliament of Rouen bought the seigniorial fiefdom of Mesnil Jourdain. he had the hunting lodge built in 1605.
- After the French Revolution, the hunting lodge became a relay for pilgrims on the way to Saint Jacques de Compostela passing through Evreux. The building is called 'The relay of Saint Jacques'.
- During the Second World War, this former hunting lodge was occupied by a division of the English army, and the inhabitants of the village nicknamed it 'The English flag'.
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1, rue de la Garenne, 27400 Le Mesnil Jourdain, Eure
