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Le Fournil  Le Fournil traditional stone cottage sleeps 4 plus baby 2 bedrooms log-burning stove electric central heating UK satellite TV & DVD player wi-fi internet connection Le Fournil is built from local granite with a slate roof and adjoins the large barn which is now our home. The cottage accommodates up to four people plus a baby and is furnished and equipped to a high standard. The cottage is set in an acre of lawns and gardens, surrounded by five acres of Le Haut Fresnay's grounds and meadowland. There are two ponds and a stream, which runs through the garden - all attracting a variety of wildlife. There is a swing set in the garden for small children. Le Fournil has its own private patio with garden furniture, a parasol and a barbecue. The patio is not overlooked and it catches the afternoon and evening sunshine - a delightful place to relax with a full glass in your hand and a steak on the barbecue! When Le Haut Fresnay was a working farm, Le Fournil was the family's bakehouse and the original terracotta bread oven is still in place. The oven would have been pre-heated with burning bundles of wood which would then have been raked out when it was hot enough. The stored heat would then have lasted several days - long enough to bake bread, roast joints of meat and then finally bake pies for the family and the farm workers. It is now an attractive feature in the living room and lit from inside to show its construction. Our guests often say that what really makes Le Haut Fresnay special - apart from our comfortable cottages - is the peace, tranquillity and special atmosphere of the surroundings. Most people arrive on holiday wanting to relax completely and we hope that Le Haut Fresnay is the perfect place to do just that. The Accommodation The ground floor of Le Fournil is an L-shaped open-plan living room with a kitchen and separate areas for sitting and dining - and, of course, the bread oven. The living room ceiling is beamed and there are exposed stone walls. Comfortable seating is centred around the log-burning stove and warm lighting creates a relaxing atmosphere. UK satellite TV, a DVD player, a radio/tape/CD player and a selection of card and board games are provided, so there is always something to keep you amused. During the cooler months of the year, a complimentary basket of logs is supplied for the log-burning stove. The log-burner makes this a wonderfully cosy room in the cooler months. The central staircase allows the heat to reach the upstairs rooms too, although all the rooms have electric heaters for extra warmth if needed. The well-equipped fitted kitchen includes an electric oven and ceramic hob, a dishwasher, a washing machine, a microwave oven, a fridge, an electric kettle and a toaster. All the cooking equipment you could possibly need is provided as well as plenty of crockery, glassware and cutlery (six of everything). The attractive central staircase leads to the upstairs floor, the two bedrooms and the house bathroom. The bathroom has a shower, a hand basin and a WC. There is a medicine cabinet with a mirror over the hand basin and a shaver socket. There are two bedrooms - one with a double bed, the other with twin beds. Both bedrooms have bedside tables and reading lamps, as well as plenty of wardrobe and drawer space. All bed linen (except cot linen) and towels are provided and included in our prices. If there is a baby in your party, we can put a cot in one of the bedrooms. (We do not leave the cot in the house when it is not needed.) We can also provide a high chair and a detachable bed-rail for one of the single beds. If you would like to book Le Fournil for your holiday, please first check the availability and then follow our simple booking procedure. If you should find that Le Fournil is already booked, and you cannot find another week that would suit you, we can recommend another property close by that might suit you. Please ask us for details. Welcome   |   About Us   |   La Fermette   |   Le Fournil   |   La Fresnaie   |   Local Area   |   Things To Do Photo Gallery   |   Getting Here   |   Our Prices   |   Availability   |   How to Book   |   Contact Us