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At Charming Tower In A Medieval Property , private fishing lake, you can look forward to golfing on site, a garden, and an arcade/game room. Active travelers can enjoy bicycling, kayaking, and boating at this cottage. For some rest and relaxation, visit the hot tub. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi, and guests can find other amenities such as laundry facilities.

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 555 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Hot tub
  • Kitchen
  • Washer
  • Pet friendly
  • Free WiFi
  • Outdoor Space

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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 amenities

Pool/Spa

  • Communal pool
  • Hot tub

Internet

  • Available in the cottage: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Car required
  • Parking on site

Kitchen

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

Bedrooms

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

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

Entertainment

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

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • Patio

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly
  • Welcoming dogs only
  • One pet total (up to 55 lbs 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
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Casino nearby
  • Ecotours nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Horseback riding nearby
  • Mountain biking nearby
  • Sailing nearby
  • Snorkeling nearby
  • Spelunking nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Winery tours nearby

Safety features

  • No carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is no carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector)
  • 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 available

Special check-in instructions

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

Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Pets

Pets allowed

Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees

Welcoming dogs only

1 total (up to 55 lbs per pet)

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

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

Events

No events allowed

Smoking

Smoking allowed: in designated areas

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
Host has indicated there is no carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room
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 GBP 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 neighborhood

Located in Saint-Thomas-de-Courceriers, this cottage is in a rural area and on the waterfront. Musée du Château de Mayenne and Château de Lassay are cultural highlights, and some of the area's landmarks include Château de Sille-le-Guillaume and Eglise de Sille-le-Guillaume. Traveling with kids? Consider Le Labymaïs 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 ecotours nearby. Visit our Saint-Thomas-de-Courceriers travel guide
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Saint-Thomas-De-Courceriers, Pays De La Loire

What's nearby

  • A stone house with a pond, surrounded by lush greenery and trees.
    Normandie-Maine Regional Natural Park
    2 min drive - 2.4 km
  • Château de Sille-le-Guillaume
    20 min drive - 19.7 km
  • Jublains Roman Village
    23 min drive - 26.2 km
  • Villa les Roches Brunes
    26 min drive - 27.2 km
  • Chapelle du Petit Saint Ceneri
    30 min drive - 34.7 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • Hostellerie de la Juhel
    13 min drive
  • La Bonne Table
    9 min drive
  • Chevy's Diner
    11 min drive
  • Hôtel Restaurant le Lion d'Or
    10 min drive
  • Derenne Josiane
    13 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 55 lbs per pet.

How much is parking?

Onsite parking is available at the property.

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?

Check-out 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. Le Labymaïs and Sillé Plage are also within 16 mi (25 km).

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Charming Tower In A Medieval Property , private fishing lake Reviews

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Rating 10 - Excellent. 31 out of 34 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 3 out of 34 reviews
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9.8

Cleanliness

9.8

Location

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10/10 Excellent

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Great hosts

Very friendly and welcoming hosts. The tower was clean, well
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024
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10/10 Excellent

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Perfect

Wonderful hosts, wonderful, historic building & grounds, magical countryside and the property has everything you could need :)
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023
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10/10 Excellent

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Some places you walk into and think: here I can exhale. That is exactly how our ten days felt. We stayed in the tower, the only rental on the estate, with our 11-year-old son. Living here is a bit like being on a boat, but vertical: kitchen, living room, bedroom, mezzanine with an extra bed and bathroom, each on its own floor. The thick walls kept it pleasantly cool even in the August heat. Everything is there, from games and jeu de boules to a dishwasher and washing machine. The interior is largely handmade, with the atmosphere of an old country house. Outside: a private garden, farmland on one side, the ruins of the old castle on the other. Sophie and Damien make the stay special. Tips by email before arrival, cookies and vegetables from their garden waiting for us, fresh croissants a few days later; when the dishwasher broke down, a replacement was in place within hours. You never feel like a tenant here, but like guests they genuinely enjoy sharing their place with. It is wonderfully quiet: birds, wind and a little stream. The night sky is truly dark, during the Perseids we watched one shooting star after another. Walks start at the door and the Mayenne region offers a lot to see and do. The private fishing lake was a highlight: the carp took our boilies eagerly and we caught quite a few. All three of us were sad to leave. Five stars, and we hope to return.
Stayed 11 nights in Aug 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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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
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10/10 Excellent

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Carrément Bien

A great place to unwind with the most charming and considerate hosts.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023
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10/10 Excellent

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
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10/10 Excellent

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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
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10/10 Excellent

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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
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10/10 Excellent

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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
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10/10 Excellent

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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
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8/10 Good

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Super séjour

Nous avons apprécié le Côté insolite des lieux
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2022
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10/10 Excellent

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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
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10/10 Excellent

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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
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10/10 Excellent

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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
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10/10 Excellent

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Aufenthalt

Sehr nette Gastgeber, sehr schöner Aufenthalt.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2021
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10/10 Excellent

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Bienheureux

nous avons passé des vacances très agréables et reposantes !
Stayed 9 nights in Jul 2021
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10/10 Excellent

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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
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10/10 Excellent

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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
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8/10 Good

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Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2020
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10/10 Excellent

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Du repos sans blablabla dans un cadre unique

Environment unique. Ma femme, mon chien et moi ;-) ont apprecié le silence, la nature. Là on trouve du repos. Il y a tout dans et autour de cette belle tour pour être heureux, heureusement sans luxe ni foules. Les hôtes sont très accueillants sans être envahissants. En séjournant sur un site historique, on retrouve sa propre histoire. Merci! Wim et Lieve (B)
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2020
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10/10 Excellent

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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!!!
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10/10 Excellent

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Perfect place for recreative vacations

Dear Sophie and Damien, thank you again that we could spent our holiday in your really unique tower and for your warm-hearted welcome. We went back home well recreated and we finally arrived in the workaday life. Maybe we see us again in a future holiday. Best regards Daniel
Stayed 13 nights in Aug 2019
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10/10 Excellent

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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!
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10/10 Excellent

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Un petit coin de paradis

Un lieu atypique et chaleureux. Des hôtes attentifs tout en restant discrets. Le calme de la campagne salvateur. Nous avons passé 5 jours avec nos deux enfants de 7 et 11 ans et notre petit chien dans la tour de Raiponse entre jeux de société et grandes balades. Il est très probable que nous y reviendrons
Stayed 4 nights in May 2019
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10/10 Excellent

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