LE JARRIER DETACHED HOLIDAY RENTAL - ALPES MANCELLES - PRIVATE POOL - WIFI

Le Jarrier Gite offers self catering accommodation for up to 4 people in a rural setting.
It is a converted stable / barn renovated to provide a detached holiday home with modern facilities & a well appointed kitchen renovated in 2024.
Sleeps 4 people in a total in 2 bedrooms and also benefits from 2 W/Cs.
The very large garden area benefits from a south facing position with lovely views & an above ground private pool (3.4 meters).
The pool, located in the gite garden near the conservatory, is only for use by the guests of this gite, no other people have access to it.
The private pool is seasonal (approx late May - mid Sept) and when the pool is open, we also provide pool towels.
There is ample private parking for two / three vehicles directly next to the gite.

Le Jarrier Gite has a very well equipped kitchen recently updated (February 2024), including fridge freezer, dishwasher, washing machine, microwave, hand blender, 4 slice toaster and Krups Dolce Gusto and standard filter coffee machines.

The conservatory / garden room provides excellent views of the private large garden and surrounding countryside, benefits from sunshine all day. Guests often comment on the lovely view from the conservatory and garden. Dining table and 4 chairs, 2 large leather sofas and a reading seat.

However, if you prefer to be in a shaded area, you have also the open barn with outdoor games area and 2nd outdoor dining table.
The shower room, with walk-in shower is on the ground floor as is bedroom 2 with full / adult size bunk beds.

On the first floor is Bedroom 1, the main private/gallery style bedroom directly off the stairs, with a double bed and an en-suite W/C, giving the gite the added benefit of 2 W/C's, (one on each floor).

In the lounge / conservatory there a WIFI Smart TV with Netflix access, UK Freesat channels and French TV .

We have a travel cot for a baby / toddler with bedding & a toddler dining seat available on request, no additional cost.

Heating is via electric wall heaters and there are no additional charges for electricity.
Bedding and towels are also provided free of charge.

2025 is our 18th year, we have many returning customers and their friends & family. We are also proud of our Excellent score Trip Advisor rating of 5/5 (over 65 reviews).


About the area:

The Alpes Mancelles, is a well known area of natural beauty popular with visitors and the village of St Leonard des Bois offers canoeing, walking, mountain biking VTT & tree climbing. Within half a mile of Le Jarrier Gite is the viaduct at St Georges le Gaultier, where organised weekend Bungee Jumps are available.
The local lake with beach Coco Plage at Sille le Guillaume (just 10 mins drive from Le Jarrier) offers bars serving food, boat and bicycle hire, pedalos, crazy golf, tree climbing and fishing.
There is a mini train ride available during the season to take you around the lake if you prefer a change from walking, and the forest is ideal for walking and cycling.

Fresnay sur Sarthe has a traditional weekly market and medieval ruins offering excellent views. Other Local weekly markets (Evron - Thursdays, Sillé le Guillaume - Wednesdays) are also popular with our guests.

Le Mans:
In less than an hour, you can visit the world famous 24 HOUR RACE TRACK and Museum at Le Mans.
Le Mans city is also very popular with our visitors for the wonderful Cathederal, Sunday Morning Market and Old Town, as well as the modern shopping areas, bars and cafes.

Le Jarrier Gite is situated two miles / 3.5 kms from our village, St Georges le Gaultier, 72130, Sarthe.
The gite is an excellent base for many types of enjoyable day trips.
There is the ever popular Zoo at Le Fleche, the famous Le Mans Race Circuit - home of the 24 hour endurance race, Sainte Suzanne Medieval village as well as many more places of interest within easy reach.
The Sarthe area can provide you with sight seeing at an easy pace, or action packed adventure - it is all available.

Our location is less than 20 miles south from the Normandy region, enabling a day trip to the historical Normandy Landing Beaches and the Bayeau Tapestry (further north), and guests can visit Alencon with a good range of shops & twice weekly market.

Within 1 hours drive are Chateau Sassy and Carrouges Chateau, both offering guided tours.
Only a couple of miles west of Le Jarrier is the Mayenne region and the popular Evron, Mayenne and Saint Suzanne to name only a few.....
Generally speaking, the weather is warmer than that of the UK.

How to find us:
We are situated just 20 miles from Exit 20 of the A28 Autoroute, enabling an easier journey of if you prefer, take the scenic route on the N128.

Distance from Ferry ports to Le Jarrier Gite and driving times by car (approx.): Caen - 95 miles (approx. 2 hours)
Le Havre - 134 miles (approx. 2.5 hours)
St. Malo - 130 miles (approx. 2 hours 45 mins)
Dieppe -150 miles (approx. 2hrs 45 mins)
Cherbourg - 150 miles (approx. 3 hours)
Calais - 251 miles (approx. 4 hours)
Dunkerque (Dunkirk) 270 miles (approx 4 hours 30 mins)
& approx. 247 miles from the Eurotunnel (approx 4 hours)
Airport distances to Le Jarrier Gite (approx.):
Orly - 149 miles / 2 hours 30 mins
Rennes (Brittany) - 97 miles
Tours (Sarthe) - 98 miles
Nantes (Sarthe) - 150 miles.

LE JARRIER DETACHED HOLIDAY RENTAL - ALPES MANCELLES - PRIVATE POOL - WIFI offers its guests an outdoor pool, barbecue grills, and a garden. The front desk is open around the clock.

This Saint-Georges-le-Gaultier cottage is smoke free.