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Au fer à cheval

Guesthouse in Gandelain with free breakfast and an outdoor pool

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Quadruple Room | Private kitchen | Full-size fridge, microwave, stovetop, coffee/tea maker
Full-size fridge, microwave, stovetop, coffee/tea maker
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Quadruple Room | Individually decorated, individually furnished, desk, blackout drapes
Au fer à cheval, surrounded by countryside, offers travelers a full breakfast, sunny terrace, and outdoor pool. Kids can enjoy the playground while parents use WiFi. Guests appreciate the helpful multilingual staff who enhance the stay.

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Breakfast included
  • Kitchen
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi

Room options

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Shower, hair dryer

Family Room

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)

Highlights

Separate dining area
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
Kitchenette
Full-sized refrigerator/freezer
Flat-screen TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
  • 40 sq m
  • Sleeps 5
  • 2 Queen Beds and 1 Twin Bed

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Quadruple Room | Individually decorated, individually furnished, desk, blackout drapes

Quadruple Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(4 reviews)

Highlights

Separate dining area
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
Free cribs/infant beds
Kitchenette
Full-sized refrigerator/freezer
Flat-screen TV
  • 45 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

About the neighborhood

Located in Gandelain, Au fer à cheval is in a rural area. Musée des Beaux Arts et de la Dentelle and Firefighters Museum are cultural highlights, and some of the area's landmarks include Carrouges Château and Château des Ducs. Jardins de la Mansonière and Parc du Château de la Roche-Bagnoles are also worth visiting. Fishing offers a great chance to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with horse riding nearby.
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Les bordeaux, Gandelain, 61420

What's nearby

  • Normandie-Maine Regional Natural Park - 1 min walk - 0.0 miles
  • Anova - 17 min drive - 11.6 miles
  • Carrouges Château - 18 min drive - 10.8 miles
  • Musée des Beaux Arts et de la Dentelle - 19 min drive - 12.2 miles
  • Château des Ducs - 19 min drive - 12.6 miles

Getting around

  • Alençon Station - 24 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Total Access - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Le Normandie - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Ccas - ‬14 min walk
  • ‪Le Dauphin - ‬15 min drive
  • ‪Café de Normandie - ‬10 min drive

About this property

Au fer à cheval

Guesthouse in a rural location
Free full breakfast, a terrace, and a garden are just a few of the amenities provided at Au fer à cheval. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi, and guests can find other amenities such as a playground.
Other perks at this guesthouse include:
  • An outdoor pool along with sun loungers
  • Free self parking
  • Multilingual staff and smoke-free premises
Room features
All guestrooms are individually furnished, and offer comforts such as separate dining areas, in addition to amenities like free WiFi.
Extra conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Bathrooms with showers and hair dryers
  • Flat-screen TVs with digital channels
  • Separate dining areas, kitchenettes, and full-sized refrigerators/freezers

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Free self parking on site

Food and drink

  • Free full breakfast available daily 7:30 AM to 11:00 AM

Things to do

  • Horseback riding/rentals
  • Outdoor pool
  • Playground

Family friendly

  • In-room full-sized refrigerator/freezer
  • In-room kitchenette
  • In-room microwave
  • Living room
  • Outdoor pool
  • Playground
  • Separate in-room dining area

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (once per stay)
  • Multilingual staff

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • Pool loungers
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • No elevator

More

  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Blackout drapes

Bathroom

  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV with digital channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Electric kettle
  • Full-sized refrigerator/freezer
  • Kitchenette
  • Microwave
  • Separate dining area
  • Stovetop

More

  • Desk
  • Heating
  • Individual decor
  • Individual furnishings
  • Iron/ironing board on request
  • Living room

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 4 PM; Check-in end time: 10 PM
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM

Special check-in instructions

There is no front desk at this property
Guests must contact the property for check-in information
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property ahead of time using the information on the booking confirmation
If you are planning to arrive after 10 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available

Important information

Fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes:

  • An effective city/local tax rate of 3.00 percent will be charged

We have included all charges provided to us by the property.

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
This property accepts cash

We should mention

This property does not have elevators
Cash transactions at this property cannot exceed EUR 1000, due to national regulations; for further details, please contact the property using information in the booking confirmation

Property is also known as

Au fer à cheval Guesthouse Gandelain
Au fer à cheval Guesthouse
Au fer à cheval Gandelain
Au fer à cheval Gandelain
Au fer à cheval Guesthouse
Au fer à cheval Guesthouse Gandelain

Frequently asked questions

Does Au fer à cheval have a pool?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool.

Is Au fer à cheval pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Au fer à cheval?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Au fer à cheval?

Check-in start time: 4 PM; Check-in end time: 10 PM. Late check-in is available during limited hours.

What time is check-out at Au fer à cheval?

Check-out is at 11 AM.

Where is Au fer à cheval located?

Situated in a rural location, this guesthouse is steps from Normandie-Maine Regional Natural Park, and within 9 mi (15 km) of Jardins de la Mansonière and Chapelle du Petit Saint Ceneri. Anova and Carrouges Château are also within 9 mi (15 km).

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