Stylish Gite with a Balcony Overlooking Lake and Fields, Near Falaise, France - Baloubet

Just beyond the tiny hamlet of Neuvy au Houlme, near Falaise, in the centre of the Basse-Normandie region, the Haras is located only a 45 minute drive from the English Channel port at Caen. 

Relax and unwind in the splendid surroundings of the Haras du Gazon, a 300-acre estate of lush Normandy pastureland, enclosed by high hedges and quiet, tree lined lanes.

Once welcomed and settled into the Haras – your French home for the holiday – you can then spend whole days just roaming around the grounds and hayfields, playing tennis, kick back and go fishing for carp in the private lake or just enjoying some relaxation in the shady mature garden setting of the outdoor 20 metre pool.

The sounds of the French countryside provide the backdrop to all this – cheerful birdsong, the rustling of the poplars in a gentle breeze, the clip clop of the horses hooves as the Haras’s sleek show jumpers are taken out for exercise and then, at the end of the morning, the distant church bells tolling out for midday.

Or take the morning to shop for delicious famous Normandy cheeses and organic vegetables in the local markets and for cider at farm gates of local producers, pick up an armful of fresh bread from the ‘dépôt de pain’ at Bazoches au Houlme (4.5km, 2.8 miles) or even better bread and pastries from one of our two boulangeries at nearby pretty riverside Putanges (9.5km, 6 miles). Then return to dine alfresco in the garden – remember that nowhere in France is the habit of taking two hours for lunch more firmly rooted than in Normandy!

Come with a party of friends or family group and take over the whole place, or it’s also ideal for several families to share.

Baloubet (Sleeps 8)  

A curving oak staircase takes you up to the first level and living area. This is a spectacular, stylish living space with a balcony overlooking lake and fields and featuring a mezzanine floor high above in the oak beams.

An open plan modern kitchen with flagstone tiles and dining area merge with comfortable sofas and armchairs on polished wooden floors to create a lovely light space for dining, relaxing or watching TV/DVDs.

The living area extends onto the balcony overlooking the lake. Table and chairs allow you to enjoy breakfast in the morning sunshine or watch the sun go down with an aperitif in the evening.

Two large carpeted double bedrooms are also on this level, each with a view. The two big windows in the green bedroom overlook the formal parterre. Or draw back the silk curtains and shutters of the yellow bedroom to look over the outer courtyard and fields. Both rooms feature sleigh beds and solid wood furniture. Large, light shower room/toilets are en suite.

A flight of wooden stairs takes you up to the top level, featuring a mezzanine gallery and a generous sized bedroom with four large single beds. Another TV and DVD player and a further shower room and toilet complete this oak beamed additional living space.

Modern kitchen, washing machine, dishwasher, two TVs and DVD players. Gas central heating, broadband internet.

Baloubet sleeps up to eight guests: two en suite double bedrooms and one bedroom with four single beds with toilet and shower. Cot and baby equipment available if required.