Charming Village Gîte with Garden – Sleeps 4 Set in one of France’s award-winning floral villages, this bright and welcoming holiday home offers comfort, convenience, and a private garden – perfect for families or couples seeking a relaxing break in the Orne countryside. The property sleeps up to four guests and includes a spacious lounge/diner with a wall-mounted flat-screen TV offering limited French channels and UK FreeSat satellite channels. An easily accessible HDMI port is available for guests wishing to connect their own streaming device or laptop. Fast, reliable fibre WiFi (Orange network) with speeds of 500+ Mbps ensures smooth browsing, streaming, or working remotely during your stay. There are two bedrooms: a double room and a flexible twin room with a modern pull-out drawer bed that can be configured as two separate singles. The bathroom features a shower, and there is a separate WC for added convenience. The fully equipped kitchen includes an electric oven, induction hob, microwave, fridge/freezer, dishwasher, and pod coffee machine – everything needed for easy self-catering. The house is accessed via a set of exterior steps and includes a large private garden with a low-level fence and lovely views across the village’s well-maintained public gardens. Outdoor furniture and a barbecue are provided, offering a perfect space to relax or dine al fresco. Private off-road parking is available directly in front of the property. A basement laundry room includes a washing machine, and ironing area, and is accessed via key code. Guests enjoy full, private access to the house and its fenced garden. The gîte is ideally located for exploring the Orne region and nearby towns and attractions, while offering a peaceful retreat in a beautifully kept village setting.

We’re a British family living in Germany, united by a love of music, travel, and Europe. Our journey together began in Derbyshire, where early school exchanges and youth brass band tours took us to France, Germany, Switzerland, the Netherlands, Belgium, and even Canada. Music opened the door to travel, and those first adventures inspired a lifelong passion for discovering new places and cultures. Over the years we’ve explored much of Europe: Interrail trips from Italy to Denmark, campervan holidays in Brittany and Normandy, and countless ski trips to Austria, France, Finland, Andorra, and Switzerland. We’ve also ventured further afield to the Caribbean and the USA, but it is Europe — and France in particular — that has always felt like home. In 2005, we bought a maison secondaire in the tranquil northern Mayenne, and it quickly became the heart of our family holidays. By 2018, we wanted to share this beautiful region with others. We found two wonderful houses which we renovated with one goal in mind: to create a true home for your holiday. Comfortable, well equipped, and welcoming, they offer everything you need for a relaxing stay. In 2021, we added this property in St Fraimbault, adding the option of French village life to our growing little family of gîtes. Since 2012, we have also lived and worked in Berlin, a city we love for its energy and culture. Today, we divide our lives between Germany and France, still inspired by the same passions that began on those first school trips: music, travel, and a love of Europe. Our greatest pleasure is welcoming guests and helping them discover the charm, beauty, and slower pace of life in this very special corner of France.

Saint Fraimbault is a village situated in the heart of the Orne department of Normandy. It is perfectly placed to visit the medieval town of Domfront and the larger town of Mayenne, just across the border into the Pays de la Loire region of France. A little further away is the picturesque and touristic town of Bagnoles-de-L’Orne. Its idyllic setting in the beautiful Normandy countryside is complimented by being surrounded by larger towns for all your amenities. The village has a bar & restaurant, mini market, hairdressers and a pretty lake which offers a range of activities from walks around the lake and in the woods, pedalos and mini golf are offered seasonally. Saint Fraimbault is a village with an impressive 4 stars accreditation for their floral displays and public gardens. You will often see these signs in towns and villages across France, whereby they will display how many stars they have received for their Floral and horticultural display Saint Fraimbault is also known locally for its big event every August called Les Flories D’Antan. It consists of a wide range of local produce and crafts. A showcase of forgotten skills: making churned butter, buckwheat porridge and cakes, blacksmithing, washerwomen, apple picking and much more! You’ll also see a vintage cars parade, old vans and tractors. The region is also a paradise for outdoor lovers – with endless walking and cycling routes, serene rivers for kayaking, and the peaceful Vélo Francette cycle route winding through stunning countryside. Within a short drive you’ll also find Brittany and Normandy, where day trips to the Mont Saint-Michel, Normandy landing beaches, or the rugged Breton coastline are unforgettable highlights. What do guests love most? The balance of tranquillity and variety. One day you’re sipping wine in the garden, the next you’re exploring castles, bustling markets or world-famous landmarks.