The Watermill
Moulin de la Houssaye is an 18th century watermill situated in the quiet Durance river valley in the heart of rural Calvados.
The Watermill holiday home borders a region of Calvados known as the Suisse Normande, so named because of its similarities to alpine terrain. Originally a corn-grinding mill and bake house, the watermill was later used by the occupying forces in WWII as a base to service tanks. The country house has since been renovated throughout, but still retains much of its original character. The waterwheels are still in operation today and generate electrical power.
The mill has a ground floor self catering apartment which comfortably sleeps up to four people. The apartment has:
- Two Double Bedrooms,
- A combined Lounge/Kitchen/Diner with an adjoining. The sitting room has a wood burning stove. TV/Satellite/DVD player/Audio, library and WiFi broadband connection are also provided.
- Shower/WC/Laundry room.
- We have outdoor BBQ and dining facilities.
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Easy parking in front of house, motorbikes or bicycles can be put in lockable garage
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Rambling Route just outside the property, maps and routes pamphlet provided
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Meadows and River walking areas.
The property sits in ten acres of grounds for guests to explore which include: planted poplar trees, hill woodlands and grass meadows. The lawn garden is bordered by a river and hedgerow.
The location is perfect holiday for the outdoor enthusiast. The Suisse Normande is an area of wild natural beauty and a regional centre for rock-climbing, canoeing, hiking, mountain-biking and hang-gliding. Fishing, golf and horse-riding centres are all within easy reach.
Over the years, many motorcyclists that we have visited have been recommended by fellow motorcycle enthusiasts, and we are passionate about our biker friendly accommodation and facilities to the motorcycling community as well as having a popular motorcycle touring route D908 : Domfront – Sées nearby.
- We are Biker friendly the property providing garage facilities and we’ll do our best you updated on any local meets.
- For the motorcyclists, as a little extra service to make your journey easier. If you send a shopping list beforehand, I can get the items you need before you arrive for the week, so it’s in the apartment ready when you arrive. As I know, your motorcycle saddle bags and top boxes will be already full of stuff when setting off on your holiday from home. I will provide the shopping receipt for settlement after upon arrival at Moulin de la Houssaye watermill.