Title: Cottage with pond in Mayenne at the gates of Brittany and Normandy - Latest Reviews, Deals & Photos 2026 - Expedia.ca [See all properties](http://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?regionId=&adults=2&children=&sort=RECOMMENDED&useRewards=false&semdtl=&userIntent=&vip=false) Entire home # Cottage with pond in Mayenne at the gates of Brittany and Normandy Lakefront cottage with kitchen and patio ## Photo gallery for Cottage with pond in Mayenne at the gates of Brittany and Normandy ![Exterior - Cottage with pond in Mayenne at the gates of Brittany and Normandy (La Baconnière)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/34000000/33470000/33469500/33469419/807cb541.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![TV, fireplace - Cottage with pond in Mayenne at the gates of Brittany and Normandy (La Baconnière)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/34000000/33470000/33469500/33469419/c7016475.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Dining - Cottage with pond in Mayenne at the gates of Brittany and Normandy (La Baconnière)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/34000000/33470000/33469500/33469419/97bdf83b.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![TV, fireplace - Cottage with pond in Mayenne at the gates of Brittany and Normandy (La Baconnière)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/34000000/33470000/33469500/33469419/92a9d5d2.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![4 bedrooms, iron/ironing board, free WiFi - Cottage with pond in Mayenne at the gates of Brittany and Normandy (La Baconnière)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/34000000/33470000/33469500/33469419/3797e641.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Location - Amenities - Policies Take advantage of golfing on site, a water park, and a garden at Cottage with pond in Mayenne at the gates of Brittany and Normandy. Adventurous travelers may like the boating and kayaking at this cottage. In addition to laundry facilities, guests can connect to free in-room WiFi. ## Reviews 9.2 Wonderful ### Entire home 4 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 81292 sq ft ## Popular amenities - Kitchen - Washer - Free WiFi - Outdoor Space - Parking available - Barbecue grill ## Add dates for prices Check-in Check-out Travellers ## About this property ### Entire place You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party. ### Cottage with pond in Mayenne at the gates of Brittany and Normandy The gîte on the large Ile de la Poupardière is a country house with a natural park near a lake. It is ideal for spending a holiday in a calm atmosphere. You can live moments of family well-being in the middle of nature, amid birdsong, see one or more deer. You love horses, the Haras de la Poupardière is located a few meters from this unspoiled place. Located within the Domaine des Vaulx, this place has a natural and unusual setting (tree houses, on the water, transparent bubble) where it is possible to walk, cycle, boat, fish (no kill). This south-facing house is ideal for a family. It is possible to organize a good barbecue or a vigil by the fire, to play good games of football, badminton or volleyball in its magnificent park. The large Ile de la Poupardière has: 3 bedrooms and a mezzanine 1 bathroom and 1 powder room 1 open living room serving as dining room and living room 1 fitted kitchen (fridge / freezer, ceramic hob, oven, dishwasher, washing machine, coffee maker, kettle, toaster, microwave, etc.). 1 WC Close to all shops, the village of Baconnière has a grocery store, a bakery, a pharmacy, doctors (general practitioner, dentist), a hairdresser, a mechanic with a petrol pump and a bar / tobacco shop. The nearest supermarket is 6 km away in the neighboring village. And for all shopping, the cities of Laval, Vitré, Fougères and Rennes offer a large possibility of shops. They are located respectively at 16km, 25Km, 40Km and 70Km. Many activities are to be done or to visit nearby (museums, castles, gardens, golf (27 holes), horse riding, tree climbing, water sports, hiking, etc.) ## Property amenities ### Internet - Available in the cottage: Free WiFi ### Parking and transportation - Parking on site ### Kitchen - Coffee/tea maker - Cookware, dishware, and utensils - Dishwasher - Electric kettle - Microwave - Oven - Refrigerator - Spices - Stovetop - Toaster ### Dining - Dining table ### Bedrooms - 4 bedrooms ### Bathroom - 2 bathrooms - Bathtub - Bidet - Shower - Soap - Toilet paper ### Living spaces - Dining table - Fireplace - Living room - Separate dining area ### Entertainment - TV with cable/satellite channels ### Outdoor areas - Barbecue grill - Garden - Outdoor furniture - Patio ### Laundry - Laundry facilities - Washing machine ### Comfort - Heating ### Pets - No pets allowed ### Suitability/Accessibility - Smoking not allowed ### Services and conveniences - Housekeeping (on request) - Iron/ironing board ### Location highlights - In a rural location - In a village - In the city center - Near a zoo - Near an outlet shopping mall - On a lake ### Things to do - Boat - Golf - Kayak - Optional golf privileges - Tennis - Water park - Birdwatching nearby - Fishing nearby - Golfing nearby - Hiking/biking trails nearby - Horseback riding nearby - Hunting nearby - Mountain biking nearby - Mountain climbing nearby - Swimming nearby - Theme park nearby - Winery tours nearby ### Safety features - Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector) - Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property) - First aid kit ### General - Garden - Housekeeping (on request) - Unit size: 1,292 square feet ## Similar properties ![Property grounds](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/34000000/33710000/33702400/33702400/bd7f3a9f.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Gîte with pond in Mayenne at the gateway to Brittany and Normandy La Baconnière - 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You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation ### We should mention 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 Gite With Pond in Mayenne at the Gateway to Brittany Normandy ## About the area Located in La Baconniere, this cottage is in the city center and on a lake. Cathedral of the Holy Trinity and Vitre Château are local landmarks, and some of the area's activities can be experienced at Laval-Changé Golf and Golf de Laval. Traveling with kids? Consider Aquatis, or check out an event or a game at Espace Mayenne. Fishing and swimming offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with mountain climbing and hunting nearby. [Visit our La Baconniere travel guide](https://www.expedia.ca/La-Baconniere.dx3000477455) [View more Cottages in La Baconniere](https://www.expedia.ca/La-Baconniere-Cottages.d3000477455-aaCottages.Travel-Guide-Accommodation) ![Map](https://maps.googleapis.com/maps/api/staticmap?&size=660x330&map_id=3b266eb50d2997c6&zoom=13&markers=icon:https%3A%2F%2Fa.travel-assets.com%2Ftravel-assets-manager%2Feg-maps%2Fproperty.png%7C48.17632%2C-0.88759&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=AjyuXDU1b_AAqGERyRzwmwGMJ_U=) La Baconnière, Pays De La Loire ### What's nearby - Aquatis 11 min drive \- 16.1 km - Espace Mayenne 11 min drive \- 16.5 km - Espace Culturel Louis Derbre 13 min drive \- 16.6 km - Golf de Laval 14 min drive \- 20.4 km - Laval-Changé Golf 14 min drive \- 18.8 km ### Getting around - Le Genest Station 11 min drive ### Restaurants - Alliaume Christophe 10 min drive - La Centaurée 8 min drive - Café Bar Brasserie 10 min drive - Le Germain 16 min drive - Restaurant l'Alica le Bourgneuf-la-Forêt 9 min drive ## Frequently asked questions ### Is Cottage with pond in Mayenne at the gates of Brittany and Normandy pet-friendly? ### How much is parking? ### What time is check-in at Cottage with pond in Mayenne at the gates of Brittany and Normandy? ### What time is check-out at Cottage with pond in Mayenne at the gates of Brittany and Normandy? ### Where is Cottage with pond in Mayenne at the gates of Brittany and Normandy located? ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. Ask a question ## Cottage with pond in Mayenne at the gates of Brittany and Normandy Reviews ## Reviews ### Wonderful All reviews shown are from real guest experiences. Only travellers who have booked a stay with us can submit a review. We verify reviews according to our guidelines and publish all reviews, positive or negative. [More information](https://www.expedia.ca/lp/b/content-guidelines) 10 - Excellent 5 8 - Good 1 6 - Okay 1 4 - Poor 0 2 - Terrible 0 ### 8.0 Cleanliness ### 9.4 Location ## Reviews ### 6/10 Okay #### Joel G. Aug 21, 2024 Liked: Communication, location Disliked: Cleanliness, check-in, listing accuracy #### Reposant Sejour très reposant, cadre seule verdure , animaux. Le logements est moyens. Literie a revoir impérativement vieux . Éclairage salle de bains en haut inexistant. Propreté dans sont jus de campagne pas très gênant vu le contexte. En revanche aucune porte ne ferme surtout les toilettes. Le personnel en revanche est vraiment accueillant et sympathiques. ##### Joel G. Stayed 14 nights in Aug 2024 ### 8/10 Good #### JOEL P. May 30, 2022 Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### la campagne paisible Belle propriété, l' environnement très boisé et vert, le chant des oiseaux , la beauté du paysage, le calme. les propriétaires très dynamiques et sympas. Maison dans son jus quelques petites choses à améliorer (genre 1 wc à l' étage sera bien). ##### JOEL P. Stayed 3 nights in May 2022 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Elsa B., SAUMUR Aug 9, 2021 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Excellent séjour Nous avons passé un excellent séjour dans le domaine entre balades dans la région et farniente dans le jardin. Ma fille a adoré déambuler parmi les chèvres et pêcher face au petit lac. Un lieu à recommander. Merci pour l’accueil et la bouteille de jus de pomme et de cidres locaux ! ##### Elsa B. Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2021 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Alain P. Jul 25, 2021 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Accueil agréable pratique pour grande famille Mériterait 2e WC (sdb étage par exemple) et tablette douche rdc ##### Alain P. Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2021 ### 10/10 Excellent #### nadine G. Sep 13, 2020 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Serein et reposant Environnement exceptionnel Immersion totale dans la nature Donne envie de revenir pour événement familial A recommander ##### nadine G. Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2020 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Pierre Olivier B. Aug 28, 2019 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### écrin de verdure Très joli cadre, nous avons passé un très bon séjour dans une maison très accueillante. ##### Pierre Olivier B. Stayed 10 nights in Aug 2019 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Martine L. Jun 21, 2019 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### havre de paix Bel endroit calme avec des hébergements insolites si on le désire , Maison sur l'eau ou dans les arbres, ou bien ancienne maison traditionnelle , décor qui invite au repos et a la promenade dans les chemins ou en barque .. au réveil deux ou trois biches à admirer, à quelques trente minutes de mayenne. ##### Martine L. 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