[See all properties](http://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?regionId=&adults=2&children=&sort=RECOMMENDED&useRewards=false&semdtl=&userIntent=&vip=false) Entire home # "Charming Cottage with Private Observatory, Terrace & Garden in Origné" Cottage in Origné with kitchen and patio ![Property grounds](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/63000000/62560000/62557800/62557764/2d6150ee.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![2 bedrooms, free WiFi, bed sheets](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/63000000/62560000/62557800/62557764/6c09096a.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Interior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/63000000/62560000/62557800/62557764/4adde96b.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Fridge, microwave, oven, dishwasher](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/63000000/62560000/62557800/62557764/18fc7530.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![TV](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/63000000/62560000/62557800/62557764/e5cc5eb3.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Amenities - Policies - Location "Charming Cottage with Private Observatory, Terrace & Garden in Origné" provides amenities like a garden and laundry facilities. Guests can connect to free in-room WiFi. 10 Exceptional ### Entire home 2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 4861 sq ft ## Popular amenities - Dryer - Washer - Barbecue grill - Kitchen - Air conditioning - Parking available ## 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. ### "Charming Cottage with Private Observatory, Terrace & Garden in Origné" In Origné, a charming little village in the Mayenne region, this tastefully restored cottage offers its guests exceptional comfort. Functional and spacious, it allows everyone to enjoy a quiet space or to share moments together. Relaxing moments can be spent indoors or outdoors in the landscaped garden. But above all, did you know that the sky in Mayenne can be magnificent? Philippe, the owner, is passionate about astronomy and built his own private observatory! So, come and admire the celestial vault under the observatory's dome with him for an evening of sky exploration or astrophotography (optional). Activities - 800m from the towpath along the Mayenne, fishing, the Vélo Francette® circuit (from Ouistreham to La Rochelle) - Hiking trails departing from Origné. All shops and services are available in Quelaines-Saint-Gault (8 km) and L'Huisserie (9 km). Don't miss the restaurant-guinguette at the lock in season (750 meters) and in the village in winter (70 meters). The weekly local produce market is held on Thursdays. Fanny and Philippe, the owners, will be able to provide you with the best information to discover the best of the region. Detached house on 2 levels - LEVEL 0 - Entrance to a 29 m² living room including a 10 m² open-plan equipped kitchen (fridge-freezer, 3-burner induction hob, oven, microwave, filter coffee maker, Nespresso® coffee maker, kettle, toaster, blender, raclette machine) and a 19 m² dining area with table, chairs, and board games. - 20 m² living room with sofa, TV, club armchair, and bookcase. Large bay window giving access to the garden and terrace. Toilet with hand basin. LEVEL 1 - Bedroom "La grande ourse" 8 m² with 1 bed 160X200, wardrobe, mirror, Tassimo® coffee maker - Bedroom "La petite ourse" 7 m² with 2 beds 90X200, wardrobe, mirror - Bathroom 9 m² with walk-in shower, double sink, toilet, towel dryer, hair dryer. Wi-Fi throughout the accommodation, washer-dryer, reversible air conditioning. Baby equipment: booster seat, travel cot with mattress, bathtub, changing mat, potty, blender. Garden furniture: table and chairs, deckchairs, parasol, charcoal barbecue - Outdoor games: pétanque balls, croquet set, Möllky®, Breton puck game. 80m² enclosed garden - 9m² terrace - Private parking - Garden shed INCLUDED: Beds made - Kitchen linens - Electricity (8Kwh/day) - Pets welcome OPTIONS: End-of-stay cleaning €45 (Mandatory for professionals) - Towels €3/person/stay - Astronomical observation evening: €40/evening - Business stays: 3 adults maximum Pets welcome free of charge Stay: Check-in from 4 \[hidden\] - Check-out by 10 \[hidden\] Contact the owners to arrange your arrival time. Optional services to be paid on site and reserved before your arrival: \- Towels: €3.19 per person per stay Property managed by a professional. Unless stated, services such as cleaning, bed linen, towels etc. are not included in the price of this rental. If pets are allowed (information in the advertisement), charges may be applicable. Only equipment mentioned in this advertisement are present. Equipment not mentioned are not considered to be present. Unless there is an electric charging station in the accommodation, charging electric vehicles is prohibited. From Laval, follow the D1 towards L'huisserie. Cross the Huisserie and follow the D910, continuing on the D112 to the village of Origné. Turn left (rue d'Anjou) towards the lock, at the crossroads, turn right. The lodge is on your left. ## Property amenities ### Internet - Available in the cottage: Free WiFi ### Parking and transportation - Parking on site ### Kitchen - Dishwasher - Microwave - Oven - Refrigerator ### Bedrooms - 2 bedrooms - Bedsheets provided ### Bathroom - 1 bathroom ### Entertainment - TV ### Outdoor areas - Barbecue grill - Garden - Patio ### Laundry - Laundry facilities - Washing machine ### Comfort - Air conditioning ### Pets - Pet friendly ### Suitability/Accessibility - Smoking not allowed ### 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) ### General - Garden - Unit size: 861 square feet ## Similar properties ![Outdoor dining](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/68000000/67550000/67541300/67541262/d9c2606c.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Spacious 18th-Century Country House with Garden, Terrace, and Family Amenities Ruillé-Froid-Fonds - Kitchen - Washer - Pet-friendly - Free WiFi [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-10-19&endDate=2025-10-20&selected=67541262&PinnedHotelID=67541262&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Dining](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/108000000/107400000/107395000/107394930/ccd942ae.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Cozy Chalet Near Laval: Nature, Activities & Family-Friendly Sleeps 4 Saint-Berthevin - Pool - Kitchen - Pet-friendly - Outdoor space CA $395 CA $436 total includes taxes & fees Oct 11 - Oct 12 [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-10-11&endDate=2025-10-12&selected=107394930&PinnedHotelID=107394930&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![TV, table tennis](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/62000000/61470000/61465300/61465207/37968ffc.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Historic Mill, 5 Bedrooms, River View, Billiards, Ping-Pong La Roche-Neuville - Kitchen - Washer - Free WiFi - Outdoor space CA $1,471 CA $1,512 total includes taxes & fees Oct 7 - Oct 8 [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-10-07&endDate=2025-10-08&selected=61465207&PinnedHotelID=61465207&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Terrace/patio](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/62000000/61470000/61461400/61461344/45f4f60b.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Comfy cottage with terrace, pétanque, WiFi, accessible room Cossé-le-Vivien - Kitchen - Washer - Dryer - Pet-friendly 10 Exceptional 1 review CA $532 CA $573 total includes taxes & fees Nov 3 - Nov 4 [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-11-03&endDate=2025-11-04&selected=61461344&PinnedHotelID=61461344&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Outdoor pool, a heated pool](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/113000000/112730000/112720300/112720289/6ab09ec6.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Gîte Chouette la Valette Villiers-Charlemagne - Pool - Kitchen - Washer - Dryer [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-10-19&endDate=2025-10-20&selected=112720289&PinnedHotelID=112720289&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Terrace/patio](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/110000000/109530000/109523800/109523777/w2000h1473x0y1-d6a77174.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Studio Apartment 'Golf Open Sport Arnold Palmer' with Private Terrace, Private Garden and Wi-Fi Saint-Fort - Washer - Pet-friendly - Free WiFi - Outdoor space CA $160 CA $166 total includes taxes & fees Nov 3 - Nov 4 [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-11-03&endDate=2025-11-04&selected=109523777&PinnedHotelID=109523777&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Outdoor pool](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/79000000/78360000/78354800/78354752/4fa51ab9.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Germaine's French toast Château-Gontier-sur-Mayenne - Pool - Kitchen - Washer - Free WiFi [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-10-19&endDate=2025-10-20&selected=78354752&PinnedHotelID=78354752&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Interior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/62000000/61470000/61461300/61461256/15be1df1.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Accessible Fishing Chalet for 4-6 with Private Deck, Kids' Play Area, and Games Room Villiers-Charlemagne - Kitchen - Washer - Dryer - Pet-friendly CA $279 CA $319 total includes taxes & fees Nov 3 - Nov 4 [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-11-03&endDate=2025-11-04&selected=61461256&PinnedHotelID=61461256&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Exterior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/65000000/64580000/64579400/64579313/ec6098ff.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Bed and breakfast, calm, rest and relaxation. 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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 Property Registration Number NOT\_REQUIRED ### 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 Origné, 2 bedrooms, 4 persons Origné 15084978425 Gite Origné, 2 bedrooms, 4 persons Private vacation home Gite Origné, 2 bedrooms, 4 persons Private vacation home Origné ## About the area ![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%7C47.95240%2C-0.72963&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=UzYqppilH696iYRHcJ6aBPsumdo=) Origne, Pays de la Loire #### What's nearby - Jardin du Bout du Monde - 20 min drive - 18.1 km - Ursuline Convent - 20 min drive - 19.2 km - Espace Mayenne - 23 min drive - 20.5 km - Robert Tatin Museum - 25 min drive - 19.3 km - Château de La Motte-Husson - 38 min drive - 43.4 km #### Getting around - Chateau-Gontier Station - 19 min drive #### Restaurants - ‪Le Breon - ‬11 min drive - ‪L'Ecluse - ‬12 min drive - ‪L'Express - ‬12 min drive - ‪Boulangerie le Caroussel des pains - ‬9 min drive - ‪Trellono - ‬11 min drive ## Frequently asked questions ### Is "Charming Cottage with Private Observatory, Terrace & Garden in Origné" pet-friendly? > Yes, pets are allowed at this property. ### How much does it cost to stay at "Charming Cottage with Private Observatory, Terrace & Garden in Origné"? > As of Oct 5, 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at "Charming Cottage with Private Observatory, Terrace & Garden in Origné" on Nov 3, 2025 start from CA $301.45, excluding taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. [Choose your dates](https://www.expedia.ca/Origne-Hotels-Gite-Origne.h62557764.Hotel-Information?rfrr=HOT.HIS.question.link.click) for more accurate prices. ### What time is check-in at "Charming Cottage with Private Observatory, Terrace & Garden in Origné"? > Check-in begins at 4:00 PM. ### What time is check-out at "Charming Cottage with Private Observatory, Terrace & Garden in Origné"? > Check-out is at 10:00 AM. ### Where is "Charming Cottage with Private Observatory, Terrace & Garden in Origné" located? > Situated in Origné, this cottage is within 12 mi (20 km) of Le Jardin de la Perrine, Lactopole Museum, and Musée d'Art Naïf et des Arts Singuliers. Church of Saint-Jean-Baptiste and Jardin du Bout du Monde are also within 12 mi (20 km). ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. Ask a question ## "Charming Cottage with Private Observatory, Terrace & Garden in Origné" Reviews 10 ### Exceptional 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 Cleanliness ### 10 Location 10 - Excellent 3 8 - Good 0 6 - Okay 0 4 - Poor 0 2 - Terrible 0 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Bernard A. Apr 28, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### En accord avec nos attentes Calme,agréable et reposant ##### Bernard A. Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### hubert v. Oct 8, 2022 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### propriétaire du gite très agréable et disponible le gite est neuf mais très bien entretenu ,trés clair et endroit très calme . ##### hubert v. Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2022 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Frans v. Jun 13, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Excellent séjour Excellent séjour, hôtes prévenants, gîte confortable, pratique et agréable à vivre. Dans un coin de Mayenne reposant, sous un ciel infini entrevu depuis l'observatoire grâce à l'expertise du pêcheur d'étoiles. A recommander. ##### Frans v. 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