Au fer à cheval

Gandelain guesthouse with outdoor pool

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Enjoy your visit to Gandelain with a stay at Au fer à cheval. Guests can enjoy the outdoor pool, along with onsite horse riding/rentals. A terrace and a garden are offered, and in-room conveniences include refrigerators and microwaves.

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Free parking
  • Free WiFi
  • Non-smoking

Main amenities (7)

  • Housekeeping once per stay
  • Outdoor pool
  • Terrace
  • Garden
  • Multilingual staff
  • Horse riding/rentals
  • Playground

Feel at home (6)

  • Playground on site
  • Kitchenette
  • Private bathroom
  • Separate dining area
  • Living room
  • Garden
The current price is $73
$82 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 18 - Oct 19

Room options

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A bedroom with a large bed, bedside lamps, a wooden chest, and a wardrobe.

Quadruple Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(7 reviews)
  • 45 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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A modern bathroom with a glass-enclosed shower, a white sink, and a mirror above it.

Family Room

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)
  • 40 sq m
  • Sleeps 5
  • 2 Queen Beds and 1 Twin Bed

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About the neighborhood

Map
Les bordeaux, Gandelain, 61420

What's nearby

  • Normandie-Maine Regional Natural Park - 1 min walk - 0.0 km
  • Carrouges Château - 18 min drive - 18.4 km
  • Bagnoles de l'Orne Casino - 36 min drive - 40.4 km
  • Bagnoles de L'Orne en Normandie Golf Club - 38 min drive - 41.4 km
  • Ferme du cheval de trait - 41 min drive - 43.0 km

Getting around

  • Alençon Station - 22 min drive
  • Sées Station - 28 min drive
  • La Hutte-Coulombiers Station - 28 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Le Normandie - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪L'Ardoise de Saint Pierre - ‬15 min drive
  • ‪L'assiette Gourmande - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪La Sosta - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Jamajo - ‬13 min drive

About this property

Au fer à cheval

  • Enjoy your visit to Gandelain with a stay at Au fer à cheval. Guests can enjoy the outdoor pool, along with onsite horse riding/rentals. A terrace and a garden are offered, and in-room conveniences include refrigerators and microwaves.

At a glance

CHECK-IN
4:00pm
CHECK-OUT
11:00am

Hotel size

    • 2 rooms

Arriving/Leaving

    • Check-in start time: 4 PM; Check-in end time: 10 PM
    • Late check-in subject to availability
    • Minimum check-in age: 18
    • Check-out time is 11 AM

Special check-in instructions

    • There is no front desk at this property
    • Guests must contact the property for check-in information
    • To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property ahead of time using the information on the booking confirmation
    • If you are planning to arrive after 10 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation
    • Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Required at check-in

    • Credit card, debit card, or cash deposit required for incidental charges
    • Government-issued photo ID may be required
    • Minimum check-in age is 18

Pets

    • Pets not allowed

Internet

    • Free WiFi in public areas
    • Free WiFi in rooms

Parking

    • Free onsite self parking

Other information

    • Smoke-free property

Property amenities

Food and drink

  • Free full breakfast each morning 7:30 AM–11 AM

Traveling with children

  • Playground

What to do

  • Horse riding/rentals
  • Horse riding nearby
  • Fishing nearby

Services

  • Multilingual staff
  • Pool loungers

Facilities

  • Garden
  • Terrace
  • An outdoor pool

Room amenities

Be entertained

  • Flat-screen television
  • Digital TV channels

Home comfort

  • Heating
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle
  • Iron/ironing board (on request)

Sleep well

  • Blackout drapes/curtains

What to enjoy

  • Individually furnished and decorated
  • Separate dining area
  • Separate living room

Freshen up

  • Private bathroom
  • Shower only
  • Hair dryer

Stay connected

  • Desk
  • Free WiFi

Food and drink

  • Full-sized refrigerator/freezer
  • Microwave
  • Kitchenette
  • Stovetop
  • Cookware, dishes, and utensils

More

  • Housekeeping once per stay

Fees & policies

Mandatory fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges by the property at check-in or check-out. Fees may include applicable taxes:
  • A tax is imposed by the city: EUR 0.88 per person, per night. This tax does not apply to children under 18 years of age.

Policies

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy.
This property does not have elevators.
This property accepts cash.
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.

Also known as

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Au fer à cheval Guesthouse Gandelain

Frequently asked questions

Does Au fer à cheval offer free cancellation for a full refund?

Yes, Au fer à cheval does have fully refundable room rates available to book on our site. If you’ve booked a fully refundable room rate, this can be cancelled up to a few days before check-in depending on the property's cancellation policy. Just make sure to check this property's cancellation policy for the exact terms and conditions.

Is there a pool at Au fer à cheval?

Yes, there's an outdoor pool.

Are pets allowed at Au fer à cheval?

Sorry, pets aren't allowed.

Is parking offered on site at Au fer à cheval?

Yes, there's free self parking.

What are the check-in and check-out times at Au fer à cheval?

Check-in start time: 4 PM; Check-in end time: 10 PM. Check-out time is 11 AM.

What is there to do at Au fer à cheval and nearby?

Have fun during the warmer months with activities such as horseback riding. Enjoy a swim in the outdoor pool or use the guesthouse's other amenities, which include a garden.

Does Au fer à cheval have self-catered rooms fitted with kitchens or kitchenettes?

Yes, a kitchenette is available in every room, and also includes a stovetop, a refrigerator, and a microwave.

What's the area around Au fer à cheval like?

Au fer à cheval is located a short 1-minute walk from Normandie-Maine Regional Natural Park.

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Reviews

Au fer à cheval Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

9.4

Cleanliness

9.2

Location

9.6

Staff & service

9.4

Property conditions & facilities

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What guests liked

  • Generous and varied breakfasts were served, often in the room, and were a highlight of the stay. (19 reviews)
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10/10 Exceptional

A wonderful room and breakfast brought to us. Very peaceful and quiet
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10/10 Exceptional

We booked last minute on our way travelling through France. The room was incredible, very clean, lovely decor. The location is breathtaking and the breakfast was amazing. Unbelievable value for money.
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8/10 Very good

Perfect location. Helpful and friendly service Good value. Comfortable
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10/10 Exceptional

Our host at Au Fer à Cheval was Romain, a friendly and helpful man. He owns about 20 English thoroughbred race horses, as well as breeds them. His farm is in a beautiful location with lovely views. It was unfortunately cold and wet for the two nights that we were there, so we couldn't use the pool, and the roads were too slippery for him to take us out in his horse-drawn carriage, but we did see two of his retired racing mares with their foals. Our room was comfortable and clean, good shower, and a small kitchenette. It's a good idea to take your own tea, coffee and milk with you. Continental breakfast was good and delivered to our room at the time we requested. A good guide book in English of what to do in the area was left in our room, but perhaps the only disadvantage of the place is that it is quite isolated and a long way from any any restaurants. Overall, a lovely place, and we'd recommended it.
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2/10 Poor

Dont stay Dubious stains on headboard, sheets didn’t smell clean and had a really dodgy stain Old weird beach towels, rough unfolded probably old sheets in drawer, no soap in soap dispenser Basically no one would stay so we left - we couldn’t have stayed even if the changed air and cleaned headboard - as the thought was enough No refund so far Expedia are sorting it We booked the ibis in Alençon Impeccably clean - recommend Ibis
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10/10 Exceptional

An excellent host and superb breakfast!
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10/10 Exceptional

Awesome property. Wonderful stay. Would go back again in a heartbeat!
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8/10 Very good

Good value for the price

Large room, well equipped, nice view Excellent breakfast brought to you.
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6/10 Good

Make sure you know what you’re getting from Expedia as it differs from the photo. Had we have known the family room we were offered was up 2 flights of stairs one being a wobbly spiral staircase we would have opted for something else. No staff on site on arrival, travel cot provided was broken.
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4/10 Fair

Poor experience

We had arrived by bike after a 70 km ride and we found the gate closed. The time was 4pm, as indicated on the booking for check-in, but the owner told us to come one hour late because he was not home. The room was dirty, and the fourth bed fell apart in the middle of the night and was not suitable for an adult person. Breakfast had counted items and at the request to have one extra croissant the answer was "no". The place does not offer any beverages for purchase. You have to drink tap water or go to a restaurant which is 10 km away. The swimming pool area and patio are partially under construction, they can be used but cables stick out in several places.
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10/10 Exceptional

Personnel très accueillant Chambre spacieuse et propre, tout ce qu'il faut dans le coin cuisine Petit déjeuner copieux et varié servi dans la chambre Au milieux de la campagne, l'endroit est très calme Parfait pour ce reposer un ou plusieurs jours
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10/10 Exceptional

Hébergement excellent. Calme total. Petit déjeuner très bien et pris en terrasse c était super.
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10/10 Exceptional

Literie très confortable, chambre ambiance cosy, petit déjeuner très très copieux, diversifié, très bon pain et jus de pommes maison. Hôtes charmants et disponibles
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4/10 Fair

Literie très médiocre. Draps usés limite sale .Têtière housse pareil.vaisselle de très mauvaises hygiénique.
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10/10 Exceptional

Arrivé tard, dans un cadre champêtre très calme et agréable, je n'ai rencontré personne pour m'accueillir mais n'ai eu aucun problème pour trouver ma chambre... qui était calme, spacieuse et impeccable. Le petit-déjeuner, copieux, m'a permis de rencontrer mon hôte, très accueillant et sympathique. Le seul bémol serait la hauteur du miroir et des éléments de salle-de-bain (ainsi que des sièges de table pour le déjeuner), très mal adaptée à ma petite taille (ou à celle de jeunes enfants). À part ça, je reviendrais avec grand plaisir, si l'occasion se présente !
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10/10 Exceptional

Chambre spacieuse et propre, literie et petit dejeuner qualitatifs, aubergiste tres sympathique
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10/10 Exceptional

Très bon séjour! La chambre était propre, confortable et bien équipé. Le personnel été accueillant. Je recommande sans hésiter.
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10/10 Exceptional

Très belle chambre. Petit déjeuner excellent et accueil chaleureux. Un grand merci
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10/10 Exceptional

toujours parfait et accesible a tout heure
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10/10 Exceptional

Le personnel est très avenant ainsi que La chambre qui est spacieuse Tout est très correct ,rien ne manque. Je recommande vivement cet établissement
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10/10 Exceptional

Chambre
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10/10 Exceptional

Une belle nuit normande

Expérience agréable, notre hôte était serviable et charmant. Vue splendide et chambre très bien. Tout confort
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10/10 Exceptional

Un week end parfait

Très bon accueil, hôte chaleureux et qui donnent de bons conseils pour visiter le coin. Le cadre est magnifique avec les chevaux, la vue et le gîte est cosy. Le petit déjeuner est copieux et ouvre l'appétit même si on a pas l'habitude de manger le matin et servi jusque 11 heures. Endroit très calme, on entend pas les autres visiteurs. Un bonus pour la déco de la chambre. Nous reviendrons avec plaisir.
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10/10 Exceptional

Superbe

Mon séjour était malheureusement très court mais j’ai énormément apprécié mon temps ici. L’endroit n’étais pas trop loin de la route principale tout en restant intime et calme. Les terrains étaient très beau. La chambre était spacieuse et propre, avec tout ce dont j’avais besoin après une longue journée. J’ai adorer recevoir mon déjeuner au lit le lendemain, une belle attention y fût donner. Bref, je recommande fortement cette établissement!
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10/10 Exceptional

Chambre très prope très bien accueillie et petit déjeuner excellent prix imbattables pour les prestations