Cosy Country Bungalow with French Charm This beautifully renovated ground-floor bungalow offers a peaceful countryside escape for solo travellers or couples. Located in a quiet hamlet on the edge of the commune of Hercé, in the Mayenne department of the Pays de la Loire, this one-bedroom holiday home blends traditional French style with modern comforts. The accommodation is all on one level and includes a welcoming farmhouse-style kitchen and dining area, a separate lounge with comfortable seating, a double bedroom, a shower room with a spacious walk-in double shower featuring a rainfall shower head, and a separate WC. Available year-round, the property is equipped with central heating between October and April for cosy off-season stays. The fully fitted kitchen is ideal for home cooking, featuring a range cooker, microwave, Tassimo pod coffee machine, dishwasher, and all necessary utensils, crockery, and cookware. Both the kitchen and lounge are equipped with televisions UK FreeSat satellite channels. The lounge also includes a DVD/Blu-ray player, and the kitchen TV provides access to French terrestrial channels. Free fibre highspeed WiFi is available throughout the property. Freshly made beds, including duvet, pillows and covers, as well as towels, are provided for each guest on arrival. A shared laundry room with washing machine, condenser dryer, and ironing area is available in the basement, accessible via key code. The gîte is set within a large, fully fenced private garden, complete with gazebo, barbecue, and outdoor furniture – perfect for dining or relaxing outside in total privacy. Located just 3 km from the bustling market town of Gorron and 41 km from the city of Laval, this rural retreat offers easy access to shops, restaurants, and local attractions in the Mayenne region and beyond. Please note: there is one step at the entrance. While the doorway allows wheelchair entry into the kitchen/dining area, internal door widths may limit full access.

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. As dog owners who travel widely with our pets, it was important to us that the houses be dog-friendly, with secure gardens where your four-legged companions can enjoy the holiday too. In 2021, we added another property in nearby St Fraimbault, further growing our 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.

Tucked away in the heart of the Mayenne, our holiday homes in Hercé and nearby Gorron offer guests the perfect blend of authentic French countryside charm and easy access to fascinating cultural attractions. This peaceful corner of northwest France is beloved for its rolling green landscapes, picturesque villages, and warm local hospitality – a place where life slows down, giving you time to truly unwind. Guests are often drawn first to Hercé itself – a quaint village where time seems to stand still. Wander its quiet lanes, admire the stone houses and enjoy the friendly atmosphere. Just a few minutes away lies Gorron, a lively market town where you can shop for fresh local produce, sample famous Mayenne specialties like les Gorronaises sausages, and treat yourself in its bakeries, cafés and restaurants. Don’t miss the weekly market, alive with colour, flavours, and character. Beyond the doorstep, the Mayenne region is rich with history and adventure. Discover the impressive Château de Mayenne, once a Carolingian palace, or explore the medieval streets of Laval with its art museum dedicated to naïve painter Henri Rousseau. Families love the refuge de l’Arche, a wildlife sanctuary that delights children and adults alike, while culture-seekers enjoy nearby Fougères, home to one of Europe’s largest medieval fortresses. 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 – and always returning home to the comfort and calm of the Mayenne.