Gîte de la Motte Féodale

Le Mesnil Jourdain, Eure
Self-catering
+33 (0)6 71 93 27 34
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From
€315 - €600
per night
From
€2200 - €4200
per week

Once a shooting lodge, this stand-alone big building was part of a medieval estate and you can still see the grassy mount and dungeon tower

Bed

6 beds

Bedroom

5 bedrooms

Sleeps

Sleeps 10

Children welcome
Pets welcome
Babies welcome

€315 - €600 per night

€2200 - €4200 per week

The Experience

The estate dates back to the 12th century and the ruin of the church has roots in the 11th. Inside, the lodge is thoroughly elegant and spacious; you enter through a long vaulted hall with a refectory table (there are two bedrooms down here) then up one level to another dining area, a lovely living room with working fireplace and a kitchen corner, then bay windows opening to green views.

On rainy days you can listen to music, read books by the fireside or slope off to your very own spa with a pool and jacuzzi. In summer you’ll be glued to the deep terrace, eating meals at the enormous wooden table, firing up the Weber barbecue and admiring the views. You’ll hear plenty of birdsong and the odd bleating sheep, but otherwise this is a very quiet spot.

A welcome hamper awaits and the owners can organise a chef for a medieval dinner (costumes provided), archery lessons, summer lunches in the garden, or sunset drinks and nibbles.

Gîte de la Motte Féodale - Gallery

We think you'll love

  • The very pretty countryside for wonderful walks and the interesting historic villages to visit - even bicycles to borrow
  • Floating in the calming pool in the spa
  • Summer suppers on the terrace with nothing to disturb the peace
Gîte de la Motte Féodale - Gallery

You should know

  • The first floor bedrooms share a shower room but they have their own loos
  • The medieval dinners, archery and other extras are charged for

Essentials

  • EV charger
  • Self check-in
  • Swimming pool
  • Hot tub
  • Garden
  • Open fire / woodburner
  • Breakfast included
  • Breakfast available
  • Meals available
  • Vegetarian meals
  • Oven
  • Parking on premises
  • Free parking nearby
  • Accessible by public transport
  • WiFi
  • Television
  • Central heating
  • Limited mobility
  • Wheelchair access
  • Mobile reception
  • Hob
  • Barbecue
  • Paid parking nearby
  • Air conditioning
  • Relaxation areas
  • Washing machine
  • Tennis court
  • Microwave oven
  • No smoking
  • Credit cards
  • Working farm
  • Owner has pets
  • Electricity included
  • Dishwasher
  • Pets welcome

Family friendly

  • Baby monitor
  • Books and toys
  • Children welcome
  • Babies welcome
  • Stair gates
  • High chair
  • Fire guard
  • Cot available

Nearby

  • Pub/bar within 3 miles
  • Restaurant within 3 miles
  • Shop within 3 miles

Activities

  • Bikes available
  • Food courses
  • Kayaking
  • Other courses
  • Sailing
  • Surfing
  • Wild swimming

Pricing

Nightly price
from €315
Weekly price
from €2200
Damage deposit
€1500
Surcharges
Singles €2200-€4200.
1 House for 10
From €3156 beds5 bedrooms

Information

Booking information

Check in
Flexible
Check out
Flexible
Closed
Rarely.
No smoking
Smoking not permitted anywhere in the property.

Reviews

A great authentic country house in a beautiful, peaceful setting. The house can accommodate a large group (up to 10 people) and the bedrooms have excellent beds. The comfortable house is furnished with great attention to detail. The outside terrace is beautiful and spacious and the spa facilities inside (whirlpool and compact indoor bath) complete it. The host Vincent is very involved and welcoming and in the house there is also a lot of information available about trips or attractions in the area. Restaurants, supermarket and bakery are about a 15 minute drive away.

Marcel, Hoorn, The Netherlands

Our family - 4 adults, 4 children and a dog - stayed at this beautiful place and had a great time exploring Normandy from here. We loved the historical buildings, the rural feeling, the garden and of course the Spa area. We felt very welcome and looked after Vincent and his family.

Gitte, København S

We stayed at this delightful gîte for 9 days and enjoyed every minute. The accommodation is excellent - comfort combined with history. The setting is magnificent as the house is surrounded by beautiful gardens and is adjacent to a stunning medieval church and property. In addition the spa and pool provide a great way to relax. Finally the presence of some farm animals - chickens and sheep complete the rural eco friendly ambiance of this wonderful property.

Diane, Bagnols En foret

La Motte Feodale is absolutely wonderful! The location was ideal in a quiet village not far from main routes so easy to get to visit places of interest. The gite is a very nice large property within a beautiful setting. Plenty of land around with farm animals which were a hit with the younger members of our family as well as the archery and other games on site. The house is beautifully kept with spacious, clean and nicely decorated rooms in line with the history of the property. The whole house feels like you are transported back to the medieval era but with well equipped modern amenities.

Graham, Eastbourne

Such a stunning place to stay and so unusual. We all loved it and would come again. A place to relax and chill. You do need a car, but it’s so close to supermarkets, towns, restaurants and places to visit in Normandy. Julie & Victor were great hosts and so welcoming. Thank you

Joey, Leeds

I spent a weekend at this wonderful 12th-century residence with its medieval charms (vaulted ceilings, exposed stone walls covered with tapestries, meurtrières...), while still having all the 21st-century comforts (fast WiFi, a modern kitchen with big bay windows looking out onto the courtyard, very nice underfloor heating for those us who get cold easily...). The pool and the spa allow you to completely relax and unwind 💙. Thank you to Vincent for welcoming us, and for sharing his passion for his region and his home.

Rodney, St Sylvain d'Anjou

I had the chance to stay here and it's the ideal place to recharge! The rooms are very unusual in a medieval style, the kitchen and the shared living room are very well decorated and having use of the spa during our stay was a bonus! Highly recommended!

Israël, Mantes-la-Jolie

Wonderful! A completely relaxing stay with the pool and spa inside in a mythical and soothing setting, and so comfortable! We slept like babies. Very tasteful decoration and located in a peaceful village, really superb!

Cécile, Mantes-la-Jolie

A truly peaceful refuge, in a magnificent setting. My room had lots of character, extremely comfortable bedding, and direct access to the spa. A peaceful residence near to many places of worship that are must-visits. And the hosts are truly exceptional, with a personal welcome. Thank you

Patricia, Paris

We spent a weekend at La Motte, in one word: perfect! Beautiful place, easy to reach, welcoming and peaceful. Very comfortable rooms, spa and swimming pool where you can completely relax, and super friendly and helpful owners. You have everything you need, all the rooms are very clean and decorated with taste, brightness, set in a country landscape with geese... You can easily occupy yourselves inside in case of rain and enjoy the outside in case of good weather! We highly recommend it at any time of the year!

Daniel, Notre Dame de Bondeville

An extraordinary gîte, bedding up to the standards of large hotels, a wellness space with a counter-current pool and a jacuzzi – a bubble of happiness in the Normandy countryside. The owners are passionate, at the service of guests and lovers of old buildings. Thanks again to Vincent for sharing the history of his region with us.

Sarita, Pruillé

A beautiful, stylish and comfortable address in a green and medieval wonderland; providing the bliss of peace and quiet in an eco-responsible environment. Loved it.

Georgina, Sawday's Inspector

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Location

The neighbourhood

There are two acres of grassy space and mature fruit trees to wander around and sheep, goats, chickens and geese to say hello to. The nearest bakery is 3kms in Acquigny where there is also a beautiful château. Louviers is 6kms for a large street market on Saturdays and a small one on Wednesdays, lots of restaurants and shops. Rouen is 35kms for the famous cathedral, river port and opera house.

Local points of interest from Vincent Depuydt

  • The Motte Castrale of the site dates from around the 9th century, from the Viking invasions on the Seine leading to the various seats of the city of Paris.
  • In the 12th century, the English king Henry 1st Beauclerc son of Guillaume the conqueror, fortified the Motte Castrale de Mesnil Jourdain with stones to protect the borders of the Duchy of Normandy from the kingdom of France.
  • Today, the 12th century foundations are still visible on top of the Motte Castrale. In the 14th and 15th century during the Hundred Years War, stones from the 12th century were used to rebuild the church and the Manor of Hellenvilliers just opposite.
  • In the 17th century, a notable from the parliament of Rouen bought the seigniorial fiefdom of Mesnil Jourdain. he had the hunting lodge built in 1605.
  • After the French Revolution, the hunting lodge became a relay for pilgrims on the way to Saint Jacques de Compostela passing through Evreux. The building is called 'The relay of Saint Jacques'.
  • During the Second World War, this former hunting lodge was occupied by a division of the English army, and the inhabitants of the village nicknamed it 'The English flag'.

Introducing

Vincent Depuydt

Your hosts, Vincent and his wife Julie (who is responsible for the interior design of the lodge) live nearby and are always available to organise experiences for you or to help if you have a problem. Otherwise they will leave you in peace to enjoy the place.