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To work, to work ...

No, not you! you’re coming to La Rieudière for a relaxing break!

For us however, the good weather that has finally decided to descend on us has allowed us to start work on the gardens after a tough winter. We want the gardens to look as good as possible, so you will find them as agreeable [...]

The great storm of February 28th…

In the end, the storm that did so much damage to Southwestern France hardly made an impact on Basse Normandie and a little picking up of twigs is all that’s needed at La Rieudière… Phew! We’re open for business as ever.

Easter Weekend

Book your Easter weekend away at La Rieudière, escape the cold grey skies and come and enjoy the first of the Spring weather, the surroundings, the comfortable accommodation and the hospitality – not to mention a glass of wine or two. Click here to request more details!

We look forward to seeing you soon.

Snow, wonderful snow

18cm (7″) of snow fell here yesterday… Incredibly rare. Thank goodness for modern central heating to keep us all toasty – not to mention the wood-burning stove in the kitchen.

Roll on spring and summer, we say; but book early… Click here.

Wildlife

At La Rieudière, we get the best of the countryside. Even in winter, we have herons and buzzards gracing our skies. OK, the heron is actually eating the fish out of our ponds!

We’re waiting for a moorhen family to take up their spring quarters, as they do every year.

As it’s a bit cold outside (it [...]

Spring is here

A new busy season begins, and La Rieudière is looking forward to showing off its new island! Over winter, we’ve had the lake extended and a little island built. It’s simply great to watch nature go by with a drink in your hand (or you can fish the lake, if you want). Photo soon!

Come and [...]

Summertime and the pool is ready

Summer is here – warm days, hot afternoons and yes, the pool is open for business! There’s nothing like floating about in that clear blue water sipping a drink. Yes, yes, I suppose you can swim in it too.

For the more energetic swimmers amongst you, there’s always the private lake where you can get a [...]

The pool is nearly ready

La Rieudière now has a pool! It’s installed and filled, now the water is warming up ready for the hot summer days! Come and check it out, book now.