Stunningly beautiful B&B on the border of Normandy and Pays de Loire. This 18th century Normandy farmhouse is set by a fishing lake, with acres of gardens filled with flowers and forest views. 8km to Alençon.

Choose from 3 immaculate, individually styled guest rooms with full en-suite facilities, including one room with twin beds. Large, modern baths and showers. Electric heating and heated towel rails. Radio, hairdryer, toiletries, wifi.

On the first floor, next to the bedrooms, a guest salon with library and board games are at your disposal.

Outside are two acres of landscaped and well-tended gardens, two sheltered terraces with flowers, garden furniture and outdoor games.

For evening meals the village bar, restaurant and shops are just 200m away.

Ancinnes is located near Alençon in the Normandie Maine Park between the Perche and the Alpes Mancelles, a perfect base for exploring Lower Normandy and north of the Pays de la Loire. 10 minutes from the A28, Alençon and Mamers, stop for a few nights and see a lovely region little known to the British tourist but beloved of the French. Le Mans is also just 30 minutes (40km) away.

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