Charming Holiday Gite with Heated Pool in Courgains, Sarthe

La Sensive is a charming, self catering gîte with superb views set in grounds of 4,000m², situated in the countryside of the Sarthe department, North West France. Situated between Alençon and Le Mans, close to the main road network south from Caen and Le Havre, you can stay in a converted barn which includes an indoor heated swimming pool. The grounds are shared with the English owners of the Gîte.

The village centre is 2km away (about 15 minutes walk). The gîte is in the heart of the countryside, surrounded by fields and hills. The area is beautifully peaceful and quiet. The lack of light pollution allows millions of stars to be visible at night. Local restaurants within a 15 minute drive. We are 2 hours from Caen, 2½ hours from Le Havre and Paris CDG airport, 3½ hours from Calais.

The Gîte comprises:

• ‘La chambre verte’ - 1 double bed with an en-suite bathroom
• ‘La chambre jaune’ - 1 double bed + 2 single beds with en-suite. 
• ‘La chambre bleue’ - 1 single bed + 1 double bed with en-suite. 
• Fourth bathroom with shower, washbasin and wc
• Living room with TV, Playstation games console and Hi fi
• Fully equipped kitchen
• Dining room
• Swimming pool of 10m x 4.5m is heated all year. The pool is 2m at it’s deepest point with a shallow area ideal for young children – 90cm deep and level for 3m before sloping to 2m depth.
• Out of season  the rooms are available for Bed and Breakfast. For information on availabilty and rates please contact the owners.
  
  Washing Machine: Included in the letting price is the use of the laundry room once per week. If the washing machine is required more than this, a small charge is applicable.

OUTSIDE:

• Petanque area
• Self contained patio with barbeque facilities

OTHER USEFUL INFORMATION:

• The area is ideal for walking and biking. There are 3 golf courses within 30-40 minutes drive.
• The river Sarthe is well known for it’s fishing as well as some local lakes and ponds.
• The Alpes Mancelles are a 30 minutes drive away, with walking, canoeing, fishing, and rock climbing activities being available.
• A quad motor bike circuit is only 5 minutes away.
• We are 30 minutes from the centre of Le Mans, and only 45 minutes from the famous motor racing circuit.
• The Loire Valley with it’s Chateaux and famous wines is only 2 hours away.
• The zoo at La Fleche is 1 hour away.