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Au fer à cheval

Guesthouse in Gandelain with free breakfast and an outdoor pool

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Au fer à cheval, surrounded by countryside, offers travelers a full breakfast, sunny terrace, and outdoor pool. Kids can enjoy the playground while parents use WiFi. Guests appreciate the helpful multilingual staff who enhance the stay.

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Kitchen
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi

Room options

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Quadruple Room | Individually decorated, individually furnished, desk, blackout drapes

Quadruple Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(4 reviews)

Highlights

Separate dining area
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
Free cribs/infant beds
Kitchenette
Full-sized refrigerator/freezer
Flat-screen TV
  • 484 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Shower, hair dryer

Family Room

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)

Highlights

Separate dining area
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
Kitchenette
Full-sized refrigerator/freezer
Flat-screen TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
  • 431 sq ft
  • Sleeps 5
  • 2 Queen Beds and 1 Twin Bed
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About the neighborhood

Map
Les bordeaux, Gandelain, 61420

What's nearby

  • Normandie-Maine Regional Natural Park - 1 min walk - 0.0 km
  • Anova - 17 min drive - 18.6 km
  • Carrouges Château - 17 min drive - 17.4 km
  • Musée des Beaux Arts et de la Dentelle - 19 min drive - 19.6 km
  • Château des Ducs - 19 min drive - 20.3 km

Getting around

  • Alençon Station - 24 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪L'assiette Gourmande - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Total Access - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Le Relais des Avaloirs - ‬15 min drive
  • ‪La Sosta - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Bar La Source - ‬13 min drive

About this property

Au fer à cheval

Guesthouse in a rural location
Free full breakfast, a terrace, and a garden are just a few of the amenities provided at Au fer à cheval. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi, and guests can find other amenities such as a playground.
Other perks at this guesthouse include:
  • An outdoor pool along with sun loungers
  • Free self parking
  • Multilingual staff and smoke-free premises
Room features
All guestrooms are individually furnished, and offer comforts such as separate dining areas, in addition to amenities like free WiFi.
Extra conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Bathrooms with showers and hair dryers
  • Flat-screen TVs with digital channels
  • Separate dining areas, kitchenettes, and full-sized refrigerators/freezers

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Free self parking on site

Food and drink

  • Free full breakfast available daily 7:30 AM to 11:00 AM

Things to do

  • Horseback riding/rentals
  • Outdoor pool
  • Playground

Family friendly

  • In-room full-sized refrigerator/freezer
  • In-room kitchenette
  • In-room microwave
  • Living room
  • Outdoor pool
  • Playground
  • Separate in-room dining area

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (once per stay)
  • Multilingual staff

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • Pool loungers
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • No elevator

More

  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Blackout drapes

Bathroom

  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV with digital channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Electric kettle
  • Full-sized refrigerator/freezer
  • Kitchenette
  • Microwave
  • Separate dining area
  • Stovetop

More

  • Desk
  • Heating
  • Individual decor
  • Individual furnishings
  • Iron/ironing board on request
  • Living room

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 4 PM; Check-in end time: 10 PM
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM

Special check-in instructions

There is no front desk at this property
Guests must contact the property for check-in information
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property ahead of time using the information on the booking confirmation
If you are planning to arrive after 10 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available

Important information

Fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes:

  • A tax is imposed by the city: EUR 2.50 per person, per night. This tax does not apply to children under 18 years of age.

We have included all charges provided to us by the property.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts cash

We should mention

This property does not have elevators
Cash transactions at this property cannot exceed EUR 1000, due to national regulations; for further details, please contact the property using information in the booking confirmation

Property is also known as

Au fer à cheval Guesthouse Gandelain
Au fer à cheval Guesthouse
Au fer à cheval Gandelain
Au fer à cheval Gandelain
Au fer à cheval Guesthouse
Au fer à cheval Guesthouse Gandelain

Frequently asked questions

Does Au fer à cheval have a pool?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool.

Is Au fer à cheval pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Au fer à cheval?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Au fer à cheval?

Check-in start time: 4 PM; Check-in end time: 10 PM. Late check-in is available during limited hours.

What time is check-out at Au fer à cheval?

Check-out is at 11 AM.

Where is Au fer à cheval located?

Situated in a rural location, this guesthouse is steps from Normandie-Maine Regional Natural Park, and within 9 mi (15 km) of Jardins de la Mansonière and Chapelle du Petit Saint Ceneri. Anova and Carrouges Château are also within 9 mi (15 km).

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Au fer à cheval Reviews

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 88 out of 110 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 17 out of 110 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 3 out of 110 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 2 out of 110 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 110 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Staff & service

9.2/10

Amenities

9.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.4/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Peter

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Awesome property. Wonderful stay. Would go back again in a heartbeat!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Shirley

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Good value for the price

Large room, well equipped, nice view Excellent breakfast brought to you.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Our host at Au Fer à Cheval was Romain, a friendly and helpful man. He owns about 20 English thoroughbred race horses, as well as breeds them. His farm is in a beautiful location with lovely views. It was unfortunately cold and wet for the two nights that we were there, so we couldn't use the pool, and the roads were too slippery for him to take us out in his horse-drawn carriage, but we did see two of his retired racing mares with their foals. Our room was comfortable and clean, good shower, and a small kitchenette. It's a good idea to take your own tea, coffee and milk with you. Continental breakfast was good and delivered to our room at the time we requested. A good guide book in English of what to do in the area was left in our room, but perhaps the only disadvantage of the place is that it is quite isolated and a long way from any any restaurants. Overall, a lovely place, and we'd recommended it.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

4/10 Poor

Verified traveler

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Poor experience

We had arrived by bike after a 70 km ride and we found the gate closed. The time was 4pm, as indicated on the booking for check-in, but the owner told us to come one hour late because he was not home. The room was dirty, and the fourth bed fell apart in the middle of the night and was not suitable for an adult person. Breakfast had counted items and at the request to have one extra croissant the answer was "no". The place does not offer any beverages for purchase. You have to drink tap water or go to a restaurant which is 10 km away. The swimming pool area and patio are partially under construction, they can be used but cables stick out in several places.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sandra

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Une belle nuit normande

Expérience agréable, notre hôte était serviable et charmant. Vue splendide et chambre très bien. Tout confort
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Un week end parfait

Très bon accueil, hôte chaleureux et qui donnent de bons conseils pour visiter le coin. Le cadre est magnifique avec les chevaux, la vue et le gîte est cosy. Le petit déjeuner est copieux et ouvre l'appétit même si on a pas l'habitude de manger le matin et servi jusque 11 heures. Endroit très calme, on entend pas les autres visiteurs. Un bonus pour la déco de la chambre. Nous reviendrons avec plaisir.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kim

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Superbe

Mon séjour était malheureusement très court mais j’ai énormément apprécié mon temps ici. L’endroit n’étais pas trop loin de la route principale tout en restant intime et calme. Les terrains étaient très beau. La chambre était spacieuse et propre, avec tout ce dont j’avais besoin après une longue journée. J’ai adorer recevoir mon déjeuner au lit le lendemain, une belle attention y fût donner. Bref, je recommande fortement cette établissement!
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lurdes

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Chambre très prope très bien accueillie et petit déjeuner excellent prix imbattables pour les prestations
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Christine

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Accueil très chaleureux, très belle chambre. Petit déjeuner copieux. Nous reviendrons avec plaisir.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jean-marc

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

1 nuit zen

Agréable nuit dans une longére en pierre. Le propriétaire est sympathique, il discute bien avec ces clients ce qui est appréciable. La chambre est magnifique,bravo pour la jolie décoration nous avons adorer . Le petit déjeuner est vraiment très bon et copieux.Nous reviendrons avec plaisir. Merci
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Merci pour le séjour

Super séjour dans un endroit calme. Propriétaire super attentionné. Petit déjeuner copieux, logement propre. Je reviendrai.
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ste Diframed

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Magnifique

Un propriétaire d'une extrême gentillesse, et un logement magnifique, je reviendrai ! Merci !
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Aline

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Très bel endroit, magnifique bâtisse, très belle chambre. Nous avons été très bien accueilli. Et très bon petit déjeuner.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Matteo

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
An excellent host and superb breakfast!
Stayed 1 night in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Nicolas

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Pour le calme, environnement et service parfaits.

Impeccable. Très calme. Service irréprochable, chambre très comfortable et petit dèj somptueux. En villégiature ou pour se reposer c’est le top. Si je repasse dans ce secteur, je ferai le détour pour revenir.
Stayed 1 night in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Franck

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Malgré une arrivée tardive, notre hôte nous a accueilli chaleureusement et avec bienveillance. Gîte très cosy, nuit paisible, petit déjeuner copieux et délicieux !
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

CAROLE

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Parfaits

Parfait. Hôte agréable, jolie chambre, confort///
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2023

8/10 Good

Edwina

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Perfect location. Helpful and friendly service Good value. Comfortable
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Irchadi

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Très belle chambre
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Solene

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Chambre très spacieuse

Chambre très spacieuse avec tous le nécessaire pour manger. Et quelle tranquillité ! Piscine agréable après la route.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Michèle

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Séjour agréable

Le propriétaire est très sympathique et courtois. Il met ses clients à l'aise. La chambre spacieuse, la kitchenette et la salle de bains très propres et agréablement aménagées. Petit déjeuner varié et copieux. Seuls petits regrets : difficulté de chauffer la salle de bains car thermostat connecté (en le prévenant , le lendemain, l'hôte nous a fait remarquer que nous aurions dû l'appeler) et indispensable de prévoir une rampe à l'escalier. Cela n'enlève rien au charme de l'ensemble et nous avons été réjouis de notre séjour.
Stayed 1 night in May 2023

6/10 Okay

Harvinder

The room was spacious and generally ok but it was very cold. There was only one small heater in a large room with a kitchenette. The kitchen was ok, very basic and not so comfortable to cook. The owners were friendly when I checked in, they left the property after my check in. They didn’t respond to my phone calls when I tried to contact them about extra heating and Wi-Fi. There is absolutely no Wi-Fi at the property. Overall my stay was very uncomfortable as it was too cold, no Wi-Fi and no response from the owner but this place is in a very nice location, quiet and a lot of beautiful nature.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2022

10/10 Excellent

Kate

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Belle chambre, lit confortable et petite cuisine très pratique. Jolie campagne autour, accueil parfait.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2022

10/10 Excellent

Christèle

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Tres bon petit déjeuner Bon rapport qualité prix Accueil sympathique
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2021

8/10 Good

Nicole

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Mon séjour d'un soir

Au calme près de qq chevaux. Propriétaire très sympa. Logement propre bien aménagé
Piscine chauffée
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2021