Au fer à cheval

Enjoy free breakfast at this 3-star Gandelain guest house

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Interior
Shower, hair dryer
Spa
Quadruple Room
Quadruple Room | Private kitchen

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
  • Kitchen

Explore the area

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Les bordeaux, Gandelain, 61420
  • Place, Normandie-Maine Regional Natural Park
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Carrouges Château
    ‪19 min drive‬
  • Place, Bagnoles de l'Orne Casino
    ‪36 min drive‬

Room options

Quadruple Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(6 reviews)
  • 45 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds
  • Free WiFi

Family Room

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)
  • 40 sq m
  • Sleeps 5
  • 2 Queen Beds and 1 Twin Bed
  • Free WiFi

About the area

Gandelain

In Gandelain .You'll be within half a mile (1 km) of Normandie-Maine Regional Natural Park and 9 miles (15 km) of Jardins de la Mansonière. Also within 9 miles (15 km) are Chapelle du Petit Saint Ceneri and Carrouges Château.

What's nearby

  • Normandie-Maine Regional Natural Park - 1 min walk - 0.0 km
  • Carrouges Château - 19 min drive - 18.4 km
  • Bagnoles de l'Orne Casino - 36 min drive - 40.4 km
  • Lac de Rabodanges - 45 min drive - 50.5 km
  • Falaise Château - 59 min drive - 71.3 km

Getting around

  • Alençon Station - 22 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Total Access - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Le Relais des Avaloirs - ‬15 min drive
  • ‪La Sosta - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Le Brazza - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Le Célin's Bar - ‬15 min drive

About this property

Au fer à cheval

Enjoy free breakfast at this 3-star Gandelain guest house
Free breakfast is served daily. Public spaces have free WiFi. An outdoor pool, a terrace, and multilingual staff are also featured at the business-friendly Au fer à cheval. Free self parking is available.

This 3-star Gandelain guesthouse is smoke free.

  • 2 guestrooms or units
  • Full breakfast (free)
  • Poolside lounge chairs
  • Staff is multilingual
  • Terrace
  • Garden
  • No smoking on site
Au fer à cheval offers 2 accommodations with coffee/tea makers and hair dryers. These individually decorated and furnished accommodations include desks. Accommodations at this 3-star guesthouse have kitchenettes with full-sized refrigerators/freezers, stovetops, microwaves, and separate dining areas. Bathrooms include showers.

Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. Flat-screen televisions come with digital channels. Housekeeping is offered once per stay and irons/ironing boards can be requested. Housekeeping is provided on a limited basis.

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Property amenities

Family friendly

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

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

Accessibility

  • No elevator

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV with digital channels

Bedroom

  • Blackout drapes

Bathroom

  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower

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
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.

Important information

Fees

Guests will be asked to pay the following charges at the property:

  • A tax is imposed by the city: EUR 0.88 per person, per night. This tax does not apply to children under 18 years of age.

We've listed 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
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. This property accepts cash.

We should mention

  • Onsite cash transactions can't exceed EUR 1000, due to national regulations. For more details, please contact the property using information in the booking confirmation.

Property is also known as

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Au fer à cheval Guesthouse Gandelain

Frequently asked questions

Does Au fer à cheval have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at Au fer à cheval.

Does Au fer à cheval offer free breakfast?

Au fer à cheval offers free full breakfast every day from 7:30 AM to 11 AM.

Is there a casino at Au fer à cheval?

No, there is no casino at this guesthouse.

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

Check-in start time: 4 PM; Check-in end time: 10 PM.

Is there free parking at Au fer à cheval?

This guesthouse offers free self parking.

Does Au fer à cheval have a pool?

Au fer à cheval features an outdoor pool.

Does Au fer à cheval have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this guesthouse.

How close is Au fer à cheval to downtown Gandelain?

Au fer à cheval is 0.4 mi away from Gandelain.

Au fer à cheval Reviews

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 98 out of 121 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 17 out of 121 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 3 out of 121 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 3 out of 121 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 121 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Staff & service

9.2/10

Amenities

9.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified

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
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Matteo

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

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
Verified

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
Verified

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
Verified

4/10 Poor

Verified traveller

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
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jean-Yves

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Arrivé tard, dans un cadre champêtre très calme et agréable, je n'ai rencontré personne pour m'accueillir mais n'ai eu aucun problème pour trouver ma chambre... qui était calme, spacieuse et impeccable. Le petit-déjeuner, copieux, m'a permis de rencontrer mon hôte, très accueillant et sympathique. Le seul bémol serait la hauteur du miroir et des éléments de salle-de-bain (ainsi que des sièges de table pour le déjeuner), très mal adaptée à ma petite taille (ou à celle de jeunes enfants). À part ça, je reviendrais avec grand plaisir, si l'occasion se présente !
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Frédérique

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Chambre spacieuse et propre, literie et petit dejeuner qualitatifs, aubergiste tres sympathique
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Lauriane

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Très bon séjour! La chambre était propre, confortable et bien équipé. Le personnel été accueillant. Je recommande sans hésiter.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Catherine

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Très belle chambre. Petit déjeuner excellent et accueil chaleureux. Un grand merci
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

philippe

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
toujours parfait et accesible a tout heure
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jean Jacques

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Le personnel est très avenant ainsi que La chambre qui est spacieuse Tout est très correct ,rien ne manque. Je recommande vivement cet établissement
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Chambre
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025
Verified

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
Verified

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
Verified

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
Verified

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
Verified

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
Verified

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
Verified

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
Verified

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
Verified

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
Verified

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
Verified

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
Verified

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