Although we refer to "Pets", to most guests this will of course mean a dog. Many guests have brought their dog along and have had a lovely time - it's great countryside for dogs! Subject to the conditions below, one normal pet dog will usually be accepted without deliberation. We will consider two small or medium sized dogs but we regret that we do not accept bookings for more than two. Our acceptance of dogs is also dependent on guest numbers and the makeup of the party.

We do not usually charge an additional damage deposit if we agree to a single pet dog but we reserve the right to do so at our sole discretion. In making the booking and thus accepting our Terms & Conditions and this Annex you agree to be liable for all the costs of rectifying all issues arising from your pet's stay whether damage, soiling, fouling, infestation or any other matter. Where it is appropriate the following text applies to the general Terms & Conditions (A.1 - A.9 are applicable to all pets. A.10 is applicable only to the situation specified).

Suitability

Before booking with your dog(s), you should have regard to the layout and the décor of the house. That we are happy to accept well behaved pets does not mean it is especially dog-proof. La Goupillère is a very nice but otherwise normal home, not a hunting lodge! Little paw prints on the tiled floors downstairs can be wiped away but sullying of the white walls cannot. We trust that potential guests will take their pets' propensities into account when assessing the suitability of La Goupillère and if it is deemed suitable will, if necessary, take measures to prevent mishaps.

France has strict laws about some breeds of dog, placing them into one of two categories, "category 1, Attack Dogs" or "category 2, Guard Dogs". Whether or not they are pedigree can also affect the situation. You cannot bring category 1 dogs into the country but you may, according to their specific circumstances, bring category 2 dogs subject to conditions such as muzzling and/or them being on a lead in public places. You need to research the current situation yourself but a good place to start is here. We will not accept breeds in either category or those that are known to present a potential threat to other animals.

Upon your request, we can provide a proprietary pet gate between the lounge and downstairs hallway or the kitchen. Should you wish to use this, it is not guaranteed foolproof and its failure to contain your pet(s) will not be accepted as a fault on our part. It is your judgement alone as to whether it is suitable. If you opt to use this gate please be aware there is a bar across the bottom at floor level. It is in the nature of the design and is an unavoidable potential trip hazard.

The wooden gate at the top of the stairs is intended only to check small children from accidentally stumbling down the stairs. Pets are not allowed upstairs and this gate is not to be used to contain them there. It may of course be used to ultimately prevent them from going upstairs but should not be the first line of prevention.

Neither gate will prevent a deliberate attempt to circumvent them or support weights or pressures beyond their design limitations.

Please note the above applies for direct trips between the UK and other EU countries only (plus some others considered to have a "robust veterinary system" e.g. Australia and the USA). Very different rules apply to countries not covered by this regime. Click here https://www.gov.uk/take-pet-abroad for full details. The rules may change so please satisfy yourself of the latest situation before booking as we cannot be held responsible for the consequences of erroneous information.

We will be pleased to arrange an appointment for you with the local vet in Villaines-la-Juhel or you may of course do so yourselves. However, although it is a large practice it is primarily agricultural and there is not necessarily a vet in attendance all the time, so please leave yourselves ample time.

Address : 1 Rue Pasteur, 53700 Villaines-la-Juhel

Tel : 02 43 03 24 41