Delightful and Peaceful Normandy Cottage in Grandcourt
Normandy Style Property in Small Village 20 Minutes from Dieppe and the Beach
Sleeps 4/10 (4 Bedrooms)
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A character colombarge property carefully renovated and situated on the edge of the beautiful Forest d'Eu. Ideally suited to families with children of all ages. The garden in enclosed and private which makes it an ideal place to relax and unwind. The perfect retreat all year round whether you come in the summer and enjoy the local beaches and outdoor life or in the winter sitting round our log fire and enjoying local walks in the forest.
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| Rental periods | |
| Low season | £400 |
| Mid Season | £550 |
| High Season (Jul - mid Sept) | £650 |
| Xmas / New Year | £700 |
| Easter | £600 |
| School half terms | £600 |
Notes on prices
Prices are for the property per week in UK Pounds. We are always happy to consider odd dates and weekend bookings - please ask for a quote.
Changeover day
Changeover day is normally Saturday. Departure is at 10am and arrival from 4pm. There can be flexibility on this day but there may be an additional charge in peak season. Weekends available out of peak season.
Accommodation
| Bedrooms: | The brass chambre with one double bed. The master chambre with a double bed, one single bed and small childs bed. Les enfants chambre with two single beds. Le jardin chambre with one double bed and one single bed. |
| Bathrooms: | On the ground floor there is a separate WC and bathroom. On the first floor there is a bathroom with WC. |
| Kitchen: | The kitchen is the central part of the cottage with a large dining area, exposed beams and French doors opening on to a patio. It is fitted with a gas cooker, fridge, freezer, washing machine, dishwasher and microwave. |
| Living Rooms: | The salon with its attractive fireplace and beamed ceilings, sits in the centre of the house with a lovely view of the front garden. It has TV showing Freeview channels, video player and DVD. There is also a CD player. |
| Other: | The master bedroom has a TV and DVD player, but does not have terrestrial TV. A hair dryer is also provided. |
| Cleaning/towels/ linen/maid service: |
Towels and linen are available at additional cost of £25 per bedroom. Beach towels are not provided |
Notes on accommodation
The cottage has electric heating and is ideal for families.
- oven,
- fridge/freezer,
- microwave,
- dishwasher,
- washing machine,
- tv
Accessibility
Access with a wheel chair would be difficult.
Outside
The rear garden has a delightful patio with parasol, chairs and table. There is also a rustic barbecue (charcoal not provided). At the front of the house there is a little outdoor snug with table and chairs. Great for morning breakfast or sitting relaxing in the evening. There are 2 adult bikes and 2 children's bikes available (no helmets) and outdoor play equipment for children and adults.
Coast/Beach
The beautiful beaches stretching along the coast are pebble, but if you get there at low tide there is always a huge expanse of sand for the children to play and paddle. The beaches ideal for this are Mers Le Bain and Criel Sur Mer. Travel a little further away to Le Crotoy or Berck for sandy beaches. Dieppe (only 20 minutes away) has a lovely promenade and is kept very clean. Head south of Dieppe towards Veules Les Roses - a quaint little beach with lovely charm and restaurants.
Golf
Excellent courses can be found at Abbeville (45 minutes) and Dieppe (20 minutes). Alternatively just over an hour away there is a good course at Le Touquet.
Travel
We are 20 minutes from Dieppe port (Newhaven to Dieppe Transmanche ferries takes about 4 hours). The port of Calais is about 1.5 hours away and Boulogne (from Dover with Speed Ferries 55 minute crossing) is about 1.25 hours away. Charles de Gaulle Airport is about 3 hours away, but you would really need to hire a car. There is no public transport in the village.
Distances
Within in the village there is a corner shop which sells everything except fresh meat, a boulangerie and a small bar 5 minutes walk from us. We are perfectly situated for the famous battle grounds of the Somme and the cities, Amien and Rouen (45 minutes). Asterix and Paris Disney are 2.5 hours away. The towns of Le Treport, Medieval Eu and Dieppe are 30 minutes away with bustling weekly markets and great restaurants.
Further details
The nearest supermarkets are in Blangy (20 minutes away) and Londiniere (20 minutes away). There is a large Auchan at Mers le Bain (30 minutes away) and Dieppe. We have some great restaurants from 20 minutes away. Please ask for further information. A full pack is kept in the cottage giving details of local attractions and restaurants.
Booking notes
A booking fee of £250 is required with the remainder payable six weeks before the arrival date. £250 deposit is also required at this time and will be returned as soon as your holiday is finished by post. The cleaning and changeover charge is 55 euros payable in cash on arrival.
Guest comments
"Very delightful and charming home" Family from Essex.
"Thoughtfully put together, many thanks for a wonderful holiday" Family from Chester.
Owner profile
About the owner
We are a family of four with two boys aged 8 and 10 years. Our house in France has been set up to make it home from home for us and any of our rentals. We believe that a good holiday needs home comforts. It is also important that we provide a safe environment for our children which in turn is ideal for other families.
We chose a cottage in Normandy rather than the South of France for its beauty and peacefulness. We also wanted to not worry about planes and car hire. We don't rent out all year as we very much enjoy going to France ourselves. For us Grandcourt provides the total release from our busy life in SW London.
Year purchased: 2004
Why the owner chose a home in this location
We were originally looking to buy in Picardy but every time we arrived to view a house it was already sold! We then registered with an agent who provided property searches and he suggested with looked over the Picardy border into Normandy. Once we visited the area we were completely sold on the countryside. We found the people very friendly and the cost line beautiful. There was no turning back for us then and view two properties in the village of Grandcourt but fell in love with the charm of number 18. With two young children the journey was ideal for us as well - only 1.5 hours from Calais. The next stage was to start on a long renovation program as the property was very basic and had only two bedrooms and no upstairs.
Unique benefits of the property
For us the cottage is ideal as it is safe for our children to play without escaping onto the roads.The village is very friendly and always makes us welcome when we visit. Having a bread shop and corner shop means that you can always pop into the village if you have forgotten something in the supermarket. You have the best of both worlds with quick access to cities and large towns but also the beautiful coast line. Or if you would rather just chill and hide away you can park you car in the drive and shut the gates feeling like you have your own little piece of the world all to yourself.
For booking and further information
Property Ref FR2202
Sally O'Sullivan
Tel: (UK) + 44 (0)7775 851 788
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