Semi-Detached Cottage with Access to Garden in Very Quiet Hamlet in Pretty Countryside near the Sea.
15 Mins Drive from Sandy Beaches, Nice Country and Seaside Walks, Close to small attractive Harbour
Sleeps 4 (2 Bedrooms)
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Set in hamlet surrounded by hedged farmland. Courtyard leading into cottage with access into part of a pretty garden with a small reserved area for eating and relaxing. 30 minutes SE of Cherbourg and within easy distance of D-Day landing beaches. An hour's drive to the Bayeux Tapestry. Very close to the picturesque harbour of Barfleur and the marina of St. Vaast la Hougue. As well as long sandy beaches, plenty of sea activities are available (sailing, wind-surfing, rock fishing, kayaking). 3 covered swimming pools in Cherbourg and two golf courses within easy distance. Local markets open all days of the week. There are medieval towns to visit, castles, churches, museums and Mont St Michel within two hours' drive. Perfect for family holidays with small children, or for adults wanting to explore the D-Day locations. Convenient shopping for foodstuffs and other needs is available nearby. The kitchen is well-equipped for cooking the local seafood and seasonal vegetables from the garden.
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| Rental Period | Per Night | Per Week | Per Month | Min. Stay (Nights) |
| 1 January 2011 - 12 February 2011 | 150 | 7 | ||
| 12 February 2011 - 12 March 2011 | 230 | 7 | ||
| 12 March 2011 - 9 April 2011 | 150 | 7 | ||
| 9 April 2011 - 2 July 2011 | 230 | 7 | ||
| 2 July 2011 - 27 August 2011 | 380 | 7 | ||
| 27 August 2011 - 24 September 2011 | 230 | 7 | ||
| 24 September 2011 - 22 October 2011 | 150 | 7 | ||
| 22 October 2011 - 5 November 2011 | 230 | 7 | ||
| 5 November 2011 - 17 December 2011 | 150 | 7 | ||
| 17 December 2011 - 2 January 2012 | 230 | 7 | ||
| 1 January 2012 - 11 February 2012 | 160 | 7 | ||
| 11 February 2012 - 10 March 2012 | 240 | 7 | ||
| 7 April 2012 - 30 June 2012 | 240 | 7 | ||
| 30 June 2012 - 1 September 2012 | 395 | 7 | ||
| 1 September 2012 - 22 September 2012 | 240 | 7 | ||
| 22 September 2012 - 20 October 2012 | 160 | 7 | ||
| 20 October 2012 - 3 November 2012 | 240 | 7 | ||
| 3 November 2012 - 22 December 2012 | 160 | 7 | ||
| 22 December 2012 - 5 January 2013 | 240 | 7 |
Notes on prices
Prices are for the property per week in euros.
We can let the cottage for short stays at certain moments in the low and mid season.
Low season 3 days 90 + 25 heating. 4 days 115 + 36 heating.
Mid season 3 days 120 + 25 heating. 4 days 160 + 36 heating.
Changeover day
Changeover day is Saturday but we can offer flexibility outside the main season. Arrival time is after 4pm to allow time for preparation of the property, and departure time is 10am. However, generally we can be flexible.
Accommodation
| Bedrooms: | Bedroom 1 with double bed, bedside tables and lamps. Bedroom 2 with bunks, chest of drawers. Reading lights. Baby cot available on request. Sofa-bed for one person. |
| Bathrooms: | Bathroom with shower unit and washbasin, heated towel rail. Separate wc. |
| Kitchen: | Open-plan kitchen and sitting/dining area. Gas hob, electric oven, fridge with freezer compartment, washing machine, dishwasher, microwave, kettle, toaster, coffee maker. Iron and board. Well equipped for home cooking. |
| Living Rooms: | Sitting area with sofabed for one person, armchair, dining table and 6 chairs. Two side tables and a standard reading lamp. TV (French + 300 international channels), DVD and CD player. Please bring your DVDs and CDs. Plenty of tourist information. |
| Cleaning/towels/ linen/maid service: |
Duvet and pillows supplied. Linen and towels may be hired at 10 euros per person. Beach towels not supplied. The property will be impeccable on arrival. Please leave it as found. Cleaning service can be supplied for 30 euros on departure. |
| Amenities/Facilities: | hob/stove oven fridge/freezer microwave dishwasher washing machine iron/ironing board satellite tv internet access central heating cot barbecue |
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Notes on accommodation
Electric radiators. Extra charge of 55 euros per week for heating, available on request.
Accessibility
Not suitable for wheelchairs, step into the house and stairs to bedroom and bathroom floor.
Outside
Access to the section of the garden set aside for guests is through the cottage's rear door. Just outside there is a partly screened garden area which leads up to a small orchard where a dining-table and six chairs are placed for outdoor meals. The designated recreation area is suitable for small children's play and sunbathing. It looks out onto the owners' private part of the garden and across into the fields and pretty stone farm buildings. The rest of the garden remains private, but the owners are always ready to take guests round if they should be interested. The kitchen garden can provide seasonal vegetables as well as herbs. A parasol, garden chairs, a small table and a barbecue are available for guests in the reserved area.
Coast/Beach
Many fine unspoilt sandy beaches on both east and west coasts. Nearest is 10 minutes' drive on the east coast, 1 hour's drive to the west coast. The coastguards' path runs along most of the coastline all round the peninsula. The beaches are extremely varied and most people enjoy taking a new path down to 'La Mer' every day. Detailed maps are provided to help find the small access lanes and roads. The tides go out quite far and at low tied children and adults will enjoy rock fishing.
Golf
There are two interesting 9-hole golf courses nearby, both about 30 minutes drive. The nearest is the links course at Fontenay on the sea-side road south from Quineville. Alternatively, there is the Golf Club (de Rochers) de Cherbourg at Glacerie Eglise. This is a beautiful course with wonderful trees and extraordinary views over Cherbourg harbour.
Travel
Nearest airport is Caen (75 minutes drive). Ferry services: Brittany Ferries from Portsmouth and Poole into Cherbourg (30 minutes drive) and Caen (75 minutes by car). LD Lines from Portsmouth to Le Havre (2 hours drive).
Distances
The sailing/fishing harbours St. Vaast la Hougue and Barfleur are 10 to 15 minutes drive. The nearest town is Quettehou, 5 minutes drive. Valognes, a big market town with historical interest is 20 minutes drive away. Cherbourg with it's port and Citι de la Mer is 35 minutes drive. Mont St Michel is 2 hours away. Bayeux and it's famous Tapestry is 1 hour's drive and Caen a further 15 minutes.The west coast of the peninsular is an hour's drive and very beautiful and different from the east coast.
Further details
In Quettehou, you will find 2 supermarkets, excellent butchers and bakers, a bank and a post office, restaurants and cafes. There is also a covered tennis court. In St. Vaast la Hougue, there is a huge choice of restaurants, bars and cafes on the harbour-side. The famous oysters may be bought or eaten in situ. Gosselin's the very well known shop, with it's exceptional wines and food is a centre of attraction. Trawlers sell their catch on the queyside in both Barfleur and St Vaast la Hougue. There are several fishmongers in both towns selling excellent fresh fish and seafood. Just off St Vaast la Hougue, the Island of Tatihou, where you will find a maritime museum, a dungeon, maritime gardens and a bird reserve, can be visited on foot at low tide or by boat. There are weekly markets in both these towns with vegetables, fruit, fish, cheese, and many other delights. Markets can be found every day of the week except Sunday in towns within easy driving distance. For music lovers there are many concerts throughout the Cotentin during the summer months. It is possible to walk to concerts on the Island of Tatihou and return with flaming torches accross the oyster parks. Children can enjoy a local animal park, trout fishing, rockpool fishing, boat trips, pony riding and much more. Adults will find most water sports available, and the Pont de Saire point is famous as a windsurf spot and both St. Vaast and Barfleur have sailing clubs. For rainy days it is possible to use one of the three covered swimming pools in or near Cherbourg. The Citι de la Mer in Cherbourg is also a great attraction. There is an excellent small local cinema in Rιville if you enjoy watching films in French. In the summer season there are many Vide Greniers (car boot sales) mostly on Saturday or Sunday.
Booking notes
Please contact us by email to check availability or to make a reservation. On booking a sterling cheque or a bank transfer for half the amount of the rent must be paid as a deposit, to cover last minute cancellations or damage to the property. The cheque will be returned at the end of the stay. Prices and payment are in euros and the rent and any extras (heating, bedlinen, cleaning service) must be paid on arrival.
Guest comments
It's hard to find the right words to tell you how wonderful, better to say more than wonderful ("merveilleux"), our time at your house and garden was. SLC.
'We had the most wonderful time staying in your cottage in Normandy. Not only was the area fascinating and beautiful but the cottage and garden were the nicest we have ever stayed in. The cottage was beautifully decorated and provided everything we needed. We enjoyed eating outside in the lovely garden. The local neighbourhood was great for walks and days at the nearby beach. The D-Day sites and Bayeux were easy day trips away. It was the best holiday we have had in Europe and we would love to return someday.' S and RS
S. and R. Sheehan NZ.
'Congratulations on providing the perfect gite - the combination of a clean, stylish, well equipped cottage and the most amazing garden, has meant that we have loved coming 'home' at the end of each day.' R and SR.
'We are desperate to return after a glorious week in your wonderful gite. AH
Owner profile
About the owner
I am English and my husband is French. The cottage we let is part of our old Normandy house where we have lived for 16 years. We are both teachers, Georges a primary school teacher and I a textile and patchwork teacher. Recently retired we can give more time to our different interests. I love my garden and work in it as much as possible. The vegetable garden supplies us and people in the cottage with wholesome and organic produce. We walk daily with our dog in the surrounding country tracks and lanes or on the wonderful open beaches. Georges paints in watercolours and I use textiles to create hangings which I exhibit regularly. The local seafood and excellent meat, and the vegetables and fruit in the markets are a delight to cook and we are happy to advise and help.
Year purchased: 1994
Why the owner chose a home in this location
We bought our house because my husband had been giving a teaching post here. We fell in love with the gentle countryside and the wonderful varied and wild coastline and did not hesitate to settle in a small hamlet where we see very little traffic and wake to the sound of sheep or cows. The countryside is unspoilt and the many hedges shelter a huge variety of animals and birds. Our garden is a haven for all as it is totally free of any chemicals. We find the peace and remoteness from the general rush of life, a very good way to live. At the same time we are only 5 minutes drive from excellent shops and a market, and within 10 to 15 minutes one is in the hustle bustle of a small harbour and onto long sandy beaches. It is an ideal place for small children, and young families feel safe.
Unique benefits of the property
Many of our guests have a feeling of 'coming home' when they return from a day out. The cottage is decorated very simply and the interior is pleasing as well as comfortable and unpretentious. Being cooks, we have provided a maximum of good equipment so that any guest can enjoy cooking the local products. As we have tried to keep the whole layout simple, guests find the cottage easy to keep clean and there is plenty of cupboard and drawer space. The garden area can easily be limited which enables parents to keep an eye on their children, and at the same time to look out on to the bigger garden and enjoy the surrounding countryside. Country tracks and lanes lead out of the hamlet and it is possible to go for a quick or a long walk. A five minute drive brings one to the nearest town.
For booking and further information
Property Ref FR3306
Contact Name:
Caroline da Costa
(FRANCE) +33 233239411
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