Wonderfully Informal Chateau with Stunning Views of the Countryside
Delightful Edge of Village Location, 20 Minutes Drive to either Coastline
Comfortably sleeps 13 (6 large bedrooms)
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Located on the edge of the picturesque village of Picauville with a 13th Century church and turreted music school as a backdrop, this is an ideal property from which to explore the many delights of Normandy. To stay here, is to step back in time with all the comforts of modern day living. So come and relax, revive and enjoy a holiday where you dictate the pace.
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| Rental Period | Per Night | Per Week | Per Month | Min. Stay (Nights) |
| 27 August 2011 - 23 September 2011 | £825 | - | ||
| 24 September 2011 - 16 December 2011 | £675 | - | ||
| 17 December 2011 - 6 January 2012 | £950 | - | ||
| 7 January 2012 - 6 April 2012 | £725 | - | ||
| 7 April 2012 - 29 June 2012 | £850 | - | ||
| 30 June 2012 - 31 August 2012 | £975 | - | ||
| 1 September 2012 - 28 September 2012 | £850 | - | ||
| 29 September 2012 - 21 December 2012 | £725 | - | ||
| 22 December 2012 - 4 January 2013 | £975 | - | ||
| 5 January 2013 - 29 March 2013 | £725 | - |
Notes on prices
Prices are per week in UK Pounds, if you would prefer to pay in Euros, that can also be accommodated.
Short term breaks are also available, please call or e-mail for more information.
£100 deposit for damages applicable to all bookings.
Winter lets will also be subject to a small additional charge for fuel.
Discounts for long winter lets.
Changeover day
Changeover day is Saturday. We ask guests to arrive no earlier than 4pm and depart by 10.00am.
Accommodation
| Bedrooms: | Bedroom 1 The Hepburn - double bed Bedroom 2 HATS Family Rm - 1 double and 1 single bed Bedroom 3 The J.B. - double bed Bedroom 4 Bellas Boudoir - double bed Bedroom 5 REGs Retreat - 2 single beds Bedroom 6 The Christie - double bed |
| Bathrooms: | 2 bathrooms 2 shower rooms Additional WC Downstairs cloakroom |
| Kitchen: | Newly fitted open plan kitchen includes range cooker, double oven, large American style fridge/freezer and the all important dishwasher! |
| Living Rooms: | A substantial kitchen diner, offering a great space in which to entertain and be entertained. The large sitting room has a TV, DVD player, stereo and some good old fashioned boardgames and jigsaws. |
| Cleaning/towels/ linen/maid service: |
Towels and linen are not included in the rental during peak season but can be arranged at other times of year. The property is cleaned before your arrival and we ask you to clean the property before you leave, if not we make a cleaning charge of £50. |
| Amenities/Facilities: | hob/stove oven fridge/freezer dishwasher washing machine tumble dryer iron/ironing board tv cot high chair barbecue |
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Notes on accommodation
Cot and highchair available on request. Sorry, no pets allowed.
Outside
To the front of the property is a large sunny courtyard, centered around an ancient cider press which also provides ample space for several vehicles. There are outdoor seating areas perfect for al fresco dining and a large grassed garden, where the young and able can burn off any excess energy!
Coast/Beach
Being in the middle of the Cotentin Peninsula it's no more than 30 minutes drive to any one of the 3 neighbouring coastlines. Popular for sun, sand and surf is the west coast with the glamorous Cap de Carteret, the east coast is a treasure trove for historians with the humbling historic D-Day landing beaches and many fortifications, and children will delight in the many shell covered beaches. To the north is the beautiful Val de Saire with its lighthouses, rockpools and surfing meccas.
Travel
35 minutes drive from the port at Cherbourg and 60 minutes from the port of Caen. Trains to and from Paris St Lazare take 2 hours 35 minutes to nearby Carentan or Valognes. There is also an airport at Cherbourg Maupertus offering limited flights. Ferry passengers to/from Jersey and Guernsey have just a 30/40 minute drive to/from Carteret or Granville.
Although public transport is available in the neighbouring village, use of a car is recommended. Fabulous cycling routes from the front door.
Distances
Beaches 13km.
Church 200m.
Town (Pont L'Abbe) 2km.
Supermarket 2km.
Bars and restaurants 2km or 7km.
Normandy landing beaches 18km.
Bayeux tapestry 35km.
Mont St Michel 120km.
Further details
Nearby Pont L'Abbe offers a variety of bars, restaurant, shops, supermarket, banks and tourist information along with a local market every Friday morning. A few kilometres on are the larger towns of historical St Mere Eglise and Valognes.
The area once a very wealthy region, has some fabulous Chateaux,(many of which are open to the public) and beautiful countryside.
Located in the heart of a national park the winter scenes are breathtaking when much of the Marais countryside is manually flooded with gentle tidal waters. Truly spectacular!
The discerning palate will be pleasured by the many fabulous restaurants and those who enjoy fabulously fresh fish and seafood will be in for a real treat with some stunning beachside restaurants.
There are numerous activities with which to while away the hours, including great coastal and countryside walks, horse riding, cycling, wine and cider tasting, visiting any number of the areas historical monuments such as the Bayeux tapestry, the incredible architectural feat that is Mont St Michel or indeed for the more fatigued naval gazing!
Booking notes
To book your holiday please call or email. We will ask for a deposit of 25% which is payable straight away. The remainder of the balance and a £100 damage deposit will be due 10 weeks prior to the start of your holiday. Please note, we are unable to refund the 25% deposit or balance unless we can re let the property at the same price and whilst we make every endeavour to do so this is not guaranteed. The £100 deposit will be returned at the end of your holiday providing all is as you found it.
For booking and further information
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Ruth Talboys
Tel: (UK) + 44 (0)1225 723013
Mobile: (UK) + 44 (0)7855 309434
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