Rural Holiday Cottage Set In The Heart Of The Beautiful Normandy Countryside
High Quality Accommodation Offering Everything You Need For A Great Holiday
Sleeps 6 (3 Bedrooms)
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This charming 300 year old former farm dwelling has been skilfully renovated to a very high standard and provides a modern interior with all the mod cons while retaining its traditional Normandy stone and render exterior. The Gite has been equipped with everything you will need for your stay - from loads of cutlery, crockery and cooking utensils to everyday essentials like dishwasher tabs, kitchen towel and washing-up liquid. We aim to beat your expectations and our level of repeat custom shows we are getting there! Our nearest village, Cerisy la Salle with its excellent shops, is only a few minutes away and there are lovely walks from the Gite along quiet country roads. Our nearest beaches are about 25 minutes drive and we are ideally situated for all the main attractions, such as historic Coutances and Bayeux, Mont St Michel, the D-Day sites and many more excellent days out. Lots more information about this beautiful corner of France on our website - details below.
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| Rental Period | Per Night | Per Week | Per Month | Min. Stay (Nights) |
| 4 October 2011 - 28 April 2012 | £315 | 7 | ||
| 5 May 2012 - 30 June 2012 | £425 | 7 | ||
| 7 July 2012 - 25 August 2012 | £525 | 7 | ||
| 1 September 2012 - 27 October 2012 | £425 | 7 | ||
| 3 November 2012 - 27 April 2013 | £315 | 7 |
Notes on prices
Easter week 2012 - Saturday 7 April - is £425 for the week. Christmas 2012 -Saturday 22 December and Saturday 29 December - are £525 per week. Check out the website for special offers.
Changeover day
Changeover day is Saturday. Arrival time 4pm departure time 10am.
Accommodation
| Bedrooms: | Bedroom 1 - king sized bed and built in wardrobe. Bedroom 2 - double bed and built in wardrobe. Bedroom 3 - two single beds and large wardrobe. All bedrooms have full length mirrors, hair dryers, alarms clocks, electric heaters and bedside units. |
| Bathrooms: | The bathroom has a bath with a powerful shower over, a basin, a toilet and a heated towel rail. |
| Kitchen: | The fitted kitchen has a top of the range cooker, fridge/freezer, dishwasher, micro-wave and coffee machine. Loads of cutlery, crockery, glassware and cooking equipment is provided. A dining table and six chairs is also in the kitchen. |
| Utility Room: | The utility room has a washing machine, a toilet and a hand basin. |
| Living Rooms: | The spacious lounge has a comfortable three piece suite, two easy chairs and foot stools. Freesat TV gives all the main British TV and radio channels. Also provided a DVD/video player, radio/CD, lots of games, books, DVD’s and videos. Superb log fire. |
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Freshly laundered bed linen, fluffy towels/flannels and crisp tea towels are included in the weekly price, along with all energy costs. The Gite is spring cleaned at change-overs and we ask that clients leave the property in a clean and tidy condition. |
| Amenities/Facilities: | hob/stove oven fridge/freezer microwave dishwasher washing machine iron/ironing board satellite tv central heating cot high chair barbecue |
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Notes on accommodation
With electric heaters in all rooms and a superb log fire, the gite is ideal for an out-of-season break. Electricity and logs are included in the weekly price.
While the owners live in the adjoining house, the Gite has its own private access. We are here to help and advise if required – providing information on local doctors, garages, restaurants, etc.
Top quality meals can be provided and are particularly appreciated on arrival - please see the website for more details.
Outside
The front garden provides secure parking for two cars. There is a superb timber and slate roofed gazebo for al-fresco dining or lounging out of the mid-day sun. A BBQ is also provided. The rear garden is laid to lawn and provides a private area to enjoy the evening sun. Outdoor furniture is also provided.
Coast/Beach
The nearest beaches are at Agon-Coutainville and Hauteville; both about 25 minutes driving time. The beaches are sandy and safe, with parking, cafes and ice cream parlours a real treat for all the family.
Travel
The nearest channel ports are Caen and Cherbourg both about 75 minutes driving time. Calais is around 4-5 hours away. The nearest airport is Dinard - just over an hour away - served by Ryanair from either Stansted or East Midlands airports. Car hire is possible for Dinard airport. Full details of how to get to Le Deshayes are included on our website.
Distances
Cerisy la Salle 1 mile: Coutances and St Lo both around 10 miles: Beaches at Agon-Coutainville and hauteville Plage both around 18 miles: Mont st Michel - 45 miles: Omaha Beach 36 miles.
Further details
Our closest village, Cerisy la Salle, offers a wide range of local shops, including a small supermarket. The nearest large supermarket is on the outskirts of Coutances - a great historic market town with wonderful floral gardens. The Tuesday market at Villedieu les Poeles is well worth an early start and offers a fabulous range of fruit and veg. Lots more information on restaurants, places to visit, etc, on our website.
Booking notes
Full details of the booking procedure, deposit required and the booking form can be found on our website, details below.
Guest comments
It's rare to find poly-bag twiddlers and both French and English dictionaries in one Gite - a mark of how well equipped this house is. Spacious rooms - both private and public - make this place stand out, even for seasoned Gite users! Sarah and Peter, Bournville, July 2010
This was our first visit to france. Weather was wonderful + 30 degrees and places where we visited was interested and impressive. Many thanks for jo and Jonathan, welcoming was so warm. This Gite was lovely place. Bread and jam delicious. One week in this place is too short time. Sari and Jukka, Finland, June 2010 (apologies for their English - a lot better than our Finnish!).
Difficult to improve on perfection. We have had a great week. Difficult to find nicer hosts. Jo and Jonathan are such a pleasure to know - their evening meal is a must. Paul and Sarah, Hampshire, April 2010
House swap
House swap considered.
Owner profile
The proud couple at our son's wedding in Dublin
About the owner
Hi - we are Jo and Jonathan and we bought our small piece of beautiful Normandy in 2001. At first it was just a holiday home and we spent three years dashing back and forth cutting the grass and getting to know the locals. Eventually it got harder and harder to leave this tranquil place, so we did our sums, sold the house, left our jobs and moved over in October 2004. Since then we have renovated three houses and are close to starting construction on a self-build, low energy timber house on our 1 acre field. Very exciting. The move to La Belle France was the best thing we have done, second only to getting married all those years ago of course! The locals have accepted us as members of the community, although we still need to improve our French, and the life here is just wonderful!
Year purchased: 2001
Why the owner chose a home in this location
France is a great country - but it is huge, so how do you decide which part to settle in. As so often happens, factors outside your control mould your decision. We met a great couple at French evening classes, stayed with them in their house in Normandy - our first visit to this area - and rented a Gite closer to the Channel ports before going home. The Gite owners became close friends and introduced us to their friends - we were hooked. We loved the green countryside, the seasons (snuggling up in front of a log fire can't be beaten!) and the friendly locals. It hasn't been all plain sailing, but the good bits far outweigh any hassle with French bureaucracy! Le Deshayes is a small hamlet of 8 dwellings, so we are part of a small community whilst feeling like we are in the countryside.
Unique benefits of the property
Le Deshayes is ideally situated and equipped for a restful and relaxing holiday. Unwind from the pressures of life in the comfort of a well appointed Gite where the loudest noises are the bird song in the morning and the cows mooing in the distance! Night time is particularly magical as the lack of light pollution reveals so many stars you are able to identify the planets and constellations! The shops in our nearest village, Cerisy la Salle, can provide all the necessities of life or you can go a little further to the big supermarkets in Coutances or St Lo for a wider range of good quality food and wine. The nearest beaches are safe, sandy and stretch for miles and we are located between the wonder of Mont St Michel and the amazing history of the D-Day beaches. You won't be disappointed.
For booking and further information
Property Ref FR7246
Contact Name:
Jo Turner
(FRANCE) +33 233478735
Gite contact number
Owners Website: Click here
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