A Cosy Tranquil Cottage (with Mod Cons). Close to Bayeux and Normandy Beaches.

2 bedroomsSleeps 4

Popular amenities

Kitchen

Washer

Dryer

Outdoor space

Explore the area

Le Breuil-En-Bessin, Normandie

Museum of the Battle of Normandy12 min drive
Cathedrale Notre-Dame Bayeux12 min drive
Museum of the Bayeux Tapestry13 min drive
Deauville (DOL-Normandie)70 min drive

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 4)

Bedroom 1

1 Double Bed

Bedroom 2

2 Single Beds

Shower room 1

Toilet · Shower only

Shower room 2

Toilet · Shower only

Shower room 3

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Kitchen

Outdoor play area

Garden

Dining Area

About this property

The cottage is a modern conversion of an old farm building. The walls we believe to be over 300 years old, and these have been completely cleaned and repointed to blend comfortably within their ancient setting. The original beams have been similarly totally renovated and are retained in the sitting room, giving the living space a very attractive blend of both modern and antique. Set back from the main road to Bayeux and surrounded by fields and woodland, this holiday property is quiet and restful. The front garden has a recently planted orchard, and the house is surrounded by flower borders. At the back, the lawn is an ideal spot for a quiet drink, or a meal outdoors.

The property is close to Bayeux with its beautiful Cathedral and very famous tapestry. Just five minutes away is the market town of Le Molay Littry with its Mining Museum, Mill and Thursday morning open market.

Within easy distance are all the D Day landing beaches, many Normandy War museums, the pretty, rose strewn British Cemetery in Bayeux, and the hugely impressive and moving American Cemetery overlooking Omaha Beach at St Laurent.

Around the town of Balleroy, which boasts a striking Chateau, there are the extensive forests of "des Biards"with facilities for cycling, bird-watching, sighting wild deer and other wildlife and flora. There are horse riding stables in Le Molay Littry, and we are near to the golf course at Port en Bessin.

From this charming cottage you can easily visit Le Mont St Michel (2 Hours), Suisse Normande (90 minutes) with more horse riding, bungie jumping and canoeing, Villedieu-les-Poeles, (90 minutes) a town where church bells have been produced for centuries, Granville, (1 hour) Deauville, Trouville, and Honfleur, playgrounds of the Victorians, Caen ( 30 minutes) with lovely examples of Norman architecture and a huge open market on Friday, Cherbourg(1 hour).

Only about half an hour away is the pretty beach of Arromanche, with its traffic free centre, and many little cafe's and restaurants. This is the site of the Mulberry Harbour, and on top of the hill is a museum with a difference. St. Mere Eglise where John Steele hung from the church tower attached to his parachute, is 45 minutes away, and the John Steele Auberge is an excellent eating house, at reasonable prices.

Property manager

Susan Hooker

Languages

English, French

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Amenities

Kitchen

Washer

Dryer

Outdoor space

Breakfast included

Living/dining area

Kitchen

Washer

Pet-friendly

Free WiFi

House Rules

Check in after 2:00 PM

Check out before 11:00 AM

Children

Adults only

Events

No events allowed

Pets

No pets allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Damage and incidentals

You will be responsible for any damage to the rental property caused by you or your party during your stay.

Important information

You need to know

This property is managed by a private host (a party not acting within their trade, business or profession). EU consumer law, including the right of withdrawal, will not apply to your booking. The cancellation policy set by the private host will cover your booking.

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy

Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges

Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed

On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited

Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip

Host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property

Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher

We should mention

Cash transactions at this property cannot exceed EUR 1000, due to national regulations; for further details, please contact the property using the information in the booking confirmation

A car is recommended for transport to and from this property

About the area

Le Breuil-en-Bessin

Located in Le Breuil-en-Bessin, this cottage is in a rural area and by the sea. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Omaha Beach and Cotentin and Bessin Marsh Regional Natural Park, while Mine Museum and Milling Museum are cultural highlights. Bayeux Botanical Garden and Souterroscope des Ardoisieres are also worth visiting. Discover the area's water adventures with nearby fishing, or enjoy the great outdoors with cycling and horse riding.

Le Breuil-En-Bessin, Normandie

What's nearby

Bayeux British War Cemetery - 11 min drive
Museum of the Battle of Normandy - 12 min drive
Cathedrale Notre-Dame Bayeux - 12 min drive
Museum of the Bayeux Tapestry - 13 min drive
Normandy American Cemetery and Memorial - 21 min drive

Getting around

Le Molay-Littry Station - 6 min drive
Caen (CFR-Carpiquet) - 26 min drive

Restaurants

Le Bistrot Bacchus - 10 min drive
Chez Louisette - 2 min drive
Du Nord au Sud - 10 min drive
Le Guest - 2 min drive
Les délices d'angelique et cie - 12 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is A Cosy Tranquil Cottage (with Mod Cons). Close to Bayeux and Normandy Beaches. pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at A Cosy Tranquil Cottage (with Mod Cons). Close to Bayeux and Normandy Beaches.?

Check-in begins at 2:00 PM.

What time is check-out at A Cosy Tranquil Cottage (with Mod Cons). Close to Bayeux and Normandy Beaches.?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is A Cosy Tranquil Cottage (with Mod Cons). Close to Bayeux and Normandy Beaches. located?

Situated by the sea, this cottage is 1.6 mi (2.6 km) from Mine Museum and 2.4 mi (3.8 km) from Cotentin and Bessin Marsh Regional Natural Park. Milling Museum and Forest Museum and Tourism are also within 6 miles (10 km).

9.8

Exceptional

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8.8/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.6/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

10/10 Excellent

Susan H.

29 Jul 2019

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Fabulously Comfortable Gite

We stayed for a few nights whilst playing tennis tournaments in the area. The gite was everything we could have hoped for and more. A wonderful relaxing place to come back to at the end of a busy day. Fabulously well equipped kitchen, gorgeous showers, comfy beds. We ate outdoors every evening and then wandered around the garden and said hello to the cows in the next door field. The owners are next door and are charming and helpful. We really hope to return.

Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2019

10/10 Excellent

Anne H.

22 Jul 2019

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Home from home

Extremely comfortable and a great location. WiFi in the property would be a big bonus.

Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2019

10/10 Excellent

Matthew H.

16 Jun 2019

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Very pleasant stay

The house was very pretty, lovely decor and everything we needed was there! The location was perfect, we was near everywhere we wanted to visit. It was a beautiful setting, and we would definitely return again!

Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2019

10/10 Excellent

John P.

28 Jul 2018

Lovely cottage in a great location.

Stayed for 5 nights in July at Le Petite Coliberderie. Lovely, atmospheric farmhouse, very well equipped with washing machine, dishwasher and plenty of crockery and cutlery. Three bathrooms meant no-one was queuing to use the loo!! The cottage is spacious and was ideal for our family stay (2 adults and 2 children) and also had a nice enclosed and secluded garden as well. The road was not too busy so not too much traffic noise to spoil the tranquillity. The cottage is also ideally located for exploring the surrounding countryside, being only about 20 minute drive from Bayeux and less than half an hour from many of the D-Day beaches. The nearest town of Le Miolat-Littral is small and quaint and has all the shops you will need. We had some lovely clear nights too and the absence of streetlights means the stars blazed brightly overhead - sitting in the garden gazing up at the heavens is certainly relaxing! Highly recommended if you are looking for a base to explore the Calvados region of Normandy or are just looking for a nice peaceful get-away.

Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2018

10/10 Excellent

David H.

21 May 2018

Excellent, lovely property with a superb host.

Property was ideal for two couples, everything we needed was there. It was centrally situated for our visits to the D-day sites. Susan was an excellent host giving any help and information when requested. Will certainly stay again when in the area.

Stayed 4 nights in May 2018

About the host

Hosted by Susan Hooker

We are a retired professional couple living in the South of England. Normandy is close enough for us to visit for the weekend, as well as for longer periods. After the noise of London, we really appreciate the space, the peace and the tranquillity of our property. It offers a wonderful opportunity for us to unwind.

Andrew has known this area of Normandy since he was quite young. He is a keen horologist, and you will see examples of rescued and restored French clocks in the cottage. He loves to spend time in the local depot ventes and brocantes, always looking for something special to add to his collection.

We both share a very keen interest in gardening, and are working together to develop our orchard, vegetable patch and flower borders around the cottage and the farm house.

Why they chose this property

We discovered the farmhouse and buildings, around a central gated yard, quite by chance, in the Spring of 2006. We loved it from the moment we saw it, and whilst registering the fact that there was a tremendous amount of work to be done to make it habitable, we felt that it would be a project that both of us would thoroughly enjoy. We have gained tremendous satisfaction as it gradually emerged from a very basic farmhouse, with virtually no modern amenities, into what it is now.

It was in August 2012 that we started work on converting the barn adjoining the farmhouse into a cottage to offer additional accommodation for friends and family.

We have not finished, as we have further plans for the garden and for the smaller building close to the vegetable patch.

What makes this property unique

We have spent many happy hours restoring the house and bringing some order to the gardens. We love the peace and the tranquillity of the house, which is set between a copse and open farmland.

The pressure of our life just outside London is very easily forgotten when we are installed in our Normandy home. We enjoy the ease of crossing from Portsmouth to Caen, often on the overnight ferry, which allows us to take short breaks, and return to England refreshed.

The nearby small market town of Le Molay Littry, only a kilometre away, is well kept, and attractive, and has the wonderful choice of three bakers for morning croissants, as well as other small shops and well stocked supermarkets. It is entirely rural yet not cut off, and the close proximity of the local shops is a huge advantage