A beautiful stone cottage in the heart of the Suisse Normande, Normandy

2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 470 sq m

Popular amenities

Fireplace

Kitchen

Barbecue grill

Free WiFi

Washer

Dryer

Explore the area

Athis-Val De Rouvre, Normandie

Rock of Oëtre6 min drive
Lande Viaduct17 min drive
Clecy Miniature Railway19 min drive
Caen (CFR-Carpiquet)50 min drive

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 4)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

2 Single Beds

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Kitchen

Garden

Dining Area

About this property

A 2 bedroom, 4 person cosy country cottage for holiday let.

La Vieille Longère is an ancient Norman long-house, dating back to the early 1600's, situated in a tranquil hamlet of three stone- built houses.

The Gite forms part of the long-house and is the most recent addition, dating from about 1770 and was used as a 'Maison du Tisserand' where traditional lace was once made.

Located in the heart of what is known as La Suisse Normande, La Vieille Longère provides high quality accommodation from which to base your holiday in this beautiful part of France

Restored by the Owners in 2011, the Gite offers cosy and beautifully decorated accommodation for four people in two bedrooms, one a large double with exposed beams, the other a twin room, both sharing a bathroom equipped with a powerful shower.

The rooms are all centrally heated in colder weather but there is a stunning Esse Ironheart woodburning stove with an oven and hotplates for those who wish to use it.

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Just over an hour from the ferry port of Caen Ouistreham,The Suisse Normande is extremely convenient for visits to the Normandy D-Day beaches, the world heritage site of Mont St Michel and of course for walking or cycling through the stunning countryside.

There is canoeing and pedalo hire on the nearby River Orne, paragliding and horse riding. For those fit enough to try out the hills around the area,we have 4 decent bikes that can be loaned out.

The Suisse Normande is an area of especial beauty, rolling hills, deep valleys, both white water and slow moving rivers, and traditional bocages ( small fields surrounded by high hedges). It is the home of fabulous cheeses, cider, and poiré.

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Visits...

Le Mont St Michel
D Day Beaches
Battle of Normandy sites
WW2 battlefields
Museums
Medieval towns and historic cities
Castles of William the Conqueror
Prehistoric sites, Dolmen and Menhirs

The famous bocages normandes
A unique countryside

Come and try our famous...
Cider
Pear cider / perry / poiré
Calvados / cider apple brandy
The best Oysters
Shellfish second to none

VISIT OUR WEBSITE FOR LOTS MORE INFORMATION
http://longere61.wix.com/lavieillelongere

Just over an hour from the ferry port of Caen Ouistreham,The Suisse Normande is extremely convenient for visits to the Normandy D-Day beaches, the world heritage site of Mont St Michel and of course for walking or cycling through the stunning countryside.

There is canoeing and pedalo hire on the nearby River Orne, paragliding and horse riding. For those fit enough to try out the hills around the area,we have 4 decent bikes that can be loaned out.

The Suisse Normande is an area of especial beauty, rolling hills, deep valleys, both white water and slow moving rivers, and traditional bocages ( small fields surrounded by high hedges). It is the home of fabulous cheeses, cider, and poiré.

*****WE NOW OFFER EASY PAYMENT FACILITIES VIA PAYPAL*****

Visits...

Le Mont St Michel
D Day Beaches
Battle of Normandy sites
WW2 battlefields
Museums
Medieval towns and historic cities
Castles of William the Conqueror
Prehistoric sites, Dolmen and Menhirs

The famous bocages normandes
A unique countryside

Come and try our famous...
Cider
Pear cider / perry / poiré
Calvados / cider apple brandy
The best Oysters
Shellfish second to none

Property manager

Nick and Lesley Close

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Amenities

Kitchen

Washer

Dryer

Free WiFi

Outdoor space

Barbecue grill

Kitchen

Washer

Free WiFi

Air conditioning

House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM

Check out before 10:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 13–17

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 indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property

Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property

Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit

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 required for transport to and from this property

About the area

Segrie-Fontaine

Located in Athis-Val de Rouvre, this holiday home is in a rural area and on a river. Le Royal Cinema and Charles Leandre Museum are cultural highlights, and some of the area's attractions include Rock of Oëtre and Clecy Miniature Railway. Discover the area's water adventures with nearby fishing, or enjoy the great outdoors with ecotours, hiking and cycling.

Athis-Val De Rouvre, Normandie

What's nearby

Rock of Oëtre - 6 min drive
Base de Plein Air de Pont d'Ouilly - 8 min drive
Lande Viaduct - 17 min drive
Clecy Miniature Railway - 19 min drive
Chateau de la Landelle - 20 min drive

Getting around

Briouze Station - 20 min drive
Caen (CFR-Carpiquet) - 51 min drive

Restaurants

Le K-Rabo - 17 min drive
Le Caillou - 5 min drive
Restaurant la Roche d'Oetre - 6 min drive
L'Océane - 7 min drive
Prod'Homme Btp - 12 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is A beautiful stone cottage in the heart of the Suisse Normande, Normandy pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at A beautiful stone cottage in the heart of the Suisse Normande, Normandy?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at A beautiful stone cottage in the heart of the Suisse Normande, Normandy?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is A beautiful stone cottage in the heart of the Suisse Normande, Normandy located?

This family-friendly Athis-Val de Rouvre holiday home is located on the riverfront, 2.7 mi (4.4 km) from Rock of Oëtre, and within 9 mi (15 km) of Le Royal Cinema and Base de Plein Air de Pont d'Ouilly. Clecy Miniature Railway and Lac de Rabodanges are also within 12 miles (20 km).

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10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

9.6/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.2/10

Listing accuracy

This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Sandra T., Old Newton, Suffolk

5 Sept 2016

Wonderful week in Suisse Normandy

We had a fab week here this year. The gite is beautiful, so well equipped, comfy and a real home from home. It was so peaceful that we struggled to wake up in the mornings (the addition of two teenagers didn't help either!). There is just nothing to disturb you. Nick and Lesley were the perfect hosts, going above and beyond to make our stay so very enjoyable. Canoeing down the Orne was a real adventure, and the Tree Top Park in Roche d'Oetre was just brilliant - much more varied tasks than Go Ape in the UK and challenging to say the least. We spent four and a half hours there and still didn't complete the course! The Normandy Beaches are also well worth going to even if you're not into the history behind them (but you can't help but be moved when you see them, especially at Arromanches where evidence of the landings are so very obvious to see). All in all a fabulous week, one of the best cottages we've stayed in. Thank you both so very much.

This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Fiona M., London

3 Sept 2015

Beautiful Gite in beautiful surroundings

A beautiful Gite, spotlessly clean with everything you could possibly need available. The bedrooms are light and airy and bigger then you might think. The lounge/dining is roomy and cosy especially on the cold rainy nights. We lit the Aga one evening and it was so warm very quickly. Lesley and Nick are lovely friendly hosts and provide loads of information about the area, what to visit and where to eat. We loved the rural location in the heart of Normandy and home from home feeling staying here gave us and will definitely stay here again.

This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Keith H.

25 Oct 2013

A Week at La Vieille Longere

We visited La Vieille Longere in mid September looking for a quiet, comfortable, relaxing break in beautiful countryside. Our only plans were to relax, explore the countryside and visit the local markets and vide-greniers. The drive from the ferry was easy as we followed Nick’s excellent directions (despite the sat nav telling us to go elsewhere). A really lovely warm welcome from Lesley and Nick followed by a comprehensive tour of the gite, the gardens and all the available facilities was a very pleasant start to our holiday. Although there was just the two of us we chose to stay in the larger gite. As the weather forecast was unpredictable for the week we were there, we expected to be spending some time indoors. The gite was comfortable and inviting, decorated in keeping with the character of the house and the surroundings. It had a great atmosphere in which we felt perfectly at home. All the beds were extremely comfortable with good quality mattresses and very nice linen. It was very pleasant to lie in bed and gaze at the stars before we drew down the blinds to then appreciate the wonderful wooden beams. The bathroom was very small with a good shower, but the washbasin so tiny we were pleased we avoided any unpleasant knocks to the head. Everywhere was incredibly clean and well thought through. We liked it so much. The whole experience was very relaxing and comfortable. Simple, clean, beautiful and warm. We returned to England laden with all the good products you associate with Normandy. Locally produced cider, calvados, honey, cider vinegar, crème fraiche and wine along with our wonderful purchases from the vide greniers. A copper jug, cream ceramic oil and vinegar bottles, an artisan vase, butter dish and Pernod water bottles all for 7 Euros. (That’s just for the products from the vide greniers). Lesley and Nick were the perfect hosts. We had total privacy but they were available if and when we needed anything. They are so interesting, nice and helpful. Homemade jam and freshly laid eggs were available and even an armful of books when we ran out of reading material. Our only regret was that we had not booked for longer and that it was not cold enough to light the Essen stove and cook our meals on it. Next time?

This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Julie W.

2 May 2013

Fabulously cosy gite in the Swiss Normande

Stunning location for this beautiful gite. My husband, I & grown up daughter arrived in blizzard conditions in Le Havre and onto the most gorgeous holiday home, in Segrie Fontaine, the Esse Stove was blazing and the cottage warm and cosy on a very chilly day and with the kettle just about to boil, a perfect welcome. Nick and Lesley have taken the time, effort and hardwork, to make this a truly delightful home, we felt so welcome and relaxed, that after two days we felt as if we had been on a weeks holiday. The complimentary Cider, tea and coffee was a very generous touch, guests always love these little extras, and goes to show the owners care. We bought freshly laid free range fresh eggs, homemade jam and lazed by the fire, wonderfully comfortable squashy sofa and blankets and curled up while dinner cooked on top, what could be better? The beds are extremely comfy, we slept so well, Segrie Fontaine is a very pretty quaint little Hamlet, with views in every direction of the Swiss Normande, no light pollution here! The walls are so thick too, keeping in all that lovely heat which we needed being so cold outside, but I'm sure in the summer would be amazing too. There is every possible item you need in the gite, all mod cons, but what you do also have, is the best possible welcome, advice on where to go, what to see, the walks, and friendly smiles, and a gorgeous black cat. Right outside the lounge window there are birdfeeders so a close up view of a huge array of birdlife in this tranquil spot. There are deer, badgers and foxes too. All the little extras make this a perfect holiday home, books, games, music, tv, dvd, lots of information, flowers were a nice touch too. We particularly liked all the antiques, so much more interesting than bland matching furniture, the whole cottage has been a labour of love and it shows in every nook and cranny, absolutely gorgeous. For a quicker route to the gite, take the ferry to Caen, we took the longer trip, only an extra hour as we had an amazing deal with LD lines, but you can't beat good old Brittany Ferries where the holiday starts when you step on the boat! Well done Nick & Lesley and hope the new venture with the B & B is as successful, we hope to return. Kind Regards Julie, David and Vicky.

This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Mark S.

17 Nov 2012

Beautiful tranquil location- great hosts

We had a very enjoyable holiday staying at this immaculately renovated gite. The location was ideal for exploring the beautiful countryside of Swiss Normandy and allowed easy travelling to the D-Day beaches, Bayeux and Mont St Michel. Nick and Lesley were friendly, unobtrusive hosts and gave us meaningful insights to the surrounding area. They were always available to help and were very thoughtful in leaving some welcome provisions for us on our arrival and having a roaring fire going in the woodburner. It is an easy hour's run from Caen's ferry terminal and there are plenty of supermarkets within easy reach. We went on some lovely walks , some directly from the gite and enjoyed the local small town of Falaise and the village of Pont d'Ouilly . Visiting les Roches d'Oetre was well worth it and only about 10 minutes from the gite. We will definitely return to explore more of the area and experience the warmth of the reception given to us by Nick and Lesley. We also intend to kayak down the nearby River Orne. This gite is highly recommended and friends of ours are already planning to come over next year. Diolch yn fawr! Mark and Gaynor Selwyn- Cilcain, North Wales