Our family spent 5 nights in this lovely cottage. When we arrived we were blown away by the beauty of the grounds. There was lush green grass everywhere and beautiful flowers providing pops of color. The house was impeccable inside and out. We loved being in a typical Norman cottage while having all the modern amenities inside. The owners, Denis and Isabelle, have thought of everything guests might need - cooking oil, spices, dish soap, dishwashing tablets, ironing board, even books for the little ones. We were greeted with a bottle of local cider, fresh flowers and chocolate eggs for our children. So thoughtful!
The kitchen is set up perfectly for cooking meals at home and there is a large, beautiful dining room table to share said meals. We typically went out all day and cooked at home in the evening. Our absolute favorite time of the day was sunset hour. We'd sit out front for a while with some cider, let our kids play in the yard and then run upstairs to catch the last views of the glowing orange sun sinking into the horizon.
This home is a perfect base for visiting the sites of Normandy. While here we visited Honfleur, Caen, Deauville, Trouville, Étretat and an old slate quarry called Souterroscope des Ardoisières in Caumont l'Éventé. We also had a wonderful lunch in the town of Pont-l'Évêque, which has amazing cheese by the way. Big grocery stores and a variety restaurants are just a few minutes away in Beuzeville. We did not dine there, but did all of our shopping there with ease.
What else can I say? If you are traveling with children, they will love this place. Our kids said they wanted to live here! There is a swimming pool, ping pong table, bikes, a tree swing and plenty of animals (horses, donkeys and sheep) to entertain them. Thank you, Denis and Isabelle, for an unforgettable stay. We hope to be back again soon!