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A charming, traditional cottage in Normandy

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Outdoor dining
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
Terrace/patio
Interior
Smart TV, fireplace, DVD player, table football

Reviews

9.4 out of 10

Exceptional

Entire home

4 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 9

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
    Parking available
  • Washer
    Washer
  • Barbecue grill
    Barbecue grill
  • Pet-friendly
    Pet-friendly
  • Outdoor space
    Outdoor space
  • Kitchen
    Kitchen

About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

A charming, traditional cottage in Normandy

A complete getaway. A stone cottage set between farm and fields, this house offers peace and calm in a beautiful natural setting. The terrace is a perfect place for sunny breakfasts of croissant from the local boulangerie and candlelit suppers or card games with only the occasional cow for company. Traditional stone kitchen and sitting-room with log burning fire create a relaxing environment. The garden is great for kids to play football, table tennis, badminton and set up tents for overnight adventures. There are tennis courts and horseriding facilities nearby and amusement parks with go-karting, skating, trampolining, laser quest, treetop climbing and rides. Soft sandy beaches are a 20 minute drive away at Brehal and Granville. Historic places like Mont Saint Michel, Bayeaux and the Normandy landing beaches and museums provide interesting day trips.

Property manager

Sophie Benton

Languages

English, French

Property amenities

Beach

  • Beach loungers
  • Beach towels

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Car required
  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Blender
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Electric kettle
  • Hob
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Paper towels
  • Refrigerator
  • Spices
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 4 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 1 bathroom
  • Bathtub
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Fireplace
  • Living room
  • Wood stove

Entertainment

  • Books
  • DVD player
  • Games
  • Smart TV
  • Stereo
  • Video library

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Terrace

Laundry

  • Laundromat nearby
  • Washing machine

Work spaces

  • Computer monitor

Comfort

  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board
  • Phone

Location highlights

  • In a rural location
  • Near a zoo
  • Near an outlet shopping centre

Things to do

  • Bicycles
  • Foosball table
  • Table tennis
  • Tennis
  • Water sports equipment
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Cycling nearby
  • Ecotours nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Horseback riding nearby
  • Parasailing nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Theme park nearby
  • Wildlife walks nearby
  • Windsurfing nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • First aid kit
  • Fire extinguisher
  • Deadbolt lock

General

  • Bicycles
  • Garden

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Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Pets

Pets are allowed
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Important information

You need to know

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 indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit and a deadlock
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation

We should mention

Cash transactions at this property cannot exceed GBP 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

Property is also known as

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A Traditional Cottage in Normandy
A charming traditional cottage in Normandy
A charming, traditional cottage in Normandy Saint-Denis-le-Gast

About the area

Map
Saint-Denis-le-Gast, Normandie

What's nearby

  • Hambye Abbey - 8 min drive
  • Port of Granville - 32 min drive
  • Saint-Martin de Brehal Beach - 35 min drive
  • Mont-Saint-Michel Abbey - 62 min drive
  • Mont-Saint-Michel - 64 min drive

Getting around

  • Coutances Station - 19 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪La Baratte - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪Restaurant de la Gare - ‬13 min drive
  • ‪Le Commerce - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Les Quat'z'arts - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Bar Restaurant de l'Etang - ‬6 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is A charming, traditional cottage in Normandy pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at A charming, traditional cottage in Normandy?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at A charming, traditional cottage in Normandy?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is A charming, traditional cottage in Normandy located?

This family-friendly Saint-Denis-le-Gast holiday home is located in a rural location, 4.5 mi (7.3 km) from Hambye Abbey, and within 12 mi (20 km) of Champrepus Zoo and Coutances Botanical Garden. Poeslerie Museum and House of the Lacemaker and Cornille-Havard Foundry are also within 12 miles (20 km).

A charming, traditional cottage in Normandy Reviews

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 43 out of 58 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 10 out of 58 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 4 out of 58 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 58 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 58 reviews" "

8.2/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Deborah R.

Liked: Cleanliness
Family trip to France with Normandy adventure
We all agreed this house was one of the most memorable and wonderful aspects of our trip to France. This quintessential French country house accomodated our family of 8 so very well. Thank you for your hospitality and helpful tips for the area (we visited the boulangerie twice as bread, wine, and cheese make great picnics!)
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

2/10 Terrible

LINDA T.

Disliked: Cleanliness
Staying in early September 2023
The house looked full of potential but unfortunately in reality it proved to be internally dirty and outwardly completely unloved. What appeared to have ample storage cupboards were cluttered and full with no room for our provisions. Third bedroom carpet was horribly stained by leaking en suite shower. En suite Shower room on first floor had black mould between floor tiles with a dirty stained shower mat. Wooden kitchen draining board was slimy with black mould in grooves. Dirty kitchen sinks. Garden very overgrown with dumped rubbish. Not Dog friendly as advertised. Barbecue was badly cracked and looked unsafe to use. Drive and stoned parking / social area had many ingrowing weeds. The only plus was clean towels and clean bed linen. We left early as we felt as if we were camping every day.
Stayed 14 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness
A superb location and relaxing stay
Brilliant house with lovdly setting just a fabulous place for a truly french holiday with amazing views and great places to visit The local boulanger was truely phenomenal a real restful time
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023

6/10 Okay

Jim B.

Disliked: Cleanliness
Not what we expected
Overall the house was tired and old. Upstairs satisfactory. Downstairs kitchen. The oven burnt everything and the hob was uncontrollable to put to low temperature. The kitchen equipment old. There were no instructions for white goods. The electrics by the TV were exposed socket and dangerous . The house was dark and cold and we had to contact the owner for instructions to use the heating. The dustbin had wet old rubbish in so we couldn’t put refuse in bags in it and it smelt. Garden was overgrown and unkempt.
Stayed 14 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Marcus M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Such a perfect place
No complaints, nothing but love for this place. We loved the kitchen, the beds slept well and the property was just as scenic as could be. Host was great as well. Thanks again
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2022

6/10 Okay

malcolm m.

Excellent cottage.
OK.
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2022

8/10 Good

Rebecca M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Lovely stay!
A lovely house in a peaceful location. Well equipped. Comfy beds. We had a great time!
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Jurgen V.

Gezellig vakantiehuis
Vakantiehuis groot genoeg voor het hele gezin.Een aantal keren buiten kunnen eten op het terras. Er zou binnen en buiten wel eens grondig gepoetst mogen worden. Binnen veel spinnenwebben en stof. Afzuiging boven het fornuis is heel vettig. Buiten is er een grote tuin,maar er zou dringend moeten gesnoeid worden. De tuin heeft niet meer de uitstraling van in de advertentiefoto's. terras.Mooie omgeving, 25 minuten van de zee
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Boris B.

Disliked: Cleanliness
École de parapente
Calme et bien aménagé
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

HERVE A.

Très bien pour un groupe qui cherche un truc sympa et pas cher. Attention manque un grand frigo
Beaucoup de belles balades dans un rayon kilométrique raisonnable
Stayed 4 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Annaig L.

Liked: Cleanliness
Une maison parfaite.
Un week-end prolongé entre amis, super! Une tres bonne communication, un accueil parfait ! On reviendra !
Stayed 4 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Bérengère M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Séjour agréable
Maison charmante et bien tenue. Echanges faciles avec les propriétaires. Nous reviendrions avec plaisir.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

julie d.

Liked: Cleanliness
Nice break in the countryside
We had a lovely stay, very quite and peacefull in the countryside, but only 20 to 30 minutes from the coast, 50 mins from saint mount micheal, really worth a visit, Nice large house for a family stay, everything is included in including games for the kids, books and lots more, really enjoyed our time there
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2023

6/10 Okay

Cedric j.

Disliked: Cleanliness
Maison normandes
Très jolie maison, dommage un peu vieillotte avec toutes ses moquettes pas très hygiénique surtout dans une des salle de bain. Avec cette petite inondation qu on a eu qui nous a vallu la condamnation d une des chambres avec cette forte odeur d humidité. Par ailleurs un petit tri de la part du propriétaire sur tous les produits et nourritures périmée dans les placards et sur les étagères dans la cuisine serait plus approprié. Avec un peu plus d entretien sur tout le site y compris l extérieur se serait une location idéale.
Stayed 14 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Magali D., Ebly

Vacances famille amis
Cottage très calme, rustique comme on adore. Bien situé par rapport aux visites
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Simon H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Week-end en famille
Très agréable pour une famille, De nombreux jeux à disposition. Sophie et Tom repondent facilement à vos questions et feront l'effort de traduire en français si besoin.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023

8/10 Good

Mary D.

Nice location
A house on a beautifull and calm location. But nearby everything you need as a baker, butcher and supermarket. Also there are nice villages nearby. Friendly contact
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness
Un week-end au vert
Superbe location située entre bocages et plages, le gîte de Sophie et Tom est idéal pour se se déconnecter et se ressourcer. Je recommande vivement
Stayed 3 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Mark S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Ein Traum
Wir waren 2 Wochen da und es war ein absoluter Traum. Das Haus ist von innen wie von außen absolut schön und gemütlich, man hat eine tolle Aussicht und die Lage ist so ruhig und entspannt. Jederzeit wieder!
Stayed 16 nights in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

Quintus-Marini J.

Liked: Cleanliness
Sehr nettes sauberes Haus
Wir waren eine Woche dort im Urlaub mit unseren Hunden das Haus liegt wirklich in einer sehr ruhigen Umgebung, Es ist alles drin vorhanden was man braucht es hat auch alles sehr gut geklappt was die Besitzer uns zugeschickt haben.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Isabelle P.

Liked: Cleanliness
Schönes Haus in der Natur
Schönes großes Haus mit großem Garten. Für Kinder ideal.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

A G.

Nice house for families
Nicely decorated, warm welcoming house, well equipped for families. Great garden with lots of space. Nice situated nearby a lot of beaches, cultural stuff etc…
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Raimund P.

Liked: Cleanliness
Toller Aufenthalt
Angenehm warmes Haus in ländlicher Umgebung mit viel Platz zum Spielen. Ideal für die ganze Familie.
Stayed 14 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

François A.

Liked: Cleanliness
Une maison agréable, dans un cadre paisible et verdoyant.
Un lieu idéal pour passer des vacances en famille ou entre amis, à partir duquel il est facile de rayonner pour visiter la région.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Frank B., Frechen, Köln, D

Groß und ruhig
Schöne Zimmer, gute Betten, ausreichend Bäder für viele Leute. Toller, sehr großer Garten mit vielen Geräten wie Tischtennisplatte usw.
Stayed 14 nights in Jul 2022