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The Thatched Pigeonnier Cottage (Dovecote)

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Interior
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
Exterior

Reviews

8.0 out of 10

Very good

Entire home

2 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 6

Popular amenities

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

The Thatched Pigeonnier Cottage (Dovecote)

This circular Dovecote and attached cottage are one of the oldest properties in the area and has quirky features like, wooden beams, original pigeon holes in the walls, spiral staircase in dovecote, plus log burner, originally part of Chateau Fincel it was built in the 1600's and has been renovated keeping with tradition but giving an up dated living style to last for a few hundred years more. In the middle of the countryside with views across farmland and the possibility of cows looking through the fence within feet of the window, with 2 double bedrooms 1 en suite, separate bathroom plus sofa bed in lounge. Free WiFi, UK Freesat TV, DVD, Washing machine, Log burner, Electric cooker, Microwave and BBQ. Just 4 hour easy drive from Le Shuttle/Calais ferry or 1.2 hours from St Malo or Cherbourg Ferry and 45 min from Caen. The local town Tessy sur Vire has a full variety of shops, bank with cashpoint and Carrefour supermarket just 5 min drive away.

Property manager

Tony Quick

Languages

English

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in the cottage: WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Car required
  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Electric kettle
  • Hob
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Spices
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 2 bathrooms
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Fireplace
  • Living room
  • Wood stove

Entertainment

  • Books
  • DVD player
  • Games
  • TV with cable/satellite channels
  • Video library

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Fenced yard
  • Garden
  • Patio

Laundry

  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly
  • Welcoming dogs only
  • 3 pets total

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • In a rural location

Things to do

  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Cycling nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • First aid kit
  • Fire extinguisher

General

  • Garden

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Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 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
Welcoming dogs only
3 total pets
Restrictions apply; for more information contact the property on the number on the booking confirmation
Note from host: Contact owner for further information

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 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
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

Dovecote Thatched Cottage Tessy Bocage
Dovecote Thatched Cottage
Dovecote Thatched Tessy Bocage
Dovecote Thatched
The Dovecote Thatched
The Dovecote Thatched Cottage Cottage
The Dovecote Thatched Cottage Tessy-Bocage
The Dovecote Thatched Cottage Cottage Tessy-Bocage
The Dovecote Thatched
The Dovecote Thatched Cottage Cottage
The Dovecote Thatched Cottage Tessy-Bocage
The Dovecote Thatched Cottage Cottage Tessy-Bocage

About the area

Map
Tessy Bocage, Normandie

What's nearby

  • Souleuvre Viaduct - 26 min drive - 23.8 km
  • Normandy American Cemetery and Memorial - 60 min drive - 78.0 km
  • Mont-Saint-Michel Abbey - 61 min drive - 73.7 km
  • Omaha Beach - 62 min drive - 79.2 km
  • Mont-Saint-Michel - 63 min drive - 75.3 km

Getting around

  • Villedieu-les-Poêles Station - 24 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Les Routiers - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Cafe du Haras - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Hippocampe - ‬19 min drive
  • ‪Restaurant de la Gare - ‬13 min drive
  • ‪La Pomme d'Or - ‬13 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is The Thatched Pigeonnier Cottage (Dovecote) pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 3 total).

What time is check-in at The Thatched Pigeonnier Cottage (Dovecote)?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at The Thatched Pigeonnier Cottage (Dovecote)?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is The Thatched Pigeonnier Cottage (Dovecote) located?

Located in a rural location, this family-friendly cottage is 8.3 mi (13.3 km) from Velorail of the Vallee de la Vire and 10.4 mi (16.8 km) from Hambye Abbey. Green Beach and Notre Dame Church are also within 16 miles (25 km).

The Thatched Pigeonnier Cottage (Dovecote) Reviews

Reviews

8.0

Very good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 5 out of 16 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 8 out of 16 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 16 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 16 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 16 reviews" "

6.6/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

2/10 Terrible

shaun r.

Disliked: Cleanliness
The old dovecote
Well where to start..it was our base for two weeks in Normandy..taking in all the history dday ect..he building is beautiful is of a fantastic solid wall construction.with thatched roofs.. The owner was great and answered qurues quickly. I am marrued to a beutifull swiis lady..who has high expectations regarding cleanliness.. And my farther was supposed to be visiting at 80 years if age in good health and walks very reasonably..and us slightly overweight..if he had arrived he would never have got up either stairs.or indeed use the bathroom. As the property description was well very sparring when it came to just how small the toilet bath shower room were. The bathroom is from around 1970..the toilet is extreemly low..the wall extreemly close to your head..we thought wed make the most if it..then the wife got to the kitchen area..the fridge had moukd in it..she cleaned that..the oven had mould muck in we never used that..she removed all knives forks ect and washed all as the knife draw was full of dirt..we used and washed all left them out each day..i heard screaming one mirning..the towels were covered in dirt..i found from ants running around in the cieling.thousands of them..the bathroom was covered in every day.. Now during tge 1st week im sat at kitchen table watching what apoeared to be dirt dropping on the table..and ants dropping into my wifes hair...unfortunately it had been dropping all over me to ..to this sent me into a coughing fit i eventually neededmedicin
Stayed 14 nights in May 2024

6/10 Okay

Angea S.

Disliked: Cleanliness
Dog friendly gite in Normandy countryside
Gite looked fine on arrival but once inside there was a cleanliness issue. Lots of dog hairs, Marks on kitchen unit doors, fly paper hanging over the dining table full of flies. Only used one side of the gite although the other side was better but we used the side that contained the kitchen and en suite facilities in the bedroom. Next to grazing cattle’s so didn’t open the windows due to the fly situation although this is normal in Normandy and fly papers have to be used but away from dining facilities, please. The gite itself is well equipped with everything you could possibly need and enough games to last a lifetime. Peaceful area. We left early as we didn’t feel comfortable and I didn’t go on holiday to clean up after other people and their animals. It’s hard for owners when they are not on site and have to rely on other people to look after their property. Would we return? Unfortunately not.
Stayed 9 nights in Aug 2023

8/10 Good

Leslie B., Kenilworth, UK

Quirky
A quirky property deep in the Normandy countryside Quite comfortable but agility needed to manage staircases.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

8/10 Good

Christine P.

Quirky Holiday Home
The Dovecote is a lovely holiday house. It is very quiet and peaceful - just lots of cows! You are close to lots of attractions such as Mont St Michael, Bayeux, The Normandy beaches, St Lo., etc. There are lots of supermarkets to buy bread and cheese, so you can indulge in the great food!
Stayed 11 nights in Aug 2022

8/10 Good

Natalie B.

Lovely Dovecote
Lovely property, lovely area. Was very nice having very inquisitive cows as neighbours! Enjoyed our stay very much as did the dogs!

10/10 Excellent

Janet F.

Peace & quiet in the countryside yet close to local village & road links to all tourist destinations
Attractive, well maintained property in secluded grounds with lovely views onto neighbouring farm. Well kept and clean with all necessary facilities to make a home from home holiday. Good for exploring but also comfy enough to spend a day at home. Great location for a wide variety of activities and tourist visits including markets, beaches, gardens, places of historical interest, walking etc. We visited Honfleur, Bayeaux, Normandy beaches, Mont St Michel, St Malo, Carolles Beach, and Dinan to name a few. Owner's provided lots of useful advice and made helpful suggestions to ensure the holiday met our needs by prompt response to our questions. Local riverside walk was an excellent suggestion. Would recommend to families, couples, friends. Probably challenging to the disabled or infirm unless able to sleep on downstairs sofa bed as staircases steep or spiral. Although there are restaurants nearby we tended to go out for the day and eat before returning home or cook at home.
Stayed 10 nights in Aug 2016

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful, extraordinary place to stay
We enjoyed our stay at the dovecote very much... An enchanted place and special retreat to stay for your holidays. We visited mont st michel, the normandy landing beaches, barfleur, and by chance also so many other beautiful little places maybe less famous but nontheless intriguing. Our dogs loved the garden! Thank you for letting us stay at your lovely house!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

sarah a.

vacances en Normandie en Aout !
Nous voulions le calme de la campagne et c'est réussi. La maison est pleine de charme. Nous avons fait beaucoup de visite dans les 60 kms aux alentours. La semaine a été riche et bien remplie.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023

8/10 Good

Dorit G.

Liked: Cleanliness
lovely dovecote
Liebevoll eingerichtetes Häuschen, Einrichtung etwas in die Jahre gekommen. Super naturnah, man hört nichts außer Blätterrauschen und Muhhhh :-) . Achtung bei Personen, die fast 2m groß sind, Treppe und Betten könnten etwas klein/eng werden. Garten ringsum eingezäunt, ideal für unseren Hund. Küche voll ausgestattet, nur eine Kaffeemaschine fehlt.
Stayed 10 nights in Jul 2023

8/10 Good

hupin a., France

Liked: Cleanliness
Agréable maison
Maison très agréable et atypique, mobilier anglais très joli, centre ville à 3 km ce qui est très pratique, le seul bémol est le mobilier de jardin, un petit investissement pour une table et un parasol serait bienvenus.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2021

4/10 Poor

PHILIPPE T., Buvrinnes

un vieux pigeonnier triste...
un confort d'un autre siècle , une literie abominable, une cuisine peu propice à un bon séjour, le mobilier de terrasse honteux ! la télé only in English... état général poussiéreux... Bref, à oublier !

8/10 Good

Andrea V.

Bijzonder huisje
We hebben een prima verblijf gehad in dit bijzondere huisje. Een kleine oase in het mooie Franse landschap, wel wat ver weg van alle bezienswaardigheden, maar perfect als je rust zoekt.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Brigitte D.

Het was een leuke locatie
Het was een zeer traditionele woning in de stijl van Normandië - leuk
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2020

8/10 Good

A.C. d.

Liked: Cleanliness
Unieke vakantie in voormalige duiventil in prachtig Normandisch landschap.
Toen wij besloten hadden onze vakantie in juli 2020 in Normandië door te brengen, gingen we op zoek naar een goed vakantiehuis. Daar waren we snel mee klaar, want ons oog viel op The Dovecote en toen waren we meteen verkocht. Het is een unieke vakantiewoning, gelegen in een prachtig landschap. Wij hebben vandaaruit grote tochten gemaakt, maar ook heerlijk bij het huis verbleven. Een aanrader.
Stayed 14 nights in Jul 2020

10/10 Excellent

Karin W.

Liked: Cleanliness
Die perfekte Erholung
Der Taubenschlag ist sehr versteckt, aber nachdem wir ihn gefunden hatten waren wir begeistert: ruhige Lage und sehr gute Ausstattung. Nur Kühe weckten uns morgens. Wir waren jeden Tag unterwegs um die Normandie zu entdecken. Die Vermieter sind nett und die Kommunikation mit ihnen war sehr angenehm, obwohl wir sie nicht persönlich kennengelernt haben, aber die liebevolle Einrichtung des Taubenschlags hat sehr viel über sie ausgesagt. Vielen Dank Familie Quick. Wir haben das Haus schon weiterempfohlen.
Stayed 9 nights in Jul 2020

8/10 Good

Jean-Jacques B.

séjour pittoresque
Ancien pigeonnier, le bâtiment est agréable et pittoresque, la situation très calme malgré la présence d'une grande étable à côté. Le mobilier (très british) est solide et de bonne qualité. Le point négatif (comme dans toutes les résidences de ce standing : la salle d'eau et les toilettes, mal conçues et trop étroites, trop petites. Excellent rapport qualité-prix.