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An artist's home, a peaceful retreat, 9 minutes from downtown Rouen

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A harbor with multiple sailing ships docked, a prominent church spire in the background, and a modern building to the right.
A kitchen with wooden cabinets, a lamp, and a vase on a windowsill.
A white metal table and chairs set on a gravel surface, surrounded by a garden with various plants and flowers.
A building with exposed wooden beams and a tiled floor.
A cozy living room with a bed, a sofa, a cabinet, and a table with a tray.

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Highlights

  • Private garden
    A rare find — relax in the peaceful, private garden space.
1 bedroomSleeps 2

Popular amenities

  • Onsite parking available
  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Fenced yard
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Balcony or patio

Explore the area

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Darnétal, Normandie
  • Place, Centre Culturel George Sand
    ‪17 min walk‬
  • Place, Centre d'Histoire Sociale
    ‪18 min walk‬
  • Place, Rouen Cathedral
    ‪9 min drive‬
  • Airport, Rouen (URO-Rouen - Seine Valley)
    ‪17 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

1 bedroom (sleeps 2)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only · Hair dryer

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Office
Separate dining area
Garden

About this property

An artist's home, a peaceful retreat, 9 minutes from downtown Rouen

This smoke-free holiday home features laundry facilities and a garden. The holiday home provides a kitchen with a fridge, an oven, a stovetop and a microwave. Guests can appreciate conveniences, such as a washing machine and a dining area, and other amenities include free WiFi and a patio.
Guest accommodation at this holiday home offers coffee/tea makers and a hairdryer. Rooms open to patios. Kitchens offer fridges, stovetops, microwaves and separate dining areas. Bathrooms include a shower.

Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access (speed: 250+ Mbps (good for 3–5 people or up to 10 devices)). Business-friendly amenities include offices and desks.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on-site or nearby; fees may apply.

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 18
Check out before 11:00 AM
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Children

Adults only
Demander à la propriétaire
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

No pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Check-out instructions

The host requires you to complete the following before checking out:
Gather used towels
Remove personal items and take out the rubbish
Turn off the lights and return the keys
Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.

Important information

You need to know

Property # 1062712a
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
Long-term renters welcome
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 deadlock

About the area

Darnetal

Located in Darnetal, this holiday home is next to a golf course and on a river. Centre d'Histoire Sociale and Museum de Rouen are cultural highlights, and some of the area's attractions include Centre Culturel George Sand and Jardin des Plantes. Looking to enjoy an event or a game while in town? See what's happening at Kindarena or Rouen Espace Karting. Discover the area's water adventures with power boating and fishing nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with hiking and ecotours.
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Darnétal, Normandie

What's nearby

  • Centre Culturel George Sand - 17 min walk - 1.5 km
  • Centre d'Histoire Sociale - 18 min walk - 1.5 km
  • Saint-Ouen Church - 8 min drive - 4.6 km
  • Rouen Cathedral - 9 min drive - 5.3 km
  • Gros Horloge - 9 min drive - 5.3 km

Getting around

  • Beauvoisine Tram Station - 6 min drive
  • Palais de Justice Tram Station - 8 min drive
  • Rouen (URO-Rouen - Seine Valley) - 12 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪L Eglise Brasserie - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Total Access - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Couleur Café - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Café De L'epoque - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Taverne Alsacienne - ‬7 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is An artist's home, a peaceful retreat, 9 minutes from downtown Rouen pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at An artist's home, a peaceful retreat, 9 minutes from downtown Rouen?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at An artist's home, a peaceful retreat, 9 minutes from downtown Rouen?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at An artist's home, a peaceful retreat, 9 minutes from downtown Rouen?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is An artist's home, a peaceful retreat, 9 minutes from downtown Rouen located?

Situated in Darnetal, this golf holiday home is within 1 mile (2 km) of Centre Culturel George Sand and Centre d'Histoire Sociale. Rouen Cemetery and Charles Nicolle Hospital are also within 3 miles (5 km).

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 70 out of 89 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 17 out of 89 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 89 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 89 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 89 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Staff & service

8.0/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.8/10

Check-in

9.6/10

Communication

9.2/10

Location

9.4/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Fiona C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Janine could not have been a better host! We had a fabulous time based at the artist's cottage, from where we explored Rouen, Amiens, the Route des Abbayes and Forêt. The house was well-equipped and wonderfully cool amid the high temperatures and the garden was a delight in which to enjoy dinner or drinks. We would highly recommend the cottage and Janine's hospitality.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Kristin S.

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

Normandie again and again

We had a pleasant stay
Stayed 12 nights in Aug 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Michael L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy
Enjoyable, the house is tidy & easy to relax in.Well equipped & cool in the height of summer
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Sam R.

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

10/10 Excellent!

We had a wonderful stay at this lovely place. Janine, the owner, was so kind and helpful. We took the bus into Rouen, and it was close by and easy to use. There are two markets nearby plus a weekly farmer’s market. The kitchen was well stocked and we ate several dinners in after spending full days driving around the easily accessible countryside. We would definitely stay here again! Thank you, Janine!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 7 July 2025
Thank you very much for your appreciation. I would welcome you with great pleasure.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Lewis B.

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

Great stay near Rouen

A lovely place with a welcoming and helpful host who lives on site. Rouen is easily accessed with frequent buses. The place is secure and quiet (The church next door only rang its bells on Sunday) with a very pretty garden. The garden can only be accessed up a flight of steps outside so not accessible for all. Everything was as described, although the Internet is not fast. We had a great stay at Janine’s place exploring Rouen and the surrounding area.
Stayed 8 nights in Sep 2024
Verified review

6/10 Okay

dale b.

Liked: Cleanliness, communication
For our FIVE night stay, only One small roll of toilet paper was provided. There was a minuscule amount of soap in the bathroom, and no soap or shampoo in the shower. We had to search all the cupboards to find the towels. The bed linen is rough, and the pillow cases don’t fit North American style pillows. On the positive side our host was easy to communicate with, and when asked she gave us extra soap and toilet paper as well as some detergent for the washing machine (much appreciated).I could not find any reference in English to the cleaning fee, but we paid it nonetheless
Minimum soap
One small toilet paper
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 1 November 2025
In a furnished tourist accommodation, shampoo and shower gel are not provided because it is not a guest room; moreover, the bathroom linen is in a closet near the room. You are the only ones who have not found them since I rented this house. There was a whole roll of toilet paper and you had to provide yourself with the additional rolls, the liquid soap was sufficient for a few days' stay. Moreover, I provided you with the laundry when I was not obliged to do so and I responded to all your requests the same evening of your arrival regarding the final cleaning fees. They are noted on the booking site. The sheets are whole pieces of cotton adornments very appreciated by travelers and no one has found them rough to this day. You should read all the comments, which are all very positive. My tourist furnished apartment is classified 3 stars and strictly controlled, and perfectly matches this classification, so I advise you to rent 5-star accommodations in order to meet your requirements.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Jasper d.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Prima locatie voor een bezoek aan Rouen.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

barbara d.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Très joli , super bien placé et très confortable
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Linda L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Charmant petit appartememt nec plus ultra. Toutes les commodités pour un séjour parfait merci dame Janine.
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Rolf v.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Die Unterkunft ist nicht groß, aber sehr schön eingerichtet. Was man braucht, ist da. Via Satellit auch deutsches Fernsehen. Die Vermieterin war sehr freundlich, hilfsbereit und hat uns einen herzlichen Empfang bereitet. Für nur 1,.80 Euro pro Strecke kann man mit dem Bus in 20 min. Rouen erreichen
Das Haus der Vermieterin
Künstlerhaus
links das Gästehaus
Die Kirche liegt direkt gegenüber
Stayed 13 nights in Sep 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Friedrich R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Das Künstlerhaus liegt in einem Vorort von Rouen, dennoch ist es nachts absolut ruhig. Es hat Charme und bietet auf engen Raum jeden Komfort. Es eignet sich sehr gut als Ausgangspunkt für Besichtigungen von Rouen ( sehr leicht mit dem Stadtbus erreichbar ), den wundervollen Abteien St. Martin und Jumieges - selbst der Traumgarten von Monet ist gut erreichbar.Die Gastgeberin ist sehr zuvorkommend. hilfreich und freundlich.Empfehlung für eine ungewöhnliche und schöne Unterkunft!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Alain C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Ok séjour très agreable
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Pascal H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
De l'arrivée au départ le séjour fut exemplaire d'autant que Janine nous a conseillé sur les musées et nous a consacré du temps pour des échanges et une visite de sa collection privée de tableaux. Le lieu est propre, fonctionnel, agréable avec son jardin, le quartier est calme et sa proximité avec Rouen en fait un hébergement idéal pour un séjour.Merci pour tout et au plaisir.
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2025
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Wilma V.

Prima locatie die voor ons voldeed.
Stayed 14 nights in Jul 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 3 August 2025
Het cijfer 3, terwijl u tevreden was, lijkt mij onterecht
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Annette L.

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

Es war sehr schön!

Die Normandie lohnt einen langen Urlaub :-) Wir haben uns sehr wohlgefühlt.
Stayed 12 nights in Jun 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Kurt H.

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

wir haben den Aufenthalt genossen.

Wir haben den Aufenthalt in der schönen, gut eingerichteten Wohnung und die Nähe zu den Busverbindungen in die Stadt sehr genossen. Die Vermieterin war sehr zuvorkommend und nett.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Bernard L.

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

Séjour de convenance

Situât géographique idéale pour nous
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Paul D.

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

Passionnant

Un passionnant séjour dans ce gîte accueillant, calme et chaleureux. Notre belle découverte, c'est Janine, notre hôtesse, dont la sympathie et la générosité, ont si bien su nous faire revivre l'artiste qui vécut en ces lieux, Marcel PELTIER;
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

véronique d.

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

Excellent séjour

Nous avons passé un excellent séjour dans ce gîte très confortable. Bien aménagé avec tout le confort disponible. Un jardin, une terrasse, très appréciables en ces derniers jours d'été. Une très belle maison ancienne, où vécut un peintre et lithographe renommé, Marcel Peltier. Bien situé, à proximité de Rouen, accessible en voiture et surtout en transports en commun. Parking devant la maison ou près de l'église qui est en face. Nous avons été très bien accueillis par sa propriétaire, Janine, très disponible si besoin. Nous recommandons vivement ce gîte.
Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Cécile D.

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

Excellente adresse

Accueil très flexible sur l'horaire, chaleureux et attentionné. Un excellent week-end, dans un appartement plein de charme, très bien équipé, et d'un calme absolu.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Christine N.

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

ruhige Lage, dennoch zentral, sehr gute Einkaufsmöglickeiten vor Ort, wunderbarer kleiner Garten

Wir haben den Aufenthalt sehr genossen. Von dort ist Rouen mit dem Rad schnell erreichbar. Vom Haus aus konnten wir auch eine schöne Wandertour unternehmen. In dem Haus war alles vorhanden, um gut zu kochen. Für alles Erdenkliche war gesorgt.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023
Verified review

8/10 Good

Dominique F.

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

Accès rapide centre de Rouen

Réunion familiale Rouen
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

hélène p.

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

Excellent séjour

Après un accueil très agréable de janine dans une maison bien conçue et confortable, nous avons vu l'armada avec les magnifiques voiliers, la cathédrale et ses rues avoisinantes avec des maisons à colombages pour finir avec un superbe feu d'artifice.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Jean-Paul P.

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

Excellent et inoubliable séjour

Notre séjour fut idyllique dans une maison magnifique, un superbe jardin calme et apaisant. Janine est une personne très accueillante, toujours à l'écoute de ses hôtes. Elle apporte à cet endroit, la sérénité et une gentillesse naturelle. Nous y retournerons. La vieille ville de Rouen et ses alentours sont à découvrir sans la moindre hésitation.
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 3 November 2022
Merci à vous deux pour ce commentaire élogieux . Vous avez été des vacanciers très agréables. La maison était impeccable à votre départ et je vous accueillerais avec beaucoup de plaisir.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Bärbel W.

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

FeWo Chez Simone, Darnetal (Ruoen, Frankreich)

Schöne, kleine FeWo, gut ausgestattet (Mikrowelle, Backofen) im (alten) Anbau eines Fachwerkhaus aus dem 17. Jh. mit Rückseitigem kleinen, abgeschirmten Garten; Parkmöglichkeiten vor dem Haus; freundliche Vermieterin; Darnetal ist ein Vorort von Ruoen, ca. 4 - 5 km zum Stadtzentrum (ideal mit dem Fahrrad). In Darnetal gibt es alles fußläufig zu kaufen; Ortsbild: durch den Ort fließt ein Bach, die Robbec; am linken Ufer unschöne Betonklötze, rechts alte, stimmungsvolle (Fachwerk)Häuser. Guter Ausgangspunkt für Erkundung der östlichen Normandie und entlang der Seine. Wir sind gut erholt und sehr zufrieden. :-)
Stayed 14 nights in Aug 2022

About the host

Hosted by Janine Auvray

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I am a former executive in the communication field and visual artist, I am passionate about plastic art and decoration, and I am delighted to welcome travellers and indicate the cultural and tourit must-sees of the area.

Why they chose this property

I wanted to revive this dependency where my mother used to live while privileging the contact with my guests. I also love to share my passion for art.

What makes this property unique

The key word for this residence is Serenity. The comfort, decoration, and peaceful surroundings allow the residents to recharge their batteries. The garden, protected by the steeple of the Longpaon Church, is a haven of peace just a few metres away from the historic centre of Rouen.

Languages:

English, French

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