La Douve

3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 6140 sq m

Popular amenities

Pet-friendly

Fireplace

Washer

Kitchen

Barbecue grill

Outdoor space

Enjoy the area

Négreville, Normandie

Sainte-Mere-Eglise Church19 min drive
Cherbourg Tourism Office21 min drive
La Cité de la Mer22 min drive
Caen (CFR-Carpiquet)75 min drive

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Queen Bed

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 2

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 3

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio

Kitchen

Garden

Dining Area

About this property

La Douve - 3 bedroom luxury cottage for family or friends

La Douve

A superb and spacious 3 bed cottage designed for families and Friends

3 bedrooms, with 3 fabulous en suite shower rooms...feel the 5 star hotel quality!
Delightful gardens, wood burner and great place to discover Normandy from.

The interior decoration has been carried out with love and a touch of theatre by the owner Mr Daniel Parker, a BAFTA award winning and oscar nominated make-up artist for the film industry. The result are a delightful cottage full of personality and wonderful attention to detail.

A solid oak front door opens into a large open plan room with a rare example of a perfectly preserved ancient Norman inglenook fireplace as centre piece. Complete with fireside snug, farmhouse style dining table and chairs and a fully equipped thoroughly modern kitchen cleverly harmonised with the original architectural elements of the building, this room truly feels like the heart of the home and combines the living and dining area with fully equipped kitchen (dishwasher, hob & microwave oven), TV/DVD.

The second ground floor room provides a flexible bedroom space depending on your group requirements, and can be configured as a double or twin en suite bedroom with a very high quality zip together bed base and mattresses. The room has a charming rustic atmosphere, with exposed stonework and timbers. The doors to this room have been widened for wheelchair access if necessary.

A wooden staircase from the main living area takes you to a small galleried landing leading to two further bedrooms.

The “Blue Bedroom “ is the largest upstairs room with a double bed and luxurious en suite shower room.

The “Green Bedroom” has a double bed and luxurious en suite shower room.

The peaceful atmosphere of the bedrooms is accentuated by high ceilings with exposed beams, a combination of natural stone and Farrow & Ball painted walls, the play of light from large south facing dormer windows, with views towards ornamental cherry trees and a traditional apple orchard in the distance.

Outside and downstairs at the rear of the cottage there is a sun terrace with picnic table and BBQ area and a beautiful well-maintained flower garden and lawn area

The cottage is equipped with Wi-Fi and has thermostatic heaters throughout, along with good quality insulation and windows for all year round letting.

There is plenty of parking space outside and a shared laundry facility in a separate outbuilding adjoining the cottage.

Property manager

Daniel Parker

Languages

English, French, German

Amenities

Kitchen

Washer

Pet-friendly

Outdoor space

Barbecue grill

Fireplace

Hot tub

Kitchen

Washer

Dryer

House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM

Check out before 11:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Events

No events allowed

Pets

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

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 and a deadlock

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

About the area

Negreville

This cottage is located in Negreville. Regional Cider Museum and Museum of Brandy and Old Trades are cultural highlights, and some of the area's activities can be experienced at Cherbourg en Cotentin Golf and Cidrerie-Distillerie Theo Capelle. La Maison du Biscuit and Fun Box are also worth visiting.

Négreville, Normandie

What's nearby

Museum of Brandy and Old Trades - 9 min drive
Sainte-Mere-Eglise Church - 19 min drive
Cherbourg Tourism Office - 21 min drive
La Fiere Bridge and Iron Mike Monument - 21 min drive
La Cité de la Mer - 22 min drive

Getting around

Valognes Station - 12 min drive

Restaurants

Le Moulin de la Haulle - 6 min drive
Le Versailles Normand - 9 min drive
A la Cantine - 5 min drive
Le Relais du Cotentin - 9 min drive
Bar du Centre - 9 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is La Douve - 3 bedroom luxury cottage for family or friends pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at La Douve - 3 bedroom luxury cottage for family or friends?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at La Douve - 3 bedroom luxury cottage for family or friends?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is La Douve - 3 bedroom luxury cottage for family or friends located?

Situated in Negreville, this cottage is 3.1 mi (4.9 km) from Cotentin and Bessin Marsh Regional Natural Park and within 6 miles (10 km) of Brix Church and Regional Cider Museum. Cour du Château and Museum of Brandy and Old Trades are also within 6 miles (10 km).

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Wonderful

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9.0/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Check-in

9.0/10

Communication

9.4/10

Location

8.4/10

Listing accuracy

10/10 Excellent

David C.

4 May 2023

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

Enchanting property. Beautiful garden, Lovely area. Perfect host. Party all over 70 and had a wonderful time. Will return.

Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Florian M.

4 November 2022

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

Charme et calme

Lieu calme et bucolique, accueil extra de Daniel qui est d’une grande gentillesse et plein de petites attentions à l’égard de ses hôtes ! On a adoré le côté très cosy de l’hébergement.

Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Michael W.

1 November 2022

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

A wonderful october break

A very well appointed cottage in a beautiful garden.An ideal setting in a beautiful part of the world.

Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2022

6/10 Okay

Verified traveller

24 October 2021

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication

Disliked: Listing accuracy

surprise à l'arrivée

gite confortable, propre , bien situé dans le Cotentin mais nous avons eu la surprise à l'arrivée par le fait qu'il y a deux gites dans la maison qui apparait sur l'annonce et que cette mitoyenneté n'était pas indiquée dans l'annonce. Par ailleurs un TER passe à 200m environ à l'arrière de la maison.

Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2021

4/10 Poor

Vincent L.

4 September 2021

Liked: Location

Disliked: Cleanliness, communication

Dommage !

Bel écrin de verdure, plein de charme et de calme (le T.E.R. passe dans le fond du jardin, Dieu merci pas souvent). Malheureusement la propreté n'est pas au rendez-vous ! Vaisselle sale (surtout les casseroles et faitouts), pleins d'insectes morts alors que le ménage semble avoir été fait une ou deux heures avant notre arrivée (traces de détergent dans l'évier). Nous avons bougé un lit du rez-de-chaussée (pour éviter une fuite venant de la douche du 1er étage !) et avons découvert sous le lit un tas de saletés et moutons, prouvant que le ménage est fait d'une façon très partielle (en temps de Covid !). Notre hôte, anglais, ne veut qu'une clientèle internationale ne parlant qu'anglais, résultat : chaînes de TV anglaises exclusivement, consignes en anglais aussi. A déconseiller à toute clientèle non internationale ayant pas peur de la saleté ! Pour 135 € / nuit à trois adultes, un peu cher pour une telle prestation ... Beautiful green setting, full of charm and calm (the train passes in the back of the garden, thank God not often). Unfortunately the cleanliness is not there! (especially the pots and pans), full of dead insects while the cleaning seems to have been done an hour or two before our arrival (traces of detergent in the sink). We moved a bed on the ground floor (to avoid a leak from the shower on the 1st floor!) And discovered a pile of dirt and sheep under the bed, proving that the cleaning was done in a very partial way. (in times of Covid!). Our host, English, only wants international customers who speak only English, result: English TV channels exclusively, instructions in English too. Not recommended for any non-international clientele not afraid of dirt! For 135 € / night for three adults, a bit expensive for such a service ...

Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2021

About the host

Hosted by Daniel Parker

Daniel fell in love with the area whilst working on the HBO Band of Brothers series in 2000, part of which describes the D-day landings on nearby Utah beach and the subsequent battle for the peninsular which is now my home. The peacefulness of the countryside and the emptiness of the local beaches combined with a way of life that has changed little over the last few hundred years makes it ideal retreat from the hustle and bustle of everyday life. Because of Daniels' work in film production, his work schedule can be quite hectic and unpredictable and Manuela works as an Ayurvedic doctor in her Berlin based clinic and is a top and acupuncturist also takes her around the world as an international specialist. It is usually with a huge sigh of relief that both he and Manuela return to my peaceful haven to unwind! We hope you will enjoy the farm and the surroundings as much as we do, & whilst we live on site, rest assured your cottage have their own private spaces.

Why they chose this property

The area being so beautiful and the potential of the property and grounds was too good an opportunity to pass up, it has taken a long time, but it has been worth it, I hope you enjoy the place as much as we do!

What makes this property unique

The property is tucked away in a tiny hamlet of its own, extremely private and off the beaten track, although close to the local network of cycleways and a short drive to local shops/bakery and restaurants. And the beaches are fantastic, again just a short drive, and then of course the whole area is steeped in history from the Vikings to WWII and the D-day landings. Please remember that we also accept dogs (up to 2 per booking) to share your relaxing walks with... with the entire family ; )