Charming well fitted gîte with all modern conveniences, Wi-Fi and large beds
This charming house renovated in early 2014 for 6 people will seduce you with its delicate and refined atmosphere. There is a completely new kitchen (dishwasher, induction hob, oven, microwave, refrigerator, freezer, coffee machine, kettle and toaster), a utility room (washing machine, tumble dryer, iron, ironing board and vacuum cleaner) and a terrace with beautiful views (table, chairs and parasol) in a beautiful fenced garden not overlooked and planted with trees. Charcoal barbecue, table tennis table and some bikes are at your disposal. On the ground floor there is also a comfortable living room with 2 sofas, flat screen television and Wi-Fi, a beautiful fully tiled bathroom equipped with 180x800 cm chromotherapy bath, mirror unit, heated towel rail and hair dryer and a separate toilet. On the first floor, there are 3 bedrooms with great volumes with soothing tones, television and new 160x200 cm, 180x200 cm or 90x200 cm beds to choose from. Bed linen is provided by the owner. The bathroom is equipped with large walk-in shower with large shower head, mirror unit, heated towel rail and hair dryer and there is a separate toilet. The gîte can accommodate 6 people (extra baby cot available) who will also have the pleasure to admire wall-hung paintings of local artists that they can also buy.
Property manager
Sandrine Taillieu
Languages
English, French, Spanish
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Amenities
Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Outdoor space
Parking available
Barbecue grill
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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 are no carbon monoxide detectors or gas appliances 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
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
A car is recommended for transport to and from this property
About the area
Ecos
Located in Vexin-sur-Epte, this holiday home is in a rural area and near theme parks. Claude Monet's Garden at Giverny and French Vexin Regional Natural Park reflect the area's natural beauty and area attractions include Blanche Hoschedé-Monet Museum and Aventure Land. Fishing offers a great chance to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with hiking/biking trails, horse riding and mountain biking nearby.
Vexin-Sur-Epte, Normandie
What's nearby
Villarceaux Golf - 13 min drive - 11.4 km
Château de la Roche-Guyon - 13 min drive - 11.2 km
Claude Monet's Garden at Giverny - 17 min drive - 14.0 km
Monet House Museum - 17 min drive - 14.1 km
Impressionism Museum - 18 min drive - 14.6 km
Getting around
Vernon-Giverny Station - 23 min drive
Rouen (URO-Rouen - Seine Valley) - 61 min drive
Restaurants
Auberge du Prieuré Normand - 9 min drive
Le Moulin de Fourges - 10 min drive
La Casa Victoria - 14 min drive
Château d'aveny - 5 min drive
Le Relais du Chateau - 13 min drive
Frequently asked questions
Is Charming well fitted gîte with all modern conveniences, Wi-Fi and large beds pet-friendly?
No, pets are not allowed at this property.
What time is check-in at Charming well fitted gîte with all modern conveniences, Wi-Fi and large beds?
Check-in begins at 5:00 PM.
What time is check-out at Charming well fitted gîte with all modern conveniences, Wi-Fi and large beds?
Checkout is at 10:00 AM.
Where is Charming well fitted gîte with all modern conveniences, Wi-Fi and large beds located?
This family-friendly Vexin-sur-Epte holiday home is located in a rural location, 3.1 mi (4.9 km) from French Vexin Regional Natural Park, and within 9 mi (15 km) of Claude Monet's Garden at Giverny and Blanche Hoschedé-Monet Museum. Seine and Villarceaux Golf are also within 9 miles (15 km).
Reviews
10
Exceptional
Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
Sandrine made us feel very welcome at this beautiful property. Nothing was too much trouble and we feel very privileged that we had the opportunity to stay in this house and in this region.
Jayne A.
Stayed 15 nights in Dec 2021
8/10 Good
Susan M.
23 May 2018
The house is very well equipped and decorated to a high standard.
We thoroughly enjoyed our stay. The house is very roomy and the garden is lovely. The village is very quiet but well located for Geverny and other towns and places of interest. We enjoyed several BBQ and playing table tennis as the weather was very kind to us. Thank you Sandrine for your hospitality
Susan M.
Stayed 5 nights in May 2018
10/10 Excellent
Verified traveller
27 May 2018
WONDERFUL place in the countryside of France
We stayed for three nights and our family of seven loved it. Sandrine was kind and very attentive to any needs or questions. The bakery next door is to die for.....some of the best pastries we had in all of France. It was a beautiful quiet village that was also quite close to Giverny to visit Monet's gardens. Thank you for the wonderful time!
This cottage was exactly what we were hoping for - a quality property in a quiet French village that was positioned for easy access to the places we wanted to visit (Paris, Versailles, Monet’s garden, and Normandy beaches). The amenities were first rate with two bathrooms (one with a bath, one with a walk in shower), and two separate toilets. The beds were large and comfortable, and the rooms spacious and airy. The wifi was excellent. The garden was a delightful bonus - about half an acre of lawn and flowering shrubs. Off street parking was a bonus too, as was the bakery next door! Sandrine gave us a warm welcome and was an fantastic host. We enjoyed our week very much - thank you, Sandrine!,
Marilyn R.
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2019
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.
10/10 Excellent
Peter R.
29 June 2016
A delightful Gite with a beautiful garden
This Gite is presented to a high standard. It has 3 lovely double bedrooms, each tastefully decorated. The kitchen / dining room is well equipped and comfortably seats 6 people. The lounge is also of a good size with 2 comfortable sofas. The garden is absolutely delightful and lends itself so well to the name of the Gite - "The Secret Garden". There is an outside dining area, and 6 loungers in the garden.
Everything you might want is available, from kitchen utensils to bicycles, along with some children's toys.
The village of Ecos is very small small, and has very few facilities, however it is only a 10 minute drive to the nearest supermarket. It is also no more than 15 minutes from a variety of excellent places to visit, including Monet's Gardens at Giverny and Domaine of Villarceaux.
A very welcome touch was the tray of fresh breads, and the apple juice and milk provided. We also woke one morning to find a dozen fresh eggs on the doormat.
Highly recommended.
We had a very relaxing stay at this lovely spacious gite. It was very quiet with occasional cheerful sounds from the next door primary school. It was a bonus to have a boulangerie next door. While it is in a rural setting, it is close enough for day trips to Paris. Thank you Sandrine from us all.
Lovely property with walled garden. Comfortable, light and spacious. Sandrine, the host was kind and helpful and was available if we had any requests/needed information. Lots of information provided for things to do in the area and further afield. Great patisserie next door.. Quiet, safe location. Would highly recommend.
Loads of space, with big bedrooms, good sofas, big kitchen/dining room. The garden was great: table and chairs and loads of sun loungers and space. Good parking and proximity of the bakery was far too tempting. Loads of kit in the kitchen for cooking. A great location for exploring the area. Would recommend the house and the area for a quiet and relaxing holiday.
Lovely house and garden near Giverny and other fine sites in the beautiful countryside. Sandrine is an accommodating host who takes good care of her guests.
Zeer vriendelijke eigenares.
Aangename woning op het platteland, zeer rustig, goede bedden.
Giverny vlakbij, Rouen op 1u rijden, Normandische kust op 1,5u
Gîte parfaitement conforme à l'annonce, maison très propre, parfaitement équipée, et décorée avec goût.
L'accueil est chaleureux et la propriétaire aux petits soins.
Endroit idéalement situé pour visiter les nombreux sites et endroits intéressants de la région. Nous avons été complètement satisfaits de notre séjour. Nous recommandons complètement ce gîte.
Nous espérons y revenir...
Marie et Marc C.
Belle maison avec un joli jardin. Une hôte très charmante et accueillante. Maison décorée avec beaucoup goût et d’une propreté irréprochable. La maison est très bien équipée et les lits son très confortable, on se sent comme chez soi.
Le Jardin Secret est une adresse à retenir et à recommander aux amis et à la famille.
Tout est parfait ! Nous sommes venus y passer un week-end de trois jours entre amis pour un moment chaleureux et convivial. C’est la propriétaire des lieux qui vous accueille et elle est fort sympathique. La maison est vraiment agréable, très propre et avec tout le nécessaire pour se sentir bien.
Beautiful home and gardens! Unfortunately it was quite a ways to the bakery—I am kidding!!! It is so close and we enjoyed everything we had there. Great lunch at the restaurant a block away and location was perfect for exploring Giverny, Rouen and Honfleur. Sandrine was awesome!
This is the second time we have come to this house. It is a beautiful house, very well maintained. It is big and comfortable. The owner is very kind. You can visit many things near this house.
Although this house is in a small and rather remote village, it was everything one could wish for in a French country home. It was recently renovated and very spacious and comfortable for our group of five ladies. The garden is lovely. Sandrine is a wonderful hostess and gave us a warm, friendly greeting and was very responsive throughout our visit. We highly recommend this property for those who wish to explore the French countryside ! Thank you, Sandrine!
Quiet hamlet, wonderfully appointed home minutes from Giverny
Sandrine was very welcoming - a baguette from the bakery next door along with bottles of cold cider greeted us. The garden is lovely, the home is very comfortable and decorated well. Sandrine provides lots of information for all the activities in the area - no need to go to tourist information center. We enjoyed relaxing in the living room, eating dinner in the large kitchen and sitting in the huge garden. Beds were so very comfortable and the home is spotless. Thank you, Sandrine.
Lovely property with lots of outside space and excellent bat spotting. Quiet village - car essential.
Peter M.
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2019
10/10 Excellent
Martine B.
10 June 2019
een super verblijf
een charmant huis waar men zich direct thuis voelt na een hartelijk ontvangst van de eigenares Sandrine, Sandrine is steeds bereikbaar om de nodige uitleg te geven. de bakkerij is vlakbij, de kamers zijn charmant ingericht, alles is aanwezig in de keuken die zicht en toegang heeft naar de tuin waar het aangenaam vertoeven is.
Dit huis is sterk aan te bevelen!
Merci Sandrine voor je sympathieke ontvangst!
Martine B.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2019
10/10 Excellent
HEIDI & JIM K.
17 May 2019
Great get away
We loved this little home. It is beautifully equipped and decorated. This little village is a wonderful base from which to enjoy the north of France. Sandrine is a wonderful host.
HEIDI & JIM K.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2019
10/10 Excellent
Ken J.
21 February 2019
Wonderful!
My family and I enjoyed this renovated farm house from February 9th to the 12th and we were sad to leave when it came time to go. The home is very spacious and immaculately clean with a beautiful and spacious garden. The place is perfect for those seeking peace and quite of the French country side with a bakery open at 7am, 2 doors down the lane. Larger amenities are available in a 10 minute drive away (a car is a must). We were an hour and a half away from the Normandy beaches and less than an hour from Paris and Versailles.
Sandrine is a very gracious and attentive host (Thank you for the treats!)
We would highly recommend this home to anyone.
Ken J.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2019
10/10 Excellent
Lena P.
3 November 2018
Eine wunderbare Woche
Wir verbrachten eine Woche mit Freunden und unserer kleinen Tochter (knapp 3 J) in diesem wunderschönen Haus. Die Eigentümerin war sehr freundlich und jederzeit ansprechbar. Insbesondere die geschmackvolle Einrichtung des Hauses, das alles bietet was man braucht hat uns gut gefallen. Sogar für unsere kleine Tochter waren Spielzeug, Kinderstuhl, Dreirad und Wickelunterlage vorhanden. Der Garten ist großzügig und schön gestaltet. Wir werden bestimmt noch einmal unsere Ferien hier verbringen und dann länger als eine Woche bleiben.
Lena P.
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2018
About the host
Hosted by Sandrine Taillieu
Farmer and breeder in the charming village of Écos, I would be pleased to welcome you in our charming gîte that has been fully renovated in late 2013 early 2014 in order to offer comfort, relaxation and rest during a weekend or a longer stay. In addition to our farming activity, we also sell pork meat and products in our village and we created a producer market which you can enjoy if you book the first Saturday of the month.
Why they chose this property
In the heart of the Norman Vexin, this beautiful mansion dating from the 18th century is an ideal pied-à-terre to organise your visits and leisure activities. Fully renovated, the gîte blends both antique and contemporary styles and offers an environment ideal for peace and well-being. We will be happy to welcome you and will advise you many tourist sites of the region.
What makes this property unique
The house speaks for itself and inspires peace It is very well fitted, fully renovated inside and located in a beautiful village with nearby shops The bakery and the town hall are your closest neighbours Only 15 min from Giverny, La Roche-Guyon, Vernon, Magny-en-Vexin and Villarceaux and only 1 h from Rouen or Paris.