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Beautifully converted detached Coach House in St Aubin de Bonneval

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The Coach House - The Priory visible in the background
The Coach House and private parking space
Living area with 3 triple sofas and armchair
Dining area
Kitchen

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
4 bedroomsSleeps 7150 sq m

Popular amenities

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

Explore the area

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Avernes-Saint-Gourgon, Normandie
  • Carmel de Lisieux
    ‪33 min drive‬
  • Sainte-Therese Basilica
    ‪35 min drive‬
  • Parc Zoologique Cerza
    ‪39 min drive‬
  • Deauville (DOL-Normandie)
    ‪59 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

4 bedrooms (sleeps 7)

Bedroom 1

1 Single Bed

Bedroom 2

2 Single Beds

Bedroom 3

1 Double Bed

Bedroom 4

1 Queen Bed

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 2

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Outdoor play area
Garden
Dining area

About this property

Beautifully converted detached Coach House in St Aubin de Bonneval

This is a beautifully converted Coach House situated in the hamlet of St Aubin de Bonneval - offering a quiet, safe and family friendly environment for a totally relaxing and stress-free holiday.

The Coach House is very spacious, conveniently arranged for family living and furnished to a high standard. Exposed beams and wood floors lend warmth and charm to the cottage atmosphere. This accommodation has a large secluded rear garden with outdoor dinning terrace and barbecue facilities, and fronted by a driveway with private parking for 2 cars

The Coach House is part of - but secluded and totally separate from - the old village Priory where its English owners live. The Priory's 2 beautiful Lorraine donkeys are your only visible neighbours (greeting you every morning over the garden fence) And the owners are always on hand (if required) to offer local knowledge, help and advice.
St Aubin is situated at the crossroads of Calvados, the Orne and the Eure and offers easy access to all the region’s tourists activities. The local town of Orbec with its restaurants, bars and shopping facilities is within seven minutes drive. A further 10 minutes will bring you to the delightful river town of Bernay - famous for its Farmers' Market, Antique Shops and a wide selection of Bars and Restaurants.

For lovers of street markets - antique flea markets and food - the immediate region provides countless opportunities on a daily basis during the season (April to October) The owners have an antique business and a regular presence in the local markets. They are always on hand to advise guests on the location of the markets (brocantes) and what to look out for.

St Aubin is also within a 45 minutes drive of the delightful and historic coastal towns of Deauville. Trouville and Honfleur and magnificent white sandy beaches of the region. Plus a world class golf course and horse racing venue in Deauville.

For guests wanting to spend the day in Paris, travel is easy - only 1 hour 15 minutes by fast train from Bernay

The owner of the Coach House is a keen Fly Fisherman and can arrange Fly Fishing on a 3km private stretch of the Risle, Normandy's premiere chalk stream for trout.

Property manager

Arkadi de Rakoff

Languages

English, French, Italian

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Amenities

Kitchen
Washer
Pet-friendly
Free WiFi
Outdoor space
Parking available

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House Rules

Check in after 2:30 PM
Check out before 10:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

Pets allowed: dogs less than 23 kg per pet (limit one pet total)
DISCUSSION OF PET MANDATORY BEFORE CONFIRMATION
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
CONDITIONS Bed linen included Towels not included Electricity at 15 cents per metered unit – payable end of stay. €50 cleaning end of stay
£250 damage deposit required (held by VRBO/HOME AWAY) and released end of stay subject to property inspection
Pets must have their own basket for sleeping - and must not be allowed on any of the soft furnishing - beds, sofas ect.

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 not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property
Property Registration Number 6116321145676

We should mention

This property does not have any lifts
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

About the area

Avernes-Saint-Gourgon

Located in Avernes-Saint-Gourgon, this cottage is in a rural area and near theme parks. Musée du Camembert and Coudehard-Montormel Memorial are cultural highlights, and some of the area's landmarks include Eglise Notre-Dame and Manoir de Bellou. Fishing offers a great chance to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with cycling, hunting and horse riding nearby.
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Avernes-Saint-Gourgon, Normandie

What's nearby

  • Musée du Camembert - 17 min drive - 14.1 km
  • Carmel de Lisieux - 33 min drive - 30.2 km
  • Lisieux Cathedral - 34 min drive - 31.0 km
  • Sainte-Therese Basilica - 35 min drive - 32.3 km
  • Parc Zoologique Cerza - 39 min drive - 35.2 km

Getting around

  • Bernay Station - 29 min drive
  • Deauville (DOL-Normandie) - 59 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Le Cheval Bai - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪Auberge de la Truite - ‬15 min drive
  • ‪Les Glycines - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Restaurant le Tournebroche - ‬15 min drive
  • ‪La Maison du Vert - ‬11 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Beautifully converted detached Coach House in St Aubin de Bonneval pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 1 total) with a maximum weight of up to 23 kg per pet.

What time is check-in at Beautifully converted detached Coach House in St Aubin de Bonneval ?

Check-in begins at 2:30 PM.

What time is check-out at Beautifully converted detached Coach House in St Aubin de Bonneval ?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Beautifully converted detached Coach House in St Aubin de Bonneval located?

Situated in a rural location, this cottage is within 12 miles (20 km) of Musée du Camembert, Eglise Notre-Dame and Manoir de Bellou. Coudehard-Montormel Memorial and Graindorge E Fromagerie are also within 16 miles (25 km).

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

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8.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

8.0/10

Location

9.4/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Christine H.

A great week in lower Normandy

This was our first trip to Normandy. The main purpose of our trip was to fly fish some of the rivers in Lower Normandy, visit the historic Normandy beaches and to relax. We had a terrific time doing all three. The Normandy invasion beaches are about an hour and a half away, so we visited them prior to arriving at the Coach House. The Coach House was exactly what we expected. A terrific personal lodging in a quaint, quiet village. We felt that it was our own Normandy home for the week. Our host, Kadi, whose house is right next to the Coach House saw that we had everything we needed for our stay, including fresh eggs and a bottle of wine upon our arrival. The Coach House has a nice yard behind it, with a patio; very conducive to a late dinner, a bottle of wine and star gazing at night. The location is close to local fishing, beautiful Normandy villages, beautiful countryside and fun local markets. Kadi had arranged for us to fish with Jacky, the president of a local fly fishing club. He was one of the most personable, knowledgeable guides we have met. He even went so far as to invite us to his house for a barbecue one evening. We felt very much at home the entire week and it passed much too quickly. We would definitely recommend this locale and rental for a relaxing get away, whether you are interested in fishing, or just disconnecting from the world for a while.
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Claire H.

Amazing place to stay

We had an OUTSTANDINGLY brilliant time here - we stayed for 2 weeks during the summer (just 2 of us) . The coachouse is kitted out perfectly with several comfy sofas, great open plan kitchen and huge bed in the master bedroom which has a beuatiful vaulted ceiling, 3 other bedrooms all well furnished. 2 shower rooms, very handy! The garden is enclosed and is a good size. We ate outside a lot and used the BBQ to cook up various meats we found in the local markets. The garden has lots of roses and lavender which look pretty. The owners also put a big jug of hydrangeas (and a bottle of wine - THANKS!) in the property just before we arrived, which stayed in bloom throughout our stay. Property is very clean and tidy and everything is in good order. The coachouse comes with a parking space just outside the door, which is a bonus and very convenient. St Aubin is small and quiet, which is exactly what we were looking for. The donkey and the pony in the field next to the garden provided an ample source of amusement for us, and we were often persuaded into handing over 'just one more carrot' !! Other than that the only other passing amusment is the odd local villager wandering past. There is only a very small TV in the coachouse, and it only plays DVDs, you can't get any TV signal. This didn't bother us ONE BIT, as we came loaded with books to read and plenty of conversation to catch up on which we somehow fail to do enough of when we're back home - but thought it should probably be mentioned in case it's a disappointment for anyone else. The local town of Orbec was more than we could have hoped for. it's JUST the right size to provide everything you want on this kind of holiday - 2 supermarkets, a local farmers market weekly and several REALLY good local restaurants, plus an lovely Italian restaurant and several local bars which also serve food. In addition to this, there are several villages within 10 minutes drive which also have excellent restaurants. WE ATE WELL on this holiday - and we're foodies, so finding good restaurants is one of our priorities on a holiday - we weren't diappointed! We visited Monet's house at Giverny (2 hours drive) which I can recommend as one of the most beautiful, peaceful and inspiring places I have ever visited. We also visited Versailles (just over 2 hours drive) which was also impressive in a very different way. LOTS of lovely local towns and villages to explore. Owners live next door + are very friendly and helpful

10/10 Excellent

Petra C.

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Rustig op het land

Mooie oude cottage in een heel klein dorpje. Zeer vriendelijke eigenaren die naast de cottage wonen. Auto noodzakelijk, omdat in het dorpje zelf geen voorzieningen zoals bakkerij zijn. Ruime slaapkamers, fijne zithoek in de leefruimte, mooie tuin, en twee directe buren, de ezels Derek en Domino. Voor wie op zoek is naar een authentiek stuk Frankrijk, die is hier op de ideale plek. Afstand tot het strand of een grotere stad zoals Honfleur of Caen circa 1 uur. Aandachtspunt: kamerhoogte op de begane grond relatief laag, inrichting van de badkamers een beetje gedateerd. We hebben er een fijne, rustige vakantie beleefd.
Stayed 14 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Annelies C.

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Coach house

Wij verbleven hier samen met onze 3 tieners en onze hond. We hebben genoten van de rust en ruimte en van het sfeervol ingericht huis. Geen wifi leek even een probleem. Maar we hebben hierdoor veel spelletjes gedaan. Min puntje was de afstand om even een boodschap te doen. De ezels vonden we erg gezellig. Kim en Arkadi waren erg belangstellend. Onze hond is ook verwend met wat lekkers... kortom we hebben een fijne week gehad. Dank je wel!! Liefs Mike, Annelies, Sam, Sterre en Bibianne.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2022

8/10 Good

Hendrik V.

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Authentiek

De woning was super, leuk aangekleed. Ook waren de verhuurders betrokken en verliepen de contacten gemakkelijk. Alleen ligt het huisje erg afgelegen, zodat je veel reistijd kwijt bent om activiteiten ondernemen. Aangezien er geen WiFi is, is de locatievoorzieningen iets minder geschikt om met tieners te verblijven.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

B E.

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Pleasant holiday dwelling

Wonderful owners, who welcomed us and gave us our privacy. Donky domino is in our kids hearts. The space is light and pleasant, both downstairs (do note the lower beams) and upstairs (which was alway cool — unusual and pleasant for these buildings). Garden provides ample opportunity to catch some sunshine.
Stayed 11 nights in Jul 2020

10/10 Excellent

shaun

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The coach house

We had great holiday at the coach house. It provided us with a good base from where we could explore Normandy. An hour from the beaches at deauville and wonderful little towns were within 30 minutes. Kadi was very helpful with tips about restaurants and places to visit. The property had a great open plan living area and the bedrooms upstairs were more than adequate. It had a great enclosed garden for the children to play in and the added bonus of the donkeys in the next plot, the kids loved feeding them carrots every day!
Stayed 10 nights in Aug 2019

10/10 Excellent

Lizzie G.

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Beautiful character property in rural location

Great communication with English speaking owners who are very friendly and helpful both before we arrived and during our stay. The coach house is beautiful and old with wonky sloping floors upstairs, plenty of space and lovely old beams. Nobody lives in the attached part of the property so we didn’t have to worry about the kids being noisy. We arrived and the kids were straight out into the garden where Domino the donkey came over to greet us with a very quiet attempt at a bray! A lovely welcome! Derek and Domino the donkeys at the bottom of the garden were a massive hit with the kids. The highlight of our daughters holiday was being taken into their field to stroke them! The master, double and twin rooms all have views out towards the donkeys. Very quiet hamlet. Really easy drive from Calais euro tunnel. Roads so quiet and empty. Took us 3 hours 15. There were two tolls both of about 8.5 euros. Machines take cards and are easy to use. On the way home we stopped at Le Crotoy in the Somme bay for our picnic lunch. Pleasant town to stretch our legs, have an ice cream and use the loos. We did a fair few miles in the car during our stay but location of the property meant we could reach the north coast and also Paris. We did day trips to Trueville (lovely sandy beach, 1.5 hrs) Bayeux and Arromamches, (1.5 hrs) Versailles (2 and a quarter hours) , Paris (by train from Bernay takes 1.5 hrs) crevecoeur with medieval joust (45 mins) Book a timed passport ticket if you’re going to Versailles (saved us a massive queue). If you want to go up the Eiffel Tower jump the queue type tickets go on sale something like 5 weeks in advance. Orbec is 15 mins away and has a carrefourre market (middle sized supermarket with petrol opposite) and a high street with several boulangeries and green grocer and small spar. Several shops/ restaurants were shut for their summer holiday. NB Bring a hair dryer if you want one. Restaurants don’t open until 7pm unless you are somewhere very touristy There is no razor socket so bring an extra adapter. Electricity bill wasn’t an issue Had to be out by 10am for cleaner. The Church bells (next to the property) do chime the hour and half past but stop over night so you get a good nights sleep. There’s a green gauge tree with branches that overhang the car park space - yummy!! Saw bats, swallows (lots of other birds) and deer Don’t forget to buy some carrots for the donkeys.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2019

10/10 Excellent

GREGORY M.

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Nous avons été très chaleureusement accueillis par Kadi et Kim. La maison est très agréable

Excellent séjour dans une charmante maison

8/10 Good

Isabelle G.

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Quiétude

Endroit charmant et de tout repos à la campagne. Idéal pour déconnecter. Les propriétaires sont très agréables et accommodants À recommander sans aucune hésitation. J'y reviendrais avec plaisir.
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Darren J.

Absolutely perfect !

The property was absolutely perfect for our needs, great layout and good location, Orbec being 10 minutes drive away for all local conveniences. The owners were lovely and more than accommodating during our stay. We had a child's 15th birthday during and Kim was very kind and helpful in liaising with a Boulangerie in Orbec who didn't speak any English, to organise a birthday cake. I will miss waking up and walking into the garden with a coffee to have a chat with Derek the donkey in the adjacent field. Lovely stay, very nice owners, already planning a return trip, what more can I say !! Thank you Kim and Kadi
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

8/10 Good

Thomas S.

Comfortable & welcoming

We have just returned after having a wonderful family holiday (seven of us at one point!) in the Coach House. The house is comfortably appointed with adequate parking space, large garden which was wonderful for the kids where they played, kept company with and fed carrots to Thellie the pony and Derek the donkey in the next field. St Aubin is quiet and small, but not too far from the local towns of Orbec and Le Sap for supermarkets, bars and restaurants. Do not forget to visit the excellent market at St Pierre-Sur-Dive open on Mondays. Also Mont Ormel, Bernay, Pegasus bridge and Camembert are all definitely worthy of a visit. The surrounding countryside is pretty and you are not to far from the seaside resorts of Cabourg, Deauville, Trouville and Honfleur. Finally our thanks to our hosts Kim and Kadi for their wonderful hospitality, entertaining and looking after us. We hope one day to return to the Coach House.
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

8/10 Good

david h.

very homely, comfortable clean, peaceful,

a lovely clean property in very peaceful surroundings . very relaxing and enjoyable the owners were very helpful and freindly would recommed a stay here at anytime. quaint little village neighbours very freindly and so were the animals. good value for money.
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Perfect 5 Star Holiday!

We booked our stay at the Coach House for an extended family holiday. The Coach House was a perfect place to stay - peaceful, tranquil and comfortable. The area downstairs was lovely and roomy - plenty of space for us all to hang out in. And we loved the outside area too - again, lots of room for us and the little ones to run around! The highlight for the kids were Derek and Thelly (the donkey and Shetland pony), who were incredibly sweet and just a little bit fond of carrots! The location of the Coach House is great. We spent all week visiting local towns and villages, and had lots of fun at the local markets which owners Kadi and Kim had recommended. The local countryside is really pretty and one of our favourite afternoons was spent splashing in a stream only 10 minutes away We would definitely recommend staying here, and hope to return another time soon.
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

8/10 Good

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Excellent Normandy Coach house

Excellent accommodation, large and comfortable coach house. The owners live next door and were very friendly and helpful. Situated in a very peaceful and relaxed hamlet, well positioned to explore Normandy. The four of us spent a very pleasant week here. Would certainly return.
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Mike C.

The Coach Hose

The Coach House is situated in the quiet little village of Saint Aubin de Bonneval,approx 10 mins drive thru pretty French countryside to the small town of Orbec.The town offers a selection of shops and restaurants plus a large Supermarket. The cottage itself is rustically charming, offering spacious, comfortable accommation for a family or equally cosy for just a couple.The Master bedroom has a vaulted ceiling and stripped wooden floors. Close neighbours are Derrick the Donkey and Thelly the Shetland pony who will greet you every morning from the ajoining paddock. At the rear of the cottage is a large lawn garden with sun filled patio, equipted with BBQ,ideal for lazy afternoons. The Coach House is ideally situated to explore the delights of Honfleur and Trouville where you can enjoy the freshist of fish and Mussels any way you could think of. Having spent many very enjoyable breaks,at the cottage we only thoroughly recommend it! and intend to spend many more.
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

4/10 Poor

dubrulle

excellentes photos ...!!

Descriptif inexact : chauffage central = quelques radiateurs électriques congélateur = bac à glaçons Poutre traversante dans la piéce de séjour, à 1m65 de H. nous obligeant à nous courber ou nous cogner la tête cloches de l'église toute proche , surtout à 8 H du mat. gîte non sécurisé ( verrou trés trés léger, pas de volets)

About the host

Hosted by Arkadi de Rakoff

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We (Kim and Kadi) have lived here for 20 years - the Coach House is situated on a land (3 acres) and separated from our own main house. As the name implies, our holiday rental cottage is the original's coach man's house of our 1820's property.

Kim has an antique's business and have a regular presence in the region's markets as well as selling in England. They are always on hand during rental periods to help and advise clients who want to visits the markets.

Kadi has a fishing destination company and has access to all the region's best fishing

Why they chose this property

I'm a keen fly fisherman and I was looking for a lovely property that would offer me good access to region's wonderful trout rivers and one that would suit my wife's requirements of peace and tranquility and enough land for animals; That's how we ended up living in an 1820's with a outbuildings and a Coach House.

What makes this property unique

This property is extremely well maintained and furnished and is ideally situated to take advantage of all the region's best tourist activities. Or or for relaxing and chilling out in a peaceful environment.

The owners are always hand to help and advise if required and home animals are delight for children

Languages:

English, French, Italian
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