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A wonderful vacation home from home - and a great garden for all the family

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Les Gites Champetres
Les Gites Champetres
Three individual patios
Walnut Cottage
Sitting rtoom
Reviews
10 out of 10 Exceptional
4 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 8150 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Free WiFiFree WiFiFree WiFi
  • WasherWasherWasher
  • DryerDryerDryer
  • KitchenKitchenKitchen
  • Barbecue grillBarbecue grillBarbecue grill
  • Outdoor spaceOutdoor spaceOutdoor space

Enjoy the area

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Terre-Et-Marais, Normandie
  • Popular LocationCotentin and Bessin Marsh Regional Natural Park1 min walk
  • Popular LocationD-Day Paratrooper Historical Center11 min drive
  • Popular LocationUtah Beach27 min drive
  • AirportCaen (CFR-Carpiquet)62 min drive

Rooms & beds

4 bedrooms (sleeps 8)

Bedroom 1

2 Single Beds

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 3

2 Single Beds

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Bathtub · Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 3

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Outdoor play area
Garden
Dining Area

About this property

A wonderful vacation home from home - and a great garden for all the family

Normandy, a little piece of heaven for those who look forward to escaping from the hustle and bustle of busy town life to spend their holidays in the delightful ambience of rural France. Long golden beaches, wonderful uncrowded countryside, pretty historic market towns full of traditional patisseries and cafes, but also the many sights reminding us of the World War II landings by Allied troops on the nearby beaches makes Normandy a very special and unique destination.

Walnut Cottage is one of three stone-built cottages in traditional Normandy style. It has two double and two twin-bed rooms, a family bathroom with bath, washbasin and wc, and two shower rooms with a multi-jet shower, washbasin and WC (one en-suite to the ground floor bedroom, making it particularly suitable for elderly guests/grandparents). The cottage has a spacious lounge with comfortable sofa and easy chairs, satellite tv to receive English freeview channels, French TV, channels, a DVDCD player and cd/hi-fi, a fully equipped kitchen with oven/vitro ceramic hob, washing machine and dishwasher, microwave and fridge/freezer, and a dining room with seating for up to eight people. Internet access is provided, as of course is all bed linen and towels, though we do ask our guests to provide their own beach towels. No smoking in the accommodation please, and sorry, but no pets.

In each gite there is also a hairdryer, iron and ironing board and clothes airer. There is also a good selection of books and DVD's and a large selection of literature regarding places of interest and leisure facilities in the area, and there are also a selection of board games and children’s toys .

To complement the exceedingly high standard of internal accommodation, the cottage has its own patio area complete with bbq, dining table and chairs for eight people, two sun beds, and a large sun awning, and which opens out into an extensive fully enclosed garden. For our younger guests this features swings, a slide, climbing rope ladder and trampoline, and the delights of Aladdin's Cave, and for all generations we have an outdoor table tennis table, boules, badminton etc. The property is approached by a separate driveway, has ample enclosed parking, and is just as ideal for families with young children as it is for couples who want a little more space to enjoy this delightful area of Normandy.
For your security a surveillance camera is in place which covers the gite driveway.


Property manager

Terry Nathan

Amenities

Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Free WiFi
Outdoor space
Barbecue grill

House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Check out before 10:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Events

Events allowed

Pets

No 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
Parties and events are allowed on site
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

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

Sainteny

Located in Terre-et-Marais, this cottage is in a rural area and near theme parks. Centre Manche Golf and Velorail of the Vallee de la Vire are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Cotentin and Bessin Marsh Regional Natural Park and Utah Beach. Travelling with kids? Consider Lessay Raceway and Aerodrome and Coutances Botanical Garden. Windsurfing and surfing/body boarding offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with hiking and horse riding nearby.
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Terre-Et-Marais, Normandie

What's nearby

  • Cotentin and Bessin Marsh Regional Natural Park - 1 min walk
  • D-Day Paratrooper Historical Center - 11 min drive
  • Airborne Museum - 19 min drive
  • Sainte-Mere-Eglise Church - 19 min drive
  • Utah Beach - 27 min drive

Getting around

  • Carentan Station - 13 min drive

Restaurants

  • Oncle Scott's - 11 min drive
  • Le Contoir des Marais - 12 min drive
  • Pizzeria des Arcades - 11 min drive
  • Le Quai 16 - 11 min drive
  • Bar du Centre - 10 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is A wonderful vacation home from home - and a great garden for all the family pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at A wonderful vacation home from home - and a great garden for all the family?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at A wonderful vacation home from home - and a great garden for all the family?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is A wonderful vacation home from home - and a great garden for all the family located?

This family-friendly Terre-et-Marais cottage is located in a rural location, 0.1 mi (0.1 km) from Cotentin and Bessin Marsh Regional Natural Park, and within 9 mi (15 km) of Centre Manche Golf and D-Day Paratrooper Historical Center. Lessay Raceway and Aerodrome is 12.1 mi (19.5 km) away.

Reviews

10

Exceptional

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9.6/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

9.0/10

Communication

9.0/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

David B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Location superbe
Nous avons énormément apprécié ce séjour. Le gérant a pu répondre à nos demandes et à apporter toute son aide (très prévenant). L’endroit est très calme et il y a beaucoup d’espace. Les enfants ont appréciés les jeux qui était à disposition et entretenus. Nous reviendrons sans hésiter.
Stayed 8 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

FABRE G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Très beau gite conforme à l'annonce
Grande propriété où l'on se sent presque chez soi, grand espace vert pour les enfants et pour lesquels un cabanon dédié contient "plein" de jouets , salons de jardin avec barbecue privatif pour chacun des gites ( il y en a 4) ping-pong, jeux extérieurs, balançoires trampoline etc. etc. le gite était parfait et très propre à notre arrivée, l'accueil des propriétaires était charmant et amical, un salon en bas et un autre à l'étage, 2 TV, 3 wc, literie très correcte, nous avons apprécié les trois salles de bains y compris celle de la chambre du bas bien pratique avec son wc, la cuisine est très bien équipée également; Tout est fait pour accueillir les gens dans les meilleures conditions possible . Nous avons apprécié ce séjour grâce aux petits soins perpétuels de nos hôtes, ce malgré une météo très défavorable en cette période mais générale . Nous recommanderons ce gite agréable, au calme et de qualité situé dans le centre du cotentin et finalement à équidistance des principaux points d'intérêt de la région .
Stayed 10 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Eric H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Superbe séjour
Nous avons passé un excellent séjour dans ce logement. Le gîte est très propre, parfaitement équipé, et tout est adapté pour les jeunes enfants. Le grand espace extérieur avec notamment les jeux pour les enfants est un vrai bonheur pour des vacances en famille reposantes. Les hôtes sont très accueillants et prévenants. Nous reviendrons avec plaisir
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Hansjoerg W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Normandie/ Terry and Liliane
Die Wohnung hat voll und ganz der Beschreibung gepasst. Die Besitzer waren immer erreichbar und sehr hilfsbereit und freundlich. Wir haben die Zeit genossen.
Stayed 12 nights in Jul 2020

10/10 Excellent

Patrick H.

Super maison et des hôtes formidable
Très belle maison, spacieuse et propre idéale pour 4 couples. Un super accueil avec un frigo et la cuisine avec les premières nécessitées et un panier de produits locaux en cadeau. La gentillesse du couple Terry et Liliane n'a pas de limite .................. bravo à eux.
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2017

About the host

Hosted by Terry Nathan

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We were asked by one of our neighbours to explain why, coming from Switzerland and England respectively as we do, and with the whole of Europe on our doorstep, we chose to come to live in Normandy. Liliane's response was immediate - the ambience - and since French is her first language she was able to amplify that one word and make them understand, whereas with my limited French I would probably have responded with 'la boulangerie' and left it at that! The house is classic French, the grounds are substantial, the property is situated on the edge of the village which is large enough to have all the requirements of day to day living, but small enough to know you belong here, and the neighbours, French and just a few English, are all friendly and helpful.

Why they chose this property

For our guests, not only will they enjoy the benefits of staying in fully self-contained accommodation which is large enough to accommodate family and/or friends, it opens out into its own patio area, ideal for the almost obligatory early evening aperitif before settling down in the comfortable lounge to watch TV or one of the selection of DVDs provided.

Every day can be an excursion to somewhere different; perhaps spend the day at St Germain-sur-Ay or Pirou, close to the harbour towns of Carteret and Portbail, where the fine white sandy beach and warm waters make it an ideal family bucket and spade day to build sandcastles, or take a camera to capture the memories of the WWII landings at Omaha or Utah beaches, Another day can be to historic Carentan, referred to in the tourist literature as 'the capital of the Marais' because of its location at the heart of the marshes from where it derives its name, or slightly further afield to Caen, the powerful business side of Normandy, bustling and business like with its fine shopping areas, and many trade fairs and the like.

What makes this property unique

The original English owners built the gites in 2007 and over the following seven years created a wonderfully tranquil holiday environment for their many hundreds of guests. Liliane and I bought the property in 2014 and have continued the wonderful work done by Helen and Ian and their parents, and done our best even to surpass the exceedingly high standards they insisted upon, as the five star reviews we have earned will show. We have long enjoyed the rural delights of Normandy, and after many years of travelling the globe, finally wanted to settle down and enjoy the relaxed life-style this region offers its residents and visitors alike, and where more obvious for us than here, centrally situated between Liliane's birthplace in Geneva, Switzerland and mine in Lincoln, UK. Within days of our arriving here, the mayor called to make us feel welcome, the owner of the local bar likewise, the couple running the routier restaurant couldn't have been more friendly - actions always did speak louder than words - and the baguette, fresh from the oven in the patisserie each morning, is enough reason on its own for us to enjoy our new life here. Much of my early working life was spent in the Army, three years of that with the NATO headquarters near Paris as it was in those days, and that was when I first 'discovered' Normandy for myself; of course I felt a kinship for its more recent military history, but the more time I spent visiting the wonderful towns and villages, the closer I came to appreciating all that this province has to offer, never dreaming that one day I would be fortunate enough to belong here.
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