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Traditional Normandy Cottage

Traditional Normandy Cottage

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Exterior
Living room
Living/Dining
Kitchen
Bedroom 1

Overview of Traditional Normandy Cottage

Reviews
9.4 out of 10 Exceptional
3 bedrooms2+ bathroomsSleeps 6

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washer
  • Dryer
  • Pet-friendly
  • Outdoor space
  • Barbecue grill

Explore the area

La Bellière, Normandie
  • Popular LocationSassy Castle6 min drive
  • Popular LocationMedavy Castle13 min drive
  • Popular LocationCarrouges Chateau17 min drive
  • AirportCaen (CFR-Carpiquet)68 min drive

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Bedroom 1

1 Double Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Double Bed

Bedroom 3

2 Single Beds

2 bathrooms, 1 half bathroom

Bathroom 1

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Bathroom 2

Shower only

Toilet 1

Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Garden
Dining Area

About this property

Traditional Normandy Cottage

An attractive, tastefully converted Normandy barn, located in a half-acre field, in a tranquil, unspoiled area of Orne, near to the medieval towns of Argentan and Sees. Access to the cottage is via a quiet track, usually only used by local farmers and horse riders. It offers a peaceful country hideaway, and is ideally situated to explore the local countryside by car, cycle or on foot, to read, fish or just to relax!

Property manager

John STIVEN
Premier Host
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Languages

English, French

Amenities

Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Pet-friendly
Outdoor space
Barbecue grill

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
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector 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 required for transport to and from this property

About the area

La Bellière

Located in La Bellière, this cottage is in a rural area. Sassy Castle and Medavy Castle are local landmarks, and some of the area's activities can be experienced at Haras Golf and Le Bois Parcours Nature. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.

What's nearby

  • Normandie-Maine Regional Natural Park - 1 min walk
  • Sassy Castle - 6 min drive
  • Medavy Castle - 13 min drive
  • Carrouges Chateau - 17 min drive
  • Bagnoles de l'Orne Casino - 35 min drive

Getting around

  • Le Chateau-d'Almeneches Surdon Station - 16 min drive

Restaurants

  • Maison Jean - 8 min drive
  • Restaurant de Fleure - 12 min drive
  • Au Bon Accueil - 8 min drive
  • P2l - 9 min drive
  • Chez Mimi la Bonne Frite - 9 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Traditional Normandy Cottage pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Traditional Normandy Cottage?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Traditional Normandy Cottage?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Traditional Normandy Cottage located?

This family-friendly La Bellière cottage is located in a rural location, within 3 mi (5 km) of Normandie-Maine Regional Natural Park and Sassy Castle. House of Dentelles d'Argentan and Fernand Léger Museum are also within 9 miles (15 km).

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

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9.0/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Check-in

9.4/10

Communication

9.6/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

8/10 Good

Van de Perre L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
A peaceful place in the country side
We had a good time in the house It is ideal if you have a dog : there is a big garden and you van make nice walks without having to take your car There is a nice food market on Tuesday in Argentan And a very good restaurant La Renaissance also in Argentan There are nice places to visit also The house has enough kitchen tools to cook etc We enjoyed it Ludo and Christine
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2023

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Normandy Gite
We had a lovely week at St Iven. The rural location meant the peace and quiet was wonderful and was much needed! The gite is spacious and well equipped and within easy reach of some very attractive towns, some stunning scenery and all the humbling history that is associated with the Normandy D-Day Landings.
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Damian J.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
A lovely spot
A wonderful location and a lovely house. Near enough to local towns/shops/restaurants (~ 15 min drive).
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Linda D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Restful and calm
This is the second time we have stopped here. The hosts have made a few improvements to add to the general ambience since the last time, but we just love it anyway. It’s peaceful, has all you need and the huge garden is our happy place for the dogs. We will be booking again for next year and can’t wait to come back.
Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Paul Z.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Very relaxing cottage
Our stay was very relaxing in this charming old cottage. It was clean and had all the amenities you could want. Quiet rural location and because the walls are so thick it was nice and cool inside when it was 30 degrees outside.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2023

About the host

Hosted by John STIVEN

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We are a British couple who first moved to Paris in 1976 with our work, enjoying eight years there in teaching and human resources roles. We fell in love with France, and spent much of our free time playing sport and making the most of living in the fantastic city of Paris, and France generally. Our daughter was born in Paris and as a family we returned to the UK in 1984. Since then, we have spent a lot of time back in France, having bought an old farmhouse in 1979, spending many weekends and holidays renovating this derelict acquisition. In 1989, we acquired a dilapidated barn in the adjoining field to our home, and have been renting it out all the year round since 2006. We know how important it is to be comfortable. We have endeavoured to provide quality, comfort and style.

Why they chose this property

We were attracted to the Orne area by its rural environment and tranquillity. Family and friends were puzzled by our enthusiasm for our home there, until they visited when they became total converts and understood completely our fascination for the area. Why do we like it so much?
It is very private and quiet; we have helpful but unobtrusive neighbours within 400 metres who have applauded our hard work; the village, which has no shops, is sparsely populated (about ten houses). However, within about eight kilometres, there are towns with markets, restaurants, shops, riding stables, chateaux. Also,the Normandy beaches are about an hour away by car, and Paris is about 2 hours by train.
It is easy to reach the cottage from coastal ports, airports and stations.

What makes this property unique

The garden (a field, in truth) has ample space for children and adults to play and relax, with very little passing traffic other than the odd tractor and horses in the nearby lane. Comments made by our visitors – some of whom have returned 2 or 3 times, include: What a wonderful location, far from the crowd and quiet enough to hear yourself think. Had a fantastic time in this gorgeous cottage – visited the chateaux and local markets and chilled – will definitely return again. We have all enjoyed our week here. The children love playing in the garden, we love the wonderful birdsong and fire in the evening. The local area is beautiful to walk around. A delightful and very comfortable gite in a tranquil setting, with a huge range of fascinating places to visit within easy reach.

Languages:

English, French

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