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Self Contained Gite with lovely country views

Cottage in Saint-Martin-de-Cenilly with kitchen and patio

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Reviews

9.8 out of 10, Loved by Guests
1 bedroomSleeps 2

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Outdoor space
  • Barbecue

Explore the area

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Saint-Martin-De-Cenilly, Normandie
  • Place, Hambye Abbey
    ‪8 min drive‬
  • Place, Cornille-Havard Foundry
    ‪19 min drive‬
  • Place, Poeslerie Museum and House of the Lacemaker
    ‪20 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

1 bedroom (sleeps 2)

Bedroom 1

1 Double Bed

Bathroom 1

Soap · Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Garden
Dining area

About this property

Self Contained Gite with lovely country views

La Cure is situated at the end of a 230metre lane off a quiet country road. It is surrounded by farm land containing many mature trees and the 'bocage' or 'banks' surrounding the fields for which this area is famous. It is ideal for a couple wanting to get away from it all and unwind. It is just 10 minutes from the popular market town of Gavray with its supermarket, shops, banks and restaurants. The cathedral town of Coutances and the copperware tourist town of Villedieu les Poeles can be reached in 20 mins. Perfectly situated for days out at the Mont St Michel, St Malo, Bayeux and D-Day Beaches etc.

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Amenities

Kitchen
Free WiFi
Outdoor space
Parking available
Barbecue

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 21
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

No pets allowed
Inform owner when booking
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

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 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, a first aid kit and a deadlock
Property Registration Number 50030116372

We should mention

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

Saint-Martin-de-Cenilly

Located in Saint-Martin-de-Cenilly, this cottage is in a rural area. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Hauteville-sur-Mer Beach and Saint-Martin de Brehal Beach, while Poeslerie Museum and House of the Lacemaker and Museum of Fine Arts are cultural highlights. Coutances Botanical Garden and Champrepus Zoo are also worth visiting. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
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Saint-Martin-De-Cenilly, Normandie

What's nearby

  • Hambye Abbey - 8 min drive - 8.2 km
  • Coutances Cathedral - 19 min drive - 19.7 km
  • Cornille-Havard Foundry - 19 min drive - 20.5 km
  • Poeslerie Museum and House of the Lacemaker - 20 min drive - 21.2 km
  • Champrepus Zoo - 21 min drive - 22.0 km

Getting around

  • Coutances Station - 17 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪la Baratte - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Bar des Sports - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪O Délices du Coin - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Le Krill Auberge de La Baleine - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Le Krill - ‬8 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Self Contained Gite with lovely country views pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Self Contained Gite with lovely country views ?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Self Contained Gite with lovely country views ?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Self Contained Gite with lovely country views ?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Self Contained Gite with lovely country views located?

Situated in a rural location, this cottage is 4 mi (6.4 km) from Hambye Abbey and within 12 miles (20 km) of Coutances Botanical Garden and Coutances Cathedral. Poeslerie Museum and House of the Lacemaker and Cornille-Havard Foundry are also within 12 miles (20 km).

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

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9.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

9.6/10

Communication

9.4/10

Location

9.6/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Chris W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Brilliant stay . Lovely quiet location . Everything provided that we needed.Plenty of space and a comfy bed Convenient location for seeing what we wanted to . Just wish we had longer .Lovely hosts and we hope to visit again
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Glynis K.

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

Normandy

Lovely first floor gite with beautiful views. Country setting with 20mins to 1hour over some beautiful attraction invluding D day beaches ,museums, Abbies and fantastic beaches.
Stayed 10 nights in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Saskia L.

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

Nice gite

Perfect for our holiday
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Malcolm W.

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

Normandy

Lovely property. Great hosts. Very clean and all the requirements were met for a very pleasant stay. Completely recommend this holiday property.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Chris B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Our hosts Roger and Mary were fantastic. So helpful and considerate. They made sure we had everything we needed and more. Were experts about the local area and had some great recommendations for trips and restaurants. I would recommend them and their lovely gite everytime!!
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Robert F.

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

Preface & Quite

Ideal relaxing location.
Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Graham S.

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

Lovely

Have already completed this survey, good time, good accommodation, helpful hosts.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Karen B.

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

A gem of a gite

A gem of a gite. In peaceful surroundings. Very clean, comfortable and well equipped. A lovely warm welcome from the owners Roger and Mary. Well placed for visits to the coast and many places of interest.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Stuart S.

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

Lovely Gite

On arrival we were given a lovely friendly welcome. The gite was super and immaculately clean. We had a super time.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

Restful

Absolutely first class gite. So clean and a very restful location. Handy for so many places of interest. Hosts, Roger and Mary very helpful and informative. The welcome pack was very thoughtful and useful. All in all highly recommend this gite.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

John E.

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

Excellent holiday in Normandy

Lovely upstairs apartment, comfortable and very well equipped, with good parking and outside seating in a separate area of garden. Close to Hambye which is a pleasant village, with one of the best boulangerie / patisseries we've ever come across. Lots of local interest. We recommend the Abbaye de Hambye close by and Coutances and the Mont St Michel not too long drives.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Connie M.

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

Good Stay

We stayed here for a week in September. Roger and Mary are considerate hosts. Communication was very good before and at arrival. The gite is well equipped and a good size. It is in a quiet location in the midst of lovely countryside that is home to picturesque towns and villages. Within striking distance of the coast directly west and north. We enjoyed our stay.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Mary S.

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

Arcadia ( in France!)

Wonderful gite with everything you need to live in the French countryside. Totally relaxing with comfy bed and furniture. A great base for both coasts and lovely little French towns with genuinely welcoming locals. Lots of leisurely days out in the local area - but not for party animals! The hosts were so welcoming and kind, we were totally at ease. A masterclass in how to host a gite. Thank you.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Veit W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, location, listing accuracy
Disliked: Communication

What a place

A lonely place in the middle of green and nature. A spot from where to discover this part of the earth.Trips to the world of gothic abbeys and cathedrals, beaches with great historic importance, beaches to walk along and collect what the waves carried along, water to lie in and watch the sky and the clouds moving on, moving on. And wonderful hosts! A good decision, yes.
Stayed 14 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Mark K.

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

Great Normandy retreat

Lovely, well equipped property in a peaceful location set back from the road up a lengthy drive. Roger & Mary were the perfect hosts who were friendly & helpful yet inobtrusive. The property is very well located and acted as an excellent base to explore the surrounding area and slightly further, but more than reachable D Day beaches. The gite more than met our needs with both comfort and expectation & our hosts had created a tasteful and really well equipped home with a comfortable bed and excellent range of facilities for those wishing to cater for themselves. This included a picturesque outside seating area and private garden. We would highly recommend a stay at Roger and Mary's property and would not hesitate to book again when visiting the area in the future. Thank you both.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Myriam M.

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

Le calme en pleine campagne

Logement spacieux propre et fonctionnel. Les hôtels sont charmants. Nous avons passé une très bonne semaine.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tobias D.

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

Erholung pur

Wir haben die Tage sehr genossen: die Ruhe und schöne Ausflüge. Die Vermieter waren sehr liebevoll und gastfreundlich. Die Wohnung ist sehr gemütlich und gut eingerichtet.
Stayed 8 nights in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Eric B.

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

Endroit calme

Endroit charmant Mais dommage que l’appartement ne soit pas de plain-pied pour profiter davantage des extérieurs
Stayed 14 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Georg E.

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

Ruhige Ferien in schöner Umgebung

Die Ferienwohnung liegt im ersten Stock eines alten kleinen Hauses, die Gastgeber wohnen nebenan. Die Wohnung hat alles, man braucht, genug Platz für Zwei, aber nicht mehr. Garten und Gartenmöbel ergänzen das Angebot. Die Gastgeber kommen aus England, für uns sehr gut, weil wir kein Französisch sprechen. Wir haben uns sehr wohl gefühlt. Die Ruhe ist phantastisch.
Stayed 14 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jean-Marc D.

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

découvrir la Normandie

Magnifique endroit gite agréable dans les prés et les vaches au calme
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

In the silence that restores

Roger e Mary , persone discrete ed ospitali che ci hanno offerto l’opportunità di godere di questi luoghi, di cui abbiamo apprezzato il silenzio che li circonda, i grandi spazi aperti e verdeggianti delle campagne circostanti e i piccoli paesi con i loro tratti caratteristici, ma soprattutto il silenzio.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Pien L.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

We voelden ons meteen thuis

Heerlijk rustig. Gite was compleet. Zeer aardige eigenaren
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Reg F.

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

Wonderful holiday in Normandy

Lovely relaxing holiday great base for sightseeing. Great hosts Roger and Mary always there to help when needed. Reg and Arlene Huddersfield
Stayed 14 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Berthold S.

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

Schöne Unterkunft einsam gelegen

Alles Prima
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Lynne R.

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

Short Break in Normandy

Property as described, quiet and relaxing location, not far to travel for coast or towns of interest. Roger and Mary were the perfect hosts.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2022

About the host

Hosted by Roger Shipway

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Hi,

My wife, Mary and I, originally from Somerset, have retired to Normandy with our little collie cross, Nellie. We live on site and will be happy to provide as much or as little help as you require. So, if you know France and/or do not require any assistance during your stay we will extend a cheery wave and respect your privacy. If you are new to France or even travelling abroad for the first time we will be happy to provide all the support you need.

Why they chose this property

Prior to settling in Normandy we travelled extensively in Europe for several years in a motorhome. We made many friends and a lot of them had settled in this region of France. When we came to visit them we fell in love with the countryside. It is very similar to our home county of Somerset but much quieter with miles of near empty roads and beaches. We take the dog to the beach nearly every day, where she wears herself out galloping around the dunes and into the surf. The beach and salt marshes also offer bird watching opportunities and a chance to see race horses exercising. The farming of mussels and oysters can be seen from the dunes. With endless beaches and blue sea it is a wonderful place to take a picnic and relax for a few hours.

What makes this property unique

Although we are in a very rural situation, our house has fields on all four sides, you can be in several villages within minutes and a few large towns in 30 minutes, more or less, depending how fast you drive! Due to this rural aspect and lack of nearby lights we have a spectacular view of the sky at night. Bring your binoculars, sit in the garden after dark and be prepared to be amazed by the clear view of millions of stars and constellations.

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