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Beautiful two bed house in secluded gardens near Lessay and sandy beaches

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Entrance to house.
The guests' private garden.
A shady nook!
Table tennis for guests' use.
Guests' private garden.

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional
2 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 6100 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Barbecue grill
  • Parking available
  • Kitchen

Explore the area

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Lessay, Normandie
  • Lessay Raceway and Aerodrome
    ‪5 min drive‬
  • Corps de Garde of Saint-Germain-sur-Ay
    ‪9 min drive‬
  • Château Fort de Pirou
    ‪13 min drive‬
  • Jersey (JER)

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Bedroom 1

1 Double Bed, 1 Single Bed and 1 Crib

Bedroom 2

1 Double Bed

Lounge

1 Double Futon

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Bathtub or shower · Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 2

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Separate dining area
Outdoor play area
Garden

About this property

Beautiful two bed house in secluded gardens near Lessay and sandy beaches

This two bedroom house was beautifully converted in 2011 from part of a 200 year old farm. It is furnished to a very high standard in a modern style whilst retaining its original features such as stone walls and beams. The two bedrooms are on the first floor, one with a single and a double bed, the other with a double bed. The triple bedroom is very large and can easily accommodate an extra single bed if needed. A baby cot & child stair gate is also available. The ground floor has a large lounge with a sofa-bed and a separate kitchen-diner. There are two bathrooms, one on each floor. The accommodation is light and spacious and contains everything needed for your comfort and enjoyment. Outside there are large gardens with a wildlife pond, a BBQ terrace, table tennis, a wooded area bounded by a small stream all surrounded by open meadows with grazing cows. An adjoining barn houses an indoor games room with snooker (small size), darts,etc. Adult & child bikes & a car bike rack is available - FREE for our guests. There is secure parking in the grounds. The property is 15 minutes walk to the historic town of Lessay with its wonderful Abbey, fishing lake, Go-Karting, shops, bars and restaurants and only 5 km from the fabulous sandy beaches of St-Germain-sur-Ay & Creances. LATEST INFORMATION: PLEASE SEE OUR CLEANING POLICY STATEMENT RE COVID 19.




Property manager

Lesley or Larry

Languages

English, French, German

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Amenities

Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Pet-friendly
Free WiFi
Outdoor space

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House Rules

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

Children allowed: ages 0–17
Baby cot provided. Stair gate at top of stairs.
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

Pets allowed: dogs (limit 1 total)
Please see Information for Guests' regarding pets.
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Smoking

Smoking allowed: in designated areas
Smoking is allowed outside of the house.

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
This property accepts credit cards
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 and a first aid kit

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

Lessay

Located in Lessay, this holiday home is in a rural area and by the sea. D-Day Paratrooper Historical Center and Airborne Museum are cultural highlights, and some of the area's landmarks include Corps de Garde of Saint-Germain-sur-Ay and Château Fort de Pirou. Travelling with kids? Consider Lessay Raceway and Aerodrome and La Maison du Biscuit. Discover the area's water adventures with kayaking and windsurfing nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with ecotours and hiking/biking trails.
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Lessay, Normandie

What's nearby

  • Lessay Raceway and Aerodrome - 5 min drive - 4.1 km
  • Corps de Garde of Saint-Germain-sur-Ay - 9 min drive - 8.8 km
  • La Haye-du-Puits Tourism Office - 9 min drive - 10.0 km
  • Château Fort de Pirou - 13 min drive - 14.9 km
  • Utah Beach - 49 min drive - 54.2 km

Getting around

  • Coutances Station - 23 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Le Commerce - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Bar le Prix d'Amérique - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪Le Colquin - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Coffee Beach - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Le Normandy - ‬3 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Beautiful two bed house in secluded gardens near Lessay and sandy beaches pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 1 total).

What time is check-in at Beautiful two bed house in secluded gardens near Lessay and sandy beaches?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Beautiful two bed house in secluded gardens near Lessay and sandy beaches?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Beautiful two bed house in secluded gardens near Lessay and sandy beaches located?

This family-friendly Lessay holiday home is located by the sea, 2.4 mi (3.9 km) from Lessay Raceway and Aerodrome, and within 6 mi (10 km) of Corps de Garde of Saint-Germain-sur-Ay and La Haye-du-Puits Tourism Office. Château Fort de Pirou is 7.5 mi (12.1 km) away.

Reviews

10

Exceptional

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10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Heather I.

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

D Day Lessay 2024

Lovely compact property in extensive peaceful grounds. Friendly and helpful owners next door. Only minutes drive from Lessay where there are plenty of shops and supermarkets. Easy access to beautiful sandy beaches. We had travelled to join in with the 80th anniversary of D Day and were within an hour or so of all the major sites and landing beaches. It was nice to return late afternoon and start up the bbq and settle back with a chilled glass of wine. A great and very memorable holiday.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Michelle r., Wales

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A wonderful stay

Top notch. Not one thing to have a gripe with. Hosts were amazing, the property is very private, with a wonderful garden that works with nature rather than against. I have seen so many firsts here, its a stay we wont forget. The property is in an excellent location, with supermarkets close by, and within a short drive to many sights. Thank you for having us!! I hate to say this (as it will probably reduce the future availability) but couldn't recommend highly enough Thank you for having us.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Lukas B.

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

Happy Place

This house with its wonderful garden and surounding is a great place to be. Kind of a happy place hard to find somewhere. Our host welcomed us warmely and showed us around. The house is well equipted and has a nice interior design. Maybe the stairs are a bit steep. The beaches are close by und there are lots of day trips possibilities. But also staying in the house and in the garden playing table tennis or BBQ is absolutely no waste of time. We would be lucky to come here again.
Stayed 12 nights in Jun 2022
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Gerald C.

Lovely farmhouse in Normandie.

A lovely farmhouse near Lessay in Normandie. The pictures on the website don't do it justice. Very clean, tranquil, spacious and everything you require is on hand. The gardens are very beautiful and even managed a BBQ one evening. My boys loved the table tennis table on the front lawn (although never able to beat me!). The location is absolutely ideal with the beautiful Normandie sandy beaches only a few minutes drive away and just a little further afield the D-day beaches and museums. The weather was almost wall to wall sunshine and we all had a fantastic holiday. Thank you Leslie and Larry for a lovely time and hope to see you again one day. Au Revoir

10/10 Excellent

Pierre L., Hemer

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Perfect relaxing holiday in Lessay

Since almost 8 years, I didn't feel more relax after our staying in Lessay by Larry & Lesley. The flair of that house is very inspiring to relax and shut down. The history of that house which was an old and most probably the oldest farm in Lessay is exceptional. The emplacement of perfect in the Contentin and Larry is a very interesting person to meet and know. Always helping not only by words but by action as well to support our staying and feel in holiday. The garden has little flair of Giverny "Monet". I was in my childhood often in Normandie living in Paris and I discover the Contentin and the people living there. Our two daughters and my wife + two dogs felt home in a really nice garden. Bike, billiard, table tennis, culture, weather really nice with some refreshment of nice light rain. Being near the seaside was very healthy and visit Portbail etc...not too far from the Suisse Normande, the D-Day Débarquement, Cherbourg, Sainte-Mère l'église etc... We will definitely come next summer if the time gives us the opportunity to be the guest by Lesley & Larry. Thank you again Lesley & Larry Sincères salutations & Liebe Grüße Famille Lee
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kristine P., London

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Lovely cottage in a good location

A very well equipped and clean cottage located in the countryside about 2km from the small town of Lessay. The cottage has a huge garden with wildlife and courtyard ponds. We had good weather but should the weather not be so favourable there is barn with a pool table, dart board, and table tennis. We took our own bikes but the owners also provide some bikes (and a bike trailer for small children) as the nearest Voie Verte cycle route is just down the road (this runs from Mont St Michel to Cherbourg). Loads of wildlife (frogs, hares, birds and stoats) to spot too. The owners (Larry & Lesley) live on site in the neighbouring farm house and were really friendly and helpful without being intrusive. They provided a lot of information on places to visit and things to do. The property is ideally located for those wishing to explore the beaches (Port Baie, Gouville-sur-Mer), WW2 sites (Utah & Omaha beaches), and countryside of the Cotentin peninsula (by bike and on foot) as well as for trips further a field to Jersey (there is a passenger ferry that leaves from Carteret about 30 minutes drive away), Mont St Michel, Granville and Cherbourg. The small town of Lessay has three bakeries and a good butchers shop, all of which are highly recommended. There are Intermarché & Lidl supermarkets located just outside the town. Highly recommended, both in terms of the property and location, and we would definitely consider a return visit.
Stayed 14 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Guido R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Stayed 21 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sarah R.

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Traumhafte Ruhe in wunderschöner Umgebung

Wir ( eine fünfköpfige Familie mit Hund) haben dort wunderbar ruhige 2 1/2 Wochen verbracht. Der Garten lädt zum verweilen ein. Das Haus bietet alles was man braucht. Lesley und Larry sind bemüht und stehen bei Fragen zur Verfügung. Die Lage des Hauses ist gut und man kann von dort aus viele Sehenswürdigkeiten erreichen. Vielen Dank für die erholsame Zeit.
Stayed 16 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Caroline M.

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Accueil parfait

Nous sommes venus en couple avec notre petit garcon de 2 an et demi. Nous avons passé un excellent séjour dans ce gite pour toutes les raisons suivantes : logement spacieux, avec un beau terrain paysagé, une grande dépendance pour ranger notre coffre de toit, des velos, etc...très bien équipé, et propre. La literie était de très bonne qualité, nous avons très bien dormi. Ce gite se situe à 10 min des plages, mais pourtant très au calme, dans un cadre typiquement normand, et à l'ecart de routes trop passantes. Larry a été très accueillant et d'une grande disponibilité, tout en étant très discret pendant tout le séjour. Bref, super sejour, nous recommandons chaudement cet hébergement.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Martin T.

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Schönes altes Anwesen

Schönes Ferienhaus mit tollem Garten. (Vielen Dank für die Tomaten und Feigen). Sehr freundlicher, zuvorkommender und unkomplizierter Vermieter. Mit Billard und Darts schöne wetterunabhängige Beschäftigungsmöglichkeit. Tolle Landschaft und wunderbare Strände in der Umgebung.
Stayed 14 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Volker D.

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Erholung pur

Ein wunderschönes Anwesen!!! Das Haus und der Garten (schöne Gartenmöbel) laden zum verweilen ein. Erholung pur. Wenn das Wetter passt, kann man zum sehr leeren Strand fahren. Hunde können dort fast überall und immer mitgenommen werden. Die Gastgeber: Super nett!!! Sie wohnen vor Ort, aber die Bereiche sind völlig getrennt. Danke Larry für die Tomaten, Trauben, Pflaumen… ein Wohlfühlort
Stayed 21 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Stefan B.

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Excellent hosts and an excellent house

We were there together with our 2 teenagers (and a dog) and had 2 lovely weeks. The house was excellent furnished in a lovely environment. The garden was very romantic, especially with the flowers and also the small pond. The environment was quite, but it was not too far away to go to Lessay. Leslie and Larry are excellent hosts, very helpful and supportive (e.g. we forgot our air pump, no problem to borrow one :-).) Finalising as said in the beginning we had fantastic 2 weeks, the hosts and the house are - without any doubt - highly recommendable!!!!
Stayed 14 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Peer P.

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Kleines Paradies

Ganz tolles Haus, eine kleine Oase. Wir haben uns sehr wohl gefühlt. Wir hatten 2 Wochen super Wetter, daher haben wir besonders den superschönen Garten genossen, und konnten so manches Tischtennis-Turnier spielen. Wenn wir von unseren Ausflügen zurück kamen, war es wie nach Hause kommen. Sehr nette und hilfsbereite Vermieter (noch einmal vielen Dank für die Montage des Fahrradanhängers, Larry!). Gerne wieder!
Stayed 14 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Kate S.

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Peaceful cottage, beautiful region, wonderful hosts

My husband, toddler son and I spent a wonderful 3 weeks in the cottage. Lesley and Larry were the perfect hosts - always communicative and easy to reach. They were in the main house next to the gite during our whole stay and provided useful advice when needed on multiple occasions and were always lovely to chat to, but we also had complete privacy in the house, and full use of the beautiful garden. The house itself is a clean, modern and pleasant living space, with comfortable beds and everything you might need for the stay (Lesley and Larry provided a stair gate and travel cot for our son). We did not know the Cotentin region before our trip, but will certainly be coming back, if only for the many magnificent beaches in the area, with at least 3 within a 10-15 minute drive of the house. We were lucky enough to have a heatwave during our stay and spent a lot of time at the beach, and swimming in the sea. The tides are huge, but even at low tide the beaches are good places to be, with smooth sand and rockpools to explore, perfect for our toddler. The Cotentin feels like a well-kept secret, and we thought it was quiet with not many tourists (which we thought normal for during a pandemic) but our hosts told us it had never been busier. If you are looking for a relaxing holiday, close to many areas of natural beauty and away from the crowds, then I highly recommend staying at this gite.
Stayed 21 nights in Aug 2020

10/10 Excellent

Jörg H.

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

Schöne Unterkunft

Die Unterkunft hat uns sehr gut gefallen.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2019

10/10 Excellent

Stefanie K.

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Traumhafter Urlaub

Wir haben uns rundherum wohlgefühlt in diesem gemütlichen Ferienhaus. Bei traumhaftem Wetter konnten wir die nahegelegenen, sehr schönen Strände reichlich nutzen. Auf unseren zahlreichen Ausflügen haben wir die Umgebung erkundet und waren begeistert! Vielen Dank für die schöne Zeit!
Stayed 14 nights in Jul 2019

10/10 Excellent

Jenny B.

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

Peaceful Lessay property

Beautiful, clean, comfortable home in Normandy. Larry is lovely--so welcoming and friendly! The renovated house and garden are so beautiful!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2019

10/10 Excellent

Barbara B.

Perfekte Unterkunft für einen entspannten Sommerurlaub

Wir haben eine schöne und sehr gut eingerichtete Ferienwohnung vorgefunden mit freundlichen und hilfsbereiten Vermietern.
Stayed 21 nights in Jul 2018
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Helmut G.

Schöne und erholsame Tage in Lessay

Wir haben mit unseren Söhnen und unserer Hündin einen sehr erholsamen 2wöchigen Urlaub im Ferienhaus Les Tonneaux verlebt. Larry war ein sehr entgegenkommender und liebenswürdiger Gastgeber. Danke nochmal für die köstlichen Tomaten. Für Gäste, die Ruhe suchen, ein absoluter Traum. Außerdem bietet die zentrale Lage von Lessay einen guten Ausgangspunkt für viele Touren. Wir werden sicher gerne wiederkommen Familie Geulen aus Aachen
Stayed 14 nights in Aug 2017
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Mariele P.

Wunderbar!

Wir (zwei Erwachsene, drei Kinder 10, 12 und 14 Jahre alt) hatten eine wunderbare und erholsame Woche in Lessay! Die Wohnung ist einfach schön, man fühlt sich gleich zu Hause. Es ist alles da, was man braucht, vor allem alles sehr sauber, und Larry war ein sehr angenehmer Vermieter. Die Flyer in der Wohnung waren sehr hilfreich für unsere Planung und wir haben viel unternommen, sei es ein Ausflug zur Käserei in Lessay, D-Day-Strände, Mont Saint Michel , Lait Douceur de Normandie (die gesalzenen Karamellbonbons und das Caramou, ein Karamellaufstrich, haben Suchtpotential!), Barfleur, nicht zu vergessen die beeindruckende Kathedrale von Lessay, tolle Strände,... Abends wurde Tischtennis gespielt oder ein Besuch bei den Kühen direkt nebenan gemacht, ansonsten ist es sehr ruhig, der Garten ist wunderbar, genau richtig, um abends draußen noch ein Glas Wein zu genießen. Wir können die Wohnung uneingeschränkt weiterempfehlen und würden auch selbst nochmal wiederkommen. Danke, Larry, für die wunderbare Woche! M. P. aus Münster
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

8/10 Good

Michael M.

Ruhig gelegenes gut ausgestattes Feriendomizil

Abseits der Straße mit großem Garten und Grillterrasse fanden wir das gemütlich und gut ausgestatte Steinhaus. Unsere Kinder haben sofort das Schlafzimmer mit den beiden Betten in Beschlag genommen. Die große Küche ist sehr gut bestückt, genug Geschirr, Spülmaschine, Mikrowelle, Herd mit Ofen, Kaffeemaschine ect. Uns hat es an nichts gefehlt. Leider keine Steckdosen in dem schönen Bad. Wir fanden Lessay war ein guter Ausgangsort für viele Ausflüge, sowohl nach Le Mont Saint Michel, oder in den Norden und an die vielen wunderschönen leeren Strände in der Nähe.
Stayed 14 nights in Jul 2017
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

8/10 Good

veronique f.

Week end au calme sur la côte normande

Harry est un hôte disponible et discret qui habite juste à côté, il ns a accueilli avec simplicité et convivialité . La maison est jolie, bien équipée et fonctionnelle (2 salles de bains dont une au RDC) Ns avons apprécié l'environnement calme et en même temps proche du village (1/4 d'heure de promenade à pied) Le jardin est spacieux et bien entretenu et ns avons aimé profiter des transats confortables après avoir expérimenté le barbecue. Une bonne adresse que ns ne manquerons pas de transmettre à l'occasion !
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2017
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Andy Boyd

Best French rental in over 25 years!

The restoration/conversion of the old farm buildings has been carried out with great care and the result is a beautifully comfortable and peaceful holiday home. The kitchen is spacious and well-equipped - my wife says it's the first French rental we've stayed in where the knives were sharp. The bedrooms are similarly spacious and light and the excellent bathroom is augmented by a downstairs shower-room. My wife and I, our eldest son and his partner, their 18-month daughter and - with the owners' permission - Irish lurcher Riley all had plenty of space and could relax in the comfortably furnished lounge.. The established garden is a delight. Adventurous dogs are probably best kept on the lead in the garden - the main temptation for Riley was to visit Larry in his kitchen. There are walks very close and the former railway line is not far way and runs through Lessay. All towels and bedding were provided, as was cleaning, which made our short break very easy. Hot water was constantly available and all electricity usage covered in the rental, so no meter reading rituals at the end of the holiday. Larry was in residence and was an unobtrusive but always helpful host. The countryside setting is peaceful but Lessay is minutes away by car and is well served by two supermarkets. A delightful vet - who speaks English if needed - has a small surgery opposite Intermarche. Beaches are easily reachable by car - Riley and our granddaughter enjoyed St Germain, Agon-Coutanville and Pirou. As our holiday was short we needed somewhere not too far from Cherbourg and this property was ideal - I hour away and we broke each journey at Valognes. Coutances with its superb cathedral and gardens, one of our favourite places, is easily accessible. Larry and Lesley's property was a real find - it gave us a perfect family spring break and I cannot recommend it highly enough - I would happily have stayed there all summer. Hope it's not fully booked when we try to return!
Stayed 4 nights in May 2017
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

pascal B.

Location très reposante

Location propre et moderne dans un endroit très calme
Stayed 3 nights in May 2017
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

hermel m.

Très belle location bien rénovée et confortable

Dans le bocage normand agréable et reposant. Il ne manque qu une seule chose : au moins 1 chaîne française quand il pleut ! A conseiller !
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2017

About the host

Hosted by Lesley or Larry

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Live partly in London and partly in Normandy. Bought the property - a former farm - as a wreck in 1999 and have completely transformed it into a beautiful place to be. To read more about us and some of our stories whlist renovating, please read our article published in French Property News magazine (December 2019 issue)!

Why they chose this property

Large stylish house with fast WIFI in secluded in beautiful gardens with secure parking only five minutes drive to the town of Lessay, 15 minute drive to the blue-flagged beaches and easy access to all the historical and cultural sites in the peninsula.

What makes this property unique

Free bicycle hire for guests - for adults and children (including a toddler trailer).
Extensive, beautifully planted, lawned grounds with table tennis as well as indoor games room with snooker table, darts as well as childrens' toys and games. Plum trees in the gardens - guests welcome to pick and eat! Wildlife pond with frogs and newts! Plus little stream to relax by!

Languages:

English, French, German
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