Normandy DDay site - Omaha beach 800m - Renovated 17th century cottage - large enclosed garden - Colleville-sur-Mer

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4 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 8180 sq m

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Parking available

Washer

Barbecue grill

Kitchen

Fireplace

Outdoor space

Explore the area

Colleville-Sur-Mer, Normandie

Big Red One Assault Museum

10 min walk

Overlord Museum

15 min walk

Normandy American Cemetery and Memorial

5 min drive

Caen (CFR-Carpiquet)

38 min drive

Rooms & beds

4 bedrooms (sleeps 8)

2 bathrooms

Salle de bains 1

Toilet · Shower only

Salle de bains 2

Toilet · Shower only

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About this property

Normandy DDay site - Omaha beach 800m - Renovated 17th century cottage - large enclosed garden

In the heart of the village of Colleville Sur Mer, 800 meters from the beautiful beach of Omaha Beach and the American cemetery, in the historic sites of the landing, this old farmhouse of the seventeenth century, now our family home, will welcome you in a warm and comfortable place where you will feel 'at home'.
In a living area of 180m2, you will have a large 35m2 living room with fireplace, a large dining room with integrated kitchen, very friendly of 35m2, 4 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms and 3 toilets. Of course, the house has WI FI broadband,
The garden, facing south (1800m2) with trees, flowers and fenced (safety for children), you can enjoy the garden furniture and barbecue, in peace in a green environment. You can park up to 3 cars inside the property.
The location of the house allows you to enjoy sports and to discover local gastromomie within 5kms.
Golf, tennis, boating, swimming, sailing, horseback riding for sport and, for the table, restaurants, shops. and the auction of Port en Bessin
The house is in the center of a tourist area and steeped in history: Omaha Beach and the American Cemetery, but also
Pointe du Hoc, Holy Mother Church, Arromanches, Utah Beach, Mont Saint Michel, Bayeux, etc ...

Property manager

Mrs Claude Bonnet

Languages

English, French, Spanish

Amenities

Kitchen

Washer

Outdoor space

Parking available

Barbecue grill

Fireplace

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Kitchen

Washer

Outdoor space

Parking available

House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM

Check out before 11:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Lit et chaise bebe

Events

No events allowed

Pets

No pets allowed

Animaux non admis

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 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

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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

Colleville-sur-Mer

Located in Colleville-sur-Mer, this holiday home is in a rural area and near the beach. Omaha Beach and Le Manoir d'Argouges are local landmarks, and some of the area's activities can be experienced at Ferme de la Sapiniere Winery and Omaha Beach Golf. Jet skiing and snorkelling offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with hiking and ecotours nearby.

Colleville-Sur-Mer, Normandie

What's nearby

Overlord Museum - 15 min walk
Normandy American Cemetery and Memorial - 5 min drive
Omaha Beach Memorial Museum - 6 min drive
Omaha Beach - 7 min drive
Omaha Beach Golf - 8 min drive

Getting around

Le Molay-Littry Station - 21 min drive
Caen (CFR-Carpiquet) - 38 min drive

Restaurants

‪L'Embusqué - ‬8 min drive
‪La Crémaillère - ‬5 min drive
‪Bar de la Criée - ‬10 min drive
‪Fleur de Sel - ‬9 min drive
‪La Marina - ‬9 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Normandy DDay site - Omaha beach 800m - Renovated 17th century cottage - large enclosed garden pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Normandy DDay site - Omaha beach 800m - Renovated 17th century cottage - large enclosed garden?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Normandy DDay site - Omaha beach 800m - Renovated 17th century cottage - large enclosed garden?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Normandy DDay site - Omaha beach 800m - Renovated 17th century cottage - large enclosed garden located?

This family-friendly Colleville-sur-Mer holiday home is located by the ocean, within 1 mi (2 km) of Big Red One Assault Museum and Overlord Museum. Omaha Beach is 1.4 mi (2.2 km) away.

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10/10

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10/10

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10/10

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10/10

Location

10/10

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10/10 Excellent

Eric C.

8 June 2024

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

Great spot!

Participated in D-Day events in Normandie, incredible location, beautiful home, smooth process. Would do it again!

Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ian J.

17 September 2019

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

Great location

Lovely spacious accommodation providing the perfect large family venue within easy walking distance of Omaha Beach, the American military cemetery and the Overlord museum whilst being at the quieter end of Omaha. Also great enclosed grounds to provide secure play for our grandchild. Great selection of resturants at nearby Port Bessin and only 30 mins from Bayeux. Great base to explore the Normandy beaches and historic sights.

Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2019

10/10 Excellent

Daniel P.

31 July 2019

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

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10/10 Excellent

Paul W. W.

27 June 2019

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

Nice place for two families

Very nice, very correct. Perfect!

Stayed 8 nights in Jun 2019

10/10 Excellent

Timothy P.

13 June 2019

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

Omaha Cottage - Rue Bernard Anquetil

Very relaxed, spacious and comfortable cottage in a superb location. Hope to get the chance to return soon.

Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2019

10/10 Excellent

Susan D., Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA

24 May 2019

Perfect French Farm House!

Omaha Cottage is beyond lovely! We were 7 adults ranging in age from 25 to 84 and everyone was smitten. The kitchen is well equipped and worked great for a family dinner each evening. The living room was warm and cozy for after dinner games (and the occasional fire), bedrooms were comfortable and pretty. The garden/yard was perfection. Roses climbing the walls, fresh herbs to snip for meals. It was put to good use each evening with games of boule. We have stayed in many HomeAway digs (England, France, Italy) and this was my favorite. Thank you!

Stayed 8 nights in May 2019

10/10 Excellent

Stuart H.

27 October 2018

Wonderful Stay in a fascinating part of Normandy. Ideal location for sampling some amazing history.

The Property was really comfortable, with everything we needed on hand. A lovely welcome from Christelle who made sure we settled in, as well as comprehensive instructions for the house and the appliances. The heating was just right and the beds comfortable. We visited the Invasion beaches, Honfleur and Bayeux during our week as well as walking Omaha beach. Golf at Omaha Beach club is very enjoyable- though a tough course to play in the winds we had on the first time we played it. If you want to cook, there’s some wonderful fresh fish and shellfish available from the quay at Port en Bessin. Mme. Bonnet was very helpful with information and always responded promptly to emails. Everyone in our group loved this property and voted it the best we’ve stayed in during our visits to France over the last ten years.

Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2018

8/10 Good

richard s.

4 September 2018

beatiful property, well furnished with a garden well suited to our grandchildren. and within easy

We all enjoyed the house and garden very much ( age range 3 to 79 ). Easy reach of the glorious beach, museums , shopping and restaurants. Weather was a bit disappointing. Although the finances worked out fine in the end, it is tiresome to have to retain 600 euros as a deposit until departure and then have to change it back into £ on return to UK. This is not a requirement we have come across anywhere else. Although we did not particularly mind paying a cleaning charge we were unaware that there would be such a charge until we were leaving and had already spent some time clearing up ourselves..

Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2018

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10/10 Excellent

Celeste B.

19 June 2018

Authentic French country home

We enjoyed our week at this lovely French stone house. The property is in the same village as the American WWII cemetery. There is a large eat-in kitchen and a comfortable living room with a fireplace. The gardens are a delight. We had most of our happy hours in the garden and enjoyed picking fresh herbs for our dinners. Thanks for allowing us to use your beautiful home.

Stayed 7 nights in May 2018

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

10/10 Excellent

Cath V., Edmonton

22 August 2017

Lovely family house

GreT character and garden

Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2017

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

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

4 July 2017

Amazing property with every amenity. Located near Omaha Beach and close to Normandy DD sites.

This house is amazing. The owner has it decorated beautifully with every possible amenity-dishwasher; washing machine; new bathrooms, electrical outlets everywhere. Mr. Bonnet answers emails immediately and I peppered him with questions! We were met by Christialle at the house who keeps it SPOTLESS. The linens and towels were new and fresh. The house was immaculate. The four bedrooms were comfortable. The back yard is walled. It is huge, and we spent most nights eating outside, grilling several nights with the grill that was provided. We booked through HomeAway, so unlike other reviews, all the money passed through home away. We provided a security deposit of $650 that was returned when we left. We did pay the $60 cleaning fee as we felt that was a bargain! The house is really big, with two rooms downstairs, the large kitchen and the large living room. There were even games provided. (Scrabble French version was quite fun!). Finding it was a little tricky, but the directions provided by Mr. Bonnet were appropriate; we just didn't follow them well. There is a tiny café open in the afternoons for lunch; otherwise shopping has to be done in Port En Bessin, about a 10 minute drive away to the Super U, which has everything one needs. I cannot say enough about how wonderful this house was to our two families, eight adults. There is even a crib for a child! Bayeau is only about minutes away. From this house we drove to Mont St. Michel (1.5 hours), Cherbourg (about an hour), Honfleur (a little over an hour), Caen (about half hour) and countless other abbeys and chateaus that dot the Normandy countryside. There are multiple fermes selling local cidre, pommeau, and calvados. They are all wonderful and worth trying. There was enough in the area to engage the folks in their 70s, in their 40s, and in their 20s! It is a fantastic site.

Stayed 15 nights in Jun 2017

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

6/10 Okay

D.R. v., Heerhugowaard

4 May 2017

Mooie ruime woning

Mooie ruime woning, met grote ommuurde tuin, ideaal als je kleine kinderen hebt. We hebben er een prima tijd gehad, echter zullen wij zelf deze woning niet zo snel nog een keer huren. Om een aantal redenen: er is geen toilet op de begane grond. En het toilet op de 1e verdieping is niet direct om de hoek. Voor kleine kinderen en mensen die wat slechter ter been zijn is dit verre van ideaal. Verder is de keuken erg schraal. Er is in feite alleen een wasbak aanwezig, een werkblad ontbreekt in zijn geheel. Je moeten bovenop de vaatwasser dan wel de wasmachine de groenten etc snijden. Niet handig en niet fris, zeker omdat er voedingswaren tussen de machines kunnen vallen. Er is wel een grote eettafel in de keuken, en dat is erg fijn. De locatie van de woning qua uitvalsbasis is prima.

Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2017

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

8/10 Good

K D.

18 April 2017

Fijn verblijf in ruime, aangename woning

Aangename, karaktervolle en ruime woning met mooie tuin. Strand op wandelafstand langs een rustige weggetje. Rustig gelegen. Dichtbij de landingsstranden en Bayeux; Caen op minder dan 45 minuten. Ruime slaapkamers met goede bedden. Goed sanitair. Alles netjes en verzorgd met afwasbenodigdheden en vuilzakken voorzien.

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

10/10 Excellent

Michael D.

22 August 2016

A very pleasant holiday property

Our family of 6 adults and 2 infants really enjoyed our recent stay in Omaha Cottage. The property is lovely and spacious and the extensive garden perfect for children to play safely. It is an ideal location for the nearby beaches and has many other places of interest nearby.

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

10/10 Excellent

Mark B.

10 August 2016

Sweet Memories

We spent 12 days at the Omaha Cottage and out of a month in different parts of England and France, this was our favorite place by far. Colleville Sur Mer the town feels like a picture straight out of a WWII era book and is a slow paced and quiet. From the house to Omaha Beach it's actually 1 mile (I went running with a gps watch), but it's a beautiful 1 mile. It's also close to the Normandy US War memorial cemetery. The home itself is beautiful, definitely not in a neo-contemporary style, but if you're looking for a home that will transport you back in time and give you a feel for what it must have been like to live in a pre-1950's era, this home wonderfully transports you back in time. It has a washing machine, but not a dryer, a small television, a dishwasher and a fridge. Otherwise, everything else feels historic. My wife and I have five children and the yard was perfect. It's all private- both front and back and is large and beautiful, making for fun times playing capture the flag and other games with the kids. It is my pleasure to give the Omaha Cottage a 5 star review and if I ever get the chance to return to Normandy, I would definitely heavily consider staying here again. Also, Christelle the lady that is the property manager was wonderful. She is very kind. Note that she doesn't speak any English, but her son Simon usually accompanies and speaks English quite well. Thanks to the Bonnets (the owners) for renting their home to us, it along with the area truly has created memories we will cherish for the rest of our lives. A couple of notes- 1. We are from the U.S., when the owner didn't accept payment through VRBO/Homeaway and wanted us to do an international wire for the deposit, I was nervous about this. However, did it anyway, hoping for the best. It worked out great and Claude the owner was great to work with. We paid the rest in Cash when we arrived and everything worked out swell. 2. Google maps does not know about Rue de Anquetil (the street this home is on) in Colleville Sur Mer, so it automatically re-routes you to another Rue De Anquetil in a town about 10 miles away. If you're using GPS, then go to Colleville Sur Mer and when heading east, look for the church (every town has one with a bell tower) and then about 400 meters past that, there is a small street sign for "Rue de Anquetil". The home is then immediately on the left and says "Omaha Cottage" in lettering on the entrance gate to the property.

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

10/10 Excellent

Richard H.

16 September 2015

Great cottage, great location!

We spent 7 days at the Omaha Cottage and fell in love with it and the location. We were able to walk to Omaha Beach and the American Cemetery from the cottage. We visited Utah Beach and the museum. Excellent! Arromanches and the 360 Cinema were just a few kilometers away and were well worth the visit. We also visited Bayeux and its beautiful cathedral, the incredible Mont-Saint-Michel and took the train to Paris for a day! And most important, we traced our father's journey from Utah Beach to Aachen, Germany where he was captured in World War II. An incredible week and a wonderful place to call home while we were there. Thanks!!!!

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

10/10 Excellent

Marie P.

25 July 2015

Charme et confort

Nous avons passé une semaine très agréable au début de l'été 2015 avec 4 adultes et 2 petits enfants. Nous avons été conquis par son charme, ses vieilles pierres, son confort (literie ferme mais pas trop!) et son jardin, qui allie le côté pratique (il est entouré de murs de sorte que les enfants peuvent gambader en toute liberté et sans crainte) et esthétique (roses magnifiques, herbes aromatiques abondantes). Nous avons été acceuillis de manière très gentille et professionnelle par Mme Blaie, qui nous a donnés de bons conseils (notamment d'aller acheter le poisson en direct des pêcheurs au marché couvert de Port-en-Bessin/Huppain ouverts tous les matins). La maison est située à +/- 1 km de Omaha Beach, un plage large, dégagée et très belle. Nos enfants ont adoré y aller. Il y a bien sûr plein de choses à voir dans les environs en rapport avec le Débarquement mais sinon Bayeux, Port-en Bessin et la campagne environnante en valent déjà bien la peine tant pour les fanas de culture que pour pour les gastronomes.

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

10/10 Excellent

Leo Ferdinant N.

13 November 2014

Entspannender Urlaub mit den Großeltern,

Von Anfang an ein entspannender Urlaub, wir wurden von der Verwalterin Frau Blaie, trotz zweistündiger Verspätung, herzlich empfangen (sie spricht jedoch leider nur franzöisch (für uns ein kleines Problem, da wir nur Deutsch o. Englsich zur Auswahl hatten:-) ). Das alte urige Haus ist sehr liebvoll eingerichtet, der Garten kIndersicher mit einer 2 -3 m hohen Mauer eingefriedet. Die engen Bäder waren für unsere Bedürfnisse mehr als ausreichend (einzig eine zusätzliches WC im Erdgeschoss hat uns gefehlt). Fahrräder machen mit kleineren Kinder jedoch keinen SInnen, weil auf den engen Straßen reger Verkehr herrscht. Die Entfernungsangabe zum Strand bezog sich nach unserer EInschätzung auf die Luftlinie, zu Fuß dauerte es -landschaftlich schön- 15-20 min, mit dem Auto ungefär 5 min. Unsere KInder und auch wir haben die Strand geliebt - wir waren jeden Tag, auch bei Regen im Wasser-. Die Witterung war sehr wechselkhaft, sodass man mehrmals am Tag schönes Wetter hatte, aber auch das war kein Problem. Kurzum, wir sind auch jetzt immer noch begeistert und überlegen ernsthaft, den nächsten Urlaub dort wieder zu verbringen. Vielen Dank an Frau Bonnet für den schönen Urlaub. Die Familien Nießen, Esders und Deters

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

10/10 Excellent

Anna S.

4 September 2014

A very pleasant cottage in a great location.

A great location for visiting the Normandy D Day sites as well as other towns, including Bayeux, Honfleur, Caen, Mt. Ste. Michel. Well equipped kitchen and a lovely garden. Can easily accommodate 8 with plenty of large rooms and space. In an area with a number of interesting castles and chateaus, cider farms and calvados distilleries. Highly recommend for those wanting a relaxed, quiet vacation but with plenty of variety in things to do.

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

10/10 Excellent

Raphael V.

23 July 2014

Une maison belle et soignée

Nous avons passé une semaine dans cette maison à l'occasion des vacances de Pâques, avec nos deux jeunes enfants et leur grand mère. L'accueil est assuré pour le compte des propriétaires par une dame du cru, femme de pêcheur, très aimable et serviable. Cette maison de famille ancienne est meublée et décorée avec goût. Les volumes sont vastes et lumineux. La literie, les salles d'eau et la cuisine sont modernes. L'ensemble est parfaitement entretenu. Le jardin, clos de murs anciens, est véritablement manucuré. La très belle plage d'Omaha, à environ 800 mètres en contrebas, est accessible à pied en suivant des chemins creux aux travers des pâturages. Un séjour et une maison recommandables à tous points de vue!

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

8/10 Good

Loïc H.

11 May 2014

Un séjour en famille très réussi

Gâtés par le temps, nous avons passé une semaine en famille (trois enfants, entre 4 et 10 ans) dans cette très jolie maison et sommes revenus ravis de ces vacances. Très bien décrite dans l'annonce, cette maison conjugue charme et praticité. Outre les sites à visiter alentour (Omaha Beach, Bayeux, Caen, le cimetière américain, Arromanches...), le jardin offre un havre de paix et de jeux très bienvenu. Si le village lui-même n'est guère fourni en commerces, Port-en-Bessin n'est pas loin et offre tout le nécessaire. Une adresse à recommander sans aucun doute.

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

10/10 Excellent

24 September 2013

Wonderful Cottage, Excellent Location

Charming, spacious Norman home on about 2 acres of well-kept land. Well-appointed furnishings throughout, large bedrooms, clean bathrooms, large and well-equipped country kitchen, and a lovely garden in which to relax. Located in a hamlet about a 1/2 mile walk from Omaha Beach and the American Cemetery. 15 minute drive to Bayeux (celebrated tapestry), 20-30 minute drive to other D-Day sites (Pointe du Hoc, Arromanches) and a day trip to and from Mont St.-Michel. A perfect location to relax and from which to visit all of lower Normandy. Owner is helpful and responsive. We were a family of six adults, had plenty of privacy and space, and would not hesitate to stay at the property again.