18th-Century Normandy Stay

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Beautiful, atmospheric 18th C house in a lovely tranquil rural setting in a beautiful part of Normandy, with all mod cons and overall good value. Be aware however that there are optional hidden costs e.g. for heating, wood for burning and bed linen (we brought our own), if required, and you need to bring your own towels (you pay the landlady directly for those costs at the end of your stay). The French landlady is very nice - French is the only language spoken (not a problem for us, but non French speakers should bear that in mind). There is so much to see & do in the area, even in mid winter, and we had a lovely stay with our dog (keep dogs under control as there are hares and deer in the area). The booking process was however quite confusing, as the property rental appears to be managed by 2 booking agencies, Holidu and Belvilla, so you get lots of confusing emails from both and in addition to the aforementioned hidden costs there is also a very unclear so called 'optional fee' of €60 for 'utilities & cleaning' which is not actually optional at all as you don't get your booking voucher (needed to confirm the booking) from the online booking agency until you pay it, and it's not included in the price shown on the rental advert. All in all we had a wonderful stay and loved the place and hope to return, but the booking agents really need to get their act together and decide who is managing this property, Holidu or Belvilla, and be a bit more transparent at advertising stage about the actual cost and what it does and does not include. So 5 stars out of 5 for the house and actual holiday experience, but 3 for the booking experience.

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The location is great. Completely alone in nature. The owner lives about 150m away. Every morning walking your dog without encountering anyone. Blissful. Deer everywhere in the morning. What disappointed us is the lack of comfort. You sit on hard wooden chairs in the kitchen. There is no couch to relax on. There are old chairs that have seen better days. The fireplace works only halfway. You have to open a window to avoid the smoke. If you want to keep the heating on at night, it costs you €10 extra/day. We were there on New Year's, so we went ahead and did that. To avoid complaining too much, I think the price/quality is fine.

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the house is large and felt quite cool, heating was available at 10 euros per day and with the size of the property I do not feel that it would make much of a difference. we could also but logs for 10 euros per day - I feel these costs must be factored in when costing your holiday. We needed to leave early and attempted to contact the caretaker/owner with details and feedback. I tried numerous ways to contact telephone, message and email but received no response. didn't help that the caretaker/owner could not speak English and my french is relatively simplistic, however I did make the efforts to use translate app on my phone for conversation and communication. when we left it did feel unsettled because we had no reply from our communication attempts.

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A special place: an old hunting lodge in a park-like area, spacious, for lovers of historical details. Good location near the pleasant town of Valognes and also not far from Cherbourg.

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Super beautiful house! Very clean, the hostess had placed cookies and a bouquet of flowers as a welcome. There were also ice creams in the freezer (although we don't know if the hostess or the previous vacationers had left them behind). The hostess was very nice, very patient when you speak little French (like me). In the mornings and evenings, you see deer and hares in the field, really super beautiful. In short, definitely worth it!

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A beautiful house with a lovely garden. Especially clean, everything present. In 30-40 minutes you can drive by car to all the coasts where you can walk beautifully.

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Really a very nice stay! Super clean. There are some downsides though. I had very brief contact with the hostess, she doesn't speak English which makes communication very difficult. Everything is done through posted notes on the walls in French and English. Quite outdated conditions on the posted notes. Super nice decor but it's not comfortable to sit. The armchairs are really uncomfortable! It smells very musty and the sewage stinks, even airing it out doesn't help. Beds are okay. Furthermore, had a great stay.

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The house is actually even more beautiful than in the photos. Truly a gem! Across from the house is an empty building. The buildings are connected by a high stone fence. The dog could safely run around outside because of this. The house has everything you need during the holiday. Clean, good beds, nice shower, and a cozy living kitchen. The internet is also good. We did not use the living room. As others have already indicated, there is always a spot in the garden to sit comfortably. The four extra garden/beach chairs are also comfortable. There is a charcoal BBQ in the open garage. We had our own gas BBQ with us, so we didn't use this one. In the morning and afternoon, you might see a hare or deer near the house. There are also many birds around the house, which creates a pleasant sound. You have little trouble from the road. Supermarkets are very close (a 5-minute drive to Lidl). The holiday home is very centrally located for trips in the beautiful surroundings. You are half an hour at the beach. We had been lower in Normandy before but found this part really very beautiful. Actually more beautiful. But that is personal. Of course, the sunny weather also played a role. But there is plenty to see and do in the area. The owner is also very friendly. Unfortunately, our French is not good enough for us to have a conversation (thankfully there is Google Translate).

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A very nice environment with a great big garden for the dog.

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beautiful house with two spacious bedrooms and a beautiful fireplace. The area is very beautiful even in February and there is a lot to do and see.

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Very good. Everything was perfect, very clean and comfortable. Also a very nice and friendly lady.

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An oasis of peace in a busy environment. Beautiful place with 200% atmosphere.

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Beautiful house with an enclosed garden, where you can eat, sit.

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Really nice house - will stay here again in the future

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It is a very nice location, the house (hunting lodge) very clean and fully equipped. We had a wonderful stay!

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Spacious location and ideal for those seeking tranquilityBeautiful 18th century former hunting lodge (you)

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Fantastic beautiful house. With special driveway. Hostess was waiting after we called. Authentic house.

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Very nice romantic house. Something from another time. A lot of privacy. A lot of space. Nice neighbors, cows. Cozy kitchen. Beautiful surroundings. Very large garden. Many bats.

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Reception on arrival friendly, but only possible in French. The accommodation was fine and the environment as expected, soothing and atmospheric.

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Absolutely recommended for rest seekers. The bathroom needs a different layout. You can only shower while sitting.

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Friendly welcome, carefully cleaned house and furnished beautiful and peaceful environment, great cycling and walking possibilities

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excellent location in the countryside for those who love old buildings and quiet

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Superb ligging.Het house is totally secluded full rust.Enorm number of attractions in the immediate vicinity.

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Nice house with everything included.

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A beautiful house in a quiet area. The house had an old style and was very well cared for. The guarantee was higher than normal, but we understood why. So we really enjoyed it. The region is also very varied. Toppers such as Bayeux and Mont Saint Michel, to the museums of D-Day, and so much more.

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Attractive house, free and quiet. Fresh, clean and spacious. There was – very thoughtfully – a box of delicious Normandy cakes waiting on the kitchen table as a welcome present.
We actually only used the kitchen-diner, because it was the most cozy place to sit, next to the fireplace, which we couldn't really handle properly with the newspapers and clammy wood that were a bit too damp. The fireplace also did not draw very well. But of course that wasn't much of a problem.
The two bedrooms (with wonderful beds) were spacious and, contrary to Belvilla's description, both contained a double bed (140) plus a single bed. The bathroom was also very neat, and everything was fresh and clean. Unfortunately, our stay was only a week and we also had two days of rain, so we plan to come back again because Normandy turned out to be much more beautiful than expected.

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Great location to visit normandy. Nice and clean old cottage. All things needed for a vacation where on site. Garden is well closed so the dog could safely be in the well maintained garden.

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The house was super fine bed a bit short for tall people but I am 1.88 and was doable. Everything present great location on the estate seen many deer around the house, made beautiful trips to the beaches. Very friendly woman, the key was on the inside of the door on arrival, a bit of a disadvantage that she only speaks French. In short, a must if you love your freedom. George Schlink

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We found this exceptional place, a beautiful pavilion in a countryside near Valognes (6-7 km) but isolated from the noise of road traffic. The rooms are beautiful and comfortable, the pavilion is perfect for one or two families. A pavilion very well cared for by the owner of the place. From Valognes, you can easily go to Saint-Vaast La Hougue - Tatihou Island - Barfleur - Cherbourg (The City of the Sea) etc ... To lovers of old stones and hikers, a place to discover.

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Beautiful old house with care furnished. Very clean and tidy. Other from other homes. Can have a nice walk. In the kitchen there are toaster, microwave and oven. Two bedrooms each with 1 single bed and 1 double bed (with double duvet, handy to know when you bring your own bedding) The shower is in the bath underneath Sloping roof. Wifi is great dvd player available.

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Pleasant quiet week in a house with character, very quiet, with everything you need. The trips in this part of Normandy bring you along surprising and impressive points, the Route du Cap de mattresses fenomenaal.Enige comment are very soft and the sloping wall of the bathtub is not really convenient.

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Property is in a lovely rural setting and our host was charming, We would say we would have liked a comfy sofa or two to relax on, the kitchen fireside is crying out for one, likewise the salon. The beds were comfortable and bathroom beautifully clean and spacious but shower on the weak side. Location is great for so many interesting places to visit, be it homes and gardens or WW11 experiences. The coastline is stunning and beaches amazing. We were very lucky with our weather too.

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The house is not as expected, very old, we could not even relax in a seat, the separate seats (chairs that were almost fell apart) really not cozy, we will not be there anymore, there is nothing in the vicinity do, there was a magazine with weekly markets, we went to 1ne, there were barely six colic, the only advantage I thought was the wonderful garden, where our dog could roam freely, sorry for the negative but I did not have a good holiday. . .

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Just like last year in March, very friendly received by the proprietor who recognized us, bouquet of fresh flowers in the vase in the living room, box of local food on the table, bottle of water and juice in the fridge! Nice is not it ? And like last year a very quiet stay in a unique house, a hunting lodge from the end of 1700 that you can rent as a vacation rental is not that easy. And in the countryside, yet close to Valognes where you can do all the shopping in the supermarkets or in the shops in the town. We will definitely be returning.

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Attractive house, free and quiet. Fresh, clean and spacious. There was – very thoughtfully – a box of delicious Normandy cakes waiting on the kitchen table as a welcome present.
We actually only used the kitchen-diner, because it was the most cozy place to sit, next to the fireplace, which we couldn't really handle properly with the newspapers and clammy wood that were a bit too damp. The fireplace also did not draw very well. But of course that wasn't much of a problem.
The two bedrooms (with wonderful beds) were spacious and, contrary to Belvilla's description, both contained a double bed (140) plus a single bed. The bathroom was also very neat, and everything was fresh and clean. Unfortunately, our stay was only a week and we also had two days of rain, so we plan to come back again because Normandy turned out to be much more beautiful than expected.

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Great location to visit normandy. Nice and clean old cottage. All things needed for a vacation where on site.

Garden is well closed so the dog could safely be in the well maintained garden.

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If you want to stay in an authentic French house on an estate, Marende is a good choice. The house is completely free with an enclosed garden (good for small children and/or the dog). Inside it is cool because of the thick walls. The kitchen is spacious with a huge fireplace. The kitchen is well equipped, with an oven, microwave and dishwasher. The large fridge is also a plus. The salon is "chic old fashioned". Even the TV is not recent. If you want to use the chromecast, take a connector vga (mnl) and hdmi (vrl) with you. Or sit in the garden in the evening. The bedrooms are very spacious, the beds on the narrow and short side, but that should not spoil the holiday fun and night's rest. From Marende you can easily drive the entire east and west coast. Route du Cap is really worth it, the supermarkets are close by and Valognes itself is a nice town.

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Double beds are mediocre. Furthermore, a great holiday home in beautiful surroundings and a friendly welcome. Environment is beautiful and very diverse. There's a lot to do! The house is especially suitable for peace seekers like us. We would like to come again.

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We were looking for peace of nature and a beautiful place as a base for excursions. We have definitely found the quiet villages on the coast and the impressive landing beaches nearby. Wonderful walks through forests and along beaches where the children had imitated their own sea aquarium between the many boulders that appeared to ebb. "In the evening back to our lovely French house where we had a barbecue and a glass of wine enjoyed the birdsong and the many shells that had found the children. If the children are big enough we'll be back to make a bike tours from the house so we can explore the small roads this impressive piece of France offers us.

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The house stands in a beautiful place and is very quiet and especially rural. The property is satisfactory and Valognes is conveniently located for exploring the Norman coast. Despite the bad weather we (2 couples 65+) managed to have a great time.

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Pleasant quiet week in a house with character, very quiet, with everything you need. The trips in this part of Normandy bring you along surprising and impressive points, the Route du Cap de mattresses fenomenaal.Enige comment are very soft and the sloping wall of the bathtub is not really convenient.

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Friendly reception. Unfortunately, the hostess did not speak English (French only). Beautifully located. Interior that is oubollig. Toilet which tucked away under the stairs. Do not shower in the bath. You could not stand up in a shower, because the bath is under an oblique wall.

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Good communication with the owner of this beautiful country house. She was waiting for us as agreed and gave us a tour of the house. The garden was amazing. Our 3 teenage boys have been enjoying themselves. Good base to visit the beaches and all sights.

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Just like last year in March, very friendly received by the proprietor who recognized us, bouquet of fresh flowers in the vase in the living room, box of local food on the table, bottle of water and juice in the fridge! Nice is not it ? And like last year a very quiet stay in a unique house, a hunting lodge from the end of 1700 that you can rent as a vacation rental is not that easy. And in the countryside, yet close to Valognes where you can do all the shopping in the supermarkets or in the shops in the town. We will definitely be returning.

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A beautiful house in a quiet area. The house had an old style and was very well cared for. The guarantee was higher than normal, but we understood why. So we really enjoyed it. The region is also very varied. Toppers such as Bayeux and Mont Saint Michel, to the museums of D-Day, and so much more.

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The arrival was warm, sorry that the reception only the French language controlled, but accommodates. A great accommodation rest and space and always have you things that could be better such as shower in bath and toilet under the stairs, but we have no disadvantage of it and have gone home clean. And thanks for the bonus on arrival.

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We found this exceptional place, a beautiful pavilion in a countryside near Valognes (6-7 km) but isolated from the noise of road traffic. The rooms are beautiful and comfortable, the pavilion is perfect for one or two families. A pavilion very well cared for by the owner of the place. From Valognes, you can easily go to Saint-Vaast La Hougue - Tatihou Island - Barfleur - Cherbourg (The City of the Sea) etc ... To lovers of old stones and hikers, a place to discover.

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It is a very pleasant and comfortable house. It has a nice atmosphere and is beautifully free on an estate. The only downside is that you can hear the road (the N13) well when the wind comes from that side and that was regular during our stay. So don't expect complete silence.

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The house is not as expected, very old, we could not even relax in a seat, the separate seats (chairs that were almost fell apart) really not cozy, we will not be there anymore, there is nothing in the vicinity do, there was a magazine with weekly markets, we went to 1ne, there were barely six colic, the only advantage I thought was the wonderful garden, where our dog could roam freely, sorry for the negative but I did not have a good holiday. . .

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Great house, fully corresponds to the description. Very clean and quiet location on a 500 meter long driveway. More than enough to do in the area. Bathroom has recently been completely renovated, so no more shower in the bath. Very peaceful and extremely quiet (for us as city dwellers), surrounded by a few grazing cows during the day.

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beautiful authentic house in completely quiet area. Children plenty of space outside to go on an adventure, we all peace to read. House is very clean, owner very friendly. plenty to do in the area of course (Utah-beach, Cherbourg etc). we will definitely go there again!

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Beautiful and comfortable house in a very beautiful rural area just outside Valognes. The kitchen diner with fireplace and window seat is really great! Atmospheric, friendly owner, spacious and quiet. Valognes is conveniently located for all kinds of fun trips to the beach, oyster beds, cité de la mer in Cherbourg, Bayeux et cetera. Had a super holiday!

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Beautiful place and good base for all kinds of trips. Especially the walks along the coast are great. The house (or actually small hunting lodge) exceeded our expectations. Beautiful garden, very attractive building. The full package. Fully equipped kitchen and bathroom. Spacious bedrooms. The beds are just a bit on the short side. We would like to come again!

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Fantastic house, originally 18th century, but fully equipped inside. Price/quality is fine. Large, enclosed garden, very pleasant for the dog, and much to see in the area. From the D-Day beaches to huge cliffs.

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Property is in a lovely rural setting and our host was charming,

We would say we would have liked a comfy sofa or two to relax on, the kitchen fireside is crying out for one, likewise the salon. The beds were comfortable and bathroom beautifully clean and spacious but shower on the weak side.

Location is great for so many interesting places to visit, be it homes and gardens or WW11 experiences. The coastline is stunning and beaches amazing. We were very lucky with our weather too.

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Beautiful old house with care furnished. Very clean and tidy. Other from other homes. Can have a nice walk. In the kitchen there are toaster, microwave and oven. Two bedrooms each with 1 single bed and 1 double bed (with double duvet, handy to know when you bring your own bedding) The shower is in the bath underneath Sloping roof. Wifi is great dvd player available.

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The house was super fine bed a bit short for tall people but I am 1.88 and was doable. Everything present great location on the estate seen many deer around the house, made beautiful trips to the beaches. Very friendly woman, the key was on the inside of the door on arrival, a bit of a disadvantage that she only speaks French. In short, a must if you love your freedom. George Schlink