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Gîte La Mare aux Fées, Parc des marais du Cotentin, between sea and countryside

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Interior
Terrace/patio
Interior
Bathtub, hair dryer, soap
TV, ping pong, books

Reviews

9.4 out of 10

Exceptional

Entire home

1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 450 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Washer
  • Parking available
  • Barbecue grill
  • Pet-friendly
  • Kitchen
  • Outdoor space

Explore the area

Map
Gorges, Normandie
  • Cotentin and Bessin Marsh Regional Natural Park
    1 min walk
  • Sainte-Mere-Eglise Church
    23 min drive
  • Utah Beach
    28 min drive
  • Cherbourg (CER-Maupertus)
    53 min drive

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About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

Gîte La Mare aux Fées, Parc des marais du Cotentin, between sea and countryside

The fairy Mare is a small cottage for 2 to 4 people.
Built in an old barn adjoining the owners' home, this place invites you, among other things, to discover the heritage built in earth and stone clean marshes Cotentin and Bessin, whose traditional techniques have been used to restore the property , dated about 1800.

GEOGRAPHIC LOCATION
At the entrance to the peninsula of Cotentin, Gorges is a small village, located between the landing beaches (25 km), Cherbourg (50 km) and Mont Saint-Michel (90 km). The cottage has the amenities of many small towns around: Périers (10 km), Carentan (14 km), The Hague-du-Puits (15 km), Coutances (25 km), Saint-Lô (35 km) ...
A grocery tobacco bar with bread is located in the village, 2 km from the cottage, open Tuesday to Sunday from 7:30 to 20:30.
For England, La Mare aux Fees is an important stop, near the Cherbourg car ferry (50 km), to reach Paris, Brittany or the South of France.

ATMOSPHERE
The fairy Mare is in the heart of the Regional Natural Park of Cotentin marshes and Bessin, a real natural treasure opening on both sides of the sea: in the bay of Veys (facing the islands of Saint-Marcouf) to the east, to the haven of Saint-Germain and the dunes of Créances to the west.
At the turn of the road is the splendor of manor farms in stone and "mass" (earth), while the water, the land and the sand offer a vegetation of rare species and a rich and precious fauna.

DESCRIPTION OF THE GITE
On the ground floor: 1 living / dining room with 1 sofa bed for 2 persons, 1 kitchenette.
Upstairs: 1 bedroom with 1 double bed, 1 bathroom with bath, separate toilet.
1 baby bed + 1 extra bed 1 person can be made available.
The cottage has a parking space and has its own private courtyard surrounded by greenery, with barbecue and garden furniture.
At the back of the house, the owners' garden is accessible to tenants: you will discover the "fairy pool", and a ping-pong table is left at your disposal.
Only small animals are accepted (small dogs, cats).

EQUIPMENT
Fridge, oven, microwave, 4 hotplates electric, washing machine, coffee maker, electric kettle, toaster, small television, iron and ironing board, drying rack, raclette on request.
Baby equipment: baby bottle warmer, high chair, baby's cot, baby bath.
Private courtyard, barbecue, garden table, ping-pong table, private parking.

TO DO
Beaches (20 km), nudist beach (20 km), sailing (25 km), sand yachting (15 km), ballooning, parachuting, aerodrome (19 km), river walks, boat trips (15 km), golf ( 12 km), swimming pools (14 and 25 km).
Hiking, biking (around the cottage and many marked trails throughout the region), horseback riding, trailer, with a donkey Cotentin (11 and 17 km), canoeing (25 km), tourist base (12 km ), fishing in the river, pond and sea (around the cottage).

TO HAVE
Bay of Mont-Saint-Michel (90 km), Bayeux Tapestry (40 km), discovery area of ​​the Cotentin and Bessin marshes (14 km), landing beaches and museums (23 km), peninsula Hague (40 km), Tatihou island (50 km), parks and gardens throughout the department, manors, castles, churches, abbeys, abbeys (from 2 km), typical villages around the cottage, arts and crafts and local products (from 3 km), museums of art, history and other curiosities (from 10 km), local restaurants and seafood, animal park (43 km), ornithological reserves (around the cottage ), marsh and bog around the cottage.

PRICE
Prices include electricity, including heating in winter, and bed linen.
Are optional (payable on arrival):
- Towels: available for rent for € 5 per person (1 large and 1 small towel).
- The final cleaning: if you do not want to do the cleaning on your departure it will be charged 35 €.

STAY TAX
At the price of the stay is added a tax collected on behalf of the Community of Communes West Coast Center Manche and the County Council of the Channel of 0.55 euros / night / adult.

During your stay at this cottage, you're just a quick walk from Cotentin and Bessin Marsh Regional Natural Park. The cottage offers free WiFi and a kitchen.
  • The cottage offers a kitchen, a washing machine, and a patio
  • Free WiFi
  • Amenities include a car charging station
  • 30.6 mi (49.3 km) from Omaha Beach and 0.1 mi (0.1 km) from Cotentin and Bessin Marsh Regional Natural Park
This cottage offers its guests barbecue grills and a garden. The front desk is open around the clock.

Smoking is allowed in designated areas at this Gorges cottage.

Property manager

Audrey Boutet

Languages

English, French

Property amenities

Internet

  • Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Electric car charging station on site
  • On-site parking includes off-street options
  • On-site parking
  • Car required

Kitchen

  • Fridge
  • Stovetop
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle
  • Cookware/dishes/utensils
  • Spices
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 1 bedroom
  • Bed sheets provided
  • Sofa bed

Bathrooms

  • 1 bathroom
  • Bath
  • Hairdryer
  • Soap

Living spaces

  • Living room

Entertainment

  • TV
  • Ping pong table
  • Books
  • Games

Outdoor areas

  • Patio
  • Barbecue
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture

Laundry

  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly
  • 1 total (up to 10 kg per pet)
  • Welcoming cats and dogs only

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Designated smoking areas

Services and conveniences

  • Housekeeping (on request)
  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • In a rural location
  • Near the bay
  • In a village

Things to do

  • Snorkelling nearby
  • Mountain biking nearby
  • Surfing/body boarding nearby
  • Scuba diving nearby
  • Ecotours nearby
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Windsurfing nearby
  • Cycling nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector)
  • Smoke detector installed (host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property)

General

  • Composting
  • Recycling
  • Unit size: 538 sq ft (50 sq m)

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Pets

  • Pets are welcome
  • Only dogs and cats are allowed
  • Maximum 1 (weight limit: 22 lbs per pet)
  • Restrictions apply
  • For more information, you can reach out to the property at the number on the booking confirmation
  • Service animals are exempt from fees
  • Note from host: Petits ou moyens chiens uniquement, ou chats.

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Note from host: Lit parapluie, chauffe-biberon

Important information

You need to know

This property is managed by a private host (a party not acting within their trade, business or profession). EU consumer law, including the right of withdrawal, will not apply to your booking. The cancellation policy set by the private host will cover your booking.
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
Onsite 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 indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation
You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions. You will also receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account which will enable you to manage your booking.

We should mention

  • Onsite cash transactions can't exceed EUR 1000, due to national regulations. For more details, please contact the property using information in the booking confirmation.
  • To make arrangements for your pet, contact the property directly using the information on your booking confirmation.

Property is also known as

Gîte Mare aux Fées House Gorges
Gîte e aux Fées House Gorges
Gîte La Mare aux Fées Gorges
Gîte La Mare aux Fées Cottage
Gîte La Mare aux Fées Cottage Gorges

Gîte La Mare aux Fées, Parc des marais du Cotentin, between sea and countryside Reviews

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 21 out of 31 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 10 out of 31 reviews" "
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9.6/10

Cleanliness

8.0/10

Amenities

8.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Jon D., UK

Liked: Cleanliness
8 night stay
Gorgeous gìte in a very quiet location. Only sounds are a few cars and tractors. Audrey is very welcoming vVery relaxing, lovely gardens. Really enjoyable stay.
Stayed 8 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sue D.

Liked: Cleanliness
Home away from home
Friendly owner with excellent English Everything you would want in a holiday let Near to coast and quiet roads to larger towns
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2020

8/10 Good

Charles G.

Liked: Cleanliness
Short Stopover
We enjoyed our stay at this small Gite adjoined to the owner's house set amongst the fields. The Gite has it's own parking place and a small enclosed garden with table and barbecue. A great base for exploring the D-Day beaches and museums (car essential). A double bed upstairs and a sofabed in the lounge for extra guest.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2020

10/10 Excellent

Maureen B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Marie F., Bouguenais

Liked: Cleanliness
GÎTE PROPRE ET BIEN AGENCÉ
Location très bien située, propriétaire très agréable. Gîte idéal pour découvrir la région
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2023

8/10 Good

Bernard P.

Liked: Cleanliness
Petit logis sympa
Le gîte nous servait de pied à terre pour visiter cette region de Normandie. Nous y restions très peu de temps. Gite très propre, au calme. La propriétaire très gentille et disponible aux besoins .
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Thierry J.

Liked: Cleanliness
Gîte isolé, calme et bien agencé
Pour les amoureux de nature et de randonnées, c'est un lieu idéal. Situé au milieu du département, c'est aussi pratique pour visiter le Cotentin et l'ouest du Calvados. L'équipement du logis est parfait, et le petit jardin également pour profiter de l'extérieur, ainsi que le parking devant la porte très pratique.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Marcel G.

Liked: Cleanliness
Très très bien
Très joli petit gîte, avec un joli jardin, une petite terrasse privée, super propre ,matériel en super état ,une dame hôtesse pleine de gentillesse ,deux jours de poses en vrai moment heureux .encore merci à notre hôtesse .
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Pascale D.

Liked: Cleanliness
Je recommande à 100%
2e séjour cette année dans ce gîte chaleureux, au calme. Tout y est pour se sentir chez soi ! Rien à redire. Une propriété impeccable, tout confort. Merci pour le cadeau d'accueil et ce séjour agréable très représentatif de la région.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

Pascale D.

Liked: Cleanliness
Je recommande
Magnifique petit gîte, accueillant, chaleureux, propre, bien équipé et au calme à 2 pas des Marais du Cotentin Je recommande à 100% . Un cadeau d'accueil de la région très apprécié.
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Jorge R.

Liked: Cleanliness
Inolvidable
Muy bien toda la estancia se ha hecho corto, recomendaríamos una nevera más grande.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022

8/10 Good

Annie Q.

Liked: Cleanliness
Vacances nature
Agréable petit gite situé au coeur du marais du Cotentin idéal pour un séjour au calme.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022

8/10 Good

Tony L.

Liked: Cleanliness
NICKEL
NICKEL
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Joëlle S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Excellent
Un gîte très confortable dans un univers calme. Il est bien situé et un prix plus que raisonnable pour la qualité
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Elodie M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Très bon séjour à la marre aux fées
Petite maison hors du bourg, agréable et très bien équipée. Un accueil discret et cordial.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2022

10/10 Excellent

Richard d.

Liked: Cleanliness
Je vous donne 5 étoiles
Très l'aise de s'installer et très propre . L 'accueille très sympathique , c'est très calme. Ça me donne envie de revenir. À réserver ma prochaine passage . Merci pour tous .
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2022

10/10 Excellent

Beate K.

Liked: Cleanliness
Zentral und ruhig auf der schönen Halbinsel gelegen, unkompliziertes Einchecken, nette Vermieterin
Wer Ruhe sucht, ich kann es nur empfehlen.
Stayed 10 nights in Sep 2021

8/10 Good

Eric

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort
excellent pour séjour découverte en campagne
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

Patrice T., St Georges les baillargeaux

Liked: Cleanliness
Vacances à gorges
Gîte à la campagne parfaitement situé pour visiter le Cotentin. Il ne manque rien.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

André G.

Liked: Cleanliness
Sehr entspannte Lage und doch zentrale Lage...
Die Unterkunft liegt mitten in der Natur und doch zentral auf der Halbinsel. Idealer Ausgangspunkt um zu Sternfahrten aufzubrechen! Wir können eine vorbehaltlose Weiterempfehlung geben!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

CHIAPPERO B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Excellente situation et une charmante hôtesse bien à l'écoute
Bien conforme à nos attentes. Noua avons été charmés par la situation du gîte et avons découvert la région avec un grand bonheur.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

Patricia L.

Liked: Cleanliness
Au calme.
Petite maison très agréable, isolée de la ville et du bruit.

10/10 Excellent

Arjen B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Prima vakantiewoning
Voor 2 personen dit huisje geboekt. Alles aanwezig; wasmachine, keukeninventaris, oven, magnetron. Alles keurig geregeld. Heel vriendelijke eigenaresse en super relaxt
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2020

8/10 Good

JEAN-CLAUDE C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Vacances au calme
Maison isolée très agréable Très bon accueil
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2019

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Travelled with family, Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2019