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A Cosy Tranquil Cottage (with Mod Cons). Close to Bayeux and Normandy Beaches.

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Exterior
Fridge, oven, stovetop, dishwasher
Books
Outdoor dining
Interior

Reviews

9.8 out of 10

Exceptional

Entire home

2 bedroomsSleeps 4

Popular amenities

  • Washer
    Washer
  • Parking available
    Parking available
  • Outdoor space
    Outdoor space
  • Kitchen
    Kitchen
  • Dryer
    Dryer
  • Free WiFi
    Free WiFi

Explore the area

Map
Le Breuil-En-Bessin, Normandie
  • Bayeux British War Cemetery
    11 min drive
  • Château de Balleroy
    11 min drive
  • Museum of the Battle of Normandy
    12 min drive
  • Caen (CFR-Carpiquet)
    26 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.

A Cosy Tranquil Cottage (with Mod Cons). Close to Bayeux and Normandy Beaches.

The cottage is a modern conversion of an old farm building. The walls we believe to be over 300 years old, and these have been completely cleaned and repointed to blend comfortably within their ancient setting. The original beams have been similarly totally renovated and are retained in the sitting room, giving the living space a very attractive blend of both modern and antique. Set back from the main road to Bayeux and surrounded by fields and woodland, this holiday property is quiet and restful. The front garden has a recently planted orchard, and the house is surrounded by flower borders. At the back, the lawn is an ideal spot for a quiet drink, or a meal outdoors.

The property is close to Bayeux with its beautiful Cathedral and very famous tapestry. Just five minutes away is the market town of Le Molay Littry with its Mining Museum, Mill and Thursday morning open market.

Within easy distance are all the D Day landing beaches, many Normandy War museums, the pretty, rose strewn British Cemetery in Bayeux, and the hugely impressive and moving American Cemetery overlooking Omaha Beach at St Laurent.

Around the town of Balleroy, which boasts a striking Chateau, there are the extensive forests of "des Biards"with facilities for cycling, bird-watching, sighting wild deer and other wildlife and flora. There are horse riding stables in Le Molay Littry, and we are near to the golf course at Port en Bessin.

From this charming cottage you can easily visit Le Mont St Michel (2 Hours), Suisse Normande (90 minutes) with more horse riding, bungie jumping and canoeing, Villedieu-les-Poeles, (90 minutes) a town where church bells have been produced for centuries, Granville, (1 hour) Deauville, Trouville, and Honfleur, playgrounds of the Victorians, Caen ( 30 minutes) with lovely examples of Norman architecture and a huge open market on Friday, Cherbourg(1 hour).

Only about half an hour away is the pretty beach of Arromanche, with its traffic free centre, and many little cafe's and restaurants. This is the site of the Mulberry Harbour, and on top of the hill is a museum with a difference. St. Mere Eglise where John Steele hung from the church tower attached to his parachute, is 45 minutes away, and the John Steele Auberge is an excellent eating house, at reasonable prices.
During your stay at this cottage, you'll be close to Mine Museum. Free WiFi and a kitchen are available in the cottage.
  • The cottage offers a kitchen, a washing machine, and a living room
  • Free WiFi
  • Onsite recreation includes a playground
  • Just a 3-minute drive from Mine Museum and a few minutes from Cotentin and Bessin Marsh Regional Natural Park
This cottage offers its guests a garden. The front desk is open around the clock.

This Le Breuil-en-Bessin cottage is smoke free.

Property manager

Susan Hooker

Languages

English, French

Property amenities

Beach

  • Beach towels

Internet

  • Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available
  • On-site parking
  • Car recommended

Kitchen

  • Fridge
  • Stovetop
  • Oven
  • Dishwasher
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Toaster
  • Cookware/dishes/utensils
  • Paper towels
  • Spices

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Bed sheets provided

Bathrooms

  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Shampoo
  • Hairdryer
  • Towels provided
  • Toilet paper

Living spaces

  • Living room
  • Wood stove

Entertainment

  • Games
  • Books

Outdoor areas

  • Fenced garden
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture

Laundry

  • Washing machine and dryer

Work spaces

  • Desk
  • Desk chair

Comfort

  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • If you have any requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Handrails in stairwells
  • Hardwood flooring in public areas
  • No lifts
  • Smooth flooring in public areas
  • Step-free path to entrance
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
  • Wheelchair-accessible
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • 1 on-site accessible parking spaces
  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board
  • Change of bedsheets (on request)
  • Change of towels (on request)

Location highlights

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

Things to do

  • Golf on site
  • Cycling nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Golf nearby
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Horse riding nearby

Safety features

  • No carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated that there is no carbon monoxide detector or gas appliances on the property)
  • Smoke detector installed (host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • Fire extinguisher

General

  • Composting
  • Recycling
  • Property does not allow children

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 2:00 PM

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

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • This property does not allow children.

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 indicated there are no carbon monoxide detectors or gas appliances on the property
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
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.
Property Registration Number IIH947HTT

We should mention

  • Onsite cash transactions can't exceed GBP 1000, due to national regulations. For more details, please contact the property using information in the booking confirmation.

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A Cosy Tranquil Cottage . Close to Bayeux Normandy Beaches

A Cosy Tranquil Cottage (with Mod Cons). Close to Bayeux and Normandy Beaches. Reviews

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 25 out of 29 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 4 out of 29 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 29 reviews" "
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8.8/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Diana L.

Liked: Cleanliness
everything was fabulous
our stay at this house was marvellous for us, everything was perfect and we highly recommend xx
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Robert K.

Liked: Cleanliness
DDAY observances
Wonderful, pleasant Gite. Accommodations. Stove top didnt work. Showers need shower caddies or shelf. Well stocked kitchen equipment. Could use more silverware.
Stayed 14 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Nick S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Central location for D-Day experiences
Quaint cottage a few km’s west of Bayeux for perfect for exploring the Normandy countryside and D-Day beaches and inland sites. Very enjoyable place to stay
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Susan H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Fabulously Comfortable Gite
We stayed for a few nights whilst playing tennis tournaments in the area. The gite was everything we could have hoped for and more. A wonderful relaxing place to come back to at the end of a busy day. Fabulously well equipped kitchen, gorgeous showers, comfy beds. We ate outdoors every evening and then wandered around the garden and said hello to the cows in the next door field. The owners are next door and are charming and helpful. We really hope to return.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2019

10/10 Excellent

Anne H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Home from home
Extremely comfortable and a great location. WiFi in the property would be a big bonus.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2019

10/10 Excellent

Matthew H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Very pleasant stay
The house was very pretty, lovely decor and everything we needed was there! The location was perfect, we was near everywhere we wanted to visit. It was a beautiful setting, and we would definitely return again!
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2019

10/10 Excellent

Cheryl R., Victoria

Lovely property, home away from home with all the amenities.
Wonderful experience with Susan going above and beyond when assistance was needed! I would highly recommend!
Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2018

10/10 Excellent

John P.

Lovely cottage in a great location.
Stayed for 5 nights in July at Le Petite Coliberderie. Lovely, atmospheric farmhouse, very well equipped with washing machine, dishwasher and plenty of crockery and cutlery. Three bathrooms meant no-one was queuing to use the loo!! The cottage is spacious and was ideal for our family stay (2 adults and 2 children) and also had a nice enclosed and secluded garden as well. The road was not too busy so not too much traffic noise to spoil the tranquillity. The cottage is also ideally located for exploring the surrounding countryside, being only about 20 minute drive from Bayeux and less than half an hour from many of the D-Day beaches. The nearest town of Le Miolat-Littral is small and quaint and has all the shops you will need. We had some lovely clear nights too and the absence of streetlights means the stars blazed brightly overhead - sitting in the garden gazing up at the heavens is certainly relaxing! Highly recommended if you are looking for a base to explore the Calvados region of Normandy or are just looking for a nice peaceful get-away.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2018

10/10 Excellent

David H.

Excellent, lovely property with a superb host.
Property was ideal for two couples, everything we needed was there. It was centrally situated for our visits to the D-day sites. Susan was an excellent host giving any help and information when requested. Will certainly stay again when in the area.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2018

8/10 Good

Guy A.

A Pleasant Cottage on the Heart of Normandy
The cottage is a comfortable and ideally situated property, offering a large, well equipped kitchen and spacious bedrooms and bathrooms. Hosts Susan and Andrew were very welcoming and provided excellent advice as to local shopping and sight seeing. The cottage is located in the country but an easy drive to both major cities and Normandy tourist areas making it ideal for full days of seeing the numerous historical sites and then quiet evenings relaxing.

10/10 Excellent

Tom L.

Great time
Cottage was clean and well laid out. Kitchen was really good and very well equipped. Area was perfect for our trips to the D Day landing beaches and cemeteries. All in all, Tres Bon.

10/10 Excellent

Hubertus K.

Liked: Cleanliness
Cosy nice renovated old farmhouse
The accommodation is part of an old farmhouse what is rather central located in the Normandie Calvados area. The accommodation is comfortable with a well equipped kitchen. The lady who rents the accommodation lives in the same farmhouse as well and is very friendly and gives good advice about places to visit and things to do.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Paul-Joachim K.

Liked: Cleanliness
Ein sehr angnehmer Aufenthalt in einem günstig gelegenen, sehr schönen Haus bei netten Gastgebern.
Wir haben uns sehr wohlgefühlt. Die sehr freundlichen und hilfsbereiten Gastgeber wohnen direkt nebenan. Das charmante, liebevoll renovierte alte Haus ist geräumig und mit Allem, was man braucht eingerichtet, hat einen Obstgarten und eine gemütliche Terrasse. Es liegt verkehrsgünstig, Omaha Beach, Bayeux und etliche andere Sehenswürdigkeiten sind in ca. 1/4 Stunde zu erreichen. Wir werden gerne wiederkommen!
Stayed 14 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Maryse G.

gite pittoresque
propriétaires très sympathiques
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Michiel H., Voorburg

Liked: Cleanliness
Very nice house with friendly landlords
We had a lovely stay and realy enjoyed Normandy. The cottage is close to many intersting sites and beautiful cities. We realy recommend a stay!
Stayed 13 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Markus S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Wonderful holiday
Had a great stay in this beautifully restored farmhouse. Thanks again to our lovely hosts!
Stayed 13 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

benoit S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Super séjour dans cette maisonnette
La maison des Hooker est idéalement située pour faire la visite des plages du débarquement des musées et divers memoriaux et cimetières militaires. Le lieu est très très bien équipé avec plein de petites attention (des dosettes se café, du sucre, de l'huile du vinaigre des épices.) Le linge fourni dont les serviettes est très appréciable quand on arrive en avion. Le mieu dispose aussi d'un lave linge d'un lave vaisselle sèche cheveux bouilloire etc... Il manquerait peut être juste une TV Un petit jardin permet de profiter de l'extérieur. La maison est située en lisière de forêt à proximité de la route un peu passante mais cela reste très agréable. Les propriétaires habitent la maison à côté et sont toujours à disposition si besoin. Je recommande de à 100%
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Bas v., Tilburg, Netherlands

Liked: Cleanliness
Lovely place in Normandy
The cottage is well equipped and very spacious, the perfect place for a nice stay in Normandy, close to many interesting places to visit. The hosts are very kind people, always in for a nice chat and providing tips for trips in the surrounding. We've had a great time and highly recommend this place for a good holiday!
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Cristina V.

Liked: Cleanliness
Excelente
La casa es espectacular. Reune todas las condiciones y comodidades . Muy bien equipada y limpia. Esta situada cerca de los lugares mas emblemáticos de Normandía. Susan es una excelente anfitriona .

8/10 Good

Gilles B., FRANCE Dijon

Beau séjour en Normandie
Nous avons passé un très agréable séjour dans cette maison bien située pour visiter les plages du débarquement et bien équipée. L'endroit est calme malgré la proximité de la route et les propriétaires sont charmants et répondent à toutes nos demandes.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2020

10/10 Excellent

Elina R.

Liked: Cleanliness
Impeccable !
Tout était parfait ! Le gîte est idéalement situé pour découvrir les sites et musées du débarquement aussi bien que Bayeux et sa tapisserie ou encore plages, forêts... Le charme de l’ancien, avec tout le confort moderne et une propreté parfaite, c’était vraiment agréable d’y revenir chaque jour. Susan et Andrew sont des hôtes idéaux. Nous reviendrons sans doute et en parlerons autour de nous !

8/10 Good

christophe v.

Liked: Cleanliness
Très agréable
Maison parfaite pour 4 personnes avec une salle d’eau et wc par chambre. Équipement très complet. Terrasse et jardin agréables. Propriétaires Sympathiques et discrets.

10/10 Excellent

claudine g.

Liked: Cleanliness
Maison bien située pour découvrir les plages du debarquement
Location située dans un endroit calme, loin du tumulte de la ville Maison bien agencée, propre Les propriétaires sont très accueillants et de bon conseil
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2020

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Central beliggenhed
Dejligt feriehus i rolige omgivelser. Køkken veludstyret, baderum i god kvalitet. Venlige og hjælpsomme værter, fx kunne vi stille vores cykler i aflåst rum. Huset er tæt på Bayeux og D-dagsstrande, dog kræver det bil at komme rundt.
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2019

10/10 Excellent

mathilde t.

Très bon séjour.gîte confortable,au calme.
Je recommande!
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2018