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Outdoor dining
Exterior
Outdoor pool
Smart TV, fireplace, DVD player, books
5 bedrooms, iron/ironing board, travel cot, free WiFi

Reviews

8.4 out of 10

Very good

Entire home

5 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 15150 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Hot tub
    Hot tub
  • Pool
    Pool
  • Washer
    Washer
  • Barbecue grill
    Barbecue grill
  • Pet-friendly
    Pet-friendly
  • Parking available
    Parking available

Explore the area

Map
Souleuvre En Bocage, Normandie
  • Souleuvre Viaduct
    20 min drive
  • Museum of the Bayeux Tapestry
    37 min drive
  • Museum of the Battle of Normandy
    38 min drive
  • Caen (CFR-Carpiquet)
    28 min drive

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Entire place

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

Holiday Accommodation in Normandy, France Part of a 14th Century Chateau

Le Petit Manoir is part of the Chateau de Montbosq. It was originally inhabited by the Family of Jean D'Arclais and Pierrette de Montbosq in 1360
Central for WW.II Historic Areas. Large Cottage, 5 Bedrooms, 3 Baths, Wheelchair accessible (Sleeps 12-15)

Le Petit Manoir is a 14th century stone farmhouse; 3 kms from the town of St. Martin des Besaces, in Normandy France.

The cottage is at the end a a pretty private driveway in tranquil countryside with beautiful views down the valley. Ideal for a relaxing holiday.

The ground floor is entered by a central door from the courtyard, it is wide enough to accommodate a wheelchair. In front is the staircase, to the right is a door leading to the open plan living cum dining room with a large wood burning stove which is grand when lit, there is a doorway beside the fireplace that leads to the rear garden area with the usual furniture, barbecue and shaded by tall trees.

The kitchen layout is extremely compact with gas/electric cooker, extractor, large combined fridge/freezer, dishwasher, separate microwave oven and everything you need including the kitchen sink!!

To the left is a corridor leading to the downstairs bedroom, before reaching the bedroom there is a door on the left to a large shower/wet room fitted for disabled persons. The corridor and doorways meet the requirements for disabled access.

The living and sleeping areas are separated by the stairway leading to 4 bedrooms on the first floor. The master bedroom has a four poster bed and an en suite shower room with hand basin and toilet, 2 of the other bedrooms have adult size bunk beds and 1 has a single bed as well, The larger bedroom at the other end of the corridor has a double bed and a single. All have easy access to a family bathroom with bath and shower over, wash hand basin and toilet. There are 2 cots and 2 extra fold up single beds if needed.

The open plan dining/lounge is spacious and comfortable, the large dining table seats 12 people, two large d seater sofas complete the seating, there is a TV & DVD player (bring your own favorite CD's and DVD's), there are books and games for your use. Heating is by a large wood burning stove which looks lovely when lit, very cozy on colder days.
During your stay at this vacation home, you'll be close to Souleuvre Viaduct. Features include an outdoor pool, a water park, and a spa tub. Enjoy your stay with amenities like free WiFi and a kitchen in the vacation home.
  • The vacation home offers a kitchen, a washing machine, and a fireplace
  • Free WiFi
  • Splash around at the water park or swim in the outdoor pool
  • Onsite recreation includes tennis courts and a playground
  • 8.5 mi (13.6 km) from Souleuvre Viaduct and 14.7 mi (23.7 km) from Château de Balleroy
This vacation home offers its guests a water park, an outdoor pool, and a spa tub. The family-friendly vacation home also features barbecue grills and a garden.

Property manager

Marian Clarke

Languages

English, French

Property amenities

Pool/Spa

  • Outdoor pool
  • A hot tub

Internet

  • Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • On-site parking
  • Car required

Kitchen

  • Fridge
  • Stovetop
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Dishwasher
  • Ice maker
  • Spices
  • Electric kettle
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 5 bedrooms
  • Bed sheets provided

Bathrooms

  • 1 bathroom
  • Bath or shower
  • Towels provided
  • Toilet paper
  • Soap
  • Hairdryer

Living spaces

  • Fireplace
  • Living room
  • Dining room
  • Wood stove

Entertainment

  • Smart TV with cable/satellite service
  • DVD player
  • Games
  • Stereo
  • Books

Outdoor areas

  • Patio
  • Fenced garden
  • Barbecue
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Firepit

Laundry

  • Washing machine and dryer

Comfort

  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly
  • 3 total pets

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.
  • Wheelchair-accessible
  • Designated smoking areas
  • Note from host: But not in the property

Services and conveniences

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

Location highlights

  • In a rural location
  • Near a zoo
  • In a village

Things to do

  • Water park
  • Kayaking on site
  • Tennis on site
  • Golf on site
  • Winery tours nearby
  • Waterskiing nearby
  • Cycling nearby
  • Hiking nearby
  • Theme parks nearby
  • Snorkelling nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Marina 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)
  • Fire extinguisher
  • First aid kit

General

  • At least 80% of lighting from LEDs
  • Composting
  • Recycling
  • Double-glazed windows
  • Unit size: 1615 sq ft (150 sq m)

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 20

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

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

Pets

  • Pets are welcome
  • Maximum 3 pets
  • 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

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.

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
Parties and events (including family gatherings, birthday parties and weddings) are allowed on site; maximum attendees: 15
This property uses solar energy
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
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit
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 GBP 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

Holiday Accommodation Normandy France Part 14th Century Chateau
Holiday Accommodation Normandy France Part 14th Century Chateau

Holiday Accommodation in Normandy, France Part of a 14th Century Chateau Reviews

Reviews

8.4

Very good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 18 out of 38 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 14 out of 38 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 3 out of 38 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 38 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 2 out of 38 reviews" "

7.6/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

8/10 Good

Daniel A.

Disliked: Cleanliness
Fantastic old property, exactly what we needed for 12 people!
Had extended family (12 of us) all staying in one place including a toddler, young kids, tweens and 6 adults! The place was perfect for what we needed. The pool was a big win, excellent amenities in terms of crockery, glasses, cutlery kitchen equipment etc. Garden was lovely and we had almost no complaints. The only comment we have is that the property is very tired and must be very difficult for Marianne to keep clean by herself. This is not a major complaint from us as there were several children and lots of us so would have felt very uncomfortable trying to keep an immaculate house clean!!! This is not an immaculate house. Some of the sockets are loose and there are fixtures/fittings in need of repair. One of the chairs collapsed when we sat on it(!) But again this is not a complaint, it is probably a plus for such a large family in one place. We left it cleaner than we found it :) Marianne was lovely and showed us the old photos of the place and the work that was done (and is still to do!). I loved looking at the derelict parts and considering whether I could find £250,000 to buy it!! All in all an excellent stay and I would book again. But just a word of warning for others - it is rustic, French countryside shabby chic...sans le chic. Extra thanks to Marianne who was next door on hand whenever we needed but not too much that we felt uncomfortable. Merci Beaucoup! A bientot!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Anamari L.

Liked: Cleanliness
Cozy home in Normandie
Historic old home overlooking the Beautiful French Country side!

10/10 Excellent

Susannah N., Miami

Liked: Cleanliness
Unique property/Great host
This property is fascinating and unique - you're staying in history. It is rustic, but everything works, with comfortable beds and hot showers and an ample kitchen. It's also handicapped accessible on the first floor, which is rare in a home this old. The owner is a lovely host who has been restoring the home carefully and lives on site. She not only provided us with some supplies we had failed to bring the first night, but made us strawberries and cream! And she shared the history of the place with us. Plus, it's perfectly located for a day at Mont St. Michelle and a different day at the beaches of Normandy. We're so glad we stayed here! It made a trip that necessarily included a lot of very touristy stuff really special.

10/10 Excellent

Marian C.

Great place very peaceful
Beautiful scenery very historic building. We had a lovely welcome basket and strawberry pavlova given to us on arrival
Stayed 2 nights in May 2019

10/10 Excellent

Gillian W.

Wonderful old house, peace and quite abound
We had a 4 generation holiday, (oldest 90 and youngest 5). Enough room for everyone and the downstairs bedroom and wet room was ideal for Mum as she was all on one level. Marion was a great host. There when you needed her but not interfering. The welcome basket and the home made pavlova were really nice touches . Ideal location for many of the attractions the area has to offer. The local village has a lovely bakers and a small supermarket so everyday needs are close by. The 2 swimming pools were used a bit, but unfortunately the weather was a bit cool so the pool was a bit chilly. Can't do anything about the weather but a bit frustrating after the heatwave. If you want authentic old French nestled in the countryside then this is it.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2018

8/10 Good

Jessica R.

Homely, welcoming and everything you could need
There were 9 of us which included 5 children ranging in age from 16 - 5, we all thoroughly enjoyed our stay and there was plenty to keep all of the children entertained. Marian is a lovely host, very welcoming and helpful offering as little or as much advice as you may require. The property itself was very homely, plenty big enough for us all and with everything we could need. We did need to use the car to venture out anywhere and there were a couple of towns near by that are worth a visit and a meal out if you fancy. The beach that was recommended to us was about an hour and it was lovely, supermarkets are near by with everything you could need. We also visited the zoo which was a highlight. The pools were a great addition and the kids thoroughly enjoyed using them, they also loved the dogs and were sad to leave them. Thanks again x
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2018

10/10 Excellent

Mike T., Ashford

Excellent accomodation for 7 guys that wanted to explore Normandy on motorcycles
Marianne is a wonderful host, very welcoming and very easy going - and boy does she make a good desert !! We had a 'welcome to Normandy' pavlova and a 'have a good ride home' lemon meringue pie 😁😁 The accomodation is a lovely period cottage with everything you need to make your stay comfortable - tucked away out in the countryside it is also VERY secure for a motorcycle holiday, all in all we loved our stay and would be happy to recommend to others.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2018

8/10 Good

Jacque E., Colchester, UK

Great location amazing host!
We had a lovely stay. We had 9 people total and we had more than enough space for sleeping and spending time together. Great for kids with all the play equipment out front and toys in the house. Marian is a wonderful host. We would recommend this property and stay here again if in the Normandy region of France.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2018

10/10 Excellent

KAREN G.

Great for big groups
Marian is really accommodating. There was 15 of us and it has plenty of space. Kitchen has plenty of equipment to cook.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2017

8/10 Good

Andrew K.

Charming but tired.
Perfect location, peace and tranquillity. Marian was a perfect host. I celebrated my birthday while there and Marian made a huge strawberry pavlova, it was delicious. Marian allowed my friend, who lives in France, to stay over with no extra charge. We had seven grandchildren with us who enjoyed the swimming pools (one for toddlers), play area and badminton. Plenty of outdoor eating areas with a choice of BBQ's. Thank you for a memorable holiday.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2017

8/10 Good

Rosemary C., Enterprise, AL USA

Hospitality Plus Great Location
Eight adults from the US rented Marian Clarke's farm home for six nights in May, 2016. Located near the small village of St. Martin des Besaces, the 17th century home is being lovingly restored by Marian. It is cozy, roomy, and offers the hottest water you can imagine! Marian met us with a bottle of local Brut, cheese and bread. She had offered to pick up some supplies for us since we were arriving on Sunday evening and local stores were closed. Also, the following day was a national holiday, and stores were closed. Several in our group are "history buffs", and she told us the story of the home which is an ongoing project and shared with us her plans for the future of the building. The living area, kitchen, bed and bathrooms were clean, well-kept, and very functional. If the nights are cool, guests will have to take charge of the fire, but this turned into a fun activity for the men in our group and caused no problems. The location is central to Normandy sites; D-Day Beaches, Bayeux, Caen, Honfleur, Mont St. Michel are all 50 km or less from the house. Rouen is a little further, but some of us drove there easily for a day trip. Be sure to use Marian's directions to the house instead of a navigation system. The location is off a main road, and the nav system led us astray. Those who followed her map had no problems. All in all, we had a wonderful stay and can certainly recommend this accommodation for a home stay in Normandy. Marian is a lovely host and helped to make our visit memorable.
Stayed 6 nights in May 2016

8/10 Good

Frank C.

Relax
We had a wonderfull time. We were with 11 persons and I think that 12 is the maximum capacity. The house is ok , it's a pity the pool can't be warmed up. Very friendly and helpful landlady.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024

2/10 Terrible

Anne L.

Disliked: Cleanliness
Décus
Il est rare d'arriver sur le lieu d'une location et d'avoir envie de faire demi tour. La description et les photos du gite sont trompeuses et ne correspondent pas à la réalité. En arrivant, vous etes accueillis par des gravats, une bétonnière et les abords ne sont pas entretenus. A l'intérieur, tout est bricolé (câbles apparents, carrelages qui se décollent,...). On peut effectivement loger à 14, mais obligatoirement à 3 par chambre. Dans ce cas, la salle a manger est trop petite. L'annonce met en avant la présence d'une piscine qui clairement n'est pas exploitable (l'eau est sale et verte). Le château de Montbosq n'a de château que le nom. L'accueil de la propriétaire est néanmoins chaleureux.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

6/10 Okay

Julien A.

Disliked: Cleanliness
Avis
Très bon accueil agrémenté de cadeau et petite douceur. Terrain non clôturé et garage avec outil trop accessible dangereux pour les enfants Manque containers poubelle. Certaines d'installations sont à revoir.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

8/10 Good

Jean Yves Q.

Liked: Cleanliness
Endroit calme et reposant
Endroit calme et reposant où nous avons été très bien accueillis.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2021

8/10 Good

Olivier W.

Liked: Cleanliness
Séjour agréable
Résidence et environnements très calmes. Nous nous sommes vraiment bien reposés. Si l'on accepte de passer du temps en voiture, il y a de nombreuses activités autour. La propriétaire est charmante et très accueillante.
Stayed 14 nights in Jul 2021

8/10 Good

Audrey D.

Liked: Cleanliness
Superbe lieu
Endroit sublime, isolée et surplombant une petite vallée. Malheureusement la propriétaire a eu un petit souci avec la piscine dont nous n'avons pas pu profiter. Nulle doute que le problème sera très vite réglé.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Liza R.

Liked: Cleanliness
Superbe
Vraiment un super week end entre amis ! Marian est très à l’écoute et toujours disponible !
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Aline B., Paris

Liked: Cleanliness
Formidable.
Portugais Français Em primeiro lugar queriamos agradecer à Madame por este excelente fim de semana que passamos. Só temos de agradecer e desejar tudo de bom para essa grande mulher que nos fez sentir em casa e que nos acolheu tão bem. Sinceramente foi mesmo encantador, a casa, os quartos, as camas tão macias, o espaço, o ambiente e a paisagem tão maravilhosa. Mais uma vez um grande obrigado Madame Marian por este momento inesquecível. E pretendemos voltar mais uma vez. Obrigada Tout d'abord nous tenons à remercier Madame pour cet excellent week-end que nous avons passé. Nous devons juste remercier et souhaiter tout le meilleur à cette femme formidable qui nous a fait sentir chez nous et qui nous a si bien accueillis. Honnêtement, c'était vraiment charmant, la maison, les chambres, les lits si doux, l'espace, l'environnement et le paysage si merveilleux. Encore un grand merci Madame Marian pour ce moment inoubliable. Et nous prévoyons d'y retourner une fois de plus. Merci ❤👌👌🙈
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Edith H.

Liked: Cleanliness
excellent week end dans une belle propriété
Nous avons passé un excellent week end dans une belle propriété pleine de charme. Marian est une belle personne, qui se rend disponible pour ses invités. Le coin est calme. Pas de voisins aux alentours. Un calme olympien!!! Nous gardons un énorme souvenir .
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2021

10/10 Excellent

marie therese m., Chateaubriant

Liked: Cleanliness
Séjour pentecôte
Séjour agréable malgré le mauvais temps Madame Clarke est une personne super
Stayed 2 nights in May 2021

8/10 Good

Jean-Luc J.

Bon séjour en famille
Marian se met en 4 pour ses hôtes (panier garni en arrivant, aller chercher du bois sous la pluie pour alimenter la cheminée...). Merci pour cet accueil chaleureux.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2020

8/10 Good

Régis G.

Liked: Cleanliness
Cadre agréable et propriétaire aux petits soins
La maison à un rez de chaussée très adapté à une dizaine de personnes. La cuisine est très bien équipée, la salle commune est grande et permet des repas à 12. Le jardin est très joli et y prendre un apéro ou y faire un barbecue est très agréable. La chambre et la salle de bain du rdc sont très bien. Les chambres et salles de bain à l'étage ont sans doute encore besoin de rénovation surtout la salle d'eau. De manière générale., le rapport qualité /prix est bon et les évolutions prévues par la propriétaire ne peuvent que le rendre encore meilleur. Dernier point, la piscine hors sol est très grande et pratique pour les enfants. Un peu loin des sites des plages du débarquement. Commerces très sympas dans le village : 2 bouchers charcutiers, une boulangerie et un grand huit à huit (5 minutes en voiture).
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2020

8/10 Good

Frans L.

Het was een uniekke verblijfplaats
Één uniekke verblijfplaats. En een vriendelijke bezorgde gastvrouw

4/10 Poor

Roos T.

Serious TLC needed
The location is spacious and located in a beautiful area with many options for unique day trips. Marian had a welcome basket ready for us with wine, cheese and a delicious cake in de refrigerator. The bedding was clean, only 1 set of towels for 1 week, showers and toilets were clean. We advise that the house and garden gets serious attention: cleaning up, cleaning and maintenance! Wooden floors from the upper floor make everything very noisy, greasy fingers and stains in the kitchen with crooked doors, oven was not clean, the fridge did not close properly, the sofa sagged, dust and cobwebs everywhere, dust and dirt under benches and in corners, lots of damp spots, leakage from the bathtub upstairs to the bathroom downstairs, the door handles are loose, the back of the building is not finished, the owner lets her dogs out on the property and does not tidy it up, the pool was green, 2 caravans are standing at the edge of the garden and 1 car and everything is about to perish. The photos shown are from long ago it seems, because it doesn't look neat now. Therefore we will unfortunately not recommend the location to family and friends. Our group (9 adults and 2 children) is happy to improvise and came up with solutions. It could be a very nice location again, but then it needs serious TLC from a number of skilled people. Would be good for the owner too, because she is very friendly.
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2019