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Exterior
Exterior
Exterior detail
Terrace/patio
Living area

Reviews

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 6140 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Washer
  • Parking available
  • Fireplace
  • Kitchen
  • Barbecue grill
  • Pet-friendly

Explore the area

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Négreville, Normandie
  • Château des Ravalet
    ‪18 min drive‬
  • Cherbourg Tourism Office
    ‪21 min drive‬
  • La Cité de la Mer
    ‪22 min drive‬
  • Cherbourg (CER-Maupertus)
    ‪28 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Queen Bed

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 2

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 3

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Garden
Dining area

About this property

La Douve - 3 bedroom luxury cottage for family or friends

La Douve

A superb and spacious 3 bed cottage designed for families and Friends

3 bedrooms, with 3 fabulous en suite shower rooms...feel the 5 star hotel quality!
Delightful gardens, wood burner and great place to discover Normandy from.

The interior decoration has been carried out with love and a touch of theatre by the owner Mr Daniel Parker, a BAFTA award winning and oscar nominated make-up artist for the film industry. The result are a delightful cottage full of personality and wonderful attention to detail.

A solid oak front door opens into a large open plan room with a rare example of a perfectly preserved ancient Norman inglenook fireplace as centre piece. Complete with fireside snug, farmhouse style dining table and chairs and a fully equipped thoroughly modern kitchen cleverly harmonised with the original architectural elements of the building, this room truly feels like the heart of the home and combines the living and dining area with fully equipped kitchen (dishwasher, hob & microwave oven), TV/DVD.

The second ground floor room provides a flexible bedroom space depending on your group requirements, and can be configured as a double or twin en suite bedroom with a very high quality zip together bed base and mattresses. The room has a charming rustic atmosphere, with exposed stonework and timbers. The doors to this room have been widened for wheelchair access if necessary.

A wooden staircase from the main living area takes you to a small galleried landing leading to two further bedrooms.

The “Blue Bedroom “ is the largest upstairs room with a double bed and luxurious en suite shower room.

The “Green Bedroom” has a double bed and luxurious en suite shower room.

The peaceful atmosphere of the bedrooms is accentuated by high ceilings with exposed beams, a combination of natural stone and Farrow & Ball painted walls, the play of light from large south facing dormer windows, with views towards ornamental cherry trees and a traditional apple orchard in the distance.

Outside and downstairs at the rear of the cottage there is a sun terrace with picnic table and BBQ area and a beautiful well-maintained flower garden and lawn area

The cottage is equipped with Wi-Fi and has thermostatic heaters throughout, along with good quality insulation and windows for all year round letting.

There is plenty of parking space outside and a shared laundry facility in a separate outbuilding adjoining the cottage.

Property manager

Daniel Parker

Languages

English, French, German

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Amenities

Kitchen
Washer
Pet-friendly
Outdoor space
Parking available
Barbecue grill

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Check out before 11:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

Pets allowed
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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 indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a deadlock

We should mention

Cash transactions at this property cannot exceed GBP 1000, due to national regulations; for further details, please contact the property using the information in the booking confirmation

About the area

Negreville

Negreville is home to this cottage. Regional Cider Museum and Museum of Brandy and Old Trades are cultural highlights, and some of the area's activities can be experienced at Cherbourg en Cotentin Golf and Cidrerie-Distillerie Theo Capelle. La Maison du Biscuit and Fun Box are also worth visiting.
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Négreville, Normandie

What's nearby

  • Cherbourg en Cotentin Golf - 17 min drive - 16.8 km
  • Ecausseville Airship Hangar - 17 min drive - 20.1 km
  • Château des Ravalet - 18 min drive - 19.6 km
  • Cherbourg Tourism Office - 21 min drive - 20.2 km
  • La Cité de la Mer - 22 min drive - 20.7 km

Getting around

  • Valognes Station - 12 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪La Dolce Vita - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Le Versailles Normand - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Aston Club - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Le Relais du Cotentin - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Bar du Centre - ‬9 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is La Douve - 3 bedroom luxury cottage for family or friends pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at La Douve - 3 bedroom luxury cottage for family or friends?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at La Douve - 3 bedroom luxury cottage for family or friends?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is La Douve - 3 bedroom luxury cottage for family or friends located?

Situated in Negreville, this cottage is within 6 miles (10 km) of Brix Church, Regional Cider Museum and Cour du Château. Museum of Brandy and Old Trades and Orglandes German War Cemetery are also within 9 miles (15 km).

Reviews

8.6

Excellent

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 11 out of 19 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 5 out of 19 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 19 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 19 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 19 reviews

8.6/10

Cleanliness

8.8/10

Check-in

8.0/10

Communication

9.0/10

Location

8.0/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

8/10 Good

Emmanuel W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, location
Disliked: Communication

Bon séjour dans le Cotentin

Très bel endroit, situé au calme dans une région qui réserve beaucoup de surprises
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Julia S.

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

Tolles gemütliches Haus

Wir waren über Silvester mit Hund in diesem kleinen Schmuckstück für eine Woche. Es hat alles gepasst, Daniel war auch vor Ort und ein toller Gastgeber. Wir werden warscheinlich wieder kommen. Liebe Grüße und tj
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2024

2/10 Terrible

Marie B.

Disliked: Cleanliness, communication, location, listing accuracy

Nie wieder!

Das Haus machte von außen einen schönen Eindruck und entsprach den Fotos. Auch die Willkommensgeschenke waren sehr nett. Allerdings hat das Haus einen extrem modrigen Geruch und eine sehr hohe Luftfeuchtigkeit. Alles im Haus ist klamm. Der eingebaute Lüfter zeugt davon, dass dem Vermieter das Problem bekannt ist, nur leider schafft der Lüfter keine Abhilfe.In der Dusche (oben) befindet sich schwarzer Schimmel. Es war aufgrund des Geruchs unmöglich, in der unteren Etage zu schlafen. Die Küche war nicht sauber, Krümel im Ofen und eine verklebte Abzugshaube. Die Nachbarin beschwerte sich über spielende Kinder im (ebenfalls ungepflegten) Garten, obwohl das Haus als kinderfreundlich angepriesen wurde. Aufgrund der Renovierung des Hauses nebenan wurde ohne Ankündigung das Wasser abgestellt. Wir haben das Haus vorzeitig verlassen, ein weiterer Aufenthalt hätte unsere Gesundheit gefährdet. Der Vermieter reagierte über einen Mittelsmann nur einmalig auf unsere Beschwerde, es gab keinerlei Bemühungen, sich um die Probleme zu kümmern. Danach herrschte Schweigen. Wir werden hier nie wieder buchen und können nur dringend davon abraten, auf die schönen Fotos hereinzufallen.
Stayed 14 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kathryn H., Billington Clitheroe

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

Beautiful location

Had an amazing time superb cottage beautiful garden
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2023

8/10 Good

Alexandra F., Winsen (Luhe), Deutschland

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location

Leider wenig Sommerwetter

Wir hatten leider Pech mit dem Wetter. Aber da kann die Unterkunft nichts dafür. Es ist ein sehr schönes altes Haus. So wie man es sich in der Gefrbd vorstellt. Der Garten war sehr gepflegt und durch das Wetter musste dich auch keine Pflamze Sorgen machen. Alles hat wunderschön geblüht. Wir hatten sogar das Vergnügen Daniel kennenzulernen. Ein sehr herzlicher und lustiger Zeitgenosse. Wir werden dieses Haus sicher nochmal versuchen zu buchen.
Stayed 14 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jutta J.

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

Großartiges Anwesen

Mit einem Wort: paradiesisch! Ein wunderbares Haus inmitten eines von Daniel liebevoll gepflegten Rosen-und Staudengartens. Stilgerechte Einrichtung mit sehr guten Betten! Die Lage zwischen Saint Vaast-La-Hougue und Barneville-Carteret ist ideal, um sowohl die nördliche, als auch die südliche Küste der Cotentin kennenzulernen. Daniel gab uns viele gute Tipps, auch für den folgenden Teil unserer Reise. Wir bedanken uns für die sehr freundliche Begrüßung und die Gespräche inbetween. Thank you and all the best!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

David C.

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

La Douve

Enchanting property. Beautiful garden, Lovely area. Perfect host. Party all over 70 and had a wonderful time. Will return.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Florian M.

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

Charme et calme

Lieu calme et bucolique, accueil extra de Daniel qui est d’une grande gentillesse et plein de petites attentions à l’égard de ses hôtes ! On a adoré le côté très cosy de l’hébergement.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Michael W.

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

A wonderful october break

A very well appointed cottage in a beautiful garden.An ideal setting in a beautiful part of the world.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2022

6/10 Okay

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication
Disliked: Listing accuracy

surprise à l'arrivée

gite confortable, propre , bien situé dans le Cotentin mais nous avons eu la surprise à l'arrivée par le fait qu'il y a deux gites dans la maison qui apparait sur l'annonce et que cette mitoyenneté n'était pas indiquée dans l'annonce. Par ailleurs un TER passe à 200m environ à l'arrière de la maison.
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2021

4/10 Poor

Vincent L.

Liked: Location
Disliked: Cleanliness, communication

Dommage !

Bel écrin de verdure, plein de charme et de calme (le T.E.R. passe dans le fond du jardin, Dieu merci pas souvent). Malheureusement la propreté n'est pas au rendez-vous ! Vaisselle sale (surtout les casseroles et faitouts), pleins d'insectes morts alors que le ménage semble avoir été fait une ou deux heures avant notre arrivée (traces de détergent dans l'évier). Nous avons bougé un lit du rez-de-chaussée (pour éviter une fuite venant de la douche du 1er étage !) et avons découvert sous le lit un tas de saletés et moutons, prouvant que le ménage est fait d'une façon très partielle (en temps de Covid !). Notre hôte, anglais, ne veut qu'une clientèle internationale ne parlant qu'anglais, résultat : chaînes de TV anglaises exclusivement, consignes en anglais aussi. A déconseiller à toute clientèle non internationale ayant pas peur de la saleté ! Pour 135 € / nuit à trois adultes, un peu cher pour une telle prestation ... Beautiful green setting, full of charm and calm (the train passes in the back of the garden, thank God not often). Unfortunately the cleanliness is not there! (especially the pots and pans), full of dead insects while the cleaning seems to have been done an hour or two before our arrival (traces of detergent in the sink). We moved a bed on the ground floor (to avoid a leak from the shower on the 1st floor!) And discovered a pile of dirt and sheep under the bed, proving that the cleaning was done in a very partial way. (in times of Covid!). Our host, English, only wants international customers who speak only English, result: English TV channels exclusively, instructions in English too. Not recommended for any non-international clientele not afraid of dirt! For 135 € / night for three adults, a bit expensive for such a service ...
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

Antje L.

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

Authentic Norman hamlet with an artistic atmosphere

We had found the wonderfully quiet and peaceful place of La Baubet for a week. The house is very lovingly renovated and furnished. The service was very good and easy with lots of recommendations. Even though Normandy showed us every day what varied weather it has in store, we were able to make the most of the days and get to know the Cotentin peninsula from Utah beach in the east to Granville in the west. The location is very special, short distances, untouristic for the real Norman life also in the next towns Briquebec and Vagnoles. Thank you for the welcome with the goodies, we enjoyed it. Best Antje, David & Hannes

8/10 Good

Frédéric J.

Liked: Cleanliness, location

Magnifique

Impeccablement propre. Aménagé avec goût. Bien situé. Équipements de qualité. Calme. Nous recommandons sans réserve
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

Tolle Unterkunft

Sehr gut
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2020

10/10 Excellent

Colin P.

A wonderful chill out spot

We thoroughly enjoyed our stay at Les Belles Rivieres and strongly recommend it to other travellers. The accommodation addressed all our needs and the location is just perfect.
Stayed 6 nights in May 2019

10/10 Excellent

Lemetayer X.

parfait

parfait !!
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

A beautiful cottage in a lovely location!

The cottage is well decorated and it was so nice that each room had an en suite! Normandy is such a lovely region with so much to do and see. The cottage is well located for many sights including Le Mont Saint-Michel and the D Day landing beaches. There are two good restaurants a short drive away. Out only regret about booking this cottage, is that we didn't book it for longer! We hope to return!
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2018
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

8/10 Good

Isabelle L.

une semaine "golfique"

3 golfs à proximité (max 20km) dont 2 links. Gite très agréable (soyez anglophone cela dit :-)), Daniel Parker très accueillant et très sympathique !!!. Pour les hyper-connectés : wifi erratique par contre... c'est l'occasion de débrancher du coup!)
Stayed 6 nights in May 2017
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

8/10 Good

Jean-Michel M., Chatou/France

Charmant cottage, bien tenu et accueillant

L'endroit est calme et bien tenu (intérieur et extérieur). Le cottage que nous avons occupé est correctement équipé et peut recevoir 3 couples, chaque chambre ayant une salle de bain. M. Parker, était présent et très attentionné. Beaucoup d'étrangers réservent ce cottage (UK, Allemagne, Hollande), et toutes les consignes sont en anglais, ce qui peut déconcerter certains de nos compatriotes. Nous avons beaucoup aimé notre séjour, et profité du beau temps pour visiter Valognes, Cherbourg, le Cap de la Hague, les plages du débarquement, Réville et Barfleur, Saint Vaast la Hougue...de belles découvertes, de bonnes tables et des ballades agréables. Nous recommandons vivement cette destination.
Stayed 5 nights in May 2016

About the host

Hosted by Daniel Parker

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Daniel fell in love with the area whilst working on the HBO Band of Brothers series in 2000, part of which describes the D-day landings on nearby Utah beach and the subsequent battle for the peninsular which is now my home. The peacefulness of the countryside and the emptiness of the local beaches combined with a way of life that has changed little over the last few hundred years makes it ideal retreat from the hustle and bustle of everyday life. Because of Daniels' work in film production, his work schedule can be quite hectic and unpredictable and Manuela works as an Ayurvedic doctor in her Berlin based clinic and is a top and acupuncturist also takes her around the world as an international specialist. It is usually with a huge sigh of relief that both he and Manuela return to my peaceful haven to unwind! We hope you will enjoy the farm and the surroundings as much as we do, & whilst we live on site, rest assured your cottage have their own private spaces.

Why they chose this property

The area being so beautiful and the potential of the property and grounds was too good an opportunity to pass up, it has taken a long time, but it has been worth it, I hope you enjoy the place as much as we do!

What makes this property unique

The property is tucked away in a tiny hamlet of its own, extremely private and off the beaten track, although close to the local network of cycleways and a short drive to local shops/bakery and restaurants. And the beaches are fantastic, again just a short drive, and then of course the whole area is steeped in history from the Vikings to WWII and the D-day landings. Please remember that we also accept dogs (up to 2 per booking) to share your relaxing walks with... with the entire family ; )

Languages:

English, French, German
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