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Great family home ideal for your holidays in the Cotentin

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Private kitchen
Interior
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Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional
5 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 12250 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Dryer
  • Parking available
  • Washer
  • Kitchen
  • Barbecue grill
  • Outdoor space

Explore the area

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Sainte-Mère-Église, Normandie
  • Sainte-Mere-Eglise Church
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Airborne Museum
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • La Fiere Bridge and Iron Mike Monument
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Cherbourg (CER-Maupertus)
    ‪32 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

5 bedrooms (sleeps 12)

Bedroom 1

1 Crib and 2 Child Beds

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 4

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 5

1 Queen Bed

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Bathroom 2

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Bathroom 3

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Separate dining area
Garden

About this property

Great family home ideal for your holidays in the Cotentin

Come and relax with family or friends in our charming, spacious and comfortable home while enjoying the location in the heart of the landing sites.
Opposite the place of Sainte-Mère-Eglise, a village famous for its paratrooper John Steel who remained attached to the church tower during the landing of June 6, 1944.

Housing

The house is located in the city center (near the shops: bakery, butcher, press, restaurants and even a snack near the house) and can easily accommodate up to 12 people, the rooms are on 2 floors. The accommodation is perfect for couples (4 bedrooms with 3 bathrooms and toilet attached), families with children (a large room with 2 single beds and a cot) but also large groups.
The garden with its palm grove is facing south, with all you need to relax, enjoy the sun and eat outside. Closed garden without opposite.

The location is ideal for visiting the many sites related to the landing of Normandy (Airborn museum on site, 10 minutes from the landing beaches of Utah Beach, batteries Azeville, Crisbecq ...) but also a little further the city of the sea (Cherbourg, 30 min), Cap de la Hague, the Channel Islands (Jersey and Guernsey), as well as Mont St-Michel.

You will find in our house an atmosphere where well-being and comfort take precedence. Old house renovated and decorated in 2018 Scandinavian countryside style.

The house includes:
Ground floor: a large fully equipped kitchen (with baby high chair), a dining room, toilet, and access to the garden.

1st floor :

1 double room (king size) with bathroom (bath and shower) and adjoining WC.
1 living room with TV and games area, and sofa bed
1 double bedroom (king size) with shower room and adjoining WC.
Laundry
2nd Floor:

1 double room (king size)
1 double room (king size)
1 bathroom, separate toilet
1 large dormitory style room with 2 single beds (single beds), a cot
The garden and its palm grove:

A lawn, a terrace with rest area (sunbathing), a barbecue, a garden. The garden is closed and not overlooked.

To know: In the front yard of the house is a snack (open from May to October from 9:30 to 18:30). There is no nuisance. The outdoor space is the walled garden, which is located at the back of the house and not overlooked.
The linen is maintained by a laundry.

A bit of history: The night of June 5 to June 6, 1944, an American parachutist Clifford A. Maugham, of the 505th PIR of the 82nd US Airborne Division, lands in the garden of this house at 1:45. The house, then occupied by a tired German officer from Russia, coexisted with the Monnier family. In the night of din due to the bombings, to the noise of the planes, M. Monnier with his wife and daughter went to take shelter in the trench at the end of the garden when a paratrooper fell beside them and stuck with them in the trench ... The German officer having seen everything, came flying his rifle over the American. Mr. Monnier, spontaneously, interposed between the two men who ended up talking to each other calmly, the German officer having understood that the Americans were everywhere! The French family spent these incredible few hours with these 2 enemies who finally respected each other. Maughan distributed chocolates, chewing gum and cigarettes (even in German). The American finally took the German and took him prisoner. He promised the German and the family not to kill him. After farewells and thanks to the family, the German was then taken with other prisoners.
The Monnier girl saw Maughan again on the 40th anniversary of the landing and remembered this memory forever engraved in their memories.

Property manager

Blet Melanie

Languages

English, French

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Amenities

Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Free WiFi
Outdoor space
Parking available

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House Rules

Check in after 4:30 PM
Minimum age to rent: 24
Check out before 10:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
Chambre dortoir + lit bébé
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

No pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
Merci de fumer à l'extérieur.

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 indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a first aid kit

We should mention

Cash transactions at this property cannot exceed EUR 1000, due to national regulations; for further details, please contact the property using the information in the booking confirmation
A car is recommended for transport to and from this property

About the area

Sainte-Mere-Eglise

Located in Sainte-Mere-Eglise, this holiday home is in a rural area and on a river. La Fiere Bridge and Iron Mike Monument and Azeville Gun Battery are local landmarks, and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Utah Beach and Bois des Hairies. Discover the area's water adventures with windsurfing and sailing nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with mountain biking and hiking/biking trails.
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Sainte-Mère-Église, Normandie

What's nearby

  • Sainte-Mere-Eglise Church - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Airborne Museum - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Cotentin Farm Museum - 11 min walk - 1.0 km
  • La Fiere Bridge and Iron Mike Monument - 3 min drive - 3.7 km
  • Utah Beach - 14 min drive - 13.3 km

Getting around

  • Chef-du-Pont-Ste-Mere Station - 4 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Bar de l'Hôtel de Ville - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Auberge le John Steele Ste Mere Église - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Bistrot 44 - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Le Stop Bar - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Creperie Cauquigny - ‬1 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Great family home ideal for your holidays in the Cotentin pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Great family home ideal for your holidays in the Cotentin?

Check-in begins at 4:30 PM.

What time is check-out at Great family home ideal for your holidays in the Cotentin?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Great family home ideal for your holidays in the Cotentin located?

This family-friendly Sainte-Mere-Eglise holiday home is located by the sea, just steps away from Sainte-Mere-Eglise Church and Airborne Museum. Cotentin Farm Museum and La Fiere Bridge and Iron Mike Monument are also within 3 miles (5 km).

Reviews

10

Exceptional

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10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

9.6/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Craig S.

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

Normandy visit

Fabulous location, wonderful accommodations, great visit. Aurelie was very helpful and accommodating.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2019

10/10 Excellent

anne m.

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

So fabulous!

We absolutely loved our stay in St Mere Eglise! The house fit 10 of us so comfortably and the back yard was great. Being right in middle of the town was amazing . Such a great week!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jo M.

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

August 2023

We made a late booking of this property and we were unsure about the cafe in the front garden. We need not have worried. It had no impact on us at all. The GF windows have net curtains and are double glazed. Our access to the house was via the back garden to the rear yard or to the alley to the side of the house. The house was very spacious and comfortable for our extended family of 11. The town was charming, busy with tourists by day but very quiet after 9.30pm. The history of the town during the war was interesting and the Airborne Museum well worth a trip. We enjoyed the beaches both sides of the peninsular, canoeing, Bayeux for the tapestry and exploring the Marais. A successful holiday and we would thoroughly recommend this house.
Stayed 14 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Diane D.

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

Living a dream…

Visiting the Normandy Beaches has been my husband’s dream for decades. He planned to visit with his brother when they retired but his brother never made it to retirement. We had plans to visit with our eldest daughter and her husband in March 2020 but COVID cancelled those plans. Now, in his mid-70s and living with Parkinson’s Disease for the last 19 years, going to the Normandy Beaches seemed impossible but then it wasn't. With a lot of planning, this dream has now been realized, beyond my husband’s expectations, as his 4 children and best friends joined him on this epic adventure. There were 14 in our group of family and friends. We had 2 homes on the square. We stayed at Le Gite de la Liberte, a hugely fantastic part of this trip. Just to be in Sainte-Mere-Eglise was brilliant. But to be on the square and facing the church was beyond belief. The house is fabulous. Beautifully decorated, well equipped, spacious and perfect for our group of 9 adults. The garden was wonderful for relaxing in the sun and chatting. We never used the living room. We typically hung out in the kitchen or sometimes the dining room. The house is close to everything. Literally a few minutes walk away from the boulangerie, restaurants, shops and the Airborne museum. The highlight of this trip was the WWII jeep tour. The Normandy Jeep Tours company is across the square from the house. A wonderful place to stay that will keep alive in our memories for a long time to come.
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Audrey G., Paris

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

Super moment entre amis avec enfants

Nous étions 3 couples d'amis avec enfants et avons séjourné une semaine a sainte-mere Église dans ce gîte que nous recommandons. Spacieux et agréable hyper central et calme. A refaire! Merci à nos hôtes qui ont su faire preuve d'une grande réactivité suite à un problème électro ménager
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Manuella B.

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

Superbe location

Nous avions passé des fêtes de Noel superbes dans cette location irréprochable. Merci.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

Kristen V.

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

Great for two families from the US

Lovely historic home that had enough room for everyone to spread out. The townspeople were so welcoming and wanted to share the history of the area.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Tim F.

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

Très agréable maison avec une histoire remarquable

La maison a beaucoup de caractère et est très spacieux. La localisation à Sainte-Mère-Eglise est idéal pour explorer la région des débarquements, la belle nature et la culture de la Normandie, le Mont-Saint-Michel, ... Super.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2021

8/10 Good

Naomi V.

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

family holiday

Large comfortable gite in a convenient location

10/10 Excellent

Mary D.

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

Wonderful vacation home for small or large group

We enjoyed the quiet and comfort of this home - big enough for our group of 10! (6 adults and 4 teens) To visit the DDay sites in Normandie Location is right on central square of town - convenient for necessities and the required afternoon ice cream! Kitchen was tight but room for everyone - appreciates the drip coffee maker. You do need to supply your own coffee but easy to find in town. Wish we had had a car though as no taxis in the area and difficult to order one - we ended up renting a car at the Super U (bigger grocery about 10 min walk) Bathrooms had good water pressure and beds were comfortable. Owner/manager very helpful too
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

Great location for battle area touring.

This historic house sits in the middle of the area of US airborne operations during June 1944. It perfectly accommodated our group of 9 people.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2019

10/10 Excellent

Robert L.

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

Perfect house, perfect location

We stayed here during the week of the 75th anniversary of D-day. We were very fortune to have such a great location for our stay during this busy week. The property was immaculate and very well equipped, the garden was very generous given its location and the beds were very comfortable! The communication with Aurelie was perfect and we even received some free drinks for our stay. I would love to return again to this wonderful house. Thank you Aurelie!

10/10 Excellent

James Paul K., New orleans, mission Texas

Fantactic. Convenient.

Clean. Roomy, private. Convenient. Well appointed. Terriffic location
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2019

10/10 Excellent

Philippe B.

Superbe endroit.

Maison de caractère. On ressent une âme dans cette maison. Une grande page de l'histoire a traversée cette maison et cette ville. Philippe et son équipe.
Stayed 51 nights in Jan 2019

10/10 Excellent

Marie G.

Excellent séjour

Très belle maison, très bien décorée, toute équipée, en plein centre ville mais au calme notamment avec le jardin privatif à l'arrière de la maison. Photos fidèles au lieu. Je recommande vivement, nous avons passé un super weekend entre amis.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2018

About the host

Hosted by Blet Melanie

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Languages:

English, French