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Les Gîtes Champêtres
Les gîtes Champêtres
Outdoor dining
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Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
4 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 8110 sq m

Popular amenities

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

Explore the area

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Terre-Et-Marais, Normandie
  • D-Day Paratrooper Historical Center
    ‪11 min drive‬
  • Sainte-Mere-Eglise Church
    ‪19 min drive‬
  • Utah Beach
    ‪27 min drive‬
  • Granville (GFR-Granville - Mont Saint-Michel)
    ‪50 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

4 bedrooms (sleeps 8)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 3

2 Single Beds

Bedroom 4

2 Single Beds

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Bathroom 2

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Outdoor play area
Garden
Dining area

About this property

A wonderful family vacation home from home - and a great garden for the kids!

Normandy, a little piece of heaven for those who look forward to escaping from the hustle and bustle of busy town life to spend their holidays in the delightful ambience of rural France, with its long golden beaches, wonderful uncrowded countryside, and pretty historic market towns full of traditional patisseries and cafes.

Chestnut Cottage is one of three stone-built cottages in traditional Normandy style. It has two double and two twin-bed rooms, a family bathroom with bath, washbasin and wc, and a shower room with a multi-jet shower, washbasin and WC. The cottage has a spacious lounge with comfortable sofa and easy chairs, satellite tv to receive English freeview channels, French TV, channels, a DVD/CD player and, a fully equipped kitchen with oven/vitro ceramic hob, washing machine and dishwasher, microwave and fridge/freezer, and a dining room with seating for up to eight people. Internet access is provided, as of course is all bed linen and towels, though we do ask our guests to provide their own beach towels. No smoking in the accommodation please, and sorry, but no pets.

In each gite there is also a hairdryer, iron and ironing board and clothes airer. There is also a good selection of books and DVD's and a large selection of literature regarding places of interest and leisure facilities in the area, and there are also a selection of board games and children’s toys .

To complement the exceedingly high standard of internal accommodation, the cottage has its own patio area complete with bbq, dining table and chairs for eight people, two sun beds, and a large sun awning, and which opens out into an extensive fully enclosed garden. For our younger guests this features swings, a slide, climbing rope ladder and trampoline, and the delights of Aladdin's Cave, and for all generations we have an outdoor table tennis table, boules, badminton etc. The property is approached by a separate driveway, has ample enclosed parking, and is just as ideal for families with young children as it is for couples who want a little more space to enjoy this delightful area of Normandy.
For your security a surveillance camera is in place which covers the gite driveway.

Property manager

Terry Nathan
Premier Host

Languages

English, French, German, Italian, Spanish

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Amenities

Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Free WiFi
Outdoor space
Parking available

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Check out before 10:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

Events allowed
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Pets

No 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
Parties and events are allowed on site
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 fire extinguisher and a first aid kit

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
A car is recommended for transport to and from this property

About the area

Sainteny

Located in Terre-et-Marais, this cottage is in a rural area and near theme parks. Fontenay-sur-Mer Golf and Domaine de Rugueville are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those looking for area attractions can visit Lessay Raceway and Aerodrome and Coutances Botanical Garden. Discover the area's water adventures with windsurfing and sailing nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with horse riding and cycling.
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Terre-Et-Marais, Normandie

What's nearby

  • D-Day Paratrooper Historical Center - 11 min drive - 11.9 km
  • Airborne Museum - 19 min drive - 23.2 km
  • Sainte-Mere-Eglise Church - 19 min drive - 23.2 km
  • Utah Beach - 27 min drive - 24.7 km
  • Omaha Beach - 37 min drive - 45.7 km

Getting around

  • Carentan Station - 13 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Bar de la Gare - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Pizzeria des Arcades - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Le Contoir des Marais - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪Le Vintage - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Oncle Scott's - ‬11 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is A wonderful family vacation home from home - and a great garden for the kids! pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at A wonderful family vacation home from home - and a great garden for the kids!?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at A wonderful family vacation home from home - and a great garden for the kids!?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is A wonderful family vacation home from home - and a great garden for the kids! located?

Located in a rural location, this family-friendly cottage is 7.3 mi (11.8 km) from D-Day Paratrooper Historical Center and 12.1 mi (19.5 km) from Lessay Raceway and Aerodrome. Utah Beach and Sainte-Mere-Eglise Church are also within 16 miles (25 km).

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

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9.4/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Check-in

9.4/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Samuel N.

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

Great place to stay

We had a lovely timely staying here. The kids really enjoyed the wide garden to play in. It is a pretty tranquil location and a great base to explore the local beaches. There's plenty to do in the area, including lots of d-day meseums. The hosts were particularly lovely and very generous. We highly recommend!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

J.T. L.

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

Very nice cottage

Welcome what very warm by the administrators couple. Although it was a terraced house, there was a lot of freedom around the house. Field suitable for recreational games such as badminton, etc. Cottage was fully equipped. Recommended for families.
Stayed 14 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Joop D.

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

We had a great Holiday ( 10 days )

We had a great stay. Terry and Liliane are very kind and help full. Visiting the Invasion beaches and War Museums our 10 days flew by too quickly. The cottage is neat and it gives you straight away a homely feeling. It is also nice that you can communicate in English. Terry and Liliane thank you for everything With Kind Regards Sander, Marco and Joop from Holland
Stayed 9 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

olivier n.

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

Les gîtes champêtres

Liliane vous offre un gîte d’une qualité absolument exceptionnel dans sa sublime propriété. Tout y est !!! Le confort et le décor sont au top. On se sent littéralement comme chez soi. Rien ne manque !! Votre hôte est d’une gentillesse et d’une grande disponibilité si besoin. Le jardin est juste sublime et les enfants s’amuseront au maximum. Si l’on veut passer des vacances familiales en Normandie dans le calme et la détente on est juste au bon endroit.
Stayed 14 nights in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

Diallo B.

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

Un bel espace de vie, village sympa au milieu de la Manche. En bonne saison endroit magnifique.

Facile et précis.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

Marion V., Nederland

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

Uitstekend ingerichte cottage

De cottage is precies zoals beschreven. We werden hartelijk verwelkomd door Terry en Liliane die alles hebben gedaan om ons verblijf zo plezierig mogelijk te maken. Zo hebben ze voor ons telefonisch reservering gemaakt En kwamen ze regelmatig met tips. De cottage is keurig ingericht en heeft alles voor een prettig verblijf met acht volwassenen. We gaan graag nog een keer terug.

10/10 Excellent

Huguette B.

très bien

Accueil chaleureux ,gite très bien équipé pour les enfants en bas
Stayed 7 nights in May 2019

10/10 Excellent

Odile B.

Très bon séjour

Nous recommandons vivement cette location très bien située pour visiter la Normandie. Liliane et Terry nous ont accueilli chaleureusement et sont à notre écoute. Ils connaissent très bien leur région et proposent des sorties selon les goûts de chacun. Nous avons apprécié le panier d'accueil. Le gîte est très propre ainsi que les extérieurs. Pour les enfants il y a un vrai magasin de jouets à leur disposition et pour les parents un grand choix de livres. C'est avec grand plaisir que nous y retournerons.
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2019

About the host

Hosted by Terry Nathan

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We were asked by one of our neighbours to explain why, coming from Switzerland and England respectively as we do, and with the whole of Europe on our doorstep, we chose to come to live in Normandy. Liliane's response was immediate - the ambience - and since French is her first language she was able to amplify that one word and make them understand, whereas with my limited French I would probably have responded with 'la boulangerie' and left it at that! The house is classic French, the grounds are substantial, the property is situated on the edge of the village which is large enough to have all the requirements of day to day living, but small enough to know you belong here, and the neighbours, French and just a few English, are all friendly and helpful.

Why they chose this property

For our guests, not only will they enjoy the benefits of staying in fully self-contained accommodation which is large enough to accommodate family and/or friends, it opens out into its own patio area, ideal for the almost obligatory early evening aperitif before settling down in the comfortable lounge to watch TV or one of the selection of DVDs provided.

What makes this property unique

The original English owners built the gites in 2007 and over the following seven years created a wonderfully tranquil holiday environment for their many hundreds of guests. Liliane and I bought the property in 2014 and have continued the wonderful work done by Helen and Ian and their parents, and done our best even to surpass the exceedingly high standards they insisted upon, as the five star reviews we have earned will show. We have long enjoyed the rural delights of Normandy, and after many years of travelling the globe, finally wanted to settle down and enjoy the relaxed life-style this region offers its residents and visitors alike, and where more obvious for us than here, centrally situated between Liliane's birthplace in Geneva, Switzerland and mine in Lincoln, UK. Within days of our arriving here, the mayor called to make us feel welcome, the owner of the local bar likewise, the couple running the routier restaurant couldn't have been more friendly - actions always did speak louder than words - and the baguette, fresh from the oven in the patisserie each morning, is enough reason on its own for us to enjoy our new life here. Much of my early working life was spent in the Army, three years of that with the NATO headquarters near Paris as it was in those days, and that was when I first 'discovered' Normandy for myself; of course I felt a kinship for its more recent military history, but the more time I spent visiting the wonderful towns and villages, the closer I came to appreciating all that this province has to offer, never dreaming that one day I would be fortunate enough to belong here.

Languages:

English, French, German, Italian, Spanish

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