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Golf
Interior
Sun loungers
TV, fireplace, DVD player, books

Reviews

9.4 out of 10

Exceptional

Entire home

3 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 6

Popular amenities

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

Explore the area

Map
La Bellière, Normandie
  • Normandie-Maine Regional Natural Park
    1 min walk
  • Crêperie du Grais
    4 min drive
  • Le Chateau-d'Almeneches Surdon Station
    16 min drive
  • Alencon (XAN)
    29 min drive

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The price is CA $557
per night
CA $595 total
includes taxes & fees
5 Jan - 6 Jan
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About the area

La Bellière

In La Bellière .At this La Bellière cottage, you'll be within half a mile (1 km) of Normandie-Maine Regional Natural Park and 3 miles (5 km) of Sassy Castle. Also within 9 miles (15 km) are Medavy Castle and House of Dentelles d'Argentan.
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What's nearby

  • Normandie-Maine Regional Natural Park - 1 min walk
  • Sassy Castle - 6 min drive
  • Medavy Castle - 13 min drive
  • Carrouges Château - 17 min drive
  • Bagnoles de l'Orne Casino - 35 min drive

Getting around

  • Le Chateau-d'Almeneches Surdon Station - 16 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Maison Jean - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Restaurant de Fleure - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪Au Bon Accueil - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪P2l - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Chez Mimi la Bonne Frite - ‬9 min drive

About this property

Entire place

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

Traditional Normandy Cottage

An attractive, tastefully converted Normandy barn, located in a half-acre field, in a tranquil, unspoiled area of Orne, near to the medieval towns of Argentan and Sees. Access to the cottage is via a quiet track, usually only used by local farmers and horse riders. It offers a peaceful country hideaway, and is ideally situated to explore the local countryside by car, cycle or on foot, to read, fish or just to relax!

Property manager

John STIVEN

Languages

English, French

Property amenities

Beach

  • Beach sun loungers

Internet

  • Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Onsite parking
  • Car required

Kitchen

  • Refrigerator
  • Stovetop
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Dishwasher
  • Toaster
  • Cookware/dishes/utensils
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Paper towels

Bedrooms

  • 3 bedrooms
  • Bed sheets provided

Bathrooms

  • 2.5 bathrooms
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Hair dryer
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Fireplace
  • Living room

Entertainment

  • TV
  • DVD player
  • Stereo
  • Games
  • Books

Outdoor areas

  • Patio
  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture

Laundry

  • Washing machine and dryer

Comfort

  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • In a rural location
  • Near a hospital

Things to do

  • Fishing nearby
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Wildlife and game walks nearby
  • Hiking nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Cycling nearby
  • Hunting nearby
  • Horse riding 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 there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • Fire extinguisher
  • First aid kit

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 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

  • Pets are welcome
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.

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
Onsite 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 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
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited. For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, and a first aid kit in each accommodation.

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.

Traditional Normandy Cottage Reviews

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 44 out of 63 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 16 out of 63 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 63 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 63 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 63 reviews" "

9.2/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Nikki M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 14 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sarah J.

Liked: Cleanliness
Typically rural Normandy location
Lovely and very quiet location but within good reach of some interesting towns and Cities. Farmhouse has some great walks close by. Locals friendly. We BBQ most evenings - kitchen well equipped.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

David H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Lovely rural house
Lovely house in a quiet location but close to villages. Our dogs loved the garden and walks
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Christopher K.

Liked: Cleanliness
Amazing location, Cool House
We enjoyed our stay here! So much history with the house, and a very quiet location away from the hustle and bustle of the cities. After fighting through the crowds for the Normandy anniversary, it was nice to come back to our quiet corner of France. Would definitely stay again!
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024

2/10 Terrible

Diane M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Disappointed
There were a number of issues which we discussed with the Manager who looked after the gite. If you take your dogs you need to watch them as they could easily escape. We left 5 days early and came home. The furnishings in the living room are very old and tired and well past their sell by date. No tv channels in English which was in this day and age is unusual, albeit it was in the advert, but I did not see that. Beds needed attention due to very bad quality, whereby the springs were so compressed you virtually laid on the bed frame. My lads bed fell apart in the night, plus it turned out some of the slats were broken. After sleepless nights, we could no longer endure the discomfort, so we came home early, so hopefully these will be replaced. However location was beautiful, but quite a distance from supermarkets. The kitchen was well equipped. But we will not return to France as over the years we have endured deteriorating accommodations which is not really acceptable as the travel from uk to France is now expensive. However in fairness the owner did contact me with a contribution but it was not satisfactory as our holiday was already ruined.
Stayed 10 nights in May 2024

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness
Normandy Gite
We had a lovely week at St Iven. The rural location meant the peace and quiet was wonderful and was much needed! The gite is spacious and well equipped and within easy reach of some very attractive towns, some stunning scenery and all the humbling history that is associated with the Normandy D-Day Landings.
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Damian J.

Liked: Cleanliness
A lovely spot
A wonderful location and a lovely house. Near enough to local towns/shops/restaurants (~ 15 min drive).
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Linda D., North Yorkshire

Liked: Cleanliness
Restful and calm
This is the second time we have stopped here. The hosts have made a few improvements to add to the general ambience since the last time, but we just love it anyway. It’s peaceful, has all you need and the huge garden is our happy place for the dogs. We will be booking again for next year and can’t wait to come back.
Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Paul Z.

Liked: Cleanliness
Very relaxing cottage
Our stay was very relaxing in this charming old cottage. It was clean and had all the amenities you could want. Quiet rural location and because the walls are so thick it was nice and cool inside when it was 30 degrees outside.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Sarah H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Country getaway
Very peaceful stay. Rain couldn't be helped. Well equipped kitchen and everything we required at the property. Wonderful wildlife both at the property and in the surrounding area. Shops are a short drive but plenty of choice. Owners are really helpful and good at communication. The whole family enjoyed their stay.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

8/10 Good

Mark B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great countryside location
A very peaceful and beautiful setting. The house is very well equipped with everything you need. The negative point for me was the curtains in the main bedroom did not keep the early morning light out.
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Linda D.

Liked: Cleanliness
Amazing traditional French property
This house was lovely. Three bedrooms upstairs and a family bathroom. The largest bedroom has an en-suite shower and sink. The ground floor is open plan and very functional. The best was the amazing huge garden and terrace. We had many a breakfast and evening meal on the patio furniture under the parasol. Listening to the peace and quiet, sound of the birds and nature. Whilst not totally dog proof, it’s almost. Kept our 2 dogs in anyway. There is every piece of equipment you could possibly need in the house. Very well equipped. And very comfortable. Could do with a lock on the ground floor toilet. But other than that the property was fab. The hosts were lovely and accommodating and couldn’t be nicer. All in all we are so glad we have rebooked to come back in early September and enjoy the same lovely forest walks with the dogs that we did last week.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Mark B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Calm and relaxing with a true French ambience.
It was very easy, we did it from Australia and had no problems at all. All communications were fast and efficient.
Stayed 10 nights in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

John D.

Liked: Cleanliness
Lovely short break
A very quiet cottage in a small hamlet with the nearest shops about 15 minutes away. It is a little tired in places, the bathroom could do with a freshen up, but overall it had everything that we needed and we had a relaxing time during our stay. We visited the D Day landing beaches which were just over an hours drive so ideally located for places of interest. It is not however on the tourist circuit so if you are looking for a true French experience this is the place for you. The locals were all friendly and welcoming
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2022

8/10 Good

heather n.

Liked: Cleanliness
Little piece of heaven
What a beautiful part of France. The house was so quaint and garden a massive bonus for our dog being as the weather was so hot so limited to what we could do. The house had everything we needed. Beautiful area to explore.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness
what a find. beautiful cottage. .Owners have provided all your essentials. Really thoughtful.
We had a 5 night stay in this beautiful cottage in the middle of August 2020. We found the cottage location peaceful and private with lots of outdoor space . We would definitely return if we were passing through France and needed somewhere to stay
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2020

10/10 Excellent

lisa h.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great winter get away
We loved it here as a little ore Christmas get away!

10/10 Excellent

Alyson C., Southwell, Nottingham, UK

Liked: Cleanliness
Wonderful!
Everything was perfect and we have never been to such a well equipped holiday home. The area was so tranquil and we took advantage of the location to visit the Chateau de Sassy, The castle st Falaise - brilliantly depicted , the landing beaches, Bagnoles sur l'Orne (somewhat disappointing), and of course we had the opportunity to watch the Lionesses in action at Le Havre in their match against Argentina. Thank you John and Helen and also the delightful M and MmeCuvelier for all your help!

8/10 Good

niall m.

Normandy 2019
Very nice countryside location, with only birds, crickets and cows to break the silence

10/10 Excellent

Marcus B., Frankfurt

Loved it !
Wish we could live there !
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2018

10/10 Excellent

Lindsay D.

Amazing stay, higly recommended
It was such a breath of fresh air to stay in this cottage! It was the 5 of us, in two cars, thorougly took advantage of the area, from going for a wonder around the country lanes and feeding the ducks to taking the car for a spin to the nearby villages and towns, exploring the nearby culture and adjusting to the french way of living very easily.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2018

10/10 Excellent

Jonathan F.

A comfortable well-equipped gite with a large garden in a tranquil rural location
We enjoyed our stay and thought this area of Normandy was interesting. Transport is easy because the roads are good and there is little traffic. I would recommend the parc animalier "les ecoutes" near Sees especially for small children. You can stroke and feed a number of the animals. The Argentan market on a Tuesday is OK but quite small. There is also a bric-a-brac market on a Sunday which is quite interesting. William the Conqueror's castle at Falaise is worth a visit but the displays are a bit interactive you take a tablet round with you. Les Baignolles and Ferte Mace are nice small towns to stroll round. With regard to the gite it is very well-equipped with a washing machine and dishwasher, 2 showers and 2 toilets. Sheets and towels are provided. The garden is great and safe for small children. The only things I would point out are:- - it was generally quite clean but there were some cobwebs and it was a bit dusty - the stairgate is useful but it is coming loose from its fixings and almost came off the wall a couple of times - we could not get the DVD player to work. The open button did not open the machine so you could not insert a DVD. I am sure this can be easily fixed. Overall I would recommend the gite.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2018

8/10 Good

Charles G.

Relax in the countryside
Had a very peaceful and relaxing time at this well-equipped cottage deep in the Normandy countryside. Large terrace and garden mostly laid to grass.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2018

8/10 Good

Bill C.

Quiet rustic cottage in the middle of nowhere !
We all enjoyed our stay, and found it so quiet and relaxing. Together with the large garden which we used every day for Badminton, Boules etc. Within half an hour were places such as Falaise, Argentan and Sees. Further afield Bayeaux and Caen. A very enjoyable start to our French holiday.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2018

8/10 Good

W B.

Lovely peaceful traditional cottage
This is a really lovely traditional Normandy cottage set in a peaceful field in the countryside. The local town is about 6km away but has very good butcher and bakers and greengrocer on Sunday morning. As previous reviews have commented, the cottage is spidery and cobwebby and could use a deep clean but this did not impede our stay. The cootage itself has been sympathetically restored and is easy to navigate. It is very well equipped and has everything you need. The kitchen area is well laid out and everything was easy to find, access and use. It was great to have sharp knives! Sports equipment is provided and (unlike other places which boast 'games room') nothing was broken or unusable. Our children loved the badminton/ tennis/ cricket stuff provided. We would have loved to use the log fire but it was too hot! As it was so hot, it would have been nice to have a beach nearby but we had deliberately chosen an inland cottage. Beaches are accessible but about an hour,s drive away. Plenty of hot water, great cycling around the forest, an hour or so drive to the D Day historical areas and to Honfleur, quiet roads, friendly locals and peace and quiet - it was an ideal relaxing break for all of us. The town of Argentan was a revelation and we very much enjoyed exploring it as well as the tour of Sassy. Balognes de l'Ornes is also within easy reach - in fact we could have spent a lot longer here exploring the local area. The owners have the property next door and were welcoming and friendly without imposing on our holiday. We were able to have an extra day and it was good to have the flexibility of stay rather than a fixed Saturday to Saturday let.
Stayed 8 nights in Jul 2018