Vacation Rental Description
This spacious house is situated in a quiet village set in the middle of the Cherbourg Peninsular at the heart of the Cotentin and Bessin Regional Nature Park. Less than one hour from Cherbourg and two hours from Caen. Within a short drive from the house are such attractions as Le Mont St Michael, Bayeux and its enigmatic tapestry. The Cathedral of Coutances and the Abbey at Lessay. The Normandy Landing Beaches of the second world war. The nearby beaches of PortBail and St Germain Plage are ideal for both relaxation and the more energetic pastimes such as land yachting.
Well equipped and comfortable 4 bedroomed traditional village house set in it's own grounds of approximately 3500m2, with ample parking space for several cars. The house is ideal for family holidays, and whilst spacious lends itself to a quiet restful environment.
The accommodation consist of a large lounge with open fire, well fitted kitchen/dining room, with all appliances provided, allowing seating for eight people. The restored wooden staircase takes you up to the four bedrooms. Two double bedrooms furnished with super-king beds and ample wardrobe and drawer space. The third bedroom has two single beds and the fourth bedroom has a fold away beds.
The bathroom, decorated in warm pastel colours, has a bath with shower over and vanity wash basin. The ground floor has cool marble floors through-out whilst the first floor has restored wooden floors which adds to the overall character of the house.
Facilities
Cleaning Service
Cooking Utensils
Dryer
DVD
Garage
Heating
Kitchen
Linen Service
Microwave
Open Fire
Amenity Parking
Refrigerator
TV
Washer
Linen is provided for all but the fold-down beds. Visitors must bring their own linen to use the fold-down beds. No towels provided.
The bathroom has been refurbished with welcoming warm pastel colours with folding shower screen for the over bath shower. Visitors to provide own towels.
Large dining table which comfortably seats eight
Combined kitchen and dining room with beamed ceiling giving a nice atmosphere to prepare and eat your food.
During cold weather the use of a log fire in the lounge is available. Logs can be purchased locally in handy sized bags.
Grass paddock to play, relax and enjoy your BBQ. Fold away BBQ for easy of use.
All bedrooms are upstairs, the bathroom is downstairs
Part weeks, weekends available out of season contact to discuss rates. discount on two week lets.
Guests are met on arrival by english housekeeper.
Brochures and leaflets of the surrounding area are available at the house.
Activities
Biking
Boating
Fishing
Kayaking
Restaurant
Sailing
Shopping
Rafting
Theme park
Water Sports
Zoo/Wildlife
The Retreat is ideally located to enjoy numerous activities, a few of which are highlighted below:
Sightseeing:
The wonderful bay and historic Abbey of Mont St Michel
The historic Abbeys of Normandy
The historic town of Carenten
The D-Day landing beaches of Utaha
The enigmatic Bayeux Tapestry
Activities:
Walking through the Bessin Nature Park.
Cycling along the 100kms of tracks, local bicycle hire available
Land Yachting along the beaches of Port Bail.
Hiking along the coastal and inland routes.
Riding through the forests and open spaces.
Sailing at the Marina of Carenten.
Golfing, several 9 & 18 holes courses nearby.
Bird Watching in the extensive marshes.
Shopping:
The nearby towns of Carenten, La Haye Du Puits have a good range of shops, restaurants and local markets.