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Point of interest
Interior
Golf
TV, fireplace, DVD player, books
Sun loungers

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

3 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 6

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Washer
  • Barbecue grill
  • Kitchen
  • Dryer
  • Fireplace

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
  • Electric kettle
  • Toaster
  • Paper towels
  • Cookware/dishes/utensils

Bedrooms

  • 3 bedrooms
  • Bed sheets provided

Bathrooms

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

Living spaces

  • Fireplace
  • Living room

Entertainment

  • TV
  • DVD player
  • Games
  • Stereo
  • 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
  • Hiking nearby
  • Wildlife and game walks nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Horse riding nearby
  • Cycling nearby
  • Hunting 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

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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 allowed
Service animals are welcome, and 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

We should mention

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

About the neighborhood

Map
La Bellière, Normandie

What's nearby

  • Normandie-Maine Regional Natural Park - 1 min walk - 0.0 km
  • Sassy Castle - 6 min drive - 4.1 km
  • Medavy Castle - 13 min drive - 11.8 km
  • Church of Saint Germain - 16 min drive - 14.9 km
  • Carrouges Château - 17 min drive - 15.6 km

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

Frequently asked questions

Is Traditional Normandy Cottage pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Traditional Normandy Cottage?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Traditional Normandy Cottage?

Check-out is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Traditional Normandy Cottage located?

This family-friendly La Bellière cottage is located in a rural location, within 3 mi (5 km) of Normandie-Maine Regional Natural Park and Sassy Castle. House of Dentelles d'Argentan and Fernand Léger Museum are also within 9 mi (15 km).

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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

Christopher K.

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

10/10 Excellent

Sarah J.

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

Damian J.

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

Paul Z.

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

8/10 Good

Van de Perre L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
A peaceful place in the country side
We had a good time in the house It is ideal if you have a dog : there is a big garden and you van make nice walks without having to take your car There is a nice food market on Tuesday in Argentan And a very good restaurant La Renaissance also in Argentan There are nice places to visit also The house has enough kitchen tools to cook etc We enjoyed it Ludo and Christine
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Linda D.

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

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

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

Sarah H.

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

Mark B.

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

Linda D.

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

2/10 Terrible

Diane M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in
Disliked: Location
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

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

10/10 Excellent

Nikki M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Stayed 14 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ellen L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Heerlijk verblijf
We hebben genoten van ons verblijf in een gezellige cottage van alle gemakken voorzien. Gezellig en met zorg ingericht. Een heerlijke fijne tuin. Mooie omgeving met veel kastelen. De eigenaars zijn erg vriendelijk en behulpzaam. Een echte aanrader!!
Stayed 10 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Gerard C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, location, listing accuracy
Disliked: Communication
Un lieu au calme
Un séjour en milieu rural au sein du parc Naturel régional Normandie-Maine
Stayed 4 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

simone m.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Week end de Paques
Séjour trés agréable , trés bien pour se ressourcer et visiter la région. Maison comme décripte et trés pratique. Un grand merci au papa pour les petits chocolats pour ma fille. Nous reviendrons avec plaisir très bientot j'espère. Simone et Ninon
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

frédéric P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Tres bel endroit
De tres belles ondes
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

peter en steven P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Top huisje
Het was een leuk huis met een grote tuin, leuk voor de hondjes. Het ontvangen was vol vertrouwen en met een goede uitleg. Kortom wij hadden een top verblijf, centraal gelegen van alle bezichtigingen 👍👍👍
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Patricia C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Séjour
Belle maison , propre et très agréable. Le calme y règne et notre séjour a été très agréable
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Antoinette H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, location, listing accuracy
Mooi plekje
De cottage staat in een mooi en stil gebied waar je slechts vogels hoort fluiten. De cottage is licht en heeft een open haard.
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

THIERRY L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Vacances paisible
Très bon accueil , gîte plus que conforme à l'annonce, nous avons passé une excellente semaine avec les enfants pour une belle découverte de la campagne fleurie au printemps.
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Frédérique R., VERNOUILLET

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Superbes vacances au calme.
Nous sommes arrivés dans cette maisonnette très mignonnette. Du cidre et des gâteaux normands nous attendaient sur la table avec un petit sapin de Noël. Dans toutes les chambres, les lits étaient fait avec les serviettes dessus et le ménage était impeccable. Nous avons pu visiter Argentan et Alençon juste après Noël et profiter des décorations et des festivités. Nous nous sommes également octroyé des moments de détente où nous avons pu allé nous promener à pieds autour du gîte. Les enfants ont pu profité du vaste jardin. Merci pour votre confiance et d'avoir partagé votre cottage avec nous. En vous remerciant Mme Huggs. Famille Rolland.
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

John D.

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