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Le Gite De Cadran Solaire (3 Bedrooms, Sleeps 8)

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Exterior
Outdoor dining
3 bedrooms, travel crib, free WiFi, bed sheets
Property grounds
TV

Reviews

9.2 out of 10

Wonderful

Entire home

3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 9

Popular amenities

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

About this property

Entire place

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

Le Gite De Cadran Solaire (3 Bedrooms, Sleeps 8)

The gite de Cadran Solaire, which sleeps up to 9 people, has breathtaking river and valley views, it's own private garden and off road parking. Ground floor entrance from the patio to large fully fitted kitchen with large farmhouse table & american fridge, washing machine,dish washer and everything needed for food preparation and consumption. Upstairs to bedroom 1, furnished with a double & a single bed. Superb views from here.Adjacent is the main bathroom. Corridor to bedroom 2 with double bed, WC and vanity unit. is the living room,equipped with satellite color TV with all main English channels, 2 black leather sofas and CD/tape/radio player. Through to bedroom 3, the kids room, with bunk beds and a sofa bed, and a vanity unit. From this bedroom stairs lead down to a shower room with shower and wash hand basin, corridor to an outside door. This house has been extensively renovated during April and May 2011, the kitchen, the main bathroom and bedroom 3 all being brand new.

One of three traditional modernised Normandy cottages in 3 hectares of lush watermill setting. The cottages are sympathetic conversions of old stone outbuildings, all fully equipped for the perfect self catering holiday. The Calvados region of Normandy is ideal for rambling, fishing, back-to-nature, family holidays. The banks of the River Vire are perfect for peaceful walks, fishing, renewal and rejuvenation. Within easy reach of many of the fabulous Normandy and Brittany beaches, the Medieval town of Bayeux and charming fishing village Honfleur and millionaires' Deauville. Historic towns such as Mont St Michel, Flers. Parks, chateaux, shops, markets, golf courses, horse riding, fishing and sailing are all local. Campeaux is a great launching pad for exploring the Calvados and Normandy region. The Vire Valley offers a landscape of rolling hills and occasional gorges, local cider and of course its Calvados.

Property manager

Johnny

Languages

English, French

Property amenities

Internet

  • Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Onsite parking

Kitchen

  • Refrigerator
  • Stovetop
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Dishwasher
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Toaster
  • Ice maker
  • Blender

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 3 bedrooms
  • Bed sheets provided

Bathrooms

  • 1.5 bathrooms
  • Shower
  • Hair dryer
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • TV
  • Arcade/game room

Outdoor areas

  • Patio
  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden

Laundry

  • Washing machine and dryer

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property
  • Note from host: Outdoors and on the patio only.

Location highlights

  • On the river
  • On the waterfront
  • In a rural location

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

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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 not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Note from host: Small children must be supervised while outdoors,

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
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

Property is also known as

Gite Cadran Solaire House Souleuvre En Bocage
Gite Cadran Solaire Souleuvre En Bocage
Gite Cadran Solaire Souleuvre
Le Gite De Cadran Solaire
Le Gite De Cadran Solaire (3 Bedrooms Sleeps 8)
Le Gite De Cadran Solaire (3 Bedrooms, Sleeps 8) Cottage

About the neighborhood

Map
Souleuvre En Bocage, Normandie

What's nearby

  • Souleuvre Viaduct - 8 min drive - 6.1 km
  • Zenith de Caen - 36 min drive - 57.8 km
  • Museum of the Bayeux Tapestry - 44 min drive - 57.8 km
  • Museum of the Battle of Normandy - 45 min drive - 58.5 km
  • Omaha Beach - 60 min drive - 85.6 km

Getting around

  • Vire Station - 14 min drive
  • Caen (CFR-Carpiquet) - 34 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Les Routiers - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Campanile Vire - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Bar de la Poste - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Le Cowshed Bar et Grill - ‬16 min drive
  • ‪Le Relais du Bocage - ‬6 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Le Gite De Cadran Solaire (3 Bedrooms, Sleeps 8) pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Le Gite De Cadran Solaire (3 Bedrooms, Sleeps 8)?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Le Gite De Cadran Solaire (3 Bedrooms, Sleeps 8)?

Check-out is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Le Gite De Cadran Solaire (3 Bedrooms, Sleeps 8) located?

Situated on the waterfront, this cottage is 3.8 mi (6.1 km) from Souleuvre Viaduct and within 12 mi (20 km) of Vire Museum and Velorail of the Vallee de la Vire. Notre Dame Church and Green Beach are also within 20 mi (32 km).

Le Gite De Cadran Solaire (3 Bedrooms, Sleeps 8) Reviews

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 15 out of 23 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 7 out of 23 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 23 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 23 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 23 reviews" "

10/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

David C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect
I wish our 4 day stay could have been 4 weeks. The perfect location mid-way between the Invasion beaches and Mont San-Michele. The setting is beautiful, quiet and enchanting. Clean - comfortable - workable. The hosts provide for any and all needs. We hope to be back for a longer stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Philippa Charles

Delightful location and lovely house
We had a lovely week-long stay at le Moulin l’eveque - a real home from home with a warm welcome. Loved the flowers from the garden and home made jam in the spotless kitchen on arrival (as well as the cider in the fridge!). Very comfortable beds/bedrooms with lovely furniture and decorative touches - with the windows ajar you enjoy the sound of the water in the mill-race which is really soothing. Easy to get from here to local sights, and Johnny and Lynn are both really helpful with suggestions to suit the weather and the travellers! The barn is a lovely social space for visitors to mingle if they so wish, and the opportunity to pick our own fruit from the garden was such fun, as was meeting the various animals of the establishment. We and our children loved the location and the house, and hope to return in the future.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2018

10/10 Excellent

Sonja N., Camberley

Delightful cottages built around an old watermill on the river Vire.
Spent 9 nights at Moulin l'Eveque and loved every minute of it. Delightful cottages stand in a wonderful location, spacious and very well equipped. The hosts, Lynn and John, couldn't do enough. John arranged for the appointment with the local vet and prepared bikes so my boys could cycle the area. We played table tennis in the barn and enjoyed the log fire in the barn. The cottage is ideally located for all of Normandie's attraction. We were lucky with the weather, canued up and down the river and cycled the local area and visited the viaduct several times. Our springer cross loved playing with Azure and in the river. We found it hard to leave and will definitely go back. Lynn's jam is heavenly.
Stayed 10 nights in Aug 2017

10/10 Excellent

Ameera/Peter F.

Beautiful space and charming property, in this idyllic spot, relaxation, peace and great hosts.
We stayed in the larger property, and our hosts Johnny and Lynn were fantastic, nothing was too much trouble and when discussing plans they were happy to offer up suggestions for places to eat, visit etc. To be honest we looked at all the gites and we are planning a return trip with a larger party of friends. The barn was well equipped to chill out in and socialise, playing table tennis, or just chatting, we felt totally at home. Our 8 year old loved the animals (2 x horses, 2 x cats and Azure the beautiful dog), he fed the horses, and was fascinated by looking for wildlife around the property (heron, kingfisher and the coypou in the river), as well as frisbee and kayakking. The facilities were well equipped, and the children and us enjoyed the odd night of english telly, and wifi when we needed a change of pace. To be honest its good to be able to switch off relax and let the children roam about. I recommend visiting the wine shop in the village of Beny-Bocage, recommended by Johnny and we couldn't stop going back! We enjoyed a few days just relaxing at the farm, the rest of the time we were ideally located to travel across Normandy, we went to Bayeaux (recommend the tapestry), some lovely meals, the beaches were fantastic, Laurent sur-Mer was a favourite and worth the drive. Granville was fantastic, and we visited Hon Fleur, which was worth it but we were ripped off by the restaurants on the front, we should have explored more but were hungry. Children activities were a-plenty, both at the Gites and also nearby - the boys loved the Alligator farm and the Zoo at Jurques was great. We will be returning, such a great holiday.. made some beautiful memories and some great friends. We didn't have enough time to properly take in the wonderful historic sites, as we ensured we spent enough time relaxing at a slower pace.

10/10 Excellent

Lauren M.

Perfect family escape
We have just returned from a week at Le Moulin l'Eveque. We stayed in the biggest Gite which has three bedrooms and comes with its own outdoor space including a charcoal BBQ and loungers. Come the afternoon the garden is a sun trap and a great spot to relax after a days sightseeing. We found the Gite to be perfect for our stay. We are a family of four (2 adults, 2 kids ages 9 and 6), my sister and fiancé joined us from Australia as well and our dog Alfie. The Gite accommodated us perfectly and there was plenty of chairs around the table (both indoor and outside) and in the lounge room for everyone. The kitchen has everything you could possibly need - just remember to bring enough food and drinks for your first night or two as there wasn't much open in the little town on Saturday. The main bathroom has a great shower (with massage option but no bath). There is also another shower room and one of the bedrooms has an ensuite toilet. Both Johnny and Lyn were fantastic hosts and gave us lots of great tips for day trips and eating out. Definitely check out The Viaduct (about 10 min drive from the Gite) which has lots of adrenalin activities including bungee jumping, high swings, a luge and other activities for the whole family. If you have a dog with you can even walk up to the lower area of The Viaduct in about an hour from the Gites just ask your hosts for directions. My daughters loved the horses, cats and dog and all the activities in the barn and river. They picked berries with Lyn and fed the horses. What a fantastic week! We will definitely return. Book it up - you won't be disappointed! Le Moulin l'Eveque is perfectly located near the town of Vire which has a pool with watersides and you can take the train to Paris in under 2 hours. We went to Bayoux and saw the Bayoux Tapestry and the stunning Cathedral. You could also do the D Day beaches the same day. Villediey-les-Poeles has agreat market on Tuesdays which was fantastic for food, clothing and brass/copper items. Another day we drove to Avranches and took a walk through the town (lovely view of Mont Saint Michel from the Botanical Gardens) and then drove onto Granville via Genets. Granville was beautiful and you can go swimming, paragliding over the cliffs, check out the Christian Dior Museum and Gardens and eat some lovely local seafood including the local speciality Whelks. Definitely try the Le Routier for dinner one night. It's fantastic value and a great experience - ask Lyn.

8/10 Good

Annette P.

Great week in this rustic hideaway!
Fully equipped and comfortable gite in a very quiet setting.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2016

8/10 Good

Mohamed B.

Reposant
Calme, verdure. Le seul bruit qu'il y a est celui de l'eau dans la rivière... Un bruit apaisant et relaxant. Johnny est sympathique, nous avons été bien accueillis. Merci
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2018

8/10 Good

Jean Luc R.

Maison typique très sympa
Maison dans le style normand, meubles et décorations à l'ancienne. Lits confortables faits à l'arrivée avec draps très propres. Prix tout compris (ménage, chauffage, eau, électricité, wifi, linge de toilette et de maison, draps, taxe de séjour, ...) Cuisine bien équipée : grand frigo et congélateur, lave-vaisselle, four, micro-ondes, percolateur, bouilloire électrique, lave-linge, ... Il manque peut-être un peu de vaisselle pour éviter d'utiliser le lave-vaisselle trop souvent. 3 grandes chambres, 2 wc dont 1 dans la salle de bains et l'autre dans une chambre, 2 douches. Très beau cadre : rivière, petite cascade, petit pont de bois, prairies, .... Possibilité de garer 3-4 véhicules à l'intérieur de la propriété. Prêt gratuit d'un lit et d'une chaise pour bébé. Le propriétaire anglais habite juste à côté et il y a aussi une deuxième location. Aucun problème de "voisinage". Points un peu plus négatifs : pas de chaînes françaises à la télévision (uniquement anglaises) et wifi un peu faible (il faut trouver le bon endroit dans la maison : à la fenêtre du salon à l'étage). Un long week-end de Pâques de 4 jours en famille (5 adultes, 1 enfant de 5 ans et un bébé d'un an) bien agréable. Merci Johnny.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2017