Location: Coutances, Lower-Normandy, France, Europe (7km South of Coutances. Dinard, Caen & Cherbourg 1.25 Hr)
Accommodations: Gite Cottage, 2 Bedrooms + Other (See Description), 2 Baths (Sleeps 4-6)
Les Hirondelles is a 19th century stone barn lovingly converted into a 2 bedroom gite, just situated just outside the village of Contrieres in a small hamlet, La Planche Bourdon, and just 7 km south of the beautiful cathedral city of Coutances. The two bedroom gite, forms about half of the property with the other half occupied by your friendly hosts, Shirley and Clive who are always on hand if you need them.
Les Hirondelles, means The Swallows. Unfortunately we can't boast swallows, but we do have our own resident Tawny Owls, who return annually to nest.
The countryside is agricultural, peaceful and quiet. There are small towns and villages all around with nearby towns and their wonderful markets, each on different days of the week. Not to miss are, Villedieu-les-Poeles on Tuesday, Granville on Saturdays, Coutances on Thursday. These markets overflow with fresh, local grown produce, delicious cheese, wine and so much more.
ACCOMMODATION
The double bedroom boasts a large double bed with a comfy orthopaedic style mattress, dressed in pretty blue and cream colours. This room has an ensuite bathroom, with full size bath, over the bath shower, toilet and hand basin. Opens onto a pretty garden with floral borders.
The twin bedded room has 2 modern divans with Tempur mattresses. Tastefully dressed in cream and burgundy/rose, and has a family shower room adjacent. The windows open onto the garden and a quiet country lane
The large family lounge has two large comfy settees where you can curl up with a book, watch a movie or just listen to music. Family games for indoors and also garden games for the whole family to join in.
The Kitchen/dining area is a large and sunny room with all the appliances you need to make life easy for you. Double doors open onto the garden where BBQ facilities are available and all that is needed for outdoor dining for up to 6 people.
To make you feel at home, a welcome basket of wine, tea, coffee and milk, juice for the children, plus bread, butter and cereals for breakfast awaits your arrival. Fresh eggs are available from the farm across the road.
Feel free to wander in any part of our gardens; advice and help is always appreciated.
THINGS TO DO IN NORMANDY
There are so many things to do and to suit all ages, it would be impossible to list them all. But here are just a few...
The Normandy landing beaches are just an hour away. Whether you have family memories to discover or an historic interest you will find poignant reminders of this region’s past around every corner. The D Day landing beaches and museums are alive with memories and memorials. Those beaches that once witnessed the d-day landings are now places of tranquility and fun, with miles and miles of golden sand and blue sea.
Head southwards from Les Hirondelles and discover Mont St Michel, a beautiful place and a very worthwhile trip, that will need several house to explore all that it has to offer! Then just an hour away, in the opposite direction, is the historic town of Bayeux with its famous tapestry. From home a ten minute drive will take you to the beautiful sandy beach at Hauteville-sur-Mer. Sand as far as the eye can see. Good old fashioned fun on the beach with none of the candyfloss and fun fair trappings. Grab a bucket and spade for the children and don't forget your deck chair!!!
So many things to see and do!! Zoos, Dior Museum and gardens, shopping precincts, Cathedrals, and beautiful Normandy churches.
There are many beautiful gardens, literally on our doorstep, just waiting for you to discover. Deer and wild boar roam these local forests and can sometimes be seen in early evening feeding at the roadside. Hedgerows and banks are speckled with primroses. Wild orchids, foxglove and campanula festoon the ancient hedges and gardens...
RESTAURANTS
Normandy is a gastronomic delight - where you can start the day with freshly baked bread and croissants, stop for a lunch of Moules Frites in a local bistro and finish your day with a four course French culinary masterpiece because in Normandy, food is an art form.
If you prefer to cook and eat at home then the markets have it all. From cheese to sausages! Kippers to Moulles. These markets are a treat with local cheeses, fresh off the boat seafood, fabulous fruit and vegetables; The Skipper at Hautville plage is open all day for moules, pancakes and omelettes. Au Pirate in Granville has a more varied menu, from sandwiches to moules and king size prawns to steak, all washed down with beer, wine or Normandy cider.
So there you have it! We haven't run out of things to do, just space to put them all on the site! Now you've looked, take a break! then just book it and join us here for a little bit of Normandy heaven.
Vacation Rental Features
- Amenities
- Washer
- Linens Provided
- Off Street Parking
- Beds
- Double Bed: Orthopedic style large comfortable double bed.
- Twin/Single Bed (2) : 2 full size single beds with Tempur mattresses
- Child Bed: full size fold up bed with mattress
- Crib: travel cot for child up to the age of 24 months of age
- Entertainment
- Cable/Satellite TV
- VCR
- Video Library: Assortment of videos for adults and children. selection updated regularly
- CD Player
- Music Library: assortment of easy listening and classical music
- Kitchen
- Full Kitchen: Fridge with freezer, cooker with standard oven, microwave oven. Kettle, coffee maker, toaster. Washing machine, iron and board. various baking pans and saucepans and oven dishes. plenty of crockery, plates, cups, saucers, mugs etc. Cutlery and baking implements.
- Cooking Utensils Provided
- Refrigerator
- Microwave
- Ice Maker
- Outdoor Features
- Charcoal BBQ Grill
- Deck/Patio: Pretty lawn area for outdoor dining and games.
- Communications
- WiFi (Wireless Internet)
- Suitability
- No Pets Allowed
- Kid Friendly
- Smoking Not Allowed
- Activities (on site and nearby)
- Zoo/Wildlife Park
- Shopping
- Sightseeing
- Restaurants
- Shelling
- Swimming
- Hiking
- Museums
Rate Details (In Pounds Sterling)
Jan 02, 2010-Mar 26, 2010 .. £225/week
Mar 27, 2010-May 28, 2010 .. £280/week
May 29, 2010-Jun 25, 2010 .. £380/week
Jun 26, 2010-Aug 28, 2010 .. £440/week
Aug 29, 2010-Oct 01, 2010 .. £380/week
Oct 02, 2010-Oct 29, 2010 .. £280/week
Oct 30, 2010-Dec 31, 2010 .. £225/week
Note: Until confirmed, rates are subject to change without notice.
Owner's Profile
Owner Description
Year Purchased: 2008
We are Clive and Shirley, your hosts at Les Hirondelles. We live on site/next door to this lovely 2 bedroomed gite, which means that we are never far away, and always ready to lend a hand, and to offer advice on things to do and places to go.
We love meeting new people and nothing pleases us more than to send you home after a truly memorable time. Les Hirondelles means The Swallows. Unfortunately we can't promise swallows, but we do have our very own resident tawny owls who return each year to nest.
Why the Owner Chose Coutances
Tucked away in rural France, south of Coutances but still just 15 minutes from the sandy beach at Hautville, we have found our little bit of heaven and invite you to join us. Come! soak up the atmosphere, taste the wine and sample the food.. What more could anyone ask for?
The Unique Benefits of this Gite Cottage
The peace and quiet of rural Normandy, is something you will surely appreciate. Waking up with the sun filtering through the curtains and the birds singing, easing you gently into another exciting day of exploring all that Normandy has to offer.
Property Photos
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- Double Bedroom with ensuite bathroom - Coutances Vacation Cottage in Normandy, France near the Beach
- twin bedded room with adjacent family shower room
- Kitchen and view over the fields
- Garden looking out over the field...
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