Gite in Rural Normandy Coutances Vacation Rental by Owner Listing 76055

The gite at La Dehayrie

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Location: Coutances, Lower-Normandy, France, Europe (15 minutes from Coutances)

Accommodations:  Gite, 1 Bedroom, 1 Bath (Sleeps 2)

The gite is a charming, converted cowshed set in beautiful countryside. At least 150 years old, it has recently been refurbished to a very high standard while retaining original beams and other features. La Dehayrie stands almost at the end of a country lane which is a no-through road, so the location is very quiet.

We are part of the commune of Guéhébert, which is halfway between the cathedral city of Coutances and the charming market town of Gavray, both 15-minute drives. The magnificent beach on the Cherbourg peninsula is a 20-minute drive, and less than 90 minutes away are Cherbourg itself, Caen and St Malo/Dinard airport. There is plenty of choice of excellent reasonably-priced restaurants in the neighbouring towns and villages.

The gite has an open-plan living area approximately five metres by four metres (16 feet by 13 feet), including a fully-fitted modern kitchen. Upstairs, there is a double-size bedroom with en suite shower room with large shower area. Heating throughout is by electricity. Lighting is by modern spots. Wireless broadband is supplied, with a router in the gite itself.

Outside, the gite has its own small terrace. West-facing, it enjoys glorious evening sunshine in the summer months. A car is essential, as the nearest market town is a 15-minute drive away, though a few shops are nearer.

This is a holiday gite for a couple who above all want peace and quiet, with excellent walking either in the glorious local countryside or by the sea. Riding and golf are available nearby. For the more adventurous, you can take a ride in a small plane or go parachuting.

The major popular attractions of Lower (Western) Normandy - e.g. the Normandy landing beaches and their museums, Bayeux, Honfleur, Mont St Michel - are an easy day-trip away, almost all at less than an hour's drive.

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• Amenities
  • Washer: The washing machine is not in the gite itself but easily accessible.
  • Dryer: Not in the gite itself but easily accessible.
  • Linens Provided: Beach towels are also provided.
  • Off Street Parking
  • Parking for RV/Boat/Trailer
• Beds
  • Double Bed: Large double bed (though not queen-size), regarded by all guests so far as extremely comfortable.
• Entertainment
  • TV (No Cable/Satellite): Our location makes it possible to receive both UK and French TV and radio.
  • DVD
  • CD Player
  • Music Library: Several CDs in the gite or available to borrow.
• Kitchen
  • Full Kitchen: The oven is both a conventional oven and a microwave. The hob is gas.
  • Cooking Utensils Provided
  • Refrigerator
  • Microwave: Built into the conventional oven.
  • Ice Maker
• Outdoor Features
  • Charcoal BBQ Grill: On the terrace outside the gite, with table and chairs.
  • Deck/Patio: West-facing, an ideal spot for evening drinks and barbecues.
• Communications
  • Telephone: A telephone is provided for emergencies or for use with specific permission.
  • WiFi (Wireless Internet): The gite has its own router, with excellent connection.
• Suitability
  • Pet Friendly: Only by prior agreement.
  • Not Suitable for Children: Fine for babies not yet crawling, though a cot is not provided.
  • Smoking Not Allowed
• Activities (on site and nearby)
  • Golf
  • Shopping
  • Sightseeing
  • Restaurants
  • Sailing
  • Boating
  • Swimming
  • Windsurfing
  • Biking
  • Hiking
  • Fishing
  • Museums
  • Horseback Riding

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Low  Season .. $300/week, £150/week, or €210/week.
Mid  Season .. $390/week, £210/week, or €300/week.
High Season .. $480/week, £250/week, or €360/week.
Peak Season .. $580/week, £300/week, or €420/week.

Note: Until confirmed, rates are subject to change without notice.

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• 07/24/08
  Positive Rating
  Krishan Pandit and Laura Milford , Southampton and Newton Abbot, UK
  • We both had a wonderful 5 days staying at La Dehayrie, which was a perfect base for exploring most of Normandy. The peace and quiet experience was unrivalled and we would stay here if we were ever to visit the area again! Many thanks should go to Douglas and Heather for inviting us into their home and making us feel at ease with their valuable advice about the local area!
• 07/17/08
  Positive Rating
  Marcel & Cheryl , Abbeville, Louisiana, USA
  • We really enjoyed the gite. It was our first time in Normandy and we couldn't have found a more charming location and accomodations. I'm only sorry we missed meeting Douglas and Heather as they were in the western hemisphere while we were in the eastern. Maybe next time. If we ever get back to that part of the world we would love to stay once again in La Dehayrie!
• 07/04/08
  Positive Rating
  John Kettle , Perth, Australia
  • A delightful little property, well equipped, very comfortable, very quiet & secluded and close to the sites we wanted to visit. Would recommend highly.
• 07/03/08
  Positive Rating
  Susanna and Neil , London
  • We had such a lovely time. The house was very nice and the area was very convenient with beautiful countryside. La Dehayrie comes very highly recommended.
• 07/02/08
  Positive Rating
  Jacques & Georgia Drouin , Denholm, Quebec
  • We cannot say enough good things about La Dehayrie! It was peaceful, comfortable and very welcoming. The location is great for taking daytrips all around Normandy and being within an hour or two of most everything we wanted to see. Many great restaurants to be found in the area as well! We loved coming back to the most comfortable bed on our entire vacation and having absolutely no noise to disturb our sleep!! So perfect for 2 people. Our hosts, Douglas & Heather were there to greet us and it was wonderful to have the use of a washer & dryer whenever we needed. Thank you so much for a wonderful and memorable stay for our first time in Normandy!
• 11/06/07
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  Rod & Elaine , Halifax UK
  • Douglas and Heather have set up an ideal holiday residence for those that appreciate a complete change. The Gite is ideally located away from the crowds but within less than an hour from many different interesting locations. The gite is uncomplicated and comfortable with all the facilities required. Douglas and Heather are rightly proud of their home and gite obviously putting many hours and thought into making of an ideal holiday home. We have no reservations on recommending this as an ideal holiday giving you all the choices.
• 11/04/07
  Positive Rating
  Judy Schueneman ,
  • Are you looking for an exciting getaway with expensive restaurants, upscale shops and theatre openings? If so, keep looking. If, however, you have in mind, walking quiet country lanes, shopping at local markets, stopping at a Salon de The midafternoon for a cup of tea and a pastry or having fish and chips on a Friday night in nearby Gavray, you'll find La Dayhrie offers it all...and so much more! Married for 47 years, our month at this well appointed gite was like a fifth or sixth honeymoon. Just the two of us re-discovering why we'd committed ourselves to one another that day in June of 1960.
• 10/30/07
  Positive Rating
  Brian & Carol Hardiman , Hampshire England
  • We had a lovely restfull two weeks in August 2007, a great little hide away!!
• 10/30/07
  Positive Rating
  , Bristol
  • A very pleasant and peaceful cottage situated in lovely countryside with very friendly and welcoming hosts. It is very convinient for almost anywhere in Normandy and the beaches on the west coast are well worth a visit. All in all a very nice place.
• 10/28/07
  Positive Rating
  , London
  • The cottage is really beautiful, exactly the sort of thing we were looking for. Douglas and Heather are very generous with their time and care and with their house only a few steps away from the gite they are usually on hand to offer advice and help.

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