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Gite in Rural Normandy [#76055] | View Property
Coutances
Cottage, 1 Bedroom, 1 Bath (Sleeps 2)
£150-£310/wk
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Traveler Reviews (35)
Great Normandy Trip of 2011
Guest: Cosmo
(Seattle, Washington USA)
Date of Stay: 08/31/11
Review Submitted: 04/09/12
We spent five fabulous days in Normandy, and a bit it Brittany, all from this very fine gite near Coutances. The setting was charming (we had dinner on the patio once) and the quarters just right for us - clean, complete and comfortable --- especially important in light of the long days we spent out and about. We have told all our friends about it, and would certainly recommend it to anyone looking to tour as we did, and if ever we return to the area, we'll hope to be able to stay there again. Thanks again, and best wishes for a fine season for all.
Recommended for:Romantic getaway, sightseeing.
Escape
Guest: chippy
(Bexhill-0n-Sea)
Date of Stay: 07/23/11
Review Submitted: 03/31/12
My Wife and I had a most enjoyable week returning to the hetic world only when we wanted to, a time to recharge the batteries and with the time read a book without thinking I must do this or that. The listings are completely accurate, it is well mantained and the owners are very helpful. Highly recommended .
Recommended for:Age 55+, romantic getaway, sightseeing.
Mr & Mrs B Review
Guest: Morris
(Cheshunt, Herts, UK)
Date of Stay: 06/25/11
Review Submitted: 04/04/12
Small but beautiful gite down a quiet country lane where the only sound to be heard in the morning is the birds singing, even the cows are quiet. Lovely church down the lane which is always unlocked. Beautiful location,not far from the coast, Granville and Le Mont St Michel. Great hosts arrived half way through our holiday who invited us over the the main house within 5 minutes of arrival opening the wine. Would definitely recommend.
Recommended for:Romantic getaway, sightseeing.
Exquisite Cottage
Guest: Ginny
(Lafayette, CA)
Date of Stay: 06/07/11
Review Submitted: 03/31/12
The cottage is full of light with gorgeous wood beams and could be in architectural digest. What set this spot apart from others we were in was the care the proprietor took in leaving all sorts of valuable information including Wifi. The care they have for others and their home is evident. The yard grounds are peaceful and beautiful, and the town is the smallest we stayed in but well positioned to get to lots of great spots.
Recommended for:Adventure seekers, sightseeing.
Wonderful Area
Guest: Harold and Elaine
(Ontario, Canada)
Date of Stay: 05/10/11
Review Submitted: 06/02/11
We had the pleasure of staying at La Dehayrie in May 2011. The description of the property is accurate and great thought has been put into the comfort of their guests. We were within easy driving distance of the Landing Beaches, Mont St Michel and many interesting historical churches and chateaus. We were also just a short drive from bakeries (most important), shops and restaurants. I would recommend this property to anyone, this was the first time we had rented using the VRBO website and we couldn't have picked a better owner to deal with.
Recommended for:Age 55+, romantic getaway, sightseeing.
Country peacefullness with central location
Guest: K & C
(Denver, CO)
Date of Stay: 05/09/11
Review Submitted: 06/07/11
This gite is the perfect escape for a quiet retreat in the country, but central to the Normandy beaches, exploring the countryside and visiting the many quaint villages in the surrounding area. Coutances is a 15 min drive with a great shopping selection for the small French bakery, patisserie, meat market or a larger LeClerc (similiar to Target/WalMart in the USA). While we also missed meeting the owners, Doug & Heather, we spent a very enjoyable evening with the caretakers, Allen & Lynn. We highly recommend this gite!
Recommended for:Age 55+, romantic getaway, sightseeing.
Guest: Berry and Dale Hoak
(Williamsburg, VA, USA)
Date of Stay: 11/07/09
Review Submitted: 11/07/09
La DeHayrie provides a peaceful and rural retreat after exploring Normandy's treasures, many within 1- 2 hours drive. Heather and Douglas are very helpful with their suggestions and sharing their lovely garden.
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Guest: Bliss FitzRandolph
(Paradise, Nova Scotia, Canada)
Date of Stay: 11/05/09
Review Submitted: 11/05/09
My husband, Bill O'Neill, and I stayed at La Dehayrie this past May and had a wonderful time. We loved the "cow shed" and were very comfortable there. We were fortunate that our hosts arrived before we left for Canada and found them very accommodating and they made us feel very welcome. We would go back and would recommend La Dehayrie to friends.
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Guest: Scott & Vicki Worthing
(Brunswick, ME )
Date of Stay: 11/04/09
Review Submitted: 11/04/09
Enjoyed a wonderful time in the Normandy region. The gite was perfect for our needs: small, quiet, comfortable, and well located.
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Guest: Mr & Mrs Bennett
(Byfleet, Surrey. UK)
Date of Stay: 10/31/09
Review Submitted: 10/30/09
We thoroughly enjoyed our stay at La Dehayrie. Our trip was out of season in October so the area was very peaceful & relaxing. The accommodation was very comfortable & had everything we needed.
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Guest: Krishan Pandit and Laura Milford
(Southampton and Newton Abbot, UK)
Date of Stay: 07/24/08
Review Submitted: 07/24/08
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!
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Guest: Marcel & Cheryl
(Abbeville, Louisiana, USA)
Date of Stay: 07/17/08
Review Submitted: 07/17/08
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!
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Guest: John Kettle
(Perth, Australia)
Date of Stay: 07/04/08
Review Submitted: 07/04/08
A delightful little property, well equipped, very comfortable, very quiet & secluded and close to the sites we wanted to visit. Would recommend highly.
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Guest: Susanna and Neil
(London)
Date of Stay: 07/03/08
Review Submitted: 07/03/08
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.
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Guest: Jacques & Georgia Drouin
(Denholm, Quebec)
Date of Stay: 07/02/08
Review Submitted: 07/02/08
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!
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Guest: Rod & Elaine
(Halifax UK)
Date of Stay: 11/06/07
Review Submitted: 11/05/07
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.
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Guest: Judy Schueneman
(Aizona in winter, Minneapolis in summer)
Date of Stay: 11/04/07
Review Submitted: 11/04/07
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.
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Guest: Anonymous
Date of Stay: 10/30/07
Review Submitted: 10/30/07
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.
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Guest: Anonymous
Date of Stay: 10/28/07
Review Submitted: 10/28/07
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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Guest: Chris Pope
(Taunton)
Date of Stay: 06/22/07
Review Submitted: 06/21/07
Douglas really went the extra mile with helpful notes in advance so we guessed the gite would be well appointed and we were not disappointed. A real showcase for peace and natural surroundings. Amazing wild strawberries on the doorstep. Handy shopping in Gavray - not far away. To wake to the sounds of the birds and the church bells ! Have already recommended it to friends who need the great escape.
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Guest: Alf Ward
(Rock Hill - South Carolina)
Date of Stay: 06/18/07
Review Submitted: 06/18/07
Our two week vacation at La Dehayrie was a wonderful experience. This quiet haven was so peaceful and well appointed that we just didn't want to leave. The rural setting was enhanced by the kind hospitality of the owners and their agent. The location was ideal for us because most of the major historical and cultural attractions were in close proximity. Also, the beaches nearby were sandy and ideal for families. If we ever visit France in the future we would seek to stay at La Dehayrie again.
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Guest: The Emberleys
(-)
Date of Stay: 06/10/07
Review Submitted: 06/10/07
The cottage was all we had hoped for and more. Beautifully equipped...very peaceful and near so many wonderful towns. A lovely memory for us both. Wish it were closer...but made the long journey worth-while.
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Guest: Karen W.
(-)
Date of Stay: 02/28/07
Review Submitted: 02/27/07
We had a very enjoyable short break at La Dehayrie. It was very comfortable and peaceful with everything we needed for our stay provided. Given the opportunity we will hopefully return again to this little gem of a cottage. Karen & Mike
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Guest: Anonymous
Date of Stay: 11/19/06
Review Submitted: 11/19/06
We thoroughly enjoyed our stay in this delightful gite. It was very clean, well equipped, great shower with a comfortable bed and the location was very peaceful. Heather and Douglas made us feel very welcome giving us lots of helpful suggestions on places to visit and even letting me raid their herb garden – thank-you.The whole area was very pretty; a real pleasure to drive in and there’s so much to see!Great little hamlets and villages surrounded by beautiful countryside.The beach is 20mins away and hardly anybody else on it. D Day beaches and the War Cemetery made a real impression on us.Mont St Micheal an amazing place.But most of all the great food, Granville- a fish lover’s paradise. Local Restaurants – which we had some superb meals, great markets with fresh local produceA thoroughly enjoyable holiday, which we have no hesitation in recommending to others. Joyce and Frank Jones
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Guest: Liron & Sagi
(Tel Aviv, Israel)
Date of Stay: 11/06/06
Review Submitted: 11/06/06
La Dehayrie is the place you look for a peaceful and relaxing vacation. The gite situated in a great location. Inside you'll find every thing you need. We had the best sleep in the super comfortable bed and the best time in our vacation.
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Guest: John and Irene
(-)
Date of Stay: 08/28/06
Review Submitted: 08/28/06
Most relaxing spot, extremely peaceful, rural but not too far away from interesting towns and beaches. An ideal spot for holiday cycling. Gite had eveything you would need with a particularly delightful bedroom and very comfy bed.
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Guest: Alan and Lyn Roberts
(Crieff Scotland)
Date of Stay: 08/24/06
Review Submitted: 08/24/06
We had a wonderful time at La Dehayrie.The gite is perfect for a couple,Douglas and Heather have thought of everything. The location too is spot on .Quiet and peaceful at the Gite but close to the coast and to other villages and towns. What else can I say - We liked it so much we bought a house nearby and are now looking forward to spending much longer periods in this fabulous part of the world.
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Guest: Sally and Jason Stephens
(Woking, Surrey)
Date of Stay: 08/22/06
Review Submitted: 08/22/06
We had 2 very peaceful weeks in the gite. Great location for various sites around Normandy including the D-Day Beaches, Bayeaux and Mont St Michel. Well equipped, clean and comfortable.
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Guest: Katie Mackie
(Musselburgh, Scotland)
Date of Stay: 07/31/06
Review Submitted: 07/31/06
We had a really wonderful holiday at La Dehayrie. The gite is in a very quiet, rural location which is extemely peaceful and relaxing. We became quite indignant when we heard a car pass the gite - very rare! Normandy is lush and green with pretty countryside. Lots to see and do and the nearyby town of Coutances is lovely to do your shopping in. The gite is simply furnished, with nice paintings, a small modern kitchen, BBQ, very comfortable bed and great shower. Super getaway for a couple.
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Guest: Mike Pollard
Date of Stay: 07/29/06
Review Submitted: 07/28/06
Stayed June 1st for a week: "During our week we managed to be adventurous and find time to relax! Douglas and Heather, thank you for your hospitality and generally making us feel so welcome - a few tips that we learnt during our hols (then copious notes on various places they visited).
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Guest: Katie Mackie
Date of Stay: 07/29/06
Review Submitted: 07/28/06
Stayed July 8th for a fortnight: "We have had a great two-week holiday - time to relax and sightsee. Highlights - Bayeux, Le Mont St Michel (go early before the crowds arrive), La Baratte, shopping at the markets, and pottering round La Dehayrie".
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Guest: Chris Eberhart
Date of Stay: 06/14/06
Review Submitted: 06/13/06
We were very pleased with the location and it served us well. It was well equipped and the bed comfortable. Mike and I will have no hesitation in recommending it to others.
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Guest: Anonymous
Date of Stay: 06/12/06
Review Submitted: 06/12/06
My wife and I stayed at La Dehayrie for one of the most calm and pleasant Christmas weekends of our lives. Doug and Heather were very friendly and couldn't have been more helpful.
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