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The Barn Cottage

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Exterior
Outdoor dining
Interior
Living area
Living area

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Highlights

  • Top-rated comfy beds
    Guests liked the comfy beds here.
  • Heated pool
    Swim in comfort year-round in the heated pool, a rare find in this location.
  • Shop till you drop
    Guests love the location, with top-rated shopping just around the corner.
4 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 8

Popular amenities

  • Heated Pool
  • Onsite parking available
  • Kitchen
  • Washer
  • Barbecue grill
  • Deck or patio

Explore the area

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Moulins En Bessin, Normandie
  • Place, Museum of the Bayeux Tapestry
    ‪10 min drive‬
  • Place, Museum of the Battle of Normandy
    ‪11 min drive‬
  • Place, Cathedrale Notre-Dame Bayeux
    ‪11 min drive‬
  • Airport, Caen (CFR-Carpiquet)
    ‪19 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

4 bedrooms (sleeps 8)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

2 Twin Beds

Bedroom 3

2 Queen Beds

Bedroom 4

2 Twin Beds

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 2

Bathtub · Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Separate dining area
Garden

About this property

The Barn Cottage

Ideally located between Caen and Bayeux.
The cottage is 200 m from the castle and the campsite.
The cottage can accommodate up to 8 people. There are 4 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, an independent garden.
This 48-meter-long building has been divided into three dwellings.
Formerly stable, it has been rehabilitated with taste. Combining rusticity of place with modern comfort. The kitchen upstairs overlooks a large living room with exposed beams. On the ground floor, rooms with stone walls of Caen.
Services all year round; tennis & children's games & the big park of the castle to walk, ...
In the summer from end of May to end of August, tenants will enjoy the services of the campsite ****, quiet and family camping; the pool south, heated with paddling pool, small grocery store (& fresh bread every morning), restaurant, ping-pong, ...
Our prices include all fees. No hidden fees.

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 28
Check out before 10:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0-17
Chaise haute, lit bébé sur demande
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

No pets allowed, service animals permitted
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Important information

You need to know

Property # 6481881ha
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

About the neighborhood

Martragny

Located in Moulins en Bessin, this cottage is in a rural area. Juno Beach Centre and Château de Creullet are cultural highlights, and some of the area's attractions include Bayeux Botanical Garden and Sirena Aquatic Centre. Traveling with kids? Consider Courseulles-sur-Mer Carousel and Mini Golf Cote Green. Practice your golf swing on a nearby course, or enjoy other activities in the great outdoors, such as horse riding in the area.
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Moulins En Bessin, Normandie

What's nearby

  • Museum of the Bayeux Tapestry - 10 min drive - 10.4 km
  • Museum of the Battle of Normandy - 11 min drive - 11.4 km
  • Cathedrale Notre-Dame Bayeux - 11 min drive - 10.8 km
  • Place Charles de Gaulle - 11 min drive - 10.8 km
  • Bayeux British War Cemetery - 13 min drive - 12.1 km

Getting around

  • Bretteville - Norrey Station - 11 min drive
  • Caen (CFR-Carpiquet) - 27 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Le Moulin de la Galette - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Le Conquérant - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Hôtel Reine Mathilde - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Le Show Glace - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪La Gitane - ‬10 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Does The Barn Cottage have a pool?

Yes, this property has a pool. Pool types include heated pools.

Is The Barn Cottage pet-friendly?

No, only service animals are welcome at the property.

How much is parking?

Onsite parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at The Barn Cottage?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at The Barn Cottage?

Check-out is at 10:00 AM.

Where is The Barn Cottage located?

Located in a rural location, this family-friendly cottage is within 6 mi (10 km) of Château de Creullet, Place Charles de Gaulle, and Museum of the Bayeux Tapestry. Bayeux Botanical Garden and Gold Beach are also within 9 mi (15 km).

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labeled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 16 out of 19 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 2 out of 19 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 19 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 19 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 19 reviews

9.0/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Sharon S.

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

Brilliant location and cottage

Check in was very good. Property is an old barn converted completely suited our needs. Shop and restaurant on the campsite that we could use were both excellent.
Stayed 9 nights in May 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

David O.

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

Fantastic

The home was fully stocked and very clean. Tell me the horse was very responsive and an absolute delight.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Eleanor F.

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

Wonderful family holiday

Château du martragny is set in a beautiful location in the French countryside. Thé gîte is very spacious and well equipped for our group of 9. The pretty good restaurant and well stocked shop make life easy. The pool is beautifully set and maintained, as is the tennis court. The area provides many locations for a day trip, with just a short drive. Bayeux is a stunning town, can be tricky to find parking, really useful to download the Flowbird App for the parking which covers most car parks in Normandy! There is a good gym in the town too … the shop Fresh is a must is you want to make life easy in the kitchen! It’s only just over 1 hour from the ferry in Cherbourg which was great . Thank you
Stayed 21 nights in Aug 2023
Verified

8/10 Good

Emma C.

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

Fantastic base for loads of sites

Beautiful house, close to lots of beautiful sites. Use of campsite pool, shop and restaurant brilliant. Few small comments. Could do with more kitchen equipment - would be hard to cook properly for a large group. Larger bbq needed. Had to cook in shifts. Upstairs bed and fridge could do with an upgrade (I’m pretty sure this will be done as was no problem when we mentioned it) Another comfy sofa in lounge would be good for cooler nights. All in all though I’d happily go back - just some ideas to make it perfect
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024
Archival

6/10 Okay

Deborah V.

Rustic yet modern

As a North American renting a Gite in France was exciting as I wasn't sure what it entailed. The Gite was very cute and spacious. It was remote and connected to a campground with a pool which the kids loved. Unfortunately, we were told there was wifi then told it was temperamental but we could never find the actual wifi we were suppose to connect to. We tried and tried to connect with the owners, they unfortunately never returned our email and we never saw them around the property. First world problems but when being away and trying to plan the rest of your trip via the internet it gets quite difficult. I would go B&B while travelling around Normandy as it is more social, a bit less (we were charged extra for towels and sheets so read all the instructions)money and the B&B includes breakfast. Great experience but we don't know the ways of the French vacationers.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2016
Response from VrboOwner on Mar 29, 2020
Thank you for your message. We are really sorry for internet connection problems that you encountered during your stay. If you called us, in the evening, we would come to solve the problem immediately. Our phone number is in the welcome guide that i present when new families arrive.I understand that it was very important for planning your travel. During the summer season, customers can also contact our reception, during the day. We will try to improve our service for our future clients. We will try to communicate better, also on the rental of linens. Thank you for your understanding and hope that your stay in Normandy will remain a good memory.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Holger S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Die Unterkunft war angenehm freundlich und hell gestaltet. Wir haben uns alle sehr wohl gefühlt.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Fabrice D.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Calme et sympathie

Environnement et logement à hauteur de l’espérance par rapport à l’annonce et propriétaires sympathiques, à l’écoute et partageant leur savoir
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Mary-Annick M.

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

Agreable

Tranquillité Bel environnement
Stayed 2 nights in May 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Anthony D.

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

Séjour très agréable

Excellent accueil des propriétaires. Le logement est très bien équipé, le cadre est exceptionnel : parc, château, verdure. La nouvelle piscine est très agréable. Beaucoup de lieux à voir dans les environs. Nous avons passé un très bon séjour.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Faty S.

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

Excellent séjour à Martragny

Excellent séjour dans un cadre familial avec un très grand jardin privatif qui a fait la joie des enfants. Sans parler du court de tennis et de la piscine chauffée ++. L’environnement chargée d’histoire était très instructif. Je vous recommande ce lieu si vous souhaitez vous reposer et vous déconnecter du quotidien, même si le wifi est de très bonne qualité :-) Encore un très grand merci aux propriétaires pour leur accueil et leur gentillesse. Nous reviendrons avec plaisir.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2020
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jessy d.

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

geweldige verblijfplaats

het was een heerlijk huis, ruim en met een eigen tuin. alles is aanwezig wat je nodig hebt. het park van het kasteel is mooi en de omgeving helemaal "Zen". het zwembad is prima. Restaurantje en winkeltje op het terrein zijn aangenaam en correct geprijsd. de eigenaren zijn erg vriendelijk en behulpzaam. van harte aanbevolen
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2020
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Sylvie P.

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

Une découverte

Une jolie semaine de vacances, le gîte est très agréable (précision pour les personnes ayant des difficultés avec les escaliers. Les chambres sont au RDC et la salle a manger/cuisine à l étage). Nous avons pu profiter d une tranquillité, et d une douceur de vivre que nous avons apprécié. Le gîte est géographiquement bien situé pour les visites. Je recommande sans hésitation cette location, et envisageons d y revenir prochainement
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2020
Verified

10/10 Excellent

H.B. F.

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

Warm ontvangst

Na een warm ontvangst ons verblijf bekeken. Prachtige barn cottage. Precies zoals de foto's aangeven. Schoon en leuk ingericht. Goed restaurant en tennisbaan en zwembad uitstekend onderhouden. We hebben een heel fijne week in het mooie Normandië doorgebracht.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2020
Verified

8/10 Good

Sandra P.

Liked: Check-in, location, listing accuracy

Prachtig huis aan kasteel

We verbleven in het rustige Martragny in een oud huis met charme. Het kasteel en nabijgelegen camping met verwarmd (!) zwembad en tenniscourt, winkeltje en restaurant maken het een echt leuk vakantieverblijf. Het huis is prachtig boven met ruime living, ingerichte keuken, badkamer en douche. Beneden zijn de overige slaapkamers en een extra badkamer. Het ruikt er wel een beetje naar vocht beneden... Ook de badkamer beneden heeft wat putgeur. Jammer want het is een heel fijn ruim huis met prachtig terras. Niet goedkoop... maar voor grote groepen een echte aanrader.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2020
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Emily S.

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

Lovely Gite with great facilities on site.

The property had plenty of space and was really tastefully decorated. The house had everything we needed and the kids really enjoyed everything the campsite had to offer too. Was good to be able to use the restaurant and have self catering as well. Close to good beaches and historical sites and a good place to chill out, with a garden that gets the sun all day.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

JOHN C.

This was great place to stay. The owners were really helpful and we had a amazing holiday .

Great place to stay . Met all our needs as a family and friends group. We had everything we needed .
Stayed 14 nights in Jun 2018
Verified

10/10 Excellent

J C.

Lovely country home. Great for our party of 8

This gite was so lovely, located next to a beautiful chateau, in a charming village. The home is completely updated and modern, but with the key architectural details highlighted -- exposed beams and rock walls. The kitchen is completely outfitted and worked well to prepare meals for the eight of us. The washer and dryer were great to have. The whole house was clean. The large living area upstairs and the large dining table were great. Quiet location. In the off-season right now, it was simply delightful to walk the chateau grounds with all the spring flowers and blossoms. My family loved staying here and keep asking how I found such wonderful rentals in Europe. Thanks, HomeAway!
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2018
Response from VrboOwner on Mar 29, 2020
Thank you very much for your very kind message ! We are delighted that you had a nice stay .... to celebrate your mother's birthday! Always welcome!
Archival

10/10 Excellent

Christine G.

Trés beau gîte, bien situé et la propriétaire est disponible et agréable.

Le gîte est joliment décoré et bien restauré. Il a beaucoup de charme. Il est par ailleurs trés bien situé pour visiter les plages du débarquement. La propriétaire est disponible et sympathique.
Archival

10/10 Excellent

Clotilde N.

Super WE au calme et entre amis

Location très agréable, mais le parc autour du gite est beaucoup plus vaste et agréable que dans le descriptif. On a pu profité de tous les espaces du camping et du château en plus de celui du gite. Situation idéal pour de bonnes nuits au calme avec juste les oiseaux et le chant du coq!! Location propre et bien entretenue malgré quelques toiles de poussières sur les velux au niveau du toit à quelques 3m de haut. Mais là c'est pour chipoter. Mobilier agréable, fonctionnel et neuf. Les propriétaires sont charmants, très à l'écoute et très intéressants sur l'histoire du château qui est surprenant.. Le seul bémol serait que pour 8 personnes avec 4 ados, 2 salle de bain avec les WC à l'intérieur c'est un peu juste. Un apport de glace dans les chambres permettrait de pouvoir se maquiller sans attendre qu'une salle de bain se libère. Cette location nous a fait un super pied à terre afin de visiter les sites de la seconde guerre mondiale qui sont autour. Je recommande vivement ce gîte qui permet un dépaysement total entre amis ou en famille. Merci beaucoup aux De Chaussey pour ce WE très convivial et très sympathique dans une région que l'on ne connaissait pas beaucoup. A une prochaine fois peut-être. Cordialement.

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