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A charming, traditional cottage in Normandy

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Exterior
View from the front
Outdoor dining
Camping in summer (tents in garage)
Kitchen (fridge, dishwasher, microwave, Nespresso coffee maker)

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
4 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 9

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Pet-friendly
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Outdoor space
  • Parking available

Explore the area

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Saint Denis Le Gast, Manche
  • Place, Hambye Abbey
    ‪12 min drive‬
  • Place, Coutances Cathedral
    ‪24 min drive‬
  • Place, Champrepus Zoo
    ‪25 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

4 bedrooms (sleeps 9)

Children's bedroom

3 Single Beds

Double bedroom 1st floor

1 Double Bed

The white room

1 Double Bed

The wooden room

1 Double Bed

1 bathroom

En-suite to the first double bedroom

Toilet · Shower only

En-suite to white room

Toilet · Shower only

Family bathroom

Bathtub or shower · Bathtub · Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Kitchen
Garden

About this property

A charming, traditional cottage in Normandy

A complete getaway. A stone cottage set between farm and fields, this house offers peace and calm in a beautiful natural setting. The terrace is a perfect place for sunny breakfasts of croissant from the local boulangerie and candlelit suppers or card games with only the occasional cow for company. Traditional stone kitchen and sitting-room with log burning fire create a relaxing environment. The garden is great for kids to play football, table tennis, badminton and set up tents for overnight adventures. There are tennis courts and horseriding facilities nearby and amusement parks with go-karting, skating, trampolining, laser quest, treetop climbing and rides. Soft sandy beaches are a 20 minute drive away at Brehal and Granville. Historic places like Mont Saint Michel, Bayeaux and the Normandy landing beaches and museums provide interesting day trips.

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM

Check out before 11:00 AM

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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

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Events

No events allowed

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Pets

Pets allowed

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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Important information

You need to know

Property # 8926169
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
On-site 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 that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit and a deadlock

About the area

Saint-Denis-le-Gast

Located in Saint-Denis-le-Gast, this holiday home is in a rural area and near theme parks. Poeslerie Museum and House of the Lacemaker and Coutances Cathedral are local landmarks, and some of the area's activities can be experienced at Velorail of the Vallee de la Vire and Port of Granville. Travelling with kids? Consider Champrepus Zoo and Coutances Botanical Garden. Discover the area's water adventures with parasailing and windsurfing nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with hiking and ecotours.
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Saint Denis Le Gast, Manche

What's nearby

  • Hambye Abbey - 12 min drive - 10.2 km
  • Coutances Cathedral - 24 min drive - 22.2 km
  • Champrepus Zoo - 25 min drive - 21.0 km
  • Poeslerie Museum and House of the Lacemaker - 25 min drive - 22.8 km
  • Saint-Martin de Brehal Beach - 30 min drive - 26.8 km

Getting around

  • Folligny Station - 22 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪la Baratte - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪Amed - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪L'Adresse - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪MLB Loisirs - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Gang Of Pizza - ‬13 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is A charming, traditional cottage in Normandy pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

How much is parking at A charming, traditional cottage in Normandy?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at A charming, traditional cottage in Normandy?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at A charming, traditional cottage in Normandy?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is A charming, traditional cottage in Normandy located?

This family-friendly Saint-Denis-le-Gast holiday home is located in a rural location, 4.6 mi (7.4 km) from Hambye Abbey, and within 12 mi (20 km) of Champrepus Zoo and Coutances Botanical Garden. Cornille Havard Bell Foundry and Poeslerie Museum and House of the Lacemaker are also within 12 miles (20 km).

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 51 out of 68 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 12 out of 68 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 4 out of 68 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 68 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 68 reviews

8.2/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Check-in

9.6/10

Communication

9.6/10

Location

9.4/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Stephen W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The house at St Denis le Gast was perfect for a country New Year retreat. We really appreciated the log fire and comfy sofas. The house is surrounded by beautiful countryside in a quiet lane. Tom gave several great recommendations for visits and was very responsive to any questions we had.
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Virginia H.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
House was lovely very spacious. Lots of bathrooms which is good for a large family. Everything worked comfortable beds. Owners we're very helpful if we had a problem our questions..Very good location would go back
Stayed 14 nights in Jul 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 19 Aug, 2025
Dear Virginia, many thanks for your comments. Delighted you enjoyed your stay and hope you visit again!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

A superb location and relaxing stay

Brilliant house with lovdly setting just a fabulous place for a truly french holiday with amazing views and great places to visit The local boulanger was truely phenomenal a real restful time
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 10 Jul, 2023
Many thanks Roger, delighted you enjoyed your stay
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Patrick L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Only one word: Wonderfull
Stayed 14 nights in Aug 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 19 Aug, 2025
Thank you so much Patrick, delighted you enjoyed your stay and we very much hope to see you again in Normandy! It was a pleasure chatting with you over your stay and thank you for your lovely photos, Tom & Sophie
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Elke K.

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

Great family house

We felt very welcome in this nice and spacious house. Love to come back someday!
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2020
Response from VrboOwner on 22 Oct, 2020
You are very welcome!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Veronique F.

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

Lovely house

We had an excellent stay at the house. Everything was great, and the house was well organized. Thank you
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2024
Verified

8/10 Good

Mary D.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location

Nice location

A house on a beautifull and calm location. But nearby everything you need as a baker, butcher and supermarket. Also there are nice villages nearby. Friendly contact
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 10 Jul, 2023
Many thanks Mary for your comments and so happy you had an enjoyable visit
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Marcus M.

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

Such a perfect place

No complaints, nothing but love for this place. We loved the kitchen, the beds slept well and the property was just as scenic as could be. Host was great as well. Thanks again
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 17 Nov, 2022
Many thanks Marcus for you review. Delighted you enjoyed your stay, it was a pleasure talking to you and hope you will visit again some day! Regards Tom
Verified

10/10 Excellent

julie d.

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

Nice break in the countryside

We had a lovely stay, very quite and peacefull in the countryside, but only 20 to 30 minutes from the coast, 50 mins from saint mount micheal, really worth a visit, Nice large house for a family stay, everything is included in including games for the kids, books and lots more, really enjoyed our time there
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 26 Aug, 2023
We are so glad you had a good holiday!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Deborah R.

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

Family trip to France with Normandy adventure

We all agreed this house was one of the most memorable and wonderful aspects of our trip to France. This quintessential French country house accomodated our family of 8 so very well. Thank you for your hospitality and helpful tips for the area (we visited the boulangerie twice as bread, wine, and cheese make great picnics!)
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Lucia L.

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

Second time

It was our second time visiting this spacious cottage, and it won't be the last.
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 1 Nov, 2021
Dear Lucia, delighted you enjoyed your stay and look forward to your next visit!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Tracy M.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
It was a pleasure to stay at this delightful property and it was a true lay memorable experience. From the moment we arrived we feel in love with the house and its enchanting charm. The cottage perfectly embodied the rustic Beaty of the region, making it an ideal retreat for the family. We love the region and although the cottage was remote and peaceful, it was conveniently just a short drive to stunning beaches and amenities. The cottage was well equipped with all the essentials, making our stay comfortable and enjoyable. We quickly realised we had overpacked for the trip, we will definitely travel lighter next time, as many of the items we brought along, were available in the cottage. The garden was fantastic to keep both me and the kids entertained throughout our sta. with swing ball, tennis, table tennis and bikes.We loved every minute of our stay and cannot wait to return, we strongly recommend.
Stayed 13 nights in Sep 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 30 Sept, 2025
Dear Tracy, absolutely delighted you enjoyed your stay in Normandy. It was a pleasure keeping in touch over your visit and we hope you’ll visit again! Very best wishes Tom & Sophie
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Catherine R.

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

Cosy house in Normandy

We had a very nice holiday in this house. Handy location for visiting the whole of the Cotentin. No major problems. Thanks to Tom and Sophie for thir quick replies to my questions. The xmas tree was up when we arrived which made us feel at home immediately!
Stayed 14 nights in Dec 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 5 Jan, 2022
Dear Catherine
Verified

6/10 Okay

Jim B.

Liked: Location
Disliked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy

Not what we expected

Overall the house was tired and old. Upstairs satisfactory. Downstairs kitchen. The oven burnt everything and the hob was uncontrollable to put to low temperature. The kitchen equipment old. There were no instructions for white goods. The electrics by the TV were exposed socket and dangerous . The house was dark and cold and we had to contact the owner for instructions to use the heating. The dustbin had wet old rubbish in so we couldn’t put refuse in bags in it and it smelt. Garden was overgrown and unkempt.
Stayed 14 nights in May 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 18 May, 2023
Dear Jim, thanks for your feedback. Useful feedback on the electric radiators - the controls on them are very simple and usually self explanatory but we will provide guidance in the future. Thanks for highlighting that a plug socket has been damaged, this was fine when the house was prepared for your arrival so we will fix this. There were storms just before you arrived which limited our chance to fully cut the lawn. We did try to call round and we subsequently suggested a visit early in your stay to help with any concerns but unfortunately you weren’t available or declined. Best wishes Tom & Sophie
Verified

2/10 Terrible

LINDA T.

Disliked: Cleanliness, check-in, listing accuracy

Staying in early September 2023

The house looked full of potential but unfortunately in reality it proved to be internally dirty and outwardly completely unloved. What appeared to have ample storage cupboards were cluttered and full with no room for our provisions. Third bedroom carpet was horribly stained by leaking en suite shower. En suite Shower room on first floor had black mould between floor tiles with a dirty stained shower mat. Wooden kitchen draining board was slimy with black mould in grooves. Dirty kitchen sinks. Garden very overgrown with dumped rubbish. Not Dog friendly as advertised. Barbecue was badly cracked and looked unsafe to use. Drive and stoned parking / social area had many ingrowing weeds. The only plus was clean towels and clean bed linen. We left early as we felt as if we were camping every day.
Stayed 14 nights in Sep 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 6 Oct, 2023
Very sorry that you didn’t enjoy your stay. I completely understand your concern around the carpet upstairs - there was a significant leak from the shower just before your visit. We did our best to “make do” and refunded part of your rental but appreciate this wasn’t ideal. There were storms just before your arrival and we were regrettably unable to have the garden tidied up in time. We tried to have this done during your stay but weren’t able to coordinate this successfully. Thankyou for your feedback on the wooden kitchen draining board and other comments. We will certainly look into these. Best wishes Tom
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jeremy G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
A delightful Normandy cottage exactly as described. We enjoyed a relaxing stay with three generations of the family. The setting is wonderfully remote, so a car is essential, and there’s ample parking for three vehicles. Peaceful nights with no light pollution made for perfect stargazing. We’re already looking forward to returning.
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 3 May, 2026
Dear Jeremy, delighted you enjoyed your stay and we look forward very much to a future visit! Thanks also for your trip updates and helpful comments during your stay, much appreciated. Best wishes, Tom & Sophie
Verified

8/10 Good

Faisal B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Super endroit pour toute la familleNous y retournerons
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

beatrice m.

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

Week end famille

Nous avons profiter du sejour pour aller a Jazz sous les Pommiers. Maison au calme, chaleureuse et bien située.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 19 Aug, 2025
Merci Béatrice mille fois pour vos commentaires et pour votre recommandation de Jazz sous les pommiers - à noter pour notre prochaine visite! A Tom & Sophie
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Laetitia L.

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

Excellent

Un gîte très accueillant il s agit de notre 2 eme séjour ds ce gîte et nous comptons mettre une option pour Noël 2025
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 19 Aug, 2025
Merci Laeticia! A très bientôt j’espère
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jurgen V.

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

Gezellig vakantiehuis

Vakantiehuis groot genoeg voor het hele gezin.Een aantal keren buiten kunnen eten op het terras. Er zou binnen en buiten wel eens grondig gepoetst mogen worden. Binnen veel spinnenwebben en stof. Afzuiging boven het fornuis is heel vettig. Buiten is er een grote tuin,maar er zou dringend moeten gesnoeid worden. De tuin heeft niet meer de uitstraling van in de advertentiefoto's. terras.Mooie omgeving, 25 minuten van de zee
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2024
Verified

8/10 Good

Boris B.

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

École de parapente

Calme et bien aménagé
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024
Verified

8/10 Good

HERVE A.

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

Très bien pour un groupe qui cherche un truc sympa et pas cher. Attention manque un grand frigo

Beaucoup de belles balades dans un rayon kilométrique raisonnable
Stayed 4 nights in May 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Annaig L.

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

Une maison parfaite.

Un week-end prolongé entre amis, super! Une tres bonne communication, un accueil parfait ! On reviendra !
Stayed 4 nights in May 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 15 May, 2024
Un grand merci pour vos commentaires et à très bientôt!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Bérengère M.

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

Séjour agréable

Maison charmante et bien tenue. Echanges faciles avec les propriétaires. Nous reviendrions avec plaisir.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 11 Jan, 2024
Cher Bérengère nous sommes ravis que vous ayez apprécié votre séjour. À la prochaine visite! Bcdlt Tom & Sophie
Verified

6/10 Okay

Cedric j.

Liked: Communication, location, listing accuracy
Disliked: Cleanliness

Maison normandes

Très jolie maison, dommage un peu vieillotte avec toutes ses moquettes pas très hygiénique surtout dans une des salle de bain. Avec cette petite inondation qu on a eu qui nous a vallu la condamnation d une des chambres avec cette forte odeur d humidité. Par ailleurs un petit tri de la part du propriétaire sur tous les produits et nourritures périmée dans les placards et sur les étagères dans la cuisine serait plus approprié. Avec un peu plus d entretien sur tout le site y compris l extérieur se serait une location idéale.
Stayed 14 nights in Aug 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 30 Aug, 2023
Merci Cédric de votre patience avec la fuite dans la SDB Bien cordialement Tom & Sophie

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