Cottage situated in quiet hamlet deep in countryside but only 4km from the sea.

Popular amenities

Pet-friendly

Kitchen

Free WiFi

Explore the area

La Pernelle, Normandie

Barfleur Tourism Office10 min drive
Tatihou Island Maritime Museum16 min drive
Tatihou Fort16 min drive
Caen (CFR-Carpiquet)86 min drive

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 4)

Bedroom 1

2 Single Beds

Bedroom 2

1 Double Bed

1 half bathroom

Bathroom 1

Shower only

Bathroom 2

Toilet

Spaces

Kitchen

Kitchenette

Garden

Dining Area

About this property

Are you looking for a quiet country cottage for a holiday near the sea with young children or on your own? What about discovering the Val de Saire in the Cotentin where you will find activities and enjoyment for all ages and tastes.
Our little semi-detached cottage, part of an old stone building recently renovated, is fresh and modern inside and very comfortable. It is set in a small valley surrounded by farms and country tracks for easy walking. Children are safe and guests have access to 50sq.m. part of an English style garden looking over the owners' private part, entirely enviromentaly friendly This enables visitors to enjoy a lovely garden surrounded by fields with cows and sheep as neighbours. Garden furniture and a barbeque are supplied.
The cottage has a 23sq.m sitting room including a very well equiped kitchen and dining area. Two small bedrooms, shower room and separate WC leading onto a large light landing. The cottage faces east-west and the garden at the back is well protected.
There are plenty of sporting activities, walking, riding, sailing,swimming, windsurfing, fishing. Children enjoy climbing the lighthouse, animal park, rock fishing for shrimps, cockles and mussels, beaches, Cité de la Mer. There is a buzzing fishing port and marina in St Vaast La Hougue 4 km away, and Barfleur with its unique tidal harbour only 10km away. The cottage is 35 minutes drive from the ferry port in Cherbourg and 1 hour 15 minutes from Caen. It is within easy driving distance from the DDay landing beaches, Mont St. Michel and the Bayeux Tapestry amongst many other interesting sites.
The nearest town, Quettehou, is 10 minutes drive away and visitors will find a big supermarket as well as local shops and a weekly market.

Property manager

Caroline da Costa

Amenities

Pet-friendly

Free WiFi

Kitchen

Washer

Pet-friendly

Outdoor space

House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM

Check out before 9:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Les enfants sont bienvenus.

Events

Events allowed: family gatherings and birthday parties

Pets

Pets allowed: dogs and cats (limit 2 total)

Il y a quelques règles à suivre. 50€ de ménage.

Smoking

Smoking allowed: in designated areas

Damage and incidentals

You will be responsible for any damage to the rental property caused by you or your party during your stay.

Important information

You need to know

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

Cashless transactions are available

Parties and events (including family gatherings and birthday parties) are allowed on site. Maximum attendees: 8

This property uses eco-friendly cleaning products

Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher

We should mention

Cash transactions at this property cannot exceed EUR 1000, due to national regulations; for further details, please contact the property using the information in the booking confirmation

A car is required for transport to and from this property

About the area

La Pernelle

Located in La Pernelle, this property is in a rural area and near the beach. Fontenay-sur-Mer Golf and Cherbourg en Cotentin Golf are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Cotentin and Bessin Marsh Regional Natural Park and Baie de la Seine. Travelling with kids? Consider Tatihou Island Maritime Museum and Fun Box. Kayaking and windsurfing offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with hiking and horse riding nearby.

La Pernelle, Normandie

What's nearby

Barfleur Tourism Office - 10 min drive
Tour Vauban de La Hougue - 10 min drive
Tatihou Island Maritime Museum - 16 min drive
Tatihou Fort - 16 min drive
La Cité de la Mer - 25 min drive

Getting around

Cherbourg Station - 25 min drive

Restaurants

Le Debarcadere - 8 min drive
La Marée - 10 min drive
Le Safran - 10 min drive
Café de France - 10 min drive
La Marina - 8 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Cottage situated in quiet hamlet deep in countryside but only 4km from the sea. pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows cats and dogs (limit 2 total).

What time is check-in at Cottage situated in quiet hamlet deep in countryside but only 4km from the sea.?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Cottage situated in quiet hamlet deep in countryside but only 4km from the sea.?

Checkout is at 9:00 AM.

Where is Cottage situated in quiet hamlet deep in countryside but only 4km from the sea. located?

Located by the sea, this family-friendly property is within 6 mi (10 km) of Cotentin and Bessin Marsh Regional Natural Park, Tatihou Island Maritime Museum, and Plage de la Sambière. Baie de la Seine and Bois de Videcosville are also within 6 miles (10 km).

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10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

9.6/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

10/10 Excellent

Wolfgang H.

18 July 2023

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

Schöne Zeit

Das Haus liegt ein wenig versteckt, aber in sehr schönen abgeschiedenen Lage bei einem traumhaften Garten. Die Vermieter sind sehr nett und bemüht alles zum besten zu richten. Bäcker und Supermarkt sind mit dem Auto in 10 Minuten erreichbar, der nächste Strand in 15 Minuten. Barfleur 15 Autominuten entfernt ist ein Traum....

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Riccardo B.

7 June 2023

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

Wunderschöner Urlaub in einem französischen Cottage

Wir hatten einen unvergesslichen Urlaub bei Caroline und George. Beide sind aufmerksame und hilfsbereite Gastgeber, mit vielen guten Tips und Vorschlägen! Wir haben uns wie zu Hause gefühlt und wären so gerne noch länger als drei Wochen geblieben. La Pernelle ist ein schöner, kleiner Ort mit viel Natur, tollen Stränden und netten Leuten. Wir kommen unbedingt wieder!

Stayed 20 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jacques H.

22 Apr 2023

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

Gîte enchanteur

Magie et poésie sont les premiers mots qui viennent à l'esprit pour définir ce lieu de quiétude et de beauté. Un jardin anglais au charme infini ajoute une valeur inestimable à cette demeure de charme si proche de sites sublimes. Les hôtes sont d'une exquise gentillesse. Le paradis existe dans le Cotentin !

Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jutta H.

7 Jan 2023

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

…wunderschönes Cottage

Die Vermieter sind sehr nett und waren von Anfang an bemüht, dass wir das Cottage auch direkt finden, denn via Navi nicht machbar. Natur pur, toller Garten (den wir aufgrund der Jahreszeit und des Regens leider nicht nutzen konnten), es gibt jede Menge Bücher, aber auch Spiele, die einen Regentag verschönen können. Wir haben uns gut erholt und auch viel Sehenswertes mit nach Hause genommen. Die kleinen Küstenorte sind sehr schön für Ausflüge (Barfleur als Beispiel), der Aussichtspunkt in La Pernelle bietet bei tollem Wetter ein tolles Panorama - Kartenmaterial und Tipps aus den Handbüchern der Vermieter bereichern den Aufenthalt. Fangfrischen Fisch kann man in kleinen Restaurants genießen. Der D-Day (Utah-Beach, La Batterie in Azeville und Crisbecq etc.) ist natürlich sehr präsent und stimmt nachdenklich.. Auf dem Heimweg haben wir das Gräberfeld des Soldatenfriedhofes in Orglandes besucht…

Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

bart k.

28 Aug 2022

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Excellent séjour

Gîte très confortable et très bien équipé. Nous avons passé un très beau séjour en Cotentin. Les propriétaires sont très chaleureux. Merci Caroline et Georges ! Nathalie et Bart

Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2022

About the host

Hosted by Caroline da Costa

I am English and my husband is French. The cottage that we let is part of our old stone Normandy house where we have lived for nearly 25 years. Georges is now retired from a long teaching career as a French language teacher abroad and as a primary school teacher in Normandy. I have always worked with textiles and have taught patchwork and quilting classes as well as creative textiles. We both enjoy time working on our creative projects - Georges being a water-colour painter.
I love my garden where I work on a regular basis. The vegetable garden supplies us with organic produce which I am willing to share with our guests when possible. The garden is totally chemical free.
We walk on a daily basis in the different country tracks which surround our house and criss-cross the whole valley. There is a wonderful coast-line with long sandy beaches, broken from time to time with rocks and rock pools.
The excellent local sea food (oysters, fish, shell-fish etc) as well as local meat and fruit and vegetables give us a varied and healthy diet easily sourced and a well-equipped kitchen enables guests to return from the market and prepare delicious meals and, in the summer time, eat outside.

Why they chose this property

We came to live in Normandy and found our house in what we consider an ideal spot, when Georges obtained a post as a primary school teacher in Quettehou, the nearby town. We were very taken with the countryside around the house as it has not been spoiled. Small fields with hedges, pasture for sheep and cows and horses, plenty of bird and animal life. The sea is only a few kilometers away and the long coast line running round the peninsular gives us varied and beautiful walks and places to swim or fish. We did not hesitate to settle in the little hamlet of Joulines with its 2 farms and a handful of houses. It remains a quiet place and young families have settled here for the quality of life it brings. We wake to birdsong or the sound of the sheep or the cows. Our garden is a haven for animals and birds as we do not use pesticides or herbicides.
At the same time we are only 5 minutes away from Quettehou in the car. There you can find a big supermarket, a market on Tuesday, a butcher, 2 bakers, chemist, post office, bank etc.
The little sea-port of St Vaast la Hougue is 10 minutes away and there are plenty of restaurants and shops to enjoy and fish to be bought on the quayside. A little further north there are some wonderful beaches ideal for families with small children or for long walks with a dog.

What makes this property unique

Many of our guests have the feeling of "coming home" when they return from a day out. The cottage is decorated very simply. The inside is plaisant as well as comfortable and is not pretentious. Both of us are interested in cooking so we have provided a good basic equipment to enable guests to prepare their meals, as well as a micro-wave oven for those who are having a rest from cooking!
There is plenty of space to store clothes and suitcases etc. The cottage is functional and easy to keep clean.
Outside the back door guests will find a sheltered spot to sit or eat in. It is possible to limit the access so that parents can look over into our part of the garden but contain their children within the cottage's private area.

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