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Spacious, stylish and contemporary family-friendly gite in Gavray, Normandy

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A two-story house with a stone facade, a slate roof, and a front door with a small porch.
A two-story house with a stone facade, wooden windows, and a gravel driveway.
A spacious room with a wooden staircase, large sliding glass doors, and a tiled floor.
A bright kitchen with white cabinets, a wooden dining table set with plates and glasses, and a hanging light fixture.
A bedroom with a wooden bed, two nightstands, a wicker chair, a window, and a radiator.

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
3 bedroomsSleeps 6

Popular amenities

  • Patio
  • Toys
  • Barbecue grill
  • Internet
  • Dryer
  • Refrigerator

Explore the area

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Lengronne, Normandie
  • Place, Hambye Abbey
    ‪13 min drive‬
  • Place, Cornille Havard Bell Foundry
    ‪18 min drive‬
  • Place, Poeslerie Museum and House of the Lacemaker
    ‪18 min drive‬

Where you'll sleep

3 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Blue bedroom

1 Queen Bed

Master bedroom

1 Queen Bed

Pink bedroom

1 Queen Bed

Ensuite shower room

Toilet · Shower only

Family shower room

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Outdoor play area
Garden
Dining area

About this property

Spacious, stylish and contemporary family-friendly gite in Gavray, Normandy

Normandy Gite Holidays is a former stone and earth barn converted in August 2015 into a contemporary, well equipped and spacious holiday home. The original beams have been left exposed and contrast with the clean lines and light, airy space. The original barn doors have been replaced with a wall of glass allowing natural light to flood into the large entrance foyer. To one side of the foyer is the lounge with a door that leads out onto the patio and garden. Relax with a book from the bookshelves, watch English or French TV or simply chat to friends or family. On the opposite side of the foyer is the kitchen and dining area. The kitchen is well equipped and the dining area seats 6 people comfortably. This is a very sociable space for entertaining friends and family. A downstairs utility room with toilet, handbasin and washing machine completes the downstairs. Upstairs, a generous and relaxing master bedroom with king sized bed and ensuite shower room awaits. Two further bedrooms which can either be twins or doubles, share a tastefully decorated shower room to provide you with complete flexibility. Central heating throughout the gite and a woodburning stove in the lounge ensure it is available all year round. I blog regularly on my website about places to go and things to do in Normandy. Check out the 'Facilities' tab for more information. Read additional reviews of the property in the 'Comments from the owner's guestbook' below.
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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Check out before 10:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
Children welcome
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

No pets allowed
Pets not allowed
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
Non-smoking only
Please leave the gite clean and tidy and as you found it on arrival. A paid end-of-stay clean can be arranged for you on request.

Important information

You need to know

Property # 1902887
This property is managed by a private host (a party not acting within their trade, business or profession). EU consumer law, including the right of withdrawal, will not apply to your booking. The cancellation policy set by the private host will cover your booking.
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 indicated that there are no carbon monoxide detectors or gas appliances on the property
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a first aid kit
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room

About the area

Lengronne

Lengronne is home to this holiday home. Poeslerie Museum and House of the Lacemaker and Cornille Havard Bell Foundry are cultural highlights, and some of the area's landmarks include Coutances Cathedral and Château de Gratot. Travelling with kids? Consider Champrepus Zoo and Coutances Botanical Garden. Discover the area's water adventures with sailing and fishing nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with cycling and hiking.
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Lengronne, Normandie

What's nearby

  • Hambye Abbey - 13 min drive - 11.2 km
  • Champrepus Zoo - 18 min drive - 15.4 km
  • Cornille Havard Bell Foundry - 18 min drive - 19.2 km
  • Poeslerie Museum and House of the Lacemaker - 18 min drive - 19.2 km
  • Coutances Cathedral - 19 min drive - 19.0 km

Getting around

  • Folligny Station - 16 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪la Baratte - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Bar L'Etang - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Le Commerce - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Danlos Jean-Louis - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪La Niche - ‬11 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Spacious, stylish and contemporary family-friendly gite in Gavray, Normandy pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Spacious, stylish and contemporary family-friendly gite in Gavray, Normandy?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Spacious, stylish and contemporary family-friendly gite in Gavray, Normandy?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Spacious, stylish and contemporary family-friendly gite in Gavray, Normandy?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Spacious, stylish and contemporary family-friendly gite in Gavray, Normandy located?

Located in Lengronne, this family-friendly holiday home is 6 mi (9.6 km) from Hambye Abbey, and within 12 mi (20 km) of Champrepus Zoo and Coutances Botanical Garden. Saint-Martin de Brehal Beach and Bréhal are also within 12 miles (20 km).

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Week end at Ella House !

Retrouvaille en famille dans un gîte impeccable et confortable ! Comme à la maison :)
Stayed 3 nights in May 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 24 May 2023
Je suis contente que votre séjour en Normandie etait bien passé.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Perfect holiday house in Normandië!

Contact with Chris was very good, fast and clear. Everything was as promised. We where there round Christmas time, she asked us if we want a Christmas tree, answer was yes and the tree was there as also other Christmas decorations. Chris is very helpful and reachable when you need something. We had a great time and enjoyed our stay. Thank you Chris for everything and stay Safe.
Stayed 11 nights in Dec 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 11 Jan 2022
Thank you for such a kind review. I know the children enjoyed the Christmas tree and decorations in the gite. It was a pleasure to welcome you here and I hope you enjoyed discovering a little more of Normandy during your stay.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Lovely property in a great location.

We stayed for a week and used the house as a base for our house hunting trip. Chris, the owner was at hand to see to our needs. She's a very pleasant and helpful woman. The house itself is very spacious , yet warm and cosy. It's also very well equipped. The location of the property is brilliant and there's so much to do either on the doorstep or within a 90 minute drive. We wouldn't hesistate to recommend it.
Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 26 Jan 2021
Many thanks for you very kind review. I’m pleased you enjoyed your stay in the gite and that your house hunting was successful. I’m sure you’ll enjoy exploring more of Normandy when you’re settled in your new home. Bon courage!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Cosy winter Normandy stay

This was a lovely place to stay over the christmas period as a family. The property is obviously well thought about and cared for by the owner, and has undergone a beautiful refurbishment whist retaining lovely original features of the barn. The facilities throughout the property were really excellent and made for a very easy stay. The front room is large and has a wonderful wood burner. The pictures of the kitchen do not do the space justice; it was really bright, spacious and comfortable- perfect for family meals with all the necessary equipment and basics. There is a great seating area out the back which we didn't use but must be great in summer. All bedrooms were of a good size and again very comfortable. We already knew the local area and it is very scenic and with easy access to many local beautiful spots. The property is within easy reach of the Normandy and Brittany coastlines. The property was spotlessly clean and Chris the property owner welcomed us and remained available via email contact. She left a welcome basket of yummy treats which was much appreciated!Thank you Chris we really had a fabulous time in your beautiful property and hope to be back!
Response from VrboOwner on 6 Mar 2020
I'm so pleased you enjoyed your stay here for your family Christmas. It's great to know that you found it comfortable, clean and well-equipped. I've tried to make it a home-from-home and a place that guests look forward to returning to after a day exploring Normandy. Thank for for all your lovely comments. It would be a pleasure to welcome you back.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Peaceful home from home

This lovely gite is comfortable, light and airy which was very welcome at the end of a busy hot day. The decor in the spacious rooms is modern and fresh. The property (in particular the kitchen) is very well equipped with lots of thoughtful extras. The garden was a lovely sun trap in the evening. The owner, Chris, was very welcoming and provided lots of information about places to visit. The area surrounding the property is very quiet and peaceful. There is a main road close by but, as there is very little traffic , noise was not a problem. We would definitely stay here again and would recommend to others without hesitation.
Response from VrboOwner on 6 Mar 2020
Many thanks for your kind comments both here and in the guest book. I'm pleased you enjoyed the gite and also your day trips out. You certainly explored a lot while you were here and enjoyed some lovely weather too. Thank you for choosing Maison Ella and I hope to be able to welcome you back another time.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

A perfect place for a new year's break

This is one of the most beautiful properties I have ever rented in over 30 years of visiting France. It is immaculate in terms of decor, furnishings, quality of linen, and equipped for comfort and relaxation throughout. All the rooms are spacious, and the two bathrooms are wonderful - very modern with powerful showers. The kitchen/diner is huge, with a large table, and we ended up spending lots of time in there, cooking, eating and chatting. The living room is cosy and again, very comfortable, and we loved having the wood burner on in the evenings. Chris is a fantastically well-organised host, who makes sure that you have a lot of useful information in advance, and who is very accessible for questions and advice about the local area. The local town is sweet, and Granville on the coast is busy and buzzy. We (a couple and a family of four) were here over New Year, and it was a perfect home from home. I’d love to go back and explore the area more in better weather and a season where we could take advantage of the outdoors!
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2017
Response from VrboOwner on 6 Mar 2020
Wow! Many thanks for such a great review. I'm so pleased you enjoyed the gite. The kitchen/diner was designed to be a very sociable space and so many guests comment that they spend most of their time in there. The lounge makes the perfect retreat in the evenings. It would be a pleasure to welcome you back to Normandy when the weather is more favourable.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Fabulous stay

Looking for a great open and calming place to base yourself in Normandy? - then go here. This is a great holiday home. I will say this is not the place to go if you want a small exposed brick open fire traditional French house, this is a modern equivalent with all mod cons which was perfect for our needs. As much as I love a traditional French house, I do love having modern facilities on hand and not having to go through the kitchen to the bathroom and I’ve always disliked curtains instead of cupboards in the kitchen so this place was perfect. The pictures don’t do this place justice, it is open, spacious, relaxing. I went with my husband and a friend of ours, there was probably too much space for us just being 3 but that was great, we weren’t on top of each other at all and could each have alone time if wanted. We arrived from the ferry in December to an amazing welcome basket of provisions which were most welcome. Being able to quickly whip up some eggs and brioche for a snack instead of having to go straight to a food shop was fantastic. The produce in the basket was high quality. There was a nice bottle of Normandie cider in the fridge and an extra wee bottle of bubbles since we were staying for Christmas. The house is very well equipped, most notably in the kitchen. We were determined to streamline packing this year staying for Christmas as we had taken most of our own equipment before staying elsewhere. There was no need to bring anything here, the kitchen had everything we needed, even for doing a full Christmas dinner with goose and all the trimmings (albeit with a poorly husband doing all the cooking). I loved the entrance, huge glass panels and the area full of light as you enter the house. This creates the sense of space immediately and I have always been a fan of a balcony area which is the landing between bedrooms. The bathrooms (1 ensuite, 1 family and an extra loo downstairs) were all good sizes with greta showers and well decorated. You can tell that everything was new only recently and is kept in good repair. It was lovely to have a well stocked mini library in the living room which my friend worked his way through with great speed. Overall, this is a great place to spend time or use as a base for exploring. The owner has compiled a great resource pack of places to visit and things to do if you are lost for ideas. The owner has done an amazing job with this place and I can’t recommend it highly enough.
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2017
Response from VrboOwner on 6 Mar 2020
Many thanks for such a great review! I really appreciate you taking the time to give such comprehensive feedback. It has been a labour of love to renovate the gite but the challenges were worth it when guests comment on the finished result. If you would like to explore more of Normandy, it would be a pleasure to welcome you back.
Archival

10/10 Excellent

Superbe séjour, dans une maison très agréable et facile à vivre

Gîte très confortable, aux chambres vastes, pleines de rangements ; lits - et oreillers - formidables (c'est important) ; équipement de cuisine complet et, point crucial, une épicerie de base très utile. Les promenades autour de la maison font découvrir, même fin décembre (séjour du 26 au 30 décembre 2016), une campagne superbe. En voiture, on est à quelques minutes des grandes plages de sable et de villes et villages ravissants. Rien ne manque, dans les commerces locaux. Les soirées, au coin du poêle à bois (le bois est fourni !) étaient très agréables. Chris Robinson, dont on sent qu'elle sait se mettre à la place de ses invités, a répondu à toutes nos questions, nous a joints en direct comme nous le demandions, et a, bien qu'absente lors de notre séjour, préparé une maison très accueillante (avec beaucoup d'informations touristiques collectées dans un grand classeur) et généreusement offert quelques spécialités locales. Superbe séjour.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2016
Response from VrboOwner on 6 Mar 2020
Je vous remercie pour votre commentaire. Je suis tellement heureuse que votre séjour en Normandie chez Maison Ella était bien passé. Thank you for your kind review. I'm delighted that you enjoyed your stay in Normandy at Maison Ella.
Archival

10/10 Excellent

Quality holiday home in a beautiful French country villiage

Our stay was great and Chris was a huge help. This was the first family holiday we had been on in around 10 years and everyone thoroughly enjoyed it. I am used to being on holidays where I get up and do things and it given this was an area i wasnt familiar with I was hesitant at first about what I would do. Upon arriving though the Gite was full of brochures and maps telling us of all the locations! We actually used one of the maps and just drove around the area with only this map. Chris was also a great help in telling us what to do. Seeing Saint Michel is a must as well as all the little villages surrounding the area. Overall it was a great experience and I would definitely recommend the gite to my friends thinking of visiting the area. Great holiday home. Dan
Response from VrboOwner on 6 Mar 2020
Thank you very much for your review. It was a pleasure to welcome you and your family to La Manche region of Normandy. I'm pleased that you found the brochures and my recommendations useful. There is so much to see and do in the area and I know that you'd have liked to have seen more. However, you certainly packed a lot into your stay. I hope you've got lots of happy memories of your family time in Normandy.
Archival

8/10 Good

très agréable

Gîte très agréable, situé dans un petit village calme, et offre plusieurs chemins de balade en toute quiétude, afin de profiter du paysage et des villages avoisinants. Le gîte est en super état et fidèle à la description donnée, très moderne et spacieux, on ne risque pas de se marcher sur les pieds. L’accueille est très chaleureux, nous avons reçu plusieurs produits du terroir, et la propriétaire est à l'écoute de toute nos questions. Elle laisse a disposition une farde avec des informations sur toutes les activités alentour, ainsi qu'un rappel des conditions de locations et d'autres informations sur le lieu. Chouette gîte à choisir si vous voulez profiter de vos vacances dans un lieu calme.
Response from VrboOwner on 6 Mar 2020
Je vous remercie pour la commentaire. Je suis contente que vous avez trouvé le gîte très agréable et la decouverte de la Normandie vous avez donné du plaisir. Thank you very much for your review. I'm pleased that you liked the gite and that you enjoyed discovering the delights Normandy has to offer.

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