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Delightful house with large enclosed back garden close to sea
- House
- People: 8
- Bedrooms: 3
- Bathrooms: 1
- Min. Stay: 7 nights
House in Le Crotoy, near St Valery sur Somme - seaside village + sandy beach
Bedrooms
Bedroom 1
Description of sleeping capacity: Sleeps 8 (3 Bedrooms) Notes on bedrooms: Bedroom 1 with king size double bed, chest of drawers and sink. Bedroom 2 with double bed and chest of drawers. Bedroom 3 with 4 single beds and chest of drawers. Large fold out travel cot. Door hooks for clothes, no wardrobes.
Facilities
Featured
- Heater
- Children Welcome
- No Smoking
- TV
- Internet
- Parking
Bathrooms
- Bathrooms: 1
- Bathroom 1Toilet, Bath, Shower
- Large bathroom with bath/shower over, basin, wc, table for baby changing. Bathroom is on same level as living rooms and not on bedroom level, convenient for small children and babies during the day but down the stairs if needed at night.
Safety features
- First-aid kit
- Smoke detector
- Fire extinguisherIn kitchen
- Carbon-monoxide detector
- Exterior lighting
Location Type
- beach
- near the sea
- Rural
- village
General
- HeatingCentral heating.
- Washing machine
- Parking availableParking for one car in front garden.
- InternetWi Fi available. Connection and code details in house information pack and at the house.
- Wireless Internet
- Wood stoveSmall wood burning stove in the sitting room.
- Iron & board
- Toilet roll
- Living RoomDining room with table, chairs and sideboard with children's games and small toys. Sitting room with double sofa, two armchairs and low table. TV with DVD player and french channels. Books, DVDs and board games. Wood burning stove.
- Baby Gate
Kitchen
- Dishwasher
- Fridge
- Hob
- Oven
- Microwave
- Grill
- Toaster
- Pantry itemsTea, coffee, salt/pepper +basic cooking spices.
- Dishes & utensils
- KitchenCooker, fridge with small ice box, dishwasher, microwave.
- Kettle
Dining
- Seating for 8 people
- Dining Room
- Childs highchair
- DiningThere is a separate dining room with a table and sideboard. The table seats eight easily.
Entertainment
- TelevisionFrench channels only.
- DVD playerCollection of DVDs.
- BooksSelection of books, some left by previous visitors. Also, some books on France, interiors and photography. Some children's books in the larger bedroom.
- GamesSome board games and jigsaws, mainly for smaller children.
- ToysSelection of small toys and Lego for smaller children.
Outside
- GardenEnclosed grassed garden with brick barbecue. Tables and chairs.
- BalconyLarge wooden deck at back of house, just off the kitchen, with steps down to the garden, the ground is lower at the back of the house. It is big enough to use as a dining area.
- BicyclesNo bicycles to use at the house but several places to rent them in the village. Advisable to book early.
- Deck chairs
- TerraceWooden deck/balcony off the kitchen - table and chairs.
- Outdoor Furniture
- TennisTwo covered tennis courts in the village and also at Rue, 8k away. Need to either 'phone or go to Rue to book courts. Friendly people and standard of players there very good.
- GolfLe Touquet, 25 mins drive away.
Suitability
- wheelchair inaccessible
Notes
- Notes on accommodation: Family friendly, seaside house. Enclosed front and back gardens, central heating. Very sorry but no pets. Outside: Large first floor wooden deck off the kitchen with wooden stairs to garden. Lovely sunny spot for dining. 80' grassed rear garden with barbecue, metal table and chairs. Utility Room: Washing machine downstairs in garden level rooms. Washing line in garden for drying clothes. Cleaning / Towels / Linen / Maid service: Double and single duvets and pillows provided. Please provide own towels and linen. One bed is king sized and the other a normal double. Cleaner and gardener. Other: Four rooms in basement, at garden level, with garden furniture, beach equipment and washing machine. Car parking for one car in front garden. Paid parking bays in the road but free parking in some side roads nearby.
Policies
Cancellation Policy
- 100% refund if you cancel at least 30 days before check-in.
- 50% refund (minus the service fee) if you cancel at least 14 days before check-in.
- No refund if you cancel less than 14 days before check-in.
Damage and incidentals
You will be responsible for any damage to the rental property that is caused by you or your party during your stay.
House Rules
Children allowed
No pets
No events
Max guests: 8
Cleaning practices
All towels and bedding washed in hot water that’s at least 60ºC
High-touch surfaces cleaned with disinfectant (e.g. countertops, light switches, handles and taps)
Property has guest safety measures
Check in and check out with no person-to-person contact
Cleaned with disinfectant
Location
Hosted by Judy Hammond
Ask a questionAbout Judy Hammond
Hello, I am a primary school teacher and I live in London. We bought the house when my children were very small. They are now 33, 30 and 23. We bought it because it was easy to get to from London and because it had the huge sandy beach which the children played on, dug holes in, made sandcastles on and learned to ride their bikes on. We have been coming here for 29 years and I am still not tired of the place. It continues to be refreshing and a treat to come here.
Judy Hammond purchased this House in 1989
Why Judy Hammond chose Le Crotoy
The Baie de Somme is a beautiful large river estuary with a huge sandy beach. It is perfect for walking or strolling along at any time of the day and it has especially spectacular sunsets. It faces south and so gets sun all day, 'La seule plage du nord qui face au sud", the only northern beach which faces south, as their tourist advertising says. It has long been the inspiration for artists and several live and work there now. I find the combination of the soft yellows, greys and blues of the sand, sea and huge skies immensely calming and restful and a lovely refreshing break from living in a crowded city. It is also very relaxing not to need to use a car. There is everything you need in the village and whilst there are interesting places to go to in a car, it would be easy to spend a week relaxing in the house and garden and walking on the beach. When the children were small, their favourite activity was to play on the beach.
What makes this House unique
Apart from the beautiful Baie de Somme, one of the main benefits is how easy it is to get to from the UK. It is a very easy hour and a half drive from Calais on the A16 motorway, which is not often very busy and 15 minutes from exit 24. Despite it being so near, it is still very french and there are lots of summer events in the village itself and nearby such as food and wine markets, music festivals and Bastille Day celebrations. There are also many brocantes or rederies over the summer, like our car boot sales or yard sales. Lots of opportunities to buy charming french items if you have a good eye.
- Languages:
- English, French
Private hosts do not rent properties as a trade, business or profession.