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The calm of the countryside near the beaches and the historic town of Bayeux

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A harbor with multiple boats docked, reflecting in calm water, surrounded by buildings with flags and banners.
A living room with a wooden staircase, leather sofas, a bookshelf, and a television.
A stone building with a window displaying flags, a number plaque, and a small green sign.
A stone building with a gravel courtyard, outdoor seating, and potted plants.
A stone wall, grassy area, and a view of the beach and ocean.

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Highlights

  • Room to spread out

    Enjoy spacious layout that give everyone more room to relax.

  • Games

    A rare find - enjoy a variety of games available on-site.

  • Centrally-located

    You're never far from where you need to be with this convenient location.
2 bedrooms1+ bathroomSleeps 5

Popular amenities

  • Patio
  • Refrigerator
  • Washing machine
  • Internet
  • Onsite parking available
  • Microwave

Explore the area

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Aure Sur Mer, Normandie
  • Place, D-Day Wrecks Museum
    ‪8 min drive‬
  • Place, Omaha Beach Golf
    ‪10 min drive‬
  • Place, Overlord Museum
    ‪11 min drive‬
  • Airport, Caen (CFR-Carpiquet)
    ‪39 min drive‬

Where you'll sleep

2 bedrooms (sleeps 5)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed and 1 Crib

Bedroom 2

3 Single Beds

1 bathroom, 1 half bathroom

Shower room 1

Shower only

Toilet 1

Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Separate dining area
Garden

About this property

The calm of the countryside near the beaches and the historic town of Bayeux

Located in a hamlet 4 km from the sea, this cottage offers a peaceful place to stay. You will appreciate its large living room with open kitchen and its south-facing terrace. Its location is ideal for visiting the D-Day landing beaches, between the American cemetery and the artificial harbor of Arromanches. Many historical monuments are nearby (castles, abbeys, cathedrals ...) as well as several classified natural sites.
The cottage is classified 4 stars (out of 5) by decision of "Calvados tourisme" dated 4. 10. 2016

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House Rules

Check in after 3:00 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

No pets allowed

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Smoking

Smoking allowed: in designated areas

Important information

You need to know

Property # 6703356
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
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

Russy

Located in Aure sur Mer, this holiday home is in a rural area. Omaha Beach and Le Manoir d'Argouges are local landmarks, and some of the area's activities can be experienced at Omaha Beach Golf and Ferme de la Sapiniere Winery. Travelling with kids? Consider Bayeux Botanical Garden and Vergers de Romilly. Discover the area's water adventures with windsurfing and sailing nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with hiking/biking trails and hunting.
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Aure Sur Mer, Normandie

What's nearby

  • D-Day Wrecks Museum - 8 min drive - 6.0 km
  • Omaha Beach Golf - 10 min drive - 6.1 km
  • Overlord Museum - 11 min drive - 10.1 km
  • Big Red One Assault Museum - 11 min drive - 8.1 km
  • Le Manoir d'Argouges - 12 min drive - 9.4 km

Getting around

  • Le Molay-Littry Station - 18 min drive
  • Caen (CFR-Carpiquet) - 40 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪La Cremaillere - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪L'Omaha - ‬14 min drive
  • ‪La Taverne des Ducs - ‬13 min drive
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬14 min drive
  • ‪l'Omaha Bar - ‬14 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is The calm of the countryside near the beaches and the historic town of Bayeux pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at The calm of the countryside near the beaches and the historic town of Bayeux?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at The calm of the countryside near the beaches and the historic town of Bayeux?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at The calm of the countryside near the beaches and the historic town of Bayeux?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is The calm of the countryside near the beaches and the historic town of Bayeux located?

This family-friendly Aure sur Mer holiday home is located in a rural location, within 3 mi (5 km) of Baie de la Seine, Omaha Beach Golf and Big Red One Assault Museum. Overlord Museum and D-Day Wrecks Museum are also within 3 miles (5 km).

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 69 out of 92 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 22 out of 92 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 92 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 92 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 92 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

8.0/10

Staff & service

8.0/10

Amenities

9.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.6/10

Check-in

9.6/10

Communication

9.4/10

Location

9.4/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Highly recommend.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Lovely vacation

Wonderful Villa, location and hosts! Thanks a lot for the nice stay.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
It was exactly what we hoped for regarding a very French countryside ambience. We couldn't have been more happy with the location, the structures, or the hostess.
Stayed 8 nights in Sep 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Spacious and comfortable house with discreet and helpful host - great for Bayeux and WW2

Well situated in quiet location for Bayeux and the Normandy Beaches. Very comfortable stay for the two of us. Well equipped - only slight issue is the kitchen could do with a new kettle equipped with an on-off switch.
Stayed 5 nights in May 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Beautiful Gite in fantastic location

Beautiful and spacious house was big enough for our family of 5 adults. Had all the facilities we needed for our holiday. Great location close to coast and DDay sites and situated in very pretty countryside. Camille was a brilliant host- excellent and prompt communications in advance, and friendly and helpful once we arrived. Highly recommended!
Stayed 9 nights in Jun 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 14 Jun, 2024
Thank you very much for this great comment. You are welcome whenever you want! Very sincerely, Camille
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Nice old house in the quiet countryside

It wasthe second time that we spent our summer holiday in this house. We enjoyed the silence, the space of the beautiful house, the kitchen and the large table which gave in the evening a nostalgic realm.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Beautiful house near all the Normandy sights. Very quiet. Loved the free range chickens. They provided much entertainment. Only drawback was the undisclosed charge for linens and towels and the cleaning fee. I thinks this should have been disclosed on the property description page.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2018
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, communication, location, listing accuracy

Normandy 2024

Property was lovely and clean, directions to property was not very clear, we found the road ok but no clear directions/signposting to the property, we drove around for half an hour, sought directions from the local campsite and very kind local man guided us there on his bicycle. Property was nice clean but to our tastes the decor was a bit dated .
Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2024
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location

Normany Tour

We used the base for touring the Normany area. The accommodation was Peacefu l and in lovely location. Ample space for a group of 3. Facilities were very good with excellent facilities for self catering Few areas that need improving though. Beds are extremely low and need to be upgraded. We felt The tv media systems need upgrading as well. We had a brilliant time here and Camille was very helpful. Just a few minor touches needed. catering
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2024
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

June holiday

Comfortable and spacious property with a well equip kitchen. Beds were very comfortable and plenty of storage and hangers. bathroom was adequate but small and hair dryers were good. However, as the weather was exceptionally warm the bedrooms were very warm being in the roof space ( as a converted barn ) and there was no aircon. or fans and keeping the windows open let the mosquitoes in. Overall we loved our stay. The gite was in a good location and we regularly went to Port en Bessin for groceries and fresh fish along with some very good evening restaurants.We also really need to feedback on the dreadful VRBO website where we have lost a deposit on a double booking that should not have happened due to a poor website : everyone be very vigilant when booking and paying. We received a message stating "This property is no longer available" when our payment had been taken. So we ended up booking another property. Despite calling VRBO customer service they fails to help resolve the issue.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 7 Jul, 2025
I would like to point out that the part of the comment regarding Charles's lost deposit has no connection with my accommodation and its parameters.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Perfect place for the Normandy area and more

We could not have asked for a better place to spend our time while touring the Normandy beach area. My wife and I spent 5 amazing days there with our daughter, her husband, and our new granddaughter while traveling the beaches of the D-Day landings, and from the moment I booked until the day we left, our host was amazing. Camille, the owner stayed in communication the whole time, and when I told her my granddaughter would be with us, she set up a portable crib and had a baby chair for feeding. She even had a locally made cider bottle waiting for us in the fridge. The living area on the first floor is wide open and very comfortable to gather in, and the table and chairs on the patio made for wonderful evenings after our day of touring. The kitchen is well appointed for all you need to do, coffee maker, espresso pot, tea kettle, and ample pots, and pans for cooking. The location is within ten to fifteen minutes of just about everything you want to see if you desire to relive the history of D-Day, and the people in the area treasure American history more than most Americans do at this point. It was heartwarming to see the American, British, and Canadian flags being flown on almost every house in the area. The nearby town of "Port Au Bessin" is a great place to get groceries, and has some amazing restaurants on the water. My wife and I are already missing the quiet serenity of the area, and hope to return again
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 29 Jul, 2024
Thank you very much for your comment which goes straight to my heart. I was delighted to be able to welcome you to La Maison de Russy. You are welcome whenever you want. ☺️
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Wir hatten sehr schöne 7 Tage. Das Haus war sehr schön, die Lage einfach perfekt und die Gastgeberin sehr sehr nett.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy
Es war alles in Ordnung. Die Küche für ein Ferienhaus hervorragend ausgestattet. Die Vermieterin ist sehr nett.
Stayed 9 nights in Jul 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Een heel mooi en proper huisje. Contact met de host verliep zeer goed . We mochten de dag van aankomst zlefs vroeger inchecken en ivm uitchecken kwam mevr al de dag voordien eens kijken zo dat we de dag van vertrek op ons gemak waren.Alleen jammer dat de bbq er niet stond( door een storm begin dit jaar)en jammer dat je 's avonds niks van je gsm of ipad kan streamen naar de tv .Overal een uitstekend, mooi, propere en rustige vakantie gehad
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Sehr schön und geräumig für 2 Personen.Ruhige ländliche Lage nahe Bayeux. Sehr gute Ausstattung mit Küchengeräten etc.Herzlicher Empfang, unkompliziert.
Stayed 11 nights in Aug 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Excellent gîte. Très bien placé pour Bayeux et les plages du Débarquement.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Mooi verblijf op landelijke locatie dichtbij de zee en de memorials van Omaha beach.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Juste parfait ! Au calme et très proche d’Omaha Beach !
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy
Très propre, bien équipé, endroit très calme,accueil chaleureux
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Très bon séjour

Très bon accueil, maison très bien équipée notamment la cuisine . Idéal pour se reposer. Hôte aux petits soins ! Nous reviendrons !
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 11 May, 2025
Merci pour votre si gentil commentaire. Ce sera un plaisir de vous recevoir à nouveau et tous les 4 😊
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Schoon ruim huis

De eigenaresse spreekt perfect Engels en is zeer vriendelijk. Je hebt lekker veel privacy en het huis was brandschoon (dat kun je helaas niet van alle Franse huizen zeggen). Er is alleen traag internet. Verder is er een wasmachine, droger, afwasmachine, inductiekookplaat, oven, koelkast met groot vriesvak en een magnetron. We verbleven er voor de derde keer en het was ons weer heel goed bevallen!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

Fijn huis!

We hebben genoten van het grote huis met prettig terras in de zon. Mooie locatie om de omgeving te verkennen! Aanrader!!!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

10 jours en Normandie

Gîte parfait, calme et situation idéale.
Stayed 10 nights in May 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 21 May, 2024
Merci pour votre commentaire. Au plaisir de vous revoir une prochaine fois. Camille
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Geweldig vakantieverblijf

Het was voor onze de eerste keer in Normandie en dus was het afwachten hoe wij het zouden vinden. Het was in een woord fantastisch. Ons vakantieverblijf was geweldig in een prachtige omgeving. Schoon en alles was aanwezig. De eigenaresse was zeer vriendelijk en behulpzaam. Het was een onvergetelijke vakantie.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 6 May, 2024
Thank you for your kind comment. It was a pleasure to welcome you. Come back whenever you want ! ☺️ Sincerely, Camille
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Gezellig en schoon huis in rustige omgeving

Heerlijk genoten met familie in dit mooie huis. Goede uitvalsbasis om veel musea en de stranden en stadjes te bezoeken.
Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2023

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