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Modernised Stone Cottage in Beautiful Suisse Normande

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Exceptional

3 bedrooms1+ bathroomSleeps 8

Popular amenities

Dryer
Washer
Fireplace
Kitchen
Parking available

Explore the area

Le Bô, Normandie

Clecy Miniature Railway
‪4 min drive‬
Lande Viaduct
‪5 min drive‬
Château de la Landelle
‪7 min drive‬
Caen (CFR-Carpiquet)
‪45 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 8)

Bedroom 1

1 Double Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Single Bunk Bed, 2 Single Beds, 1 Crib and 1 Child Bed

Bedroom 3

2 Single Beds

1 bathroom, 1 half bathroom

Bathroom 1

Soap · Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Toilet · Shampoo · Hair dryer

Bathroom 2

Soap · Towels provided · Toilet · Hair dryer

Bathroom 3

Soap · Towels provided · Shower only · Shampoo

Spaces

Deck or patio

Kitchen

Outdoor play area

Garden

Dining area

About this property

Modernised Stone Cottage in Beautiful Suisse Normande

This is a rural location in a small hamlet, ideal for those who want peace and beauty yet with easy access to activities and sightseeing. Just below the house there are walking and cycle trails. The whole property also contains the owner's house, several outbuildings, a garden and two fields where Shetland ponies are grazed. It is all securely enclosed so safe for dogs or children. The cottage itself is traditional, but has all modernised features including electric radiators for controlled heat in every room. Access to the first floor is by a spiral stair so may not be suitable for very elderly or infirm guests. The cottage is rustic in style with beams but the ceilings are high enough for everyone.
There are three bedrooms that sleep 8 people, and the facilities have been renovated
to provide one full bathroom with bath/shower, washbasin and toilet, one separate WC with hand basin and an ensuite shower to the main bedroom. So even if you are in a large family or grup of 8, you should never have to wait for the bathroom!
Downstairs the open plan living room/kitchen includes 2 sofas, dining table and chairs and a fully fitted and equipped kitchen with gas hob and double electric oven.
The glass doors lead out to a gravelled south facing terrace where guests can dine under a pergola or relax on a sunlounger as you admire the flowers or watch the ponies grazing. A kettle style bbq is provided.q
There is a swing set for younger guests, boules for everyone and a table tennis that can be erected in five minutes. A toddlers' paddling pool is available on request.

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Property manager

Jenny Ranson

Premier Host

Languages

English, French

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM

Check out before 10:30 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Cot and highchair. Swings and toddler pool

Events

No events allowed

Pets

Pets allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Keep the main gates shut.

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

On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited

Host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property

Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property

Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit

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

Le Bo

Located in Le Bo, this cottage is in a rural area and near theme parks. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Via Ferrata de Clecy and Lac de Rabodanges, while Le Royal Cinema and Charles Leandre Museum are cultural highlights. Travelling with kids? Consider Clecy Miniature Railway and Clécy Tubing. Discover the area's water adventures with kayaking and power boating nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with mountain biking and hunting.

Le Bô, Normandie

What's nearby

Clecy Miniature Railway - 4 min drive - 3.1 km
Via Ferrata de Clecy - 5 min drive - 3.7 km
St. Peter's Church - 5 min drive - 3.4 km
Lande Viaduct - 5 min drive - 4.4 km
Château de la Landelle - 7 min drive - 5.4 km

Getting around

Flers Station - 27 min drive
Caen (CFR-Carpiquet) - 41 min drive

Restaurants

‪Aux Rochers Restaurant - ‬6 min drive
‪La Gavotine - ‬6 min drive
‪L'Océane - ‬10 min drive
‪Café Brocante - ‬4 min drive
‪Logis Hôtel le Relais de la Poste Rest. le Fil du Temps - ‬17 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Modernised Stone Cottage in Beautiful Suisse Normande pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Modernised Stone Cottage in Beautiful Suisse Normande?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Modernised Stone Cottage in Beautiful Suisse Normande?

Checkout is at 10:30 AM.

Where is Modernised Stone Cottage in Beautiful Suisse Normande located?

This family-friendly Le Bo cottage is located in a rural location, within 2 mi (3 km) of Theatre Equestre de la Pommeraye, Clécy Tubing and Lande Viaduct. Clécy Gliss and Clecy Miniature Railway are also within 3 miles (5 km).

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8.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Eco-friendliness

9.8/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.6/10

Location

9.6/10

Listing accuracy

10/10 Excellent

Bernadette and Kevin S.

19 May, 2025

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

Ideal location for exploring la Suisse Normande

We couldn't have found a better gite as a base for our three-day driving tour of the beautiful Suisse Normande (and at such a good time of year).Jenny was a very welcoming and informative host. It was a lovely touch to find a bottle of wine and home-made strawberry jam on arrival!The location is so peaceful and idyllic.

Stayed 4 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mendy M.

26 Apr, 2025

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

Wonderfully quiet, secluded location

Great location to base out of for visiting all the Normandy sights. Jenny with her furry friend Honey made for a wonderful greeting after a day of travel from the US. She is an amazing host filled with a vast knowledge of the area that helped us fine tune our adventures.

Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Samantha T.

18 Aug, 2024

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

Swiss Normandy

Lovely welcoming host - beautiful part of France

Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

John W.

6 Aug, 2024

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

Beautiful and peaceful

We had a wonderful stay in a beautiful and peaceful part of France. Jenny is a wonderful hostess and was very kind. I highly recommend this property

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jonathan D.

20 Aug, 2023

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

Great location

Amazing place to stay and explore the area. Jenny was extremely helpful and even booked a horse riding lesson for my Daughter and got us shopping in as we were arriving late at night. I would definitely recommended.

Stayed 10 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jens T.

28 Sept, 2023

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

Perfect stay in outstandingly beautiful surroundings

Adorable and well equipped adjacent cottage in prolific garden, kept by a very kind and helpful landlady. The area offers lovely restaurants, and yet you should use the opportunity to cook in to try this wonderful kitchen. Le Bo and Clecy offer fantastic sceneries, as does Normandy.

Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Marlies L.

17 Aug, 2023

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

Beautifull place to stay

The moment we came here , it felt good. Such a big and comfortabel house, the garden is beautifull and large , Jenny is so kind and always there for a chat or advice , she has a lovely dog that went great with my dog . She has horses .. me and my two teenagers loved it here , so quit en so much place . And enough to do ; we went hiking , kanoën, via ferrata in Clecy , a day to Bayeux . I absolutely hope that I come back here .

Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Sam N.

31 Jul, 2022

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

A Beautiful Haven

We have just spend a lovely week in this traditional Gite set in the heart of the Suisse Normandy countryside. The host, Jenny, was so attentive and made sure we had everything we needed. The property was well equipped and the garden a welcome escape from the hot weather. There are some lovely towns and activities a short drive away especially in and around Clécy but also some beautiful walks straight from the cottage.

Stayed 8 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

lezli h., McLaren Vale,south australia

27 May, 2018

Beautiful location..lovely gite

Enjoyed our stay here. Jenny is an interesting person and we were amazed at her stories. She has a menagerie of animals..3 shetlands, 1 nanny goat, 1 horse, Honey the dog, Belle the cat and another 8 cats who lived inside Jenny's house. All or most were rescue animals. Our gite was lovely and suited us well. The location was perfect for day visits to Caen, Falaise, Clecy and Beuvron en Ange (well worth a visit)

Stayed 7 nights in May 2018

10/10 Excellent

Karen W.

9 Aug, 2022

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

Lovely welcome in Suisse Normande

Jenny was a warm and welcoming host from the moment we booked the property, which was in a great location, complete with ponies, dogs, and peace and quiet! There is so much to do in Suisse Normande, you could spend weeks here and not do it all. We had plenty of room in the house, lovely outside space and everything you needed in the kitchen. Highly recommended!

Stayed 10 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Daranee O.

23 Aug, 2022

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

Absolute Perfection

There is so much to love with this place. 1. Wonderful walking and running trails nearby. 2. Built in entertainment for children watching the ponies get fed. 3. Magical cottage feel. Most importantly Jenny is a wonderful host. She is a kindred spirit who made sound recommendations, helped us navigate transportation and helped us shop for groceries. Anything that came up, she was there to solve. The best.

Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2022

This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Cathy C., Timber River, NB Canada

25 May, 2017

A beautiful stone cottage, well equipped, comfortable, rural, but easy to get to many historic sites

When you first arrive thru the gates Le Chenai enfolds you in charm and timelessness. Lovely gardens and Bonaparte the handsome feline greeter. Jenny Ranson, our hostess was warm in her welcome and thorough in showing all the amenities of the cottage. We had also asked her some questions about things of special interest to us and she had researched and printed the information for us. We went to the events she found and had a great time. Every day staying at Le Chenai was a joy, the environs are spectacular and it was easy to sightsee in many directions as you made your way out each day. Then you came home to charm and peace and the musical chorus of birds. Lovely well equipped kitchen to cook in, comfortable sofas and beds, what more could one ask for? Jenny had most thoughtfully left us a welcoming bottle of wine which we shared sitting at a table in the garden surrounded by flowers.....perfection. I have always enjoyed renting a gite but I loved renting Le Chenai and would recommend it most highly, cannot wait to return.

Stayed 5 nights in May 2017

10/10 Excellent

Emma T.

31 Aug, 2023

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

Family holiday in Suisse Normandie

The area is beautiful. An unspoilt part of France that has much to offer. Jenny our host lives next door to this traditional gite. She met us on arrival and was hugely welcoming. Throughout our stay she advised things to do and places to eat. We kayaked, hiked, climbed and went on the luge. The gite has all things you might need to stay. We often cooked at home. WiFi was a little slow in some parts of the house but you just have to choose where to sit. 4g was very strong despite it being very rural.l so it didn’t really matter anyway if you have plenty of data. To get bread milk etc is about 10 min drive. Not far but just country roads so you don’t go anywhere fast but you are on holiday so it didn’t matter. The gite is very rural but you can walk down to Clecy in about 45 mins (it’s down hill) although a bit rugged in places so need to be fairly sure footed. And back up is in part very up hill but worth it for the incredible views at the top of the cliff. The gite was a good base for us and was plenty big enough for the 4 of us.

Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jérôme D.

9 Jun, 2025

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

Super séjour ! Le lieu est magnifique et calme. L'hôte est très accueillante et disponible. Des randonnées qui sont à proximité de la maison.

Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Celine p.

13 Apr, 2025

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

Jenny est très accueillante

Environnement très calme, parfait

Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Marie-Pascale

10 Apr, 2025

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication

Jenny est accueillante et discrète. Les lieux de randonnée sont très accessibles autour.. cadre magnifique..cuisine bien équipée . Merci a jenny

Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Reginald G.

27 Feb, 2025

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

vacances ressourçantes

Nous avons passé 3 nuit dans le gîte. Très spacieux et bien situé pour visiter la région mais un peu difficile à trouver au départ.

Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Chloé D.

2 Dec, 2024

Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

John F.

23 Sept, 2024

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

Fantastic Spot in a Cozy Hamlet!

Judy was incredible- the house is situated in a cosy hamlet inn a pristine area of normandy. Cannot reccomend enough!!

Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

christelle h.

23 Sept, 2024

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

Séjour très agréable

Au calme absolu et très bien situé, nous avons découvert la Suisse Normande avec notre charmante hôte Jenny qui contribue largement à la réussite de ce séjour. Merci pour tout Jenny 🙂

Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Patricia K.

31 Jul, 2024

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

Super accueil, gîte cosy avec un très joli jardin et l'emplacement est idéal pour les randonnées.

Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Astrid B.

22 Jul, 2024

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

Fantastisch

Fantastisch mooie locatie. Fijne , attente gastvrouw, veel te doen in de omgeving. Prachtige wandelingen gemaakt vanuit het huisje met onze honden. Wij gaan zeker nog weer terug komen.

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Nathanaëlle A.

11 Jul, 2024

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

Calme et reposant

Sejour au calme. Tres bon accueil. Merci pour ce séjour.

Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

4/10 Poor

daniel d.

6 Jul, 2024

Liked: Communication, listing accuracy

Disliked: Cleanliness, check-in, location

Manque de signalisation pour trouver le gite

L' escalier pour monter dans les chambres très très dangereux A éviter pour les enfants. Nous avons mis une protection pour nous même avec un petit meuble

Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

JOURNOUD J.

29 Jun, 2024

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

Vacances réussies

Séjour très agréable. Les locaux sont conformes à la présentation et la possibilité de passer par Google maps pour accéder à la maison est un plus appréciable. Jenny nous a bien accueillis

Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2024

About the host

Hosted by Jenny Ranson

I retired 8 years ago after thirty years in media as a TV journalist, video producer and university lecturer. I was privileged to work in Bosnia for almost ten years, helping reconstruct their TV system after the war. I spent three of those years as Chief Executive of the first postwar national TV network in the country.

Now I love the peace and quiet of the Normandy countryside, occupying myself looking after my animals (ponies and cats) and spending time with the good friends I have made here. I also volunteer at the local cat shelter. The gite gives me a steady stream of new friends, some of whom have made return visits.

I enjoy my flower and vegetable gardens and guests last year benefited from good crops of beans, courgettes and strawberries! And there is lots of fruit to share

Why they chose this property

It was always my dream to live in France - I fell in love with the country and culture when I was fifteen. And I also loved the Bosnian mountains and rivers when I was working there. This part of Normandy is as close as I could get to finding that here. I have space and safety for my cats and ponies, far from any main road but only five minutes from the shops and bars of Clecy. The house is surrounded by fields and forest, with a small lane giving access to the hamlet, which only has eight houses. At the same time, I am only thirty five minutes from Caen, which has all the delights and amenities of a big city, and fifty minutes from the ferry port of Ouistreham, so there is no long drive this side of the Channel. Paris is only two hours away by train.

What makes this property unique

When I first came here, I lived in what is now the rental cottage for a year while I did up the adjacent barn, and then switched so that the cottage is now for rent and I live next door. The cottage still has all the conveniences and equipment that anyone could need - I lived in it and I know.

The house is at the top of the hamlet, so has the best views over the valley. It is south facing and enjoys sun all day long, though there is shade in the garden. There is no through traffic and only the singing of the birds and the frogs to wake you up in the morning!

Children love the ponies, swing set and paddling pool. There is plenty of room to play football or boules, and many wonderful walks that start from the house, over hills and through the forest.