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Family Friendly Spacious Comfortable Cottage and Garden. Rural and relaxing.

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A stone building with a blue door, a bench, and a wheelbarrow with flowers.
A cozy loft-style room with a wooden staircase, stone walls, and a loft bed.
A dining area with a table and chairs, an orange umbrella, and a stone wall.
An outdoor swimming pool surrounded by trees.
A dining area with a table set for four, surrounded by chairs.

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Highlights

  • The great outdoors
    Guests love the outdoor space here.
  • Outdoor pool
    The outdoor pool is a refreshing retreat under the open sky - a rare gem in this area.
  • Peace of mind included
    Guests rate the location highly for safety.

Popular amenities

  • Swimming pool
  • Toys
  • Barbecue grill
  • Pet-friendly
  • Refrigerator
  • Washing machine

Explore the area

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Souleuvre En Bocage, Normandie
  • Place, Souleuvre Viaduct
    ‪18 min drive‬
  • Place, Vire Museum
    ‪27 min drive‬
  • Place, Caen Memorial
    ‪51 min drive‬
  • Airport, Caen (CFR-Carpiquet)
    ‪49 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

4 bedrooms (sleeps 10)

Bedroom 2

1 Double Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Double Bed

Bedroom 3

2 Single Beds

Bedroom 4

2 Single Beds

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Shower room 1

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Kitchen
Outdoor play area
Garden
Dining area

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About the area

Saint-Pierre-Tarentaine

Located in Souleuvre en Bocage, this cottage is in a rural area. Souleuvre Viaduct and Clecy Golf are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Via Ferrata de Clecy and Forest Museum and Tourism. Travelling with kids? Consider Clecy Miniature Railway and Clécy Gliss. Discover the area's water adventures with fishing and swimming nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with hiking and mountain biking.
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Souleuvre En Bocage, Normandie

What's nearby

  • Souleuvre Viaduct - 18 min drive - 13.8 km
  • Vire Museum - 27 min drive - 24.9 km
  • Caen Memorial - 51 min drive - 57.6 km
  • Zenith de Caen - 52 min drive - 58.3 km
  • Museum of the Bayeux Tapestry - 59 min drive - 58.6 km

Getting around

  • Vire Station - 21 min drive
  • Caen (CFR-Carpiquet) - 34 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪La Part du Lion - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Les pieds dans le plat - ‬20 min drive
  • ‪Le Moine Sandrine - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Aux Papilles'Hot - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Le Saint Hubert - ‬11 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Does Family Friendly Spacious Comfortable Cottage and Garden. Rural and relaxing. have a pool?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool. Pool types include heated pools.

Is Family Friendly Spacious Comfortable Cottage and Garden. Rural and relaxing. pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows pets (limit 3 total).

How much is parking at Family Friendly Spacious Comfortable Cottage and Garden. Rural and relaxing.?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Family Friendly Spacious Comfortable Cottage and Garden. Rural and relaxing.?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Family Friendly Spacious Comfortable Cottage and Garden. Rural and relaxing.?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Family Friendly Spacious Comfortable Cottage and Garden. Rural and relaxing. located?

Located in a rural location, this family-friendly cottage is 7 mi (11.3 km) from Souleuvre Viaduct and 12.2 mi (19.6 km) from Vire Museum. Clecy Miniature Railway and Clécy Gliss are also within 20 miles (32 km).

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 8 - Good. 6 out of 18 reviews
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Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 18 reviews

8.0/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Check-in

9.6/10

Communication

9.2/10

Location

9.2/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful rural location, perfect for children with indoor play room, lots of toys and safe outdoor space. Lovely gite with everything you need, not over modernised with lots of original features. Welcoming and friendly owners who live next door with the menagerie of lovely animals. Would stay here again. Thank you
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 29 Aug, 2025
Thanks for taking the time to review us. We would welcome you all again with the greatest of pleasure.
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Good

Agreable sejour a la campagne
Stayed 7 nights in May 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 5 Jun, 2024
Nous sommes heureux que vous ayez apprécié votre séjour ici. Bonne continuation à vous tous
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10/10 Excellent

Kestrel Cottage

We have just returned from the most tranquil and wonderful family holiday. Kestrel cottage, is fantastic as are the family that own it and live next door. The cottage has everything you could possibly need and so much more. Books, DVDs, games, a playroom for the children, baby cot / highchair / toys / changing mat...even the use of an off road buggy. It has a super garden and a swimming pool (too cold for us to use!). There are lots of interesting things to do locally and Angie is always on hand to help and offer advice and tips...which was just brilliant. It is very rural and the surroundings are beautiful. There are so few cars and lots of wonderful walks nearby. It is also close to some amazing sites of world historical interest - Le Mont St Michel and Bayeux. Highly recommended for a quiet and relaxing holiday for a couple or a family. Angie, Dan and all the kids are extremely welcoming and friendly - nothing was too much trouble...they were so lovely to our exuberant six month old puppy! And as for the Calvados...!!!
Response from VrboOwner on 17 Mar, 2020
To the Lovely Ritchies, Thank you for finding time to write a wonderfully detailed review. It was an absolute pleasure to have you all as neighbours for the fortnight and Neeps was really no trouble at all! Very best wishes to you all, Angie x
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Bonne accueil,endroit calme et sécurisée pour les enfants de toute âge. Les animaux ont été apprécier par les enfants. Merci pour m'avoir permis de coucher au rez-de-chaussée pour que je puisse rester avec ma chienne.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 31 Aug, 2026
Pas de soucis, vos conforts est important à nous, pour toute la famille, les animaux inclus 😀.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Une hôtesse incroyablement sympathique et disponible. Merci à Angela pour son accueil. Le gros plus est la place réservée aux enfants
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 25 Jul, 2026
Merci ☺️ on fais notre meilleure donc chaque fois quelqu'un prendre le temps et nous donner 5 étoiles, c'est un moment très satisfaisante pour nous. 🎉
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Non male ma.....

Poteva andare meglio se la struttura fosse più curata soprattutto nelle parti esterne e stando in campagna le zanzariere sarebbe indispensabili,nel complesso non male
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

IDEAL POUR LE REPOS

BELLES VACANCES DANS UN LIEU PROPRE CALME REPOSANT . ANGELA TRES ACCEUILLANTE . NOUS AVONS PASSES UN BON MOMENT EN FAMILLE ET GARDERONS DE BEAUX SOUVENIRS DE CE SEJOUR
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Logement parfait pour un séjour en famille au calmz

L'accueil des hôtes est chaleureux. Le logement est spacieux et très bien équipé pour les enfants confortable et avec de nombreuses activités possibles. L'environnement est très calme dans un cadre champêtre et la région du bocage magnifique. Le séjour a été extrêmement agréable
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 13 May, 2023
Merci 🥰 J'espère vous revoir un jour. Bon continuation à toute la famille.
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

75

Nous avons passé un bon séjour, le gîte était à l'image du site. Les deux salles de jeux ont fait le bonheur de nos petits enfants .Angela et son mari étaient au petit soin et disponible pour nous rendre le séjour agréable.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

réunion de famille

Très bon endroit pour un séjour familial. Accueil chaleureux.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2021
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Wonderful Normandy Vacation

We had a wonderful time. Got a is very clean and has plenty of amenities for families. We loved all the animals...and miss Dobby the Dog. My son made himself right at home with the family.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2019
Response from VrboOwner on 17 Mar, 2020
Thank you for taking the time to review us, I really appreciate it. It was a pleasure to meet you all and we wish you all the very best. Dobby is missing you too!
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8/10 Good

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

Excellent séjour au calme

Super accueil pour un séjour reposant en famille dans cette grande maison où l'on se sent comme chez soi. Le gîte est dans le même bâtiment que les propriétaires, bien équipé et particulièrement bien situé à proximité de nombreuses activités. Nous y avons passé un très agréable séjour par grand beau temps. Seule l'absence de rideaux occultant aux fenêtres en a gêné quelques-uns...mais c'est un détail !
Stayed 3 nights in May 2019
Response from VrboOwner on 17 Mar, 2020
C'etait une plaisir de rencontre votre famille. On a noté votre commentaire a propos les rideaux occulant et on a mis quel'que chose en place. Avec meilleurs sentiments.
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10/10 Excellent

un grand we en or!

Nous ne pouvions pas espérer un we aussi magique dans ce lieu enchanteur au beau milieu d'une verdure foisonnante. Mais si la nature est si belle a fortiori par grand beau temps, ce qui fut bien le cas, l'accueil que nous réserva Angela (et sa nombreuse tribu pleine de vie et de chaleur humaine) à notre arrivée et durant tout notre séjour fut exceptionnel, à tel point que nous nous sentîmes tout naturellement chez nous. La maison est parfaitement conçue pour que chacun s'y sente bien. Une salle de jeu digne de la caverne d'Ali Baba est le signe de la part belle faite aux enfants mais les plus grands ne furent pas en reste, tant Angela, soucieuse du bien-être de ses hôtes, fut prodigue en sourires et en attentions délicates. Le contact entre tous les enfants fut instantané. Tout y fut facile et spontané, et nous espérons y revenir le plus vite possible. Cette adresse fut pour nous une vraie découverte et notre séjour, une belle aventure humaine!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2017
Response from VrboOwner on 17 Mar, 2020
Merci Michèle! On aussi espére que vous pouvez revenir le plus vite possible.
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10/10 Excellent

Great, relaxing stay

Another wonderful stay at la Hamel Roger. It is our second year because the location, friendliness of owners and relaxed feel make it a home from home. The cottage itself is extremely accommodating to our growing configuration requirements as our groups families expand with Ange taking advise on the day of where cots, toddler beds and single beds needed to go to ensure the best night sleep for all. An abundance of toys and space for both indoor and outdoor play provided entertainment whatever the weather, we stayed house base for over half our stay. It offers great value for money for a relaxed low key getaway.
Response from VrboOwner on 17 Mar, 2020
Many thanks for taking the time to review us Zoe. It was a joy having you as neighbours for the week and we wish you all continued happiness.
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10/10 Excellent

home from home!

We stayed for 2 weeks at kestrel cottage with a 15 month old and a dog- Angie and Danny and family were extremely welcoming and after showing us around despite being just next door we were left to our privacy with them on hand just in case we needed anything. The house was well stocked for cooking and ideal for those with young children with stairgates and toys. The huge bonus was the playbarn and outdoor toys and our little boy barely played with his own toys as there was so much to entertain him/ wear him out! It was also warm enough for a dip in the outdoor pool on one day! Having stayed in a few rustic barns in Normandy this was a welcome change as it was light and warm and lovely and clean. We are regular visitors to this part of Normandy and the location was perfect- close to the lovely village and park of beny bocage but an easy drive to vire or Villiers bocage for larger shops and less than an hour to beaches. Definitely would recommend it particularly families with under fives and we'll be back!
Response from VrboOwner on 17 Mar, 2020
Thank you for taking the time to write a review. We look forward to welcoming you again soon!
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10/10 Excellent

Perfect Family Holiday

We arrived on Saturday lunch time, and immediately felt relaxed. This was our 2nd time of staying at Le Hamel Roger and by the evening we were already talking about booking our 3rd visit. (Which we now have :) ). Danny, Angie & their family are the perfect hosts, very friendly, helpful, more than happy to share their knowledge and advice for local attractions (and tips for those on a budget). The house is in a great location, nice and rural for those that like the peace and quiet or tranquil local walks, but also close enough to get to the local shops and markets via a short drive. Also perfect if you want to travel to the tourist attractions such as the beaches etc. The house is very child friendly and well equipped, everything you need for your break is here, evenings spent playing board games as a family (whilst mum and dad enjoyed a glass of wine) really help to get the family to enjoy proper quality time together away from the day to day toil of normal working life. We came away from here again feeling completely relaxed. We would recommend this place for families of all sizes as there is something to do for all. The play barn can be a great way to keep younger children entertained too. Little tips we have learnt, travel from the UK to Caen as then you only have a 45 min drive to the house (plus you save on the tolls). If arriving late on a Saturday, bring some food basics to get through Sunday as shops do not open on Sundays. Drink the wine from the local supermarket (watch what the locals buy - its always a good choice). Speak to Angie about local attractions, she can give a good run down on them all, advising best days to visit etc. Highly recommend this place for a great relaxing holiday, book now as you will not be disappointed.
Response from VrboOwner on 17 Mar, 2020
Thank you lovely Hulse family. We are looking forward to welcoming you again this year :-)
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10/10 Excellent

Friendly for us, fabulous for our childre

We came to stay at Kestrel Cottage with another family - there were six of us in total, including two toddlers. Throughout the entire process Angie couldn't have been more helpful and friendly, and this extended into and beyond our visit. The cottage itself is lovely - it was spotlessly clean when we arrived and had plenty of room for us all. There were toys on the play landing which was great for the children, and the toddler bed and large cot bed made it a home from home for our little ones - we didn't have a disturbed night for the whole week we were there. The garden and outside space is wonderful - you're surrounded by farmland so really do feel that you're getting away from it all! The space came fully equipped with outdoor toys (playhouse, ride-in cars, trampoline, paddling pool) which kept the children amused for hours - literally! But the hidden genius of Kestrel Cottage for us was the play barn - adjacent to the cottage, this was a lifesaver on the one rainy day we had. Kiddie-coaster, play kitchen, blackboard, dressing up, ball pit... the list goes on. There are loads of things nearby to do, so you won't be bored - unless you simply want to sit in the garden soaking up the sun of course. We had looked all over for a place that would keep our girls entertained and would mean we wouldn't need to fill our car with kiddy stuff for the trip but that wouldn't cost the earth. Kestrel Cottage will give you the same sort of things you'd find on BabyFriendlyBoltholes.com but at a fraction of the cost. Great value for money, friendly owners and one of the most fun AND relaxing holidays I've had in ages. Can't recommend Kestrel Cottage enough.
Response from VrboOwner on 27 Jun, 2020
Thankyou! I'm aching from DIY today (painting the entrance to the play loft) and reading your review has renewed my energy!! Thank you for taking the time to write such a thorough review. Much appreciated x
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8/10 Good

rural france

Nice family house ,Lovely peaceful place where on a clear night the milky way is visible! ,very amiable hosts next door who are very family orientated and will help and give advice if wanted. You must travel to find the restaurants but a small price to pay for the genuine peace and quite.
Response from VrboOwner on 17 Mar, 2020
Dear Roger, Thank you for all the top marks you and your family gave us on your feedback form and for finding time to review us on here as well. I agree, the stars are always amazing on a clear night, one of the many perks of countryside living. Best Wishes to you all, Angie.
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