A charming holiday cottage in a quiet village in Swiss Normandy. Spacious and bright with comfortable furnishings.
PLEASE SEE THE SPECIAL NOTES AT THE END OF THIS SECTION BEFORE BOOKING
Our typical Normandy house is the perfect place to enjoy the peace and tranquility of Berjou village whilst being a very short drive or bike ride from several interesting towns.
The river Orne and the surrounding environment are breathtaking creating an idyllic setting. It is a paradise for water sport enthusiasts who are able to discover hidden landscapes by kayak or canoe. The rocky environment creates a perfect setting for Nordic walking, horse riding, mountain biking and rock climbing.
Ample parking in the private forecourt for 2 cars with additional space outside the house along the quiet road. Located in the quiet village of Berjou, close to main towns of Conde-sur-Noireau, Pont d'Ouilly, Flers, Athis-de-l'Orne and Falaise, to name a few. Berjou has a wonderful boulangerie with a well-stocked village shop. A short 10 minute drive and you'll have access to large supermarkets and many, many restaurants serving delicious food, wine and of course, Calvados/Cidre!
A great base to explore the beautiful Normandy countryside by bike, on foot or by car. Easy access to Normandy D-Day beaches, historic Bayeux, Falaise, Mont Saint-Michel, Domfront and many more amazing places.
★★★ KITCHEN ★★★
Overlooking the large garden, the kitchen has everything you need to cook for family and friends. Approx 10 square metres.
- Gas Cooker
- Microwave
- Kettle
- Toaster
- Fridge with freezer compartment
- Washing Machine (in outhouse with airer)
- Plenty of pots, pans and cooking utensils
- Cutlery, plates, cups and glasses
★★★ TOILET & BATHROOM ★★★
Bathtub with shower, sink, and toilet. Towels will be provided.
★★★ DINING ROOM ★★★
Spacious room with sofa, dining table and 4 chairs, easy to accommodate 6 using other chairs within the cottage. High-chair is available (in the outhouse), room has an wood stove, electric heater and stairs leading to upstairs rooms. Approximately 20 square metres.
★★★ LIVING ROOM ★★★
Large stone fireplace for burning logs, sofa, chairs, TV & DVD Player. No terrestrial or satellite, TV will play DVDs only. Approximately 20 square metres.
★★★ DOWNSTAIRS BEDROOM ★★★
Double bed looking out onto back garden, large wardrobe and bedside tables and lamps. Approximately 12.5 square metres.
★★★ UPSTAIRS ROOMS ★★★
Stairs lead up to first bedroom with double bed (no door from stairs). Stairs are fairly narrow, steep and open. Original window opens out for glorious sunshine in the morning. NB - this is at floor-level and children must be carefully supervised. Approximately 20 square metres.
Second upstairs bedroom has two single beds and a toddlers bed with chest of drawers. These rooms are divided by beams and curtain, this is an ideal room for children. Please see photos for layout. Approximately 20 square metres.
A travel cot is available in the outhouse if required.
★★★ GARDEN ★★★
Large garden with terrace area next to BBQ. Bench along barn wall, bistro table can be moved to the side of the house too. A large 6 seater outdoor dining table and parasol is available in the outhouse.
There's a large outhouse which is great for storing bikes and kayaks etc. Washing machine is located here too. Towels and linen provided. Please note there are hazards in the outhouse/garage such as tools, axe, paint, sharp objects etc - it's not suitable for children to play in here.
*** Please note there is not a sofa bed available. Waiting for TripAdvisor to update the listing ***
SPECIAL NOTES
1. Chez Nous Berjou is offered as a tranquil retreat in a rural area and some of the facilities are old-fashioned. The the cottage is not intended to be luxury accommodation and this is reflected in the price.
2. This is a two-hundred-year-old stone cottage with many exposed beams, nooks and crannies and to avoid triggering allergies, toxic pesticides are not used indoors. For those reasons, no matter how carefully the cottage is cleaned, there are likely to be more spiders than in a modern house.
3. Although a television is provided for playing DVDs, there is no satellite and very poor terrestrial reception.
4. Heating is by two wood stoves and several small electric heaters. Firewood is provided in winter.
5. The stairs are quite steep and may not be suitable for people with mobility problems. A child gate is provided for the top of the stairs, but small children will need to be supervised carefully.
6. The original upstairs window is at floor-level, so small children will need to be supervised carefully.
PLEASE THINK CAREFULLY BEFORE BOOKING if any of the above could be a problem for you.
