Sorry - no pets allowed Not suitable for children Not suitable for elderly or infirm No smoking at this property Self-catering
Home description
This is a lovely quiet artist's home with white beams and a minimalist decor inside a magnificent 17th century manor with a rich history in medieval Bayeux. The apt is very relaxing and in the evening there is hardly a sound, especially in the huge rear garden.
The Castilly apartment is located inside medieval Bayeux. Quiet and peaceful and yet only minutes’ away are Parisian style boutiques, restaurants and an open food market on Saturdays. Fine sandy beaches are only a few kilometres away.
The front majestic gated courtyard has conical shrubs and a 17th century atmosphere, with the surrounding buildings also dating from this period.
For a romantic holiday, Castilly - officially known as ‘the most beautiful address in Bayeux’ - is ideal.
The beautiful 17th century Catilly manor
The Castilly courtyard
Cosy bedroom
White beamed living room
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The Normandy / Calvados region
Ideally situated between land and sea and 2:15 hours from Paris, Castilly manor is set in a peaceful medieval Bayeux. Enjoy the wild & romantic Mother of Pearl coast near Omaha beach, magnificent fisher villages, sailing boats for rent, antiques shops, delicious seafood restaurants.
There are many offers for recreation & leisure in the area: trails for hiking or biking, magnificent floral gardens, the D-Day bunkers and museums, For your personal fitness, enjoy the nearby tennis court or horse riding, play the International Golf course near Port en Bessin or have fun with sailing.
The Luc sur Mer Thallasotherapy Spa with authentic Moroccan Hamman & swimming pool is wonderful for renewing yourself. Other highlights for visiting: the artists coastal town of Honfleur, Deauville with international film festivals, the Mont Saint Michel and Le Havre, the twice post-modern city, a Unesco World Heritage Site.
Bayeux area
The the local museums and the Bayeux Tapestry are all nearby. The magnificent gothic cathedral is four minutes walk from the Castilly manor. The annual free Bayeux Medieval Festival is 5-6 JULY 2008.
And the annual Bayeux Festival Les Voix de L’Aure Festival August 2008 welcomes an eclectic mixture of choirs, concerts, poets and public speakers from all over France, with concerts held every night. A wide programme encompasses songs, cabaret, jazz, baroque music and pocket opera.
How to get there
FERRY: Brittany Ferries Portsmouth - Caen / Poole - Cherbourg AIR: Shoreham - Caen Carpiquet CAR HIRE:
Nearest Travel Links
Airport:
Caen Carpiquet: 27 km
Railway:
Bayeux: 1 km
Ferry:
Ouistreham: 40 km
Activities near Bayeux
Sports: Tennis in town Watersports Horse Riding Golf within 30 mins drive
Great for: Walking holidays A winter sun break Cycling holidays
Facilities
General:
Central heating, CD player
Standard:
Kettle, Toaster, Iron
Utilities:
Fridge, Freezer
Rooms:
Bedrooms (1), Bathrooms (1), WCs (1)
Furniture:
Single beds (1), Double beds (2), Dining seating for 3, Lounge seating for 1, Sleeps maximum of 2
Other:
Linen and towels provided.
Outdoors:
Shared garden
Further details indoors: The spacious and quiet twenty-two foot living room area has a large designer sofa and armchair.
A single bed on a raised area in Moroccan style, which can be used for a third guest if necessary, although the apartment is ideally suited for two people.
The white thermo-underlayed carpet and five electric radiators makes it very cosy in winter, and yet cool in summer thanks to the thick medieval walls. The kitchen windowsill is seven feet thick!
The designer bathroom / shower module has a heated towel system and is warm in the winter with it’s own radiator.
Mobile phone signals within are usually very good.
Further details outdoors: A Bayeux chapel shares one wall of the Castilly manor.
A seventy foot wide, walled rear garden with tall trees (communal but rarely used) is just outside the apartment door. Two deckchairs and small table provided.
Street parking outside the manor and around the nearby Place de Gaulle is free. At times, a private garage within the manor can be made available. Please ask.
Further details
Arrival and departure days are flexible. Mme Lepage, the concierge, asks that arrival time is no later than 8pm. Note: If it is not possible to keep an agreed arrival time slot, please call Mme Lepage to arrange a new time.
Conditions
Half the rent is payable upon booking, balance payable 8 weeks before stay. Payment methods: by cheque in the post or bank-to-bank transfer/wire. A security deposit of £100 cheque is to be included with payment. This is safely destroyed the day of your departure after Mme Lepage has inspected the apt. A mandatory cleaning fee of €45 euros is to be left on the table. This covers cleaning and laundry for the whole apartment. If you need them, there are two laundromats very close. The rent is inclusive of electricity, water, bed linens, towels, quilts. In the event of cancellations, refunds to be discussed with the owner. Strictly no smoking except in the rear garden.
The apartment is on the ground floor and is accessed by five steps up to the main hall and three steps down to the apartment’s corridor.
Rental rates
Rental prices originally quoted in: British £
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July 08
1 Jul 08
1 Aug 08
495£495
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August 08
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September 08
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425£425
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October 08 to March 09
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350£350
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31 Aug 09
495£495
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NB: Prices may be subject to change at the owner's discretion.
Guestbook
"Great week in Bayeux. really nice flat, and so quiet! Thanks very much. Have recommended it to friends". Dawn Jackson.
"Just to let you know that we had an excellent week in your apartment, which is very pleasant and convenient.” Mr and Mrs Reavell.
"Dear JP, just wanted to say thanks for the apartment. Bayeux was delightful - we loved it.” Mrs and Mrs Hicks.
‘We were very happy in the apartment - extremely relaxing place in a wonderful setting. And your neighbors, and Madame Lepage, were kind and helpful. We were sorry to leave.” Julia Roberts.
"We had a great time in Bayeux. The apartment was lovely and the setting beautiful. We feel sure we're going to come back because it did exactly what it said on the tin. It was good and I'd recommend it to anyone who is looking for a nice peaceful leisurely time.” Andrew Taylor.
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To contact this owner please visit: http://www.holidaylettings.co.uk/63627