Sorry - no pets allowed Suitable for children Not suitable for elderly or infirm No smoking at this property Self-catering
Late deal: 30 Aug 2008 to 26 Sep 2008. £390 per week. Late deal: 27 Sep 2008 to 17 Oct 2008. £350 per week.
Home description
The cottage is the birthplace of the famous French impressionist painter Eugene Boudin (born 1824). It is situated in a quiet area of the old town, only 4 minutes walk from the picturesque ancient port, which is now a marina for large and small luxury yachts and some preserved wooden boats. The port is surrounded by interesting shops, art galleries, restaurants and Saturday market. The cottage is tastefully decorated and comprises 2 double bedrooms (one with an extra single bed), living room/diner, shower room, WC, luxurious fully equipped fitted kitchen (recently installed) with electric oven, hob, fridge, washing machine, microwave,toaster, kettle, coffee machine and plenty of matching crockery, cutlery and glasses. It has full central heating and equipped with TV, DVD player and radio. There are pretty views through the front windows across Honfleur to the hills beyond.
Boudin Cottage
Tastefully furnished Living Room
Main Bedroom (with views over Honfleur)
Second Bedroom (with views over Honfleur)
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The Normandy / Calvados region
The Normandy region of France combines a 360-mile dramatic coastline, including the dramatically evocative World War II landing beaches, with a verdant interior of lush farmland, bustling market towns, and historic landmarks such as the cities of Caen, Bayeux and Rouen. Gastronomic delights abound, from fine cheeses to cider and Calvados.
The department of Calvados is famed for its pastoral land producing products such as butter, cheese, and cider and of course the intoxicating apple brandy known as Calvados!
There are some elegant coastal resorts off the Cote Fleurie especially Deauville and Trouville, adjacent towns both well known for their beautiful sandy beaches and much favoured by the rich and famous of France.
Further along the coast you'll come to the D Day beaches where Allied troops landed in 1944. The capital is Caen worth visiting for its two 11th century abbeys built by William the Conqueror and Bayeux famous for it's ancient tapestry.
Inland you can discover the Pays d'Auge area with its wooded valleys, fields, cider orchards & half-timbered houses as seen in the charming and beautiful village of Beuvron-en-Auge, near Lisieux.
Honfleur area
One of the most picturesque old fishing ports in France and beloved by tourists from all over the world. Yet despite its fame and popularity, Honfleur retains its timeless character. In the harbour, you can still buy your fish direct from the men who catch them.
Honfleur lies on the estuary of the River Seine. Writers and artists have for long been attracted by Honfleur. Its light and ambience made it a favourite with Corot, Boudin and many other Impressionist painters. The plethora of plaques spread all over the town attest to its long association with notable people.
There are many interesting things to see in Honfleur. The centre of attraction is usually the Vieux Bassin (Old Port) with its boats, quays and signature buildings: the tall, narrow, slate-fronted waterside houses. Not far from the old port is the church of St. Catherine built by local ships' carpenters entirely from wood (except for the foundations) to celebrate the departure of the English after the Hundred Years War. The church stands apart from its massive oak belfry, which is now a part of the Eugène Boudin museum. This museum contains many artefacts which relate to everyday life in Normandy in the 18th and 19th-centuries. There are also extensive collections of paintings by artists who worked in the region, and a large number by Eugène Boudin, who was born in Honfleur in 1824 (actually in our cottage).
Honfleur has no shortage of restaurants, many of which surround and overlook the old port, and from April to early October most of them have tables situated outside under large canopies close to the water's edge, where you can enjoy the luxury yachts coming and going.
How to get there
CHANNEL TUNNEL Folkestone to Calais. About 2½ - 3 hours drive to Honfleur.
FERRIES Dover to Calais (P&O Ferries / SeaFrance). About 2½ - 3 hours drive to Honfleur.
Portsmouth to Le Havre (LD Lines). About 20 - 30 minutes drive to Honfleur. Bus service runs between Le Havre and Honfleur.
Portsmouth to Caen (Ouistreham) (Brittany Ferries). About 1¼ hours drive to Honfleur.
Newhaven to Dieppe (Transmanche Ferries). About 1¼ hours drive to Honfleur.
Nearest Travel Links
Airport:
Le Havre: 20 km
Railway:
Deauville: 16 km
Ferry:
Le Havre: 17 km
Activities near Honfleur
Sports: Tennis in town Watersports Horse Riding Golf within 30 mins drive Fishing
Great for: Beach or lakeside relaxation Cycling holidays
Facilities
Luxuries:
DVD player
General:
Central heating, TV, CD player
Standard:
Kettle, Toaster, Iron
Utilities:
Cooker, Microwave, Fridge, Washing machine
Rooms:
Bedrooms (2), Shower rooms (1), WCs (1)
Furniture:
Sofabeds (1), Single beds (1), Double beds (2), Cots (1), Dining seating for 6, Lounge seating for 5, Sleeps maximum of 6
Other:
Please check with with the owner regarding linen and towels.
Further details indoors: The recently installed fitted kitchen incorporates an electric oven, ceramic hob, fridge, washing machine, microwave, toaster, kettle, coffee machine and plenty of matching crockery, cutlery and glasses. The cottage has full central heating and equipped with TV, DVD player and Radio/Cassette/CD Player.
The cottage has a steepish spiral staircase and may not be suitable for the elderly, infirm or persons with restricted mobility. The two bedrooms are on the first floor with one room accessed from the other. Although there are sufficient beds for six people (by using the convertible sofa in the living room) plus two further single beds in the main bedroom, the cottage is not large and would ideally be suited for up to four adults plus two children.
Blankets and pillows together with mattress and pillow protectors are included in the rental. Bed linen (sheets, pillow cases and towels) are not included, but can be hired at very reasonable rates from our local agents in Honfleur and we would be pleased to book them for you if you are not able to bring your own. Non-smoking preferred. The property is unsuitable for the elderly, infirm, wheelchairs or those with restricted mobility.
Further details outdoors: There is street parking almost opposite the cottage and also just round the corner in the adjacent side road, where it's normally quite easy to park. Our area is residential so you don't get many tourists trying to park there and the road is invariably very calm and quiet. There's no restriction on parking time and no parking fees near the cottage, unlike the very centre of Honfleur, where you have to pay to park and also restricted to 2 hours maximum. Our cottage is only a very short walk of about 4 - 5 minutes from the old port in the centre of Honfleur, so it's actually easier to leave your car near the cottage and walk rather than search for a space and worry about the time.
Unfortunately we do not have our own garden. The cottage is entered through a side shared courtyard, which is for access only. With consideration for our adjacent neighbours, it cannot be used for sitting out or barbecues.
Conditions
SECURITY DEPOSIT: Upon arrival and before handing over the keys to the cottage, our local agents will require a Security Deposit cheque for £170 (pounds) plus a Cleaning Deposit of 40 € (euros) in cash. The security deposit cheque will be held without banking and posted back to you within 2 weeks of the end of your holiday providing there are no breakages nor damage to the property or its contents. The cleaning deposit will be refunded on your day of departure providing the cottage is left perfectly clean and tidy for the following clients.
CHILDREN AND PERSONS UNDER 25 YEARS OLD: There must be at least two adults over 25 years old within the party, unless by special agreement.
Rental rates
Rental prices originally quoted in: British £
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Weeks 36- 39 SPECIAL
30 Aug 08
27 Sep 08
390£ 390
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Weeks 40 - 44 SPECIAL
27 Sep 08
1 Nov 08
350£ 350
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Weeks 45 - 51
1 Nov 08
20 Dec 08
290£ 290
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Week 52 (Christmas)
20 Dec 08
27 Dec 08
470£ 470
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Week 1 (New Year's Eve)
27 Dec 08
3 Jan 09
530£ 530
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1 Week
Weeks 2 - 13
3 Jan 09
28 Mar 09
290£ 290
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Weeks 14 - 15
28 Mar 09
11 Apr 09
360£ 360
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Week 16 (Easter)
11 Apr 09
18 Apr 09
470£ 470
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Weeks 17 - 22
18 Apr 09
30 May 09
360£ 360
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Weeks 23 - 26
30 May 09
27 Jun 09
440£ 440
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Weeks 27 - 35
27 Jun 09
29 Aug 09
630£ 630
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1 Week
Weeks 36 - 39
29 Aug 09
26 Sep 09
440£ 440
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Weeks 40 - 44
26 Sep 09
31 Oct 09
380£ 380
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Weeks 45 - 51
31 Oct 09
19 Dec 09
290£ 290
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Week 52 (Christmas)
19 Dec 09
26 Dec 09
470£ 470
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Week 1 (New Year's Eve)
26 Dec 09
2 Jan 10
530£ 530
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NB: Prices may be subject to change at the owner's discretion. _____________________________________________________________________________________
OUR RENTAL RATES ARE QUOTED ABOVE IN POUNDS, BUT PAYMENTS CAN BE MADE IN POUNDS OR EUROS. The currency exchange rates do of course vary from day to day. _____________________________________________________________________________________
BOOKINGS CAN ONLY BE ACCEPTED FOR MULTIPLES OF 7 DAYS FROM SATURDAY TO SATURDAY, except for special dates if Christmas Day or New Year's Eve falls on a Saturday. _____________________________________________________________________________________
SPECIAL DISCOUNT FOR BOOKINGS OF TWO OR MORE CONSECUTIVE WEEKS. Full rental for the first week. 10% Discount off the second week. 15% Discount off the third week. 20% Discount off the fourth week. _____________________________________________________________________________________
BOOKING DEPOSIT of £120 or 150 Euros per holiday week to be paid when booking. The balance to be paid no later than 8 weeks before your holiday commencement date. _____________________________________________________________________________________
SECURITY DEPOSIT. Upon arrival, our local agents will require a Security Deposit of £200 (or 300 € euros) in cash plus a Cleaning Deposit of £40 (or 50 € euros) in cash. The security deposit will be refunded to you at the end of your holiday providing there are neither breakages nor damage to the property or its contents. The cleaning deposit will also be refunded on your day of departure providing the cottage is left perfectly clean and tidy for the following guests.
Guestbook
Just a quick note to say how much my parents enjoyed staying at the cottage. We're feeling rather nostalgic about our trip last year and wishing that it could be an annual event. Honfleur was one of the nicest towns that we stayed in, in all France. Don't be surprised to hear from us again as we would love to spend another week in Honfleur in the future. Thank you for your hospitality and the loan of the DVDs. KIM & MARK (Canada) ___________________________________________________________________________________________ I just wanted to say thank you. We had a simply splendid holiday and the cottage contributed by delivering everything we wanted. I'd be happy to recommend your place. The holiday was a great success. KATHY ___________________________________________________________________________________________ Thank you very much for an enjoyable and comfortable stay in Honfleur. We had a very relaxing week and look forward to our next trip to France. STEPHANIE ___________________________________________________________________________________________ I wanted to let you know how much we enjoyed our visit! Our entire trip was wonderful (we experienced much more serendipity than any set of travellers has any right to expect), and staying at your cottage added so much to our overall experience. Thank you for working with us. All the arrangements went smoothly, your agents were helpful and accommodating, and your neighbour is indeed charming. Thanks again for an amazing experience that we will all remember fondly. All things considered, we'd rather be in Honfleur !! KATHLEEN & ALAN (Beverley Hills, USA)
Availability notes
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Late deal: 30 Aug 2008 to 26 Sep 2008. £390 per week. Late deal: 27 Sep 2008 to 17 Oct 2008. £350 per week.
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